Initial Setup
This guide explains how to use the WebEx Teleconferencing System as a presenter (lecturer)
Appearance of the system
Right panels:
Participants – this lists all the participants currently in the session (presenter, panelists, host, and attendees)
Please note the following icons, their location and meaning:
To the left of a name presenter icon, only visible next to one participant
If none of the below are visible to the left of a name then that participant is not connected correctly.
microphone active, speakers active | |
microphone muted, speakers active | |
microphone active, speakers muted |  |
microphone muted, speakers muted |  |
To the right of a name
Click on the icons in the session to enable/disable the function
 | microphone enabled |
 | microphone disabled |
 | webcam enabled |
 | webcam disabled |
Note that the Presenter, Panelist and Host of a session can enable/disable the microphone of attendees. They cannot however control anyone’s webcam besides their own.
 | participant has raised their hand i.e. has requested for their microphone to be enabled. |
 | the participant is not currently viewing the session i.e. another application is currently being viewed on their computer. |
Chat – this panel allows everyone in the session to communicate via chat
Center area:
Near the center of your screen you can see the Share button. By clicking the arrow to the right of the button you can choose to share either your Desktop or a specific file.
Sharing content
Share File:
If you choose to share file(s), browse your computer to find the file that needs to be shared. Please allow some time for the files to upload.
Share My Desktop:
If you have multiple monitors, select the one you want your students to view. When your desktop is shared any actions you perform on that monitor will be visible to all participants. You can use this sharing mode to display websites, application or files.
When you share your desktop the WebEx application will minimize and a blue bar will appear at the top of your screen. From the blue bar you can open the Participants and Chat panel. When you have finished your session click Stop Sharing.
