An introduction to the user interface can be found in The User Interface.
Side bar Shows a list of chats. The following details are displayed: the contact's name, the date of the last conversation, the first line of the last conversation. A coloured dot next to the contact indicates the current status. The following functions are available:
If clicking on a chat, its content is displayed in the display area.
Display area Displays the chat's content and the functions available:
The contact's name and status
When chatting in real-time:
Sent and received messages
Input field for your real-time message
button for sending a real-time message
When communicating via calls:
The contact's name and picture
The duration of the call
Button for hanging up, button for muting the microphone
button for sending a real-time message
Tip: The contact name, the call duration and a button for hanging up are also displayed in the menu bar.
When communicating via video calls:
A large live picture from your contact's camera in the background
A small live picture from your camera in the foreground
Button for switching off your camera on your chat partner's screen, button for hanging up, button for muting your microphone
button for sending a real-time message
Tip: The contact name, the call duration and a button for hanging up are also displayed in the menu bar.
Buddy list Shows a list of contacts with which you can chat. In order to open the buddy list, click the on the right side of the menu bar. The following information is displayed in the buddy list:
The contact's name. If the contact's personal data include a picture, it is displayed.
The current connection status of the contact. The connection status is also indicated by a colour.
If you click on a contact that is on-line, icons for starting a conversation with this contact will be displayed.