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    the webcam

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by nodachi, Jul 18, 2007.

  1. nodachi

    nodachi Notebook Guru

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    when you record videos through dell webcam center is it supposed to pick up sound too? essentially what im asking is if theres a build in mic
     
    nodachi, Jul 18, 2007
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    yeah there is a dual mic integrated with the integrated webcam on all the new inspirons and vostros
     
    ohtheskittlesrainbow, Jul 18, 2007
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    what the heck? its not picking up any sounds :(
    is there a driver im suposed to install for it? cuz i think i installed them all.
    any suggestions?
     
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    i jsut reinstalled the drivers but i cant get sound into my video :\
     
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    Have you checked your audio settings and made sure the mic is not muted? Check in control panel under sounds and make sure the device is listed and enabled. Then check your audio properties and make sure the mic is not muted and that the gain level is set high enough.
     
    BodyByNotte, Jul 18, 2007
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    may i ask what is the resolution of the video captured? the manual states VGA 640x480, so what is 2.0mega pixel for? Is that the sensor, resulting in better quality VGA videos, or is that for taking still images?
     
    ufogeek, Jul 18, 2007
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    2 Megapixels is what you get on the M1330 if you don't opt for the thin LED backlit screen. If you do get the thin (nice!) screen then you can only have a VGA camera. I don't think it is a very big compromise as you are unlikely to be using 2 megapixels for video chat.
     
    Nalada, Jul 18, 2007
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    you can also get it on the 1520...probably 1720 too for that matter, but i'm not sure.
     
    pragun, Jul 18, 2007
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    It means it will take 2 mega pixel STILL pictures.

    Video clips are at 640x480.
     
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    control panel detects my mic and says that its working
    but it still doesnt pick up sound
     
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    has anybody been able to record videos with sound?
     
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    My 1420 picks up sound while video recording perfectly, have you tried going into dell webcam center and clicking on the audio source button on the bottom and choosing audio souce control and play around with the settings and make sure that everything is configured right?
     
    bosco999, Jul 18, 2007
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    yeap ive tried that. seem like ill have to call dell
     
    nodachi, Jul 19, 2007
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    mine works fine =\ with an external mic AND the built in one

    the vista mic control setup is kinda confusing, make sure you enabled it
     
    jkim, Jul 19, 2007
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    could you show me how? i think ive tried it all.
    what drivers do you have to install? jsut checking to make sure i installed the correct ones
     
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    are you sure you are not talking loud enough? first time i tried testing it i had to bang on the mic to get it to pick up. it's not too sensitive.
     
    mcchea, Jul 19, 2007
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    im pratically screaming into the mic. its the leftmost hole from the webcam right?
     
    nodachi, Jul 19, 2007
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    good god it works. i took your advice and flicked it really hard with my fingers. now it can pick up sounds but its VERY VERY INSENSITIVE. is there anyways to fix it?
     
    nodachi, Jul 19, 2007
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