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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSAttending an Online Meeting
Q: How do I join an online meeting?
Joining a meeting on a Mac® or PC or Android is easy and just takes a few seconds: Q: Do I need a WebConference account to attend a meeting?
You do not need a WebConference.com™ account to attend a conference. Q: What are the system requirements for attending a meeting?
1. Any web browser with full flash player support and java turned on. (Most systems already have this) System Requirementes and Purchasing
Q: What are the system requirements for running a Conference?
1. Any web browser with full flash player support and java turned on. (Most systems already have this) Q: Can I host or attend a meeting, webinar or training session using a Mac®?
Yes, as long as your Mac® meets the system requirement below: Q: Can I attend a meeting on my iPad, iPhone or Android device?
Yes, attendees can attend meetings directly from an iPad, iPhone or Android device as long as that device has a browser that fully supports flash player. Q: How do I purchase an account to be used by multiple people in my organization? Organizations needing to centrally administer multiple accounts for one or more of our products should contact sales at +1 818.230.1060. Q: I need a product just for myself to use. How do I purchase WebConference.com™
You can buy or sign up for a free trial of WebConference.com™. Just click the appropriate link below: Q: Is there a cost for using the voice conferencing feature??
WebConference.com™ includes Unlimited Audio at no extra cost to you. With Unlimited Audio you can opt to use the provided toll-based phone conferencing or VoIP exclusively. Although Unlimited Audio is always included, you may decide to use this service or choose another method of bringing audio to your online meetings. Q: Is there a toll-free option for audio conferencing? How do I sign up?
Yes! You can add Integrated 800 Toll-Free audio service by logging in to your account and signing up for the plan that fits your needs. Q: Does WebConference.com™ include video conferencing, and does it cost anything?
WebConference.com™ was built on the idea that everyone should have easy access to high-definition video conferencing, without the need for expensive hardware or video systems. Anyone with an Internet connection and a webcam can get high-definition group video conferencing included in their WebConference.com™ subscription at no additional cost. Q: Can I increase the number of attendees allowed in a meeting? Each organizer can invite up to the maximum number of attendees they have selected in their plan. However, if you need additional attendees on an ocassional basis, contact sales at +1 818.230.1060 and we can increase your room size temporarily at no cost. Q: How do I change my single-organizer account to accommodate multiple organizers? You can share your account with other organizers by simply changing the account name. However, current customers who are interested in a multiple-user account should contact sales at +1 818.230.1060. Q: What payment types do you accept? Can I submit a purchase order?
Single-user accounts can be purchased online using a credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Getting Started: Holding an Online Meeting
Q: What can I do with WebConference.com™?
With WebConference.com™, you can deliver presentations, perform product demonstrations, collaborate on documents and securely share confidential information online from anywhere at any time. Your meetings can be one-to-one, or you can meet with multiple people at once. Q: How do I start using WebConference.com™? WebConference.com™ takes just minutes to set up and requires no training. Simply register for your free trial now. After you confirm your email, you can immediately begin using it. Q: Do I have to be at my computer to hold a meeting?
No – you can hold a meeting from any computer with Internet access. Just log in with your account email and password. Q: How do I start an impromptu meeting? Click the "Star It Now" link. The only field required is the Conference Topic. Click on the "Star It Now" button. Your meeting will start immediately. To invite people to your meeting, click the Invite Others button in the Control Panel. A window will open with instructions for joining that you can email, instant message or tell your attendees over the phone. Q: How do I schedule a meeting? Click the "Schedule It" link. Fill out the meeting information and click the "Schedule It" button. A meeting invitation email will launch automatically. Q: How do I set up recurring meetings that I can use anytime? Click the "Schedule It" link. Click "Recurrences" and choose the options available. Q: Can I use WebConference.com™ with email or instant-messaging applications? WebConference.com™ integrates with both Microsoft® Outlook® and IBM® Lotus Notes®, as well as with other popular email and instant-messaging applications, so you can easily start or schedule meetings while using them. Q: How do I save chat sessions from my meetings? Under the chat menu, you have the option to email the chat contents to all participants, to you the organizer, or to selected participants. Using Audio
Q: How does the integrated toll-conferencing and VoIP audio work, and does it cost anything?
WebConference.com™ includes integrated toll-based phone and VoIP audio at no extra cost to you. You can opt to use the toll-based phone audio or VoIP exclusively. Q: Are Integrated Toll-Free audio services available? How do I sign up?
