Recording with the microphone and capturing images with the cameras

You can easily take pictures and make videos with your XO by using its built-in camera for still photography and video recording. You can also use the camera for video conferencing, which involves talking to others on a video screen knowing that the others can also view your video.

• Use the Record Activity to record your voice with the built-in microphone, or take pictures or video with the built-in XO camera.
• Take a photo by aiming the camera lens at your subject, and then clicking the circle icon.
  
• Record sounds by clicking the Audio tab, and then click the circle icon to start recording your voice or any sounds nearby. The Audio recording works on a timer, so you can record 15 to 45 seconds of sound at a time.
  
• Record video by clicking the Video tab, and then position the camera and then click the circle icon to begin recording. The Video recording works on a timer also, and you can record 15, 30, or 45 seconds of video.
• All types of recordings can be started by pressing the circle button at the top of game buttons next to the display screen instead of clicking the circle icon.
  
• All types of recordings allow for a delayed start to capturing the image or sound by clicking from the Timer drop down list.
  
• Switch to the Journal Activity and select Image, Audio, or Video to see images that represent your pictures, videos or sound recordings. Click the line with the image to launch the Record Activity.
• You can share your pictures with others with XOs either by sharing it in the Neighborhood View or inviting others to view your pictures in the Group View by right-clicking on a friend's XO icon and choosing Invite.
  

 

What am I learning?

You can express yourself with sound, images, and video using the cameras and microphones. You are learning about light, observations, angle, and perspective.

Why is this important?

By recording the sights and sounds around you, others can learn about you, your culture, and environment. You can communicate with your voice and pictures. You can tell factual or emotional stories with film or pictures to help change perceptions or take action.