damaka

User Guide

To download damaka to your computer:

1) Click the download button.

2) Save the installation file damaka-win-setup.exe to your computer. Remember to make a note of where you saved the file.

Some users might see the following Windows Security Alert window. Make sure you select "Unblock" to allow damaka to function properly.   3) When you log into damaka for the first time, your Contact List will be empty. You will see three groups that are created for you: Family, Friends and Others. 4) To add a contact, Select Activity > "Add Contact" option. 5) Just provide the damaka ID of the contact and press OK button. Your contact will be added to a new group called "Pending Invitations". 6) When your contact logs into damaka, he/she will receive your invitation to add you as his/her contact. Once you are added to the contact list, you can start communicating with your friend.

damaka PC-to-PC Call 2 Phone Lines for Consumers (5 for Enterprise & Service Providers) Call Waiting: while you are in voice conversation with your buddy, you can receive another voice call. You will hear a "call waiting" tone to indicate that there is an incoming call. Once you accept the incoming call, your previous call will be placed on hold. You can switch between the two calls by using the toggle button. Call on Hold: While you are in voice conversation with first contact, you can put that call on hold to place a second call. To go back to the first call, hold the second call, and unhold the first call. Music on Hold: damaka users placed on hold will hear music while on hold. Phone Book: Save your buddy information & enjoy 1-click dialing. Call Logs: Instantly view call logs for all calls (incoming, outgoing and missed). Call Recording: Record both Peer-to-Peer and PC-to-Phone calls. You can also control the speaker and microphone volume from the call window.

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damaka DialOut™:  PC-to-Phone Calling

damaka DialOut™ allows you to place calls to regular telephones (landlines or mobiles) all over the world for cheap. damaka DialOut™ service lets you save money on calls from your PC to traditional landline & mobile telephones in over 200 countries and at a very low price, without compromising on quality.

PC-to-Phone Call Window DialOut™: With damaka DialOut™ service, you can call any landline or mobile phone easily and enjoy the quality & cost savings. Call anyone, anywhere: damaka DialOut™ service offers calls to all standard fixed and mobile numbers in the world at extremely competitive prices. It might not be possible to access some premium service numbers or other special numbers in some countries. DialOut™ Call History : You can view or export your DialOut™ call history to a .csv file so that you can load it into any spreadsheet software. Manage your Account: Check your account information: Account balance, Purchase history, Profile and Call history. Go to the "My Account" section of our website. And also buy DialOut™ credit. Please remember to re-login into damaka after buying DialOut™ Credit to see the updated account balance.

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damaka DialOut™:  Dialing Instructions

damaka DialOut™ allows you to place calls to regular phones (landlines or mobiles) all over the world. You need to buy DialOut™ service credit to make a phone call. You can simply type a phone number using QuickDial and hit call button. Or use the dialpad from the Call Window.

When making DialOut™ calls, keep these basic requirements in mind:

• When calling US numbers:
  
  "1" + "Number"
  
  Examples: 1 2140001234 --- or --- 001 9720001234
  
  
• When calling International numbers:
  
  "011" + "Country Code " + "Number"
  
  Examples: 011 91 9818123456 (For calling India) --- or --- 011 86 10 62035479 (For calling China)

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damaka DialIn™:  Phone-to-PC Calling

With damaka™ DialIn™ you can get your own phone number. Anyone call you by dialing a your DialIn™ number, and you will receive the call on damaka. Just choose a phone number in an area code that works for you (it doesn't have to be where you live or work - you can pick any available area code).  Then with damaka running on your PC, when people call your DialIn™ number -- it will ring to your computer.

DialIn™ numbers are only $2.49 per month. You can choose from over 60 cities across the US and start saving money. Wherever you travel, your DialIn™ number travels with you. DialIn number for other countries will be available soon

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damaka DialWorld™:  Phone-to-Phone Calling

damaka™ DialWorld™ is a prepaid virtual calling card that lets you make calls to any phone number in the world from any conventional telephone in the US and save on your long distance, domestic or international calls. Just purchase calling time with your credit card & damaka™ provides you with your own unique Personal Identification Number (PIN) and access numbers. Just call the access number and start saving.

