To sign onto the chat room you must have an updated version of java. You can go to http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp  for a free download. Once you are on the site sign in using your name. You don't need to use your email address. Once on you can view who else is online. If no one is on type and hit send just to try it out. Then you will be ready when someone is online. Have fun!!