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    A8JP Vista & Webcam

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Dio, Feb 26, 2007.

  1. Dio

    Dio Notebook Evangelist

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    So the drivers are installed used the one from the Windows Update.
    But I cant seem to find where to power it up, or a button to get it to come on anyone know? Vista

    Thanks in advance
     
    Dio, Feb 26, 2007
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    if you go into the control panel, and then to scanners and cameras, you should be able to use it from there. For now, I don't believe you'll be able to call it up from My computer like you can in windows xp
     
    gusto5, Feb 26, 2007
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    thanks, yeah tried that it does not show up in the box at all. anyone else?
     
    Dio, Feb 26, 2007
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    No one else try the built in web cam on Vista?
     
    Dio, Feb 26, 2007
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    i have the A8Jm and altho the cam doesn't show up in ctrl panel or my computer it works great in IM programs, yahoo & msn are the two i have tested it with.
     
    zydus, Feb 26, 2007
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    thanks appreciate the input. Wierd that we dont have a button or some way to test it without using a im program or skpe.

    Still hoping to hear from someone who has found a solution.
     
    Dio, Feb 26, 2007
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