My Acer desktop webcam is the problem, I can't get to use it and the webcam light is always on, what do I do?

By default, the webcam icon does not appear on the desktop. However, if you want a quick access to your webcam application, you can create a shortcut on the desktop:

1. Click Start, and then All programs.
2. Click the Acer Crystal Eye webcam folder.
3. Right-click Acer Crystal Eye webcam, click Send to and then Desktop (create shortcut).

go to start menu and search webcam

Click the Windows orb and type webcam in the search bar.

Your webcam software should be displayed, click it to access your webcam.
If not then install the drivers for your webcam from the disk that came with your notebook or visit the Acer website.

Take care!
damnor01

Look for the camera software on your desktop and click it. If it is not on the desktop look in the program list. Click Start/Programs and look for any reference to the webcam or camera. Sometimes it might be hidden in one of the Acer folders. You might also see if it is in something such as some type of Entertainment folder.

You can always download Manycam and install it. Go towww.google.com and in the search box type: "download.cnet.com"(without the quotes). Click on the link to go to the site. When thesite opens look down on the left and you will see a gray area that says FindSoftware. Type "Manycam" (without the quotes) in the whitesearch area then hit the search mirror. When it brings back your resultslook for the one that says ManyCam Virtual Webcam. Down load it andinstall it. Make sure you remove the check box on any junky programs itwould like to install. You only want to install ManyCam, no additionswhatsoever during the install. ManyCam is totally FREE and easy to use,and you will always know where your webcam software is.

Normally the webcam is controlled by a program somewhere. Look on your desktop if you don't see it there click Start/Programs and look in the program list. It might be under one of the programs that references Acer.

You can always download Manycam and install it. Go towww.google.com and in the search box type: "download.cnet.com"(without the quotes). Click on the link to go to the site. When thesite opens look down on the left and you will see a gray area that says FindSoftware. Type "Manycam" (without the quotes) in the whitesearch area then hit the search mirror. When it brings back your resultslook for the one that says ManyCam Virtual Webcam. Down load it andinstall it. Make sure you remove the check box on any junky programs itwould like to install. You only want to install ManyCam, no additionswhatsoever during the install. ManyCam is totally FREE and easy to use,and you will always know where your webcam software is.

http://download.cnet.com/Acer-Crystal-Eye-Webcam/3000-2110_4-202548.html
I think that's what you're looking for.

You can ask the company if you can have one installed because I don't think they come with one. You can always buy a 20$ webcam on the side. Or pay the 80$ to have a webcam built into the laptop. Your choice.
Hope this helps ^^. Please don't forget to rate, Thanks

Read this FAQ from ACER:
How to use the built-in webcam? The integrated webcam can be used by third-party applications such as Yahoo Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, Skype etc. Use the webcam button in the messenger software and it will automatically turn on and start the webcam.
Select models of Acer netbooks also ship with a program "Acer Crystal Eye Webcam". This program will enable the webcam immediately after startup and can be used to take pictures and record video.

For our Linux-based netbook, you can find the Instant Messenger program in the "Connect" section on the desktop . Additional software like Skype, are available through our special website for the Aspire One netbook. Within the "Fun" section of your Linux desktop, you will find a program called "Webcam" which can be used to test the built-in webcam.


Look for "Acer Crystal Eye Webcam" entry in the programs menu, then right click on the program icon and click on "Send to the desktop as a shortcut".

try reinstalling the driver using the CD that u got along with it.. or go to http://support.acer-euro.com/drivers/notebook/as_5720.html to download the driver. It should work after reinstalling..

It's always recommended that you restart your system after installing any kind of software . Did you do that ? If not , then you should do it . If that didn't work , then you should take your Extensa to the service , because it seems that camera is not wired . It's better to get it to an acer shop if you still have the guarantee.