Asus Vivotab RT: flash doesn't work!

Anonymous
2013-10-21T18:09:25+00:00

Hello,

I have a problem with my LED flash.

4 days ago I've bought Asus Vivotab RT. I've run it, updated and installed some apps from a Store. 

I also made a few photos in dark to try my LED diode and flash. Everything worked fine.

On Thursday Microsoft released an Windows 8.1 RT update. I couldn't wait for install it.

After the installation my OS works fine but the only problem was that I had to reinstall apps from Store because all my apps had been in Czech and changed language to English.

But yesterday I wanted to take a photo at night and there was no flash, my photo was dark. I tried different apps: from Microsoft  - Camera and original from Asus - Asus Camera. I've reinstall Asus Camera many times but when I press More options there is no Asus option for flash or diode and no special effects as sepia or contrast as it had been.

I've searched on Google for similar problems and the conclusion mostly was that Asus or Microsoft has to release an update. Those questions were half year old so I'm not sure how it is with updates now.

Has anyone same problems or experience with it? What shall I do?

Do I have to return my tablet and ask for a new one?

Thank's and respond please!

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Anonymous
2013-12-31T14:27:06+00:00

I hope this helps..

(please note that u should be doing this from the asus vivo rt assuming the asus camera app is already installed)

1.  Go here:

http://support.asus.com/knowledge.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=28&m=ASUS%20VivoTab%20RT&hashedid=YLtKiymAzauHglcp

  1. Click on download then select the OS  => Windows RT
  2. Click on the plus sign next to Utilties

You will then see the part with description "Camera flash not working..."

  1. Go ahead and click on the first Global DLM
  2. It will download the the rar file to the tab
  3. extraxt the rar en then execute the camera.reg (just double click on it) and confirm when asked if you want to modify the registry etc..
  4. reboot the tab
  5. and then just wait..

after a while.. (it took me about 15 minutes) just start the asus camera app en open more options, you will notice the difference

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Anonymous
2013-12-30T22:34:34+00:00

Good News! I just got another email from Asus about the flash.

Quote:  We have a fix for the camera flash slated to be released this week. So if you haven't updated yet, and was concerned due to the camera issue, we have sorted it out and the camera will now work 100% with Windows 8.1 on the VivoTab RT!

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-10-22T14:53:24+00:00

    ​Hi Krukovský,

    Till the update is released you may try installing the program and Device drivers in compatibility mode and check if helps. This is a workaround for the issue that you are facing.

    Follow the steps to install in Compatibility mode:

    a. Right click the driver installation file and select Properties then tap or click the Compatibility tab.

    b. Place a check in the Run this program in compatibility mode for: box.

    c. Tap or click the drop down box and select a previous operating system, then tap or click OK.

    d. Try installing the driver and check.

    Please reply with the status of the issue, so that we could help you better.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-11-11T18:33:09+00:00

    hI,

    I am facing the same problem with my flash and asus camera software not being what I was used to see after upgrade to windows 8.1 rt on my asus vivo rt tablet

    Were you able to get help on this?

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