Skype is now the Microsoft’s software for enabling video conferencing between two people over a secure Internet connection. It’s reliable if you have a good Internet connection, a good quality webcam and good headphones or inbuilt speakers in your laptop or PC for enhancing the video as well as audio quality.
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If anyhow someone faces any issues with audio or video while using Skype, then the individual must first verify the version of Skype. One must make sure that this version is compatible with the current Operating System which is installed on one’s computer. Let us first discuss the issues which one can face with video quality and how to fix them. Here are a few tips:
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If your video is not working properly, check out whether your webcam is running properly with any other application.
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If it is not running with any other application, then update the webcam drivers from its manufacturer’s website.
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If you are still unable to see the person on the other end, then go to ‘Tools’ in the main menu bar and then click ‘Options’. Here, you are required to select ‘Video Settings’ option under ‘General’ tab. If your webcam is connected, you can easily view live video of the object where your webcam is pointed. If the webcam does not show any picture, then you need to reinstall your webcam and again follow the same steps.
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You can also change the webcam settings to adjust audio settings like contrast, brightness, etc. The window represented above displays almost all the options to introduce the necessary changes.
Besides this, you can also switch to different cameras if you are using multiple webcams with your PC. Let us take a look on audio problems that one can face while using Skype:
There can be problems like you are unable to hear the person on other side or the person on other side is unable to hear you or you both are unable to hear you each other. In this case, one must follow these steps for improving the audio interaction between two parties:
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First, make sure that your headphone or speakers are connected properly to PC. If they are not connected then connect them. After that you can verify the sound by moving to ‘Control Panel’ || ‘Sounds and Audio Devices’ and then test the sound of your headphone or speakers.
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Make a test call. Go to contact list in Skype and click echo or Skype test call. If you are able to hear the instructions, then your Skype audio is working fine. Ask the person on the other end to do the same in order to fix the audio settings.
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Besides this, you can also fix the Audio Settings with Windows Settings in order to enhance the better voice transmission.
If anyhow Skype does not work properly on both ends, check whether both parties are using the latest version of Skype. Avoid voice disruptions in communication by making Skype calls from a quiet location.
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