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== AOL Instant Messenger (AIM Pro): ==
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===Installation Instructions===
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What Do I Need To Use AIM Video IM?  
 
What Do I Need To Use AIM Video IM?  
  
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* A web camera
 
* A web camera
 
* Internet connection
 
* Internet connection
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To install the latest version of AIM Pro Messenger, please click on the link below and follow the setup instructions.
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http://aimpro.premiumservices.aol.com
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After you have installed your AIM Pro Messenger, let's get ready to make a video call with it.
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'''Please note - there is no way currently to "preview" your camera in AIM.'''
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First, you will need to '''"Find a contact"''' or add someone's email address you know to your '''"Buddies List".'''
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When you have done so, left double-click on the person you wish to conference with in your Buddies list.
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Once you have done so, the "IM with Buddies" window will open.

Revision as of 16:46, 21 September 2006

AOL Instant Messenger (AIM Pro):

Installation Instructions

What Do I Need To Use AIM Video IM?

To use AIM Video IM both you, and the person you want to Video IM with, need the following:

  • Latest Version of AIM: Download AIM Here http://www.aim.com/get_aim/win/latest_win.adp
  • The Windows XP Operating System or Apple iChat AV version 2.1 or later
  • 64 MB RAM more
  • 233 MHz or faster processor
  • A web camera
  • Internet connection

To install the latest version of AIM Pro Messenger, please click on the link below and follow the setup instructions.

http://aimpro.premiumservices.aol.com

After you have installed your AIM Pro Messenger, let's get ready to make a video call with it.

Please note - there is no way currently to "preview" your camera in AIM.

First, you will need to "Find a contact" or add someone's email address you know to your "Buddies List".

When you have done so, left double-click on the person you wish to conference with in your Buddies list. Once you have done so, the "IM with Buddies" window will open.