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    Camera, microphone, and basic fuctions (Desktop)

    • Mike Wheatley |
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    • 52 seconds
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      The main window will display a live video from participants who have their camera turned on, or a profile picture (or initials) from participants who have their camera turned off.

      Change video settings

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      To change your camera settings (including choosing which camera you want to use), click the arrow next to the Camera icon.
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      Choose the camera you want to use, or click "More video effects and settings" to open the full video settings menu.
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      Click "Settings" to open the full video settings menu.
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      Adjust the settings, then click the "X" at the top-right to close the settings menu.

      Change audio settings

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      To change your audio settings (including choosing which microphone and speaker/headphones you want to use), click the arrow next to the Mic icon.
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      Choose the speaker and microphone you want to use, or click "More audio settings" to open the full audio settings menu.
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      Adjust the settings, then click the "X" at the top-right to close the settings menu.

      Turn your camera on/off

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      To turn your camera on or off, click "Camera". Your camera is **turned off** if there is a slash through the camera icon. It's up to you if you want to turn your camera on or off.

      Mute/unmute your microphone

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      To unmute or mute your microphone, click "Mic". Your microphone is **muted** if there is a slash through the microphone icon.
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      TIP: Loud echoing sounds (also known as "feedback") occur during a meeting when audio from someone's speaker easily enters their microphone, repeating in a loop over and over again. Feedback be avoided by using headphones instead of a speaker, and keeping your microphone muted until you want to talk.

      Open the Chat window

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      To open the chat window, click "Chat".
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      To type a chat message, type your message into the box and hit the "Enter" key. Chat messages can be seen by everyone who has been invited to the meeting, **even if they are not attending the meeting.**

      Open the Participants window

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      To open the Participants window, click "People". A list will appear showing everyone attending this meeting, as well as everyone who has been invited to this meeting.