start
webcam
launches a 'video driver select' dialog box
select the
driver for your camera and press the 'ok' button
a 'self
view' preview window will open and you will see your own
camera image
anyone
within the chat room may now freely view your video
see 'video
setup' if you have problems
raise
hand
will place an icon representing a 'raised hand' to
the left of your name to indicate that you would like to
speak
click the
icon again to 'lower your hand'
view
video
launches a video viewer window
select a
nickname from the 'pull-down' menu in the video viewer
window
if you are
a paid user you will see moving video of the user that
you selected
if you are
not a paid user you will see a still picture of the
person you selected with an upgrade link superimposed
over the image
use the
four sizing icons to pick viewer size
add to favorites
adds this room to your list of
favorite chat rooms for easy return at a later time
video
upgrade
launches our secure payment page so that you may
subscribe to Paltalk services - you can pay by
Credit / Debit Card,
PayPal,
Western Union,
Check or Money Order, or thru one of our authorized
resellers

audio
toolbar
mute
click
button icon to mute the incoming audio from the chat
room
click this button again to un-mute the incoming audio
see
adjusting speaker volume
hold
down to talk
click
on and hold this button down while you are speaking
release the button when you are finished speaking
see
speaking in a chat room
lock
mic
'locks'
or 'holds' the microphone 'open'
click the icon again to 'unlock' or release the
microphone
you can
tap the 'ctrl key' or your selected 'global
hot key' to release the microphone once it is
'locked'

participant
list buttons
IM
starts an 'instant
message' session with a chosen user
view
picture
launches a
video viewer window that will display the selected
user
add pal
adds the selected user to your 'pal list'
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To do
this we provide easy access to your
audio input devices under the setup
menu on the main pal list window.
Simply select 'Setup', then select
'Preferences'. A tabbed window will
pop up. Now select the 'Audio Tests'
tab.
This area lets you set up and test
your audio settings.
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The
'Speaker Test' area lets you play a
test sound and adjust your output
volume from your WAV device.
You can also access your windows
audio mixer here by clicking the
blue 'Output Mixer Settings link
under the 'Play Sound' button.
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The 'Microphone Test'
area is where you can test your
audio inputs and set their level.
You can select any audio device
here.
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Your
microphone is set as the default
input for paltalk but you can select
any audio device by clicking on the
blue 'Input Mixer Settings' link.
(NOTE: Be sure you select your
microphone when you want to speak
if you have changed the input in
order to play other sources)
If
you want to speak into a chat room
select the 'Mic' or 'Microphone'
input.
If you want to play a CD into a chat
room select the CD input.
If you want to play a MP3 file into
a room select the 'WAV' or 'Mixer'
input.
Playing MP3's or other inputs into
chat rooms is relatively easy once
you learn how to select and adjust
your input levels.
Right click options in a chat room
When you are visiting chat rooms at
times you may wish to initiate one
to one communications with a user
within the room.
You
may right click on a user in the
participant list to perform these
functions...
view video
opens a video viewer window and
starts viewing this user's video
pal info
launches a browser window that
displays this users 'pal info' if
they have chosen to make it public
instant message
opens and
instant message window so that
you can hold a private conversation
with the selected userwhisper
opens a 'whisper'
window that lets you send a message
into the group text that only the
selected user will see
send file
initiates a
file transfer to the selected
user
add pal
adds the selected user to your 'pal
list'
ignore in room
ignores this user in the chat room -
their nickname will turn gray in the
participant list - you will not hear
them if they speak on the microphone
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alert admin of misconduct
Alerts palhelpers that a user is
causing trouble. When you make this
selection you will get a popup
window asking you for a description
of what the user is doing wrong.
This feature should be reserved for
the worst users that need attention
from a Paltalk palhelper or
co-admin. Please enter a valid
reason for your request for help.
Frivolous complaints will be
ignored.
buy a gift subscription
opens our secure payment site with
the selected users nickname
pre-populated into the payment form
be
sure your OWN valid email address is
entered into the form so that you
receive renewal information and can
cancel the subscription if you wish
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