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3.2MP Web Cam RCM-3640 User Manual
Chapter IV. Using the USB Web Camera
Before using the USB Web Camera, make sure it is properly connected to the USB Port and the required
Setup software is installed from the Web Camera SOFTWARE CD-ROM, as described in the previous
chapter.
Software
A variety of TWAIN compliant image editing, graphics application and video editing software can be used
with the USB Web Camera to view, edit, record and send videos and pictures. To use TWAIN compliant
software, you will need to choose the correct driver, usually found under the File, Acquire (or Scan) menu.
After the driver is selected, choose File, Acquire (Scan) from within the graphics application to begin
viewing videos from the USB Web Camera. With the USB Web Camera and either Yahoo! Messenger or
MSN Messenger, you will be able to call and see people face-to-face over the Internet.
) Note: Only one software application can use the USB Web Camera at a time.
Meet People Over The Internet
There are some free ware could be used with the USB Web Camera such as Yahoo! Messenger and
Windows Live Messenger (MSN Messenger) are widely used for Internet Video Chat for free. You may try
either of them to see people face-to-face over the Internet.
Instant Video Messenger such as MSN Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger allows you to send text
messages and make video chats online. Your message and video is delivered immediately, and the person
you sent the message to can immediately respond. With a webcam, you can send your live image in
real-time while exchanging messages. If your friend doesn’t have a webcam, he or she can still see you.
Here are a few basic steps to help you get started:
Get started with MSN Messenger (Windows Live Messenger)