Have 'front' and 'rear' cameras), your computer may use the wrong one (so you haveĪ nice video of the blank wall behind your computer). If you have more that one camera on your computer (a number of tablets and notebooks Your computer may ask your permission to use the webcam. Your computer may ask your permission to use the microphone.Ĭlick the switch next to the video (webcam) icon to turn on your webcam. Meetings, the webcam and microphone will be turned off.Ĭlick the switch next to the microphone icon to turn on your microphone. If this is your first time using Skype video The status of your microphone and webcam. This will show the title of the meeting you are joining, and Turning on your microphone and webcam before starting the meetingĪfter joining as a guest, the Skype video meetings on the web Start call window will appear. You do need to be using a current version of your browser, such as Microsoft Edge Skype video meetings for the web does not require any signups or downloads to work. Way back is to close the current browser tab (or close the browser) and click the You do not need to do any of these things. If you are not at the Join as guest window after clicking the class meeting link (and telling it no if it asks to switch apps), it likely means you clicked on of the other options toĮither join with an already installed app, or to download an app, or to sign in orĬreate a new Skype account. On the Join as guest window, type your name on the line and click the Join button. You will want toĪnswer ' No' if your browser asks to switch apps or run or download another Skype app. You will want to enter the meeting using just your browser. Your browser may ask how you want to join the meeting if you have some other SkypeĪpp already installed on your computer (this may be from another class or conferenceĬall). If you are using a USB microphone, USB headset, or USB webcam, please connect themīefore clicking the link and entering the meeting. Open the meeting request in your email or calendar, and click on the meeting link.

Using Skype Video Meetings for Online ClassesĪt meeting time, open your Online Meeting email invitation, and then click the meeting link in the email message.

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