We recommend that you print this page, so you can follow the instructions
below.
Connecting to a Chat.org.uk
You must be connected to the Internet before you can connect and start
chatting.
Launch the Microsoft Chat program. Now that you have installed Microsoft
Chat, you can launch it using the Windows Start button. From the Programs
menu, choose Microsoft Chat.
Now you will see a Chat Connection dialog box. If the Chat
Connection window does not appear, you can use the File menu and select New
Connection to make the box appear.
On the Connect tab, you will need to enter the name of the server
hosting the chat. Type irc.cheapnet.co.uk where it says Microsoft Chat
Server (as illustrated above)
You will also need to enter the name of the chat room (channel) you will be
using.
Delete the text that says #Microsoft Chat following the Go to Chat
Room: text. Then type #allnitecafe or the name of another room
you want to join (you can always move rooms later). DO NOT forget to type #
before the name of the room.
Next you will need to configure the Personal Info tab. Click on the
tab to make it active (bring it to the front).
PLEASE IGNORE the Real Name field. If you really must divulge personal
data then enter your first name or first name and first initial of your last
name in the Real Name field. But REMEMBER anyone on the server will
be able to see this information about you - so you are probably just best off
leaving it blank
In the Nickname Field choose a nickname that you want others to know
you by (sometimes called a handle).
We advise you to leave the EMAIL FIELD blank - if you really want to
share your email address you can "whisper" it to someone later.
The WWW Home Page and Description can also be left blank, but
we encourage you to put a brief description about yourself (don't reveal
personally identifying information though). In the WWW Homepage Field you
could always include a link to your favourite website.
When you click on Okay the program will attempt to connect to the
server. This may take up to 90 seconds. You may see a welcome window reporting
on the number of users, channels, etc.
If there is already someone in the chat who has the same handle as you (the
name you used in the Nickname field), you will need to change your Nickname and
try to log into the chat again.
Chatting in the Chat Room
Now that you are connected to a server, and are inside a room, or channel,
you can begin chatting. You should see a window like this:
Notice that the tab with a speech cloud indicates which room, or channel, you
have joined. (This is shown with a blue arrow above.) You can choose to use
either TEXT MODE or COMIC MODE. If you use text mode then users
who use comic mode will send a little bit of gibberish before each message. Just
ignore it, it is simply telling other comic users what the cartoon character
looks like and its actions (turn comic mode ON to see what we mean). To
turn COMIC MODE ON simply click the little smiley face in the toolbar
(6th button along).
To begin chatting, type a message in the small box at the bottom of the chat
window. When you are ready to send the message you
can press the enter or return key on your keyboard. You can also
click on the Say button at the right side of the message box. (This is
shown with a yellow arrow.)
If no one else is in the chat room, you can still test that your chat is
working by "talking to yourself". The text you type into the small box
at the bottom of the chat window will be displayed in the larger
"conversation" window above, once you press enter or return.
Then you know you are chatting successfully!
Whispering in a Chat Room
If you want to say something in the chat room that only one person sees, it
is called "whispering." To whisper, you must select someone other than
yourself from the chat user list on the right hand column of your chat window.
Click once on the person's name to select him/her. Then type in the text you
wish to send to them. Finally, click on the Whisper button to send the
text. (This is shown with the purple arrow.)
Switching to Another Chat Room
The chat server has many different rooms/channels you can chat in. You can
chat in two or more rooms at once. To enter a new chat room use the
toolbar at the top of the chat window and click on the door icon with the
list/page next to it (entering the door). This icon is the 8th icon from the
left. Then double-click the name of the room you want to enter.
To switch between rooms you can click the tabs, just under the buttons, they
will have the room names on them.
Closing a Chat Room
The 4th icon from the left is a green arrow leaving a door. Click on this to
leave the chat room you are in at the time. Don't forget to say Good bye ;-)
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