Using AOL Instant Messenger with your Logitech webcam

To use AOL Instant Messenger with your Logitech webcam, please do the following:

NOTE: Logitech supports only AIM 6.x or above.

Verify the Logitech webcam is functional:

1. Launch the following:

   • QuickCam software (Start > Programs > Logitech > Logitech QuickCam)
   • Logitech Webcam Software or LWS (Start > Programs > Logitech > Logitech Webcam Software > Logitech Webcam Software)

2. Verify that you can see yourself in the webcam software window as shown below:

     

3. Close the webcam software window.

Configuring AIM:

NOTE: The following screenshots use the QuickCam Pro 9000 as an example. Aside from specifying the Logitech webcam, the screens are otherwise as shown below.

1. Launch AIM™ (Start > Programs > AIM > AIM)

2. Select Settings in the Edit Menu as shown below:

   

3. The Settings Windows will open. Click the "Enhanced IM" option on the left side of the window as shown below:

   

4. Select your Logitech webcam microphone from the Microphone dropdown as shown below:

   

5. Select the headphones or speakers you want to use from the Speakers dropdown as shown below:

   

6. Select your Logitech webcam from the Camera dropdown as shown below:

   

7. Click Save:

   

8. Open a chat window with a friend:

   

9. Click the Video button at the bottom of your chat window, as shown below:

   

NOTE: You and your friend must both have cameras, must both be using AIM and you will need to accept each other’s video feed in order to video chat.