This document provides instructions for starting a group video conference, or "hangout", over Google+. It is a 5 step process that involves: 1) having a Google+ account and adding contacts to circles, 2) accessing your Google+ profile, 3) accessing the hangouts feature from the sidebar, 4) starting a hangout, and 5) inviting people from your circles to join. The instructions explain how to install any necessary plugins and set up your webcam, microphone, and speakers to participate in the video chat.

1. How to Start a “Hangout” (group video
conference) over Google+
Hi champs!
Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to setting up a “hangout” for group
meetings (video chats). First, some things you’ll need:
1. A Google+ account.
2. To connect or add AUDRN people to at least 1 G+ circle (*circles are
categories into which you organize people you connect with). I suggest
making a circle for AUDRN people.
3. A workable internet connection.
4. A flash-enabled internet browser (Firefox, Chrome or Safari are okay).
5. A webcam, mic, speakers.

2. Step 1: Access your G+
You can easily do this from your Google homepage if you are logged in or via Gmail.
Click on your +[username] on the upper left hand corner of the page, or on your profile
Photo on the upper right hand corner.

3. Step 2
If you chose to click on your profile thumbnail, click “view profile”

4. Step 3: Access “hangout” feature
On the left sidebar of your profile, click on “hangouts”.

5. Step 4: start a “hangout”
You’ll see links to more information about Hangouts (I suggest you click this first) or
You can go ahead and start a hangout.
For first time users, Google might require you to install the Gtalk plugin for your browser.

6. Step 5: start a hangout & invite circles
Once you have successfully installed the plugin and set up your webcam, mic, etc., (and
restarted your browser), you can repeat the first 4 steps.
Clicking “start a hangout” will show you a page like this. You can now make public and
exclusive hangouts.

7. Step 5: start a hangout & invite circles
Add the AUDRN circle to people you
want to invite to hangout.
Write a title or label for the particular
meeting.

8. This is me waiting for you guys to hang out 
Hope you find this useful!!
<3 Dianne S.