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The Caffmos Plaza and Instant Messenger Help & Information |
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Welcome to The Caffmos help section for information on the Caffmos Plaza and the "iChat" (Instant Messenger Facility). Both facilities require Macromedia Flash so make sure you have Macromedia
Flash installed on your system. If you are experiencing problems with either the Plaza or Instant Messenger facilities check these pages for some Macromedia troubleshooting information and FAQ's. -
Macromedia Flash Support
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THE CAFFMOS PLAZA - webcam compatible
On entering the Plaza your first port of call is the Lobby. Customise the room to your own taste and
requirements by checking or unchecking the options available. Video, Audio, etc. These can be changed at any time.
* By checking or unchecking the Video Box, you can regulate your webcams broadcast.
* By checking or unchecking the audio Box, you can regulate audio broadcasting.
* Double (left) click name in the userlist to the right to view profile.
(Pop-ups windows need to be enabled/allowed
for the caffmoscommunity.com domain)
* To ignore and block some from messaging you, highlight the person in the userlist and then click the button to the right of the underlign tab in the Chat Box's tool bar.
* Single (left) click name in the userlist to view webcam if available.
* Single (right) click on image offers option for 'zoom'
* Single (right) click anywhere on page offers Macromedia options such as settings, etc.
Supporting (Gold) members have a few extra facilities:
* Gold members have unrestricted viewing of all four webcam windows.
* Gold members can create public or private rooms, via the Create button.
(This facility offers a completely private
and confidential enviromnent)
To enable Caffmos to offer such a facility as the Caffmos Plaza to all members without extra charge, Caffmos may need
to restrict the 'Streaming' bandwidth within public areas. There will be no such restrictions within private areas
created by Gold members.
INSTANT MESSENGER - 'iChat' - webcam compatible
The Instant Messenger is a new facility offering members the facility to contact other members who are
logged into the Caffmos Community site at the same time, by sending a "Start Chat" invitation. Only supporting (Gold) members can initiate the invite through the "iChat List" page, all members may respond to the invite.
On logging onto the Caffmos Community site those who are connected will be able to view the Caffmos Chat Box at the top of the left hand site menu. The Chat Box has several uses. One to offer members the ability to view the numbers of users on site. It also shows if you are connected ot not, and importantly it shows when an invite has been received to participate in a private chat. Simply accept or deny the invite. If accepted a pop-up window will appear and a connection to the person who sent the invite made. Once
connected you can launch your webcam if connected and "Chat & View" in a secure, private and completely confidential environment.
To initiate Contact
* From the iChat List's page click on the "iChat" button to initiate an invite.
On receipt of an Invite
* Click on the "Accept" or "Deny" button on receipt of an invite show in the Chat Box.
Webcam connection
* Once connected to allow the other person to view your webcam, check the Video box under the wording "Share Video/Audio". Then click "Start Cam" and choose the Start Publish" option.
More instructions and guidance to follow!
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