How to use the Communicator:

The first step is to log in.

Access the Click 2 Talk Gateway page and simply insert your access code into the appropriate field and click on Submit.

Once in, you may be asked to accept an item for the Communicator Applet. Click “Yes” to continue.

If you are using the Communicator for the first time, you will see a tab box to enter your personal information after the applet is being installed. You can bypass this step and update it at a later time.

The page will load and you will see the Communicator control box on the left side of the page.

This box will include:

• All callers currently in the room.
• A status for each caller in the room:
  M for moderator and P for Participant.
• A volume control for sound.
  
  

You will be listed as Unidentified at the start if you did not enter your information in the earlier step. To view your preferences in the room and show your name, follow these steps.

1. Right-click on the words “Powered By...” towards the bottom of the Communicator Applet.

2. Select "Preferences" by left-clicking on the word.

3. A box will appear and you will be viewing the tab for "User".

4. Enter your information.

5. Click “Apply” then click “OK”.

6. Re-Enter the conference room by going to the login page or "gateway".

7. Enter your Access ID or Pin Code and click on Submit.

Your name will then appear in the Communicator's list of Participants and/or Moderator.

Communicator Talk Status Box:

The first line is your volume status for when others are speaking.

The second line is the volume status for when you speak.

The third line shows the status of connection and the length of time you are in the room.

Pressing the Control Key (Ctrl) on the keyboard activates the microphone in order to speak.

Communicator Participants Box:

This area indicates who is present in the conference room.

If you right-click on a particiapant's name, several options will apply:

Profile:
Brief description of who this person is and where they are located.

Send Message (Text Only):
You may send a private text message to an individual participant, or broadcast the text message to the entire conference.

Moderator:
You also have an "Expel" participant/guest option. This will remove the selected person from the room.

Using the Text Messaging Feature:

Private Messaging:
1. Click on the Compose button.
2. From the drop down menu, select the person to whom you wish to send a text message.
3. Enter the text and click send.

Group Messaging:
1. Click on the Compose button.
2. Check the box marked for "Broadcast" to send a text message to all participants in the conference.
3. Enter your text and click send.

Viewing Messages from Others:
1. The Message button will flash red when a message has been received.
2. Click on this button to view the sent message.
3. You can also leave the text messaging window open to view messages as they are received and sent.

Moderator Features:

On the right side of the screen, the Moderator has the option to Lock the room. This means that, when locked, all participants attempting to enter room will not be allowed access. If a current participant leaves the room for any reason, they will not be able to return.

NOTE TO MODERATOR: Do not close the window and leave the room while in a locked status.