Click Computer+More Applications+Internet+Gaim Instant Messenger.

Click Accounts+Add.

Select the protocol you want, then type your screen name, password, and alias in the appropriate fields.

Specify any desired user options, then click Show More Options.

Type your server address in the Server Address field.

Type your server port (if different from the default) in the Server Port field.

Select your proxy type, if needed.

Click Save, then click Close in the Accounts window.

Select the account you just created in the Login window.

Type your password in the Password field.

Click Sign On.