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TECHNICAL INFO...

    TRY THIS FIRST!   

    TRY THIS FIRST!    

It has been discovered that 90% of those unable to use the chat software have been unable to enter because of their FIREWALLS. Either temporarily turn off your firewall for the duration of your stay, or allow the chat software to have "trusted" access in your firewall configuration.

Another issue has come up that is stopping folks from entering the POGM chats. If you are using an ACCELERATOR with your dialup service, like "Net-Zero High Speed Acclerator," turn it off before entering the room. You can turn it back on after you leave.

"You may also double check that you are not using a proxy setting in Internet Explorer. Open MS Internet Explorer, go to tools ... open internet option, and under the Connection tab click on the Lan settings button and see if Use proxy is checked. Actually all three of the items in this dialog box can be unchecked."
 

 

NETSCAPE, OR OPERA USERS! If you are using a browser other than Microsoft's Internet Explorer, you may have to manually download the updated version of the software. If this is the case,  

There are a few reasons why you will get error #2

  1. your firewal is blocking the software (IvocalizeClient.exe)
  2. your anti-virus software (like Norton) has a personal firewall blockign the software  (IvocalizeClient.exe)
  3. you have an audio program running. (like Windows media player)
  4. this may seem crazy but... try plugging in a microphone. Your sound card will create a "hard" connection and you're in! Even if you plug headphones into the mic slot it seems to work! Wierd huh!?

Click the "Room Names" to enter. A dialog box will pop up asking you for user name and password. Unless you are a Moderator of a room, you do NOT need a PASSWORD. The only exception to this are PRIVATE rooms.

After you enter a user name... if you never used this Audio Chat room before, it will take a moment to access the software you will need. After that, it will ask you for permission to download the "client" software to your computer. The file is100% FREE,  fairly small (1.32mb) and completely safe to use. Once installed you will not have to re-install it again later when you return to the room.

speaker3.gifYou will need speakers on your computer to hear when people are speaking in the room.

mic.gif  You will also need a microphone if you plan to speak in the room as well, but it is not necessary. There is also a TEXT CHAT in the room if you prefer to use that over AUDIO.

The Audio Rooms also have web browsing capabilities. You will be able to view webpages INSIDE the chat room so as to better discuss the content. If you are a "moderator" of a room, you will also be able to browse to webpages, and at the same time have the pages you browse to appear on everyone else's computers in the chat rooms. (Everyone in the room has the option to prevent "forced browsing" as well) Moderators also have the power to "BOOT" people from the room, "MUTE" people in audio, or "GAG" people in text, or both. This is to prevent undesirables from attacking your rooms as we see is the norm in most chat rooms today. Moderators also have the power to "LOCK" the room to prevent further access by undesirables.

Moderators will be able to allow access to their POGM Audio Chat's FROM THEIR WEBSITE'S as well! (As long as they display the POGM Audio Chat Banner seen below, and the link is directed to http://www.remnantofgod.org/pogmchat.htm


For those doing so, just copy and paste above banner. The link is already imbedded.

CLICK HERE
FOR THE MANY FEATURES OF THIS SOFTWARE!


 

Room Moderators   

Click here for Moderators RULES & REGULATIONS

Room Moderators have special passwords allowing them to open rooms with full power to control room. This power allows them to remove undesirables from rooms they have password privileges in. For example... if you are a room moderator, you have a password for YOUR room only. Other room moderators cannot use their passwords to close or open your room, and vise versa. Moderators also have the power to "BOOT" people from the room, "MUTE" people in audio, or "GAG" people in text, or both . Moderators can also LOCK a room to prevent any further access into a room. (NOTICE: Moderators are distinguished by their names appearing in bold lettering)

For more in depth information on the abilities of the Moderator. (ALL moderators need to see this page to learn of their abilities as moderators)

If you seek a special password for a room you would like to run, contact me via the "contact us" page on this site, or look for me in the audio chat room. If you have a ministry or a church that adhere's to the Present Truth that is laid out in the "Statement of Faith" of this ministry, then rest assured you will be given a password. If you do not agree with the "Statement of Faith" Presents of God ministry will not consider you a candidate for room moderation.

**PRIVATE rooms are just that, private. You will need a password to enter in.

If you want to purchase the software that allows you to run audio chat rooms on your own server. Contact Nicholas via the "contact us" page, and place in the comments, "I want info on purchasing an audio chat."

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Note: If you are asked for details about your computer, you can go to Belarc Advisor where you can download a free systems analysis tool. When you've run the tool on your computer, our staff will be able to help you even more quickly.

Q. Do I need to download and install anything to use POGMchat?

A. If you use Internet Explorer, its ActiveX controls will automatically download and install the client into a folder called "iVocalize" on your C drive. Your computer will automatically recognize and download updates as they are made available. After the client is installed, we will automatically direct you into the room you have chosen.

