How to activate the built in webcam on my Toshiba laptop?

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How to activate the built in webcam on my Toshiba laptop?

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I have got a built in web cam on my toshiba satellite lap top can someone explain to me in detail what I need to activate it. Have tried everything but nothing works.

Original Title; CAMERA

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Answer 1

Hi,

More help with Toshiba WebCams :

Run your mouse around the outside edges of the monitor to see if the camera software is

running (usually on the left side is a slide out though it can be in other places). Also check

in the notification area near the clock on lower right.

On my Toshiba, which is a different model, the camera software is located here :

"C:\Program Files\Camera Assistant Software for Toshiba\traybar.exe"

You can use Start - Computer OR Windows Explorer to navigate to it. That loads the

slide out on the left edge on monitor and the icon in the notification area.

Be sure to check with your System Maker's Support, on-line documentation and drivers, and

ask in their forums (if any) where there would be others with the same model if a built-in

WebCam or the actual WebCam Maker if a separate device. Links to Toshiba Support below.

Check the Start - All Programs Menu for Camera, WebCam, a Folder/Program with the

System Maker's name or similar to see if you can locate the WebCam software.

These may help :

How to use a Webcam

http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-use-a-webcam

Webcam basics — how do they work?

http://www.microsoft.com/canada/home/communications-and-mobility/articles/webcam-basics-how-do-they-work.aspx

Seeing is believing - Use a webcam to bring your instant messaging to life

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Seeing-is-believing-Use-a-webcam-to-bring-your-instant-messaging-to-life

Here is a google that shows links to how to use a WebCam with many programs and you

can add to its search for any specific program.

How to use a WebCam

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=how+to+use+a+webcam&aq=f&oq=&aqi

Hope this helps.

Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP <- profile - Windows Expert - Consumer : Bicycle <- Mark Twain said it right!

Answer 2

Anonymous

if you search in your apps for camera that is in fact is your webcam.

When using apps that require a webcam it should ask access to your camera and microphone so just allow access.

Hope this is more helpful

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Answer 3

I have got a built in web cam on my toshiba satellite lap top can someone explain to me in detail what I need to activate it. Have tried everything but nothing works.

Original Title; CAMERA

If you have windows 10 make sure the camera is turned on in the settings menu, under privacy. Then go to the start menu and look for camera. Click on camera and webcam should start up. :)

Answer 4

Anonymous

I have got a built in web cam on my toshiba satellite lap top can someone explain to me in detail what I need to activate it. Have tried everything but nothing works.

Original Title; CAMERA

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Answer 5

Hi,

Troubleshoot camera connection problems

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Troubleshoot-camera-connection-problems

You probably need to reload the camera drivers and any camera control software

(usually included with the drivers and installed at the same time).

Logon as Admin.

Control Panel - Device Manager - Imaging - write down make and model of camera -

double click on it and on driver's tab get version. Now click Update Drivers (which may

not do anything as MS is far behind certifying drivers). The RIGHT CLICK on the camera

UNINSTALL - REBOOT - this will refresh the driver stack.

Now go to System Maker's site and download the latest camera driver and other related

camera software (if no newer get the same ones).

Download - SAVE - go to them and RIGHT CLICK - RUN AS ADMIN - reboot after each driver.

Manually look at manufacturer's sites for drivers.

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/ht/driverdlmfgr.htm

Installing and updating drivers in 7 (updating drivers manually using the methods above is

preferred to ensure the latest drivers from System maker and Device makers are found)

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/43216-installing-updating-drivers-7-a.html

Then leave windows updates on however stop it from loading drivers which are often older

than the ones you have installed. If Updates suggests a driver then HIDE it and look manually

to see if their really is a newer one (at both system maker and device maker's sites).

Stop Windows 7 from Automatically Installing Device Drivers

http://helpdeskgeek.com/windows-7/stop-windows-7-from-automatically-installing-device-drivers/

How To Disable Automatic Driver Installation In Windows 7 / Vista

http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-windows-vista/

Disable Windows Update Device Driver Search Prompt In Windows 7 / Vista (for Professional,

Ultimate, and Enterprise)

http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/disable-windows-update-device-driver-search-prompt/

Check with Toshiba Support, their on-line documentation and drivers (to update or re-install),

and their forums.

Toshiba - Contacts

http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/navShell.jsp?cf=su\_contact

Toshiba - Drivers - navigate to your model

http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/home.jsp?nav=Download

Toshiba - Support

http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/home.jsp

Toshiba - Forums

http://laptopforums.toshiba.com/

Hope this helps.

Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP <- profile - Windows Expert - Consumer : Bicycle <- Mark Twain said it right!

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