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--- howto:jitsi [2020/09/06 12:20] – [On a mobile device] va7fi
+++ howto:jitsi [2020/09/06 12:53] – va7fi
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-====== Using Jitsi ======
+th====== Using Jitsi ======
-We've been testing [[https://jitsi.org/ |Jitsi]] for video chat because of the unlimited time that it offers compared to Zoom.  Here are a few tricks we've learned so far:
+We've been testing [[https://jitsi.org/ |Jitsi]] for video chat because of the unlimited time it offers compared to Zoom.  Here are a few tricks we've learned so far.
-===== On a computer: =====
+===== On a Computer: =====
   * You don't need to download anything since Jitsi runs straight from the browser.
   * Jitsi seems a bit CPU-hungry so you should close all other programs during the meeting.
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-===== On a mobile device =====
+===== On a Mobile Device =====
   * Download the Jitsi app instead of using the browser.
   * We've notice some devices create a lot of feedback when using the device's speakers so <wrap hi>headphones are a must</wrap>.
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 ==== Getting Started ====
-  * Open the app, and click on the the three horizontal lines in the top left corner.
+  * Open the app, and click on the the three horizontal lines on the top left corner.
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   * Add your name and callsign and ''Start with audio muted''.
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   * Back at the previous screen, enter the name of the room.
-<WRAP centeralign>
-{{:howto:jitsi03.png?300}} {{:howto:jitsi04.png?300}}
-</WRAP>
-  * type the URL we emailed you and enter the password when prompted, then confirm which camera and microphone you want to use.
+==== During the meeting ====
-  * <wrap hi>Before joining the meeting:</wrap>, enter your name and callsign, and put yourself on mute.
+  * Stay muted unless you're the one talking to reduce the amount of background noise / feedback.
+  * To access the buttons, tap anywhere on the screen and you'll see this (from left to right):
+    * Change your name and callsign
+    * Mute / Unmute
+    * Hangup
+    * Turn camera on and off
+    * Settings
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+  * In the Settings is where you can raise your hand.
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+  * Pro-tip: turn your mobile device sideways so everyone can see you in landscape instead of portrait.