How to Use Ichat
Use the Ichat icon on your Dock or go to the Applications folder to open Ichat., Wait for the Buddy List to appear after you have successfully logged in., View or change your own status using the account settings at the top of the Ichat window.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Use the Ichat icon on your Dock or go to the Applications folder to open Ichat.
You will be prompted to set up your account the first time you activate the software.
Select your settings and configurations by following the setup instructions.
You can create a free account by clicking on "Get an Ichat Account" if you don't already have an account. -
Step 2: Wait for the Buddy List to appear after you have successfully logged in.
The Buddy List shows a list of the friends that you have added to your Ichat account.
The status icon next to each name will indicate when your friends are online and available for chatting. , To change your status you can click on your current status and then choose a new one from the menu.
If you want to create your own status message, you can click on "Custom" and then type in a customized status message.
The people on your Buddy List will see your status the same way that you can see theirs. -
Step 3: View or change your own status using the account settings at the top of the Ichat window.
Detailed Guide
You will be prompted to set up your account the first time you activate the software.
Select your settings and configurations by following the setup instructions.
You can create a free account by clicking on "Get an Ichat Account" if you don't already have an account.
The Buddy List shows a list of the friends that you have added to your Ichat account.
The status icon next to each name will indicate when your friends are online and available for chatting. , To change your status you can click on your current status and then choose a new one from the menu.
If you want to create your own status message, you can click on "Custom" and then type in a customized status message.
The people on your Buddy List will see your status the same way that you can see theirs.
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