How To Use Chat

Entering a Chat Room

  1. Click Chat Rooms -> Audio Video Chat in the main navigation menu.
  2. A popup window with a list of rooms will appear.
  3. Select the room you want to go in and click the green “Join” button.
  4. You will see a list of members who are currently online on the right hand side.
  5. If your browser asks permission to access your camera and microphone, click Allow if you want to participate on video, or Block if you just want to watch.

Enabling Your Webcam

  1. Once you are in the room click the red Enable Webcam button
  2. Your browser may ask permission to access your camera — click Allow
  3. Your video will appear in the room and other members will be able to see you
  4. To turn your webcam off, click the webcam button again

Enabling Your Microphone

  1. Click the microphone icon in the room controls
  2. Your browser may ask permission to access your microphone — click Allow
  3. Other members will now be able to hear you
  4. To mute yourself, click the microphone icon again

Viewing Other Members on Video

  1. Members who have their webcam enabled will appear on screen automatically
  2. Click on a member’s video to make it larger
  3. If no one has their webcam on you will see their profile photo instead

Using Text Chat Within the Room

  1. You can also send text messages inside the Audio Video room without using your camera or microphone
  2. Look for the text box at the bottom left of the screen
  3. Type your message and press Enter or click Send
  4. Your message will be visible to everyone in the room

Switching Between Rooms

  1. Click Room List in the top right corner of the chat window
  2. You will see all available rooms
  3. Click any room to switch to it