Video Chatting for Seniors in easy steps: Video call and chat using FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, Facebook Portal, Skype and Zoom

by Nick Vandome

Overview

In the digital world there is sometimes one event that can propel a technology to the forefront of the public's awareness. In the case of video chatting this has been the Covid-19 pandemic. Video chatting has been used, in one form or another, for many years, but it was not until the pandemic that it became an invaluable tool for millions of people around the world, for keeping in touch with family and friends.

As with most forms of popular technology, there are a number of elements to consider to successfully engage with the video chatting revolution. These include:

The different devices that can be used for video chatting.

Getting connected for video chatting, both at home using Wi-Fi, and mobile connections for when you are out and about.

Video-chatting apps that provide the means to communicate with family and friends.

Video Chatting for Seniors in easy steps is the ideal companion to help you navigate the expanding world of video communication, covering the following areas:

Finding the right equipment for successful video chatting.

Following good etiquette so that your video chats go as smoothly as possible.

Getting set up with your video-chatting apps.

Undertaking video chats with individuals and groups.

Using text chat to enhance the video-chatting experience.

Making audio calls using video-chatting apps.

A detailed look at the most popular video chatting apps: FaceTime; Facebook Messenger; Facebook Portal; Skype; and Zoom.

Video chatting on a range of digital devices is very much here to stay and, with Video Chatting for Seniors in easy steps by your side, you will be able to fully embrace it and be communicating like an expert with sound and vision.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781840789324
Publisher:	In Easy Steps Limited
Publication date:	08/24/2021
Series:	In Easy Steps
Edition description:	7th ed.
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	530,304
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Nick Vandome is an IT writer and trainer who specialises in digital imaging and web authoring subjects. In addition to his writing, he also works designing websites and runs training courses. Before he started working with computers he wrote books about working and traveling abroad.

Table of Contents

1 The Video-Chatting Revolution 7

Video Chatting Comes of Age 8

About Video Chatting 9

Cross-Platform Performance 14

More Than One-to-One Video 16

Security Issues 20

2 What You Need 21

Devices 22

Cameras 24

Microphone and Speakers 25

Wi-Fi Connection 26

Mobile Connection 27

Video-Chatting Apps 28

3 Getting Started 31

Getting Connected 32

Finding Contacts 36

Accessing Settings 40

Using Video 42

Using Audio 44

4 Following Good Practice 45

Using Backgrounds 46

Blurring the Background 49

Learning the Controls 50

Setting Audio Levels 51

Understanding Audio Delay 52

Being Aware of Your Location 53

Managing Group Chats 54

5 Zoom 55

Obtaining Zoom 56

Zoom Settings 60

Adding Contacts 64

Starting a Zoom Call 66

Scheduling a Zoom Call 68

Joining a Zoom Call 74

During a Zoom Call 76

Managing a Group Call 81

Raising a Hand 83

Using Text Chat 84

Sharing Content 86

Zoom Security 90

Ending a Zoom Call 92

6 Skype 93

Obtaining Skype 94

Setting Up Skype 96

Skype Interface 98

Skype Settings 102

Editing Your Status 107

Adding Contacts 108

Making a Test Call 111

Starting a Video Call 112

Creating a Group Call 115

During a Video Call 118

Adding Text Chat 122

Ending a Skype Call 126

7 FaceTime 127

About FaceTime 128

FaceTime Settings 130

Accessing Contacts 132

Starting a FaceTime Call 134

Receiving a FaceTime Call 136

Managing a FaceTime Call 138

Making a Group Call 140

Taking a Photo 143

Adding Special Effects 144

Text Chat During a Call 146

Ending and Calling Back 148

8 Messenger 149

Obtaining Messenger 150

Messenger Settings 152

Accessing Contacts 154

Setting Up the Camera 156

Starting a Video Call 158

Managing Video Calls 160

Creating Groups 162

Text Chatting 164

9 Facebook Portal 167

About Facebook Portal 168

Getting Started with Portal 170

Setting Up Portal 172

Around the Home Screen 176

Portal Settings 178

Portal Contacts 180

Adding Favorite Contacts 183

Making a Portal Call 184

Index 187