TANDBERG VideoconferenceSystem Quick Start Manual

Summary of VideoconferenceSystem

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    Tandberg videoconference system quick start guide prepared for grenville elementary school & rawdon elementary school tim foreman march 2011.

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    Videoconference quick start guide for tandberg systems this document is an overview of the basic features of a tandberg video conference unit. By following these steps, users will be able to successfully make and receive videoconference calls. For a full description of your system’s features, please...

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    To start the unit: turn on the codec (videoconference unit) using the toggle switch on the back, right hand side. A small light on the front of the camera will turn on, and the camera will swivel as it resets itself. Turn on the monitor or smart board. The welcome screen will appear. If the unit is ...

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    This is the same technique that you will use when taking part in a video conference. Making a call there are two ways to make a call from your system. By manually entering an ip address, or by selecting one from the unit’s phone book. Manual entry press the green call key on the remote, or select th...

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    Once you have entered the number, press the green call key on the remote, or navigate on screen to the call icon and press ok. Using the phone book you can also use your unit’s phone book to make a call if the number has been pre-entered. Select the phone book key on the remote control, or click on ...

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    Once you are connected if the call is successful, you will see the far end’s image appear on the screen. Check to make sure that they can see and hear you. Sound make sure that your microphone is turned on. If you see this icon on your screen, it means that your system is muted. Press the yellow mut...

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    If the system is enabled, you will then be able to move their camera the same way you move your own. When you are finished, switch back to near end control in the same manner. Note that far end control is not available on multi-site calls. Ending a call to end a call, press the red end call button o...

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    Enter the second number or select from the phone book. Repeat a third time if desired. Notes about displaying multisite calls (layout): if you are the originator of a multisite call, you can control the way the images are displayed on the screen. From the main screen, select services. Then, select m...

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    Receiving a call when someone is calling your unit, the codec will chime and a notice will appear on the screen. If your system is set to autoanswer, the call will connect by itself. If your system is set to manual answer, press the green call key on the remote to accept the call. What do these icon...

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    General tips and etiquette appearance considerations avoid plaids, patterns, and prints preferred colors are blue, green, and purple. Pastel colors are preferred over white the colors red and black "bleed" and should be avoided avoid large and flashy pieces of jewellery no bangle bracelets because m...