The first time a webcam was connected to a computer was in England, back in 1991. The webcam served only for one purpose - so that the scientists of the Cambridge Institute could observe the public coffee maker and once again did not run up the stairs of the floors with a coffee pot. Thus, the laziness of scientists helped invent one of the most interesting devices for a personal computer.
It is necessary
Netbook, webcam, bootable discs
Instructions
Step 1
Install the drivers: the camera is built into the netbook, which means that it must be tested and configured by the manufacturer. In addition, a driver disc must be included. If you bought the camera separately, then the kit should also include a disc. In any case, load the disc into the drive, the driver installation menu will automatically appear. Install the suggested default and into the directory that the program offers.
Step 2
Install Skype (video communication software) and register online.
Skype is a very popular and widespread program, with its help you can make calls over the Internet. Interestingly, calls to subscribers of this program are completely free. But most importantly, Skype helps you conduct video conferencing.
The distribution of the program is completely free and you can download it from the official site. When the program is finished downloading, the Skype Setup Wizard will help you, which will appear automatically. He will complete the installation.
Next, the installation wizard will offer to create and register a new user.
Step 3
Equipment test. You need to check the functionality of the equipment. This requires a microphone and headphones. A phone will also work if you connect it to USB. Or, if available, the speakers and microphone built into the netbook are enough.
When you connect the equipment, you can safely open the program. You will be able to see "Skype Test Call" - this is your first contact. Now just call. The robot girl will answer. She will ask you to say something and then reproduce what you said. When you hear your own voice, it means that everything works. If suddenly you cannot be heard, check that the microphone is connected correctly.
Step 4
Setting up a webcam. Go to the "Tools" menu and select "Options". Then in the "General" tab select "Video settings". It is necessary to check that there is a tick in front of the item "Enable Skype video". In the "Webcam Settings" menu, you can adjust color saturation, brightness, contrast and much more.
