Zoom Tutorials
Select your device type below for step-by-step instructions for installing and/or connecting to an OBU Zoom meeting.
Windows Computer Instructions
- Click on your desired Zoom Meeting link in an email or webpage
- A Zoom webpage will open and prompt you to do one of the following:
A. Open the Zoom app automatically (if previously installed) - Skip to Step 5
B. Install the Zoom app by clicking the Run button at the bottom of your browser window. If you aren't promoted to install Zoom automatically, click the download here link on the page. - Once you start installing the Zoom client you will see a progress bar while the install completes and you are joined to the meeting
- When the installation completes, enter your name as you would like it displayed to other users
- Once you are connected to the meeting, you will be prompted to Join with Computer Audio to connect your mic and speakers to the meeting
- Once you successfully join the meeting please be aware of the Mute and Video toggle buttons that will allow you to mute or unmute your mic and turn your video camera on or off during the meeting
Apple Computer Instructions
- Click on your desired Zoom Meeting link in an email or webpage
- A Zoom webpage will open and prompt you to do one of the following:
A. Prompt you to Open the Zoom app (if previously installed) by clicking the popup - Skip to step 6
B. Install the Zoom app by starting a download automatically (if not click Download Zoom). Once the download completes, open the Zoom.pkg file from your downloads folder or the bottom of your browser window to begin the installation. - Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the Zoom app installation
Enter your computer credentials if prompted (i.e. name and password you use to log into your mac computer) - Once the installation is complete, return to the original email or webpage and click your desired meeting link again. And then click the Open Zoom.us button if prompted
- Enter your name if prompted as you would like it to be displayed to others in the meeting
- Once Zoom joins the meeting, you will be asked to Join with Computer Audio to connect your mic and speakers to Zoom
- You may be asked to allow Zoom to access your webcam or microphone, Allow any prompts that may pop up as you join the meeting, or change any settings in your system preferences as instructed
- Once in the meeting, please be aware of the Mute and Video buttons at the bottom of the screen that will allow you to mute or unmute your mic and turn your camera on or off during the meeting.
Android Phone Instructions
- Click on your desired Zoom Meeting link in an email or webpage
- A browser window will open and prompt you to do one of the following:
A. Open the Zoom App (if previously installed) by clicking the Join Meeting button - Skip to Step 6
B. Prompt you to install the Zoom App from Google Play using the link, or by searching for Zoom in the Play Store - Once the app is installed, return to the original email or webpage and click the desired meeting link again to launch the app and join the meeting
- Approve any requests for Zoom to access your camera or microphone.
- Enter your name if prompted as you would like it to be displayed to others in the meeting
- Click the Join with Video button when prompted
- Click the Join using Internet Audio button to connect your mic and speaker to the Zoom meeting
- Once connected to the Zoom meeting, please be aware of the Mute and Video buttons in the corner of the screen that will allow you to mute or unmute your mic and turn your camera on or off during the meeting.
iPhone Instructions
- Click on your desired Zoom Meeting link in an email or webpage
- A Zoom webpage will open and prompt you to do one of the following:
A. Open your Zoom app (if already installed) - Skip to Step 7
B. Open the App Store and install the Zoom app - In the App Store, click Get to start installing the Zoom app
- Once the installation completes, you will see an Open button
- Return to your original email or website and click your desired meeting link again to launch the Zoom webpage and then click Join Meeting if you aren't automatically taken into the Zoom app.
- Enter your name if prompted as you would like it to be displayed to others in the meeting
- When you connect to the Zoom meeting you will be prompted to Join with Video
- When asked, click the Call using Internet Audio button to connect your mic and speaker to the Zoom meeting
- Once connected to the Zoom meeting, please be aware of the Mute and Video buttons at the bottom of the screen that will allow you to mute or unmute your mic and turn your camera on or off during the meeting.
iPad Instructions
- Click on your desired Zoom Meeting link in an email or webpage
- A Zoom webpage will open and prompt you to do one of the following:
A. Open the Zoom app (if already installed) - Skip to Step 7
B. Install the Zoom app from the App Store - Open the App Store using the link or search for Zoom, and then click the Get button to start installing the app
- When the app installation completes you will see an Open button. Return to your original email or webpage and click your desired meeting link again.
- When prompted, confirm that you want to open the Zoom app
- If prompted, enter your name as you would like it displayed to other users
- Allow Zoom to access your camera if prompted
- Click the Join with Video button to enter the meeting
- Allow Zoom to access your microphone if prompted
- Select Join using Internet Audio to connect your mic and camera into the Zoom meeting
- Once connected to the Zoom meeting, please be aware of the Mute and Video buttons at the top of the screen that will allow you to mute or unmute your mic and turn your camera on or off during the meeting.
Need More Help?
For additional support please call the OBU HelpDesk at 405-585-5200