Ichat did not open automatic setup-how do I start using it?

So I got a new MacBook. I was looking through it when I got it and opened ichat and then canceled out. Now when I open it up there is a Bonjour account but it wont let me set up an account to actually use it and talk to people. How do I get it to work? Everywhere I look for help it says it is suppose to direct me to an automatic set up to make a .mac account or something...I am so confused! Thanks!

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