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    XPS M1330 WEBCAM Problems!

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by X-Kenshin-X, Aug 20, 2009.

  1. X-Kenshin-X

    X-Kenshin-X Newbie

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    for some reason my freakin' webcam "turns off" randomly whenever i try to chat with someone.

    usually it happens when the OTHER person has THEIR webcam turned on. if they don't, then it's fine, but for some reason i can't chat with someone on MSN using my webcam while they have theirs, anyone know anything about this problem??
     
    X-Kenshin-X, Aug 20, 2009
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  2. LexusForever

    LexusForever Notebook Evangelist

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    Have you tried with any other program, like Skype, for example? Maybe it's just an MSN bug.
     
    LexusForever, Aug 20, 2009
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  3. X-Kenshin-X

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    glad you asked indeed i have tried skype.

    it is the same thing, it reports that my camera is "not connected"

    and i have used the camera before so i know the hardware works...
     
    X-Kenshin-X, Aug 20, 2009
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  4. BlackRussian

    BlackRussian Notebook Deity

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    Try updating the drivers for webcam or reinstall them once done check the properties in each chat software to make sure its set up correctly.
     
    BlackRussian, Aug 21, 2009
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