Paltalk Tips
| How do I save my favorite groups? ==================================== Right click on a group in the group list window and select ADD TO FAVORITES. You can also save a favorite group from the OPTIONS menu in any group window. |
I still can't hear and I tried the other
stuff: ================================== It MAY be that your internet provider is running a firewall or blocking ports. You may want to try a different ISP to see if this is the case. Try one of these free services to see if it resolves your problem. Try http://www.netzero.com How do I make my own moderated group? |
| How do I make my own moderated group? ==================================== Press the groups button on the pal list. Select the admin menu when the group list window appears. Select "Setup / Maintain your own permanent group" from the menu. Your browser will open and you will be prompted for your PalTalk nickname and password. Follow all of the instructions. Visit the Room Creation Help room for more detailed instructions if needed. |
How do I get to my favorite groups? ==================================== Press the GROUPS button on any group window or your pal list. Select the FAVORITES menu. All of the groups that you have saved will be listed. Just click on any group that is listed and you will join the group. |
| To speak: ================================== Hold the CTRL key down on the keyboard. Release it when you are done speaking. Hands free mode does NOT work in groups. Speak in a normal tone. If wearing a headset you may want to adjust the mic so that it points at your chin. This will avoid pops and over modulation. |
How do I delete groups from my list? ==================================== Press the groups button on the pal list or any group window. Select the FAVORITES menu. Select FAVORITES MANAGEMENT. A window will pop up and all of your favorite groups will be listed. You can delete any group by selecting the group and pressing the DELETE button. |
| If you are breaking up or scratchy: ================================== 1. Click SETUP on your buddy list. 2. Click on the Advanced Sound Control tab. 3. Put a check in these boxes... Reduced Sampling Rate (if scratchy) Larger Packet Size (if garbled) Half-Duplex. (if you loose sound) 4. Restart PalTalk. 5. Come back into the room for another check. |
If you are breaking up or scratchy: ================================== You may have a poor internet connection. press the SETUP button on the Pal list window. Now select the TEST CONNECTION tab. Now press the START NETWORK TEST button. Wait for a few seconds and the results will appear in the window. Poor connections may have breakup in sound. Try a dialing back into the net. |
| To adjust your volume levels: ================================== In the lower left corner of this window there are 2 icons, and 2 slide controls. One is for the mic, one is for the speaker. If too LOUD,slide the slider to the LEFT. If too LOW,slide the slider to the RIGHT. |
This thing scrolls too fast! How do I stop
it? ================================== Click on the options menu. Click off the option to auto scroll. The screen will not scroll on it's own now. If you turn the option back on, it will scroll to the bottom of the window. |
| Please take note: ================================== When you first enter a room you will not see who has their hand up or who is in line to talk . This means that people may be waiting ahead of you for help and you will not be aware of it. Please be patient, you are not being passed over or ignored. Press the REQ TALK button on the bottom right of this screen . Thank you |
How do I do video with someone? ================================== Right click on a members name. Choose the Text Message option. A window will open up with a VIDEO button on it. Press that button. That user will be asked to accept the video. If they accept, a video session will begin. People with high speed connections will enjoy much higher frame rates by checking turbo. |
| Do I need a cam to see video from others? =================================== No! You only need a cam to transmit video. If you cannot see video from other people, and you run a firewall or are on a network, visit http://www.paltalk.com for config info. |
I get errors or crash when I do video: ================================== Go to the video setup window on PalTalk. Select the FILE menu on your buddy list. Select VIDEO SETUP OPTIONS. Select your cam and press OK to go on. Press the VIDEO FORMAT button. Set the size to 160x120. Set the color depth to 16bit RGB or 24bit RGB. Press APPLY then press OK. |
| To add people to your list of pals: ================================== Press the ADD PALS button on your pal list window. You can search by first name, last name, nickname, or email address. When you find the person you are looking for, select their name from the search results and press the ADD PAL button on the bottom of the window. You can also RIGHT CLICK on any name in any group and select ADD PAL from the menu. Here are the rules of conduct as our guest. |
