DO NOT plug the camera into your computer until the instructions say to do so. The software and drivers must be installed first for it to work properly.

1. Insert the CD that came with the camera into your computer.
2. After the intro movie finishes playing, select 'Install QuickCam Software.'

3. If a window comes up that says 'Logitech is going to check for a newer version of this software' click 'OK'.

It will then likely come up with another window that says 'No update is available at this time.' Click 'OK' on this window as well.

4. When the Logitech QuickCam - InstallShield Wizard starts, click 'Next >'.

5. Select 'I accept the terms of the license agreement' and click 'Install'.

6. After installation it will ask you if you'd like to activate the Logitech Desktop Messenger service. Select 'I do not want to activate this service' and click 'Next >'.

7. After installation is complete, you will need to restart your computer. Make sure all other work is saved, then make sure 'Yes, I want to restart my computer now.' is selected and click 'Finish'.

8. When your computer finishes rebooting, login and wait until the Camera Wizard starts. At this point, connect your camera to your computer's USB port and wait. When your computer is done recognizing the camera and making sure it is installed correctly, it will automatically move to the next page.

9. On the next page it may take a few seconds but eventually your camera will turn on and you will see whatever your camera is pointed at displayed on your screen. If something is not working correctly, hit the Troubleshoot button and follow the instructions it gives, or call the Help Desk at 970.491.5351. If it does work correctly, click 'Next >'.

10. Make sure 'Launch QuickCam' is selected and click 'Finish'.

11. Once the QuickCam program starts up, we need to tune the Audio Settings to make sure it's working correctly. Click on the 'QuickCapture' button on the top right of the window.

12. This will bring up two windows, one is the webcam preview, the other is called the Logitech Microphone/Speaker setup utility. We are going to be using the setup utility for the next few steps. Click 'Next >'.

13. Make sure 'Logitech Microphone (Pro 5000)' is selected as the Primary audio capture device, then click 'Next >'.

14. Read the sentence provided at normal speaking volume. The volume bar should pick up that you are talking, and if sound levels are setup correctly, a check mark will appear on the right side. The slider below will let you change the volume of your microphone. Move it right if you want to increase the volume, left if you want to decrease the volume. Click 'Next >'.

15. Click the 'Test' button and make sure you can hear the sound it plays. If it's too loud you can lower the Volume slider to a comfortable level. Click 'Next >'.

16. Click the 'Finish' button, and your camera is installed and configured!
 

1. If you have an older version of Skype already running, make sure you close it completely by right-clicking on the Skype System Tray icon (on the bottom right of your desktop, by the clock) and selecting 'Quit'.
2. Open a web browser and go to: www.skype.com/download

3. Click the 'Download Now' link.

4. Click the 'Download' link.

5. Now click 'Download' on the webpage.

Save the file somewhere on your computer where you can easily find it (such as Desktop or My Documents).

6. Once the download is complete, locate the file saved and double-click to run the setup process.

7. In the Skype - Install window, make sure English is selected and check the box that says 'Yes, I accept the EULA and I have read the Privacy Statement'. Then click 'Install'.

8. After installation is complete it may ask you to restart your computer. Do so if it asks.
9. Skype should start automatically. If it does not, run Skype from the Start Menu folder.

10. If you have already set up a Skype account yet, login and skip to 11. Otherwise, continue with the following steps.
a. Enter in your full name. For your Skype Name, the naming convention that will make it work best is ''. So if my name is Joe Johnson and my phone number is 970 499 1234 my Skype Name would be 'jjohnson1234'. Enter a password that you can remember to login with. Check the box that reads 'Yes, I have read and accept the Skype End User License Agreement and I have read the Skype Privacy Statement'.

b. Click 'Next >'. If the Skype name you have chosen is taken it may bring you back to the previous page to choose another.
c. Enter in your email address, country/region and city information. Uncheck the box that says 'Yes, send me Skype news and special offers.' Make sure the box that says 'Sign me in when Skype starts' is checked.

d. Click 'Sign In'.
e. If a 'Skype Getting Started' window appears, check the box in the bottom left corner that says 'Do not show this guide at start up' and close the window.

11. To test if the camera is being recognized correctly by Skype, go to the Tools menu and select Options...

12. Click on the 'Video (BETA)' icon on the lower left hand side.
13. Make sure 'Enable Skype Video' is checked.
14. In the 'Select webcam:' drop down menu, choose 'Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000'.
15. Click 'Test Webcam' to make sure it's working properly. If the picture does not show up, or something doesn't look right, contact the Help Desk at 970.491.5351.

16. Click 'Save'.
17. Your camera is now working with Skype! Test it out by connecting with friend who also has Skype and a camera and make sure they can see your image. The Help Desk has a camera running during work hours that you can call to verify that everything is working properly. To contact the Help Desk using Skype, call username 'jagno2'.

1. In Skype, click on Options in the Tools menu.

2. In the General tab, make sure the following options are selected:

3. In the Privacy tab, make sure the following options are selected:

4. In the Notifications tab, make sure the following options are selected:

5. In the Video (BETA) tab, make sure the following options are selected:

6. In the Advanced tab, make sure the following options are selected:

7. Click 'Save'.

After you have completed all of the above instructions, please continue onto this page for instructions using Skype™ and the camera.  

If you have any questions at all about the above instructions or anything else, please call The Help Desk at 970.491. 5351, or email at help@ext.colostate.edu