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Sending an IM with AOL Instant Messenger

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Getting Started

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Ready to start sending those instant messages on AOL Instant Messenger? Follow these easy steps and you’ll be chatting in no time!

First, to send an instant message to a new buddy who has not been added to your buddy list, click the “AIM” tab in AIM.

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