Just opened a Xmas gift from 3yrs ago! and........

Legacy_user

Three yrs ago (almost 4), I was given a Labtec Webcam. It is compatable with Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP and my machine is XP. I've been through the set-up procedure but toward the end, I formed the opinion that something wasn't as it should be.

However, via a bit of clicking I gained the page which showed me on screen. I was able to clic and save a pic of myself in the gallery.

I then went to video. This is where I encountered:-

Indeo Video Playbeck. The program you are trying to run requires a current INDEO codec. To obtain a current driver that is compatable with this version of Windows, please contact the manufactures at http://indeo.ligos.com

So now I'm feeling unsettled, unsure and afraid to move. In a word, I lack confidence. I am thinking that as this Webcam is old, maybe I should replace it with a new up-to-date model and hope all goes well. What opinions do you have?.
Oh yes, I was told to do a test on the microphone, which I thought might have been inbuilt on the camera, but I'm now of the opinion that there isn't one, and I have to buy/introduce one to another usb port, is that right?

But whilst on, any pic of myself saved in the gallery, what use is it to anyone?
Had the video of myself worked and saved, what use would that have been?

I have a couple more questions, but feel I've asked too many already.


Ten mins later!!!
I've just looked at that link and it seems I might well have to purchase whatever it is I'm supposed to have. Don't fancy that.

espresso

You can download the codec for free here. You would normally connect a microphone to the microphone socket not a USB port.

System

Thankyou for that link which worked and we now have video plus I've saved a bit. Next thing is to sort out the microphone feature. I'll have a look to see if there's a mike on the cam, but don't think there is.

No, just googled and got this:-

Product Name : Labtec Webcam
Lowest Price : £12Show all prices »
Product Rating: 3 out of 5 (5 Ratings)
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Category: Webcam
Brand: Labtec
Model: Webcam
Sensor Type: Digital video camera
PC Interface: USB
Microphone: Not available
Video Resolution: 352 x 288

espresso

You should be able to pick up a PC compatible microphone for a few quid. Have seen them in places like ASDA, poundland etc.

System

Now that's interesting. I too had seen them in £1 shops and wondered if they were any use. Presumably they too are via a USB port.

We now move onto something else. I video'd a few seconds of our lounge and thought I'd email it vai the rt clic button to my son and myself, but was given this message:-

The host 'SMTP' could not be found. Please verify that you have entered the server name correctly. Account: 'HTTP', Server: 'SMTP', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 11001, Error Number: 0x800CCC0D

Now I should say that I haven't been able to use Outlook Express for years, hence setting up email accounts with yahoo & hotmail. Rather than try to sort it out, maybe I should copy it and insert it via my said accounts?.

culpepper

dont buy the over the ear mic from poundland,you cant wear it over your ear,it has to be right up almost touching your mouth to pick up any sound. Most mics I have seen,plug into the microphone socket(sometimes pink) on your pc.

buglawton

Don't forget there's a setting in Windows Volume Control, under Microphone > Advanced, to turn a BOOST on, I seem to need this for every mic.

johnmc

Are you looking at the file itself and selecting to "Send To"? Don't.

Everytime you use the camera it will create a file. Open up an email using whatever method you want and drag'n'drop the file onto it.

If your'e not sure where the files are then do a search of the hardrive for files created "today".

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Was in Poundland recently and they had PC mic's. They are on a boom, about 12" long, with a jack plug that goes into the PINK microphone socket.