Video
Email
NEW effective February 24,
2005 |
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email enables you to send video and/or voice
email
to your family, friends or business associates.
With video email it is so easy to send or receive a
personalized message in an email. TriCounty
understands that not everyone has access to high
speed Internet. To maximize the use of video
email we store the video on our server, and attach
a link in your email to the recipient. This
prevents unwanted large attachments from clogging up
your mailbox. If you are not currently a
TriCounty customer and would like to use
this exciting NEW feature, contact our
customer service center at 252-964-8000
Today! |
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What do I need to use Video
Email?
Make sure you already have a microphone (for audio
messages) and/or a compatible video camera (for
video messages) installed on your computer. A list
of compatible cameras is located at the end of this
document. Many computers already have built-in
microphones. Please be sure to check the lighting in
your area when composing a message. It is important
to be in a well lit area for the best results.
Recording audio or video messages is easy with
Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
Make sure that you have only one browser window open
to minimize the confusion with the recorder. Also
make sure you are not running a CD player, an
MP3 player, or other audio or video software before
starting the Video email recorder. The recording
page will automatically detect if you have a
microphone or a video camera. If you have only a
microphone (most PCs today have built-in mics), the
recording page will state "Recording Audio Only",
and you can record an audio message. If you have a
video camera that is compatible with the service,
you can record a video message.
How do I use Video Email?
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Login to Webmail.
http://webmail.gotricounty.com
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Click the "Compose" link to create a new
email message.
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Fill in the necessary recipient and subject
information.
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Click the “Add Video” button.
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You will be prompted to install the “Talkway
Videostream Recorder”. Select “Yes”. Select
“Yes” on the License Agreement.
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Press the “Record” button to start
recording.
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Record your message.
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Press the “Record/Stop” button to stop
recording.
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To review your message before sending it,
click on the "Play" button.
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Select the number of times the message can
be viewed.
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Select the number of days until the message
expires.
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Select “Click here to insert the video”.
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Type any information you like in the body of
the email and press the “Send” button.
How do I view a Video
Email?
When you receive a Video email message, you will
see a Web link (http://..) for playing back audio or
video in your email client. Either click on this
link or (if nothing happens after you click on it)
copy it to your Web browser's address box (Microsoft
Internet Explorer) or location box (Netscape) and
then press "Enter" on your keyboard. There will be a
brief delay while your computer processes the
information and the
message is sent across the Internet, then playback
will begin!
Compatible Cameras:
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Alaris weeCam (parallel and USB versions)
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Alaris QuickVideo DVC1
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Alaris QuickVideo transport
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Winnov VideoCam Traveler 2.0
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Logitech QuickCam Web
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Logitech QuickCam Home
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Logitech QuickCam Pro
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Logitech QuickCam
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Logitech QuickCam Express
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Xoom
1595
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Intel PC Camera
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Creative Labs Video Blaster WebCam II
*This is a
list of tested cameras. Other cameras may also
work.
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