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    Integrated Webcam

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by mp6, Oct 6, 2006.

  1. mp6

    mp6 Newbie

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    The integrated webcam on my Aspire 3100 was working perfectly up until yesterday evening. Now when I try to open the Acer Orbicam software nothing happens and in the Cameras/Scanners section of control panel there is nothing there. I have tried a system restore to when the camera was working fine and installed the drivers again but to no avail.

    Any help would be greatfully appreciated.

    Thanks
     
    mp6, Oct 6, 2006
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  2. jetstar

    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    If its still under warranty, I suggest you contact Acer, or your reseller.
     
    jetstar, Oct 6, 2006
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  3. anchemis

    anchemis Notebook Consultant

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    Do you use Windows XP? Go to 'My Computer / Acer Orbicam'

    If it works then your software is faulty.. just reinstall it.. if not, then it's probably a hardware / driver fault... contact acer or reinstall driver
     
    anchemis, Oct 6, 2006
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  4. mp6

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    It's now being recognised in My Computer and in Scanners and Cameras, but when I open it, the place that the view should be is just a grey box.

    Any suggestions?
     
    mp6, Oct 9, 2006
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  5. Mosso

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    I got the same problem. I tryed everything, but the grey box doesn't go away.

    Xp also see the webcam like a camera!! :confused:

    Please help us!
     
    Mosso, Mar 30, 2008
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