Post by Adam on Dec 8, 2023 11:20:31 GMT
ZOOM HOW-TO
We hope to see many of you in our Christmas Zoom party. I will have my ugly Christmas sweater and Santa hat on! Getting on Zoom is really very simple. Whether you join from a computer or a smart device, you first need to download the application.
IF YOU ARE ON A COMPUTER
Before the party, preferably a couple days before, do steps 1 and 2.
1. First, make sure you have a working Camera, Speakers and Microphone on your computer.
2. The below link should take you to the Zoom download which should happen automatically. You will then need to install the application as you would any other application. You do not need an account with Zoom to join someone-else's Zoom meeting (as in this case), but that does make it a little easier. You can also use a Google account to log into Zoom. If you have a Google account, I recommend this option.
zoom.us/support/download
3. A few minutes before the party starts, click on the zoom link that Emile posted in the invitation thread (posted below for reference). Your Zoom app should automatically start but the browser may ask you for permission to start it. If not, you may instead see your browser open and a popup that says something like “Open URL: Zoom Launcher?”. Just click on “Open URL: Zoom Launcher” and that should start Zoom.
us02web.zoom.us/j/89340497787?pwd=WE94Sm5KVG95Vmd0ZVd6eTlVUzNzUT09
Meeting ID: 893 4049 7787
Passcode: 537738
Note that if you use the link above, you won't need to enter the Meeting ID, but you will be asked for the passcode.
4. You may need to turn on the camera and microphone, which are both represented on the bottom of the page as icons.
IF YOU ARE ON A SMART PHONE OR TABLET
1. First, you need to download and install the ZOOM app. You can do this as you do for other apps in Google Play or Apple App Store.
2. A few minutes before the party starts, click on the zoom link that Emile posted in the invitation thread. Your Zoom app should automatically start but the browser may ask you for permission to start it.
3. You may need to unmute your microphone and turn on your camera, which can be done by clicking on the icons that represent these functions. Sometimes those icons disappear/hide. A quick tap on the screen should bring them back to view.
That's all there is to it.
If anyone needs any help with any of this, please send me a private message. I am more than happy to help.
I will also monitor the forum on the day of the party starting about 15 minutes prior. Send me a note if you are stuck and I am happy to give you a call to help.
Finally, if anyone wants some help getting going earlier in the day of the party, drop me a note.
I hope to see everyone at the annual Zoom party!
We hope to see many of you in our Christmas Zoom party. I will have my ugly Christmas sweater and Santa hat on! Getting on Zoom is really very simple. Whether you join from a computer or a smart device, you first need to download the application.
IF YOU ARE ON A COMPUTER
Before the party, preferably a couple days before, do steps 1 and 2.
1. First, make sure you have a working Camera, Speakers and Microphone on your computer.
2. The below link should take you to the Zoom download which should happen automatically. You will then need to install the application as you would any other application. You do not need an account with Zoom to join someone-else's Zoom meeting (as in this case), but that does make it a little easier. You can also use a Google account to log into Zoom. If you have a Google account, I recommend this option.
zoom.us/support/download
3. A few minutes before the party starts, click on the zoom link that Emile posted in the invitation thread (posted below for reference). Your Zoom app should automatically start but the browser may ask you for permission to start it. If not, you may instead see your browser open and a popup that says something like “Open URL: Zoom Launcher?”. Just click on “Open URL: Zoom Launcher” and that should start Zoom.
us02web.zoom.us/j/89340497787?pwd=WE94Sm5KVG95Vmd0ZVd6eTlVUzNzUT09
Meeting ID: 893 4049 7787
Passcode: 537738
Note that if you use the link above, you won't need to enter the Meeting ID, but you will be asked for the passcode.
4. You may need to turn on the camera and microphone, which are both represented on the bottom of the page as icons.
IF YOU ARE ON A SMART PHONE OR TABLET
1. First, you need to download and install the ZOOM app. You can do this as you do for other apps in Google Play or Apple App Store.
2. A few minutes before the party starts, click on the zoom link that Emile posted in the invitation thread. Your Zoom app should automatically start but the browser may ask you for permission to start it.
3. You may need to unmute your microphone and turn on your camera, which can be done by clicking on the icons that represent these functions. Sometimes those icons disappear/hide. A quick tap on the screen should bring them back to view.
That's all there is to it.
If anyone needs any help with any of this, please send me a private message. I am more than happy to help.
I will also monitor the forum on the day of the party starting about 15 minutes prior. Send me a note if you are stuck and I am happy to give you a call to help.
Finally, if anyone wants some help getting going earlier in the day of the party, drop me a note.
I hope to see everyone at the annual Zoom party!