My webcam is enabled and the drivers are up to date but i can't find where to turn it on

Open the Device Manager, is the webcam listed under Imaging Devices? Enabled? Have you tried a System Restore to a date before this issue? What Webcam Software does your Laptop have? CyberLink? Try unplugging , remove battery, plug in, reboot.

In what? If you open the Lenovo supplied webcam software does it work? CyberLink ? Check Device Manager, Imaging Devices, is it enabled? driver up to date?

Switch On your PC/ Laptop and log in to windows.

Go to 'Start'--->Programs--->Accessories--->System Tools--->Click 'System Restore'

A 'System Restore' window will appear.

Here you will have to check "Restore computer to an earlier time' and click Next

Now you will find one Month Calendar window with Dates below, go to the previous month by clicking the '<' sign in the upper left hand corner of the Month Calendar and select any date that you see in Bold.

Note: It is better if you could remember from which date you are facing the issue, try to select a date prior to that date.

The detail of that particular date should show "System Checkpoint" and time on the right hand side box. Select that date.

Now, Click on Next and System Restore will start and windows will take a reboot.

After reboot your problem should be resolved.

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Follow the instructions below to use your webcam
Click on Start then >Control panel>hardware and sound >device manager>imaging devices>web cam....enable it

Focus problems, try turning on outomatic focus, and increase the background light levels to help the camera to see you.

Time and date is not a default option within the Logitech software - you must have a third party software installed

http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Webcam-General-Discussion/Webcam-software-with-date-and-time/td-p/240383

The logitech software can be installed from here

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/405/&cl=us,en?prodcrid=405

Go to Control Panel, Hardware, Devices and look for your webcam. Go through the tabs to make sure it is Enabled. If you don't see your webcam, or you can't click enable, then you will need to reload the software drivers, either from disc or the manufacturer's website. Once you think you have it working you may want to reboot your computer, and then try the free webcam test tool.

First go to Control Panel, hardware, Devices and look for your webcam. Go through the tabs to make sure it is Enabled. If you don't see your webcam, or you can't click enable, then you will need to reload the software drivers, either from disc or the manufacturer's website. Once you think you have it working you may want to reboot your computer, and then try the free webcam test tool.

This is the correct link for the Driver and software needed for the Creative Webcam instant (VF-0040)

http://support.creative.com/Products...me=Web+Cameras

You will need to download the Driver which is applicable to your system, 32bit or 64bit.

64 BIT:
Creative WebCam Instant x64 driver Version 2.00.04.0825
Filesize : 2.06 MB - Release date : 28 Sep 05
File Name : WCIS_PCDrv_US_2_00_04_0825.EXE
This is the latest driver release for Creative WebCam Instant.

32 BIT:
Creative WebCam Instant driver update v1.01.02.0729
Filesize : 617.74 KB - Release date : 31 Aug 04
File Name : WCIS_PCDrv_US_1_01_02_0729.EXE
This is the latest driver release for Creative WebCam Instant.

Requirements:

Microsoft Windows® XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium (Me) or Windows 98/98 Second Edition (SE).
Notes:

This driver is WHQL certified and is tested on Creative WebCam Instant only.

Then you will need to download and install the software to use this Webcam.

Creative WebCam Center 1.71.02
Filesize : 23.77 MB - Release date : 13 Jan 06

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