All modern laptops have webcams. Typically, this device is built into the top cover of a laptop, and the webcam peephole looks at the user from the panel just above the screen. The webcam is turned on by default and can be used at any time. If you have a need to turn on your webcam, there are several ways to do this.
It is necessary
- - a computer;
- - drivers.
Instructions
Step 1
Check if the webcam is present in Device Manager. Launch "Device Manager" by right-clicking on the "My Computer" icon and selecting "Properties". Look for imaging devices in the list of devices. If such a device is present, you can use it through the "Devices and Printers" section.
Step 2
Open the Device and Printers window. You can find it in the "Start" menu, under the item "Control Panel". Right-click on the camera icon and select "Get image" (take pictures). You can also take a photo via Skype.
Step 3
If the webcam is not present in the "Device Manager", or is present, but with an exclamation mark, then the appropriate drivers are not installed on the device. Take the driver and utility disc from your laptop and install the correct driver. Windows automatic update can also help with this issue.
Step 4
Check if the webcam is detected in the motherboard BIOS. When turning on the laptop, press F2 (it can be Del, Esc or another button depending on the model). Examine all the BIOS items and find the one that corresponds to Internal Camera or Onboard Camera. Set the parameter to Enable. Download the operating system and install the webcam drivers.
Step 5
In some laptops, the webcam can be turned off right on the case using a special button. Make sure there is no such button or it is in the ON position. If all these points are observed, and the device still does not work, contact the service center. If you still have a warranty on your computer, you can easily take it to a service center and they will fix this problem for you free of charge. In general, we can say that turning on the built-in camera on a computer is quite simple.
