How to Make Video Chat Work on AIM
Text-message chat is fine for brief exchanges, but when you limit your interactions to words alone, you miss out on important parts of communication such as body language and facial expressions. If you would like to get the most out of long-distance communication, you may want to consider using AIM's video chat.
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Instructions
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Download and install the latest version of AOL Instant Messenger, if you have not already done so. To use video chat, you will need AIM version 7.0 or later.
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Open AIM.
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Select a camera to use by clicking "Menu" at the top of your Buddy List, clicking "Settings" and selecting the "Enhanced IM" tab. Click the "Default Device" drop-down menu next to "Camera," and select the camera you want to use. Click "Save" to save and close your settings.
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Double-click on the name of the buddy in your Buddy List with whom you would like to have a video chat. An instant message (IM) window will appear.
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Click on the camera icon below the buddy icon in the IM window.
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Click "Start a Video IM." Your buddy will receive a video chat invitation. If she accepts it, you can begin your video chat.
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