An Internet camera system is provided with a file server connected to the Internet, an Internet camera provided with a modem, and a terminal device. The Internet camera is capable of capturing an image and converting the same into an image file. Further, the Internet camera is capable of transmitting the image file, through the modem, to the file server via the Internet. The terminal device is connectable to the Internet, and is capable of browsing images the file server stores. The terminal device further includes a transmitting system that transmits predetermined data to the file server. The file server includes a calling system that makes a call to the modem of the Internet camera when the predetermined data is transmitted from the terminal device. The Internet camera is configured to capture an image and transmit an image file of the captured image when the modem receives a call.