How to use the multi media equipment TV
- If the TV is off,turn it on. As the TV turns on, make sure that the input selected is PC (which it should be by default)
- Select your input device. You can manually cycle through the input options by pressingINPUT,or choose directly (Picture on next page):
Mac- The attached desktop computer
VGA- A laptop connected via the VGA cable
HDMI- A laptop connected via the HDMI cable
- Change the volume using theVOL↓,VOL↑, and MUTE buttons
- When you are finished,be sure to log out of the computer and turn off the TV by pressing theOFFbutton
Computer
1.If the computer is off, turn it on.
The power button is located in the
top right corner of the mac mini
- Log in with either
a.Your UNI and password
b.Username: .\erooms
Password: columbia8
How to make conference calls
There are 3 ways to make conference calls:
1.Polycom Conference Phone
2.Skye Audio or Video Conference
- Freeconference.com
Skype
1.Skype should start automatically. If it does not, open
Skype by clicking Start→ All Programs → Skype.
2.Once Skype has launched, log on to Skype with the following:
Skype Name: sce7thave.cu
Password: columbia8
Calling someone who is on Skype
To call someone in your contact list:
1.In Skype, click the contacts tab
- Find the person you want to call. If you have lots of contacts, you can type a name into the search box to find the person you're looking for.
- ClickVideo Callor Call.
Making a conference call
1.In Skype, from the menu bar, click Contacts → Create New Group.
- From theContactstab, click a contact you wish to add to the conference call and drag it into the blue Empty Group area. Repeat for all contacts you wish to add.
- Click theCall Groupor Video Call button. The screen will change color, a call bar will appear, and you will hear ringing until the first contact answers.
- To drop individuals from the call, move you mouse over the person's image and click the red button. You can only do this if you are the host of the call. To end the call completely, simply hitEnd Call.
Freeconferencecall.com
To use Freeconferencecall.com
1.Dial 1-(858)200-4900 and access code 338-5609.
(Provide Participants the above dial-in number and access code to join a Conference Call)
Polycom Conference Calls
11)Dial(93 + outside number)
2)Press CONF
3)Dial the next person (93 + outside number)
4)Press CONF *4 to connect that person
5)Continue steps 2 - 4 if there are more participants
6)If the call was refused, busy, or unanswered, reenter the conference by pressing CONNECT
7)To drop the last person added press CONF**4
The setup also includes a microphone which can be placed anywhere on the table
