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    Studio XPS 16 webcam

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by fred2028, Mar 5, 2010.

  1. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    Anyone know where I can get the software for the webcam? The Dell Downloads section gives me a transaction error ... And when I downloaded it from the FTP site the program says please plug in a device.
     
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  2. gaah

    gaah Notebook Deity

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    Call Dell and request a CD.
     
    gaah, Mar 5, 2010
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    zyc_hot Notebook Geek

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    I was just wondering the exact thing....
     
    zyc_hot, Mar 5, 2010
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  4. JoshGlzBrk

    JoshGlzBrk Notebook Evangelist

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    You don't need to use dell software to actually use the web cam. Any software that reads the video and audio feeds will work just fine. I use Google's Picasa.
     
    JoshGlzBrk, Mar 5, 2010
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    rtchar Newbie

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    Just a quick webcam question ....

    I have some concerns about camera security.

    Does anyone know if the camera can be activated remotely?

    There are so many stories about unauthorized camera access in the news lately and I wonder if this is an issue with SXPS 16 too?
     
    rtchar, Mar 6, 2010
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  6. JoshGlzBrk

    JoshGlzBrk Notebook Evangelist

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    The thing you're talking about is that school that gave out macbooks to every one of their students that came with pre installed "spyware".

    As long as you keep up with your spyware and virus software and run them weekly you won't have any problems. And there is a light that comes on when your camera is on so pay attention to that also.
     
    JoshGlzBrk, Mar 6, 2010
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    auburnmk Notebook Geek

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    I have the Dell cam software including Facial Recognition if still needed...

     
    auburnmk, Mar 8, 2010
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  8. rtchar

    rtchar Newbie

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    Thanks Josh ...

    The wife found a simple solution --> put a sticker over the camera! :eek:
     
    rtchar, Mar 8, 2010
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