Getting Started with Yahoo! Messenger webcam on your PC
Description
This article describes how to share your webcam and view others' webcams with Yahoo! Messenger.
Resolution
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.
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:
- Click the Messenger menu and select My Webcam.
- Click the Actions menu and select Invite to View My Webcam.
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:
- Double-click a contact from your Messenger List and a Conversation window will open.
- In the Conversation window, click the Actions menu and select View Webcam.
Troubleshooting:
If you are experiencing problems or difficulties with your webcam in Yahoo! Messenger, please visit our webcam troubleshooting help article.