Webcam - how to use? Can someone please tell me how to use my webcam on the Asus 1000 HA? I don't see any "programs" on my laptop that allow me to do this. Am I missing something!!!! Thanks Webcam - how to use? Can someone please tell me how to use my webcam on the Asus 1000 HA? I don't see any "programs" on my laptop that allow me to do this. Am I missing... » Read More Webcam - how to use? Can someone please tell me how to use my webcam on the Asus 1000 HA? I don't see any "programs" on my laptop that allow me to do this. Am I missing something!!!! Thanks « Show Less
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Gadgetjq: Great post... but my problem is that I disabled my webcam (thinking to save HD space from something I wouldn't use) and now want it back (now I'm a grandmother going on a trip!) It doesn't appear under My Computer at all. Can I get it back??Thank you for any help!
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Thank you SOOO much for your long post. I appreciate it. It turns out that I didn't have the camera listed under "my computer" for whatever reason but then searched the web and found another expert soul and was able to do "something" to my bios that fixed the problem immediately! You can tell I'm not too techy........!!
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Hi, I just bought the LifeCam VX-5000 and I have the same problem as Bonnie above. Could anyone tell me what version of windows and what version of skype they are using? I just want to get this to work. Thanks!
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I have my mother using the webcam on her Dell, using AIM. I go through Ichat. It worked for a while, but I had to invite her to videochat. Picture quality was poor. She could never invite me. Now, it doesnt work at all, and am wondering if it is just my mother who isnt very tech savvy, or if it is the stinkin cam.
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I use a great free program called "iSpy". I have 2 pairs of different branded cameras working on iSpy at the same time. From what I understand, you can have many more than that. The list of cameras this software supports is huge. I'd say you'd have a hard time finding a camera not supported. It does take a little reading to understand, but there are a ton of youtube and other help guides out there. Once you get it set up and running, I'd also recommend Google Chrome's new Remote Desktop. I use this to check on the camera's/house when I'm away from home on my phone. I used to use TeamViewer, but Chrome Remote Desktop has been a much better experience. All of this software is free and iSpy is CONSTANTLY being improved upon and updated. The team of people working on iSpy are some truly talented people.
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No, sorry. Webcams usually do not have speakers because virtually 100% of laptops already have speakers. Webcams have microphones, which is what picks up your voice, but not speakers. Frankly, if a laptop is so old/cheap/etc. that it doesn't even have speakers, I would be skeptical if it has enough oomph to use a webcam at all. Assuming this laptop has a headphone jack, your friend could just plug in some cheap earbuds or headphones to hear the sound.
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I think you need to download something for the crystal eye webcam. I really haven't opened my acer up until you just brought this to my attention. I also did not get mine from Amazon I bought it from Acers website. Mine is working but there is a little box saying it needs to be updated with a download which I saw on you tube also so here is a link. Hope this helps. You can also go to Acer.com and get the trouble shooting number and call them. They help a lot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KAEpHHZSD0
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Yes but I am getting a messages that a Logitech driver is needed for optimal windows operation and one does not seem to be available for this webcam. no software driver comes with it. I have tried to use it on 2 systems with 2 different pieces of video software and have had issues with hesitation/skipping in the playback with MP4 format. Support is offshore and has not been any help. I am using windows 7 pro.
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I have that cam, I use it on Windows 8, and I also used it on my windows 7, there is no program for it, it should install the driver on its own. You may want to make sure there are no other cams hooked up at the same time it will throw it off. Anything have the same name will throw it off so you may have to rename it, or you may need to put it in a different USB port on your computer. It does work with Windows 7.
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Hi, My particular Acer has a fairly low-resolution webcam built-in, but has more than enough power to use a seperately purchased USB webcam for around $20-$40 from Amazon. Look for one around 1.2 or 3 Megapixels - this will run it fine.
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I truly haven't an idea if it is designed to work with a laptop. It is NOT working with my laptop. The picture is rather grainy and the movements are VERY slow...I realize that you posted this question almost one year ago, so you have probably already purchased a webcam. I'm am going to take this back to the store and return it, because of the previously mentioned things.
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Yes, there is a webcam integrated on this laptop but some may have been built without it. I recommend you ensure the one you purchase does have this option by contacting the specific seller.
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Go to "Tools &gt; Options... &gt; General &gt; Video Settings" and select "VC500 Video" from the drop-down list labled "Select Webcam". Make sure that you have the proper drivers installed.
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The Vado HD outputs in 1080i through the HDMI cable. From my tests it appears to be for both live and playback video. Therefore if your PC has a HDMI input it should be possible to use it as a webcam, allowing you to record as well. The only "problem" I see is that you cannot remove the text that you see on the screen (e.g. time left).
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I have had problems with using this monitor's webcam as well. I can't say it doesn't work, but I will say it works sporadically at best. Also, if there is a microphone in the array, that does not work, I have had to use an external microphone.
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S. Albert - I was thinking the same thing - taking the laptop and Minoru webcam out and capturing something interesting (more interesting than my face). But when going through the reviews, a few people have said that the picture gets overexposed easily and it works much better indoors. That's the only reason I'm hesitating to buy this thing. Hopefully they'll get it fixed soon -- someone mentioned that it was possibly just a software fix.
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Curious - why do you need/want a webcam if you have built in iSight?MyQuestion - I don't have iSight, and now looking for webcam that would work with Mac, as many Mac applications as possible AND work with my new Toshiba 'smart TV', so I can plug into TV and make Skype video calls.All this might not be possible, yet - 1. work with "smart/Internet TV' - Brand Toshiba - do Skype - and can work on Mac.Sort of feels like trying to work out a Rubik's Cube.
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My computer (an HP with Windows XP) wouldn't recognize the camera as a legitimate device. That made this thing absolutely useless to me. Hope that helps.