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Your First Chat - Step by Step Guide

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🎯 What You’ll Learn

• Start a new conversation
• Choose the right AI model
• Ask effective questions
• Manage your chat history
• Use basic features

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🚀 Step 1: Access the Chat Interface

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Option A: From the Dashboard

1. Log in to your Dobby AI account at dobby.monleru.fun
2. You’ll see the main chat interface
3. Look for the input field at the bottom

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Option B: Direct Chat Access

1. The chat interface is the main page
2. Click in the text area to start typing
3. The interface will be ready for your first message

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🤖 Step 2: Choose Your AI Model

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Model Selector Location

• Look for the model dropdown in the top-right corner
• It shows the current model (default: Dobby-70B)
• Click to see all available options

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Model Recommendations for Beginners

• Dobby-70B (Default) - Our custom model, great for most tasks
• GPT-3.5 Turbo - Fast and reliable for most tasks

• GPT-4 - Most capable but slower
• Good for: Analysis, creative writing, complex problem-solving

• Dobby-70B - Fast and efficient
• GPT-3.5 Turbo - Fastest response times

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💬 Step 3: Start Your First Conversation

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Example First Messages

Hello! I'm new to this platform. Can you help me understand what you can do?

I need help writing a professional email to my boss about working from home.

Can you explain machine learning in simple terms with examples?

Write a short story about a robot who discovers emotions.

Help me write a Python function to calculate the factorial of a number.

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Tips for Better Conversations

• ❌ “Help me with coding”
• ✅ “Help me write a Python function to sort a list of numbers”

• ❌ “Fix this error”
• ✅ “I’m getting a ‘list index out of range’ error in this Python code: [paste code]”

• “Can you explain that in more detail?”
• “What are some alternatives to this approach?”
• “How would this work in a different programming language?”

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🎨 Step 4: Explore Chat Features

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Message Actions

1. Hover over the AI’s message
2. Look for the copy icon (if available)
3. Click to copy the response

1. Look for the “Regenerate” button below the AI’s response
2. Click to get a new response to the same question
3. Useful when you want a different approach

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Chat Controls

• Click “Stop” if the AI is taking too long
• Useful for long responses you don’t need

• Use the “Clear” button to start fresh
• Your conversation will be lost (unless saved to a context)

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📁 Step 5: Save Your Conversation

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Understanding Contexts

1. Automatic Context Creation:
   • Your first conversation creates a context automatically
   • Look for the context name in the left sidebar
2. Manual Context Management:
   • Use the context navigator in the left sidebar
   • Create new contexts for different topics
   • Switch between existing contexts
3. Context Naming:
   • Give contexts descriptive names
   • Examples: “Python Learning”, “Work Emails”, “Creative Writing”

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Context Naming Tips

• “Python Learning - Week 1”
• “Work Project - Q4 Planning”
• “Creative Writing - Short Stories”
• “Research - Climate Change”

• “Stuff”
• “Chat 1”
• “Random”
• “Test”

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🔄 Step 6: Continue the Conversation

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Building on Previous Messages

1. You: “Explain what Python is”
2. AI: [Explains Python basics]
3. You: “How do I install it on Windows?”
4. AI: [Gives Windows-specific installation instructions]
5. You: “What about Mac?”
6. AI: [Provides Mac installation steps]

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Switching Topics

1. You: “Help me write a resume”
2. AI: [Helps with resume]
3. You: “Actually, can you help me prepare for a job interview instead?”
4. AI: [Switches to interview preparation]

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🎯 Step 7: Try Different Types of Questions

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Test These Question Types

What is the capital of France?

How do I bake a chocolate cake?

Write a haiku about the ocean.

I have a list of numbers and need to find the average. How do I do this in Python?

Compare the pros and cons of renewable energy sources.

Help me debug this JavaScript function: [paste code]

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🔧 Step 8: Customize Your Experience

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Adjust Settings

• Try different models for different tasks
• Dobby-70B for general conversation
• GPT-4 for complex reasoning
• GPT-3.5 for quick responses

• Dark Mode (Default) - Beautiful gradients and animations
• Light Mode - Clean, professional appearance
• Auto Mode - Follows your system preferences

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Voice Input

• Click the microphone icon in the input field
• Grant microphone permissions when prompted
• Speak your message clearly

• Real-time speech-to-text
• Multiple language support
• Noise cancellation
• Automatic punctuation

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🎉 Step 9: Next Steps

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What to Try Next

1. Explore Different Models:
   • Try the same question with different AI models
   • Notice the differences in responses
2. Create Multiple Contexts:
   • Set up contexts for different projects
   • Keep your conversations organized
3. Use Advanced Features:
   • Try voice input
   • Experiment with sharing conversations
   • Test the API integration
4. Join the Community:
   • Connect with other users
   • Share tips and tricks
   • Get help with advanced use cases

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Common Next Steps

• Context Management Guide
• Sharing Conversations
• API Integration
• Voice Input Guide

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🆘 Troubleshooting

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Common Issues

• Make sure you’re authenticated
• Try refreshing the page
• Check your internet connection

• You’ve used all daily credits
• Wait until tomorrow for reset
• Check your usage in the profile

• Check your internet connection
• Try refreshing the page
• Switch to a different model

• Grant microphone permissions
• Check browser compatibility
• Try refreshing the page

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Getting Help

• Check the FAQ for common issues
• Contact support if problems persist
• Join our community Discord for peer help