The webcam in my windows 7 is temporarly disconnected, can i plug ths in on the side of my laptop, then what do i do?
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Yes, the webcam comes with a CD to install the required drivers. After you install the drivers, just plug it in and you're good to go. Works with skype and everything else. I still use this webcam =)
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That's not a question, but in order for the webcam to work you must connect the USB cable from your computer to the monitor. It's still not certain that it's a problem with the monitor, computer or PEBCAC.
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No, I don't believe this would work, if i understand you correctly. It sounds like you want to be able to use the camera with the computer, and the vga port in the back of the computer is for outgoing signals and not incoming ones. You might try an adapter card (pci or pcie depending on the age of your system) or an external usb adapter if you're using a laptop which allows incoming video signals. As a very easy way to accomplish this, I've used a product called EasyCap, available here at Amazon in many different forms and for a range of prices.
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I have found the the usb port is just for flash drives. To run you webcam it must be connected to the computer so the program can recognize the camera and video program you are using. I hope this helped.
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After plugging in the camera, open control panel and add the new hardware, if your computer hasn't already done so. Once in the control panel look for scanners/cameras and see if a USB Video device is there. If it is there you can test it. If you don't see it in the control panel you can try plugging it into a different USB port to see if your computer will recognize it. If you use it to Skype, you may have to set Skype for video settings. It will show YOU when you test it. I hope this helps, if not you can write back with another inquiry and I will try to help.
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via a USB cable, I have been plugging it in to the computer you could use soemting else. As an aside I woldnt recommend this device it is cheaply made
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You would need to check for drivers, but it did not work bat all for me on windows 7. The screen would only flash constantly withan ioccasionally recognizable image...
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Both the webcam and speakers work fine on Windows 8.1, but for some reason the HDMI input to the speakers works better than the audio input. So if you have a graphics card with an HDMI port, use that instead of the sound port.
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I use on my laptop, but cannot have it plugged in since the plug is on the side of the laptop.
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It appears that this is a software issue and not a hardware issue. Without knowing what webcam program you are using it is impossible to determine a solution.
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HI Joe, you will be able to use it as a webcam if your computer's OS is Windows XP or below. Thanks_Mitch
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You will have to download the driver from the internet on a different computer and put it on a USB memory stick.
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Typically if you are using Video calls on Skype / messenger / Facebook whatever.. drivers will automatically works. However windows 7 doesn't webcam application if you need for capture picture or video, you need install an application such as Microsoft AMCap...
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I didn't have to. The cable has a usb connection which I plugged to my laptop running windows 7. The laptop has a built-in driver for an internal camera, so it recognizes this camera as an external one.
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This actually just plugs right into your laptop like a USB. The only thing that I was unaware of was the CAM didn't pick up sound it's just a WEBCAM. But my other laptop it worked just fine on but it was pointless because that already had a built on CAM.
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To be honest, I haven't tried it yet since I am always busy with other stuff. You need video capture software on your computer and a connecting USB cable, but there should be no reason why there would be a problem as long as the signal gets through. Hope to get around to it one of these days!
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You don't. When you plug it it, it's automatically powered. Then, the software is in charge to control it. Let's say you are using Skype; unless you enable a video conference, the webcam will remain powered but disabled.