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3-Way Calling (Ad-Hoc Conferencing)

With Ad-Hoc Conferencing feature, you can easily add a contact or a PSTN Phone to a Peer-to-Peer call or link 2 Peer-to-Peer calls on ad-hoc basis.

Peer-to-Peer Video

With damaka's peer-to-peer video, you can now see your friends and family. damaka video brings families together with just a click. To start a video session with your friends and family:


1) Select Activity > Start a Video Session option.
2) Your contacts window will open. Select a contact that is online.
3) A request will be sent to the selected contact to start the video session.
4) Once your contact accepts the request, both you & your contact will be able to see each other.


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VideoMail

VideoMail is simple, fast and free video email. It is just like sending an email - only better & easier - just record and send your message. The recipients get the message in the email. Send a thought, share a smile or just give someone a personal boost anytime you want.

To send a videomail:

1) Select Activity > Video > Send Video Mail.
2) Video Mail window will open.
3) You can select damaka contacts or enter email addresses in "Other Contacts" field.
4) Fill out the subject and message.
5) Select the "Start Recording" button to start recording the video message. Once
6) When you are done, just hit the "Send Video Mail" button. The recipients will get the video in the email.





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Video Profile

Add some fun to your profile with a Video Profile. Video Profile allows you to record a personal video message that your contacts will see by clicking on the webcam icon (red circle).



To create your Video Profile:

1) Select Activity > Video > Create My Video Profile.
2) Video Profile window will open.
3) Select the "Start Recording" button to start recording the video profile.
6) When you are done, just hit the "Save Video Profile " button. All your contacts will be able to see your video profile now.





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File Transfer (Send/Receive Files)

Share files with your friends and family instantly. There are several ways to start a Peer-to-Peer file transfer. You can right-click an online Contact and select "Send a File". From the Instant Messaging window, simply select the "Send a File" option. Lastly, you can also use the "Send a File" option under the Activity menu option:

1) Select Activity > Send a File > Send File to your Contact...
2) Your contacts window will open. Select a contact that is online (You cannot send a file to an offline contact)
3) A request will be sent to the selected contact.
4) The recipient will have to accept the request in order for file transfer to begin.





Note: You can only send files to your contacts. Please check for any virus using a virus scanner software prior to sending a file to your contact. Also, please do not send illegal files to your contacts. You cannot send files larger than 25 MB.

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Virus Scanning for File Transfer

With damaka Virus scanning, files are automatically scanned for viruses before being transfered. After you select the file you wish to send to your buddy, the file is scanned for viruses, on the sender's side. While the file is being scanned, sender will see the following screen:

If any virus is found, a warning message is displayed to the sender. The file is not sent, protecting the recepient from potentially harmful virus. In this case, sender will see the following screen:



Important Note: Ensure peace of mind for your trusted buddy by scanning the files for viruses before sending it out. Although damaka has used commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that the anti-virus software will operate as intended, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the software is provided “AS IS” without warranties of any kind. damaka has no obligation to provide any technical support or error corrections for the software. Also, the virus scanning is performed only at the user end that is sending the file and no check will be performed at the receiving end of the file transfer process. In no event shall damaka be liable for consequential, special, incidental or indirect damages of any kind arising out this anti-virus software.



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Last Contact Redial

Call the last contact dialed with just 1 click.


1) On the Call window, you will see "Last Called" contact at the bottom.
2) Simple select the "Redial" link to place a call to the last contact you called.


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Voicemail with Message Waiting Indicator

If you're offline or busy, your buddies can leave you a voicemail.


To send a voicemail:

1) Go to Activity > Voicemail > Leave Voicemail for your Contact. Then select a contact you want to send a voicemail to
Or
1) From the Contact List, simply right-click an Offline Contact (e.g. John) & select "Leave Voicemail”
2) Select "Start Recording" option to record your voicemail. You can also enter a subject for the voicemail.
3) Select the "Send" button to send the voicemail.





To check your voicemail:

1) Go to Activity > Voicemail > View Voicemails.
2) You will see a list of voicemails you have received. Simple select the "Play" option to play the voicemail.



