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    HP Webcam and Video Chat

    Discussion in 'HP' started by BMan12, Jun 30, 2007.

  1. BMan12

    BMan12 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is anyone using their built in HP Webcam to do video chat/conferencing? What programs work?

    I use Trillian Pro for instant messaging and the video works sometimes. Other times I will open QuickPlay and the webcam will not work, and I'm pretty sure it is because of Trillian Pro. And sometimes Trillian just won't work with the webcam. I've tried Camfrog but it involves everyone using a different program (not aim) and the video was extremely grainy.

    Does anyone have any suggestions?
     
    BMan12, Jun 30, 2007
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  2. Zcott

    Zcott Notebook Consultant

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    I don't think it's Trillian Pro, as I'm a Trillian Pro user...I think it's bad drivers by HP.

    As for suggestions...I think we need to wait for a decent driver.
     
    Zcott, Jun 30, 2007
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  3. booyoo

    booyoo Notebook Consultant

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    on my pc this inconsistency cycles whenever the pc goes to standby. so it works after startup, then after going to standby it doesnt, then after standby again it does etc etc...

    probably something about the driver/hardware initialization when powered up.
     
    booyoo, Jun 30, 2007
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  4. Fant

    Fant Notebook Evangelist

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    have you tried skype?
     
    Fant, Jun 30, 2007
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  5. junknstuff

    junknstuff Notebook Consultant

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    skype works fine for me, but you'll need a pretty decent internet connection to keep the video smooth. the webcam also works fine when used in MSN messenger through video conference. i've never been able to get any webcam to work with aim, and i dont plan to, so i dont really worry about that.

    after i downgraded to XP, it showed the webcam as a usb camera device in my computer so i go there to test it out with pictures and what not.

    havent got it working with quickplay yet, not sure if i plan to mess with it at all...
     
    junknstuff, Jun 30, 2007
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    paj4x4 Notebook Geek

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    I alternate between Skype and YM with voice on my dv9207us. Webcam's funtioning okay.
     
    paj4x4, Jun 30, 2007
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  7. hatchoo

    hatchoo Notebook Enthusiast

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    i use YM video and voice chat on my dv9310us, seems to be working fine for me.
     
    hatchoo, Jul 1, 2007
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    MilanZR Notebook Geek

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    i have dv9381 and i have same problem.and i don't know how to fix it?
     
    MilanZR, Jul 1, 2007
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  9. panteedropper

    panteedropper Notebook Deity

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    I dont own an HP, but my sister uses msn to video conference all the time on her DV2000
     
    panteedropper, Jul 1, 2007
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    Have you ever heard of YouCam? It's a solid piece of software to power your web cam. If you're looking to get your internal web cam working with instant messaging programs, you should have a look at this because it works with Windows Live, Skype, Yahoo messenger, and AOL instant messenger.

    Here's some more information about YouCam web cam software if you're interested. You might be surprised as to what this nifty application can do when compared to the software that came bundled with your existing web cam. :)
     
    nukemdomis, Jun 7, 2008
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