How to upload video from a digital cam to a computer?

I have attached external USB Web Cam to my desktop computer. I want to use it for yahoo video calls or webcam.?

• I have attached external USB Web Cam to my desktop computer. I want to use it for yahoo video calls or webcam. When ever I try to make video call or share my web Cam there comes message. "Web cam not found in your system". I have also gone into Yahoo Preferences but over there I cam see USB Cam in front of Camera. Kindly tell me how to resolve the issue.

• Answer:

  INTERNET CONNECTION Webcam connected Open messenger - on top toolbar. Left click ( > ) Messenger > Preferences > Connection - Select 'no proxies' or 'connect direct to the internet' depending on the version of messenger you have make sure your internet connection and country are correct in the lower two boxes > Apply > OK TESTING > Messenger > My webcam - the warning panel will launch, click 'OK' and your webcam will start. You should be rewarded at this stage with your happy smiling face. DEFAULT With webcam still running > Messenger > Preferences > Webcam > Camera Source - set your webcam as default using dropbox. > Camera Settings - adjust settings to suit. > Apply > OK Take a note of any additional software, if you have multiple choice for Camera Source, you may wish to uninstall any redundant webcam software later to prevent conflicts PERMISSION OPTIONS > Messenger > Preferences > Webcam - make your selections ( who you will allow to view you) > Apply > OK IN USE When you are both on line and wish to show your webcam > Actions > 'Invite to view my webcam'. This will launch an invitation on your contacts screen when they 'Accept' your webcam broadcast will start- There can be considerable time lag ( 1 minute) before they see you, so dont be too impatient ( You can check the status on the bottom left of your webcam panel. You can 'drag and drop' the frame to a convenient location by grabbing the top border. There is a shortcut ( cam picture ) in the toolbar and one down by your pic as well but these do not always work Your contacts needs to configure their connection the same as above or they may get a "webcam not connected" message If you complete the above and still have problems - check to see if your cam is compatible with Yahoo YAHOO SPECIFICATION To find out what the requirements are for messenger webcams, check out the following. http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/messeng%E2%80%A6 Audio You do not say what version of Messenger you have or what you OS is.The following set up is for Messenger 9 x Vista Home Premium TEST SPEAKERS Right click on speaker icon in System Tray Select "Playback Devices" The speaker icon ( checked as working) and volume level graph should be visible Right click on the volume graph and click "Test" Left hand speakers followed by right hand should be heard SET DEFAULT & TEST MIC Click "Recording" tab. Set required mic as default - click on mic font to highlight and click "Properties" In lower dropbox display "Use this device enable" click OK Similarly disable any other unwanted mic Click "Levels" tab and set slider to 80% ( adjust to suit later) Return to "Recording". Test mic by speaking and make sure volume graph displays CONFIGURE TO MESSENGER Open messenger - on top toolbar. Left click ( > ) Messenger > Preferences > Connection - Select 'no proxies' or 'connect direct to the internet' depending on the version of messenger you have make sure your internet connection and country are correct in the lower two boxes > Apply > OK Click ( > ) Messenger > Preferences > Calling and Audio Set mic and speakers to show Default equipment Run call up assistant to test audio equipment > Apply > OK If you have an earlier set up than Vista you may have to go into your control panel to access some menus. *m*