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iCohere User Guide

iCohere 10 July 2012

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iCohere User Guide v10 Copyright © iCohere, Inc. 2012 i

Table of Contents Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................i 

iCohere User Guide ........................................................................................................................................... 1 

Welcome to iCohere ..................................................................................................................................... 1 

System Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 1 

Common Actions .............................................................................................................................................. 1 

Formatting Text ............................................................................................................................................. 1 

Spell Check: ........................................................................................................................................... 2 

Upload Image ......................................................................................................................................... 2 

Paste from Word .................................................................................................................................... 2 

Open or Download an Attachment ............................................................................................................... 2 

Attach a File .................................................................................................................................................. 2 

From Your Computer: ............................................................................................................................ 2 

From the Resource Center: ................................................................................................................... 2 

Upload an Image .......................................................................................................................................... 3 

Make an Image a Clickable Link ............................................................................................................ 3 

Create a Photo Album .................................................................................................................................. 4 

Upload a Video ............................................................................................................................................. 5 

Upload an Audio File .................................................................................................................................... 6 

Announcements ................................................................................................................................................ 6 

View an Announcement ................................................................................................................................ 6 

Respond to a Poll or RSVP .......................................................................................................................... 6 

Enter Your Comments to a Poll or RSVP ..................................................................................................... 6 

View Poll or RSVP Results ........................................................................................................................... 7 

Hide Announcements ................................................................................................................................... 7 

Un-hide Announcements .............................................................................................................................. 7 

Discussions ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 

Post Comments ............................................................................................................................................ 8 

Edit Comments ....................................................................................................................................... 8 

Create a Linked Post .............................................................................................................................. 9 

Post Privately ......................................................................................................................................... 9 

Post Comments to a Blog ...................................................................................................................... 9 

Edit Blog Comments .............................................................................................................................. 9 

Rate a Discussion Topic or Post ............................................................................................................ 9 

Subscribe to Receive Discussion Topics in Your Email ............................................................................. 10 

Resource Center ............................................................................................................................................. 11 

Upload a File ............................................................................................................................................... 12 

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Edit File Information .................................................................................................................................... 12 

Move a File ................................................................................................................................................. 12 

Replace a File ............................................................................................................................................. 13 

Delete a File ................................................................................................................................................ 14 

Create a Folder ........................................................................................................................................... 14 

Move a Folder or Multiple Files .................................................................................................................. 15 

Delete a Folder ........................................................................................................................................... 15 

Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................... 16 

View a Calendar Item ................................................................................................................................. 16 

Import a Calendar Item to your External Calendar ..................................................................................... 17 

Create a Calendar Reminder ...................................................................................................................... 17 

Link to Personal Site Calendar ................................................................................................................... 17 

Create a Calendar Item .............................................................................................................................. 18 

Projects ............................................................................................................................................................ 18 

View Tasks Assigned to You ...................................................................................................................... 19 

Add Comments to a Task ........................................................................................................................... 19 

Marking Tasks Completed: Checklist Format ............................................................................................. 19 

Update Task Status: Percentage Completed Format ................................................................................. 20 

Quick Meetings ................................................................................................................................................ 20 

Post Comments .................................................................................................................................... 20 

Post Privately ....................................................................................................................................... 20 

Share a Document ............................................................................................................................... 21 

Join a Webcast or Webinar ............................................................................................................................ 22 

Directory........................................................................................................................................................... 23 

Web Forms ....................................................................................................................................................... 23 

View or Edit Your Submission .................................................................................................................... 24 

Find Your Draft Record ............................................................................................................................... 24 

Rate or Comment on a Record ................................................................................................................... 25 

Messages ......................................................................................................................................................... 25 

Send a Message ......................................................................................................................................... 26 

Send a Message to a Group ....................................................................................................................... 26 

Search .............................................................................................................................................................. 27 

Quick Search .............................................................................................................................................. 27 

Site Search ................................................................................................................................................. 27 

Preferences ...................................................................................................................................................... 28 

Personal Profile .......................................................................................................................................... 28 

Login ........................................................................................................................................................... 28 

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Remember my Login ID and Password: .............................................................................................. 28 

Change Password: ............................................................................................................................... 28 

Change Login ID: ................................................................................................................................. 28 

Style ............................................................................................................................................................ 29 

Messages ................................................................................................................................................... 29 

External Email Subscriptions ...................................................................................................................... 29 

New Item Counts ........................................................................................................................................ 30 

Quick Meetings ........................................................................................................................................... 30 

Date Format and Time Zone Settings ........................................................................................................ 30 

Sound Notification....................................................................................................................................... 31 

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iCohere User Guide

Welcome to iCohere

This user guide covers basic actions for most iCohere feature modules. The iCohere platform allows site administrators to customize the names of each feature module on a site’s navigation menu; we will be referring to each feature by its generic iCohere name throughout this guide.

