How to connect webcam to laptop

To a computer you can connect a variety of devices that allow the user to work in more comfortable conditions. To see the interlocutor on the Internet, uses a special webcam. However, often there are issues connecting this device to the laptop.

You will need

• - laptop computer;
• camera;
• driver.

Instruction

1. To connect a webcamera on a laptop, you need to determine what type it belongs to. There are two types of chambers, namely an external and integrated computer. As a rule, in many laptops the webcam built into the top panel of the cover. To verify this, inspect all the laptop read the instructions that should go in the kit.
2. You can also try to find out information through standard operating system settings. As a rule, all the installed equipment is displayed in a special "device Manager", connected to a personal computer or laptop. Click on shortcut "My computer". Next you will see a window with all the local drives and the connected external portable devices. If the bottom is such an item as a "Video device" or something similar, click on it with the mouse.
3. If it's a webcam, you will see your image on the monitor. A built-in webcam may not work due to the lack of drivers. You can find them on the official website of the manufacturer. If you have an external webcam, the connection will not take more than 10 minutes. Via the USB port connect the camera to the computer. Wait a few moments while the computer will find new hardware. Next go to "My computer" and see if there is a graph "USB video device".
4. Click on it. If the driver was installed automatically, the camera will work. Otherwise, you will need to install special software for this webcam. Usually these devices are sold with an installation disc, so look in the box from a web camera. Insert the disk into the computer drive. Next, locate the. exe file and run it. Wait for installation to finish and restart your computer.