How to Use a Webcam With AIM
AIM, or AOL Instant Messenger, is a program that allows you to connect with your friends online to chat. If you've got a webcam, you can use AIM to video chat with your friends. If your friend also has video chat capabilities, you can both broadcast video. Even if your friend does not video chat, you will be able to share your own video feed while chatting by inviting your friend to view your webcam.
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Instructions
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Log into AIM and ensure that your webcam is plugged in to your computer.
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Click on "Options," located in the top right corner of the program. Some versions of AIM list "Options" as "Menu" so choose "Menu" if that is what your version lists.
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Navigate to the "Settings" selection in the "Options" menu and then choose "Enhanced IM."
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Select your webcam under the "Camera" settings, found under the "Audio and Video" heading. While in this menu, you can also customize options, such as choosing to automatically accept video chat invitations from your friends.
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Click on "Apply" to save your settings then exit the menu.
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Choose the friend that you would like to chat with and double-click on the username to open a chat window with that person.
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Move your mouse to the top right corner of the chat window and select "Options."
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Select "Start Video Chat" from the menu to begin your webcam broadcast. The other person must accept the invitation so that they can see your video.
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