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Conference Calling

Make conference calls with upto 4 other damaka buddies and talk to all of them at the same time.

To start a Conference Call:

1) Select Activity > Call > Conference with your Contacts
2) "My Contacts " window will open showing your damaka contacts.
3) Select the online buddies you want to add in the conference call
4) Select the Ok button at the bottom to start the conference



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Call Recording

You can record any active call with just one click. To start recording a Call: 1) Select the record button 2) You can pause recording by selecting the pause button 3) To resume recording, select the resume button 4) Select the stop button to stop recording

To play the recorded calls:

1) Go to Activity > Call > View Recorded Calls.




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Call Logs

View a log of all incoming, outgoing and missed calls - at any time. Also see who called, at what time, on what day.

To view your call logs:

1) Go to Activity > Call > Call Logs.
2) You will see a list of incoming, outgoing and missed calls. You can also see the call distribution.



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Do Not Disturb (DND)

When "Do Not Disturb" (DND) is enabled, you will not receive any incoming calls. Use this feature when you do not want other users to call you.

To enable Do Not Disturb:

1) Go to File > Preferences
2) Under General preferences section, select the checkbox for Do Not Disturb






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Custom Ring Tones (Distinctive Ringing)

Custom Ring Tones also called Distinctive Ringing, allows you to associate a custom ring tone (.wav, .mp3, .ogg file) with a call from your damaka buddy.

To specify Custom Ring Tones: 1) From the Contact List, right-click a Contact and select ”Associate Ringtone ” option and 2) Select the audio file you'd like to use as a ring tone for that contact. Next time this contact calls you,      the selected ring tone will be played.

To delete a Custom Ring Tone for a contact: Simply right click the contact and select the "Cancel Ringtone" option.

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Whiteboard

damaka Whiteboard lets you collaborate in real time with others using graphic information. In other words, it allows you to share a common “canvas” with your friend where both parties can draw on it simultaneously.


To start a Whiteboard Session:

1) Go to Activity > Whiteboard
                          > Start a Whiteboard Session
    --- OR ---
    You can also start a Whiteboard Session by right clicking
    on a contact that is online.

2) An invitation will be sent to your contact

3) Once your contact accepts the invitation, you will be able to share a canvas with your contact.

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IMConnectivity™

IMConnectivity™ allows you to chat with friends on MSN^® Messenger, Yahoo^® Messenger, AOL^® Instant Messenger and Google^® Talk.

You can click on the following buttons to sign into each service:

	MSN® Messenger
	Yahoo® Messenger
	AOL® Instant Messenger
	Google® Talk

Just your service credentials to sign into each service. Just like you'd do when using respective messenger softwares.

After you have successfully signed in, you will see your contacts and you can start chatting with them. Just select an online contact to start the IM session. You may also send offline messages to your contacts (if supported by the protocol) You can also exchange text messages with multiple users by initiating a Group Conference. Select the "Remember ID/Password" checkbox on the Sign In page, if you'd like to be signed in automatically. Your ID and password is stored on your computer. So please be careful when selecting this option. Please note that some features may not work in this version. We will be providing more features shortly.

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Internet Television (IPTV)

damaka Internet Television allows users to watch TV online for free. damaka IPTV is completely free and does not require any special software, hardware or subscription fees.

To start Internet Television:

Go to Activity > IPTV



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Audio Streaming

Stream audio to your contacts. Stream to upto 3 contacts simultaneously. To start streaming audio:

1) Select Activity > Audio Streaming > Stream Audio to your Contact...
2) Your contacts window will open. Select a contact that is online (You cannot stream audio to an offline contact)
3) A request will be sent to the selected contact.
4) The recipient will have to accept the request for audio streaming to begin.

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Desktop Search

damaka Desktop Search allows users to index and search files on their desktop. Find content more easily with damaka Desktop Search. Before you can start searching files on your desktop, make sure you index the folder you'd like to search.

To Index the hard drive or a folder on the drive:

1) Go to Activity > Desktop Search
2) Select the "Browse..." button to select the drive
3) Select "Build the Index" to start the indexing process.

Note: Please download Adobe PDF IFilter if you want to index and search PDF files.



