Chat
Both private chat and in-game voice communication require a headset
with microphone.
Private Chat
Games for Windows - LIVE private chat lets you send and accept
invitations to chat right from your Guide, much
the same way as you'd send or accept a game
invite.
A chat is a closed conversation between you and one other person.
Your chat partner can be playing the same game
you are, but can also be playing a different
game-or watching a DVD movie, or listening to
music.
To switch between chat participants, use the Private Chat screen.
To start a private chat:
1.
On your PC, start your game. Press the
Home key on your keyboard to open the
Guide.
2.
Sign in to LIVE.
3.
Select
Private Chat and then select
an available
Chat Channel.
4.
Select or enter a gamertag.
5.
Select
Send Invite. The person you
invite will have five minutes to accept your
invitation, after which the system assumes the
person you invited is unavailable and cancels
the invite. You can always send another
invitation!
If you or another recipient declines a chat invitation, the sender
isn't told whether the invitation was declined
or it expired.
In-Game Voice
Communication
Every Games for Windows - LIVE-enabled game that supports
multiplayer gaming also supports in-game voice
communication. There's nothing to switch on or
activate beyond plugging in your headset.
To enable in-game voice communication:
1.
On your PC, start your game. Press the
Home key on your keyboard to open the
Guide.
2.
Sign in to LIVE.
3.
Voice communication is enabled by default, if it
is disabled follow these steps:
o
In the Guide, select your gamer card.
o
From the Gamer Profile screen, select
Account Management. When asked to open
a browser window, select Yes.
o
Select Privacy Settings and make sure either
Everyone or Friends
Only is checked.
Note - To enable
voice communications for a child account, see
Family Settings [KB 977700].
4.
Plug in your headset.
Use your headset
with a microphone or any compatible audio device
that has a microphone and speaker. Voice
communication options are available under
Settings in the Guide home
menu.
