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How to set up Webcam




                           Chat face-to-face online
                           with your friends.



  This document is used for Newcastle University Alumni training only




                                            Newcastle University | Alumni
                                             http://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni    1
1. What is webcam?
   Webcams are small cameras (usually, though not always, video cameras), whose images can
be accessed using the World Wide Web, instant messaging, or a PC video conferencing
application.
   You can use any type of USB web camera you would like. Obviously, first thing you should
do is purchase a webcam. There are a lot of cameras that are possible to buy less than for £10
which are perfectly acceptable for everybody. Most famous companies selling webcams are:
ASUS, CANYON, CREATIVE, CYBER SNIPA, EMTEC, EU3C, GENIUS, HP, LEADTEK,
LENOVO, LOGITECH, MICROSOFT, MSI, SAITEK, SAMSUNG, SWEEX, US ROBOTICS etc.
before your buy a webcam, read the description, the higher Megapixel is, the clearer webcam
capture.




2. Why use webcam?
   Communicating over the Internet with text and emoticons to show your feelings isn’t quite as
exciting as showing your pearly whites for real. Now you can spice up your online communication
by selecting from a handful of powerful yet relatively inexpensive
webcams. These tiny cameras can be used for


          sending video e-mail to family and friends
          videoconferencing with co-workers, clients or customers
          chatting in real-time with other webcam users in
           Windows Live Messenger, Skype or specialty chat rooms
          broadcasting your very own TV-like “channel” over the
           Net




                                                              Newcastle University | Alumni
                                                               http://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni    2
3. How to use webcam?
    Setting up a webcam is a simple process that can be done in very little time. Just follow these
instructions and you'll be ready to go.
Step 1: install webcam driver.
    Your Webcam usually came with a driver installation CD, runs that first. This will install programs to
make your webcam work and also help you get the most out of it.




        Tips:
           Do not connect the device before you have installed the drivers.


Step 2: connect the webcam
    When prompted, plug the webcam into your USB port. Windows XP/Vista/7 should recognize it and
configure it automatically.




                                                                 Newcastle University | Alumni
                                                                  http://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni            3
Tips:
          You may see a series of messages from your system after you connect you
       device. Please be patient while your system updates.

Step 3: connect audio device to you computer


   Some webcam embed a Microphone inside, what you should do is that connect the audio jack of your
webcam to the Microphone jack on you PC. Some webcams do not have a separate audio jack. The USB
provides audio as well as video on some cameras.




   If your webcam do not have the audio function, please connect separate headset to your computer.




                         You're done. You're ready to start using your webcam.
   Next few steps will teach you configure your webcam that you can make video chat via Windows Live
                                               Messenger
Step 4: Set up your Windows Live Messenger
   In the Windows Live Messenger window, click 'Sign up for a Windows Live ID'. This will
open a web page.




                                                               Newcastle University | Alumni
                                                                http://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni           4
Choose your username and password. You may find you have to try more than one username
if someone else has already taken your first choice.




    When you're done, enter your username and password into the Windows Messenger window
to log in.
Step 5: Set up your webcam with Messenger
    Now make sure the sound output (PC speakers or headsets), sound input (microphone in the
webcam or headsets) and the video input (the webcam) are communicating properly.


                                                        Newcastle University | Alumni
                                                         http://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni      5
Click the menu button as circled in picture. Choose Tools > Audio and video setup. Follow
the instructions and, when prompted, choose the entries that correspond to your webcam.




   You'll be prompted to speak to make sure the microphone is picking up your voice. In the next
step you'll see the image that your webcam is seeing. This should be you! Adjust the position of
the webcam until you're centered.




                                                           Newcastle University | Alumni
                                                            http://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni       6
Step 7: find your friend
  To find someone else using the same program, click the icon in the Messenger menu bar. Enter
your friends’ information. A request will be sent to them. When they accept, they'll appear in your
list. If they're online at the time, it may take only seconds, else they will see your request when
they login next time.




Step 8: make a call
   Agree with your friend when you'll be online. In the Messenger window, right-click on the
friend’s name > Video > Start a video call to let them know you want to chat. When they click
                                                             Newcastle University | Alumni
                                                              http://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni         7
'Accept', you should see each other. You can also send written messages. Double-click on their
name.




