How to turn on Sony Vaio built in Webcam on Windows 7

Anonymous
2010-08-20T20:56:05+00:00

Original Title: webcam help

hi please can someone help as i can't figure out how to switch on the inbuilt webcam on my sony viao i'm on windows 7 !!!!!

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Anonymous
2010-08-21T18:02:19+00:00

Hi Sarah,

Steps to turn on integrated WebCam on Sony Vaio Laptop

a.    Click on Start and then click on All programs.

b.    Go all the way to the bottom until you see “Arcsoft Webcam companion”

c.    Click on it and then click on Webcam companion 3 to turn your webcam.

That’s it.

Seeing is believing

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Seeing-is-believing-Use-a-webcam-to-bring-your-instant-messaging-to-life

Hope this information is helpful and let me know if you need any further assistance.

Mouneshwar R – Microsoft Support

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-06-03T04:15:08+00:00

    I have an issue with my web cam. It wants me to buy something. how do I get an update?

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-05-30T09:09:17+00:00

    Hey  Mouneshwar R

    Previously i was running a Win Vista in my Sony Vaio VGN-CR35S . it was a OEM OS . last month i  switched to Win 7 and i am having diffculty in getting my hands on a software which supports the built-in web cam .   .. Can u help ??? plz ;( 

    habyb_******@hotmail.com

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-05-18T16:17:34+00:00

    My problem is that i can't even find this “Arcsoft Webcam companion” i searched it but could not find it.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-05-18T14:32:02+00:00

    It doesn't work for me though. It says webcam not found, please connect and when I press connect it says webcam not found again

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