It not only can take photos, but also has the build- in PC camera function. if you want to download the photos into the computer, you are only required to connect the USB cable, and if you want to use the build-in PC camera function, you can hold video conference via the internet to have a face to face online chat with others. it's 3camera in one: Still camera(no sound) video camera,web camera Function: 300K pixel multi mode digital camera smaller than a credit card still camera video camera web cam Storage Image: Non-compression mode: CIF:20picture or QCIF:81picture Compression mode: CIF:60picture or QCIF:243picture Storage device: 8Mb SDRAM Computer interface: USB PORT Power supply: 1 x1.5V AAA type battery Weight about 40g(not include battery) Dimensions 58.7(L) x 41.7 (W) x 15 (H)mm