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You can change your email address at any time by following the My Profile link at the top right of every page [you must log in first] |
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Create your own Webpage with mc² - just follow the My Webpage link [top right, when logged in]
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Find out how to post an image with your Forum entry
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You can store your computer files in your mc² Webspace, then access them again from any Internet-connected machine. Just click on My Files, top right of any screen
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You can vote in an online poll for your community - just click on the Polls section of your group [link on left hand side, when in any group]
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You only need to register with mc² ONCE to become a member, but you must LOGIN every time you visit.
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There are no charges associated with the use of mc² - everything is free! [all you need pay for is Internet Access]
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| Tip #8 |
You can see which communities you are a member of at any time, just by clicking on My Communities [top right, when logged in]
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| Tip #9 |
You can create your own community any time... click on My Communities [top right, when logged in], then Create a Community [left]
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| Tip #10 |
Group owners and moderators can provide password protection for sensitive files, via the Group Files option for any community
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| Tip #11 |
You can elect to receive (or unsubscribe from) Forum postings by email, via the My Communities view
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You can elect to receive (or unsubscribe from) Alerts by Email of new Polls, Links or Events; via the My Communities view
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Keep in touch with the latest features added to mc² by checking the Whats New link often.
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From the Whats New link [top of any page] you can always View the most recent communities to join mc2
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| Tip #15 |
Online Help is always available, or just call the Vicnet Help Desk on 8664 7001 or 1800 629 835 or email: mc2@vicnet.net.au
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| Tip #16 |
You can send an automatic email to others, inviting them to join your group. Just click on the Invite a Friend link [towards the bottom left of any community you are a member of]
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| Tip #17 |
Find out How to organise a successful mc2 chat session
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Add a Picture or Logo to your Community via Group Settings [link for owner or moderators only: bottom left of each group]
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| Tip #19 |
Download a Free Training Manual [available for both ordinary members and owner/moderators]
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Each community has a 24 hour Chat Room facility. You can have 1-on-1 chats, play sounds or use colours. Chat Help is available
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To protect your computer, mc² strongly advise that everyone installs, runs and frequently updates a virus checking program! Read more on Virus Protection
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The mc² Website is designed to work best with the latest browser. Test your computer setup to ensure you are achieving optimum performance !
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You can share files with other members via the Shared Files facility of each group ...not just newsletters, but any file format: Word and text documents, spreadsheets, images, Webpages, even sound files !
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To see the full text of all Forum messages in one go, use the Expand function [linked top & bottom of any Forum page]
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| Tip #25 |
You can Search the Forum by ticking the appropriate checkboxes below the search slot [found top right of any group Forum]
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| Tip #26 |
Read How to find a community. Includes searching by keyword, browsing by category and both total and alphabetical group lists
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When you Sign the Guestbook in any community, you can also include a link to your favorite website
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| Tip #28 |
Each community can have its own Homepage. Owners & moderators can create this from a template, via Group Webpage, or upload externally created webpages via Group Files
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| Tip #29 |
Clicking on the little home icon  in your group's members list will display the Homepage of the individual member
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| Tip #30 |
You can send everyone in your group an email, just by entering a message in the Forum. Forum messages are automatically sent to all members [unless they have unchecked Forum notification for this group, via My Communities]
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| Tip #31 |
Each mc² member has 10Mb Free Webspace allocated to them for storing their files: photos, Word or text documents, minutes, spreadsheets etc. Access this via My Files [top right when logged in]
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| Tip #32 |
Each group has 50Mb Free Webspace for storing their files: photos, Word or text documents, minutes, spreadsheets etc. Owners & moderators can access this via Group Files [bottom left of your group]
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| Tip #33 |
Be sure to provide some interesting content in any new group you create, before inviting people to join it! A ''shop with empty shelves'' isn't very enticing!
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When you create a group, make there sure you put at least one entry in each section: a Forum message for people to read, a Guestbook entry introducing yourself, a forthcoming Event to go to, a Poll to vote in, a Shared File or document to read etc.
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| Tip #35 |
Group owners & moderators: Find out How to make your group active and successful Your members will need Internet Access, Skills and Training. Your group will benefit from stimulating discussion and interesting content.
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Remember you can  Refresh pages to view the latest changes, especially when you post a message, submit content or make changes to your Webpage |
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 Avatars are used to represent yourself online with a small, personalised icon, or image. You can choose your own avatar by going to My Profile and either selecting an image from the drop-down box, or uploading your own image. |
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Group Owners can change the colours and layout of the Group Info page, via the Customise link [towards the bottom left of any group you have created] |
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Remember to set up Categories in the Links section of any group you own [until you do, nobody can add Links] |
Call the Vicnet Help Desk: 8664 7001 or 1800 629 835
