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My Mic works JUST FINE, but not the actual video. When I got it installed, I had a friend help me test it on AIM, but only the Mic worked. And on Stickam, it doesn't work at all.
But the funny thing is, it works on my screen. The AMCAP works just fine! Help?
See section A.AIM AOL Messenger in the info below to setup the Audio & Video. Also send this to your family and friends so they have their computer setup properly. 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, it will come up and show a video picture. Then, on the bottom of the page click save. The camera and audio should function properly. Your friends and Family will now be able to see and hear 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, set the Microphone and Speakers to the computer Audio Card or headphones/mike. Next go to the Test Audio section below where you just setup the microphone & speaker and (written in blue) click on "Open the call setup assistant" and the "Yahoo Call Setup Assistant" window will open to the left and follow the the instructions. Click on FINISH and the audio will be setup. Next go to "Webcam" and click in the circle "Allways allow the following people to view my webcam. Next Click on "Super Webcam" snd in the circle click "Start Super Webcam mode automatically". Then click OK and it should work.
C. Windows Live Messenger: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=d78f2ff1-79ea-4066-8ba0-ddbed94864fc&displaylang=en 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: http://dashboard.aim.com/aim 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
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You may have a laptop with a built in mic as well - make sure the webcam mic is set as default.
TEST SPEAKERS Right click on speaker icon in System Tray or from Control Panel Select "Playback Devices" The speaker icon ( checked as working) and volume level graph should be visible Right click on the volume graph and click "Test" Left hand speakers followed by right hand should be heard
SET DEFAULT & TEST MIC Click "Recording" tab. To set required (webcam) mic as default - click on mic font to highlight and click "Properties" In lower dropbox display "Use this device enable" click 'OK' Click "Levels" tab and ramp up sliders ( adjust to suit later) Return to "Recording". Test mic by speaking and make sure volume graph displays
Laptop with mic x webcam with mic x Vista x Yahoo Messenger 10 If you have an earlier OS, you may have to access your hardware from the Control Panel.
TEST SPEAKERS Right click on speaker icon in System Tray Select "Playback Devices" The speaker icon ( checked as working) and volume level graph should be visible Right click on the volume graph and click "Test" Left hand speakers followed by right hand should be heard
SET DEFAULT & TEST MIC Click "Recording" tab. To set required (webcam) mic as default - click on mic font to highlight and click "Properties" In lower dropbox display "Use this device enable" click 'OK' Click "Levels" tab and ramp up sliders ( adjust to suit later) Return to "Recording". Test mic by speaking and make sure volume graph displays
Restart computer
CONFIGURE TO MESSENGER
Open messenger - on top toolbar. Left click ( > ) Messenger > Preferences > Connection - Select 'no proxies' or 'connect direct to the internet' depending on the version of messenger you have make sure your internet connection and country are correct in the lower two boxes > Apply > OK
Click ( > ) Messenger > Preferences > Video and Voice Set webcam mic and speakers to show Default equipment Open Video and Voice Setup to test audio equipment Click 'Place a free test call' Check box 'Allow USB devices to access Messenger' Click 'Apply' click 'OK'
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
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, it will come up and show a video picture. Then, on the bottom of the page click save. The camera and audio should function properly. Your friends and Family will now be able to see and hear 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.
C. Windows Live Messenger:
http://download.live.com/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:
http://dashboard.aim.com/aim
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
Go to Control Panel and Click on Sounds, Click on Audio, then Click on the Microphone. Then Click on the drop down and select Camera Microphone or Headset. Click OK 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, it will come up and show a video picture. Then, on the bottom of the page click save. The camera and audio should function properly. Your friends and Family will now be able to see and hear 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.
C. Windows Live Messenger: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=d78f2ff1-79ea-4066-8ba0-ddbed94864fc&displaylang=en 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: http://dashboard.aim.com/aim 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
Go to Control Panel and Click on Sounds, Click on Audio, then Click on the Microphone. Then Click on the drop down and select Camera Microphone or Headset. Click OK 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, it will come up and show a video picture. Then, on the bottom of the page click save. The camera and audio should function properly. Your friends and Family will now be able to see and hear 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.
C. Windows Live Messenger: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=d78f2ff1-79ea-4066-8ba0-ddbed94864fc&displaylang=en 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: http://dashboard.aim.com/aim 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
Go to Control Panel and Click on Sounds, Click on Audio, then Click on the Microphone. Then Click on the drop down and select Camera Microphone or Headset. Click OK and it should work. 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: 1. Go to Tools, then Options, and click on Audio Settings and set the Microphone and Speakers to the computer Audio Card. 2. Then click on the Video Settings. 3. The camera if Installed Properly will come up and show a video picture. 4. 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 tosee 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: 1. Go to Messenger at the top left and click on it. 2. Next go down to Preferences and click on it. 3. Next Calling and Devices on the right and set the Microphone and Speakers to the computer Audio Card. 4. 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. C. Windows Live Messenger: 1. After you start Windows Live Messenger, expand the view by clicking on the square on top left next to the red X. 2. Then on the Windows Live messenger window on the right side, click on “ “Show Menus.” And then click on “Show the Menu Bar”. 3. Next go to the Menu Bar on right side, click on “ “Action.” 4. 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. 1. On the VIM sign-in window click on Edit. 2. Then click on Settings Enhanced IM. 3. Next click on Enhanced IM. 4. Then click on Audio Video. 5. 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
Go to Control Panel and Click on Sounds, Click on Audio, then Click on the Microphone. Then Click on the drop down and select Camera Microphone or Headset. Click OK and it should work. 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: 1. Go to Tools, then Options, and click on Audio Settings and set the Microphone and Speakers to the computer Audio Card. 2. Then click on the Video Settings. 3. The camera if Installed Properly will come up and show a video picture. 4. 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 tosee 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: 1. Go to Messenger at the top left and click on it. 2. Next go down to Preferences and click on it. 3. Next Calling and Devices on the right and set the Microphone and Speakers to the computer Audio Card. 4. 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. C. Windows Live Messenger: 1. After you start Windows Live Messenger, expand the view by clicking on the square on top left next to the red X. 2. Then on the Windows Live messenger window on the right side, click on “ “Show Menus.” And then click on “Show the Menu Bar”. 3. Next go to the Menu Bar on right side, click on “ “Action.” 4. 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. 1. On the VIM sign-in window click on Edit. 2. Then click on Settings Enhanced IM. 3. Next click on Enhanced IM. 4. Then click on Audio Video. 5. 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
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See section D. AIM AOLMessenger in the info below to setup the Audio & Video. Also send this to your familyand friends so they have there computer setup properly. Web Camera’s have to besetup on the program they are to be used with.Just installing the camera on your computer does not set it up tobroadcast on messengers or Skype.
Each program has Options that have to be setup in order forthe Audio and Video to function properly.
D.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
MicrophoneSpeaker
CameraThe audio and camera should function now.
Additional info to use with VIM settings. Adjust Your Audioand 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 directlybelow the My Buddy or My Camerawindow. If you are currently participating in an AOL Live Video IM session, amessage will display: You must disconnect the current AOL LiveVideo 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 helpyou 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 videotalk with your Family and Friends.Hopethis helps.Bud
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