Chapter 1: Introduction
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Enabling CyberLink YouCam
You must first enable CyberLink YouCam before you can use it with your
instant messaging software. The following example demonstrates how
to enable CyberLink YouCam within Windows Live Messenger.
Note: Depending on the type of instant messaging software you are using,
the procedure to enable CyberLink YouCam will differ. Please consult the
help for the instant messaging software you are using and see the section on
selecting web cam or something similar.
1. In the Windows Live Messenger main window, select Tools - Audio
video setup.
2. In Step 3 of the Audio and Video Setup wizard, select CyberLink
Web Camera Filter from the select web cam drop-down menu.
3. Click the Finish button to save your changes and enable CyberLink
YouCam.
Launching CyberLink YouCam
CyberLink YouCam may be launched in one of the following two ways:
• automatically when you begin a web cam session with an
instant messaging software once it has been enabled.
• manually from the start menu or from a desktop shortcut.
Note: You don’t need to start a web cam session to begin taking photo
snapshots or to capture live web cam video. Just simply launch CyberLink
YouCam from the start menu.
