BRIEF ORIENTATION ON USING “ZOOM” FOR PGS ONLINE EVENTS

PGS offers many events in an online format using Zoom. It is easy to use but there are a few things to learn in the beginning.

You may use a laptop computer, smartphone or tablet to participate. If you use a desktop computer, you will also need speakers to hear, a microphone to speak, and a camera to be seen. The other devices have those tools built in.

If you are using a smartphone or tablet, first install the Zoom app. You only need to do this one time. If you are using a desktop or laptop computer, the Zoom app will be installed during your initial log in. Respond to three pop-ups during your login: “open zoom,” “join with video” (optional), and “join with computer audio.”

To register for the event, click the hyperlink provided on our website calendar or home page, weekly event email, or Blog.  To join the meeting at the date/time of the event, open the email with the presentation link.  Click it to log in.

Once you have logged in, you may be put into a waiting room. Once the host lets you into the meeting, others will join too. The host will start the meeting. Ensure your mic and video are muted during the speaker’s presentation. Use the “chat” feature to communicate.  Unmute at the end to ask questions of the speaker.