Getting Started

This guide will provide step-by-step instructions for hosting a Dimdim meeting and presenting a Powerpoint. For more detailed instructions on specific program features see the Dimdim Web Conferencing Guide.

Things to note about Dimdim's Terms of Use:

  • Dimdim expects its users to be of 18 years of age or older.
  • Dimdim requests that users do not present "Third Party Content".
  • Dimdim also reserves the right to gather system data from your computer.

CCS Limited Support Statement: Though we do provide you with a tutorial for its use, Dimdim is not formally supported by CCS.

What You Will Need:

  • Internet Connection
  • Webcam
  • Microphone
  • Headphones (highly recommended)
  • Compatible Web Browser (Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari)
  • Adobe Flash Player (on most systems)

STEP 1: Register a Dimdim ID

  1. Open a web browser and navigate to: http://www.dimdim.com
  2. Click Host Meeting.
  3. Click Create Account.
  4. Click Sign Up under the “Free” payment plan.
  5. Fill out your Dimdim ID, email address, and password.
  6. Confirm that you have read/understood the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
  7. Click Create Account. 

NOTE: Once you have registered your DimDim ID, you account will be immediately activated. In addition, you will receive a confirmation email but no additional information/confirmation is necessary to complete the account creation

STEP 2: Sign-in to the Dimdim website

  1. Open a web browser and navigate to: http://www.dimdim.com
  2. Click on Host Meeting.
  3. Under “Sign in to your account” fill out your Dimdim ID and password.
  4. Click on Sign In.

STEP 3: Hosting

  1. Click on Host Meeting.
  2. Open the “General” menu tab in the Host Meeting window. (It should be open by default)
  3. Fill out the name of your meeting in the “Meeting Name” field provide.
  4. Open up the “Options” section in the General Menu tab.
  5. Fill out a description of your meeting in the “Agenda” field.
  6. Fill out a list of your participant’s emails in the “Invitees” field, separating each individual address with a semicolon.
  7. Click on the “Features” menu tab.
  8. Under the “A/V & Chat” options turn off Auto Microphone and Auto HandsFree.
  9. Under the “SynchroLive Resources” options set your Meeting Length (hours/minutes).
  10. Click on START.

TIP: By disabling Auto Microphone and Auto HandsFree you ensure that when new users join your meeting that they do not immediately begin broadcasting their audio. This allows you (the host) to control and assign microphone access as it is needed.

Once you have started the meeting you will need to activate (or disable) your webcam.

To activate the Webcam:

  1. In the Adobe Flash Player dialog box click on “Allow.”

STEP 4: Invite participants to your meeting

  1. Click on “Invite…” in the Participants window OR click on your username in the Participants window.
  2. Fill out a list of your participant’s emails in the first field, separating each individual address with a semicolon.
  3. Click on Dimdim email to send your invitations OR click on Local email to send your invitat ions via a locally installed email client. (i.e. Microsoft Outlook)

STEP 5: Load Powerpoint presentation

  1. Click on Document in the left side of the Dimdim interface.
  2. Browse your local hard drive/directory for the pertinent ppt/pptx file.
  3. Click on Share.

Once you have loaded the Powerpoint you can navigate through the various slides by either using the thumbnails or the various arrows, pause/play keys within the whiteboard area of the Dimdim interface.