LIVE CAPTURE — Camera, Gallery, Barcode and Thumbnail
Choose a capture action from the opening image.
Images can be selected locally. Private and public file delivery requires a secure server-side attachment service.
REAL-TIME ALERTS
Browser notification permission can be requested here. Server-generated real-time alerts require an alert backend.
CONTACTS — Find Messenger Person
Use an approved contact email in the existing Find Messenger panel.
PROFILE AND SETTINGS
Account profile, optional nickname, preferred language and sign-out.
INSTALL / DOWNLOAD CANADARM 1
Use your browser’s Add to Home Screen / Install App command if available. Native Apple, Android and desktop packages are not provided by this HTML.
CANADARM 1 MOBILE APP
Connect in your language — private messaging, public rooms and video conferencing.
100% FREE FOR ONE YEAR
No payment required. Access is subject to annual renewal and administrator approval. Access requires email verification and administrator approval.
? Help ? HelpCANADARMS — LOCAL DATE & TIME
BUTTON 1 — LIVE VIDEO CONFERENCING
BUTTON 2 — PRIVATE CHAT
BUTTON 3 — PUBLIC CHAT ROOMS
BUTTON 4 — LANGUAGE
BUTTON 5 — WALKIE-TALKIE
Microphone controls for your selected Messenger person.
? HelpBUTTON 6 — MAPS / LOCATION
BUTTON 7 — DISTRESS / HELP
Emergency message preparation.
? HelpCANADARM 1 — APP INSTRUCTIONS
Select a chapter to open step-by-step instructions. The instructions are separate from the Messenger and do not change its controls.
CHAPTER 01Register and Sign In — Email Address
- Enter your own email address in the registration or access form.
- Follow the email verification instructions sent to that address.
- Wait for administrator approval when requested.
- Open the sign-in link sent to your email to access your approved account.
- Use the same approved email account on your phone and computer. Keep your sign-in link private.
Registration and messages require an internet connection.
Individual button instructions
Enter your email address and request free yearly access. Follow the verification instructions delivered to your email.
Check whether your email account has been approved and request an account sign-in link.
Choose a profile photo if desired, then save it. The photo is optional.
Save your optional nickname or profile information. Your approved account remains associated with your email.
Copy your legacy contact reference if needed; finding Messenger people uses email addresses only.
End your current account session on this device.
CHAPTER 02Button 1 — Live Video Conferencing
- Open BUTTON 1 — LIVE VIDEO CONFERENCING.
- Choose START CAMERA to preview your camera; choose STOP CAMERA to stop it.
- Use MICROPHONE ON / OFF to control your microphone.
- Under FIND MESSENGER, enter the other person's approved email address and select FIND MESSENGER PERSON.
- When no person is selected, the screen displays “NO MESSENGER PERSON SELECTED HERE”.
- Use START VIDEO CALL and ENABLE PHONE RINGING as appropriate. Use END CALL to finish.
- Use the VIDEO MESSENGER CHAT message box and SEND for text, and CHOOSE YOUR LANGUAGE to select a language.
Camera and microphone permission may be requested by your device. Calls require internet access.
Individual button instructions
Request camera permission and start your local camera preview.
Stop the camera preview.
Toggle your microphone; your device may ask for microphone permission.
Start a call to the selected Messenger person. First find or select the intended person.
Accept an incoming call from the displayed person.
Decline an incoming call.
Enable audible ringing when supported by the device and browser.
End the current video call.
Enter the approved Messenger person’s email address to find and select that contact.
Send the text entered in the video Messenger chat to the selected person.
Open the language selector associated with the video chat.
CHAPTER 03Button 2 — Private Chat
- Open BUTTON 2 — PRIVATE CHAT.
- Find the intended approved Messenger person by email address if not already selected.
- Enter a private message in the message box and press SEND PRIVATE MESSAGE.
- Read incoming messages in the private conversation area.
Private messaging requires internet access.
Individual button instructions
Send your private text message to the selected Messenger person.
Open the video conferencing section for the selected person.
CHAPTER 04Button 3 — Public Chat Rooms
- Open BUTTON 3 — PUBLIC CHAT ROOMS.
- Choose or enter a public room using the controls shown inside the tab.
- Write your message and use the room's send control.
- Read messages shared in that room.
Public room messages are different from private messages and require internet access.
Individual button instructions
Send a message to the current public chat room. Public messages are visible to participants in that room.
CHAPTER 05Button 4 — Language
- Open BUTTON 4 — LANGUAGE.
- Select your preferred language using the available language control.
- When writing a video-chat message, use CHOOSE YOUR LANGUAGE below the SEND button.
Translation services may require internet access; do not assume translations are available offline.
Individual button instructions
Save your preferred language setting.
Open the language controls to select your preferred language.
CHAPTER 06Button 5 — Walkie-Talkie
- Open BUTTON 5 — WALKIE-TALKIE.
- Read the on-screen status and select a Messenger person when required.
- Use the microphone controls provided in this section, following any device permission prompts.
Live voice communication requires internet access.
Individual button instructions
Open the existing video and microphone controls used for voice communication.
CHAPTER 07Button 6 — Maps / Location
- Open BUTTON 6 — MAPS / LOCATION.
- Allow location permission if you want the app to use your device's location.
- Use the map and location controls displayed in this section.
- Check the location shown before sharing it with anyone.
Map tiles and location-sharing features may require internet access. GPS availability depends on the device.
Individual button instructions
Request device location permission and display the location if available.
CHAPTER 08Button 7 — Distress / Help
- Open BUTTON 7 — DISTRESS / HELP.
- Review the on-screen information and any location shown.
- Use the help or distress controls as labeled in the app.
- Confirm the intended recipient and the status of any outgoing message.
Do not rely on internet-based distress messaging as a replacement for local emergency services. If you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services directly.
Individual button instructions
Prepare a distress message for review. Verify the recipient and delivery status. For immediate danger, contact local emergency services directly.