I have a new Samsung RV511 laptop with a built in webcam. It just started to go out a couple of weeks ago and then came back on its own. Now the system says I don't have a webcam connected and I don't see it in the device manager anymore under images. How can I fix this and stop it from happening again? Thanks.

R511 or RV511-a01. use correct model?
R511 is DVR player, so I call TYPO.
answering for RV511 now. ( 8 years old at least)
Notebook NP-RV511 , this? with windows 7 still?
you said it runs normal with a charged battery
is that history past or now.

then you said, remedy, and my socks fall off
what? "without battery and work on AC, no battery)
so you are saying the power pack is dead.
buy one, end this saga., $15 power pack off fleabay.


the #1 cause of bad troubleshooting is Assumptions/.
like my battery is good, you'd need a same PC known good to know that and test the battery there.to prove that. Batteries are the #1 failure mode of all PCs made. period. so.... even 1 year old !!! abused.
no battery lasts 8 years, ok

ECON110 , no tools , no meters, no spare parts to do tests. (am i right)
1: runs on AC ok battery out buy a new battery for $15

2: runs on battery only but not on AC only
buy a $15 AC power pack. (a dmm meter used now will prove its bad, (we test at the mobo jack live)

3: runs on AC but the new battery will not charge,
buy new mother board, the charging chip on board is toast $300

econ 101 wins lacking tools

or get the PC serviced in shop that has tools.

Pull the battery and then put it back and see what that does. My concern is that it maybe too hot. Go to www.almico.com and download the free program called speedfan. Run that program and it will tell you temp of the cpu and the hard drive.

your battery may be bad, I advise you buying a new battery

Download the guides from the link below to assist.

http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/NP-RV511-A07UK-downloads


You can also run the crucial memory check to determine what you need.

Hi nickersgasco
Go to the following webpage to download your drivers from your webcam
Bud
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/NP-RV511-A01US#

Most likely problem in this instance is a loose dc socket. it is a cheap fix or you can re-solder it yourself, if you have the ability.

You'll probably have to go to Samsung's website and download the proper drivers for it.

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/NP-RV511-A01US

Make sure the TV is set to VGA and not HDMI input or something else. Should be straight forward.

Yes provided you can get a driver for the WEBcam.
You can download the WEBcam and device drivers from the Samsung WEBsite. Please click on this link and select your model computer/notebook and theWindows drivers you require :-.http://www.samsung.com/us/support/