Feature Control

Feature Control settings allow you to restrict the types of media that you can receive during an instant messaging session. Because inappropriate content can be sent in many forms, Zone Labs security software allows parents to protect their children by blocking specific types of media from instant messaging sessions, including audio, video, and voice transmissions.

When a message is blocked, the sender is notified, as shown in Figure 11-1.

Figure 11-1: Sending a voice transmission that is blocked

The recipient is also notified as shown in Figure 11-2.

Figure 11-2: Blocking an incoming voice transmission

To customize Feature Control settings:

Select Security|Settings.


Locate the instant messaging service you want to customize, then click in the Feature Controls column.


Click in the Audio, Video, or Files, then choose Allow or Block.