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    Webcam not installed - r3

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by hammadurb, Aug 10, 2011.

  1. hammadurb

    hammadurb Notebook Guru

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    I just installed Skype and launched it for the first time on my r3 and it says no webcam is connected. I checked device manager and there is no unknown device. The webcam is most likely not connected or it is disabled and it must be enable via a keyboard shortcut. Any ideas?
     
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  2. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Go into device manager and see if Integrated Webcam appears under a category. (probably Imaging Devices)

    If it shows up its something to do with skype.
     
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    hammadurb Notebook Guru

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    It's not under Imaging devices or any other category. I tried Dell Webcam Central also and it said the same thing that there is no webcam installed.
     
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    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Hmmm. I know it's not something you want to hear but phone customer service. Shouldn't be hard to get a replacement or them to fix it. If it doesnt appear there they may have a driver but as far as detection shouldn't be as long as some other calls out there.

    First time I heard of an issue with the webcam
     
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  5. hammadurb

    hammadurb Notebook Guru

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    :eek: :eek: :eek:

    It's not that big of a deal for me if the webcam does not work, I don't even use it that much. The microphone works and that's all I need.
    Thanks for your help!
     
    hammadurb, Aug 11, 2011
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  6. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Hahaha. You could always use your skype microphone to call :p
     
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    hammadurb Notebook Guru

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    :D

    I also just got a Samsung UN46D8000 and I have a webcam for it and I can use that or my desktop.
     
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    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    True true :] Who needs a webcam for a gaming laptop anyway? :p
     
    DeeVu, Aug 11, 2011
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