GroupWise Instant Messenger Tutorial

Note: All messages sent using GroupWise Messenger are secure. In an open conversation window, the closed lock at the bottom right of the window shows that the conversation is secure.

1. Click Add a Contact from the main GroupWise Messenger window or select Actions - Add Contact from the drop down menu at the top.
2. Type part or all of the name of the person you want to add and click Next. Click the name in the Search Results list, then click Add.

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Type the userID of the person, then click Add.

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Click Advanced, then click Begins With, Contains, or Equals from the drop-down list next to a field. Then type the information you are looking for in the field and click Next. Select the user you want from the Search Results list, then click Add.

To delete a contact:

1. Right-click the contact, then click Remove.

To change your status:

1. Right-click on the GroupWise Messenger icon in the system tray
2. Select Status and select what status you want to be in

Note: The online, busy, and away status allows any user on your contact list to see that you are online but the offline status makes you appear offline.

To block users:

1. From the main GroupWise Messenger window, click Tools - Options.
2. Select the Privacy tab.
3. Here you can add users to your Block and Allow list. Click on Add to add a user to your block list.

Note: When you block a user, you appear offline to them and can no longer send them messages. If a user appears offline to you, it is possible you have been blocked.

To save a conversation:

1. From the conversation window, click File - Save Conversation

Organize your buddy list:

1. From the main GroupWise Messenger windows, click Add Folder
2. Drag and drop buddies into the newly created folder