To Search your Desktop:

1) Go to Activity > Desktop Search
2) Specify the keyword you want to search on your computer
3) Select the "Search" button to start searching

How to Search (Understanding Deskstop Search Query Parser)

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Video Streaming

Stream video content to your contacts. To start streaming video:

1) Select Activity > Video Streaming > Stream Video to your Contact...
2) Your contacts window will open. Select a contact that is online (You cannot stream video to an offline contact)
3) A request will be sent to the selected contact.
4) The recipient will have to accept the request for video streaming to begin.

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Scanner

With Scanner feature, you can scan documents/pictures directly from damaka. Scanner feature also lets you perform basic image manipulation as well (like Flip, rotate etc). To start scanner:

1) Select Activity > Personalize > Scan Documents/Pictures...
2) Main scanner window will open.
3) Select the Scanner you want to use: File > Select Source
4) You can change the resolution: File > Resolution
5) To start the scanning process: File > Acquire

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Album Sharing (Pictures)

Album Sharing allows you to share pictures with your contacts. You can share and view multiple albums at the same time.

To create an Album:

1) Go to Activity > Album Sharing > My Albums
2) My Albums window will open
3) Start creating an album by selecting "Create Album" link.
4) Give a name to your album and add images by selecting the green plus icon.

To start sharing an album with a contact:

1) Go to Activity > Album Sharing > Share Album with my Contact
                          
    --- OR ---

    You can also start sharing an album by right clicking on
    the contact and selecting "Share Album with my Contact".


2) An invitation will be sent to your contact

3) Once your contact accepts the invitation, you will be able to share the selected album.

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Application Sharing

Application Sharing allows you to share an application you are running with your buddies. Please note that while other users will need to have damaka installed, they do not need to have a copy of the application you are sharing installed on their computer.

To start Application Sharing:

1) Go to Activity > Sharing > Share an Application
                          
    --- OR ---
    You can also start sharing an application by right clicking on
    the contact and selecting "Share an Application".


2) An invitation will be sent to your contact

3) Once your contact accepts the invitation, you will be able to view and share the selected application.

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File Sharing

File Sharing allows you to share files & folders with your friends. You can create one public view that everyone will be able to see when you are online. You can also create private views for each contact.

To start File Sharing:

1) Go to Activity > Sharing > View my Contact's Shared Folder
                          
    --- OR ---
    You can also right click an online contact and then selecting
    "View my Contact's Shared Folder".


2) The public file sharing view of the selected contact will open up. If your contact has added file in his public view, you will see those files in the window. The "PRIVATE" folder contains the files only available for you.


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Desktop Sharing

Desktop Sharing allows you to view and control your contact's computer.

To start Desktop Sharing:

1) Go to Activity > Desktop Share
                          > View my Contact's Desktop
    --- OR ---
    You can also start Desktop Share by right clicking on
    the contact whose computer you want to view.

2) An invitation will be sent to your contact

3) Once your contact accepts the invitation, you will be able to view your contact's computer.

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Calendar

Stay on top of appointments and events. Never miss a birthday or a meeting. Also get real-time reminders!

To use Calendar:

1) Go to Activity > Calendar
2) The default Calendar view is "Work week view". You can also see the calendar in Day view & Month view.



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Calendar Reminders

With damaka Calendar's Email and SMS Reminders, you will never miss an important birthday, meeting, appointment or event. You can now receive Calendar event reminders via Email and SMS.

To receive a Reminder just select the type of reminder you'd like to receive:



Note: To receive SMS Reminders, please make sure you enable your SMS.
(File > Preferences > SMS)

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Desktop Recording

damaka's Desktop Recording feature allows you to record the actions you perform on your desktop. You can also record your audio. This features allows users to create voice-enabled presentations or help material with just one click without the need for complicated configuration or having to install multiple software applications.

To start recording your desktop:

1) Go to Tools > Record your Desktop
2) Record Desktop window will open.
3) Select the record button. This will open "Save Recording to..." dialog window
4) Specify the location and name of the file.



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Remote Terminal Management

This is a great admin tool for remote terminal session management (SSH, Telnet, Rlogin, Raw). In other words, it is a terminal emulator application which can act as a client for the SSH, Telnet, Rlogin, and raw TCP computing protocols.

