Some modern monitors have a handy innovation - a built-in webcam. However, the inclusion of this addition is not always thought out by the manufacturer to the smallest detail. Therefore, many buyers of such combined devices have difficulty connecting and using the camera.
Instructions
Step 1
First, connect the cable from the monitor to the system unit. If this cable is included, good, use it. If there is no connecting cord, take the monitor manual and go with it to the nearest computer store. Most often, a standard USB A / B cable is used, the same as for connecting a printer.
Step 2
When the cable connects your monitor and computer, wait a minute and then open My Computer. If you have a Windows XP operating system, there is a high probability that you will see a camera icon below the drive icons. Double click to launch it and if the camera is automatically recognized, you will see the image.
Step 3
If the webcam icon does not appear or you have Windows 7 installed, you can check the camera in another way. Open Skype, click the "Tools" button and select "Options". In the left column, select Video Settings. A picture or a message stating that the camera was not detected will appear in the right part of the window.
Step 4
Suppose you have completed all the steps, but the camera does not work. Most likely, this means that the drivers are not installed on your camera. Check if there is a software disc in the box from the monitor.
Step 5
If you have a driver disc, insert it into the drive and click "Install" or "Install" in the automatic installation window that appears on the screen. When the programs are installed, repeat the second and third steps, the camera may work.
Step 6
If you do not have a disk, or there is no suitable driver on it, you need to find it and install it separately. Open the page of a search service, Google or Yandex, or any other page in your browser. In the search bar, type "download camera driver" + the full name of your monitor (it can be found on the back of the device), for example, "download the camera driver Asus VK222H". The most reliable way is to search the manufacturer's website. Please note that the camera driver on the manufacturer's page may be separate from the driver for the monitor itself.
Step 7
Install the camera driver you downloaded. Then check the operation of the camera using the method described in points 2 and 3. If the installation of the software did not help, contact the warranty and service department of the organization where you purchased the monitor, or the service department of any computer company.
