As far as I’m aware you shouldn’t need any options for AOL unless thare is something on the AOhel side.

Updates are automatic unless you have changed the settings, examples of mine (using dial-up).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/for-dwr/UpdateBasic.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/for-dwr/updateconnect.jpg

Set your according to your type of connection, there is nothing about AOL.