Join a Session and Connect Audio and Video

Join a Meeting or Webinar

• Joining a Zoom Test Meeting Links to an external site. (External resource)
  • NOTE: Test your connection to Zoom and familiarize yourself with Zoom controls before joining your meeting.
• Zoom: Participating in a Zoom Meeting Quick Start Guide Links to an external site. (PSU resource)
  • NOTE: Scroll down to the Join a Meeting section.
• Zoom: Participating in a Zoom Webinar Quick Start Guide Links to an external site. (PSU resource)
  • NOTE: Scroll down to the Join a Webinar section.
• Zoom: How to Login and Join a Meeting or Webinar Links to an external site. (PSU resource)
• Joining and Participating in Zoom Webinars Links to an external site. (External resource)

Connect and Adjust Audio / Video

In a Zoom meeting, you can enable both your audio and video. In a Zoom webinar, you can use the webinar audio options to choose a different computer speaker and / or adjust your computer speaker levels. You do not have the ability to enable your audio in a webinar unless the host grants you permission to speak.

• Joining and Configuring Audio and Video Links to an external site. (PSU resource)
  • NOTE: Scroll down to the Mute/Unmute Audio and Adjust Audio Options, and Start/Step Video and Adjust Video Options sections.
• Changing Settings in the Desktop Client/Mobile App Links to an external site. (External resource)
  • NOTE: Scroll down to Audio to choose a different computer speaker and / or adjust your computer speaker levels.
• Webinar: Mute/Unmute Links to an external site. (External resource)
  • NOTE: Scroll down to Webinar Attendee Controls. You do not have the ability to enable your audio or video in a webinar. However, the host may give you permission to unmute and talk.

Adjust Your View of the Zoom Window

• Adjusting Your Video Layout During a Virtual Meeting Links to an external site. (External resource)
  • NOTE: Switch between the three video layouts: Active Speaker, Gallery, and Mini.

Troubleshoot Audio and Video Issues

Troubleshoot common audio and video issues such as audio feedback and echoes.

• Managing Audio Echo in a Meeting Links to an external site. (External resource)
• Video Conferencing Support Links to an external site. (PSU resource)
• Troubleshooting Audio Issues Links to an external site. (External resource)
• Troubleshooting Video Display Links to an external site. (External resource)