How to configure the built-in webcam

Most of the modern laptops has built-in webcams, which makes gadgets even more mobile and functional. There are no built-in cameras except for outdated models, as well as on some netbooks. Consider ways to configure this means of communication.

Before you first enable and use the built-in webcam, you need to check the availability of installed special drivers. To do this, open the Start menu, go to the "Control Panel". In the Device list, find the "Printers and Other Equipment" section. Going to this section, find the "Scanners and Cameras" folder. Opening this folder, you can see a list of all devices connected to your laptop. If your camera is also marked in the list, the drivers are already performing their functions. If there are no webcams in the list of devices - you will have to install the software yourself.

Most likely, your laptop during the sale had included disks with systemic support. One of them should be drivers that are most often installed in automatic mode. To do this, you just need to insert a disk into the drive and, following step-by-step instructions, take the developer's conditions and confirm system requests. After that, you download the necessary drivers for a webcam, including on your computer. By installing drivers - restart the device.

If you could not find a disk with software or drivers on it, download them on the official website of the manufacturer of your laptop. Specify the brand and model of the device, enter the desired query in the search engine and download the driver. On the official website this service is free. Install it by following the instructions.

Also, in addition to the driver, the webcam will be needed to activate. To do this, you will need to download and install a special program. For example, Play Camera, Life Frame, Livecam, Windows Movie Maker. You can also download any of these programs for free on the Internet. After installation, double-click the left-click label, and the camera should turn on. In most cases, there is a special light bulb near the webcam, which will turn on when the camera turns on.

However, in many messengers, such as Skype, Mail. Agent, ICQ, QIP, there is a function of automatically turning on the camera when contacting the subscriber.

By the way, modern hackers came to launching viruses, which, penetrating into the computer, can activate the camera without your knowledge. Fortunately, almost all laptops are equipped with a diode indicator, it lights up when the camera is turned on, notifying the owner.