To use Remote Terminal:

1) Go to Tools > Configure Remote Terminal Session
2) Remote Terminal Session window will open
3) Enter Session name, Host name (or IP address), Port (22 for SSH and Raw, 23 for Telnet and 513 for Rlogin)
4) Enter username and password
5) You can also change the look and feel of the terminal window by selecting foreground and background color
6) You can Save this session information by selecting "Save" button. Or y
7) You can connect to the Host (or IP) by selecting "Connect" button.



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Voice Commands

Voice Commands allow you to use your voice to access key features like, change presence, make phone calls, check voicemail & offline messages. Now you can just say what you want to happen.

For Voice Commands to work, you will need to download and install Microsoft Speech Software development Kit 5.1 (SAPI). Click here to start downloading

To start using Voice Commands:

First you will need to train the Speech Recognition Engine. You will see the "Train Voice" button till you complete the training.

You can start the Speech Recognition Engine Training by either selecting the "Train Voice" button or by selecting File > Voice training Wizard

Please try to train the voice activation in all the environments (eg: silence, background noise, at home & at office)

Please Note: Using of a good quality microphone increases the recognition accuracy.

Once the training is complete, you will see a "Voice ON" button. In this mode, you can start speaking the commands like "Show Voicemail" or "Call 19720001111 Go" and damaka will execute those commands for you. Please remember to say the number to be dialed very clearly and very slowly.


Please make sure that you turn off you microphone or disable the voice commands when you are not planning to use this feature. You can turn off Voice Commands by selecting the "Voice ON" button. You will now see a "Voice OFF" button indicating that voice commands are turned off. Select the "Voice OFF" button to activate voice commands again.

Please Note: Voice Commands gives better performance in a quiet environment and with a good quality microphone.


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Presence

Your Presence status allows your contacts to know if you are online, offline, away, busy or Unreachable. You can change your Presence status by clicking on the Presence icon just below your display name.

Presence status can be any of the following:

 Online – this is the default status when you log into damaka.
 Away – this status allow your contacts to know that you are away from your computer.
 Busy – use this status to inform your contacts that you are busy.
 Hidden – your contacts will see you as offline.
 Offline – this means the user is currently logged out of damaka, or has chosen to appear hidden



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Instant Messaging (IM)

Instant Messaging allows you to send online messages to your damaka contacts. To send a message to an online contact, simply right-click the contact and select "Send Online Message" option. Just type in the message in the text box provided and press the "Send" button. Your message will be delivered instantly to your contact in real-time, without any delay.



Multi-Party IM

Exchange text messages with multiple users at the same time in one IM window.

To start multi-party IM:

Select Activity >Instant Messaging > Start Group Conversation

Select your buddies (upto 16 at one time) that are online to start multi-party instant messaging.




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E-Mail IM Information

damaka allows users to E-Mail their IM information with their buddies. To E-Mail your IM information while you are in conversation with you buddy:

1) Select the "EMail" option on top of the conversation window


2) Select the buddies you want to send this information.
3) Enter the subject and select the "Send Email " button to send the E-mail.


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Print IM Information

damaka allows you to Print your IM information from IM window. You can also print IM history. To Print your IM information while you are in conversation with you buddy:

1) Select the "Print" option on top of the conversation window


2) Select the Printer from the Print window.
3) Select the Ok button to print IM.




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Search on the Internet from IM:

damaka now allows users to directly search on the web from within the IM window. To use this feature:

1) Just highlight the text to search in the window you receive instant messages,
2) Right mouse click on the selected text and
3) Select the search engine you want damaka to send your search query to
    
    OR
    
    Highlight the text, then select the "Search Internet" button and select the search engine

Note: Your default web browser will be opened to show the search results

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Offline Messages :

Communicate with your buddies even when they are offline.

To Send Offline Messages:

1) Select Activity > Instant Messaging > Send Offline Message or Right Mouse Click on an offline buddy
2) Enter your message
3) Click Send button to send your message.
    
