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    Befuddled by the Lenovo Webcam...

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by nikkisixx, May 8, 2010.

  1. nikkisixx

    nikkisixx Notebook Consultant

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    Is there no built in software to take pictures/videos of myself?

    Even friend's consumer level HP could do this. I can bring up the webcam with Fn+F6, but that's it...

    If this is the case, can people please provide suggestions for software that will do this? I'm looking for something like the Photobooth app on Macbooks...
     
    nikkisixx, May 8, 2010
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  2. zozo

    zozo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Not familiar with the Mac scene. However, Picasa has a very easy to use feature that lets you take video recordings and snapshots with your webcam.
     
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    try something like yawcam or something.
     
    lead_org, May 8, 2010
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  4. nikkisixx

    nikkisixx Notebook Consultant

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    Wow, thanks. Never knew Picasa had this functionality. Seems like Google has a hand in everything these days. However, I' m also looking for something that has video effects.

    I'll also try this out. However, I'm concerned with slowing down my system. If I don't like it and uninstall it, I've heard it will still leave traces that will accumulate and slow down the computer. Is this true? If so, is there a way to get around it?
     
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    not sure, that could be the case, i used to use it on my R61. I don't use webcam that often.
     
    lead_org, May 9, 2010
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    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    It won't.

    Renee
     
    Renee, May 9, 2010
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