For example, the Discussions module in your site may be called Community Talk, but all functionality remains the same.

System Requirements

We strongly recommend using the newest version of your favorite browser for increased security, ease of use, and support for newer Web features.

Common Actions

Several actions are common to many areas of iCohere including announcements, discussions posts in topics and blogs, and other create or edit forms.

Formatting Text

In any area where you can enter text, you will find a Text Editor above the Text box.

Similar to the text formatting tools in Microsoft Word, the Text Editor will also support the insertion of images, hyperlinks, tables and emoticons.

Highlights

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Spell Check:

Access the Spell Checker by clicking the ABC icon. The spell checker will allow you to correct your spelling in your choice of several languages, as well as add words to your personal site dictionary.

Upload Image

You can add additional images to your text by clicking the Upload Image button, browsing to locate your image on your computer and then uploading it into the text area. Do not copy/paste an image into the text area.

Paste from Word

Text created in Word sometimes carries hidden code, and pasting directly into the textbox from Word can add that code into your text, with unexpected results. To remove hidden formatting, copy your text to your clipboard and then click the Paste from Word icon.

Open or Download an Attachment

To open an attachment, click the View button to the right of the attachment title.

If there are multiple attachments, click the title of the file you want to view, and then click the View button

Attach a File

From Your Computer:

1. On the Contribute or Edit form, scroll to Links and Attachments.

2. Click the Attach button.

3. On the Attach File popup, click Browse and locate your file.

4. Click Open to attach your file.

5. In the Title field, enter a title for your file.

6. Click Submit.

From the Resource Center:

1. On the Contribute or Edit form, scroll to Links and Attachments.

2. Click Attach.

3. From the Source drop-down list, choose Select from Library.

4. Enter desired keywords or other criteria.

5. Click Search.

6. Select your attachment by clicking on the file title.

7. Click Submit.

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Upload an Image

You can upload an image using the Media area on Create or Contribute forms, or by using the Image button on the text formatting toolbar located above every text box.

1. Scroll to the Media section on the Create or Contribute form.

2. Select either Above text or Below text for image placement.

3. Select Single Image.

4. Click the Upload button.

5. On the Upload Image popup, click Browse and locate your image.

6. Click Open to attach your image.

7. In the Title field, enter a title for your image.

8. Click Submit.

Make an Image a Clickable Link

Enter a URL into the Optional URL Link field, and then complete the form.

If you have used the Text Formatting Toolbar to upload your image, select the image and then click the hyperlink icon on the toolbar and enter your URL.

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Create a Photo Album

1. Navigate to the Media section of the Create, Edit or Contribute form.

2. Select either Above text or Below text for image placement.

3. Select Photo Album.

4. Click Upload. The Create / Edit Photo Album page opens.

5. On the Create / Edit Photo Album page at Step 1, enter a name for the album and click Next.

6. At Step 2, click Select Images.

7. Browse to the images to be uploaded.

8. On the Explore window, click Open to attach your selected images.

To attach additional images from other locations, repeat steps above.

9. Optionally, drag and drop images to reorder them. Click Apply.

10. Click the Caption button under an image. The Caption popup opens.

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11. In the Image Title field, which automatically enters the filename of the image, you can change the entry to a more friendly and descriptive title. Optionally, add a caption in the Image Caption field.

12. Click Save to submit and close the Caption popup.

13. Repeat as needed to caption each image

14. Click Apply to save any changes made while sorting images or adding captions.

15. Click Finish to save and close the Create / Edit Photo Album page

Upload a Video

1. On the Create, Edit or Contribute form, scroll to the Media section.

2. Choose the placement of your video (above or below text)

3. Click the Video radio button. The Upload/Link Video window opens.

4. Browse to find and select your video file.

File types accepted are: avi, .dv, .mov, .qt, .mpeg, .mpg, .mp4, .3gp, .asf, .wmv, .flv, .3g2. The maximum allowable file size is approximately 1 GB.

