This video provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the meetings module within the Ring Free Communicator desktop application, guiding users through all core features for planning, joining, and managing meetings. The video covers the following key areas:
Accessing the Meetings Module:
Demonstrates how to open the meetings module by selecting the appropriate icon, which launches the meeting window with options to start or join meetings.
Starting and Joining Meetings:
- Explains how to create an instant meeting by selecting contacts from your directory and deciding whether the meeting is public or private.
- Covers the “Join by Number” feature, which lets users join meetings using a meeting code provided by the organizer.
Joining Methods:
- Shows how to join a meeting using your computer, desk phone, or the Ring Free Communicator mobile app.
- Details options to mute audio before joining for added privacy.
In-Meeting Controls:
- Recording: Users can record meetings (video and audio or audio only) and select where to save recordings.
- Audio & Video: Options to mute/unmute, choose microphones and speakers, turn video on/off, blur backgrounds, and select a virtual background. Quick access to all audio/video settings is provided.
- Participants: View attendees, invite new participants, and mute all participants as needed.
- Screen Sharing: Share your entire screen or specific applications. While sharing, you have additional tools like stopping sharing and enabling remote control for collaboration.
- Reactions & Chat: Use the “Raise Hand” feature, send emoji reactions, and use the chatroom for in-meeting messaging.
- Meeting Management: End or leave meetings, copy meeting numbers or invite links, and quickly adjust settings.
Scheduling Meetings:
- Explains how to access the meeting scheduler via the calendar icon.
- Shows how to create a meeting title, set time and duration, make meetings recurring (daily, weekly, monthly), and add descriptions.
- Guides users in adding participants from the directory or inviting external guests via email, as well as appointing co-organizers.
- Users can choose between public and private meetings before scheduling.
Viewing Meetings and Recordings:
- Demonstrates how to access a list of upcoming, scheduled, and previous meetings.
- Shows where to find and review recorded meetings through the recordings page.
This video is designed to help users fully utilize the meetings module in the Ring Free Communicator desktop application, enabling easy meeting scheduling, advanced in-meeting controls, and efficient collaboration for both internal and external participants.