I just recently bought a DELL E510 desktop.  I also bought a Logitech QuickCam Orbit MP webcam.  I tried to change my camera source but my Logitech camera wasn't under my options.  Does anybody have any bright ideas on how to make this webcam work on this pc?  PLEEEEAAAASSSSSEEEE HELP!
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I just tried it on my messenger, first time, it knew my camera, so you have to load the software from logictech, that will put the right driver on the system.  With the camera then hooked up, go to messenger, click on video call, and a wizard will then walk you thru, you should see your camera.
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I bought a logitech cam n it has the same problem. The resolution of ur cam might not be very good. My last cam was 1.3 megapixel resolution..it worked really well.. I m gonna return this cam n buy a new 1 with a better resolution. Low resolution cms have a grainy display. U can try switching on more bulbs or tubes..n then adjust cam`s settings. that might help.
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If it takes batteries, replace them.\nIt sounds like the camera is not installed properly, or there is a hardware conflict.\nSearch for updated drivers online, uninstall the current ones completely, and re-install.\nOtherwise, look up the manufacturers website for support
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Hey don;t be sad >>>>>>>>\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n Step 1     Get a web camera. \nJust about any kind will do. There are many cameras for sale under $50 which are perfectly acceptable for most people. However, usually, you can get a better quality image from the cameras costing more than $75. See my WebCam Review page for a few examples. \nIf you have a video camera, either regular or digital, you can use that with the proper connection to your computer. However, this method is much more complicated and if you don't already have experience with webcams, you should consider purchasing a standard computer webcam to begin with. \nOnce you have the camera, simply install the software that comes with it and you should be ready to go to the next step. Make sure you READ the instructions before plugging in the camera. Some require that you install the drivers first, others require the camera to be plugged in first. If you do it in the wrong order you may not be able to get the camera working at all. \n\n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\nStep 2     Chose a delivery system \nHow are your images going to get to your viewers? There are basically 3 choices. Scroll further down the page to see the details on each of the following options. \nUse a webcam service such as Yahoo, MSN or AOL. This is the simplest system for the beginner. However, this method requires the other person to install the same service in order to see your camera and usually gives the poorest image quality. There are also a number of pay webcam services but I don't have any experience with them so they won't be covered here. \nFTP to your website. Use webcam software that uploads pictures to a website via FTP (File Transfer Protocol). This method is more complicated than #1 and you must have your own website which is FTP accessible. This may be the best method if you have a dial up connection, and expect to have a number of people watching at the same time. \nIn house server. Use webcam software that uses your computer as a web server. This is not recommended for the beginner because of security issues and complexity of setup. However, this method can usually deliver the best quality images and can offer a much faster image refresh rate than the FTP method, providing you have a high speed Internet connection. \n  \n\n\nStep 2 Option 1\nUse a service\nThis is by far the simplist system for the beginner. If you already have an Instant Messenger program such as Yahoo, MSN or AOL, then all you need to do is download the webcam software from that service. Many of the newer versions already have the webcam software installed. Check either your Messenger program's help menu or their web site for their webcam software. Install it and follow the instructions. \nThis option works well, but usually gives the poorest picture quality and is reliant on your Messenger host keeping the service available and running smoothly. It also requires anyone who wants to see your camera to have the same service. If you don't have a chat (or IM 'Instant Messenger') program, download one and install it from your favorite service. \n\nStep 2 Option 2\nFTP\nIf you don't already have a web page, or don't know what FTP is about, this is not the best choice for you to start out with. It can get quite complicated initially. Once set up and running, this method works quite well and is easy to operate. However, this is the system that tends to give you the most trouble getting started, especially if you don't have any experience troubleshooting FTP problems. Check my FTP page for more on File Transfer Protocol. \nFor this option, you will need to obtain a webcam software program. Many webcams come with free webcam software. I use a program called ConquerCam which costs $15. I've tried numerous programs and continue to go back
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What sort of software do you want, I cant actually find anything apart from the cam drivers...;
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the microsoft version of msn for osx doesn't support webcams. \n\nget an app called aMSN, and that'll work just fine (it does for me).
