how to know if the web cam is going out?

i installed a web cam and i see me on the screen but how do i know if it is going out so others can see me to? how can i tell if others have web cams for me to view them. i want to set it up so when i chat with my kids and friends we can see each other on the screen and hear each other to avoid typing. thanks for the help

Tidus2012-06-21T02:25:05Z

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To work this out you would have to do a video chat with someone and ask if they
can see you.If the other person has a camera switched on you should see them as
well.Test it out with someone and see what works and what doesn't.

Hope that helps you,Tidus