Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 : Working with Multimedia and Online Tools - Sharing My Screen

The Share My Screen command on the File or CS Live (New!) menu allows you to connect to Adobe ConnectNow, which is a secure Web site where you can start an online meeting and collaborate on any design project across platforms and programs. You can share and annotate your computer screen or take control of an attendee’s computer. During the meeting, you can communicate by sending chat messages, using live audio, or broadcasting live video. In addition, you can take meeting notes, and share files.

Share My Screen

1. Click the File or CS Live (New!) menu, and then click Share My Screen.

2. Enter your Adobe ID and password. If you don’t have an Adobe ID and password, click the Create a Free Adobe ID link, and then follow the online instructions.

3. Click Sign In. If prompted, sign in to ConnectNow.

4. To share your computer screen, click the Share My Computer Screen button.

5. Use the ConnectNow toolbar to do any of the following: Meeting. Use to invite participants, share my computer screen, upload a file, share my webcam, set preferences, end a meeting, and exit Adobe ConnectNow. PODS. Use to show and hide pod panels. Help. Use to get help, troubleshoot problems, and set account and Flash Player settings.

6. Click the participant buttons at the bottom to specify roles, remove a user, or request control of a user’s computer.