PHHE Media Tips

Tip #4: iChat AV

Videoconferencing for the Rest of Us

iChat AV for Tiger is a great new tool for quick communication with your buddies at Pearson. Now up to four people can Video Conference and up to 10 people can Audio Chat. You can also Send an Instant Message and Send Files. Hearing impaired buddies can read your lips in a video chat. These instructions will get you set-up and started. Check iChat AV Help for more detailed instructions.

To set-up iChat AV, you will need either a .Mac or AIM (free) screen name. If you don’t have one yet, go to http://www.aim.com and look for the Get a Screen Name under Services. Make a note of your Screen Name and Password. You will only use this screen name once, at the very start-up of iChat AV. Then you will immediately create a new Jabber Account to use here at Pearson Education.

Start iChat AV and set-up a Jabber Account

Go to your applications folder and find the iChat AV application and start it. You will be prompted to enter your Screen Name and Password. Now close all open windows. We will create your new Jabber account next.
Go to the iChat menu and select Preferences
Click on Accounts and select the Account Information Tab
To create a Jabber account, click on the + Sign in the lower left hand corner and enter the following information: Account Type: Select Jabber Account Jabber ID: [email protected] Password: Same as your Entourage password Server: USUSRL-XSOD-007.pcroot.com Description: Pearson Jabber Account. Close this window

In the account information window there should be checkmarks in: Use this account and When iChat opens, automatically log in

Next select the Server Settings Tab
For Server enter: USUSRL-XSOD-007.pcroot.com
Port will fill in automatically
Make sure there are checkmarks in: Connect using SSL and Allow self- signed certificates
For Location place a check mark in Use my machine name Close this window and your Jabber List window will appear

Find your Buddy’s U42

To add a new buddy to your Jabber List, you will need to know his or her U42.
Open Entourage and go to your Address Book
Make sure that you have Folders List selected under the View Option in your Toolbar
In the Folders List window on the left, select Mailbox – Your Name
To find your buddy, type the last name into the search box on the upper right
Double-click on your buddy’s name to open the address card

Select the General tab
You will see your Buddy’s U42 listed under Alias Remember, you will have to add your buddy Account Name like this
[email protected] in the New Person Window in iChat

Now add your Buddy to your Jabber List

Click on the + Sign in the lower left hand corner of your Jabber List Window. Select New Person in the lower left hand corner
Remember to add your buddy Account Name like this: [email protected]
Fill in the Address Book Information so that you will see your buddy’s real name in the Jabber window later.
Click Add

The Jabber List and your Picture

In the Jabber List you can see who is online and also who can be contacted via Video or Phone Chat
Click on the Camera Icon to start a Video Chat
Double-click on your buddy’s Picture Icon to send an Instant Message
Or, hold the Control Key and Click on your Buddies Name to get even more choices: Chat, Audio Chat, Video Chat, Send an Instant Message, Send Files or Get Info

To change your Jabber List Picture:
Option 1 – just drag in a new picture of yourself or something
Option 2 – click on your picture and you will get the option to either use an old one or take a snapshot of yourself (You will need a built in camera for this option)

Get a little creative and change your Fonts and your Status Message. To learn more about iChat – Videoconferencing for the rest of us follow this Link to Apple’s online guide.

Check your QuickTime Settings

If you don’t see multiple cameras next to your buddy, check your QuickTime settings.

Open System Preferences and click on the QuickTime Icon
Select the Streaming Tab
For Streaming Speed select Intranet/LAN

Automatically Log In to iChat AV every Morning

Remember, we would like you to be logged in to iChat AV at all times. To make this easy for you, follow these steps:
Open iChat AV
Find the iChat AV icon on your dock
Hold the Control key and click on the iChat AV Icon
Select Open at Login
You can do this with any program you use often, e.g. Entourage

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