5. In the Title field, enter a title for your video.

6. Or select the Link to a video from YouTube or Vimeo radio button and paste the share or embed code for the video into the text area.

7. Click Submit. Note: Depending on the size of your video file, it may take some time to process.

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Upload an Audio File

1. On the Create, Edit or Contribute form, scroll to the Media section.

2. Choose the placement of your video (above or below text)

3. Select the Audio radio button.

4. Browse to find and select your video file

File types accepted are: .mp3, .wav, .wma, .qcelp, .amr-nb, .m4a

5. In the Title field, enter a title for your audio file.

6. Click Submit.

Announcements

The Announcements area of the site is used to keep you informed of important news and events. When an announcement is created, a copy may be sent to your email Inbox. Announcements can contain file attachments, images, and poll questions or RSVPs.

View an Announcement

In the Announcements area, scroll to the announcement you want to view or click its title to open it.

Announcements new for you since your last login are marked by a blue star.

Respond to a Poll or RSVP

1. In the lower right corner of the announcement, select your response to the Poll or RSVP.

2. Click Submit.

Enter Your Comments to a Poll or RSVP

1. In the lower right corner of the announcement, enter your comments in the Comment area.

2. Click Submit.

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View Poll or RSVP Results

If the creator of the poll or RSVP has elected to make the results public, view them by clicking the Stats button which will appear to the right of the poll/RSVP Submit button.

Hide Announcements

1. Select the Hide checkbox on the announcements you wish to hide.

2. Click Apply. Announcements designated as hidden are moved into the Storage Box above the announcements list, and no longer appear in your view.

Un-hide Announcements

1. Click the Storage Box.

2. Select the Unhide checkbox on the announcements you wish to unhide.

3. Click Apply. All hidden announcements disappear from your view

4. Click the Storage Box to return to the main view.

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Discussions

The Discussions feature has two levels: Forums and Topics. A forum is a room, or a category, within which site members can discuss multiple topics. Topics for discussion are located within a forum.

Post Comments

1. Click the Contribute button at the bottom of the last post or in upper right corner of the page.

2. This opens the Contribute form. On the form, optionally select a heading or enter a custom heading for the top of your post.

3. In the Text area, enter your comments.

4. Click Submit.

Edit Comments

1. Click the Edit button in the lower right corner of your post.

2. On the Edit Contribution form, make your changes.

3. Click Submit.

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Create a Linked Post

1. Click the number of the post you wish to reference.

2. Complete the Contribute form.

3. Click Submit.

Post Privately

1. Click the Contribute button in the lower right corner of a member’s post.

2. On the Contribute form, select Respond privately to ____.

3. Complete the Contribute form.

4. Click Submit.

Post Comments to a Blog

1. Click the Comments link in the lower right of the blog post.

2. Enter your comments in the text area.

3. Click Submit.

Edit Blog Comments

1. Click the Comments link if necessary to view your comment.

2. Click the Edit link.

3. Make your changes.

4. Click Submit.

Rate a Discussion Topic or Post

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Subscribe to Receive Discussion Topics in Your Email

If discussions topics have been set up to allow external email subscriptions in your site, you can choose to receive copies sent to your external email. You can then post your comments to the discussion directly from your email without logging into the site itself.

External email subscriptions are available two formats:

eList Discussions – Receive an email for every post made in a Topic as soon as it is created.

Digests – Receive all posts from the discussion topics you subscribe to on a single email. Choose digests daily or weekly digests.

Subscribe

Click Preferences (My Settings) on the navigation menu. Scroll to External Email Subscriptions.

Subscribe to eList Discussions

1. Click the Select button next to eList Discussions.

2. On the Subscriptions popup, select the check box for each topic you want to subscribe to.

3. Click Submit.

Note: To unsubscribe, clear the check boxes of the topics you no longer want to receive as emails. Click Submit.

Subscribe to Digests

1. Click the Select button next to Digests.

2. On the Subscriptions popup, select either the Daily or Weekly option for each topic you want to subscribe to.

3. Click Submit.

Note: To unsubscribe, click the Off button for each topic you no longer want to subscribe to. Click Submit.

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Resource Center

You can find files either by folder or by contributor.