To View Offline Messages:

Select Activity > Instant Messaging > View Offline Messages




    
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PC to Mobile Messaging (Send SMS)

Send SMS / Text Message to your buddies from damaka. Before your buddy can send you a text message, please make sure you specify your SMS Settings.

To Save SMS Settings:

1) Select File > Preferences > SMS settings
2) Enter the SMS Information requested on the form
3) Click the Ok button at the bottom to save this information.
    
To Send SMS to a buddy:

1) Select Activity > Communicate > Send SMS or Right Mouse Click on the buddy you want to send SMS to
2) Enter your Text Message and select the Ok button.


    
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Send E-Mail

Collaborate with your buddies by sending them E-Mail from damaka.

To Send E-Mail :

1) Select Activity > Communicate > Send EMail or Right Mouse Click on a buddy and select Send Email
2) Select your buddies
3) Enter the subject and e-mail message
4) Click "Send Email" button to send your E-Mail.
    

    
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Spell Check for IM

damaka now provides spellcheck capability for Instant Messaging.

To use spell check:

1) Select Spell Check button from the conversation window

2) damaka spell check dialog will be shown showing the spelling suggestions
   
    
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Speak-Out-Loud ^TM Technology

Hear your IM speak!!! Enable the damaka Speak-Out-Loud^TM technology while you are in conversation with your buddy. Your IM will be automatically converted to speech and played back. You will not miss a single IM again!!!

To turn on damaka Speak-Out-Loud^TM technology:

1) Select the "Start Speaking Text " option from the conversation window


2) This will enable the Speak-Out-Loud^TM technology and the text will change to "Stop Speaking Text "
3) All incoming text messages (IM) will be automatically converted to speech and played back.
    


Speak-Out-Loud ^TM Greetings

You will hear a voice-prompt when one of your buddies come online. To enable this feature:

1) Go to File > Preferences > General
2) Select "Speak-Out-Loud" radio button
3) Select Ok button at the bottom of the window to save your preferences.

    
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RSS Reader

Read all the latest news, information and articles from thousands of websites in one simple-to-read article list delivered directly to you. Stay on top of your favorite interests. To use this feature:

1) Go to Activity > Personalize > RSS Reader
2) Select "Add a new RSS Feed" link
3) Enter the URL of the RSS Feed and select the Ok button.

    



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Audio / Video Setup

Running the Audio / Video Setup will ensure that you have a high-quality voice and video experience within damaka. You should run the Audio / Video Setup before signing into damaka, to make sure your speakers, microphone and webcam are working properly.

To start the Audio / Video setup, go to File > Audio/Video Setup menu option & follow the steps as shown below:

    




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Internet Radio

Listen to your favorite music online. Listen free 24/7 to over 100 internet radio stations, from Alternative to Country, Classical to Trance, and lots more. To use this feature:

1) Go to Activity > Personalize > Internet Radio
2) Find the radio station you want to listen to and
3) Just select the Play Radio button

    




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Connectivity to SIP Network

damaka allows users to connect to other SIP network, e.g. FWD (Free World Dialup)

1) Go to File > Configure SIP Network

2) Select a configured SIP Provider (FWD or iptel.org) or Enter your preferred SIP provider



3) Enter the required information for the SIP Provider
4) Select the Apply button to connect to the SIP Provider.

Now you can communicate with your friends on other SIP Networks!

Note: While you are connected to a SIP Provider, you will not be able to make DialOut calls or receive DialIn calls.


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Address Book

Organize your contact's information using damaka's address book with ability to view maps, website and export contacts to file.

To view your address book:

1) Go to Activity > Personalize > Address Book



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damaka expression icons (Dexcons)

damaka expression icons (also called dexcons) are a great way to express your feelings during a text conversation (IM).

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damaka dumdeedums

Express yourself through sounds (damaka dumdeedums) during a text conversation. Learn more...

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Skins

Personalize your experience with damaka by adding color and pizzazz with skins. Skins allow you to change the look and feel of damaka.

To change the skin:

1) Go to File > Change Skin
2) Select from 6 choices: Classic Blue, Kromo (Yellow), Kromo (Blue), Devior, Green and Blue Steel
3) Try the different skins and enjoy the cool colors and shades!

