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This article will help you:
- Master the features of your Webcam
- Successfully install webcam for computer
With a webcam, you can perform various tasks thanks to its outstanding features. Using a Webcam, you can send live images to different computers through internet connections, conduct video conversations, make calls on computers, and even set up unlocking your computer or laptop with a webcam... But first, you need to install and successfully connect the webcam to your computer, laptop. In this article, Mytour will guide you on how to set up a Webcam on your computer.
Setting up Webcam for laptops with Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 8.1
Guide to installing Webcam for computers
1. Webcam functions
1. Image adjustment button.
2. Sound recording microphone.
3. Webcam stand.
4. Image sharpness ring.
5. LED light.
6. USB plug into the computer.
7. Microphone plug into the device.
8. Webcam lens.
2. Installation Process
For some types of webcams, you may not need to install any supporting applications when using, but most require supplementary drivers to function properly.
Step 1 Download and install the Driver. It's recommended to use the driver package included when purchasing the device. However, if for some reason you've misplaced this driver package, you can use the universal software called ZSMC USB PC Camera. ZSMC USB PC Camera is a free application that can run on all versions of Windows, supporting most popular webcam devices today.
Download the latest version of ZSMC USB PC Camera here: Download ZSMC USB PC Camera
- After downloading, run the setup.exe file within the compressed folder.
Step 2 The main setup interface will appear, click Next to proceed.
Step 3 The installation process will take place in a few minutes.
Step 4 The driver installation process completion dialog will appear, click Finish to complete the process.
Step 5 Plug the USB end into your computer or when prompted by the webcam.
Step 6 If the Found New Hardware Wizard window appears, select No, not this time and click Next to continue.
Step 7 In the next window, select Install the software automatically and click Next to continue.
Wait a moment for the software to automatically search and update the driver for your webcam device.
Step 8 Finally, click Finish to complete the installation process.
Step 9 After completing all the steps, Windows will notify you of detecting a new device. From now on, you can freely use your webcam on your computer.
How to open the newly installed webcam on your computer
Step 1: Go to the Start Menu, navigate to ZSMC USB PC Camera (ZS0211), select to open the 'amcap' file.
Step 2: The amcap webcam interface opens up, where you'll see the transmitted images from the webcam. The main program interface is quite simple, consisting of options to capture video from the webcam (Capture), image effects (Options), selecting imaging/sound devices (Devices),...
Above are the steps guiding you on how to easily and thoroughly install Webcam for your computer. Additionally, you can add more beautiful effects to your webcam by downloading CyberLink Youcam or WebcamMax or some other webcam supporting applications. Among them, CyberLink Youcam is the leading software in adding unique effects to user webcams, and WebcamMax is no exception.
For those of you using Windows 11, don't worry too much, Mytour has a separate article sharing how to enable the camera in Windows 11 to easily turn on the camera.
- More: How to enable camera in Windows 11
Just like webcams, microphones are also external devices. To use them on a computer or laptop, users need to go through the steps of installing the microphone to help the computer recognize it before they can use it. Refer to how to install a microphone for a computer, laptop to learn how to do it, folks.
