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    Acer Crystal Eye Web Cam

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by jimbo50, Oct 22, 2008.

  1. jimbo50

    jimbo50 Newbie

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    I have an Acer Travelmate 5520 with the Crystal Eye web cam. I havent used it (but it was working originally)and when I did want to use it I received the message "camera not found". In Device Manager there is no heading for Imaging Devices. I have downloaded updated drivers but the problem seems to be recognising the hardware.

    As with all things it is just out of warranty!

    I cannot find anything on any sites to help solve the problem.

    Does anyone have any ideas??
     
    jimbo50, Oct 22, 2008
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  2. NSLW

    NSLW Notebook Enthusiast

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    Have you updated your bios lately? Post your operating system, camera type (Crystal Eye Webcam is not sufficient) and drivers you have tried out. I've got the same problem if you think it would be helpful you could check forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=306802
     
    NSLW, Oct 22, 2008
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  3. jimbo50

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    Operating System is Vista 32 Bit, I have'nt tweaked (nor would want to) the Bios. I don't know ther make of camera as I can't find it listed in device manager.

    I have downloaded two sets of drivers, Suyin and Bison, but I don't know what the correct one should be but neither work.

    I have stopped getting the message "camera not found" just now instead a programme window for Acer Crystal Eye Webcam opens but nothing else happens.
     
    jimbo50, Oct 23, 2008
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  4. NSLW

    NSLW Notebook Enthusiast

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    Do you have got originally preinstalled vista or you have installed/reinstalled it?
     
    NSLW, Oct 23, 2008
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    Original Vista is installed with no restore action or re-installation having taken place.
     
    jimbo50, Oct 23, 2008
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    I'm having same problem. Aspire 4530. Webcam didn't work coming out of box. Nothing in device manager and have tried all drivers (Bison, Suyin). Nothing helps. Get black crystal eye screen and nothing happens when I click on the "gear".
     
    Hodag, Nov 26, 2008
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    djbbox Notebook Enthusiast

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    i had that problem check this tread and next time do a search instead; your question was already posted
    hxxp://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=323830
     
    djbbox, Nov 27, 2008
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