Using the built-in webcam, Hardware, Software

3.2Using the built-in webcam

This built-in webcam allows you to take photos and make videos; while talking to friends via Internet-based communication tools, you can use the webcam to show your vivid image.

3.2.1Hardware

•The 1.3 megapixel webcam transmits images to your PC through the USB ports. Therefore, make sure that the USB connectors of the supplied 4-in-1 cable are connected to both the LCD monitor and your PC before you use the webcam. Refer to page 2-1 for the USB connectors.

•The webcam is adjustable upward and downward as shown.

-30º ~ 30º

Warning: Do not turn the webcam upward or downward over 30º; doing so might damage the webcam.

3.2.2Software

To install the webcam driver:

1.Close all other applications first.

2.Insert the support CD into the optical drive and run the ASUS USB2.0 Webcam program.

The default webcam resolution is 640 x 480. If you want to change the default resolution to meet different kinds of application programs, go to C:\WINDOWS\ ASUS USB2.0 Webcam and activate the program named LiveCam to modify the settings based on your needs.

• The default webcam captured video format is VGA (640 x 480) mode in order to increase the transmission efficiency via all kinds of Internet commmunication tools.

• Before using the webcam, you need to install the webcam driver into your PC.

• The webcam driver only supports Microsoft® Windows 2000/XP/Vista operating system with Microsoft® Direct X.

ASUS PG221 LCD Monitor