Error Message: There is no camera attached to this computer"

I have a brand new MacBook Pro. When I log on with my aim account I get the message "there is no camera attached to this computer" How do I get my built in camera to work?

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Have a look at this http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1543
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4:20 PM Sunday; June 7, 2009
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