Selecting Mic and Webcam

Selecting Mic and Webcam

The ScreenPal extension will automatically select your operating system's default webcam for recording.  You can choose alternate devices by clicking either the Record in Browser button on the extension, or the ScreenPal icon in either a text box or webpage within your Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser to display these options:




Click the arrow next to Narration to change your microphone. 


Click the arrow next to Camera to select a different camera.






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