| STATE MODES |
LanToucher Messenger offers three state modes including Mailer mode, Conference mode, and Passive mode. Each state mode represents a different messenger behavior. To switch between the modes at runtime, you can use the Mode Selector control or the appropriate global shortcut keys.
| Mailer Mode |
This mode is the default LanToucher Messenger mode. In Mailer mode, LanToucher Messenger resides in the taskbar notification area and pops up on all incoming messages.
To switch to Mailer mode, use the Mode Selector or the CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+F1 global shortcut key.
| Conference Mode |
Conference mode lets you use LanToucher Messenger as a handy conference tool for your corporate or home network.
To switch to Conference mode, use the Mode Selector or the CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+F2 global shortcut key.
| Passive Mode |
Activate this mode while you are away/busy and unable to reply to incoming messages. You can use the AutoRespond check box that will allow LanToucher Messenger to automatically send a status message like "Sorry, I'm away/busy at the moment..." to each incoming message. You can predefine your status messages on the Status Messages tab of the program options dialog. Note that in this mode, no one can get you even if it is very urgent. When LanToucher Messenger is minimized, its system tray icon will continuously flash if there is one or more unread messages. If you enable the Ignore all incoming messages option, LanToucher Messenger will not accept any messages in Passive mode at all.
To switch to Passive mode, use the Mode Selector or the CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+F3 global shortcut key. To switch to Passive mode and enable a status message (AutoRespond), press CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+[F4--F12 (except F10)] at the same time.
| State Mode Comparison Chart |
| Function | Mailer Mode | Conference Mode | Passive Mode |
| Send messages | YES | YES | NO |
| Receive messages | YES | YES | YES |
| Status messages | NO | NO | YES |
| Pop up on message receipt | YES | NO | NO |
| Minimize to taskbar or taskbar notification area after sending | OPTION* | OPTION* | NO |
| Sound alert on message receipt | YES | YES | NO |
| Interrupt screen saver on new messages | YES | NO | NO |
| Taskbar notification area icon animation on new messages (when minimized) | NO | YES | YES |
| Keyboard Scroll Lock LED flashing on new messages (when minimized) | NO | YES | NO |
| Reminder/preview balloon over notification area icon on new messages (when minimized) | NO | YES | NO |
| Taskbar button flashing on new messages (when NOT minimized) | NO | YES | NO |
| Automatic Message Forwarding | NO | NO | YES |
* Hold down SHIFT to inverse