Click start control panel
view devices and printers you should see your webcam from there
if you are have trouble
with your webcam.
Click start right click on
my computer select properties then device manager scroll down image devices you
could see a yellow question exclamation mark? ! or a red X
right click to reinstall
drivers or update driver
W7.
Click start control panel
view devices and printers you should see your webcam from there
if you are have trouble
with your webcam.
Click start control panel
administrive tools computer management device manager scroll down image devices
you could see a yellow question mark?
right click to reinstall
drivers or update driver
http://download.cnet.com/slimdrivers-free/3000-18513_4-75279940.html
Windows XP/Vista/7/8
It might take some time being a freeware driver solution
note: it will find all of your outdated drivers
this is a
free
driver solutions
This
will automatically search for and find the correct driver
you
will have to update every driver individually once you update you might be
asked whether you
want
to restart or make a system restore point click no to both of these then
continue updating each driver free then restart once all of the drivers have
been updated
Some
webcams and programs require additional software, although that should be
installed with the webcam if things are right.
But
is does not harm to check if your
Java, Flash and
Quicktimesoftware are installed and up to date.
But
certainly check your DirectX software, since all video applications, including
webcams, use DirectX for video processing.
Try
downloading the latest DirectX version and install it (Windows XP:
DirectX 9.0c- Windows Vista
: DirectX 10).
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Which-version-of-DirectX-is-on-your-computer
Also
during a video call at the top of your screen you will see an option to for a
video call using yahoo messenger this might vary if you are using another
messenger service
Open skype
go to tools from the
drop down list select options scroll to audio settings
you can make a free test call before you try to make a call.
Make sure the microphone is using the same as your computers audio
you can make a free test call if you cant get the microphone to work you
can select learn about setting up your audio equipment.
Click start control panel sounds and audio devices audio and also voice
it's the same make sure that you have the right default microphone selected you
should be able scroll to video settings to make sure you have the right
settings.
Open skype go to tools options scroll to audio settings or video settings
on the right you will see webcam setting you can change the settings from there
click apply after changing any settings also you can see the webcam
there you can even take a snapsot also make sure your settings are correct
for a video call.
Click start control panel
sounds and audio devices select advanced there might be a tick in the mute box
untick select audio from the microphone drop down list make sure you have
the right one selected and in the volume box make sure the microphone box has a
tick in it or
Select the voice tab and
make sure that you have the right media selected also select volume make sure
the box for microphone has a tick in it
Not Showing the Other Person
Online Status
When one of your Skype contacts is not online, they will not
show up in your list of available contacts.
It is possible to hold a conversation with someone who is
not on your friend list, however; if you are trying to talk to someone you have
previously chatted with but does not show up on your list of contacts, check to
make sure that you have added the person.
All of your added contacts will show up on your list; the
ones who are offline will have a grayed-out Skype icon and the contacts who are
online will have a green icon next to their name.
If you cannot see the person's name, you may need to search
for them and create a new contact.
Availability
Skype users have the option to change their availability
when they are signed into the program. The status availability options are:
offline, online, SkypeMe!, invisible, away, not available and do not disturb.
If the person you want to talk to is signed in but has
selected the "offline" or "invisible" availability, you
will not see them as online.
For the name to show up on your list of online contacts, the
person must change their availability.
Blocked
If you cannot see a person that you have already added to
your list, there is a chance that the person has blocked you.
When a Skype user chooses to block you, you will not be able
to see anything about availability.
Even if the user is online and accepting messages, you will
not be able to see the status and messages will remain undelivered.
Video
If you are trying to hold a video chat with a Skype contact
but cannot see the person, there are several possible reasons.
If either of your Internet connections are too slow to
support streaming video, the video will not come through.
If you have been chatting by text and switch to video, the
other person will need to enable the video stream before you can see them.
Other culprits can include out-of-date webcam drivers,
unplugged webcams or another video-enabled application running at the same
time.
Share Both Screens in Skype
Sign in to Skype and right-click on the contact you want to
share screens with.
Click "Call" to place a call to the user. When he
answers, the Skype call toolbar will appear beneath his avatar.
Click the double square icon on the toolbar.
This is the share button.
Click "Show Entire Screen." Your screen is now
visible.
Ask the other person to click on the double
square icon and then "Show Entire Screen."
