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    hp dv2040 integrated webcam...help!

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by leawoes, Sep 13, 2006.

  1. leawoes

    leawoes Newbie

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    Bought a new hp with integrated webcam...settings won't apply, even after downloading latest drive's from hp...their techs tell me it's a hardware problem and i have since exchanged it but the new one still reverts back to default settings which are only viewable under the store's bright lights! The retailer says it's a software problem...anyone out there who uses msn or skype for video where the webcam works properly inside their house and it dowsn't look like you're trying to save on electricity bills?
     
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    qhn Notebook User

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    skype/aim/yahoo messenger in combination with a $14 webcam - even can do it in the dark

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Sep 15, 2006
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    leawoes Newbie

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    I already have a cheap webcam that works great...but I'm trying to get rid of some cables...bad enough that I have to wear headphones...it's just for 1399.00 plus taxes Can., you would think that someone at HP could get the webcam working properly. Any other thoughts? Anyone?
     
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