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Rehabilitation Counseling Program
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Breeze Camera Setup
Before you begin
Before attempting to configure Breeze, you need to have your webcam and
microphone installed. You should follow the instructions that came with
your webcam and mic for installation.
NOTE: You should not run any software except Breeze during class. No
"Eyeball Chat", etc. Other software will interfere with Breeze.
Use the Test meeting
Normally you will not be able to use your camera without permission from classroom
presenter. However, we have set up a special Breeze meeting for testing. The link
is: http://breeze.usu.edu/camera/.
Use this special Breeze meeting to test your camera and mic.
Say "NO" To The add-in
When you are in Breeze as a "Presenter" (through the link above) you will be
prompted to install the Breeze Meeting Add-In. Please don't do so. No matter
how insistent Breeze is, just ignore it. (If you have it installed, you
should uninstall it by going to your control panel, "Add/Remove Programs"
and removing the Adobe or Macromedia Breeze Presenter Add-in.)
Select Your Camera
At the top of Breeze, use the "Meeting" menu to "Select Camera".
A small popup will allow you to choose from any cameras installed and compatible
with Breeze. You will need to select the camera you have installed.
NOTE: After you have your camera selected, you can test it (before
clicking "Close") by clicking the webcamera icon with the blue background).
Audio Setup Wizard
After closing the camera selection dialog, go back to the "Meeting" menu and start
the "Audio Setup Wizard". Ignore the prompt to install the add-in. Read the
instructions on each page and use the "Next" button to progress through the
Audio Setup Wizard.
Select Your Microphone
On Step 2 of 5 of the Audio Setup Wizard, you should select your microphone from
the dropdown box.
Check Your Settings
On Step 5 of 5 of the Audio Setup Wizard, you will be shown a summary of your
settings.
NOTE: Due to a bug in Breeze, changes to your microphone selection may
not be accurately reflected on this screen.
Test With A Partner
NOTE: You will need a partner (classmate) on another computer to contine!
One student should listen and provide feedback through the discussion/chat while
the other student adjusts settings.
Start your camera by clicking the "Start my camera and voice" button in the
lower-left of the camera and voice pod.
You will need to grant permission to Breeze to access your camera.
Check Audio
Make sure that Breeze is set to broadcast your microphone. You can either
hold down the "Talk" button or use the padlock button to toggle your microphone.
The button will be a darker shade of gray and look depressed when it is enabled.
If your classmate can hear your microphone broadcast, you should adjust the audio.
If your classmate cannot hear your microphone, you should run the "Audio Setup
Wizard" again and double check your settings.
Adjust Broadcast Volume
Your classmate should use a one of the professors in the class recordings as a
baseline for where your microphone volume should be. Adjust your mic louder or
softer as your classmate directs.
To adjust your broadcast volume, open the audio setup wizard again and skip ahead
to Step 5 of 5.
Leave the "Silence Level" around 10, and adjust the "Microphone Level" as needed.
You can check the "Echo Suppression" box unless you have a very slow computer.
Help Your Classmate
After you have adjusted your volume properly, turn off your camera and microphone
using the stop button under the camera and voice pod. Then help your classmate
adjust his or her camera.
Insurmountable Difficulties
If you have carefully followed these directions and you are still unable to get
your camera and microphone working properly with your classmate, you should contact
the USU helpdesk.
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