Microsoft KB Archive/921328

= You cannot see the LifeCam Dashboard button in the video call window when you use a LifeCam together with Windows Live Messenger to make a video call =

Article ID: 921328

Article Last Modified on 10/12/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft LifeCam NX-6000
 * Microsoft LifeCam NX-3000
 * Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000
 * Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000
 * Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
 * Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000

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SYMPTOMS
When you use a Microsoft LifeCam together with Windows Live Messenger to make a video call, you cannot see the LifeCam Dashboard button in the video call window.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs when the LifeCam is not selected as the default camera.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, follow these steps:
 * 1) In Windows Live Messenger, if you cannot see the menu, click Show Menu.
 * 2) On the Tools menu, click Audio and Video Setup.
 * 3) Click Next three times. On the Webcam Setup page, verify that the LifeCam is selected on the Select the webcam you would like to use drop-down list.
 * 4) Click Finish.

Additional query words: dash board icon



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