How to use my webcam???

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Sonic X

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hey there I'm wondering how to use my webcam to take photos on windows 7 ultimate, i can use it on Skype and MSN but can i use the actual camera itself??? My camera is a Microsoft LifeCam VX-700
 
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Sonic X said:
hey there I'm wondering how to use my webcam on windows 7 ultimate, i can use it on Skype and MSN but can i use the actual camera itself??? My camera is a Microsoft LifeCam VX-700
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Best place to start is to make sure you have the correct driver for it installed. Each device needs a driver to allow the software to talk to the hardware. Go to MS and find the correct driver (32 bit or 64bit) for your camera and install it.
 

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I'm pretty sure i have the latest updates for my webcam :)
 

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Sonic X said:
I'm pretty sure i have the latest updates for my webcam :)
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Can you check in device manager?

Please go to start>search>type device manager. (for Win 7 and Vista)

Are there any "unknown devices" with yellow triangles on them?
Is you driver there , listed, and working?

If your driver is missing, or there is a yellow triangle on it, you will need to update it.



 

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Was there any extra software that came with the webcam?
Zigzag sounds confused, I think he thinks your webcam isn't working, but you say you use it in Skype and MSN so obviously it is working.
 

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Zeph, not confused at all. Skype and MSN may use the same driver (or may not) but the features may all not be installed from the mfr, besides it cant hurt to check.
 

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zigzag3143 said:
Sonic X said:
I'm pretty sure i have the latest updates for my webcam :)
Click to expand...

Can you check in device manager?

Please go to start>search>type device manager. (for Win 7 and Vista)

Are there any "unknown devices" with yellow triangles on them?
Is you driver there , listed, and working?

If your driver is missing, or there is a yellow triangle on it, you will need to update it.
Click to expand...
no yellow triangle i tried updating it and it said you currently have the best updates for your cam atm :)
 

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1TB Seagate HDD
200GB Western Digital HDD
80GB Seagate HDD
Sonic X said:
zigzag3143 said:
Sonic X said:
I'm pretty sure i have the latest updates for my webcam :)
Click to expand...

Can you check in device manager?

Please go to start>search>type device manager. (for Win 7 and Vista)

Are there any "unknown devices" with yellow triangles on them?
Is you driver there , listed, and working?

If your driver is missing, or there is a yellow triangle on it, you will need to update it.
Click to expand...
no yellow triangle i tried updating it and it said you currently have the best updates for your cam atm :)
Click to expand...

DId the computer come with any software for the webcam?
 

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Nvidia 9600M
Sound Card
HD built-in
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Wxga
Screen Resolution
1440x900
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45Mb down 5Mb up
You can use a software like Yamcam to use your webcam :)
 

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okay thanks i might try it :)
 

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Read the first customer review of this product in the below page.

Microsoft LifeCam VX-700

The review says this webcam works only as a streaming device, means for messengers online and does not work offline.
 

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oh that stinks then thanks :)
 

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rraod said:
Read the first customer review of this product in the below page.

Microsoft LifeCam VX-700

The review says this webcam works only as a streaming device, means for messengers online and does not work offline.
Click to expand...
that stinks then thanks for the info mate :) i should of read that before lol :D
 

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Intel HD Graphics 3000 (GT2) (sandy bridge)
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Hard Drives
1TB Seagate HDD
200GB Western Digital HDD
80GB Seagate HDD
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