How do I use Microsoft Teams in teaching spaces?

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How do I use Teams in teaching spaces?

Prior to your session, please select PC on the lectern control panel to turn on the projector and login as normal on the lectern PC.

1. In Teams, select Settings and more (… next to your profile picture) > Settings⚙
2. Select Devices 🎧
3. In Devices, select Manage devices to connect or disconnect your audio devices.
4. In Audio​​​​​​​ > Audio settings 🔊:
   • Select the connected speaker you want to use from the Speaker dropdown menu.
   • Select the connected mic you want to use from the Microphone dropdown menu.

5. Scroll down to Video settings.

6. Select the connected camera you want to use from the Camera dropdown menu.
   • There will be two cameras named USB Capture HDMI. The currently selected camera will be marked with a tick 🗸 in the menu.
   • If you do not see video from the ceiling camera (likely a screen preview), please select the unticked USB Capture HDMI.

7. To test and confirm all is correct, select Make a test call.
   • Follow the instructions from the Test Call Bot and record a short message. The message will play back for you.
   • After that, you’ll get a summary of the test call, and you can go to your device settings to make changes.

Manage Your Displays

To change what shows on the screen(s), press Windows logo key ⊞ + P. Here’s what you can choose:

If you’re having difficulty with any of the above during your set up before the meeting starts, please call IT on 7500 from the lectern phone and we can assist you further.