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    Webcam driver Sony VGN-SZ280P

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by realonedet, Jun 7, 2009.

  1. realonedet

    realonedet Newbie

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    I am running Ubuntu 9.04 Desktop and need a driver for the built in webcam for this notebook (Sony Vaio VGN-SZ280P), does anyone have any idea where i could get a driver for this ? TIA

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    realonedet, Jun 7, 2009
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  2. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    I'm not sure what kind of camera you have, but you find out by running:
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    sudo lsusb -v | grep -i 'video control' -C 50 | grep -i imanufacturer
sudo lsusb -v | grep -i 'video control' -C 50 | grep -i iproduct
    The first command should return the manufacturer of the webcam, the second should return the model.

    Once you have figured out which webcam you have, you just need to figure out which driver it needs. If you need further help just post the make/model.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Jun 8, 2009
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  3. geekygirl

    geekygirl Notebook Consultant

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    Have you tried installing something like wxcam (from getdeb) or Cheese (apt-get install cheese)?

    My Sony's webcam was automagically discovered but I needed either of the above applications to actually use it.
     
    geekygirl, Jun 8, 2009
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