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    Brand New MSI GT70 Dominator Pro 890 - Integrated camera isn't working?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by HeyGirlSup, Mar 29, 2014.

  1. HeyGirlSup

    HeyGirlSup Notebook Enthusiast

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    I know I have another thread up about troubleshooting for the KLM not being installed on this computer we just purchased from xoticpc.com; but now we have another issue.. there is no camera installed in the computer. We have looked for the driver, but the laptop does not even register the camera being in the computer at all..?

    I cannot call them unfortunately, or even MSI to troubleshoot this issue >__<
    Any information is appreciated.
     
    HeyGirlSup, Mar 29, 2014
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  2. Talon

    Talon Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you can see the camera in the top of the screen, then yes it's installed. I believe the camera uses some sort of native windows driver.

    To enable the camera just hit Fn (Function) + F6. There is a little camera key on the F6 key. You should see the little camera icon show up on the screen when you turn it off and on. Go to search and open "camera" and test it.
     
    Talon, Mar 29, 2014
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    HeyGirlSup Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you so much, we had reinstalled the drivers, tried to figure out everything.. and this is what worked. Such an odd way of turning it on and off!
     
    HeyGirlSup, Mar 29, 2014
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    ShoopDaWhoop Notebook Guru

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    lol what a funny solution :)) will have to remember this when i get mine in a few weeks.

    @op
    How are you liking your unit? Does it feel good and sturdy? Does it get hot?
     
    ShoopDaWhoop, Mar 30, 2014
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    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    It's a common source of confusion. A lot of people just assume it's in an "always on" state. I'm glad someone was able to help out!
     
    Prostar Computer, Mar 31, 2014
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  6. Support.3@XOTIC PC

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    We get this question very often, I had an email with the exact same thing. MSI has it off by default, we should mention it to have it on by default but not quite sure what % of people use it.
    Glad you got it figured out.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Mar 31, 2014
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  7. JohnCrandall

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    Thanks for the above information. MSI, this is just another Duh, that I could have done without.
     
    JohnCrandall, Mar 10, 2015
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  8. Kevin@GenTechPC

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    Default setting is to prolong battery life since EC can consume about 5 to 10% of battery everyday.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Mar 11, 2015
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  9. -=$tR|k3r=-

    -=$tR|k3r=- Notebook Virtuoso

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    LOL! How many times have we seen threads like this? This is hilarious, and turning on the webcam continues to be a common issue for some users...... because no one READS THE USER's MANUAL, LOL!

    Even funnier, is those who have the nerve to blame the manufacturer.

    :D
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Mar 11, 2015
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    Keep in mind that the same thing is true for Bluetooth. Mine wouldn't detect until I did FN+F9 and turned it on. At least the camera has a mark on the button for it. BT didn't (at least on mine).
     
    superguy25, Mar 11, 2015
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  11. -=$tR|k3r=-

    -=$tR|k3r=- Notebook Virtuoso

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    LOL! True, and once again, it's all right there in the User Manual. :D
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Mar 11, 2015
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  12. superguy25

    superguy25 Notebook Evangelist

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    My user manual is long gone ... :p
     
    superguy25, Mar 11, 2015
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  13. -=$tR|k3r=-

    -=$tR|k3r=- Notebook Virtuoso

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    Why?..... That is no excuse...... it should be on your original driver disk, and is readily available online. I am not going to let you off the hook that easily.

    GT60 0ND User Manuals

    :)
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Mar 11, 2015
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    :p

    Original driver disk. Yeah, I have that around here ... somewhere ... in the void ... :p
     
    superguy25, Mar 11, 2015
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