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Media Player

Listen to your favorite music using damaka media player. Add your music files to a playlist and start enjoying this great feature from damaka.

To create a Playlist:

1) Select Activity > Personalize > Media Player
2) Select "Add more files" to add audio files
3) Select the song to start playing the song




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Manage Stocks

Add Stocks to your Portfolio and keep an eye on them using damaka stock quotes ticker.

To create your Stocks Portfolio:

1) Select Activity > Personalize > Stocks
2) Select "Create a new Portfolio" and enter the name of the Portfolio
3) Enter the Stocks you'd like to monitor (comma separated)
4) Select the Ok button to Save the Portfolio.



Note: Stock quotes are delayed 20 minutes.


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Weather

Stay informed about the current weather conditions around your selected location. To select your location:

1) Go to File > Preferences > Weather
2) Select the alphabet for your country
3) Select your Country and City nearest to your location
4) Select the Ok button to save your weather information.



Note: Weather information is updated every one hour.


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Weather Forecast

You can now check weather forecast around any US city. To see the forecast for your location:

1) Go to Activity > Personalize > Weather Forecast
2) Type in the zip code for your city
3) Select the Ok button to see weather forecast.



Note: Weather Forecast is only available for US (United States).


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Live Traffic

You can now check Live Traffic around any US city. To see live traffic for your location:

1) Go to Activity > Personalize > Check Live Traffic
2) Type in the zip code for your city
3) Select the Ok button to see live traffic.



Note: Live Traffic is only available for US (United States).


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Flight and Hotel Search

You can now search for Flight and Hotel information from damaka.

To search for Flight information:

1) Go to Activity > Personalize > Search for Flights
2) Type in origination and destination cities/ airports. Type in departure and return dates.
3) Select the Search button to see Flight search results.



To search for Hotel information:

1) Go to Activity > Personalize > Search for Hotels
2) Type in the destination information. Select Check in and check out dates.
3) Select the Search button to see Hotel search results.




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Changing your Profile

1) Go to File > Preferences > Profile
2) You can update your first, last name, display name, gender and display picture
4) After making your change, simply select the "Ok" button. Your profile will be instantly updated

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Preferences


General Preferences


1) Double-click settings: You can set either IM or call as your default double click preference

2) Select the "Alert me when my contacts come online" checkbox if you want damaka to play a sound to notify you when your contacts come online.

Once you select the checkbox, you will have 3 options:
a) Play the default sound
b) If you have Speak-out-Loud turned on, your contact's display name will be converted to speech and played.

3) If you want to hear an audible sound when your contacts send you a text message, please select the "Play a sound when my contacts send me a message" checkbox.







Network Preferences

* If you are using a dial-up connection and want to enjoy great audio quality, please select "Dial Up ( < 64kbps )"

* Broadband users should select from the other 3 options:

1) DSL and Cable users can choose either 2nd option (DSL/Cable/ISDN) or 3rd option (DSL/Cable) depending upon their network capacity.

2) Enterprise users using damaka at workplaces can select the 4th option (E1/T1/LAN) to experience superior call quality.




Weather Preferences



SMS Preferences




Profile Preferences





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Proxy Settings

damaka supports regular HTTP or HTTPS proxies, and authenticating HTTPS/SSL and SOCKS 5 proxies.

"Direct Connection to Internet" is the default option for damaka. If you connect from home or if you know that you are not using any proxy, we recommend that you try this option first.

If you are behind a firewall and you know your proxy settings, select "Enable HTTP(S) Proxy" option. Specify the server name and port number and then login to damaka.

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Custom Picture

You can set Custom Picture in damaka. To set custom picture:

1) Go to Activity > Personalize > Set Custom Picture
2) Click on "Browse" to select your custom picture
3) Click on "Save" to save your custom picture
4) To Delete your custom picture Click on "Delete"





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Auto Login

You can now automatically log into damaka. To set auto login:

Select "Remember ID/Password" on damaka's login screen



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Uninstalling damaka

To uninstall damaka, open your control panel (Start->Control Panel, or Start->Settings->Control Panel) and choose “Add/Remove Programs”. Select damaka from the list and click on “Remove”. Choose the appropriate option to remove damaka from your computer.

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