AVpod - Help - Online Guide - Quick Reference Guide

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AVpod is composed of four main elements: Chat, the Messenger, the System Tray and Name Decoration. Review these brief descriptions of each before getting started.

Chat
To chat, you will need to enter a lobby by selecting the lobby of your choice at the logon screen. You can also select different lobbies to join once inside the client by clicking the down arrow above the chat area.

To join a room you can single click on the room of your choice in the chat room display area and click 'Join' (You can also simply double click the room of your choice). Once you are in the room you will notice that you can toggle back and forth between the room and the lobby (However, when in a room you can not type in the lobby). To chat, place your cursor in the black box at the bottom of the screen, type your message, and press 'enter'. Your message will appear next to your name in the chat area.

To voice chat, you must be in a room. Click and hold the green 'TALK' button with your mouse and speak into the microphone.

To exit a room click the 'Close' button located below the Chat Text Entry Area (Clicking the 'Close' button in the lobby will close the program).

The Messenger
The messenger allows you to have private, one-on-one conversations with AVpod members. It also enables you to add friends to a buddy list so you can see when theyre on the service.

To message a member, choose one of the following methods:

• Left click on the members name and select 'Send Message.' Type your message in the message box and press enter or click the 'Send' button on the right hand side.
  
• Go to 'Buddy List' on the 'Services' menu at the top of the screen, left click and select the members name you would like to message and click 'Send Message.' This option is only available if you have the member you are wanting to message on your buddy list and that member is online.

To close the messenger click the 'Close' button in the bottom left hand corner.

The System Tray
The system tray is usually located at the bottom of the screen next to the clock and contains small icons that represent system functions (such as printer and volume) and programs.

The AVpod icon in the system tray provides instant access to AVpod. It also allows you to hide the service.

To open the service simply single left click the AVpod icon. To access additional features, right-click on the AVpod icon.

To hide the service right-click the AVpod icon and select 'Hide'.

Name Decoration
Here are the meanings of those handy little icons next to people's names:

VIP - A special guest to AVpod. Maybe someone famous!

Tech - A Tech is an employee with technical knowledge for AVpod.net. They are available to assist all members on our service with online troubleshooting.

AVpod.net Employee - These are people who work at AVpod. We play games too.

Sage - A Sage is a volunteer with excellent knowledge of our service/ product, and how AVpod.net works. They are available to assist all members on our service, simply page them for assistance 24/7.

Event Host - Event Hosts are people who host all kinds of events on AVpod from Name That Tune to Spades.

Community Leader - This member is an AVpod.net Community Leader. Community Leaders are here to make this community #1.

Booster - This person is a AVpod.net Booster. Boosters help promote the AVpod.net site.

Beta Tester - This person is a member of the AVpod.net Beta Test Group. They are here to make sure there are no bugs in new versions of the client.

Moderator - In a room the person with this symbol controls the room. The Moderator can lock the room and eject other members. They are also in control of setting the webpage for that room.

Plus Member - Paid members of AVpod.net.

Regular - This is a basic user with a green name.

Names on your Ignore List will not show on your user list.