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kssnflower

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Excuse the ignorance here, but how in the WORLD do I use the webcam/built in mic? I tried finding help on it, was told to click on the "video tile" on my home screen, well I don't have a video tile anyone else with this issue? Any suggestions?

Thanks ALL!!

Kssnflower

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March 9, 2009 8:06 PM updated: March 9, 2009 8:07 PM

The webcam can be used with programs like MSN messenger, AOL instant messenger, skype, etc.
You can also use the bundled program that came with your touchsmart called "YouCam". You may already have an icon on your desktop for it. If not: Start>all programs>Cyberlink youcam,

It should be preconfigured to recognize your webcam but if not, in the top left corner of the youcam screen you will see a wrench/screwdriver icon. Clicking on it will give you the setup. Make sure "capture device" is set to HP Webcam.

Hope that helps.

David

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March 9, 2009 8:14 PM

Thank you soooo much David!! I got it to come up WHEW!!! Do you know how I can get a "Video Tile" on my home screen :D
Thanks your a doll!!!
Kssnflower

March 9, 2009 8:21 PM

Hey kssnflower,

Have you tried doing what GeekTieGuy described here (click)?

--Andrew

March 9, 2009 8:23 PM

Whew! I'm blushing...hadn't been called a doll in a while. Glad my webcams turned off. :-)
OK, I'm assuming you are familiar with the "Touchsmart" screen. You can access it by tapping the little house button on the lower right front panel of your touchsmart. Once the touchsmart application opens up you will see two rows of "tiles" one large row which are the active tiles and the lower row...which I call the sleeping tiles.
slide your finger across the screen of the large tiles and they will move. You should see one that says "video". If not, slide your finger across the sleeping tiles at the bottom. If you see a sleeping tile that you want to wake up, simply use your finger to slide it up to the larger tiles.
OK, if you don't see the video tile down there, don't worry. See the "personalize" button on the lower right? Tap on it with your finger. Doing so opens up the configuration utility for adding and removing tiles. You can slide your finger back and forth across that list and see if you see the video tile. If it is grayed out, tap on it to activate it and it will show back up on your screen when you exit out and save the settings.

Glad I could help.

David

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l299/xz550rj/HPMagicGiveaway.jpg

Woohoo! I won my Touchsmart!

March 9, 2009 8:37 PM

Aw, sorry I'm missin the *blush* ;)
I tried what you said David & what Andrew suggested, there is just NO VIDEO tile in there :( SIGH....
At least I was able to get the web cam up & running!! Would just like that tile if I can figure out a way to get it LOL Thanks again!!
Kssnflower

March 9, 2009 8:47 PM

Go back into Touchsmart and click on "personalize" again and then click on "about". Let me know what version number you have.

David

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l299/xz550rj/HPMagicGiveaway.jpg

Woohoo! I won my Touchsmart!

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