How many times the user has a desire to demonstrate something on the screen of his computer to the interlocutor. The meaning of the word demonstration is a visual demonstration. Many programs can provide such an opportunity. And the Skype program is not far behind the rest. This messenger is used by many. How to set up a demo?
Steps
- You need to launch Skype by clicking on its icon on the desktop. Or go to the Start menu and select this program in applications.
- Log in to your account by entering a password with a username. If the password is lost, it can be restored using the link below the input field. After entering, a list of contacts will appear on the left side of the program.
- Select a contact, which is done by a simple click on its name and a dialog box materializes on the right side of the program.
- Select “video call”. This button will appear only after clicking on the contact name. After pressing it, a characteristic sound will be heard. In video call mode, you can stay as long as you need. You can then turn on the screen sharing feature.
- Click on the chat icon (show instant messages). The inscription is realized when you hover over the chat icon. The icon looks like a cloud filled with thoughts.
- Select "Demo". This is done by pressing the “+” button, which lies between the end call buttons and the microphone. In the list of functions that appears, select the desired one - “Demonstration”.
- This will bring up a new window: “Show screen”. Click "Start." The border of the display area in this case will turn red, which indicates the beginning of the demonstration.
- Adjust the size of the displayed area. The manual rodent (mouse) will help with this. Having moved the cursor to the corner of the area where its shape will change and become diagonal arrows, click the mouse button. If you need to move the selected area, just click on the top of the displayed area and move it to where you want.
- Continue work. The interlocutor will see everything that will happen in the selected part of the screen. At the same time, communication with the interlocutor is possible. Only the video image will not go from the camera, but from the highlighted part of the screen.
- Stop the demo. To do this, just click on the “+” button at the bottom of the screen and select “Stop showing”. Resume video from the webcam.
Advice
- This feature is only available when the speed of the Internet allows you to make video calls.
- To accept an incoming call, you must click the "Reply with video" icon.
- You need to know the channel bandwidth set by your ISP. The demonstration in the "Skype" screen requires a broadband connection to the World Wide Web.
- When choosing a specific area for demonstration, the interlocutor will be able to see only it. This area is outlined.
Warnings
The picture may freeze when you turn on the "demonstration". It depends on the quality of your Internet connection.
It is only necessary to choose the area that you want to demonstrate, otherwise the desired person may also fall into the field of view of the interlocutor.
After enabling the function, the interlocutor will only see the screen, but not the person of the caller.