HELP NAVIGATING ZOOM

Step 1 - Join via Meeting ID

  • Open the Zoom app or go to https://zoom.us/join

  • Type in the Meeting ID and click Join

  • Enter the Passcode when prompted

Step 2 - Adjust your settings before entering

  • You’ll see a preview screen before joining:

  • Click Join with Computer Audio (or Join Audio by Device on mobile).

  • Turn your camera on or off depending on your preference.

  • Type your name so the host knows who you are.

Step 3 - During the Meeting

  • Mute/Unmute: Use the microphone button (bottom-left) to control your sound.

  • Start/Stop Video: Turn your camera on or off anytime.

  • Chat: Click the Chat icon to send messages to everyone or privately to the host.

  • Reactions: Use emojis (👍 👏 ❤️) to react without interrupting.

  • Leave Meeting: Click Leave in the lower right corner when you’re done.

Step 4 - Tips for Success

  • Join a few minutes early to test your audio and video.

  • Find a quiet, well-lit space if possible.

  • Keep your microphone muted when you’re not speaking.

  • If your internet is slow, turn off your video to improve sound quality.

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A screenshot of a mobile app interface for joining a meeting, showing a meeting ID, a name input field with 'Jane Hoya', and a blue 'Join' button.
Zoom login screen with 'Join a Meeting' and 'Sign In' buttons.
Screenshot of a video conferencing application window showing options to join a meeting with a blue 'Join with Video' button and a white 'Join without Video' button, with a black video preview area that is currently empty.
Zoom video conference interface showing the Reactions menu with options to raise hand, thumbs up, laughing face, surprised face, heart, party popper, and three dots. The Share Screen button and End button are also visible.
Zoom meeting options menu displaying buttons for 'End Meeting for All,' 'Leave Meeting,' and 'Cancel'.
Screenshot of video call interface with muted microphone and disabled video options.