Getting Started – Detailed Information

Getting Started and Further Information about Zoom

This is a simple guide to get started with Zoom. Follow all the steps or jump to where you are in the process.

Install and Sign into The Zoom App

Sign In to Zoom

Open any web browser and go to https://otago.zoom.us/signin
Enter your University username in the format requested and password.
Note: All Staff accounts must only be prefixed by registry\ e.g. registry\blojo55p All Student accounts must only be prefixed by student\ e.g. student\blojo456
Click Sign In.

Install and Sign into the Zoom App

Click on the ‘HOST A MEETING’ menu (top right).
Click ‘With video On’
Follow the on-screen prompts to download and open the ‘Zoom Launcher’.
Click ‘Join Audio by Computer’ in the pop-up window.
You should now be in your first meeting.

Note: Alternatively, you can install the App here https://otago.zoom.us/download#client_4meeting Choose ‘Zoom Client for Meetings’ Download and install manually. Then return to the first stage of this guide, or visit here to see how to login/run Zoom directly from a short-cut on your computer.

You should now end the meeting you are in by selecting ‘End Meeting’ (bottom right) of the menu bar, hover your cursor over the Zoom Window if the menu bar is not visible.

Please now take time to check your Audio and Video configuration the ‘Settings’ icon on the Home Screen.

You should see the Home Screen below. If not have a look in the Taskbar or Dock for the Zoom icon.

Settings: Audio Options

The Audio settings allow you to test your computer speakers and microphone. This also includes all microphones connected to the computer through a USB port.

Click the down arrow to select the computer speakers you want to use from the drop-down menu.
Test Speaker: Click the Test Speaker button to hear the piano sound. Use the sound bar to adjust the volume.
Click the down arrow to select the computer microphone that you want to use from the drop-down menu.
Test Mic: Click the Test Mic button to test a microphone on or connected to your computer. Use the sound bar to adjust the volume. This button is not on the Mac.
Check to Automatically join audio by computer when joining a meeting. This will use your computer’s speakers and microphone for the meeting.

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