Laptop computers are equipped with built-in webcams, and many new laptop owners are asking a reasonable question: how to turn on this camera? Do not look for special buttons on the body of your gadget - the camera is activated using the software, and all the drivers necessary for the device to function are supplied with the laptop, and you will need their additional installation only if you reinstalled the OS yourself after purchasing.
It is necessary
Drivers and other software
Instructions
Step 1
Turn on the webcam using a special program installed on your laptop. The shortcut for launching it is most likely located on the desktop of your computer and in the "Start" menu in the "All Programs" section. If you cannot find it yourself or do not know how to use this program, look for the necessary information in the help system of your PC or on the website of the manufacturer.
Step 2
Use standard operating system tools to turn on the camera. In Windows OS, go to the "Start" menu, go to the Control Panel and select the "Scanners and Cameras" section there. In the list of devices that opens, double-click on the shortcut for the built-in camera - the system can recognize it as a USB device. To take a photo or start a video recording, click on the "Capture" button located under the camera viewfinder in the window that appears.
Step 3
Use standard Windows imaging programs to activate the webcam. The Get From Camera or Scanner function is available, for example, in the My Pictures folder menu and in the Paint menu (Start button - All Programs - Accessories). To get an image in the window that appears, click on the "Capture" button.
Step 4
Use third-party programs to work with the webcam - there are many of them on the network, both paid and free with various and varied functionality. For example, there are programs that allow you to program a webcam to take pictures at regular intervals or to shoot and transmit an image when any movement appears in the camera lens. For detailed instructions on working with such programs, look for their help files and on the developer's sites.
Step 5
Please note that in some cases the built-in camera will work automatically. For example, if you make a call in the popular Skype program. Buttons for receiving images from the camera are available on popular social networks and dating sites. For example, to update your Facebook profile photo, you just need to click on the "Photo" link located in your timeline next to "Status" - a menu will open, in which you will just need to select "Capture with webcam".
