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iOS Users Guide
The iOS Users Guide contains information for accessing and using the HCL Sametime Premium and Sametime on an iOS mobile device.
Getting started with Sametime for iOS
You can install and use HCL Sametime® on an Apple mobile device.
Logging in and out
Use the HCL Sametime® app to log into a Sametime community.

iOS Users Guide
The iOS Users Guide contains information for accessing and using the HCL Sametime Premium and Sametime on an iOS mobile device.
- New features in HCL Sametime 12 for iOS
  HCL Sametime® for iOS version 12 has new features and enhancements.
- Getting started with Sametime for iOS
  You can install and use HCL Sametime® on an Apple mobile device.
  - Installing Sametime on your device
    Before you can use HCL Sametime® on your iOS device you must install the HCL Sametime app.
  - Adding a new community
    You can reconfigure and subsequently change the Sametime community connection information with connection information that your administrator provides.
  - Logging in and out
    Use the HCL Sametime® app to log into a Sametime community.
- Using Sametime Chat
  You can change your availability status, work with contacts, manage settings and chat with other Sametime® users. You can have multiple devices logged in simultaneously with persistent chat histories on your devices.
- Using Sametime Meetings
  If you use Sametime Premium, you can create and manage meetings that you own by selecting Meetings from the menu. The Meetings screen also shows a list of recent meetings that you joined and entry field for entering the name of a meeting you want to join or start.
- Managing Sametime app settings
  You can manage settings for the HCL Sametime app on your mobile device. Settings persist on the server so the server maintains the settings on installations and other mobile devices.
- Managing device settings
  You can manage some Sametime settings from the device settings.
- Getting help and contacting support
  You can access the online HCL Sametime iOS Users Guide and contact support from the Help and Support screen.
- Displaying Sametime product information
  You can find information about the installed HCL Sametime product on the About screen.

Logging in and out

Use the HCL Sametime® app to log into a Sametime® community.

Before you begin

You must start HCL Sametime® app before you can log in. On most iOS devices, Sametime is installed on your home screen. To find the Sametime app on your device, look for the Sametime® icon:

Additionally, you or an administrator must configure a community before you can log in to its chat community.

About this task

The first time you log in to the Sametime app, it requests your credentials to connect to a Sametime community. You stay connected until you log off. The app remembers the connection, based on settings that the administrator defined. As long as these settings are in affect and you do not log off, your reconnect with the server automatically when you open the app. Be aware that you are logged off when the Sametime server undergoes an update. If this occurs while you are connected, you receive a message to indicate that you must establish the session again, and the app prompts you for your credentials.

Procedure

On the Log in screen, enter your credentials in the User ID and Password fields.
If your log in process requires a password, the Password field is available. If the login requires your corporate credentials, the app directs you to your corporate webpage to complete the log in process.
Select your availability status in the Status field. The default is I am available.
You can set your status as one of the following statements:
- I am available
- I am away
- In a meeting
- Do not disturb
After you log in, your status shows under your name.
Tap Log In.
After your credentials are verified, the Sametime Chat screen opens.
To exit chat, click the menu icon and select Logout.