Web cam start/Skype

I had been using skype successfully and making video calls. Today I cannot make a video call and when I hit start I get a pop up saying "Turn on Web cam." Haven't figured out how to do this. Help

I agree with Akuma. The external cam will always have much better picture quality. Notebook is mobile unit and integrated cam is very practically for mobile communication.
If you want to have top quality picture I am afraid you must use high quality external webcam.

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How do I activate web cam for Skype ?

I have just received this as a gift but cannot operate web cam when trying to answer Skype calls, is this possible ? Thanks in advance !

Whilst I appreciate your responding - I do not think this helps with what I was enquiring (at least not without further explanations anyways).
I am aware of, and do use, the function - System Preferences > Keyboard > Text - for various replacements like (tm), (c), etc .... and also for fractions like 1/2, 1/4, 1/3.
However, my question was in relation to SUPERSCRIPTS for dates / numbers - namely, superscripting numerical suffixes for things like 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th,
So - please help - HOW do I set this up ? If indeed it is possible without System Preferences > Keyboard > Text ???

No sound from my Web Cam in Skype

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Please, run the DirectX diagnostics tool (32-bit). Run dxdiag.exe (Start - Run or Win key +R) then press enter or click "OK". Once the diagnostics completes, "Save All information..." to a text file. Please, attach this file to your post. Be aware that you will have to zip this file before attaching it here.
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Using web cam with skype but not receiving image from PC

I've just downloaded skype and asked my son to do the same as we got nowhere with messenger, in the hope to be able to chat to him and see each other. He can see me but I cannot see him and his webcam says "error in trying to connect to ...'. Is this something to do with his webcam or the fact that I am using a Mac?

Check with the folks at Skype.

WEb camera initializtion failed in Satellite P750-114

Dear All,
I am facing a problem with the web camera in my Toshiba Satellite P750-114. The laptop is less than two months old and the web camera was working fine, then it suddenly stopped working. The error message is "Web camera initialization failed. Please check your camera device and restart application or computer". The Microphone stopped working as well, as it is related to the web camera device. The operating system is Windows 7 64bits. It seems that the operating system is not seeing that there is a webcam anymore. I tried the following things:
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2- I restored the original setting for the laptop, but still the web camera is not working.
Two ways I am using to test the web camera: the Skype and "Web Camera Application" from Start/Toshiba/Utilities
Please if someone has any idea on how to resolve this problem, the laptop is band new and it is fantastic, but this problem is annoying. I searched the Internet for similar problems, some Toshiba models suffer from this problem but not P750-114,
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Generally speaking, after recovery image installation all hardware components should be recognized and installed properly so with this factory settings everything should work as on the day after you purchased your notebook and started it for the first time.
If the cam doesn't work with factory settings I can imagine there is some hardware problem.
I recommend you to contact nearest Toshiba service provider and ask for help. They can check cam functionality using their diagnostic tools and exchange cam if necessary.
Of course it will be covered by valid warranty.

Web camera Quit

Please Help! I'm a soldier away from home and I just want to see my family. The last time I was gone (6 months ago) I was able to use my Web Camera on Skype. I've never had problems with it. I just called them on skype and now my Camera isn't working. I tried run Camera Assistant Software and get a :Webcam is either disabled or has failed.
I have a A305-S6908 with the built in camera. Also running vista

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If your webcam is working fine in other applications, except in Skype or Face Recognition, it is not a hardware problem. It is some kind of software or update problem. You could look at your Windows Update history, and/or try to think about any software, or software update, you may have loaded that might use the webcam and try uninstalling that.
If nothing comes to mind, let's try to reload your core set of drivers, and your webcam driver/utility once more. Download these drivers to your desktop and double click on them to install in this order:
Intel Chipset SW Installation Utility for Windows XP/7 (32/64)
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver for Windows XP/7 (32/64)
Intel Turbo Boost Technology Driver for Windows XP/7 (32/64)
Intel Display Driver for Windows 7 (64)(v8.15.10.1986)
You need to check which sound driver you have, it could be either of these, load the appropriate sound driver next, then your webcam utility:
Realtek Audio Driver for Windows 7 (32/64)
nVidia HD Audio Driver for Windows 7 (32/64)
Toshiba Web Camera Driver-Application
Please let us know how it works out. Good luck.
Mike

How do i use my web cam, where do i go to, to get started

Can't figure out where to go to be able to use my web cam. Its not in my devices and printers area.

