When the recorder launches it does not start recording, but will allow you to get setup and ready to record, nothing starts until you press the big Red Recordbutton. After pressing Record, you will be given a very short count to prepare to record.
There are three main settings areas which you need to look at before starting:
Primary Source
Setup how you and what you want to record. there are three settings here:
Video, if you do not want to appear in this small window as you lecture set this to "none"
Audio, in most cases the program will set this to the default microphone, you may need to drop the box down to select a mic
Quality: In most cases standard is fine. If after running a test video you are not satisfied, set it to High. (the higher the quality the longer it takes to upload)
Secondary Capture
What do you need to capture in your video, a main screen, two screens or a Power Point? This section is where you set the the capture.
If you need to move back and forth between your main screen and a Power Point presentation, you will need to upload the presentation. Notice that there are two tabs open if the Power Point box is checked. Click the Power Point tab.
(Not Recommended) There are two choices when you click Open Power Point
Start Power Point, will launch the presentation and start the recorder
The second will load the Power Point into the tab to allow you to move back and forth between the presentation and the main screen.
Primary screen: best practice is to open your presentation and minimize it on your taskbar. You will have access to the presentation and the primary screen for recording. In this case uncheck the Capture PowerPoint.
Hot Keys: When you start recording the recorder window will minimize to the task bar, which may not be viewable if you have a PowerPoint presentation open. Below links to the Hot Keys or shortcut keys that will allow you to stop and start your recording as you move from the primary screen to the presentation or reverse.