If you use Sametime with IBM Notes there are a couple of settings that will help people who are trying to contact you via Instant messaging (IM):

1. When you are in a meeting (booked via your Notes calendar) you can configure Sametime to automatically set your status as 'In a Meeting'

i. Ensure you are logged into Sametime
ii. In the Sametime preferences check 'Meetings scheduled in my calendar' is Enabled and Automatically change my status is selected
iii. On the Calendar service tab, tick 'Check IBM Notes calendar for meetings to allow auto status changes' option.

See video of steps here

2.When you leave the office if you lock your computer, you can configure Sametime to automatically set your status as  'Away'

i. Ensure you are logged into Sametime
ii. In the Sametime preferences check 'Locking computer with operating system lock' is Enabled

See video of steps here

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