Firstly, uninstall the current version of Cyberlink Youcam and re-install it.
To Uninstall: Click Start >> type Programs and Features in search and select it from the list >> In there, select Cyberlink Youcam and uninstall it.
Once done, try using webcam with Skype or any other messenger you may have, or else re-install Youcam.
If the above does not work, do a System Restore to a previous working date when the webcam worked.
System Restore: Click Start >> type System Restore in search and select it any perform on-screen instructions to restore the notebook to a previous working date.
If none of the above work, open Device Manager, check if you have 'HP Webcam' listed under Imaging Devices category.
You would find the Product Number on the sticker in the battery compartment, will be similar to XT594PA#ABA.

Skype not recognising web camera

I have tried everything to get skype to recognise my web cam again. It used to work fine in a previous version of skype but now nothing seems to work. I have tried reverting back to an earlier version and only get the message "page not found". Skype does recognise the microphone in my camera so I am able to do NO VIDEO calls, but I have seen sooooooo many complaints about this problem with sooooo many ideas from people trying to help and NOTHING works. The suggestion that going back to an earlier version is STUPID. You tell me I have to go back in time to fix YOUR **bleep**up. All I want to do is use Skype free to call video like I used to be able to do. Why does this program recognise the mic in my camera and NOT the camera.......... My suggestion is that Skype should be promoting OTHER free to call programs from other companies, as they dont seem to care about what caused this problem to happen to so many people, and seem uninterested in fixing the problem.. I am running Windows 7 on a desktop and laptop. If anyone can help please email me at [Mod edit: Please do not include personal/private information when making a public post. Thanks!] and I live in New Zealand.

Lennia wrote:
Hey,
I have an identical problem and nothing seems to work. All the settings are fine. Did they ever get back to you? Did it get fixed?
Thanks a lot,
Lennia
Please, run the DirectX diagnostics tool.
Go to Windows Start and in the Run box type dxdiag.exe and press the OK button. This will start the DirectX diagnostics program. Run this diagnostics and save the results to a file. Please, attach this file to your post.
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Web cam wont start message says in use by another application

Hello I have recently purchased the Creative LIve!Cam Optia and for some reason the person I am talking to can't see me but I can see them just fine. Every time I go to call someone on Skype I plug in my camera and when the person answers a message pops up in the call tab saying "video error cannot find video source , check to see if it is in use by another application". I have no idea what other application could be using it because I ended up installing most of what came on the installation Cd. I have tried everything from selecting tools on skype then hit options, then I clicked on video settings, then I selected Li've!Cam Optia as my web cam as opposed to selecting default web cam. Then the same message pops up again " Skype did not find preferred video source. Webcam could be in use by another application". The thing that really frustrates me is that sometimes it works perfectly find then it freezes and I try to restart the video and then I loose it completely! PLease help someone I have returned camera prior to this one I don't want to have to do it again for this one. Thank you.