Yes! You can add Integrated Toll-Free audio service from by logging in to your WebConference.com™ account and signing up for the plan that fits your needs. Q: How many people can speak on the call at one time? Using built-in toll-based and VoIP audio, all participants can be unmuted and speak at any one time in WebConference.com™. This is also the case when using Integrated Toll-Free service from WebConference.com™. The number depends on the plan you have selected. Q: Can I mute/unmute all attendees at once? You can mute and unmute all attendees individually or all at once no matter which audio you are using: VOIP, Toll-based or 800-Toll-Free audio. Q: Can I mute/unmute individual attendees? If you are using VOIP, just click on their name in the attendee list and click "mute microphone". If you are using Teleconferencing, you can only mute/unmute all participants at once. Q: Can I use my own toll-free access numbers for all of my meetings, webinars and training sessions? Yes. As an organizer, you can easily adjust your conference call settings on the My Account page. Q: Does WebConference.com™ offer standalone audio conferencing? Our WebConference.com™ Corporate audio service is the only conference-calling service that offers high-definition voice quality in conjunction with traditional phone lines, letting you easily conduct on-demand audio conferences around the globe. Q: What microphone/speaker configuration do you recommend for best audio quality using VoIP? For optimum audio quality, we recommend a headset connected to your computer, or headphones and standalone microphone connected to your computer. Analog versions are better than USB. We have not had good results using the microphone and speakers built in to your laptop or USB webcam. Q: Can I test the quality of my microphone and speakers setup before my meeting? Yes. Just start a conference and then "Preferences" > "Configure Audio". You are also welcome to call us at any time and one of our customer service agents will help you. Q: Where can I go for help with audio problems?
If using a microphone with a mute/unmute button, is your microphone muted? Recording & Playback
Q: How do I record a meeting?
To record a meeting, webinar or training session on your PC, the following is required: Q: How do I record audio on the telephone?
If you are using telephone conferencing, you can record the audio by pressing *9 if you are using the toll-based audio or *2 if you are using the toll-free 800 audio. Q: Is meeting recording available for Mac® users?
Meeting recording is not currently available for Mac users. However, since Mac users can view meetings recorded by PC users, you can invite a PC user to your meeting and ask them to record the meeting for you. Just promote the PC user to organizer in-session, tell them to click Start Recording and then make you the presenter. They can then email you the recording after the session. Q: Is meeting recording available for Mac® users? Meeting recording is not currently available for Mac users. However, since Mac users can view meetings recorded by PC users, you can invite a PC user to your meeting and ask them to record the meeting for you. Just promote the PC user to organizer in-session, tell them to click Start Recording and then make you the presenter. They can then email you the recording after the session. Q: Can I record the webcam video streams shown during an online meeting? Yes, anything you show on the conference, you will be able to record. Q: Can Mac® users view recorded meetings? Yes, Mac users can view meetings recorded by PC users. Q: Can I record a meeting using my own audio service? Yes! To record audio using an audio service other than Unlimited Audio, you must have a sound card and an audio input device such as a microphone. If you are recording a teleconference, you can position the microphone next to the phone or set up a phone recording adapter to your phone and line-in input on your computer's sound card. Q: How do I save a recorded meeting? Recordings are automatically saved to the path you choose when you click on 'RECORD'. By default, we propmpt you to save them under "My Documents > WebConference.com Files" Q: Where are my recorded meetings stored? The default destination for recorded meetings is the "My Documents > WebConference.com Files" folder. You can change the destination location but only before you begin recording. We recommend that the designated location have a minimum of 100GB of free space to accommodate the recording. Q: How do I play back a meeting I just recorded?
If you haven't already, end the recording by clicking on the recorder icon and choosing "stop". This will automatically begin playing your file. Q: Can I edit a recorded meeting? Yes. An editor automatically launches after every recorder. You can also launch the editor from your Start Menu > Programs > WebConference.com > Editor. Q: Can I email a recorded meeting? Depending on the size, meeting recordings can be zipped and sent by email, sent by FTP or posted on a website. If you have a PRO account, the recording can be easily uploaded to your account, your participants do not need anything to watch it. Security
Q: Are WebConference.com™ solutions secure?
Yes, your online meetings, webinars and training sessions are completely private and secure. All of our solutions feature end-to-end Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption. No unencrypted information is ever stored on our system. Read our Security White Paper, located on our Security & Reliability page. Q: How does WebConference.com™ work with firewalls?
Our solutions use HTTP outbound connections to transparently enable screen-sharing sessions even with corporate firewalls in place. In most cases, organizers and attendees can connect to WebConference.com™'s servers without re-configuring firewall settings. Q: Can my computer receive a virus from downloading the software or attending a conference?
Our solutions use HTTP outbound connections to transparently enable screen-sharing sessions even with corporate firewalls in place. In most cases, organizers and attendees can connect to WebConference.com™'s servers without re-configuring firewall settings. Q: Do I need to set my browser to accept cookies in order to use your website? You can browse our website without having cookies enabled. Because of Hipaa and Department of Defense requirements, WebConference.com™ does not require cookies. Billing & Cancellation
Q: How do I change my password?
Log in to your account and in the left navigation bar click "My Account". Then "Account Security". Change your password and then click "Update". Q: How do I cancel my free trial? Log in to your account and in the left navigation bar click "My Account". Then "Cancel My Account". Q: How do I cancel my paid subscription? Log in to your account and in the left navigation bar click "My Account". Then "Cancel My Account". Q: How can I review the charges billed to my account? Log in to your account and in the left navigation bar click "My Account". Then "Billing History". Q: Who do I contact if I have a billing question or if I need to request a refund? Contact billing at +1 818.230.1060. Q: How do I change the credit card or update the billing information on my account? Log in to your account and in the left navigation bar click "My Account". Then "Credit Card Information". Q: Will I get a receipt for my purchase? All of your receipts will be stored under "My Account" > "Billing History". You will also receive a receipt via email for your first subscription purchase, subsequent renewals and anytime you change your subscription plan thereafter. |
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