Notes instant messaging allows you to see your coworkers online and have chat sessions with them. A chat session can be with one person (a chat) or multiple people (an instant meeting).
Note These capabilities are built into Notes using IBM Lotus instant messaging (Sametime 3.0) services. You do not need to install the IBM Lotus instant messaging client (Sametime Connect) on your system, but your company does need to have an instant messaging (Sametime 3.0 or later) server and directory.
Tip You might still want to install an instant messaging client (version 3.0 or later) on your system if you want to use your Notes Calendar to schedule online meetings or use other IBM Lotus collaboration capabilities, such as moderating or attending application-sharing meetings and scheduled meetings. After you install the instant messaging client and restart Notes, you can start the instant messaging client by clicking the Lotus instant messaging icon on the Bookmark bar.
For information on Notes' built-in instant messaging capabilities, see the following topics.