Testing a Scanner or Digital Camera

After you install a scanner or digital camera on your computer, it's a good idea to test the hardware device to make sure it's working properly. When you test a scanner or digital camera, Windows XP checks to see if the hardware device is communicating with the operating system.

Install a Scanner or Digital Camera

Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then double-click the Scanners And Cameras icon in Classic view.

Right-click the scanner or camera you want to test, and then click Properties.

Click the General tab.

Click Test Scanner or Test Camera.

A message appears with the results of the test.

Click OK.

Click OK.