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    aspire 3680 not compatible with YM?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by ryandmi, Jun 18, 2007.

  1. ryandmi

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    hi guys,

    im trying to use my webcam through yahoo messenger but im just seeing black screen. as per yahoo's instruction, i downloaded a file named amcap.exe and run it in my computer. here's the instruction


    Double-click the amcap.exe file on your desktop.
    If you have more than one webcam installed, click the Devices menu and select the one you want to use.
    Click the Options menu, then click “Video capture Pin.”
    Under “Color Space/Compression:”, choose one of the following formats:
    RGB 24 (our recommendation)
    I420
    IYUV
    Note: If one of the options above isn’t in the list, then your webcam is not compatible with Yahoo! Messenger.

    Under “Output Size”, choose one of the following:
    160 x 120
    320 x 240
    Note: If one of the options above isn’t in the list, then your webcam is not compatible with Yahoo! Messenger.


    since i dont have those options does it means that i'll not be able to use my webcam using ym. do you guys know if theres any patch or drivers i need to install to make it work. please help :( TIA
     
    ryandmi, Jun 18, 2007
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    saturation Notebook Enthusiast

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    What OS, Vista or XP?
     
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    my os is winxp pro
     
    ryandmi, Jun 20, 2007
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    saturation Notebook Enthusiast

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    Was XP pro native or did you erase Vista and install it? If so, you likely need the right drivers.

    If XP pro was native install from Acer run a diagnostic. I found my ports shut off due to a power saving mode configuration.
     
    saturation, Jun 20, 2007
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    i bought this without any OS. i checked the device manager and theres no bang. cam works if im just taking pictures but for webcam in yahoo its just blank screen. where do you turn on the port for this? how can i access diagnostics? thanks
     
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    another question how would i know what kind of webcam do i have?
     
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    Pls help i downloaded and install acer orb. driver for my webcam and still it's showing blank screen on my ym. i opened my camera by going to my comp and i got bsod with driver conflict. is it because i opened my camera while im trying to use it in ym or because of the drivers that i installed. pls help
     
    ryandmi, Jun 21, 2007
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    got it working now. driver issue!!!!
     
    ryandmi, Jun 21, 2007
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    HI.
    I am using Acer Aspire 3100. I recently re installed my OS . Now its running Vista Ultimate. My webcam is showing a blanck screen with yahoo messenger. But it is working well with other vide chat devices like Skype .. So can ne one tell me what could be the problem. IIf I check the compatiility of my webcam with amcap.exei application, Its proven that It is not compatible.

    So How can I mae to compatible. Pls Help.

    Thanks
     
    nsreddy, Apr 19, 2008
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