The manual does not describe any way to use the camera as a webcam.
Go to the setup menu, then got to volume settings.
How do i turn the green light off from the webcam i cant switch it off
You can turn on the built in Webcam, for a Mercer laptop computer by going to the program menu. In the program menu click on YouCam. Open the YouCam program and the Webcam will turn on.
Built in webcam can be used by camera applications. Camera applications create intent for Webcam in it.
Most HP model laptops are packed with 'HP Webcam' software. If it is not installed please check with your manafacturer's website at: www.hp.com/support/
As long as the drivers are installed any program that needs the webcam or can support a webcam will use it automatically
Of course you can , you install the new webcam , and you choose from device manager the new installed webcam to be your primary.
You will need to visit the HP website. There you can put in the specifications of your computer to get an accurate assessment of how to turn on the webcam.
download an app.
Turn the camera right side up. Or go into the settings of the webcam and change it.
Hold Fn and F9. activates driver installation and webcam is ready to use.
Your webcam should have come with it's own software. If it didn't, then follow the instructions that came with it. If you don't have them, then try searching the internet for that specific webcam..