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Sunrise @ SI. Adobe Connect #1. Presenters. Stephan Ridgway, Workforce Development. http://webconf.det.nsw.edu.au. Topics. Overview of Adobe Connect What do I need to join a conference Choosing a headset Setting up and configuring audio Entering and configuring a room as a guest.
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Sunrise @ SI Adobe Connect #1
Presenters • Stephan Ridgway, Workforce Development http://webconf.det.nsw.edu.au
Topics • Overview of Adobe Connect • What do I need to join a conference • Choosing a headset • Setting up and configuring audio • Entering and configuring a room as a guest
Overview of Adobe Connect • AC is one of numerous commercially available web conferencing platforms • Comprises a central server where participants login to a conf room with a unique URL • Features include voip, video, txt chat, media sharing, polls, whiteboard, application sharing
What do I need to join a conference • MS Windows, Apple Mac, Lynux or Solaris Operating System more info • Web Bowser ie IE, Firefox • Adobe Flash player installed >V8.0 • Sound Card with mic input • Headset/Microphone headset • Webcam (optional)
Choosing a headset Analogue headsets USB headsets Notebook Computer
Setting up and configuring audio • Ensure your headset is working on prior to entering the room • Enter the room 15 min prior to a session to test • Always run the audio wizard after you enter the room, even if it worked last time • Run the diagnostic test
Headsets: What & where to buy? • Within Sydney Institute, the college bookshops now stock a cheap Verbatim USB VoIP headset Model # 41921 for $39.95 inc GST. • If you are located near Ultimo the MSY computer store sells USB headsets for around $30. • Harris Technology also stock a Verbatim's USB VoIP headset Model Number U5800 for around $35 • If you want higher build quality and more comfort on your ears for those 1 hr plus online sessions then Logitech sell a wide range of good quality headsets typically priced from around $55 and above. These can be purchased from a wide range of computer hardware retailers such as Harris Technology or Dick Smith.
Logging into Adobe Connect • Enter the url of the room in a web browser • Enter as a guest or a registered user
Configuring a room as a guest • Setting your bandwidth
Audio Wizard Select from the menu Meeting>Audio Setup Wizard
Next Session – 9 April 2009 Adobe Connect Pro Basics #2 Presenters: Stephan Ridgway, Workforce Development