To open a folder, just click its title.

To view all files by the members who uploaded them, click the Contributors button on the top toolbar.

To locate individual files by keyword search, enter your keyword in the search area at the top of the Resource Center page.

To open a folder, click on its title. The files inside are arranged by the date uploaded. Change the sort by clicking on the “Sort By” links above the files. To view or download a file, click on its title,

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If Ratings and Comments have been enabled for files in your site, you can rate a document by selecting from the ratings option at the top of the information area for each file.

Add your comments by clicking the word Comments on the file.

Expanded Rights If you have rights to upload and manage Resource Center files and folders, your top toolbar will display in Manage view:

Upload a File

1. On the top toolbar, click the Upload button. This opens the Upload form.

2. In the Title field, enter a file name.

3. In the Folder drop-down list, select the folder in which to upload your file.

4. In the Description field, enter a file description.

5. Optionally, enter author, publication date, copyright, version information and keywords.

6. In the Grant Access To section, assign view or replace rights for the document to desired groups.

7. Click Submit.

Edit File Information

To edit file information, click the edit button to the left of the file name.

Move a File

To move a file to a different folder:

1. Select the new folder from the drop-down list under the file name.

2. Click Apply.

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Replace a File

1. Locate the file to be replaced.

2. Click the File Info/Replace button. The Edit form opens.

3. Click Replace.

4. On the Replace form, click Browse and locate the replacement file. Select Save Previous Version if you wish to keep the old file in the folder.

5. Complete the Replace form.

6. Click Submit.

If any site members have downloaded the previous version of the file, you are given the option to send them an email replacement notification, with the new version attached.

7. To send a replacement notification, click Yes, Send Notification

8. Fill out the notification form. Click Send.

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Delete a File

1. Select the delete checkbox on the file to be deleted.

2. Click Apply in the upper right corner of the page.

3. Confirm deletion when prompted.

If the file you are deleting is attached to a discussion post or announcement, you will be prompted to either keep the file linked to the item, or to unlink the file.

Create a Folder

1. On the top toolbar, click the Manage button. This opens the Folder List.

2. On the Folder List, click Create.

3. The Folders Create form opens. On the Place Under drop-down list, select folder placement.

4. Enter a Name for your folder and, optionally, a description.

5. Click Continue.

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Your new folder will appear on the Folders List and as a folder choice when you upload a file.

Note: Empty folders do not display on the main Resource Library page. A folder only becomes visible after a file has been added to it.

Move a Folder or Multiple Files

From the Folder List page, you can move all files from one folder to a different folder, or move a folder and all its files to a sub-folder position under another folder.

1. Click the name of the folder you wish to work with.

2. On the Folders Edit popup, select the new folder where you wish to move the files, or select the new folder placement from the appropriate drop –down list.

3. Click Continue.

Delete a Folder

The delete option only appears on folders that are empty of files. In order to delete a folder containing files, you must delete the files first.

1. On the top toolbar, click the Manage Folders button.

2. On the Folder List that opens, click the title of the folder to be deleted.

3. On the Folders Edit form, click the Delete button.

4. Confirm your deletion when prompted.

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Calendar

Click Calendar on the navigation menu to view postings of upcoming events. Events on this Shared Calendar can be viewed by everyone. If enabled in your site, you can use the Personal Calendar to enter your individual schedule and reminders.

The default calendar view is the text based year format. You can temporarily change your view to a traditional month or weekly view by using the View buttons at the top of the page. To permanently change your calendar view, go to Preferences and set your choice.

View a Calendar Item

1. Click the calendar item you want to view. The calendar item information opens in a popup.

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Import a Calendar Item to your External Calendar

Create and import an iCalendar file to add a site calendar item to your external calendar. Click the iCal image and follow the prompts to save the file.

Create a Calendar Reminder

Create a reminder for important dates or events! Choose to have the reminder appear as a popup within the website, or you have the reminder delivered to your external email Inbox.

1. On the calendar item information popup, select Remind me, and enter how many days advance notice you would like. This will generate a popup calendar reminder within the site.

2. Optionally, in the Also send reminder via external email drop-down, select your email address. This will cause an email reminder to be sent to your external email address.

3. Click Close.

Link to Personal Site Calendar

If Personal Calendars are enabled in your site, you can add a public calendar item to your personal site calendar, select the Link to my personal calendar checkbox.

