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    xps m1210 camera heat 'problem'

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Lord Farkward, Jul 3, 2006.

  1. Lord Farkward

    Lord Farkward Notebook Consultant

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    i thought i was being paranoid, but after using my computer for a few hours with my webcam disabled (well at least it's switched off, i think... there's no blue light to indicate that it's on, and i haven't used it at all this time round after i've switched on the computer), i was checking the computer when i found out that it's actually quite hot at the camera... are u guys experiencing the same 'problem'? if so, wot is causing this?
     
    Lord Farkward, Jul 3, 2006
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    bullisc Newbie

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    Are you still having this problem? I think that I am having the same problem with my built video camera. Although I don't think that it ever worked. The application will open and I can initially see an image but then it soon becomes scrambled. I spoke with Dell and they said that it was related to a Vista driver issue, but I formatted the hard drive and installed XP and still get the same result.
     
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    GabeZ Information Technology

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    Hi Lord Farkward,
    When you use the camera, does it appear to function fine? Is there any strange electrical buzz around the camera that you can notice? A little heat around the camera is probably normal, being that it's recognized as a usb device even though it's internal to the computer. I haven't been notified of any problems with the cameras, but if it continues to be an issue, please contact technical support.

    Gabe
     
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