Macally IceCam Personal Web Camera - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

driver found at their webpage Drivers Manuals and Downloads

It's a Sonix SN9C102Forget "Macally". The Icecam is just a rebranding. Macally don't update their software downloads (probably deliberately)Your camera is ACTUALLY a Sonix SN9C102. Use the driver here:http://www.sonix.com.tw/sonix/product.do?p=SN9C102%20%28Phase%20out%29Working fine on 10.6.7

Plug you camera, wait for a few seconds your operating system will detect the new device and will ask for the drivers, then insert your driver installation disk and look for setup if it doesnt automatically start the installation process. After installation your camera should work just fine. hope that helps.

Hi Stephen, are you using it on a Mac?
if so, just launch iChat, Skype or PhotoBooth and that should turn the camera on automatically.
If you are on a PC then I have no idea.

Hi,
Welcome to Fixya. The reason why you can install or run the Macally Icecam is that the driver is not supported by Mac 10.6 or even Windows 7. You can check the link below fo the driver of your cam.
Macally Icecam Driver
Thanks

Welcome to FixYa!
Hi Peter, you just need to get familiar with how to use the Video Call in Skype. Click the link below for step by step instructions, as well as helpful tips on how you can properly use Skype's Video Call.
It includes the following:

• Make a video call
• Change the way your video call is displayed
• Turn your video off
• View the video from your own webcam
• Use other Skype features while on a video call

https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA10812/How-do-I-make-a-video-call-in-Skype-for-Mac#MakeCall

You can also set your Skype to automatically answer calls in video. Click the link below.
https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA10929/Can-I-automatically-answer-all-my-calls-with-video-in-Skype-for-Mac

Keep me posted.
Thank you for using FixYa.
Jas247

To use Skype, follow the instructions below to setup the Audio & Video.

Web Camera's have to be setup on the program they are to be used with. Just installing the camera on your computer does not set it up to broadcast on messengers or Skype.

Each program has Options that have to be setup in order for the Audio and Video to function properly.

A. Skype Setup:
After downloading and installing Skype

http://www.skype.com/intl/en-gb/download/skype/windows/beta/downloading/

set it up as follows:
Go to Tools, then Options, and click on Audio Settings and set the Microphone and Speakers to the computer Audio Card.
Then click on the Video Settings.
The camera, if Installed Properly, it will come up and show a video picture.
Then, on the bottom of the page click save.
The camera and audio should function properly. Your friends and Family will now be able to see and hear you.

B. Yahoo Setup:
After downloading and installing Yahoo Messenger

http://www.soft32.com/download_30.HTML

set it up as follows:
Go to Messenger at the top left and click on it.
Next go down to Preferences and click on it.
Next Calling and Devices on the right and set the Microphone and Speakers to the computer Audio Card.
Next go to the Test Audio section and (in blue writing) click on "Open the call setup assistant" and follow the instructions on the left window.

C. Windows Live Messenger:

http://download.live.com/Messenger

After you start Windows Live Messenger, expand the view by clicking on the square on top left next to the red X.
Then on the Windows Live messenger window on the right side, click on " "Show Menus." And then click on "Show the Menu Bar".
Next go to the Menu Bar on right side, click on " "Action."
Go to "TOOLS" and click "Audio and Video Setting" and follow the instructions.
NOTE: Your audio and video should work. Enjoy.
When done both the Audio and Video will function properly so you can chat and see family or friends you are connected to.

D. AIM (AOL) Messenger:

http://dashboard.aim.com/aim

On the VIM sign-in window click on Edit.
Then click on Settings Enhanced IM.
Next click on Enhanced IM.
Then click on Audio Video.
The Audio and Video portion has drop downs so you can select the proper audio card and video camera installed in you computer.
The Audi Video drop downs are
Microphone
Speaker
Camera
The audio and camera should function now.
Additional information to use with VIM settings.
Adjust Your Audio and Video Settings:
In order to adjust your audio and video settings, please follow the steps given below:
1. Click the Audio and Video Settings button directly below the My Buddy or My Camera window. If you are currently
Participating in an AOL Live Video IM session, a message will display: You must disconnect the current AOL Live Video IM
Conversation before running setup. Would you like to disconnect now? Click the Yes button.
2. The Audio and Video Tuning Wizard will appear to help you verify that your camera, speakers and microphone are working
Properly. Follow the on-screen prompts.
Notes:
The first time you use AOL Live Video IM, a message will display: Would you like to first check your audio and video settings? Click the Yes button.
The Audio and Video Tuning Wizard will appear to help you verify that your camera, speakers and microphone are working properly.
Follow the on-screen prompts.
images in AOL Live Video IM may appear reversed, or as a mirror image (text may appear backwards) when you look at your own camera feed or at the
Picture-in-picture (PIP) display.
After making the settings your ready for a chat and video talk with your Family and Friends.
Hope this helps. Bud

you might find it's out of focus, try turning the lense clockwise or anti-clockwise

The manufacturer gives the following link to download the IceeCam manual:
http://www.macally.com/techsupport/manual/IceCam_manual.zip

Please leave feedback if this was helpful. Thanks.

