XCCC: How to Select Another Video Camera for Use in an Online Video Conference (273891)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server
- Microsoft Exchange 2000 Conferencing Server
This article was previously published under Q273891 IMPORTANT: This article contains information about modifying the registry. Before you
modify the registry, make sure to back it up and make sure that you understand how to restore
the registry if a problem occurs. For information about how to back up, restore, and edit the
registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry
SYMPTOMS
After you install an additional video camera, you are unable to select it for use in a video conference.
CAUSE
By default, Exchange 2000 Conferencing Server uses the first camera that you installed on your computer.
RESOLUTIONWARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may
require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve
problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own
risk.
You have to edit the following registry entry to take advantage of the additional camera. To modify the registry follow these steps:
- Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).
- Browse to the following registry location:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Exchange Video Conferencing - Add the following values to the registry key:
Value Name: VideoDeviceNumber
Data Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0,1,2
Note: In the Data value, 0 represents the default camera, 1 represents the second video camera, 2 represents the third, and so forth.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 4/25/2005 |
|---|
| Keywords: | kbprb KB273891 |
|---|
|