Enable Camera/Mic on Windows - (Teams, Zoom, Collaborate)
To ensure your camera is on and working properly prior to recording/streaming your class, event, meeting, etc. follow this guide.
We will highlight different applications and how to enable the camera within them. This document will also cover useful tips to preview the camera and adjust its zoom/positioning prior to recording.
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Power on / Test the Camera in Windows
If you want to test your camera or verify it is on and working prior to recording, you can navigate to 'Camera' app in Windows.
- Search 'Camera' in the bottom left from your Windows Desktop
- If camera is on and working - a window will open allowing you to view how your camera appears
- You can adjust the view from the Camera Controls of the Extron Panel located on the Teaching Station
Enabling Camera / Microphone in a Browser
If you are streaming from Chrome, Firefox, etc. in a web browser, you may encounter an issue where your Camera/Microphone is blocked by the browser. You must 'Allow' these from your settings if this occurs.
Enabling / Controls for Camera + Microphone in Common Meeting Apps
Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Blackboard Collaborate
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Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Blackboard Collaborate
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