Use it to Mute/Unmute your microphone while in a call/meeting. This helps other sites identify who is speaking before the video catches up to show the person currently talking. When video conferencing with multiple sites, start by saying your name and location (for example, 'This is Eddie at USC').These can be heard by the other attendees, and will be distracting. Avoid 'side conversations' when your microphone is on, and try not to rustle papers or make tapping sounds near the microphone.Expect a few extra seconds of delay in getting an answer, because of the technology and distance involved (at minimum, give the other person time to unmute their microphone). Direct your questions to a specific site, and preferably a specific person.Use the Q&A function, to get the presenters attention.Use the chat channel to indicate you'd like to speak.In a larger meeting, the best idea when needing to interrupt a speaker is to:.If you interrupt a speaker to add something, or ask a question, they may not hear you instantly, resulting in a disjointed break in the meeting.

Video conferencing sometimes involves a slight delay in signals being sent and received.This keeps background noises to a minimum a 'must' during Zoom meetings. When not speaking, mute your microphone via the mute button in Zoom.Once you've got everything sorted you'll want to test your audio and video devices, you can even connect to a test Zoom meeting to familiarise yourself with Zoom. After logging in, the Zoom window should login automatically Your default web browser will open and prompt you to enter your email address and password.To make the most out of your Zoom experience you will need to sign into Zoom using your USC email address and password. Follow the download and installation prompts.Visit to download the Zoom software for your device.Downloadīefore you can connect to a Zoom meeting you will need to download the Zoom software. This service is free to use for USC staff and students. Zoom is a collaboration tool that is ideal for online classes, meetings, special events, webinars and job interviews.

Use zoom for conference call