On Use these tips to troubleshoot problems with AIM's Talk feature. Best of all, there's no long-distance bill. But you can run into some snags with this feature. To use Talk effectively, check out these chatting tips. Fix direct-connection problems.
Talk demands a direct connection.
Voice data runs straight from one computer to another, instead of through AOL's messaging servers. This setting helps AIM work around firewalls or network security hardware that some offices or Internet providers use. Cut the echoes. You're probably hearing your own words blasted out of your buddy's speakers, then picked up by his or her microphone. Tell your buddy to turn down his speaker volume or switch to a headset.