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    xps m1330 webcam

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Johnni, Apr 11, 2008.

  1. Johnni

    Johnni Notebook Enthusiast

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    anyone else's webcam kind of weird? when webcam is activated, instead of regular capture, the picture is all bright green and purple. I tried resetting laptop. any other tips?
     
    Johnni, Apr 11, 2008
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    Try going into the webcam console in the system tray and clicking the reset button in the regular and advanced dialogs.
     
    adamator, Apr 11, 2008
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  3. Johnni

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    Ok. Tried both of those and its still funky colors. What gives? Hmm I cant find the driver on the dell website either.
     
    Johnni, Apr 12, 2008
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    have you got the "psychedelic" effect turned on?

    open up Dell Wecam Center, click on Tools, Console, Effects, and if it's ticked un-tick Enable Video Effects
     
    jeopardy2k8, Apr 12, 2008
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  5. Johnni

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    No effect settings are checked. Hmm.. what gives. Lol.
     
    Johnni, Apr 12, 2008
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    can you do a screenshot?
     
    jeopardy2k8, Apr 12, 2008
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  7. Johnni

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    Yup..

    [​IMG]
     
    Johnni, Apr 12, 2008
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    anyone?? this really sucks. lol.
     
    Johnni, Apr 14, 2008
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    try another program like skype to see if it's a driver problem or just the dell software thing.
     
    jamezracer, Apr 14, 2008
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  10. GamaFu

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    Well, don't know why, but apparently, Dell puts webcam's driver under "Mouse & Keyboards". That's probably why you couldn't find it.
    Here's the link: Creative Labs Laptop Integrated Webcam

    Try to update it first and see the problem still exists.
     
    GamaFu, Apr 14, 2008
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    How does Windows Media Player video look? If that's like an acid trip, it may be a video driver needing updating. Either that you are falling out of this reality.
     
    DirkBelig, Apr 14, 2008
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    Yeah, I updated the driver and it still doesnt work. I think I will try to reinstall the webcam software (not driver) this time. ill let you guys know! thanks for the support.
     
    Johnni, Apr 19, 2008
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    I have the exact same problem as you. Did you ever manage to find a solution?

    I also have an XPSm1330, with an NVIDIA graphics card though. Therefore the problem does not seem to come from the video drivers.
     
    Frisou, Jul 20, 2008
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    Had the exact same problem on my m1330. Dont bother playing with drivers etc etc; the camera is defective. When I contacted DELL support, they tried few drivers, but the results were always the same. A technician came with a new webcam and replaced it in 30 second. Never had this problem since... You need to get a new webcam, that's it.
    Good luck!

    PS: You dont need to remove the entire bezel to replace the webcam. Just take the top portion off and tilt it back. The webcam is held by one screw and a connector.
     
    tenderidol, Jul 21, 2008
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  15. sfokevin

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    Johnni... Have you been near any nuclear material lately?...

    [​IMG]
     
    sfokevin, Jul 21, 2008
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  16. tenderidol

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    Heh heh... I've heard A LOT of HULK jokes until the webcam was replaced. Everyone asked me to turn off the video effects :)
     
    tenderidol, Jul 22, 2008
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    you probably might need some replacement webcam, good luck hulk
     
    xboxgon, Jul 22, 2008
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