Wallace Wang’s book My New Mac, Lion Edition is an ideal gift for someone who has a new Mac with Lion and who needs a friendly guide to how to use it. It’s written for those new to computers, new to Lion or new to the Mac itself.
Audio and Video with iChat
iChat lets you type messages or speak with others, but with broadband and a good computer you may also add video.
Chat with iChat
Make sure you’re online, view the Buddy List and then chat. Even send files through iChat.
Set up iChat
The iChat Setup Assistant asks for your name, screen name, password and Account Type. Other Tips in this series give you more information too.
Chat around the world
How to get a free Screen Name from AIM, so that you can set up iChat, to talk with friends all over the world.