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It should be okay to use the software, as Windows OS are basically improved(?) upon, so XP runs basically the same way as earlier versions with a few differences. However, in the likely event it does not work, windows XP should be able to handle the digital camera anyway. This happened just the other day, my mate had deleted his cameras software, but he plugged it in to the comp anyway and xp handled it for him. \n\nIf that doesn't work, try here for some programs that will do the job for you:\n\nhttp://downloads.zdnet.com/\n\nThis may also work\nhttp://downloads.zdnet.com/download.aspx?&kw=digital+camera&docid=265333
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You need correct drivers,most webcams are USB 2.0 try to find driver CD if you cant find it look on internett for your driver for your specific camera
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Three?  Sounds like your computer.  Did you uninstall the drivers for the other cams?  You  need to try them on another computer to eliminate your computer being the problem.
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Its probable that the cam drivers do not support the XP OS. Go thru its manual to see the list of supported operating systems.\nOr u cud go to the online support site (google for it) and download the latest drivers. U'll know then n there if u can operate it on XP. I had a kensington cam with the same problem. I want to their site and got to know that they stopped supporting if for XP. :-(
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go to the site of the camera i am sure they will have the software or driver their. what camera is it by the way it also depends sometimes your computer can have the drivers for the manufactures of the camera already installed.
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I have a creative webcam, and it came with software that turns your pc into a security system with a program that came with the camera called Webcam Monitor.  In this program you can set up your camera to start recording a clip when it detects motion, and then it will send an e-mail to a specified e-mail address.  I wasn't able to set it up correctly though and I don't know what I was doing wrong.
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Very cute getting other people to do your IT support for free :D\nGuess I am the 1st sucker to come along :&#92;\nIn theory this is a question you should be asking emachines support - this is part of the price you payed for buying a branded machine.  You could have got better components for the same money if you had bought components & pieced them together yourself & then relied on YahAns. for tech. support XD\n\nI searched for your model on the site & it says that your gfx is indeed built-in, 'on board' or 'integrated' as this is often called, since the chips are soldered onto, & part of the mainboard construction.\n\nGraphics chip used:\nIntel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 (GMA900)\nUp to 224MB DDR shared video memory\n\nHere is the rest of this machine's *default* configuration:\n\nCPU: Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 516 (64-bit with Intel® EM64T) (1MB L2 cache, 2.93GHz, 533MHz FSB)\n\nOp. Sys.: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition (SP2)\n\nChipset: Intel® 915GV\n\nMemory: 512MB DDR SDRAM (2 × 256MB), 400MHz Dual Channel\nExpandable to 4GB\n\nHard Drive: 200GB Serial ATA (7200rpm, 8MB cache)\n\nOptical Drive: 16x DVD±RW multiformat double layer drive\n\nVideo: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 (GMA900)\nUp to 224MB DDR shared video memory\n\nSound: Intel® High Definition 6-Channel (5.1) Audio\n\nNetwork: Intel® PRO 10/100Mbps integrated Ethernet LAN\n\nModem: 56K ITU V.92-ready Fax/Modem\n\nPeripherals: Standard Multifunction Keyboard, 2-Button Wheel Mouse, Amplified Stereo Speakers\n\nPorts/Other: 7 USB 2.0 (2 in front, 4 in back, 1 in Media Reader), 1 IEEE 1394, 1 VGA external connector, 1 serial, 1 parallel, 2 PS/2, 5 audio ports (2 in front, 3 in back)\n\nDimensions: 14.25"H x 7.25"W x 16.00"D\n\n(You don't clarify as to whether you have done any upgrades or payed to have some added yourself).\n\nSadly the one component we are interested in is not mentioned at all - the mainboard.\nYou have to ensure that you disable the onboard graphics chips (the Intel GMA900 chip in your case) if you can & do purchase a graphics card that is CORRECT for the slot your motherboard has.  I would imagine it has the more recently introduced PCI-Express graphics connector or at the very least one of the older style AGP connectors.  The mainboard could come with both, though this is perhaps less likely.