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    Enabling the HP built-in webcam

    Discussion in 'HP' started by digicamhelp, Apr 30, 2008.

  1. digicamhelp

    digicamhelp Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I have a dv6000 series HP notebook. I want to record with the webcam but can't. I must have turned something off when when tweaking in the start-up and services menus. I'm not sure what I need to turn back on.

    Can someone please advise? Thank you.
     
    digicamhelp, Apr 30, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    what error does it give you?

    camera in use? cant find webcam?
     
    flipfire, Apr 30, 2008
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    digicamhelp Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    No, when I click on the shortcut for the HP webcam, it opens QuickPlay. But there is no way to access the camera.
     
    digicamhelp, Apr 30, 2008
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    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    click start orb, search and type "device manager" and go to the webcam device. maybe you disabled webcam.
     
    McGrady, Apr 30, 2008
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    buba259 Newbie

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    Same situation here on dv9700 vista, webcam can not be recognized in any program, in quickplay there is no button for cam eater. Device is also not listed in device managed, I believe problem is in drivers, but until now noting has worked. Any ideas ?
    A bit disappointed by this Hp....
     
    buba259, Jun 21, 2008
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  6. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Follow this guide carefully step by step. It solved the problems for a ton of people including me

    If that doesnt work try this
     
    flipfire, Jun 21, 2008
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