View Full Version : Can anyone tell me about webcam


kate55
04-10-2007, 18:45
Hi, can anyone help. How much, where to get, what to get, how it works and how to install? Also what sort of computer you need tp beable to have it?
As you can guess I dont have a clue :huh:
Thanks

melthebell
04-10-2007, 19:20
i have 2, got one given bought one from a general all purpose cheapy shop for about £7

work on most pcs / macs

usb connection, install the disc that comes with it

kate55
04-10-2007, 19:28
How do they work? do you have to have sound on like speaking to each other or can you just see eachother but write on msn at same time?

melthebell
04-10-2007, 20:04
depends what its features are, how you set it up.

you can use the software provided to take stills or small video clips, go on say msn and they will see you moving etc.
i have a webpage which shows stills of mine which is refreshed every minute or so.

soundwise it depends...more expensive ones have built in microphones, cheaper ones you need to configure your microphone aswell (if you have one)

kate55
04-10-2007, 20:59
ok thanks for the advice. is there a button or something you can press to mute the sound?
Thanks

melthebell
04-10-2007, 21:22
ok thanks for the advice. is there a button or something you can press to mute the sound?
Thanks

probably

tbh mine doesnt have sound so im not up on that, theres plenty of volume up / down and muting options in windows too, both for playing and recording sound