Click start control panel
view devices and printers you should see your webcam from there
if you are have trouble
with your webcam
Click start control panel
administrative tools computer management device manager scroll down image
devices you could see a yellow question mark ?
right click to reinstall
drivers or update driver
xp.
Click start right click on
computer select properties device manager scroll to image devices expand right
click to update driver in W7
http://download.cnet.com/2000-20_4.html
on the home page you should
see a search tab just type in what you are looking for
IE:
webcam name webcam driver you might have to try a few times to get it right
software if you dont have the driver you will need to
download one here
rather doing a driver hunt
which can take hours
http://download.cnet.com/slimdrivers-free/3000-18513_4-75279940.html
Windows XP/Vista/7/8
It might take some time being a freeware driver solution
note: it will find all of your outdated drivers
this is a
free
driver solutions
This
will automatically search for and find the correct driver
you
will have to update every driver individually once you update you might be
asked whether you
want
to restart or make a system restore point click no to both of these then
continue updating each driver free then restart once all of the drivers have
been updated
Some
webcams and programs require additional software, although that should be
installed with the webcam if things are right.
But
is does not harm to check if your
Java, Flash
and
Quicktime software
are installed and up to date.
But
certainly check your DirectX software, since all video applications, including
webcams, use DirectX for video processing.
Try
downloading the latest DirectX version and install it (Windows XP:
DirectX 9.0c Windows Vista
: DirectX 10).
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Which-version-of-DirectX-is-on-your-computer
If you still have no webcam
installed
Run the "Add a device"application, accessed by
clicking on the "Start" button, opening the "Control
Panel," and then double-clicking on "Add a device."
The "Add a device" window will open and Windows
will search for devices connected to your system but not installed.
Click on the webcam name that shows in the search box and
then click "Next."
Choose whether you want Windows to search for the webcam
device driver using Windows Update over the Internet, or if you'd prefer to
have the device manager search for the driver using a disc supplied by your
laptop manufacturer.
Most drivers can be found on the system recovery disc
included with your laptop, if you choose to add the driver from the provided disc.
Place a check in the box next to your choice and then click
"Next" to continue.
Wait while Windows searches from the driver using Windows
Update, if this was your choice.
An active Internet connection is required for Windows to
successfully do this. Allow the computer to install the driver and then reboot
the system for the webcam to become recognized by the system.
Otherwise, you can use the system recovery disc or a driver
downloaded directly from your laptop manufacturer to install the driver without
using the Windows Update search feature.
Open the CD/DVD-ROM drive and insert the system recovery
disc, or place the driver downloaded from the manufacturer in an easily
accessed file directory on your PC, such as on the desktop, or in your "My
Documents" folder.
Choose the option "Install the software automatically
(Recommended)" in the "Add a device" application, and press
"Next" to begin searching for your webcam driver.
The hardware wizard will search the system recovery disc and
install the driver automatically. Press "Finish" to close the wizard
and then reboot the computer to allow recognition of the webcam.
Choose the option "Install the software manually"
in order to browse to the driver location where you saved the driver and
install it from there.
Use the opened file manager and locate the driver.
Click the "Next" button to install the
driver, then reboot the computer to add webcam functionality.
Webcams come in a wide array of
styles and designs, from the very simple to the elite, but they all have one
thing in common:
They can be adjusted to match your
mood at the moment and creative desires.
Open your web cam in a chat program,
such as Skype.
Look for a link called
"Preferences," where you will find webcam options you can adjust.
Choose the "Camera
Settings" option and another window will open, labeled
"Properties." There are more options here that can be adjusted.
Change a setting, such as
brightness, by clicking on the slider mechanism with your pointer and dragging
it.
These mechanisms are usually pretty
sensitive, so be cautious when moving the settings.
Make sure that the image on your webcam is clear
and in focus.