To use Skype, follow the instructions below to setup the Audio & Video.

Web Camera's have to be setup on the program they are to be used with. Just installing the camera on your computer does not set it up to broadcast on messengers or Skype.

Each program has Options that have to be setup in order for the Audio and Video to function properly.

A. Skype Setup:
After downloading and installing Skype

http://www.skype.com/intl/en-gb/download/skype/windows/beta/downloading/

set it up as follows:
Go to Tools, then Options, and click on Audio Settings and set the Microphone and Speakers to the computer Audio Card.
Then click on the Video Settings.
The camera, if Installed Properly, it will come up and show a video picture.
Then, on the bottom of the page click save.
The camera and audio should function properly. Your friends and Family will now be able to see and hear you.

B. Yahoo Setup:
After downloading and installing Yahoo Messenger

http://www.soft32.com/download_30.HTML

set it up as follows:
Go to Messenger at the top left and click on it.
Next go down to Preferences and click on it.
Next Calling and Devices on the right and set the Microphone and Speakers to the computer Audio Card.
Next go to the Test Audio section and (in blue writing) click on "Open the call setup assistant" and follow the instructions on the left window.

C. Windows Live Messenger:

http://download.live.com/Messenger

After you start Windows Live Messenger, expand the view by clicking on the square on top left next to the red X.
Then on the Windows Live messenger window on the right side, click on " "Show Menus." And then click on "Show the Menu Bar".
Next go to the Menu Bar on right side, click on " "Action."
Go to "TOOLS" and click "Audio and Video Setting" and follow the instructions.
NOTE: Your audio and video should work. Enjoy.
When done both the Audio and Video will function properly so you can chat and see family or friends you are connected to.

D. AIM (AOL) Messenger:

http://dashboard.aim.com/aim

On the VIM sign-in window click on Edit.
Then click on Settings Enhanced IM.
Next click on Enhanced IM.
Then click on Audio Video.
The Audio and Video portion has drop downs so you can select the proper audio card and video camera installed in you computer.
The Audi Video drop downs are
Microphone
Speaker
Camera
The audio and camera should function now.
Additional information to use with VIM settings.
Adjust Your Audio and Video Settings:
In order to adjust your audio and video settings, please follow the steps given below:
1. Click the Audio and Video Settings button directly below the My Buddy or My Camera window. If you are currently
Participating in an AOL Live Video IM session, a message will display: You must disconnect the current AOL Live Video IM
Conversation before running setup. Would you like to disconnect now? Click the Yes button.
2. The Audio and Video Tuning Wizard will appear to help you verify that your camera, speakers and microphone are working
Properly. Follow the on-screen prompts.
Notes:
The first time you use AOL Live Video IM, a message will display: Would you like to first check your audio and video settings? Click the Yes button.
The Audio and Video Tuning Wizard will appear to help you verify that your camera, speakers and microphone are working properly.
Follow the on-screen prompts.
images in AOL Live Video IM may appear reversed, or as a mirror image (text may appear backwards) when you look at your own camera feed or at the
Picture-in-picture (PIP) display.
After making the settings your ready for a chat and video talk with your Family and Friends.
Hope this helps. Bud

When you plug in the camera does vista show that new hardware is found and if any lights are on the device do they come on?. Can you see any image of a PC card on the status bar near the time , if you do then double click it and it will open the hardware wizard that is looking for the drivers and if you have internet connected to then it should find the drivers automatically. Were you using this cam with Vista before or Windows XP ? Try installing the driver that is on the CD that came with the camera or download from his location

http://www.macally.com/techsupport/drivers/IceCam_setup.exe

The cam should work without the driver on windows but sometimes it might not find the right one.

Hello,
Please get the driver here : www.multi-cam.net/camera_downloads.html
www.nodevice.com/driver/category/Digital_Cameras.html
www.nodevice.com/driver/category/PC_Camera.html

Kind Regards, Jay__hcy0o1

Hello,
Please get the driver here : www.multi-cam.net/camera_downloads.html
www.nodevice.com/driver/category/Digital_Cameras.html
www.nodevice.com/driver/category/PC_Camera.html

Kind Regards, Jay__8uhtd64d

Hello,
Please get the driver here : www.multi-cam.net/camera_downloads.html
www.nodevice.com/driver/category/Digital_Cameras.html
www.nodevice.com/driver/category/PC_Camera.html

Kind Regards, Jay__jh76yg43

I have the exact same issue, the sporadic on/off issues started shortly after I upgraded to 10.5.8... anyone know of any solutions?

