What is Instant Messenger?

The AOL Instant Messenger� service is available for free to anyone on the Internet who downloads and installs it right now! �

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�With Instant Messenger you can . . .

See Who's Currently Online	�	Your personal Buddy List shows you which of your friends, family, and co-workers are online right now. �
Send a quick & private Instant Message �	�	See your friends online? Send and receive text messages for instant, private, one-to-one chats. �
Use it Anywhere	�	Use Instant Messenger over any Internet connection; easily transfer your personal Buddy List and preferences to different computers. �
Talk to Anyone on the Internet	�	Join the world's largest online community! Enjoy instant access to Internet users as well as over 9 million AOL members. �
Customize Instant Messenger	�	Send styled and colored text and clickable Web links and customize Instant Messenger with your favorite sounds. �
Enjoy a Safe & Private Online Environment	�	Instant Messenger's Neighborhood Watch� program and privacy controls give you the power to "warn" users that send you unwanted messages and to control who is able to 'see' you online. �

�Do I Need Anything Special to Use Instant Messenger?

No, all you need is an Internet connection through your office or school network or your local Internet access provider and the Instant Messenger software. � If you're an AOL member, you don't need to download Instant Messenger, since you already have the Instant Message and Buddy List features with the America Online 3.0 software. See Special Notes for AOL Members. Download Instant Messenger Now!

�How it Works

Instant Messenger shows you a current list of your friends who are online this very instant. Simply add your friends to your personal Buddy List, and their names will show up when they are online.

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When you see a friend online, you can send him or her an Instant Message by clicking on his or her screen name and typing. When you and your online buddy are swapping messages, it's like being in an exclusive chat room, where you can work together on projects, make lunch plans, or just trade the latest gossip. Instant Messenger is faster than E-mail, more fun than a phone call, and perfect for sharing any thoughts, ideas or questions instantly!

�To use Instant Messenger, just follow these easy steps:

1	Register and become an Instant Messenger user
2	Download and install the Instant Messenger software.
3	Open the Instant Messenger and sign on to the service.
4	Set up your Buddy List by adding your friends' screen names.
5	Now you're ready to use Instant Messenger!
� I'm Ready! Go to Getting Started - Quick Tips.

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