SMARTBridgit® 4.5softwareUser's Guide
Chapter 2: Using SMARTBridgitThe SMARTBridgit client desktop 10The SMARTBridgit client toolbar 10The SMARTBridgit client desktop borders 11Startin
Changing viewing options 40Changing language options 41Writing on the shared desktop 41Customizing your pen 42Erasing on the shared desktop 43Using th
l Change the language used in the SMARTBridgit client software interface.l Change to full screen view.l E-mail a meeting invitation.The toolbar also
Starting SMARTBridgit softwareOnce you download SMARTBridgit software, you can start the software to join or create a meeting.g To start SMARTBridg
Creating a meetingWhen you create a meeting, you can speak with other participants, share your desktop or webcam, orinvite participants to the meeting
6. Click the Create New Meeting tab.7. Type a name for the meeting in the Meeting name box.8. Optionally, type and confirm a password for the meeting
The SMARTBridgit client lobby screenFrom this screen, you can share your desktop or send e-mail invitations to participants. You can alsostart to tal
g To create a meeting with a third-party voice bridge1. Start SMARTBridgit software, if it isn't already started. See Starting SMARTBridgit sof
12. If the Password Required dialog box appears, type the password in the Creation passwordbox, and then click OK.The lobby screen appears and the mee
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Joining meetingsYou can join a SMARTBridgit meeting in two ways: you can open SMARTBridgit client software andlocate a meeting, or you can respond t
2. Type the server name in the Which server do you want to connect to? box, or select a serverfrom the drop-down list.T T I PIf you've used a n
g To join a meeting from an e-mail invitation1. Click the link in the e-mail invitation, and then run the software.The Join Meeting dialog box appears
9. Click Knock.A message appears stating that you’re waiting for a response from the meeting participants.Participants in the meeting receive a messag
N N O T EThis button isn't displayed when the meeting is configured to use a third-party voice bridge. SeeJoining a meeting using a third-party
ParticipantsRequesting to talk during a meetingIf the presenter or owner has enabled the Others must request to talk option, each participant mustfirs
Using meeting toolsThis section shows the tools available to presenters and participants in a SMARTBridgit meeting.Sharing your desktopYou can share
g To share your desktop1. Create or join a meeting. See Starting SMARTBridgit software on page 12 or Joining meetingson page 18.2. Click the Share My
Sharing a region of your desktopYou can share a selected portion or region of your desktop.g To share a region your desktop1. Create or join a meeting
g To exit Drawing modeClick the Mouse Pointer icon, and then click anywhere on the desktop.Your drawing disappears.Taking over sharingDuring a meeting
ContentsChapter 1: Getting started 3Overview 3What's new 4Global Server Network (GSN) option 5Downloading SMART Bridgit client software 5Starting
Viewing the participant listThe participant list shows the number of participants, their names and status. Your name appears inbold type.g To view the
Using webcamsYou can share your webcam view with other participants in a meeting. Consider the following pointsbefore sharing your webcam view during
g To share your webcam's view1.Click Show/Hide Video Window .2. Click Start My Webcam.The Video window opens to show your webcam as it appears to
Chatting with other participantsYou can use the chat dialog boxin the lobby screen or the participant list to broadcast messages tosome or all partici
2. Click the chat icon next to the name of the person you want to add, and then select AddParticipant to Selected Conversation.N N O T EIf you have
Raising your handYou can request to participate in a meeting by raising your hand.g To raise your handClick the Raise Hand button .All participants in
Enabling remote controlBy default, remote control is enabled when the SMARTBridgit meeting owner starts a meeting. Whenremote control is enabled, mee
3. Clear Allow remote control of your desktop.The Request Remote Control command is disabled in the SMARTBridgit software menu forparticipants.N N
g To share the entire desktop again1. Hover the mouse pointer over the border until the pointer becomes a horizontal, vertical ordiagonal resize point
3. Select or clear check boxes to enable or disable the options described below, and then clickOK.Option DescriptionRequire others torequestmicrophone
Option DescriptionAllow others touse chatWhen you select this option, meeting participants can have textmessaging conversations in the participant lis
g To access audio settings1. Select Menu > Options (Windows operating systems), or Menu > Preferences (Macoperating system software).2. Click th
2. Click OK.N N O T EOnly the meeting owner can change the audio optimization settings.Changing viewing optionsAnyone viewing the shared desktop and
Changing language optionsAny meeting participant can change the language settings.g To change the language1. Select Menu > Options.The Options dial
Customizing your penSMARTBridgit software assigns you an ink color when you join a meeting, but you can customizeyour pen to change the ink color, li
Erasing on the shared desktopYou can erase notes from the shared desktop using the Eraser tool.N N O T EIf the presenter disables it, the Eraser men
Using the screen pointerThe screen pointer lets you place a floating arrow on the shared desktop to point out an item ofinterest.N N O T EIf the pre
The SMART Scheduler Outlook add-inIf you're using a Windows operating system, the SMART Scheduler option integrates theSMARTBridgit server with
g To download the .msi file1. Go to http://<yourserver.com>/SMARTSchedulerOutlookAddinSetup.msi, where<yourserver.com> is the address for
9. Click Install.When the add-in successfully installs, the InstallShield Wizard Completed page appears.10. If you want Outlook to start after the wiz
Chapter 1: Getting startedOverview 3What's new 4Knocking 4Sharing a region of your desktop 4Raising your hand 4Resizing video windows 4Incrementa
5. Click Send.A meeting request including a link to the SMARTBridgit meeting is sent to the meetingparticipants.N N O T EIf the option to provide p
8. Press OK to save your changes to the current meeting.N N O T E SoIf you modify an existing meeting, you must click Send Update before you save an
Joining a SMART Scheduler meeting from an Outlook invitationOnce you've created a meeting, the meeting participants receive an invitation contain
Appendix A: TroubleshootingUsing the SMARTBridgit troubleshooting tool 51Screen capture technology 52Sharing color quality 54Audio 54Connection 55Ink
The features of the Troubleshooting dialog box are described in the following sections:l Screen capture technology belowl Sharing color quality on pag
Field/option Description When to use/why it’s importantPresenting statusDisplays either Notcurrently presenting orthe method of screencapture in use:l
Sharing color qualityUse the following options to adjust the quality of shared color images and video.Field Description When to use/why it’s important
ConnectionThis section provides server connection status details, as well as information on ports and proxyconnections.Field Description When to use/w
Monitoring a meeting's performance - presenterWhen you present in a meeting, an hourglass could appear on the Show/Hide Partipant Listbutton whil
oThe procedure for reducing the desktop resolution varies between versions of the Macoperating system software. However, the option is always availabl
collaborative learning software or SMARTMeetingPro™ software file or save them in an application,such as Microsoft® Word or Excel®What's newSMA
l Reduce the level of Windows hardware acceleration. Select Control Panel > Display >Settings > Advanced. Click the Troubleshoot tab and drag
Aaudio settings 38, 54audio setup wizard 6Cchange server 18change the shared area 35chat with participants 31client desktop 10-11client lobby screen 1
remote control - presenter 35request a mic 22request to talk 23Sscreen capture technology 52screen pointer 44search for a meeting 19secure socket laye
Global Server Network (GSN) optionThe SMARTBridgit Global Server Network (GSN) is a network of SMARTBridgit servers at differentgeographical locatio
Starting and exiting SMARTBridgit clientsoftwareSMARTBridgit client software starts automatically when you click the link in an e-mail invitation an
N N O T EIf the SMART Bridgit software administrator disables audio on the server, you're unable to use theaudio features.Secure Socket Layer (
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