User Guide
Getting Started
How do I set up a Livecage account?
What is the difference between a free and a paid Livecage account?
Using Livecage
How do I view or listen to a file?
How do I access private user media?
How do I join a conference?
How do I search for a picture, video, or audio file?
How do I post a comment on another user’s picture, video, or audio file?
How do I rate a picture, video, or audio file?
How do I bookmark my favorite pictures, videos, and audio files?
How do I email a link to a picture, video, or audio file?
How do I upload a picture, video, or audio file?
How do I set up a video or audio stream?
How do I set up a live conference?
How do I search for other users?
How do I send a message to another Livecage user?
How do I read my Livecage messages?
Managing Your Livecage Account
How do I edit my personal data?
How do I change my Livecage password?
How do I set up/edit my personal page on Livecage?
How do I manage my payments on Livecage?
Getting Started
How do I set up a Livecage account?
Setting up an account is easy. Just click on the “Sign Up” link on the home page, then fill in the form. Remember that an asterisk indicates a required field.
When you enter the information, you can choose which information you want other users to be able to see. Just check the boxes marked “Show.”
What is the difference between a free and a paid Livecage account?
Anyone can access Livecage and enjoy access to the videos, photos, and audio files that Livecage users have designated as public.
As a registered user, you can rate other users’ videos, use Livecage messaging, upload media files, create a personal page, and even hold small audio or video conferences.
But only paid users enjoy expanded conferencing capabilities.
Using Livecage
How do I view or listen to a file?
From the selection on the screen, simply click on the thumbnail for the video or audio file you want to access. Another page will open, and the video or audio file will begin to play.
If a thumbnail is labeled as an audio or a video channel, it provides access to a live audio or video stream.
How do I access private user media?
To access private media, you need to be a registered Livecage user. Sign into your account, click the “Private” tab, and click on the thumbnail for the file you want to access.
How do I join a conference?
Joining a conference is as easy as watching a video. Just find the thumbnail, which will be labeled as either an audio room or a video room, and click on it. You will be asked to give permission for Livecage to access your camera and/or microphone. To join the conference, you must allow access.
How do I search for a picture, video, or audio file?
In the box labeled “Find,” enter your search term in the “Content” box, and click on “Search It.”
If the content is found, a link will appear in the box below the search line. Click on it to access the content.
You can also use the Search box at the top of every page. When you are finished with the search, click on “Remove Basic Search.”
When viewing a file, you will see a comment box below the player. Simply type your comment into the box and click the “Add Comment “ button.
How do I rate a picture, video, or audio file?
You can vote for or against a file by clicking the “Vote +” or the “Vote-” link above the viewer. Your vote will affect the media’s popularity ranking.
How do I bookmark my favorite pictures, videos, and audio files?
From the main page, click on the + tab to the right of the thumbnail. Alternatively, if you are already viewing a file, click on “Add to Favorites” above the viewer.
How do I email a link to a picture, video, or audio file?
The URL for each file is displayed in the information box beside the viewer. Simply copy the URL, and paste the link into an email in your email program.
How do I upload a picture, video, or audio file?
In the Quick Navigation Box, click on “Capture/Upload.” Livecage will walk you through the process. You will have the option of making the file public (that is, available to everyone) or private (only selected users can view it).
Please note: To capture live video for the upload, you will need a webcam or other HCI-device. You must also allow Livecage access to your webcam and microphone.
How do I set up a video or audio stream?
In the Quick Navigation Box, click “Broadcast.” Livecage will walk you through the process. You will have the option of making the stream public (that is, available to everyone) or private (only selected users can view it).
Please note: For video streams, you will need a webcam or other HCI-device. For audio-only streams, only a microphone is necessary. You must also allow Livecage access to your webcam and/or microphone.
How do I set up a live conference?
In the Quick Navigation Box, click on “Conference.” Livecage will walk you through the process. You will have the option of making the conference public (that is, available to everyone) or private (only selected users can access it).
Please note: For video conferences, you will need a webcam or other HCI-device. For audio-only conferences, only a microphone is necessary. You must also allow Livecage access to your webcam and/or microphone.
How do I search for other users?
In the box labeled “Find,” you can search for either content or another Livecage user. Just enter the user’s name or part of the user’s name in the “User” box, and click on either “Exact” or “Contains.”
If the user is found, a link will appear in the box below the search line. Click on it to access that user’s information and content list.
How do I send a message to another Livecage user?
In the Quick Navigation box, click “Messaging.” Use the search function to find the user you want to contact.
Next, set up your contact list by adding users. After you have set up your contact list, just click on “Send” to send a message to that user.
You can even organize your contacts into groups.
Note: From the contact list, you can access each user’s personal information, as well as the history of your communications with that person.
How do I read my Livecage messages?
When you log in to Livecage, check the upper right corner of the screen. There you will see a greeting and the number of messages in your inbox. Just click on the number to go to your inbox.
You can also access your inbox by clicking “Messaging” in the Quick Navigation box and then clicking the “Inbox” tab.
Managing Your Livecage Account
How do I edit my personal data?
Click the My Account link at the top of the page. Then click the “Settings” tab. Here you can edit, add, and/or delete personal data.
How do I change my Livecage password?
Click the My Account link at the top of the page. Then click the “Settings” tab. On the next screen, click the “Change Password” tab.
How do I set up/edit my personal page on Livecage?
Click the My Account link at the top of the page. Then click the “Settings” tab. On the next screen, click the “Personal Page” tab. Here you can add text or media blocks, as well as change the appearance/presentation of the page.
How do I manage my payments on Livecage?
Click the My Account link at the top of the page. Then click the “Balance” tab. Here, using the various tabs, you can deposit or withdraw payments, view your transaction history, or see the viewing and payment history for your submissions and/or advertisements.
Please note: You must have a PayPal account to make and/or receive payments.
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