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How to Video Chat with Zoom
Zoom is a video chat platform that is gaining popularity in many settings. It’s
often used to virtually attend conferences, talks, and events. Zoom works
with iOS, Android, and Windows operating systems. You can use Zoom in
your browser, or you can download the app on your devices. You don’t need
a Zoom account to join a call or chat.
Join a Meeting from Your Browser
1. Go to Zoom.us and click on JOIN A MEETING.
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2. To join the meeting you were invited to, enter your Personal Link Name or
Meeting ID. Meeting IDs are numerical. You most likely received an email
with the link for the Zoom call. You can click on the link in your email, or
copy and paste it into the field. Click Join when ready.
3. It isn’t necessary to download or run the Zoom application to join a
meeting. Just click join from your browser in the bottom, right of your
screen.
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4. Enter Your Name to join the meeting. Then click Join.
Navigating Meeting Controls
When you join a meeting, your name will be displayed at the center of the screen.
The bar at the bottom is where the meeting controls are located. Let’s explore
these icons.
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Click on this icon to select the source audio for the call: phone or
computer.
▪ Computer audio: if you want to use your computer audio,
click Join Audio by Computer
▪ Phone call: If you select Phone Call, you’ll be provided
with a phone number, a conference ID, and a participant ID.
Once your audio is working, you’ll see a different icon: a
microphone. You can click on this icon to Mute and Unmute your
microphone.
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Click on this icon to start your
video. If this is the first time you’re
using Zoom, you’ll be asked to
allow Zoom to use your camera.
Click Allow.
Click Stop Video to turn your camera off
Click Invite to invite other people to join the meeting. You can
choose to invite by email, IM, phone, or Room system. The last
two options require premium subscriptions.
This icon tells you how many people are currently in the meeting.
If the host of the meeting allows it, you can share your screen
by clicking the Share Screen icon. This means that the other
participants will be able to see your desktop or the application
you want to share.
Click on this icon to access the chat window and chat with other
participants. You can send a message to the entire group or to an
individual user.
Click here for more options, like disabling video recording.
Click here to leave the meeting when it’s over. You can
also leave the meeting, while it continues for the other
participants. Confirm on the next screen that you want
to leave.
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Zoom Video Calls
When the meeting is in progress, the video of the person who is speaking
will appear at the center of the screen. The video of all the other participants
(not currently speaking) will be at the top of the screen.
If the person speaking has dialed in using a phone, you’ll see an image like the
one below instead of video
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Using the Zoom App
The Zoom app is a great option for taking video
calls on-the-go! The first step is to make sure you’ve
downloaded the Zoom app on your smartphone. You
can download it just like you would download any
other app: from the App Store (iPhone) or Google
Play Store (Android).
1. Tap Join a Meeting.
2. Tap either Personal Link Name or Join with a meeting ID and
enter your information. Then tap Join.
3. To join the meeting, you’ll be asked to enter
Your Name and then tap Continue.
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4. Select Join with Video.
5. Confirm your audio preferences. If you
have a strong internet connection, there’s
no reason to not use Internet Audio.
Tap Leave when
you’re done with
the call.
** Note the icons at the
bottom are the same
as the ones we saw in the
browser.
6. Confirm that you’re ready to leave the call.
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Successful Video Tips
▪ Background – It is helpful if your background is clean and uncluttered. Try to
find a neutral space as a backdrop, like a wall or a door. This helps other
participants focus on you rather than what is behind you.
▪ Camera position – Your camera should be at eye level. When using a laptop
for video calls, lots of people make the mistake of pushing the camera back.
Try using a stack of books or magazines to get your computer at the right
height.
▪ Lighting – The room you choose should have good lighting. You might
consider putting a lamp next to your computer facing your face to make sure
that you look your best!
▪ Eye contact – Remember to make eye contact with the other participants. This
means looking directly into the camera, not at the image of yourself!
▪ Rehearse – Do a dress rehearsal to make sure that you know how to set
everything up. You’ll want to know how to position your camera, how to use
the technology, and what the background looks like on camera.
▪ Noise – Find a quiet space! Normal, everyday sounds can be very distracting
on video. If you live on a noisy street, sit as far away from the window as
possible. You may want to mute yourself when not speaking if there is a lot of
background noise.
▪ Hand gestures – If you use your hands a lot when you talk, try to keep these
gestures to a minimum. If there is a delay or a lag in the connection, it can look
worse if your hand is blocking your face!