How to Set Up a Web Camera
Web cams are hardware/software combinations that stream live video or transmit frequently changing still images to a Web page. These instructions assume you already have a Web site up and running.
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Instructions
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Evaluate the speed of your current computer and modem - sending video images takes a lot of bandwidth and processing power. Get a server computer and a digital modem if you plan to stream live video.
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Get a videoconferencing camera, digital still camera or digital camcorder to use as your Web cam. (See the Related eHow "How to Choose a Web Camera.")
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Buy a video digitizing card if you plan to use a camcorder.
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Select an inexpensive Web cam program or download a shareware program; various Web sites recommend WebCam32, I-Spy, WebCamToo and SpyCam.
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Connect your Web camera to the computer.
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Install the Web cam software.
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Install server software if you plan to transmit images in real time.
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Connect to your Internet service provider (ISP).
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Follow the instructions in the Web cam software to begin transmitting images.
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Tips & Warnings
For convenience, use a camera that does not require a connection to the computer's serial port if possible.
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cyn777
Oct 27, 2007
How do you save snapshots with a built in webcam as jpegs? I can't find a save option on my Toshiba webcam in options/settings/properties. -
cyn777
Oct 27, 2007
How do you save snapshots with a built in webcam as jpegs? I can't find a save option on my Toshiba webcam in options/settings/properties.
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manikb
Apr 11, 2007
I have installed web camera (e-CAM (100K) JIL-2209) of frontech. Once it worked but after reistalling it again it did not work. I even tried with the downloaded driver but the device could not be located. I tried the camera to another computer and it worked but not at my machine. Please let me know the steps to enable my web camera.
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manikb
Apr 11, 2007
I have installed web camera (e-CAM (100K) JIL-2209) of frontech. Once it worked but after reistalling it again it did not work. I even tried with the downloaded driver but the device could not be located. I tried the camera to another computer and it worked but not at my machine. Please let me know the steps to enable my web camera.