                                                          Newcastle University | Alumni
                                                           http://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni       8

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Webcam

  • 1. How to set up Webcam Chat face-to-face online with your friends. This document is used for Newcastle University Alumni training only Newcastle University | Alumni http://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni 1
  • 2. 1. What is webcam? Webcams are small cameras (usually, though not always, video cameras), whose images can be accessed using the World Wide Web, instant messaging, or a PC video conferencing application. You can use any type of USB web camera you would like. Obviously, first thing you should do is purchase a webcam. There are a lot of cameras that are possible to buy less than for £10 which are perfectly acceptable for everybody. Most famous companies selling webcams are: ASUS, CANYON, CREATIVE, CYBER SNIPA, EMTEC, EU3C, GENIUS, HP, LEADTEK, LENOVO, LOGITECH, MICROSOFT, MSI, SAITEK, SAMSUNG, SWEEX, US ROBOTICS etc. before your buy a webcam, read the description, the higher Megapixel is, the clearer webcam capture. 2. Why use webcam? Communicating over the Internet with text and emoticons to show your feelings isn’t quite as exciting as showing your pearly whites for real. Now you can spice up your online communication by selecting from a handful of powerful yet relatively inexpensive webcams. These tiny cameras can be used for  sending video e-mail to family and friends  videoconferencing with co-workers, clients or customers  chatting in real-time with other webcam users in Windows Live Messenger, Skype or specialty chat rooms  broadcasting your very own TV-like “channel” over the Net Newcastle University | Alumni http://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni 2
  • 3. 3. How to use webcam? Setting up a webcam is a simple process that can be done in very little time. Just follow these instructions and you'll be ready to go. Step 1: install webcam driver. Your Webcam usually came with a driver installation CD, runs that first. This will install programs to make your webcam work and also help you get the most out of it. Tips: Do not connect the device before you have installed the drivers. Step 2: connect the webcam When prompted, plug the webcam into your USB port. Windows XP/Vista/7 should recognize it and configure it automatically. Newcastle University | Alumni http://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni 3
  • 4. Tips: You may see a series of messages from your system after you connect you device. Please be patient while your system updates. Step 3: connect audio device to you computer Some webcam embed a Microphone inside, what you should do is that connect the audio jack of your webcam to the Microphone jack on you PC. Some webcams do not have a separate audio jack. The USB provides audio as well as video on some cameras. If your webcam do not have the audio function, please connect separate headset to your computer. You're done. You're ready to start using your webcam. Next few steps will teach you configure your webcam that you can make video chat via Windows Live Messenger Step 4: Set up your Windows Live Messenger In the Windows Live Messenger window, click 'Sign up for a Windows Live ID'. This will open a web page. Newcastle University | Alumni http://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni 4
  • 5. Choose your username and password. You may find you have to try more than one username if someone else has already taken your first choice. When you're done, enter your username and password into the Windows Messenger window to log in. Step 5: Set up your webcam with Messenger Now make sure the sound output (PC speakers or headsets), sound input (microphone in the webcam or headsets) and the video input (the webcam) are communicating properly. Newcastle University | Alumni http://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni 5
  • 6. Click the menu button as circled in picture. Choose Tools > Audio and video setup. Follow the instructions and, when prompted, choose the entries that correspond to your webcam. You'll be prompted to speak to make sure the microphone is picking up your voice. In the next step you'll see the image that your webcam is seeing. This should be you! Adjust the position of the webcam until you're centered. Newcastle University | Alumni http://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni 6
  • 7. Step 7: find your friend To find someone else using the same program, click the icon in the Messenger menu bar. Enter your friends’ information. A request will be sent to them. When they accept, they'll appear in your list. If they're online at the time, it may take only seconds, else they will see your request when they login next time. Step 8: make a call Agree with your friend when you'll be online. In the Messenger window, right-click on the friend’s name > Video > Start a video call to let them know you want to chat. When they click Newcastle University | Alumni http://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni 7
  • 8. 'Accept', you should see each other. You can also send written messages. Double-click on their name. Newcastle University | Alumni http://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni 8