With built-in microphones in webcams, you can participate in video chats and conferences using MSN Messenger and other instant messaging programs. After installing the webcam, you need to specify the correct video and audio settings. The latter are often especially difficult. Fortunately, for example, the MSN Messenger app has an easy-to-use "Setup Wizard" to help you with this.
It is necessary
- - Webcam;
- - a computer;
- - MSN Messenger app.
Instructions
Step 1
Launch MSN Messenger by double-clicking the shortcut on your desktop, or select it from the list of Windows programs in the Start menu. Enter your username and password to login. Wait while the program loads your profile.
Step 2
Select the "Tools" menu item, then "Audio / Video Tuning Wizard". To run it, in the dialog box that appears, click the "Next" button.
Step 3
Specify your camera model in the drop-down list and press the "Next" button. Adjust the camera image until you see yourself in it. Click "Next".
Step 4
Adjust the sound quality of the microphone. To do this, move the microphone 3-5 cm away from you and adjust the displayed settings until its sensitivity level reaches the middle mark. Speak into the microphone when prompted, continuing to move the microphone until you reach the desired results. When done, click Next, then Finish. If the microphone is located too close to your face, your voice will sound too harsh for the interlocutor, and if it is too far away, then there is a chance that you will simply not be heard. When finished, click Next.
Step 5
Select your sound system from the list that opens and click the "Next" button again. Go to the Speaker Test section and move the audio slider up or down to set the sound quality of your speakers. To end testing, click the "Stop" button. Your microphone is now set up and ready to go.
