Description of why features that are available for an Xbox LIVE Vision camera are not available for a personal camera

This article describes the camera features in the Xbox Guide that are not available for some cameras.

The following camera features in the Xbox Guide will function with only the upcoming Xbox LIVE Vision camera:

• Add Picture
  The Add Picture feature is located in the Messages area of the Xbox Dashboard.
• Xbox LIVE Vision
  The Xbox LIVE Vision feature is located in the System section of the Xbox Dashboard.

The camera features that are available in the Xbox Guide are designed to work only with the upcoming Xbox LIVE Vision camera. If you connect any other USB camera to the Xbox 360 console, the console will not recognize the camera. Additionally, you will receive a message.

• When you try to use the Add Picture feature in the Messages area with a camera other than the Xbox LIVE Vision camera, you receive the following message:
  Connect your Xbox Live Vision camera to take a picture.
• When you try to use the Xbox LIVE Vision feature in the System section with a camera other than the Xbox LIVE Vision camera, you receive the following message:
  Can’t detect your Xbox Live Vision camera. Make sure your camera is connected directly to the console.

Additional support

Please visit the following Web site for information about how to contact Xbox Customer Support: