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    m17 webcam problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Sharpe62, Jan 12, 2009.

  1. Sharpe62

    Sharpe62 Notebook Guru

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    ahh the only way I can get the webcam to work is if i enable the face software.. then the camera is always on like the blue light has to on for the camera to work? I pressed FN+f4 to get the camera to enable and it appears to work but the light isnt on and when i try to use it i just get nothing,

    does the face software have to be enabled for the webcam to work?
     
    Sharpe62, Jan 12, 2009
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  2. CooLMinE

    CooLMinE Notebook Deity

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    What exactly are you trying to do ?

    In order for the camera to work (considering its not disabled with fn + f4) you need to either run the software the comes with the pc "Youcam" or use applications like skype/msn etc.
     
    CooLMinE, Jan 12, 2009
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  3. Axman

    Axman Notebook Evangelist

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    you also need to go into the settings of that particular program you are using it with and select it as the device to use.
     
    Axman, Jan 12, 2009
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    Sharpe62 Notebook Guru

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    yeah it turned out to be a windows issue had to reinstall the system... I may have to send the m17 back still gettin this hardware lag/performance lag
    thanks guys
     
    Sharpe62, Jan 14, 2009
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    make sure you change your power setting to performance, windows by default goes to balanced on notebooks.
     
    Axman, Jan 15, 2009
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