Defining Your Audio and Video Tools
Sametime Connect lets you show other people the audio and video tools that you can use. For example, you can specify that you have a microphone but that you do not have a video camera. The settings you specify determine what other people see when they view your available audio and video tools. Other people use these settings to determine whether you will be able to participate in their meetings.
You might be prompted to define your audio and video tools the first time you log on to Sametime Connect.
To define your audio and video tools:
- Choose Options - Preferences.
- Select the Audio/Video tab.
- Under My Available Tools, select the options that apply to your computer hardware:
- I have a microphone.
- I have speakers.
- I have a video camera.
- (Optional) If you selected any of the options in step 3, click "Test My Audio/Video Tools" to test your audio and video equipment. A simulated meeting starts, allowing you to test your audio and video tools to make sure they function properly.
Tip Click Troubleshooting for help with audio and video problems.
- Select "Confirm my available tools every time I log on" if you want to define your audio and video equipment every time you log on to Sametime Connect. This feature is useful if you have a portable computer that cannot use all of your equipment in some locations.
Note The Meeting Room allows you to set audio/video preferences. The preferences for the Meeting Room help you ensure that your audio and video are functioning properly during meetings.