camera button

Question

i am trying to find how to turn my camera on and do not know what the symbol looks like

Answer 1

Hi, thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Q&A forum. I’m happy to help.

Is this a laptop or a desktop?

Press Windows + R, then type MSINFO32 and hit ok. Take a screenshot of that window and attach it to your next reply.

Some laptops have a physical switch to enable the camera:

Method 1: Locate a button on your keyboard featuring a camera symbol, typically on the F1-F12 keys.

Similar to this:

https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.JDIWtfGA4gfWgwhPERI9ZAHaE5?pid=ImgDet&rs=1

Press that key or Fn + the camera logo key to enable the camera and then you can use it again.

Method 2: Please check the camera lens carefully to see if there’s a cover, such as a camera shutter. Slide it to uncover the webcam.

Method 3: Press the Windows key + X, and choose Device Manager.

Expand Cameras or Imaging Devices

Right-click your camera, and select Uninstall Device.

Ensure to tick "Delete driver software for this device" when prompted.

Restart your PC

Check if the issue is resolved.