How to configure the camera on a laptop: how to check the connection if the webcam does not work

Most laptop models have built-in webcams. With their help, it is convenient to communicate on the Internet and take photos. It happens that the equipment is not configured properly - this is manifested in the absence of a picture or its inadequate quality. The question arises: "How to configure it?".

Connecting a camera on a laptop

If Windows 7 or 8 is installed on the PC, turning on the webcam normally may be sufficient. Follow the instructions below:

1. Go to the "Control Panel" and go to the "Task Manager". Find the Hardware and Sound section.
2. In the list of installed devices, find the tab titled “Image Processing Devices”. It is usually located at the very bottom of the list. If it is missing, then the webcam is not installed on the computer.
3. If you find a tab, click on it. A line opens with the name of the device. Click on it with the right mouse button.
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4. In the window that appears, you can see the current state of the camera, turn it on, update the driver.

For computers with Windows 10 installed, do the following:

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click on "All Applications."
3. Find the Camera service and move the slider to the On mark.
4. The equipment should turn on, and the corresponding image will appear on the screen.

Attention! Switching methods may vary depending on the model of laptop. For example, on Lenovo and Asus, the ability to turn on via hot buttons is provided.

Camera setup on a laptop

It happens that the camera is turned on and working properly, but the picture is blurry, the colors do not correspond to reality, and so on. In this case, configuration is required. It is performed using special programs. Usually they come with the device drivers. Programs make it possible to change the brightness, contrast, clarity of the picture:

1. Run the image management program. For Microsoft devices, this is LifeCam. If the application is not installed, download it from the official website of the manufacturer and install.
2. Find the “Settings” or “Options” section. There are suggested settings for changing image quality.
3. Use the sliders on the screen to adjust the settings as you like.
4. Save the changes.

You can change the settings in the Skype program:

1. Go to the "Program Settings".
2. Click on “Video Settings”.
3. Locate the Webcam Settings tab. Adjust the image by moving the sliders to the options that suit you.
4. Click the "Save" button.

Important! When downloading third-party utilities for image and video settings, do not forget to check them with an antivirus.

How to check the connection if the webcam does not work

If the camera is present on the laptop, but it cannot be turned on, you need to determine what the problem is - in its malfunction or settings. To do this, check the device.

Pay attention to the wires and connectors - are they all connected? Try to pull out the wires and put them back into the connectors. This applies to external equipment.

To check the built-in PC camera, special programs are needed. This is usually done using special sites. Once on them, and clicking on the "Allow" button, you will see yourself on the screen.

Another way to check is to contact the device manager:

1. Go to "Control Panel" - "Device Manager".
2. Locate the “Image Processing Setup” column below.
3. See if your webcam is displayed there, as well as its name.

Reference! If the computer sees the equipment, but the model name is missing, or a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark is visible on the device, you need to update the driver. This can be done via the Internet or using the installation disk that comes with the laptop.

Sometimes the webcam does not work on the computer because it is disabled in the BIOS settings. To fix the situation, you need to reboot the system. During a new boot, press F9 (depending on the OS version and PC model, this may be F1, F2, etc.). Going to BIOS settings, find Advanced, then Onboard Device Configuration and Onboard Camera. Change the value from Disabled to Enabled. Continue loading the laptop.

If all else fails, you will have to carry the laptop for diagnosis to a service center.