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Google Talk Advanced Features

Want to learn how to do more with Google Talk and Gmail? This directory of resources will show you the advanced features available to you on Google Talk and Gmail IM.
Four Google Talk Actions You Should Know About
Want to learn how to get the most out of Google Talk? These four Google Talk actions help make your Google Talk IM experience better.
Sending Free Text Messages with Gmail
Want to send text messages free of charge? Sign onto Google Talk and send Want to send text messages free of charge?
Make Free International Calls with Google Talk
Looking to place free PC-to-phone calls on Google Talk? Take advantage of free VoIP services for Google Talk with Gtalk-to-VoIP.
Sending Google Talk Voicemail
Have a lot to say to a Google Talk contact? Send them a voicemail with Google Talk and they'll be able to listen to you in your own voice in Gmail.
Launch Your Own Google Chat Room
Use Party Chat to launch your own chat room in Google Talk.
Setting Availability on Google Talk
Need to step away from Google Talk? Want to personalize your availability status? Learn more about how to use Google Talk availability options to enhance your IM experience.
Transfering Files on Google Talk
Need to share a document or photo in Google Talk? Using the file sharing feature on Google Talk, users can send photos, documents, videos and more to their Google Talk contacts.
Launching a Google Talk Voice Call
Have a lot to talk about with a Google Talk contact? Launch a Google Talk call and start chatting with your own voice on Google Talk.
Reading Old Google Talk Chat Logs
Want to read old Google Talk conversations? Check out the Google Talk chat logs for all your IM chats made on the record.
Accessing Gmail in Google Talk
Need to send a Google Talk contact an email? Accessing your Gmail account with Google Talk is simple and helps streamline actions to send email.
Get Gmail Audio/Video Chat
Google Talk users can now enjoy video and audio chat in Gmail with a free Gmail Audio/Video Plugin.
Using Gmail Audio/Video Chat
Launching a video or audio chat in your Gmail inbox is easy. Requires installation of the Gmail Audio/Video Chat plugin.
Party Chat Commands
Menu of commands for Party Chat on Google Talk
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