Lync 2013 - Beginner

Duration
1 Hours, 33 Minutes

 

Delivery Method
Self-Paced

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Course Overview

This course shows students how to use the Microsoft powerful, all-in-one communication tool: Lync. Over the course of this video, students will understand how to use the interface, manage contacts, and set important defaults. Additional time will be spent learning how to communicate via instant message, email, audio or video calls, and live online meetings. Students will also learn more about Lync's seamless integration with Microsoft Office

Course Objectives

Introduction , Understanding the Interface and Managing Contacts , Using Instant Messaging , Working with Phone and Video , Integration with Unified Messaging , Working with Meetings , Integration with Microsoft Office , Conclusion

Course Prerequisites

Familiarity with personal computers and basic instant messaging concepts

Agenda

1 - Introduction

  • Introduction

2 - Understanding the Interface and Managing Contacts

  • Overview
  • What Is Lync?
  • Understanding the Interface
  • Using Find
  • Viewing and Adding Contacts
  • Creating and Populating Groups
  • Setting Telephony Options
  • Using the Right Mouse Click Menu
  • Setting Preferences and Privacy

3 - Using Instant Messaging

  • Overview
  • Using IM to Chat
  • Sending and Receiving Files
  • Conferencing and Application Sharing

4 - Working with Phone and Video

  • Overview
  • Adjusting Video and Audio Settings
  • Calling a Lync User
  • Calling a Non-Lync User
  • Calling a Number from a Website
  • Making Video Calls

5 - Integration with Unified Messaging

  • Understanding Voicemail Notifications
  • Adjusting Voicemail Options
  • Calling into a Voicemail

6 - Working with Meetings

  • Overview
  • Scheduling a Lync Meeting
  • Using Meet Now
  • Changing Meeting Options
  • Recording a Meeting

7 - Integration with Microsoft Office

  • Overview
  • Integrating with Office

8 - Conclusion

  • Course Recap

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