Setup Wizard

Example of where you can find the link for the Setup Wizard

If you will be using any of the Wimba Voice Tools for the first time, it's recommended that you run the Setup Wizard at least once in order to check if your computer is ready for use.

The link to the setup wizard is usually found at the bottom of any Wimba Voice Tool user interface or just click on this link:

http://ubcvoice.wimba.com/ubcvoice/wizard/launcher.jsp.

You will go through a 5-step process with instructions on what you need to do.

Step 1: Java

Step 1 will test if you have the right Java applications and scripts installed.

Wimba Voice Tools uses Java, a programming language, to run on a browser. Step 1 will check if your browser has the necessary scripts to run the application. If not, you will be prompted to install them.

If the problem persists, please use a different browser.

You will be automatically taken to the next test page when it's completed.

Step 2: Signed Applet

Wimba Voice Tools will run as applets within your browser.

Each of the tools under Wimba Voice uses applets or embedded applications on your web browser. Step 2 will attempt to verify if you want to run the applet on your computer.

In some cases when you click Next, a pop-up window appears asking you to allow the applet to run. Click Always or Run to allow audio to run on your computer.

Step 3: Connectivity

Setup Wizard will test your Internet speed.

You will be automatically taken to the next test if your Internet speed are okay to work with any of the Wimba Voice Tools.

Step 4: Playback

Step 4 allows you to choose and test your output devices

You will be asked to test the speakers or any output device you will be using with Wimba Voice Tools.

Click the Play button on the Audio Player to start the test.

If you are able to hear the recorded message then just click Next.

If you want to change the output device, click on the small square box on the right-side of the Audio Player. A menu will appear where you can choose the device you want to use. Your choice will be denoted by a check mark beside it.

Take note that you can always change these settings later either by going through the Setup Wizard again or by going to the Settings page of each tool.

Step 5: Recording

Step 5 allows you to choose and test the input device you want to use

You will be asked to test the microphone or any input device you will be using with Wimba Voice Tools.

Click the Record button and start recording any test audio. When you're finished just click Stop and then Play to hear what you have recorded.

If you are able to record properly, click Next to continue.

If you want to change your input device, click on the small square box on the right-side of the Audio player. A menu will appear where you can choose the device you want to use. Your choice will be denoted by a check mark beside it.

Once you have complete all the previous steps just click on Finished and your computer is ready to use with Wimba Voice Tools.