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Create a Calendar Item

If your site Administrator has enabled the Personal Calendar button

1. On the top toolbar of the main Calendar page, click the Shared or Personal button. This opens Create Calendar Item page

2. Enter a title in the Item field.

3. Optionally, add a Description.

4. Complete the Time fields: Type, Start Time, and Duration.

5. To repeat this item, select the timeframe and enter an end date.

6. Optionally, attach a link or file.

7. When done, click Submit.

Projects

The Projects module lets you view project task trackers created by site administrators and leaders.

1. Click the title of the task tracker you want to view.

The Tasks page opens, and you can view the details and status of each task.

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2. To view task details or task attachments, click the title of any task.

3. Click Back to return to the main Project Planning page.

View Tasks Assigned to You

1. Click the title of a project to open it.

2. On the top toolbar, under Display select Mine and under Status select Open or All.

3. Click Go.

Add Comments to a Task

1. Click a Task title to open it.

2. On the upper right corner of the Edit Task form, click the Edit button.

3. Enter your comments in the Description field.

4. Click Submit.

Marking Tasks Completed: Checklist Format

If the Project Task Manager has been designed as a checklist:

1. Open the Task Manager.

2. Check the completed box to the right of the task.

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3. Click Apply on the top toolbar.

Update Task Status: Percentage Completed Format

1. Click a Task title to open it.

2. Scroll to Status and Tracking. Enter the percentage of task completed.

3. Click Apply.

Quick Meetings

1. To start a Quick Meeting, click the link above the navigation menu that shows the number of people currently online.

2. Select the check box next to the name of each person you would like to invite to a chat.

3. Click Continue.

The chat room opens. Selected members receive a meeting invitation. If they accept the invitation, they are taken into the chat room. See Post to a Chat below for instructions on how to post your comments.

Post Comments

1. Enter your comments in the Message Text field.

2. Click Post Message Text

Post Privately

1. Under Participants, check the box next to the name of the person you want to post privately to.

2. Enter your message in the Message Text field.

3. Click Post Privately.

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Share a Document

1. Click Attach next to the Links and Attachments field.

2. Browse to find and select your file.

3. Click Submit.

4. Enter your message in the Message Text field.

5. Click Post Message Text. The link to your file displays under Documents and Links.

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Join a Webcast or Webinar

Depending on the type of presentation the event facilitator has chosen, a Webinar or Webcast may have telephone, VOIP or other call-in options for audio. This information will be provided to you prior to the meeting by your site administrator.

Before you join a presentation, click the link Is My Computer Ready? that appears in the presentation area. This will test your system to provide you with the best Collaboration Room experience.

Click the title of the meeting that appears under the words In Session. This opens the Webinar room.

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Directory

Click Directory on the navigation menu to view all site members and access their profiles.

From this page, you can send an email message to an individual member by clicking the envelope next to a member’s name.

Web Forms

Web Forms are data collection areas used for surveys, questionnaires or

To add your information or comments to a web form, click the Add New Record button. Depending on your site Administrator’s preference, this button may have a different name, such as “Provide Your Feedback” or Contribute”.

Once you have opened a Web Form, all you need to do is enter your responses in the areas provided. Information collected is called a record.

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Simply fill in the form fields, and click Submit when done, or Continue Later.

View or Edit Your Submission

To view or edit your submission, select Mine under Browse Records and then click the Go button.

1. Click the View button to edit your record. The drilldown results window will display.

2. Click the Edit button

3. Make your changes and click Submit.

Find Your Draft Record

When you are completing your submission and click the button Continue Later (instead of Submit) your record is saved as a draft. Only you are able to view or edit your submission until you complete and submit it.

To find your draft record, select Drafts in the Browse Records area and then click Go.

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Click the Edit icon on your draft and continue on to complete and submit your submission.

Rate or Comment on a Record

If Ratings or Comments have not been enabled in your site, this option will not be available.

Messages

The Messages module provides you with a personal site email center. When a message is sent to your Messages Inbox, a copy is also sent to your external email address.

You can send messages from the Messages area to individuals or groups.

To open a message, click its title:

To reply to a message, click the Reply button on the top of the open message.

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Send a Message

1. On the top toolbar, click the Create button.

2. On the Create form, you can select your recipients for both your original message in two ways:

Enter the recipient’s first name in the Nickname field and click the Plus button.