\nEither way a card designed to interface via AGP is physically different to a card connecting via PCI-Express (commonly abbreviated to PCI-E).\n\nI will try & get the spec on the mainboard used by your machine (though emachines may change this depending on what deals they can strike with their supplier over what number of units - they are primarily trying to end up with as large a profit as possible of course), so it could be something that can only be ascertained with diagnostic software.\nYou could find out exactly what motherboard it is by running some official discovery/diagnostic software such as the free edition of 'everest' which used to be known as Aida32 before.\nWhats particularly good about it is that it does not need to be installed the exe unpacks the archive to a directory & you just run it from there.\n\nDownload it here.\nhttp://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html\n\nThen run the mainboard/motherboard (different terms for the same thing) info section & come back here with the complete text for the boards model.\n\nYou can right click the text & then paste it in Yahoo Answers.\n\nThe icon you want to select is in the left pane of Everest & is labelled "Motherboard".  On my machine this gives:\n\nField:\nMotherboard ID\n\nValue:\n08/19/2003  nVidia-nForce A7N8X2.0C-00\n\nSo my motherboard(mainboard same thing)'s serial is A7N8X (Revision or version)2.0C.\nWhen I look that up online I can see the full specification for all the features of the board.\n\nWith yours we will then be able to look it up on the board manufacturers website & arrive on precisely
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This is mostly down to the hardware of your computer, mainly the motherboard. Is it a custom built PC? Or is it from suppliers. If it is custom built you may not have the correct mother board that supports all the USB ports on the metal case.\nIf its from a supplier then you probably have a hardware driver issue, try updating you drivers.\nAlso this could be an effect on your OS, do you have Windows XP, or a earlier version. XP has "all drivers" for USB things already but you still may need to install the software; I had to with my webcam.
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irst, check to see if the software that came with the camera works. Can you see yourself in whatever kind of monitor came with the camera? If not, then there is most likely something wrong with the camera installation. Check the Windows Device Manager to see if there is a problem with the camera. If so try un-installing the camera and re-installing it again (if the software asks to reboot your computer, unplug the camera before rebooting). Another possible problem is that only one program can access the camera at the same time. (Unless you have special software like WebCam Splitter) If you can see yourself with the software that comes with the camera, and your messenger program reports it can't access, find or use the camera, then the most likely problem is that other software has control of the camera. Make sure that the software that came with the camera is not using the camera. Close down the camera software, (usually right clicking on the task bar tray camera icon will give you an exit option) and try your messenger again.
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well i only know how to use it as a web cam on yahoo mesdsenger.....HERES HOW..... make sure its on Camera mode under the setting part before u connect it to the computer (u might have to do this everytime before u use it)...and connect ur camera to the computer...ur computer should notice it............ once you get in a messenger window with who u want to see ur web cam click on webcam at the top of the window and follow the directions. This should work if it doesnt u should contact aiptek.
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um, do you want to stream a mpg/avi file OR a live webcam?\n\nyou can't do both combined, when you stream a webcam live it is (generally) not saved to a file anywhere. when you stream a mpg/avi file it has obviously been made previously and isn't live or connected to your webcam in any way.\n\nEDIT: that's one of the most bizarre things i've heard, i won't bother asking why you'd want to do that...but, you need this:\nhttp://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Chat/Other-Chat-Tools/Fake-Webcam.shtml\nhttp://www.fakewebcam.com/Products.asp\n\nit's a free trial, don't expect to find software like that free - there isn't much of it about to begin with 'cos it's a niche market so paid for software is your only avenue, how you get that software is really up to your conscience.