User Guide

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2 If you are placing a call, follow the instructions in “To place a call in NetMeeting”
on page 81
3 If you are receiving a call, follow the instructions in “To listen for and accept an
incoming call in NetMeeting” on page 81
The participant who is receiving the call must accept it before the collaboration
session can begin.
To place a call in NetMeeting
1Tap Collaborate on the toolbar.
2In the Collaborate dialog box, enable the Place a call to another computer
option.
3In the IP address or computer name box, type the IP address of the computer
you want to call.
If you want to prevent the participants in a meeting from modifying your
document, enable the Read only check box.
4Tap OK.
A dialog box appears, which notifies you that NetMeeting is placing a call. The
computer that you are calling is contacted and must accept your call before a
connection is made.
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 for each computer that you want to include in the collaboration
session.
If the guest computer is on the same network as the host computer, the host
can type the guest computer name instead of the IP address.
If you don't know the IP address of your computer, tap Collaborate to
display the Collaborate dialog box; the IP address of your computer is
displayed at the bottom.
If the person you want to contact does not accept your call, NetMeeting
displays a warning message that your call has been cancelled or rejected.
To listen for and accept an incoming call in NetMeeting
1Tap Collaborate on the toolbar.
2In the Collaborate dialog box, enable the Listen for an incoming call option.