Yahoo Messenger - Getting Started With Yahoo Messenger Web Cam On Computer

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Getting Started with Yahoo! Messenger webcam on your PC

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This article describes how to share your webcam and view others' webcams with Yahoo! Messenger.

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You can use one of the following methods to view someone's webcam: 

1. Using the Conversation window:

·             Click the Actions menu in the Conversation window, point to More Actions, and then click View Webcam.

·             For older versions of Yahoo! Messenger:  Click the Actions menu in the Conversation window and then click View Webcam.

2.  Using the Chat window:

·              Select your contact from the Chat List in the Chat window.

·              Click the Actions menu in the Chat window and then click Contact Options.

·              Click View Webcam.

You can use one of the following methods to start sharing your own webcam from the Messenger menu: 

For Messenger 10 and above: 

        1. Click the Messenger menu and select My Webcam. 
        2. Click the Actions menu, select More Actions, and then Invite to View My Webcam.

For older versions of Yahoo! Messenger:

1.     Click the Messenger menu and select My Webcam.

2.     Click the Actions menu and select Invite to View My Webcam.

You can also use one of the following methods to start sharing your own webcam from the chat window:

For Messenger 10 and above: 

       1. Double-click a contact from your Messenger List and a Conversation window will open. 
       2. In the Conversation window, click the Actions menu, select More Actions, and then View Webcam.

For older versions of Yahoo! Messenger:

1.     Double-click a contact from your Messenger List and a Conversation window will open.

2.     In the Conversation window, click the Actions menu and select View Webcam.

Installing, Uninstalling, and Reinstalling webcam software:

Sometimes the webcam software you have installed on your computer can become corrupted. To make sure that your webcam software is not corrupted, please uninstall existing webcam installations and re-install your webcam software. Please click here for tips on installing webcam software.

NOTE: If your webcam is built into your computer, consult your computer manufacturer's support documents or contact the support department for assistance..!