The information in this article applies to the following 3rd party software
MSN Messenger 6.x
MSN Messenger 7.x
Window Live Messenger 8.5
The information in this article applies the following platforms
Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Note: The information in this article is not product specific. For
details regarding camera driver and operating system support please see
article 3428
Step 1: Getting Started
Before we begin setting up the sound in MSN or Windows Live Messenger, ensure the following is complete:
- Connect your camera and verify that it is working properly
- If using headphones, verify that your device is connected and functioning
- If using speakers, verify that they are functioning properly
- If using a headset, verify that both the headphone and microphone are connected and working properly.
Step 2: Executing the audio and video setup procedure within the messenger application
This procedure will allow you to assign an audio input and audio
output device, as well as assigning the video device of your choice to
work with the messenger application. The following example uses Windows
Live Messenger 8.5 however, the same procedure can be used for earlier
versions of MSN Messenger 6.x and above. MSN Messenger users please
skip directly to step 4 below.
Note to Windows Live Messenger users: There
are multiple ways to execute the following steps depending on being
signed in vs signed out of the messenger application, and which version
of Windows Live Messenger is being used. To avoid confusion, please
execute the following steps while signed out. We also recommend
updating to the latest version of Windows Live Messenger.
1. Sign out of your account.
2. Launch the messenger application (make sure you are not signed in to your account).
3. Locate and click the "Help" drop down button towards the top right corner and select "Show the menu bar"
4. Now click the "Tools" option in the menu bar and select the “Audio and Video Setup” option.
5. Click “Next to begin the setup process.
6. In the “Speaker Setup” window, select the output device you would
like to use with the messenger application. This step is specific to
speakers or headphones. If your speakers or headphones are USB devices
and connected to your computer, select the device by using the drop
down menu provided. If your speakers or headphones are connected to
your soundcard, the device listed will be the make or model of your
soundcard device.
You can also set the desired volume level and click “Play Sound” for
an audio sample. Click "Next" once you are comfortable with the your
selected options.
7. In the “Microphone Setup” window, select your desired input device from the drop down menu provided.
This selection will be specific to a microphone connected to your
computer. If your Logitech video camera has a built-in microphone, this
option will be presented as “Logitech Mic” with your camera model name
in parentheses as shown above.
If you have an external USB microphone or headset device connected
to your computer that hosts a microphone, select the devices name or
model number in the drop down menu. If your external microphone or
headset is connected to your soundcard, the device listed will be the
make or model of your soundcard device. Once your device is selected,
adjust the microphone volume level to your preference and click next.
Note: The microphone volume level may need to be tested in order
to find a comfortable volume level. As a starting point, try setting
the level midway and adjust when necessary by re-executing this
procedure.
8. In the “Webcam Setup” window, select the video device you would like
to use with messenger application. Once selected, you should see a
display sample in the window provided. You can also click the “Options”
button to make camera specific adjustments. Once completed, click the
“Finish” button to apply your changes.
Once you have completed this process, the messenger
application should now be configured to the correct audio input
(microphone), audio output (speakers or headphones), and video device
(webcam) to use when engaging in an audio and or video conversation.
his article covers how to configure a Logitech camera's audio and video settings to work with Skype 3.6 or above.
Answer
This article applies to the following cameras:
All Logitech USB Webcams
This article applies to the following platforms:
Windows Vista
Windows XP
This article applies to the following 3rd party application:
Skype™ 3.6 or above
To set up Skype for video please be sure that your Logitech webcam
is connected and working. This can be verifed by launching your
QuickCam software and checking for a video stream withinin the
QuickCapture video window. Once the webcam functionality is verified,
please close the QuickCam application and follow the steps below.
- Launch Skype™ and click on "Tools" as shown in the figure below
Fig 1
- When you click on "Tools" you will see a drop down list
Fig 2
- Click on "Options" at the bottom of the drop-down list
Fig 3
- A new screen appears. Click on the left side of the pane under "Video Settings"
Fig 4
- Under the "Select webcam" drop down, please choose your Logitech camera, then click the "Save" button.
Fig 5
- Click on "Tools" as shown in Fig 6 to get your Logitech Audio setup.
Fig 6
- When you click on "Tools" you will see a drop down list
Fig 7
- At the very bottom of the drop down list, please click on "Options"
Fig 8
- When you click on "Options" you will see a new screen
Fig 9
- On this new screen click on the left side of the pane under "Audio Settings"
Fig 10
- You will now have the option to select your Logitech camera's
Microphone as your main Audio source. Under the "Microphone" drop down,
select the Logitech Microphone, and click "Save"
Fig 11
- You should now be ready to use your Logitech webcam and microphone in a Skype video call.
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