Title: Joining a GoToMeeting® Session
Course: CNT 100: Introduction to Windows Networking ~ for IGNITE Review > Section: Online Meetings

Before your first online meeting, watch these:

- The GoToMeeting® overview video (1:31 minutes)
- The GoToMeeting® attendee overview video (3:26 minutes)

Please plan to go through these steps for every online meeting:

1. Plug into an Ethernet connection for sessions whenever possible
2. Gather your devices if you're planning to use a webcam or microphone or telephone. See diagram below for the best audio devices to use.
3. Plug audio/video devices into your computer
4. Join the session using the link provided by the organizer
5. Select "Telephone" or "Mic & Speakers" to connect to the meeting audio
6. Know how to get help: GoToMeeting® Support is available 24/7 at 1.888.259.8414

Set up Audio

Download the PDF Handout

Use the diagram below to determine the best way to join the audio portion of the session:

Attendee Control Panel

When attendees first join a meeting, the Attendee Control Panel appears on the right side of their desktops. The Attendee Control Panel gives attendees access to various meeting functions and is comprised of four panes: the Attendee List Pane, the Audio Pane, the Chat Pane, and Grab Tab.

After approximately 10 seconds the Attendee Control Panel automatically collapses to the right side of the screen with only the Grab Tab displayed. The auto-collapse feature can be disabled from the View drop-down menu.

The option to disable the auto-hide feature on the Control Panel is only available to attendees using PCs.

- Attendee List Pane - If enabled by the organizer, provides a list of all meeting attendees. (a)
- Grab Tab - Enables attendees to minimize the Control Panel to the side of their desktops and still access Viewer tools. (b)
- Audio Pane - If the organizer has given attendees a choice in how to join the audio portion of the meeting, you can switch between using Mic & Speakers (VoIP) or Telephone. (c)
- Webcam Pane - If enabled by the organizer, up to 6 participants can share their own webcam. (d)
- Chat Pane - If enabled by the organizer, allows attendees to chat with other attendees, either individually or all at once, or with just the organizer or presenter. (e)
- Meeting Information - Provided for quick reference. (f)