Posted by yooperbud on Apr 09, 2009
I also have Windows 7 Testing it. You shouldn't have any problem installing it.
Try this:
Disconnect
the Camera from the USB port and reinstall the CD or Downloaded software
program. When the program asks you to connect the camera to the
USB port, do so and it should work.
Then to use it on the Web, do this.
Web Camera’s have to be
setup on the program they are to be used with. Just installing the camera
on your computer does not set it up to broadcast on messengers or Skype.
Each program has Options that have to be setup in order for
the Audio and Video to function properly.
A. Skype Setup:
After downloading and installing Skype (http://www.skype.com/intl/en-gb/download/skype/windows/beta/downloading/
) set it up as follows:
- Go to Tools,
then Options, and click on Audio Settings and set the Microphone
and Speakers to the computer Audio Card.
- Then
click on the Video Settings.
- The
camera if Installed Properly will come up and show a video picture.
- Then,
on the bottom of the page click on Save.
The camera and audio should function properly. Your
friends and Family will now be able to see and her to you.
B. Yahoo Setup:
After downloading and installing
Yahoo Messenger
(
http://www.soft32.com/download_30.html
) set it up as follows:
- Go to
Messenger at the top left and click on it.
- Next
go down to Preferences and click on it.
- Next
Calling and Devices on the right and set the Microphone and Speakers to
the computer Audio Card.
- Next
go to the Test Audio section and (in blue writing) click on
“Open the call setup assistant” and follow the instructions on the left
window.
- Windows
Live Messenger:
Go to this
site
http://download.live.com/?sku=messenger
and download Windows Live Messenger.
- After
you start Windows Live Messenger, expand the view by clicking on the
square on top left next to the red X.
- Then
on the Windows Live messenger window on the right side, click on “ “Show
Menus.” And then click on “Show the Menu Bar”.
- Next
go to the Menu Bar on right side, click on “ “Action.”
- Go to
“TOOLS” and click “Audio and Video Setting” and follow the
instructions.
NOTE: Your audio and video should work. Enjoy.
When done both the Audio and Video will function properly so
you can chat and see family or friends you are connected to.
D. AIM (AOL)
Messenger
Go to this site
http://dashboard.aim.com/aim and Launch
AIM AOL Messenger.
- On the
VIM sign-in window click on Edit.
- Then
click on Settings Enhanced IM.
- Next
click on Enhanced IM.
- Then click
on Audio Video.
- The
Audio and Video portion has drop downs so you can select the proper audio
card and video camera installed in you computer.
The Audi Video drop downs are
Microphone
Speaker
Camera
The audio and camera should function now.
Additional information to use with VIM settings,
Adjust Your Audio and Video Settings:
In order to adjust your audio and
video settings, please follow the steps given below:
1. Click the
Audio and Video Settings button directly
below the
My Buddy or
My Camera
window. If you are currently participating in an AOL Live Video IM session, a
message will display:
You must disconnect the current AOL Live
Video IM conversation before running setup. Would you like to disconnect now?
Click the
Yes button.
2. The
Audio and Video Tuning Wizard will appear to help
you verify that your camera, speakers and microphone are working properly.
Follow the on-screen prompts.
Notes:
- The first time you use AOL
Live Video IM, a message will display: Would you like to
first check your audio and video settings? Click the Yes button. The Audio and Video Tuning
Wizard will appear to help you verify that your camera, speakers
and microphone are working properly. Follow the on-screen prompts.
- Images in AOL Live Video IM
may appear reversed, or as a mirror image (text may appear backwards) when
you look at your own camera feed or at the picture-in-picture (PIP)
display.
After making the settings your ready for a chat and video
talk with your Family and Friends.
Hope
this helps.
Bud
