How to connect a webcam to a computer

Perhaps, every modern owner of a personal computer or laptop at least once had a desire to try to communicate with friends or relatives through the global Network. And do not just talk (it's easy with that The mobile phone is coping), and to see on the screen familiar faces. Now this task, which yesterday seemed fantastic, is quite feasible - it is enough to organize a videoconference. This requires very little:

- connect to a global network with access speed of at least 1 megabit (better than better);

- purchase devices for recording / broadcasting images and sound;

- Read how to connect the webcam to the computer and consistently perform the order of actions;

- Install the software for video communication and contact the right person via the Internet.

As you can see, everything is quite simple. In addition, with every year, computer technology is easier to use: first, Plug-and-Play technology has freed users from the need to understand DMA channels and interrupt numbers; Then appeared self-adjusting USB devices with the ability to work without a special driver (Driver Free); Now and the operating systems are becoming more simple. The connection of the web camera and its subsequent adjustment is possible even for the schoolchild. Not like before, when two wires were coming from the device - a microphone and an interface cable. Now you can figure out how to connect a webcam in just a few minutes.

First of all, it's worth noting that it does not matter who the web camera manufacturer is. It can be A4Tech, Creative, Microsoft or others. In laptops and even easier - the camera is already built (the same peephole above the screen). But in how to connect a webcam, there are a few nuances.

Modern external USB cameras, as already mentioned, do not require drivers to work. They are easy enough to install on the table (monitor), and plug the USB plug into any free connector of the system unit. It will stop running the video communication program and, if desired, slightly correct the image. In laptops, where the camera is already built-in, it is usually necessary to install the driver - it's a special program manager for the device. It can be found on the system disk (comes with a computer) or download from the manufacturer's website according to the model.

However, the answer to the question "how to connect a webcam" is not exhausted. After installing the driver, again, if it is necessary, you can check the operation of the device. On Windows XP systems, this is very easy - open the "My Computer" shortcut and find video devices on the left. You will have to click on your camera and see your own image on the screen. By the way, pay attention - if the camera is active, then next to it lights up the LED.

But in versions of Windows, starting with Vista, Microsoft abolished this feature. Now, to test the operation of the camera, you need to run a separate program that interacts with this device. It is not difficult to guess that this is most often Skype.

You need to start the program, register. Then proceed to "Tools - Settings - Video Settings". Usually, there are no difficulties with how to connect the webcam.