Connecting to the conference:

1. Call the bridge operator using the telephone number given to you prior to the session.
2. Follow instructions given after our connection with the network operator. You maybe placed on hold.
3. If you have trouble connecting with the network, please refer to the operator index provided by your site facilitator.
4. The network operator may do a quick check to make sure that all connections have been made and that the telewriter is ready. Please follow his/her instructions.

Using the microphone:

1. Press the microphone bar firmly in the middle before speaking.
2. When speaking, keep the microphone about 8" (inches) away from your mouth.
3. Do not press the microphone bar unless you intend to speak.

Using the telewriter and pen:

It is important to become familiar with the pen and telewriter prior to going on-line. The commands that control the pen are located at the top of the writing pad. These commands are activated by firmly touching the pen point to the desired command square.

1. Select a colour and a line width by pressing the pen to the appropriate square on the telewriter pad.
2. Press the pen firmly to the pad when you wish to write. A small x will show on-screen where the writing will begin.
3. Remove the pen from the pad when you are finished writing.

The following commands are the ones most frequently used to encourage active participation at each site. The other commands are particularly useful to the instructor. Practice off-line to gain confidence with the technology.