Chat Help

Transferring Files

You can send files, gestures and avatars to other chatters.

To send a file:

• Right click on a member name in the People List and select Send File from the menu.
• Select the type of file to send
• Select the File, Avatar, or Gesture radio button
• Select the file name, then press Send.

The recipient will receive a private message screen with the file attached.

If someone sends you a file, you'll see a special screen asking you if you want to accept it.Click on Identity to see the profile of the sender. Choose preview to see a thumbnail of the file (this is particlarly handy if it's an avatar or gesture. To save it, click Save As and save the file to a directory on your computer. You can also click Reject and the file will not be saved to your computer.

Files can contain malicious programming - make sure you only accept files from people you know.