Prepare Hardware for an Efficient Meeting
Description: Before you show up at a meeting unprepared, make sure the Meeting Room and all of your tools will function correctly by preparing your hardware.
Operate an Efficient Meeting
Description: Meetings can be difficult—but they don’t have to be. Following a few simple guidelines during a Sametime meeting can minimize confusion and keep everyone on the same page to help you achieve a successful meeting.
Troubleshoot Audio and Video During a Meeting
Description: Having trouble with audio and video during a meeting? Learn about some of the common audio and video problems and their solutions.
Get the Most Out of the Whiteboard and Screen Sharing
Description: Should you use the whiteboard to display a presentation, or would it work better with screen sharing? Find out which tools will work best for your meeting.
Prepare Files for an Efficient Whiteboard Presentation
Description: The whiteboard can be a great presentation tool when used properly. Plan ahead to make sure your files are properly set up for optimal display on the whiteboard.
Troubleshoot Sametime Connect Problems
Description: Find out why you might be having trouble with Sametime Connect by exploring some of the common problems that can occur.
Adjust System Settings for Optimum Performance
Description: Sametime works with Internet Explorer and your computer to integrate different collaboration tools, which are automatically downloaded from the Web the first time you attend a meeting. Before you attend an online meeting using Sametime, adjust your system settings to make sure the Meeting Room components download and function properly.
Adjust Display Properties for Optimum Performance
Description: Some of the default display settings for your computer may cause problems during a Sametime meeting. To ensure optimum performance during a meeting, adjust the display, screen saver, and power settings for your computer.
Download Sametime Print Capture
Description: If the file you want to attach to a Sametime meeting cannot be automatically converted, download Sametime Print Capture so that you can customize the conversion and format your file for the whiteboard.
Manually Convert Files for Whiteboard Display
Description: Sametime Print Capture is a tool that allows you to manually convert files for whiteboard display. If you want to present a large graphics file, a file with embedded graphics, or a spreadsheet file, use Sametime Print Capture to convert and customize your file for optimal display on the whiteboard.
Overview
Use Mentor TM
- How Do I Use Mentor for Lotus Sametime 2.5?
- Use the Mentor Audio On/Off Feature
Tell Me About Lotus Sametime
Choosing Sametime
Working with Sametime Online Meetings
Create an Online Meeting (Tutorial)
- Find Out About the Welcome Page and Meeting Center
- Create a New Meeting
- Create a Repeating Meeting
- Create a Broadcast Meeting
Set Meeting Preferences (Tutorial)
- Attach Files to a Meeting Invitation
- Set Meeting Security and Password
- Choose Meeting Tools
Access and Modify Meeting Details (Tutorial)
- Find Out About the Participant List Column
- View Meeting Details
- Work with the Calendar
- Edit or Delete a Meeting
Work with a Recorded Meeting (Tutorial)
- View a Recorded Meeting
- Export a Recording of a Meeting
- Delete a Recording of a Meeting
Participating in Sametime Online Meetings
Participate in an Online Meeting (Tutorial)
- Attend a Meeting
- Attend an Unlisted Meeting
- Arrange the Meeting Room
- Invite Others to an Active Meeting
- Start a New Meeting from an Active Meeting
- Change the Duration of a Meeting
- Leave or End a Meeting
Use Meeting Tools (Tutorial)
- Test Audio and Video Tools
- Set Audio and Video Preferences
- Use Audio and Video Tools
Use Meeting Room Features (Tutorial)
- Use Meeting Room Chat
- Edit a Meeting Room Chat Message
- Save a Chat Transcript
- Send Web Pages
- View Web Pages
Moderating a Meeting
Handle Permissions (Tutorial)
- Grant and Revoke Permissions
- Give the Microphone to the Next Person
- View Permissions
- Switch the Meeting Moderator
Work with Raised Hands (Tutorial)
- Raise a Hand During a Meeting
- Lower Raised Hands
- Sort Participants by Raised Hands
Gather Feedback About a Meeting (Tutorial)
- Send Polls to Meeting Participants
- Respond to Polls
- View and Share Participants' Responses
- View Shared Poll Results
Presenting Information in a Meeting
Use Screen Sharing (Tutorial)
- Share a Screen
- Share a Program
- Control a Shared Screen or Program
Use the Sametime Whiteboard (Tutorial)
- Find Out About the Sametime Whiteboard
- Display an Attached File on the Whiteboard
- Use the Whiteboard Pointer
- Enter and Format Whiteboard Text
- Draw and Format Whiteboard Objects
- Move or Delete Whiteboard Objects
- Save a Whiteboard File
- Work with a Saved Whiteboard File
Using Sametime Connect
Set Up Sametime Connect (Tutorial)
- Log On to Sametime Connect
- Add a Name to the Connect List
- Add a Meeting Participant to the Connect List
- Create a Personal Group
- Add a Public Group
Manage the Sametime Connect List (Tutorial)
- Remove an Individual or Group from the Connect List
- View the Contents of a Public Group
- Rename a Group
- Rearrange and Sort the Connect List
- Save a Connect List
Set Preferences for Sametime Connect (Tutorial)
- Change Default Invitation Messages
- Set Preferences for Alerts
- Set Preferences for Status Messages
- Set Logon Information Preferences
Use Sametime Connect (Tutorial)
- Send an Instant Chat Message
- Reply to an Instant Chat Message
- Send a Chat Invitation
- Respond to a Chat Invitation
- Change My Online Status
- Create a Privacy List
Start an Instant Meeting from Sametime Connect (Tutorial)
- Find Out About Instant Meetings
- Start and End an Instant Meeting
- Invite Others to an Instant Meeting
- Respond to a Meeting Invitation
- Check Available Meeting Tools
Integrate AOL Instant Messenger with Sametime (Tutorial)
- Find Out About Integration with AOL Instant Messenger
- Log On to AOL Instant Messenger
- Import an AOL Instant Messenger List
- Add an AOL User
- Find an AOL User
Using a Sametime Discussion
Use Sametime Discussions (Tutorial)
- Find Out About Sametime Discussions
- Enter or Leave a Discussion
- Chat with Other Members of a Discussion
- Create an Interest Profile
- Create an Author Profile
Work with Sametime Discussion Topics (Tutorial)
- Create a Discussion Topic
- Edit a Discussion Topic
- Respond to a Discussion Topic
- Search for a Discussion Topic
- Delete Discussion Topics
Using Sametime TeamRoom
Use Sametime TeamRoom (Tutorial)
- Find Out About Sametime TeamRoom
- Find Out About Facilitating a TeamRoom
- Find Out About Updating the TeamRoom Setup
- Enter or Leave a TeamRoom
- Chat with Other Members of a TeamRoom
- Delete TeamRoom Information
Manage Team Documents (Tutorial)
- Work with Team Documents
- Create a Team Document
- Edit a Team Document
- Create a Newsletter Profile
- Work with Project Information
- Search for TeamRoom Documents