1. Click the app icon (it looks like a video camera) to open the dashboard and get started.
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2. In the upper right-hand corner you will see the settings icon. Clicking this icon opens a view window that shows your device’s audio and webcam so you to test them.
This is a good way to make sure the tools you need to host a video conference are working.
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3. When you’re ready to create a meeting, simply click Join or start a meeting.
4. You will be asked to enter a meeting code if you are joining an existing meeting, or to title the meeting you are creating. Click Continue.
5. On this screen, you will again have a chance to make sure your device’s audio and video capabilities are working. On the right-hand side of the view screen, click Join now to start your meeting.
6. A window will pop up with your meeting information and a link to Add people.
Clicking this will list all people in your Gmail contacts along with a field to invite others not in your contacts.
7. After choosing who to invite, click Send invitation. This will send the meeting link to your attendees.
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8. If you are the presenter, from your screen you will see tools for conducting your conference. In the bottom right-hand corner, click the three dots. This will give you the option to Record meeting. You will also find Turn on
captions for members who are hearing impaired.
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9. Also at the bottom of the screen, you will also see Present now. Clicking this gives you the option to share your screen and anything you have displayed there, including slide presentations and videos.
At the top of the screen, you will see two icons. The first tells you how many people are currently in your meeting. Clicking it will show you who is attending and if they are muted or not. You can also send a quick invite or reminder to anyone you see has forgotten to join.
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10. The second icon opens the chat features. This is good for keeping tabs on questions being asked by muted participants. You can also share documents, links, and images through the chat feature.
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