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Sun Java System Instant Messaging 6 2004Q2 Quick Reference

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> Platform Requirements for Mac OS X

> The following are required to run Sun™ ONE Instant Messenger on Mac OS:

> - Operating Environment: Mac OS X version 10.1 or later
> - Java™ Runtime Environment version 1.3.1 or later and Java Web Start 1.0.1 or later

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> JRE 1.4 (which includes Java Web Start 1.2) or later

> - Browser: Netscape Communicator, Internet Explorer or Mozilla.

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> Launching Sun Java System Instant Messenger Overview

> Sun Java System Instant Messenger on Mac OS is launched using Java Web Start, which is an application launcher for Java 2 applets. Once Sun Java System Instant Messenger is launched, your browser can be closed or used to locate other URLs without affecting the Sun Java System Instant Messenger session.

> To launch Sun Java System Instant Messenger:

> 1. Enter the URL provided by your system administrator in your browser or click “Start Messenger with Java Web Start” button. This will cause Java Web Start to download the Sun Java System Instant Messenger applet.
> 2. A sign-on window is displayed. Enter your login name and password in the sign-on window and click OK.
> 3. After the login name and password is authenticated, the main Sun Java System Instant Messenger window is displayed.

> Note | The first time you use the Sun Java System Instant Messenger program, you may have to grant the program execution rights on your system.

> Mac OS make Java and Java Web Start available by default, enabling you to effortlessly get started with the Instant Messenger program. However, if you encounter any problem refer to the troubleshooting section for help.

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> Troubleshooting Sun Java System Instant Messenger

> Use the following information to help solve Messenger setup issues:

> - Difficulty in Loading Resources during a Launch - Proxy Settings

> By default, Java Web Start attempts to connect to the Internet directly. If your network environment uses proxies, Java Web Start may need to be configured to use the HTTP proxy as well. This can be done from the Preferences panel of the Java Web Start Application Manager.

> The Java Web Start Application Manager can be started from the Programs section of the Start Menu.

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