Desktop videoconferencing
This sections explains how to join in a videoconference with a webcam/laptop setup.
To participate in a videoconference booked with an endpoint registered with v-scene all you need is a desktop or laptop PC a webcam and headset with microphone.
When booking a videoconference session, any desktop PC user, anywhere in the world, can be invited to join you as a guest.
All it takes is 3 simple steps:
For those organising the videoconference:
- Obtain the guest’s name, organisation and email address
- Logon to the Janet Videoconferencing Booking Service,( www.v-scene.ja.net) select 'Book Videoconference' and enter conference details
- On step 2 of 3 of the booking, select 'Add Guest' with the guest type as JVCS Desktop, enter their details and continue booking the conference as usual.
For those wishing to join a videoconference:
- After the registered v-scene user has booked the conference, you should receive an email inviting you to the session, with a link to accept or reject the booking.
- The email will also contain a link to a small piece of software (ConferenceMe.msi) which you must download and install in order to participate.
- At the time the conference is due to start, follow the second link to join the conference.