The Internet gives a person ample opportunities for communication. If not so long ago the most popular methods of communication over the Internet were all kinds of chats, correspondence via e-mail, etc., now the Skype technology is gaining more and more popularity, allowing not only to communicate with an opponent directly, but also to see him. To communicate via Skype, you just need to install the Skype program and turn on the webcam. Below we will discuss how to turn on the webcam using the example of Windows 7.
It is necessary
- - Computer with Windows 7 OS;
- - Webcam.
Instructions
Step 1
Any webcam model must include a disc with additional software. This disk contains drivers for the webcam. Connect the device to your computer and install the drivers. Also on the driver disk there is a program with which you can control a webcam already connected to your computer. After installing the driver, install this program. Then restart your computer.
Step 2
After the drivers and the program are installed, the program icon will appear on the taskbar of the operating system. Right-click on this icon and select the "Enable" command in the context menu (depending on the camera control program, there may also be "Run" or other options). The webcam is now turned on and ready to use.
Step 3
There are times when after installing the program for the webcam, this application does not start automatically. Then there will be no icon on the taskbar of the operating system with which you can start the program. In this case, you can run the program either through the "Start", or through the launch shortcut on the desktop. Once launched, select "Enable" or similar from the menu.
Step 4
Also, a situation may arise when a webcam was bought for a long time and there are no drivers, and the corresponding program for the Windows 7 operating system is not included. If you know the model of your webcam, then the best solution to the problem is to download drivers and software for the device on the manufacturer's website. If you do not know the exact model of your webcam, it will not be difficult to find out. Just connect the camera to your computer, after connecting, the function of automatically detecting connected devices will work and the name of your webcam will appear at the bottom near the taskbar.
