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    MSN Messenger + Webcam

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ArmageddonAsh, Nov 25, 2008.

  1. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    how do i make it so that i can use the webcam with MSN Messenger?
    i havtn used the webcam with MSN Messenger but i have played with the webcam a bit - but not since installing Vista 64bit though i installed the driver from the CD which hasnt made any difference unless im doing something wrong
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Nov 25, 2008
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    HerrKaputt Elite Notebook User

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    After you install the webcam (it should come with a CD), just open a conversation window with a contact and go to Actions --> Video --> Start a Video Call. This will let you talk with your friends using the webcam.

    If you just want to show your webcam's video (without actually doing a video call), do Actions --> Video --> Show my webcam.

    Hope it helps.
     
    HerrKaputt, Nov 25, 2008
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    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    thats what i did. all i get is a fuzzy screen
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Nov 25, 2008
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    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    can anyone help? i installed BisionCam but i get "please turn on camera using F10" when ever i try to open it - even after pressing F10 :(

    it trys to find a driver for USB or something
    it says it needs to install driver but doesnt find it or anything :(
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Nov 28, 2008
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    Ayle Trailblazer

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    Have you used the audio and video wizard?
     
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    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    no? whats that? how do i use it
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Nov 28, 2008
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    Try to start a call with somebody, the wizard should appear...
     
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    i tried calling someone but no wizard appeared, any other way to access it.

    when i activate the webcam all i get is fuzz but i can select the settings but under Camera Selection nothing is available
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Nov 28, 2008
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    stefanosstef Notebook Enthusiast

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    do you get picture when you open the camera from another program?
     
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Tools > Audio and Video setup

    Webcam settings will also be there..
     
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    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    stefanosstef - wellim not sure what the person im chatting to gets but all i see is static when using MSN but when i use the Bison software i always get a message that the camara needs to be turned on with F10 - even though i have already pressed F10, and when i do press F10 i get a windows message saying some driver needs to be installed for the USB?

    flipfire - ive tried that none helped.
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Nov 28, 2008
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