Prepare for Chat

Before you start your first Hello session, you may want to set preferences in the Options dialog box. The most important settings are explained below.

Automatic Saving. Depending on the number of megapixels your friends' cameras have and whether their images are raw, compressed, or resized, digital photos can sometimes be immense. If you have a dial-up connection, you may want to remove the check mark from Full resolution (broadband recommended). Doing so causes all pictures to be sent to you in a reduced size, suite mainly for onscreen viewing. If you receive photos you want to print, you can request that ...

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