MediaSmart WebCam won't start up - Computers & Internet

The Cyberlink software for HP notebooks is within the HP MediaSmart Webcam software.
For HP MediaSmart Webcam v4.2 HERE and for HP MediaSmart Webcam v3.1 HERE.

1. Click Start , enter Mediasmart , and click HP MediaSmart Webcam when it becomes available in the list.
2. Once the application opens, you should see an image produced by the webcam.
   • If you see an image, continue to step 3.
   • If you don't see an image, continue to Troubleshooting the webcam .
3. Click the Capture button to test the webcam's video quality. Click the Capture button again to stop the recording. In the right-column, double-click the video thumbnail to replay the video.
4. Click the Snapshot button to test the webcam's photo quality. Double-click the photo thumbnail in the right-column to view the photo.
5. Click any of the other categories to further test the webcam's capabilities with HP MediaSmart Webcam.

After successfully completing the tests, you may need to configure the webcam settings before using other webcam applications. To adjust the webcam settings, follow the steps below.

1. Click the Settings button.
2. 1 - Click the Display tab. 2 - Slide the black circle icon on the Brightness and Contrast bars to alter the webcam image. 3 - Click Advanced Settings to adjust other settings as needed.
3. Click OK to save your settings.

Sometimes the webcam image will look different when used with a third party instant messenger application. If you need to adjust the webcam settings again, repeat the steps above with HP MediaSmart Webcam.http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/documentSubCategory?tmp_rule=52039&tmp_task=solveCategory&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&site=null&product=4308201&key=null For more Infromation visit this website :

Hello,
Which operating system are you using?

If you are using 'Windows XP' the default location of the web cam's snapshots will be in 'My Documents > My Pictures folder.

This document pertains to HP Notebook PCs with Windows 7 . A webcam is built into the frame above the display screen on some HP notebooks. Since there is no power button or desktop icon for the webcam, the only way to test and use the webcam is to open a webcam application. Many of the applications used in Vista, such as CyberLink YouCam and QuickPlay, are incompatible with Windows 7. However, HP offers the MediaSmart suite for Windows 7 which includes a webcam application. HP MediaSmart Webcam can record videos, take snapshot photos, add text and animations to the image, track your movements with an avatar, and allow you to adjust the settings of the webcam. Many people use their webcam in a video chat. You can use HP MediaSmart Webcam with most third party video chat programs. To learn more, see HP Notebook PCs - How to Set Up the HP Webcam in Your Favorite Messenger for Windows 7 .

Launch the MediaSmart Software WebCam features, to open the MediaSmart software webcam feature, double-click the MediaSmart icon on the desktop and then select the webcam icon from the MediaSmart task bar.

u need to change the resolution of the computer more than 1024x768> u do that by right clickin on the desktop> properties> settings tab> increase the resolution > click apply> then ok

w2558hc
what PC?
what OS? stated,
nobody can help you , unless the whole system is stated,
in details.
guess :1:
it wont work as supposed to because you have added other non HP software related to CAM, and they are in conflict.
remove that conflicting software
or do a HP OS refresh. using HP restore.

Hi,
Uninstall the HP Mediasmart webcam software from programs and features in control panel. Resatrt the notebook and install it from the following link:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42001-42500/sp42222.exe
After installing the above you will be able to use the webcam.

first check device manager to see if theres a mismatch ( the yellow exclaimation mark) next to the description of the component, if it fine then check add hardware app in windows to see if the system is recognizing it and if its functional. then check drivers for web cam , then the program in windows that starts the webcam, some progs place an icon on the screen to active the program.