Q. What kind of Internet connection do I need to use the client?

A. You can use the client on most dial-up internet connections of 28.8K or faster.

Q. Do I need to buy any software to participate in chats?

A. No. The client is a simple, free, automatic download.

Q. How do I acquire updates to the client?

A. When you log into a room, the client will look for upgrades and install them automatically. If you are not using ActiveX or the Internet Explorer web browser then you will have to use the manual download provided and install the updated client.

Q. "Record Presentation" is greyed out under the file menu. What is required for me to be able to record?

A. Our software uses Windows Media Player Codec. You must have Windows Media player 9.x installed to be able to take advantage of the recording feature.

Q. My text does not scroll ... why not?

A. You must drag the scroll bar to the bottom of the text chat window. Once you have done this, the text chat window will scroll as people communicate via the text chat feature.

Q. Can I use the client if I am behind a firewall?

A. Yes, but you must give the ivclient permission to communicate through the firewall. Most firewalls will ask if you want to let this program communicate on the Internet, you must choose "yes". Consult your firewall manual for instructions.

Q. What file format is used to record?

A. We use the Windows Media file format to encode in ".wma".

Q. Will the client work on a Mac?

A. Yes

Q. What equipment will I need to use POGMchat?

A. You will need a sound card, an inexpensive microphone (preferably a headset) and a pair of speakers hooked up to your sound card. A multi-channel sound card would be your best choice.

Q. I am in the room, but no one can hear me while I am speaking. Why can't they hear me?

A. Check your microphone volume ... it's the first slider on the lower left corner on the bottom of the screen. If they still cannot hear you, open the Windows recording controls and be sure your microphone is selected as the input device. The balance slider should be in the middle, and volume slider all the way to the right.

Q. I am in the room and I can not hear anyone speaking. Why not?

A. Be sure your speaker volume is turned up. If it still does not work, be sure your speakers are plugged into the right jack. If you can already hear sounds, then sound is working on your computer. Be sure the blue bubble is appearing next to the speaker's name, and that they are not experiencing any trouble with their system setup.

 CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE POGM CHAT

NOTICE! Below is an email sent to me from "Maestro." He is a POGM Audio Conference attendee that uses a MAC to gain access to the room...

MAC USERS INSTRUCTIONS

ACCESS POGM AUDIO CONFERENCE

1)  Make sure your Mac is running the latest version of OS X. 

As of January 28, 2007 the most current version is “TIGER 10.4.8”.  Leopard is coming soon to a Mac near you! :)

2)  If you’re not sure that you have the latest OS X version, go to your apple menu and select “Software Update”. Your Mac will now automatically check to see what, if any, new software updates are available for your Mac. If the system detects any new software, your Mac will display a window showing you what, if any, new software is available for you to download. If you Mac software is already up to date, you will be informed that your Mac software is up to date. However if you see that your OS X software is not up to date, select the latest OS X that is shown (along with any other new software that shows up that you may want to update). After you make your selections click update/install. Now the selections you made will be downloaded and installed on your Mac automatically. After install is completed, be sure to shut down & restart you Mac.

3)  In order to access the POGM AUDIO CONFERENCE, you will need to purchase/install Windows emulation software. The 2 choices I recommend are:

a.   Parallel Desktop (click link)

NOTE: Parallel is for Intel-Macs Only

If you are on an Intel-Mac I highly recommend Parallel over Virtual PC

b.  Virtual PC (click link)

VIRTUAL PC PRICES @ COMPUS

VIRTUAL PC PRICES @ MACMALL

DESCRIPTION OF MY SETUP:

* Intel-Mac (MacBook Pro)

runs of Airport wireless without any problems

* G5 Mac (tower)

* Both Macs running OS X (Tiger 10.4.8)

* Broadband Cable internet connection

NOTE 1:  On my MacBook Pro and on my Mac G5 tower, I have used both Virtual PC and Parallel (running Windows XP Home) to successfully enter and participate in the POGM Audio Conference without any problems on numerous occasions. I like Parallel the best. It loads much faster and I’ve had 0 problems using it. Virtual PC also works well, except I’ve encountered a problem with the it not being able to detect my internet connection. Uninstalling & reinstalling Virtual PC rectified the issue.

Virtual PC’s boot time is much slower  (about 1 minute). With Virtual PC web page loads take 10-30 seconds. In contrast, Parallel boots in 10-15 seconds and most we pages loads in under 5 seconds.

NOTE 2:  If you have a G3 or G4 MAC you will only be able to use Virtual PC. Be sure to review system requirements listed on manufactures websites before making your selections.

I pray that these instructions are helpful to one and all.

GOD BLESS U

MAESTRO

 The Presents of God ministry