Click the Select button and find your recipient on the Member List.

3. In the Subject field, enter a title for your message.

4. In the Text field, enter your message.

5. Click Send.

Send a Message to a Group

You can send a message to the members Group that have rights to.

1. On the top toolbar, click the Create button.

2. On the Create form, click Select.

3. On the Recipients popup, select your desired Group from the drop-down list.

4. Click the word All next to the alphabet letters. This will display the names of all the Group’s members.

5. Select your recipients. You also have options to CC or BCC group members.

6. On the Create form, create your message.

7. Click Send.

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Search

Quick Search

Search the entire site using the Search tool that always displays in the upper right corner of each page.

1. In the Search text box, enter your keywords.

2. Click Go.

Site Search

The Site Search module, accessed by clicking Site Search on the navigation menu, allows you to target specific areas within the site by keyword or contributor, refine your search by date and choose the sort style that you prefer.

1. Under Search Scope, select the areas you wish to search.

2. Under Search Criteria, enter search parameters. Options include Title, Tags/Keywords, Contributor, Deep Search (search within uploaded documents and attachments), Upload Date, and Ratings (if enabled in your site).

3. Select your preferred sort from the Sort results by dropdown.

4. Click Search.

Use the Keyword Search at the top of the Search Results page if you wish to further to refine your search.

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Preferences

Edit your personal site settings in the Preferences or My Settings area. Options include adding your photo to your personal profile, changing profile information, choosing a new password or changing your default Calendar display.

You can also subscribe to have discussion posts sent to your email address, either individually or in daily or weekly digest format. Just scroll to External Email Subscriptions and select the topics you want sent to you.

Personal Profile

To edit the personal profile information, or to add your photo to your profile: iCohere will accept .jpg, .png, or .gif files. The recommended size is 100 X 100 pixels, or smaller. If you upload a larger photo, the iCohere system will scale it down to fit the recommended size, but image quality may be compromised.

1. Scroll to Personal Profile.

2. Click Edit Profile.

3. To upload your photo, click the Upload or Replace button that appears in the Photo field of the page. To edit your profile information, or to complete your profile, enter the necessary information in the appropriate field.

4. Click Submit.

Login

Remember my Login ID and Password: Allow iCohere to set a cookie on your login page. You will see a Remember Me checkbox on the Log in page the next time you log in to the site.

Change Password: Change your password for all the sites you belong to where the password is in use.

Change Login ID: Change or unify your Login ID for multiple sites. First enter and confirm your new login ID and submit. All sites where your current Login ID is in use will display, and show if your proposed new login ID is already in use. If it is in use by you, enter your password and submit. If your new password is in use by another, cancel and reselect.

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Style

If your site Administrator has elected to allow each site member to select their choice of interface color, the Style area will display. Click the Edit Color and Texture button to make your selections.

Messages

Select the default folder when saving an email message created in the site. Default choices are the Sent folder or your site Inbox. Creating additional folders in the Messages area of your site will add them as additional choices.

External Email Subscriptions

Set options for receiving email messages sent from the site, or subscribe to receive via email discussion posts from available topics.

Email Format: HTML or Text only.

Subscribe to: Messages/Announcements: The default setting is Always, which ensures that you receive important email communications from the site. Other choices are Never or Only from Administrators/Leaders. By selecting Never, as a participant of the site, you are agreeing to allow site Administrators to bypass the Never setting at their discretion.

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Subscribe to: eList Discussions: Receive discussion posts in real time as they are created from your choice of available topics. You can also unsubscribe to any topic in this area.

Subscribe to: Digests: Receive discussion posts in daily or weekly digest format from your choice of available topics. You can also unsubscribe from a topic in this area.

Subscribe to: Site Status Reports: Receive an email showing the number of new items, such as posts, in areas that you have rights to view. Select the frequency of the emails from the drop-down list.

New Item Counts

Each time you login, new discussion posts, messages and announcements will be marked by a blue star on the menu. You can reset the count to zero for any of these modules, and the stars will disappear.

Quick Meetings

Set or change your availability for Quick Meeting invitations.

Date Format and Time Zone Settings

Select your choice for date formatting throughout the site, or edit your time zone settings.

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Sound Notification

Manage the sound notifications for Quick Meeting invitations, site time-out warnings and other site alerts.