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    New F3SV-B1 Webcam Problems

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by JakeG, Jun 28, 2007.

  1. JakeG

    JakeG Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just received my new F3SV-B1 yesterday. I messed around with it a little bit today, but I'm having some issues with the webcam. I tried to start what I assumed to be something that would use it (LifeFrame) and the program freezes on startup. Vista is unable to kill it via the taskmanager, so I have to force shutdown the computer by holding down the power button. I think I tried to start the "ASUS Camera Screensaver" (which I have no idea what it does) and it had a similar problem. Is this a problem with my hardware, or is it some weird combination of Vista being weird, and something else I'm doing wrong? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
     
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    JakeG Notebook Enthusiast

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    Also, when I'm on the "Battery Saving" mode, my estimated time never gets above 2 hours. Is this normal? I've heard other people reporting 2.5 hours of battery life. If it really is only 1 hour and a half in battery saving mode, that doesn't seem too good.
     
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  3. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    I don;t really get over 1.5 hours, so looks like you are lucky!
     
    Gautam, Jun 29, 2007
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    Fittersman Wanna trade?

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    i really hope battery life isnt that bad on mine... that would be terrible

    but, i have read about this problem before, i do beleive it was resolved too (but i have read alot so i might be wrong) search the forum for webcam or something like that and see if you can find it.
     
    Fittersman, Jun 29, 2007
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