Sometimes figuring out how to actually join a Google+ hangout is the hardest part! Here's a handy step-by-step guide on how to join a Google+ hangout hosted by Dell. Hope you'll join us on a future #DellHangout.

1. How to Join a Google+
Hangout with Dell
September 2013

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1. If you don’t have a Google+ account, sign up for one using your Gmail
credentials.
2. “Circle” Dell so we can invite you to the Hangout:
Setup Instructions – Day Before Hangout
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

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3. Download the required Google Voice and Video plugin for video
hangouts at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/hangoutplugin.
4. Checklist
 Verify your computer meets Google’s system requirements.
 Verify that your company’s firewall permits access. You may need to be off-site.
 Ensure headset/earbuds and webcam are working. To prevent echo, headsets/earbuds are
recommended.
 Use wired internet connection, not Wi-Fi, if at all possible. Using Wi-Fi may give you a delay.
 Room should be well lit. Lighting should originate from behind your webcam to face you.
 Check your background for distractions or confidential material.
Setup Instructions – Day Before Hangout
Click here if plugin won’t install

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1. Plug in laptop to ensure it’ll maintain power during hangout.
2. Log in to your Google+ account.
3. Watch for an invitation from Dell to join the hangout.
Day of Hangout
If you don’t see the
notification on your
account, type “Dell” in
your search bar, and you
should see the post
displayed on the Dell
page.

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4. If the hangout is a private
“hangout video call”, you’ll
see:
Day of Hangout (cont)
4. If the hangout is a public
“hangout on air”, you’ll see:
Please note Google’s terms
and conditions (last slide).

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5. To enable the best listening experience for all,
please mute your microphone until you wish to
talk.
6. The Dell hangout moderator will let you know if
the hangout is public or private.
– If private, please listen and participate without sharing any information to
others outside the hangout.
– If public, please feel free to tweet or otherwise share using the hashtag
#DellHangout.
7. The moderator will also let you know how to
submit your questions electronically.
– Options include the Hangout chat window, Live public Q&A and other ways.
Day of Hangout (cont)

7. Thank you for participating
in our hangout!

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Resources and References
• Troubleshooting audio/video issues
• Firewall and network details for IT network admins
• Google+ Known Issues
• Google+ User Content and Conduct Policy
• Google+ Contests and Promotions Policy
• Google+ Hangouts On Air Terms (for public hangouts)
• YouTube’s Terms of Service (for public hangouts)