Can I still use this webcam if my laptop does not have a CD drive? Can I download the software instead?
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I agree with JunkMonkey. The camera works well but the mtg. bracket does not.
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Save your money and get a newer and better lap top. You will like the camera. Very simple to use. The only thing I don't like about the camera is the mounting bracket doesn't have the tension to hold it secure on thin monitors.
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Hi,You can use the mini CD which containing drivers and software.In reality the softwares are old and only for XP.In reality you can use softwares given by IPCAS, i let you search on the web...Regards
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No CD, you shouldn't need any software if your computer has a recent operating system. The camera comes with a cord for connecting to your computer, or if have a SD memory card reader on your computer, you can just remove the card from the camera, and put it into the computer's SD slot (located near the USB ports), and the computer should read the card and have a program to open and view your photos. You will need to purchase a SD memory card to use the camera they are inexpensive. 8 or 16GB is sufficient for most, unless your going on a round the world tour, and can't download for awhile, other wise you shouldn't need more than 16GB SD card. No CD, you shouldn't need any software if your computer has a recent operating system. The camera comes with a cord for connecting to your computer, or if have a SD memory card reader on your computer, you can just remove the card from the camera, and put it into the computer's SD slot (located near the USB ports), and the computer should read the card and have a program to open and view your photos. You will need to purchase a SD memory card to use the camera they are inexpensive. 8 or 16GB is sufficient for most, unless your going on a round the world tour, and can't download for awhile,... » Read More No CD, you shouldn't need any software if your computer has a recent operating system. The camera comes with a cord for connecting to your computer, or if have a SD memory card reader on your computer, you can just remove the card from the camera, and put it into the computer's SD slot (located near the USB ports), and the computer should read the card and have a program to open and view your photos. You will need to purchase a SD memory card to use the camera they are inexpensive. 8 or 16GB is sufficient for most, unless your going on a round the world tour, and can't download for awhile, other wise you shouldn't need more than 16GB SD card. « Show Less
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It appears that this is a software issue and not a hardware issue. Without knowing what webcam program you are using it is impossible to determine a solution.
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it is not on this laptop....neither is there a CD drive...I am totally unhappy with this laptop, and the vendor I bought it from. I would advise to stay away from both.
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Yes but I am getting a messages that a Logitech driver is needed for optimal windows operation and one does not seem to be available for this webcam. no software driver comes with it. I have tried to use it on 2 systems with 2 different pieces of video software and have had issues with hesitation/skipping in the playback with MP4 format. Support is offshore and has not been any help. I am using windows 7 pro.
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Yes, you can use an external CD drive to install software. Are you using a computer without a CD drive?
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I have that cam, I use it on Windows 8, and I also used it on my windows 7, there is no program for it, it should install the driver on its own. You may want to make sure there are no other cams hooked up at the same time it will throw it off. Anything have the same name will throw it off so you may have to rename it, or you may need to put it in a different USB port on your computer. It does work with Windows 7.
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There is no software required, as long as you're in a video chat the webcam will work.
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The webcam may work for Windows XP. Im not sure. When I received mine, it came with no instructions, no manual, nothing. Just the webcam wrapped in bubble wrap. AND to top it off, it didn't work and would NOT connect to my desktop or laptop
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You can access the camera through a web browser and set it up-- no software needed. Once it's set up, you do not need a computer running any software for it to record, save, caption motion, email, etc. You do need some sort of network storage (NAS drive) of course. The camera comes with a small CDROM which has a few utilities which you do not need, and two rudimentary security programs that can be used to watch recorded videos of multiple cameras. They are not very good and you will probably want to get other software for that purpose. The documentation on the CD isn't great, but it works. It's broken English, but understandable.
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I can't say for sure if the software will work, but that won't matter, if you're planning on getting some kind of extra software you will be fine. You'll be able to get the video on to the computer no problem.
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I didn't know the answer but researched the question and found this. You can download software for this camera here http://downloadsneto.com/d/. Don't know if it'll help, but if I were to lose my setup cd, I'd try it.
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i don't know .it worked with windows xp -but i now have neither ,but a upgraded computer and a better webcam.
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I have found the the usb port is just for flash drives. To run you webcam it must be connected to the computer so the program can recognize the camera and video program you are using. I hope this helped.
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I ordered a similar model about 9 months ago and it didn't have a webcam. However, with a lot of laptops you have to get the serial number of the system and check on the manufacturer's website to find out.
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you must connect the USB cable from your computer to the monitor and run the software of the webcam. My webcam is working perfectly since I bought the monitor.