NO foul language in G rated rooms! NO sexual content in G rated rooms! Purposly disrupting a room is forbidden. Predatory sexual behavior is forbidden. Harassing other users is forbidden. Impersonating PalTalk persons is forbidden. Flooding groups with text is forbidden. |
| If you cannot hear: ================================== If you have a firewall, drop it temporarily. Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Lockdown 2000 and Alert 99 are firewalls. After closing the firewall, restart PalTalk and come back to the room. Visit http://www.paltalk.com for config info. You CAN run a firewall if you configure it. Network users should visit the site also. Proxy and NAT servers require configuration. |
I still can't hear and I tried the other
stuff: ================================== It MAY be that your internet provider is running a firewall or blocking ports. You may want to try a different ISP to see if this is the case. Try one of these free services to see if it resolves your problem. Try http://www.netzero.com |
| I am on a LAN or company Network: ================================== You must have your system administrator open the ports that paltalk uses. If your administartor is willing to do this be sure to direct them to our web site for port info. Check http://www.paltalk.com. Check customer support / Network Help. |
I have my own network in my house: ================================== You must configure whatever proxy server, NAT, router, or firewall that you may be running. Due to the vast array of products and configurations we cannot provide specific setup information on your system. Please visit http://www.paltalk.com for all of the required port settings and consult your products documentation. |
| To go to chat rooms: Click on the "Groups" icon below, then click on the "CATGS" icon on top of the new screen for all categories, then double click on a category, and lastly double click on a chat room Thanks. Also Rooms with a Mic icon are voice enable.You can also put a check mark in the White box in the Blue area of the bottom of the page,Show Adult Group 18 & over to join. | To find what version of paltalk you are running , you need to go to the main paltalk signin box ,click on help ,click on about paltalk. |
| To join other rooms: ================================== Go to the PalTalk main window.(your list of pals) Click on the Groups Button. You will see a list of categories. Double click on one of the catgories. Rooms with MIC icons are voice enabled. Double click on one of the groups to join it. If you dont see the list of the groups click on refresh and all depends on your connection speed. |
How do I delete groups from my list? ==================================== Press the groups button on the pal list or any group window. Select the FAVORITES menu. Select FAVORITES MANAGEMENT. A window will pop up and all of your favorite groups will be listed. You can delete any group by selecting the group and pressing the DELETE button. |
| Can I ignore or block someone that bugs me? ================================== Select their name in a group and RIGHT CLICK. Select IGNORE IN GROUP. You will no longer hear them or see anything they type. If you want to completely sever all communication including calls, video, private messages etc... RIGHT CLICK on the nickname and select BLOCK PERMANENTLY. |
To send files to people: ================================== Select any name from your pal list window or anyone in a group window. RIGHT CLICK and select FILE TRANSFER. A box will pop up and you can select any file on your system. Once you have selected a file press the SEND button. A transfer dialog box will appear and you may press SEND FILE when ready. |
| More about security on
PalTalk: ================================== Private calls, video, or file transfers MAY expose your IP number. Your IP number is your "internet address" and some users MAY use that address to target you for varios form of "exploits" or attacks. Each transfer is preceded by a requester box and there is NO risk of exposure unless YOU accept. |
Video security on PalTalk: ================================== PalTalk has great video! But unscrupulious users may save pictures from video transfers and use them for less than savory purposes. Every request for a video session is preceded with a requester box. YOU make the choice to accept or decline the transfer. Also, during direct one to one video you MAY risk the exposure of your IP number. (see above) |
| Can I save the text I see here? ================================== Yes, under the File menu, choose save. select a path and enter a desired filename. Press the SAVE button. |
[RIGHT CLICK] - Alert Admin of Misconduct ======================================== Sends a '911' alert containing any text that you enter into the palhelp support room. All palhelpers can see this alert and will come to your aid. Be sure to enter a valid reason for your request for help |