Polycom V500 - Manual (Page 27)

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Video Conferencing Tips
Read through these quick tips for ideas on how to optimize your video
conferencing experience.
Tips for Great Video
‰ Avoid wearing bright colors, all-light or all-dark clothing, or very “busy”
patterns (such as small checks or narrow stripes). Light pastels and muted
colors look the best on the screen.
‰ If there are windows in the room, close any drapes or blinds. Daylight is a
variable light source and can conflict with interior room lighting.
‰ Use natural gestures when you speak.
‰ When adjusting your camera, try to fill the screen as much as possible
with people rather than with the table, chairs, walls, or the floor.
Tips for Great Audio
‰ Speak in your normal voice without shouting.
‰ Ask the people at the other site if they can hear you. Have them introduce
themselves so you can be sure that you can hear them.
‰ Since the audio has a very slight delay, you may want to pause briefly for
others to answer you or to make comments.
‰ As with any call, try to limit side conversations.