Time Stamps: Adds a time stamp to the messages you receive and send.

Auto Popup: Brings private messages and audio to the front on your screen. (Recommended)

Smileys: Converts various text string to icons. See more in the Chat chapter.

Beep on Messages: Will play out the default system beep when you receive a private message.

Compact Video: Reduces the size of the video in the private window. Un checking this box will make the video appear significantly larger (Expert Mode only).

Show My Typing indicates for others that you are typing in the public chat, or a private chat to that user.

Show Others Typing indicates that some one else is typing in the chat.