58 Using the WebcamUsing the WebcamIf your computer or display has a built‑in webcam, the drivers are installedand configured at the factory. The webcam gets activated automaticallywhen you start a video chat or video capture application.You can also use Dell Webcam Central (Windows 7 only) to capture stillimages and videos using the webcam.Capturing a Still Image1. Open Dell Webcam Central.2. Click on the Snap Photos tab.3. Click on the camera icon to capture a still image.NOTE: To configure options such as image size, self‑timer,burst‑capture, image format, and so on, click on the drop‑down arrownext to the camera icon.Recording a Video1. Open Dell Webcam Central.2. Click on the Record Videos tab.3. Click on the recording icon to start recording a video.4. Once you have completed recording the video, click the recording iconagain to stop recording.NOTE: To configure options such as video size, self‑timer, time‑lapserecording, video quality and so on, click on the drop‑down arrow nextto the recording icon.Selecting the Camera and MicrophoneIf your computer has multiple webcams or microphones (integrated orexternal), you can select the webcam and microphone you want to use withDell Webcam Central.1. Open Dell Webcam Central.2. Click the drop‑down arrow next to the camera icon at the bottom‑leftcorner of the window.3. Click the camera you want to use.4. Click the Record Videos tab.5. Click the drop‑down arrow next to the microphone icon below thepreview area.6. Click the microphone you want to use.
