Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
C
If you cannot chat right now, click
Decline
.
Messages sets up the audio connection.
Use your microphone to converse with the other person.
D
You can click and drag the slider to control the chat volume.
TIPS
Can I start a video chat?
Yes, as long as you both have a webcam, microphone, sound card, and speakers attached
to your computers, you can both see and talk to each other using Messages'
video chat
feature. If the other person shows the camera icon ( ), click that person, click
Buddies
,
and then click
Invite to Video Chat
.
Are there faster methods I can use to start an audio or video chat?
Yes. First, use the Buddies list to click the person you want to chat with. For an audio chat,
click the
Start an Audio Chat
button ( ); for a video chat, click the
Start a Video Chat
button ( ).
