intro to lync
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Introduction to Microsoft LyncDAVID YATES
EXTENSION AREA SPECIALIST – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Slidedeck – http://www.slideshare.net/dayates
What is Lync?Communication tool◦ Instant messaging (IM)
◦ Audio and video calls
◦ Online meetings (small groups)
◦ Online presentations (small groups)
Integrated in Microsoft Office
Log InOption to Automatically start Lync
Use [email protected] as sign on address
Username will be utk\netid and current netidpassword
Should not repeatedly ask for credentials if format is correct
StatusAlerts others in Lync to your status◦ Available
◦ Busy
◦ Do Not Disturb
◦ Be Right Back
◦ Off Work
◦ Appear Away
Picks up status from Outlook calendar
ContactsAdd Contacts
Group Contacts
Remove Contacts
Organize to how best suits your needs
Select New
Add a Contact in My Organization
Enter name
Right-click on person to add
Note: Make sure selected has a person icon, not a number pad
Add Contact
Remove Contact/Move ContactFind contact in list
Right-click
Choose option
ConservationsDefault settings save all & missed conservations and all calls
This can be changed in Settings
Also saves a copy in Outlook Conservation History folder
Options in LyncClick gear icon
File option – Sign out, exit program, etc.
Options in LyncTools option – change or edit audio device and video device◦ Do this before an audio or video conference
◦ Can set to only use headset for both speaker and microphone setting
◦ Or use computer speakers and headset microphone
◦ Can use webcam microphone
Options in Lync Tools | Options opens windows with many options◦ Personal selection
◦ Change sign-in address
◦ Option to automatically start Lync
◦ Option to save IM conservations in Outlook
◦ Option to save call logs in Outlook
Options in LyncTools | Options◦ Contacts List
◦ Change how contacts are displayed
Options in LyncTools | Options◦ Audio Device
◦ Change devices to use
◦ Change volume of devices
Options in LyncTools | Options◦ Video Device
◦ Change/verify webcam
Start a conservationDouble-click contact
At text chat window
Either user can add other contacts to group◦ Click Invite More People icon and
select
Add VoiceAfter starting a text chat with one or more contacts
Click Call icon to call other contacts
Each will have to accept the call
Click the End Call button to end
Add VideoAfter starting a text or audio chat with one or more contacts
Click Start My Video icon to call other contacts
Each will have to accept the video call
Click the End Call button to end
Presenting/Screen SharingAfter starting a text, audio or video chat with one or more contacts
Click Manage Presentable Content icon
Choose the monitor or program to share
User can also create a whiteboard or a poll
Each will have to accept the screen sharing
Ideas to useText chats with individuals
Small group audio/video conference
Small training/sharing session
Other ideas?
What are your questions?
Thank You
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