Two choices left - download iPhoto Library Manager - http://www.fatcatsoftware.com/iplm/ - and use its rebuild command - this will rebuild yoru library leaving the original untouched so you can go back to it is things do not make yo happy - this will keep your edits, metadata and events but will not keep projects
If that does not work Right click on the iPhoto library and show package contents - look in the masters folder - are your original photos there? If so (and if you have adaquate disk space) duplicate the masters folder and rename the iPhoto library "iPhoto library old" - depress the option key and launch iPhoto ancd create a new library - drag the masters folder to the iPhoto icon in the Dock to import your original photos with your events
This will give you a new library with your originals - edits, projects and metadata changes will not be available
And critically start Time Machine up and leave it running
LN

Skype can not find my web camera

Hello,
I have a problem with skype. I have the latest version and skype can not find my web camera. I have notebook ASUS K50INseries with USB 2.0 1.3M UVC WebCam. I also have windows xp with service pack 3. When I go to Tools/ Options/ Video settings there is "skype could not find a webcam". But this problem is only with skype. In other programs my webcam is working well.
If somebody knows where is problem, please help.
Thank you
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Please, run the DirectX diagnostics tool.
Go to Windows Start and in the Run box type dxdiag.exe and press the OK button. This will start the DirectX diagnostics program. Run this diagnostics and save the results to a file. Please, attach this file to your post.
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How do I use an external web cam with my Mac Pro on Skype?

I am trying to use my MAC Pro with an external web cam (Logitec C615) on Skype. I want to use the external so that I can pan and video a room full of people. Kind of hard to do with the built in cam.
How do I tell the Mac Pro to use the external for Skype and not the built in?

Go to Skype preferences, click on audio/video, and choose your camera from the drop down menu...

HP Truevision HD web cam no longer working with Skype since windows 8.1 update

Hi guys,
A major annoying problem as occured since i updated to windows 8.1 my web cam no longer works in skype, it works for everything elese youcam etc just not skpye, audio is working fine too. When i go into settings the programmes freezes and eventually crashes, I can see my webcam listed in skype but thats it, the bottom half of the pane is missing too it cuts out in the middle of clear history, rolled back the driver and it works but messes everything else up. Please help i am ripping my hair out..... thank you

odizzle7,
Welcome to the HP Forum.
Skype does run on Windows 8.1, although you may need to update Skype to at least version 6.16.0.105
If you have more issues, please do consider opening a New Post of your own.
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How do I know if my imac has a web cam? I want to skype with my grandkids. Thank you

How do I know if my iMac has a web cam on it so I can skype with my grandkids?
Could I buy a logitech webcam for $24.98 that is on Amazon?
Thank you

What iMac do you Have?
Go to About this Mac from the Apple icon top left of your finder menu window and it will tell you.

Skype web cam

I want a web cam to use on Skype, does it have to be the isight or is there a cheaper cam that would work?

Hi GGL,
External iSights are no longer available in the EU due to a regulation change about safe disposal.
Your choices are:
Any Firewire DV output Camcorder (6 pin to 6 pin)
Any Firewire web cam
Any USB Cam with Mac drivers and the iChatUSBCam utility
Check out their camera page for suggestions.
In fact iSights (external) are now in extremely short supply the world over. (No Apple store has any).
This would point to a new product or solution soon.
Rumours are not allowed to be discussed here.
10:06 PM Saturday; December 30, 2006

Satellite R630-14J - after Skype update web cam has disappeared

Update to Skype 6.6. the Webcam disappeared. not visible in device Manager. multiple Downloads of web cam Drivers don't execute. checked bios. Rebooted machine multiple times.
What to do to install web cam Software again?

Hi
To be honest I cannot understand why webcam device disappears from device manager list after skype update.
I mean even if there would be a software problem (compatibility issues), the webcam should be listed in device manager even as an unknown device.
However, by default, certain devices are not shown in the list. To include hidden devices in Device Manager display, click View and select Show Hidden Devices.
However, I assume you are using Win 7 system.
> multiple downloads of webcam drivers don't execute
On Toshiba EU driver page you can find the webcam software.
Maybe new Skype version damage something in registry. Would recommend uninstalling the Skype firstly. Download and install the repair tool like CCleaner. Clean registry and reboot the notebook. Now try to install the webcam software once again. Reboot the unit and check if you can use the webcam using installed webcam too.

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