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    Webcam Issue - D-Max hardware not found - Sager NP5793

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Prasad, Apr 18, 2008.

  1. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    I recently reformatted and installed all stock drivers. Had no issues then...
    I don't know since when this started cause I've only really used the webcam just a couple of times! Although I think it's since I installed the 174.82 drivers from LaptopVideo2Go.... can't remember anything else! :eek: I get the error message when running webcam software - "D-Max Hardware not found".... or something. Any advice ?
     
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  2. Vedya

    Vedya There Is No Substitute...

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    Which software are you ruunning? VIdeoview or BIsoncam?
     
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  3. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Hmmm... whatever came in the CD.... Videoview! What's Bisoncam ? better ? official ?
     
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    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    BisonCam is the one I use. Install that.
     
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  5. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Hmmm.... so I guess I just ditch videoview then ? :eek: I take it Bisoncam is fully supported! :) Okay, I'll give it a try asap. Can I get a link for it, please ? :)
     
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    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Isn`t it on the CD ?
    If not, www.sagernotebook.com , support,driver download, either under 5792/93 or 5791 ...
     
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  7. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Thanks!! :)
     
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    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    I'm getting another error trying to install the webcam driver/software from the DVD now... "Device not found or enable D-Max before installation" etc. etc. !! And Bisoncam ain't on the disc! Will try from the Sager site now....
     
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    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Sorry for the multiple posts, but I couldn't find "Bisoncam" in the Sager site as such... there was just one "driver" available and that was Videoview.... and I still get that error! Please advise :eek:
     
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  10. lndnny

    lndnny Notebook Geek

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    Make sure the webcam is on with fn+f10.

    Dan
     
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  11. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Okay that was it :p Works now :D Thanks :D
     
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  12. Spinnel

    Spinnel Notebook Consultant

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    If I'm correct, Bisoncam driver is for 1.3 mpix camera built-in, while Videoview (or whatever the name is) for 2.0 mpix camera.
     
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    any body know what the model/part number for the 2.0 webcam?

    G33K
     
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    ARGH Notebook Deity

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    i am having issues with d-max cam as well, sort of. i installed the software just fine after i turned on the cam with fn+f10. the problem is that after every reboot the camera is turned off by default and i have to turn it on before i can use the software.

    prasada, can you check when you turn on your cam does it stay on even after reboot?
     
    ARGH, Apr 19, 2008
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