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    How to turn on webcam on laptop?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Drew1, Oct 4, 2015.

  1. Drew1

    Drew1 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Windows 7. Have sager np2740. I then tried to use my webcam to take picture. However it says webcam not found make sure you webcam is installed.


    Does anyone know how to fix this issue?


    Last time i used webcam without any issues.
     
    Drew1, Oct 4, 2015
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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    Check Device Manager, to see if your Webcam is even there.

    If the Webcam is detected (under Imaging Devices), to see if the hardware itself is detected.

    * If the hardware is detected and operating properly (under Device Manager), then the problem is that the application trying to access the webcam.

    * If the hardware is detected, but not operating properly (yellow exclamation point), then your issue is improperly installed drivers, or conflicting drivers.

    * If the hardware doesn't show up at all under Device Manager, then the problem is that the webcam isn't seen at all by your computer. This could be because the hardware is disabled in BIOS, because of defective webcam hardware, or because the cable connection between the webcam and motherboard has gotten loose or damaged. That happens periodically, since webcams are typically located in the display bezel, and the cable connecting the webcam is constantly being moved as you open/close the laptop lid.
     
    kent1146, Oct 9, 2015
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