iChat Icon   What is a screen name?

A screen name is your instant messaging address. It's the name that you give to others so they can chat with you. Your screen name might be your Mac.com email address (for example, tclark3@mac.com) or an AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) handle, such as "tclark3001."

If you need a screen name to use with iChat AV, you can sign up for a .Mac membership at Apple's website. Or, visit the AOL Instant Messenger website at www.aim.com.

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