Conferencing with Connect

Open web browser.

Plug in microphone or webcam

Quick Key points checklist (see following pages) •Plug in webcam or headset before starting Connect (don’t install drivers unless it is your own computer) • Identify microphone (in audio setup wizard) • Turn mic on/double check volume • Make sure speaker volume is low and not too close to your microphone to reduce any feedback.

Log in to Connect ‘room’ http://connect.exeter.ac.uk/’yourroom’

Either with your Uni details or if you aren’t part of the University select the ‘Guest’ option.

Check the audio settings

Using the ‘Wizard’ select Mic and then check

recording levels.

Allow Adobe to install Flash drivers if offered.

If microphone/webcam not listed, unplug it, plug it in again and restart the Wizard. If plugging in a webcam or mic to a lecture theatre PC – say ‘No’ when prompted to install drivers (usually prompted twice)

Having set it, then turn ‘Audio’ on

Mic should turn ‘green’ and you should see little green lines radiating from it.

When speaking you should see ‘waves’ from the mic icon

You can also adjust manually the audio volume from the ‘mic’ menu. If the mic or webcam is relatively close to the podium or speaker – volume setting is probably best around the ‘85’ mark.

To avoid any ‘incoming’ sounds keep speaker volume low

If using a webcam (and you are in Connect as a Presenter)

Turn on the camera – the initial image will be small so that you can preview it but you will need to click the option to ‘Start sharing’

If you want to ‘Share’ use the menu in the middle of the pod

If plugins are offered, choose to install them. This window will then recede to the task bar at the bottom of the screen (small white and green icon ) – click on it to reopen it.

First choose share screen

Then select the Desktop option (monitor option won’t be offered if there is only one

monitor)

When you are sharing your screen you should see a mini dashboard at the bottom of your Connect screen

Expand and collapse the dashboard here

Full screen Connect here

Upload a file for sharing

You can upload a ppt, flv or pdf to

share in a presentation

Uploaded files or Browse computer for a new upload

PPTs loaded in the Connect ‘Share pod’ can be navigated using the controls at the bottom or on the right

There are Chat, file sharing and other options that may be made available

If your role is a ‘participant’ you can use the ‘Chat’tool at any point, but you will need to use

the ‘Raise hand’ to speak audibly.

Raise hand to speak

Recording a meeting

Choose Record meeting from the ‘Meeting’ menu

Give the session a useful name to distinguish it from other recordings

From the ‘Red dot’ in the upper right you will be able to Pause or Stop recording at any time (everything that happens in Connect is recorded)

Double check that your microphone is active ie ‘green’

If you are the ‘Host’ or convenor