| How do I upload my avatar (picture) |
This is the most asked question. First of all the picture must be in a format that can be uploaded. The best file format is .jpg. Jpg file formats are compressed and load quickly.
Your profile picture should be no more than 25Kb and should have a height of no more than 300 pixels an a width of 300 pixels. For example you may have 300x200 or 200x300.
Here is one that is
100px high and 98px wide and is only 7Kb.
Your profile picture can be loaded at your profile screen. Click on "Account" in the header menu and then click on "Upload My Avatar".
Try using Pegasus JPEG Imaging to size and clean up your picture.
Picture Optimizer
So put up your best face and have a great time. |
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| How do I get Friends? |
To request someone to be a Friend simply click on Friends and then click on Modify Friends-List.
Once you get there click on the letter of the person who you want to add or scroll down the list.
Click on Add to My Friends-List and the request will be sent.
Modify Friends List
To accept someone as a friend just click on Friends and go to Modify Friends-List and click on Add to My Friends-List. The request will be granted. |
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| How do I get Music? |
The Music sections let's you link to music files on a server. Put the URL of the music file in the URL field and fill out the * (required) fields.
IHP will create a download link to the music file. Browsing for a file on a local drive such as C:\ is not going to work because that would be an upload not a download. You can browse for a server through My Network Places in Win XP and the file can be downloaded to IHP but sorry no uploads.
When you pick a particular music selection to play IHP will open a new window where your associated file player will open and play the selection. You can continue to use IHP while listening to your selection.
Also we have to limit those files to 6 megs. |
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| How do I post to a Forum? |
The Forums are very much like any other forum site. Click on Forums either in the top menu or the left side menu.
Find a Forum you like, for example Television. Click on "Shows I Like" and then click on "Add a Topic" if the show name is not already listed. You can fill out the form and post your new Topic.
If your show is already posted click on that topic and use reply to post why you like the show.
The same goes for all the forums. Have fun. |
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| How do I Chat |
To use the Chat function there are a few things that will make it easier for you and save you time.
1. Click on the Chat link on the left column on your screen.
2. Click on the Chat Room name that you would like to join in.
3. If the Chat Room is private you will be prompted for a password. Try to avoid setting up private rooms unless you have a specific need for it. This way everyone can have fun.
4. A notice that you have joined the room will go to other people in the room so they can greet you.
5. ***IMPORTANT***If a Chat Window does not open for you this is what you need to do.
Go to your browser's option page and disable the pop-up blocker. In Internet Explorer go to Tools>Internet Options>Security>Custom Levels>Use Pop Up Blocker>Disable. This will allow your browser to open the Chat Window. When your done reset the blocker.
6. Begin Chatting. The rest is obvious. |
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| How do I Blog |
There are four elements to the Blog area.
1. My Blog: This is the name of your Blog, here you can click through to show you what your blog looks like to other people. Try being creative in the Blog area, use pictures and different font sizes and colors.
2. Add Entry: This is where you actually create a blog. You can be as creative as you like. Be sure to put in a title for the blog and then write your blog. You can use links, images (pictures), draw from your image library, leave email address links, quoted text or use the code option. You can adjust your font anyway you like it and your standard html code will work. Once your blog is entered pick a category for your blog and press “Add Entry” your blog will be posted.
3. Admin: This is where you set the parameters for your blog. First is naming your blog. Type a name and press “Set Blog Name” Next you setup categories for your blog. You can have one or as many as you like. In the “New Category” field put in a category name then grant access to whomever you choose to be able to read the blogs you write for that category. Once done click on “Create Category” and a new category will appear in your “Add Entry” area. You can change a category anytime you like by using “Change Category” and repeating the steps for creating a category as stated above.
4. Choose Blog: This page shows you a list of blogs that you have access to so you can read other people’s blogs who have given you that right.
5. All the latest: This page shows you the newest blogs from the members of IHP who have given “Everybody” access to their blogs. |
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| How do I Post a Bulletin? |
The way you post a message to everyone is to go to your Site News menu and add an article. Once you have written the article you can post it and other members will have the opportunity to reply to your post.
Have fun!!!! |
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| Make a Comment in the Gallery? |
Simply click on the picture and fill out the comment form.
Thats it. |
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| How do I make my Profile special? |
Click on Profile in the top menu.
Click on Edit Profile.
In the Signature Box of the form you can put anything you like. Pictures, links, quotes and emails, even code. |
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