Instant Messaging with Lync 2010
Microsoft Lync 2010 is an application you install on your desktop to communicate with others via instant messaging (chat), audio calls, and video calls.
Download and run Lync 2010
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In the header, click Home.
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On the Home page, under the heading Lync, click Install Lync 2010.
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Follow the installation instructions.
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After the installation has finished, you can run Lync 2010 from theStart menu.
For more information on using Microsoft Lync Online, see the support page.
Send an instant message
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Start Lync 2010.
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In the white box at the top of the Lync 2010 window, type the name of someone in your contacts or the email address of a colleague.
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The name or email address appears directly under the white box.
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Right-click the name or email address.
A shortcut menu appears listing all the available commands.
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Click Send an Instant Message.