I got a webcam

[Brenda Starrr]

And I have no idea how to use it. Cuz I'm so technologically brilliant. Advice?

[Jarodaka]

Assuming 1) the camera is USB and 2) you have Windows XP, try this:

+ plug in camera

+ windows will detect the camera

+ it might prompt you for a CD. Put in the CD or diskette that came with your camera.

If all this goes smoothly you can open up My Computer and your webcam will be listed underneath "Scanners and Cameras."

[LuthienTheFallen]

oh oh when do we get to watch hehe

[Brenda Starrr]

Thanks, Jarod.

Luthien.....bad, bad boy!

[Jarodaka]

You're welcome, Brenda. Is it working?

[Brenda Starrr]

Wayne took it to work today. He swears that he will give it back. Hmmmm....

[Nerdcore]

brenda you promised me your legs I wanna see em when u figure out how to use your cam k

?

[LuthienTheFallen]

im the bad one?!? i see someone else already wants ur legs hehe

[SomeDanGuy]

Once the camera is actually installed so that your computer understands it, you will also need some sort of program to control it. For example, there are some that publish to a website periodically. Some IM programs will also let you do video with a buddy. I know mine works over AIM.