Microsoft Teams: Setup, Calls & Meetings

Getting Started

1. Download Teams from office.com or app store
2. 2. Sign in with corporate email
3. 3. Complete MFA verification
4. 4. Browse and join team channels

Making Calls

One-on-One: Click person > Call button
Group Call: Start meeting in chat or channel
Phone: Call external numbers from Calls tab

Video Meetings

• Click “Meet now” for instant meetings
• • Schedule meetings from calendar
• • Use chat-in-meeting for instant messaging
• • Record meetings: More > Record

Chat Features

• @mention for notifications
• • Share files via Files tab
• • Use /giphy for GIFs
• • Pin important messages

Troubleshooting

Can’t hear audio? Check device settings > Audio & speakers
Video not working? Verify camera permissions in system settings
Slow performance? Close unnecessary apps, check connection
Missing channels? Ask team owner to add you

Best Practices

• Set status to “In a meeting” during calls
• • Mute when not speaking
• • Close webcam for privacy
• • Use meetings for complex discussions
• • Use chat for quick messages

For help: support@alcousa.org