How to turn on the camera on a netbook

Many models of laptops and netbooks are equipped with built-in video cameras. Occasionally, there is a need to acquire an additional camcorder if this is not provided in the standard configuration. Typically, the webcam connects automatically without any problems, but occasionally any failure may occur, and then questions appear how to enable the camera if this does not happen automatically.

Usually embedded cameras do not cause any problems to their owners, but very rarely they may not be launched. Then you must install or reinstall the drivers - they will definitely come with a netbook when buying. If the device got no longer new or you simply lost the installation discs to it, use the help of the Internet. Enter the model name of the model of your instrument and find the appropriate drivers. Download and install programs, restart the computer and run the camera again.

If you purchased an additional camera, connect it to a netbook through the appropriate connector, check the power and just download the drivers from the disk that comes with the camera. You can enable the camera in several ways through hot keys through the menu, or using the icon on the working panel or the desktop.

If you doubt whether the camera works on your netbook, the easiest option to check it - make a trial call through Skype. Download the program to your netbook and install it, or simply open if you have already installed this program. Call a friend or relative, or make a test call, in the latter case you will answer the robot and reproduces your speech facing it. It will also turn on the video wall where you will see yourself. So, the camera is working and works.

If the video clip is empty and dark, select the "Tools" tab in the program settings, then go to "Settings" and after - "Video Settings". Click on your chamber and ask the preview. If the window remains dark, reinstall drivers on the camcorder.

You can enable the camera while simultaneously pressing the fast keys - for this press the Fn button and the button with the camcorder icon. Also, the camera start icon can be on the desktop or on the toolbar. Either you can run it through the "Start" - "Menu" - "Device Manager". By right-clicking on the mouse or touchscreen, select the "Enable" option.

Some modern netbooks with embedded cameras do not have the appropriate buttons and icons on the desktop - the camera is enabled here by default and it will start automatically when you use the video editor or run Skype.