Are you running OSX 10.4? Not supported yet...

Mac OS 9.2, Mac OS 10.2, Mac OS 10.3

Elsewise call MacAlly support or Apple.

Einfach die Installations-CD und führen it.Follow den Anweisungen auf dem Setup.

Einfach die Installations-CD und führen it.Follow den Anweisungen auf dem Setup. Wenn die CD nicht mit kommen dann einfach anschließen und lassen Sie Ihr Betriebssystem, sie zu erkennen.

Einfach die Installations-CD und führen it.Follow den Anweisungen auf dem Setup. Wenn die CD nicht mit kommen dann einfach anschließen und lassen Sie Ihr Betriebssystem, sie zu erkennen.

Wenn Sie weitere Hilfe benötigen Post zurück!
Thumbs und Zeugnis sind herzlich willkommen!

the ICE CAM is a not suitable camera for your MAC.. in fact the ICE CAM (of which i have several) are 3rd rated as they work with skype and yahoo applications only.

hi

i have this webcam too -- it works well with skype, yahoo -- not too many applications work well with it.

you can go to this link for further help and driver download.

http://www.macally.com/en/product/articleshow.asp?articleid=119

http://www.macally.com/en/Techsupport/Drivers.asp

for manual, go to this link, look at far right
http://www.macally.com/en/Techsupport/Manuals.asp

hope this helps you

Follow the instructions below and it will work.

Disconnect the Camera from the USB port and reinstall the CD or Downloaded software program.

When the program asks you to connect the camera to the USB port, do so and it should work.

Then to use it on the Web, do this.
Web Camera's have to be setup on the program they are to be used with. Just installing the
camera on your computer does not set it up to broadcast on messengers or Skype.

Each program has Options that have to be setup in order for the Audio and Video to function properly.

A. Skype Setup:
After downloading and installing Skype

http://www.skype.com/intl/en-gb/download/skype/windows/beta/downloading/

set it up as follows:
Go to Tools, then Options, and click on Audio Settings and set the Microphone and Speakers to the computer Audio Card.
Then click on the Video Settings.
The camera, if Installed Properly, it will come up and show a video picture.
Then, on the bottom of the page click save.
The camera and audio should function properly. Your friends and Family will now be able to see and hear you.

B. Yahoo Setup:
After downloading and installing Yahoo Messenger

http://www.soft32.com/download_30.HTML

set it up as follows:
Go to Messenger at the top left and click on it.
Next go down to Preferences and click on it.
Next Calling and Devices on the right and set the Microphone and Speakers to the computer Audio Card.
Next go to the Test Audio section and (in blue writing) click on "Open the call setup assistant" and follow the instructions on the left window.

C. Windows Live Messenger:

http://download.live.com/Messenger

After you start Windows Live Messenger, expand the view by clicking on the square on top left next to the red X.
Then on the Windows Live messenger window on the right side, click on " "Show Menus." And then click on "Show the Menu Bar".
Next go to the Menu Bar on right side, click on " "Action."
Go to "TOOLS" and click "Audio and Video Setting" and follow the instructions.
NOTE: Your audio and video should work. Enjoy.
When done both the Audio and Video will function properly so you can chat and see family or friends you are connected to.

D. AIM (AOL) Messenger:

http://dashboard.aim.com/aim

On the VIM sign-in window click on Edit.
Then click on Settings Enhanced IM.
Next click on Enhanced IM.
Then click on Audio Video.
The Audio and Video portion has drop downs so you can select the proper audio card and video camera installed in you computer.
The Audi Video drop downs are
Microphone
Speaker
Camera
The audio and camera should function now.
Additional information to use with VIM settings.
Adjust Your Audio and Video Settings:
In order to adjust your audio and video settings, please follow the steps given below:
1. Click the Audio and Video Settings button directly below the My Buddy or My Camera window. If you are currently
Participating in an AOL Live Video IM session, a message will display: You must disconnect the current AOL Live Video IM
Conversation before running setup. Would you like to disconnect now? Click the Yes button.
2. The Audio and Video Tuning Wizard will appear to help you verify that your camera, speakers and microphone are working
Properly. Follow the on-screen prompts.
Notes:
The first time you use AOL Live Video IM, a message will display: Would you like to first check your audio and video settings? Click the Yes button.
The Audio and Video Tuning Wizard will appear to help you verify that your camera, speakers and microphone are working properly.
Follow the on-screen prompts.
images in AOL Live Video IM may appear reversed, or as a mirror image (text may appear backwards) when you look at your own camera feed or at the
Picture-in-picture (PIP) display.
After making the settings your ready for a chat and video talk with your Family and Friends.
Hope this helps. Bud