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    Camera Question

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by FrozenSolid, Dec 8, 2010.

  1. FrozenSolid

    FrozenSolid Notebook Evangelist

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    Okay .... I know this is going to sound like a really dumb question, and it probably is, and is just going to show how little I really know about my computer... :spinny: ... but how do I operate my camera? Not the nice little panasonic in my backpack but the one in my computer? :err:

    I know Fn+F9 turns it on and the light indicates it is working but then what? My last computer had a program that came with computer so that I could record video. I have done a clean install and maybe didn't install the associated program but I can't find anything on the drivers disk.
     
  2. BatBoy

    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Actually, you don't need to use FN+F9. Just open up the app you want to use with the camera. Make sure the app's settings are correct for which device - note, not FastAccess - choose Integrated Camera.

    When opening the app, it should automatically activate the cam.

    FN+F9 is if you want to disable it. At least that is how it worked for me when I first received the system and was checking out the Cyberlink webcam app.
     
  3. FrozenSolid

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    Hi Batboy. Did Cyberlink Webcam come with your M17x or did you get that separately? I am at work at the moment and so I can't check the disk's that came with my computer.

    PS. Sorry about breaking the forum rules earlier :eek: . I actually did go back and re-read them.