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How do I record using my webcam?
Sorry for the numpty question. I have an HP laptop with built in webcam and although I've use WMP to record myself there's no recording of sound. My computer plays the sound and it works well with skype.
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number HP OS Windows 7
R.I.P. 7/09/2014
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Do you have your mic setup to record? control panel>Sounds>Recording.
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Yep, it seems ok. A little bar goes up and down when I make a noise and there's a green tick against the icon.
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number HP OS Windows 7
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Right-click the Speaker Icon in the taksbar, open Recording devices. If your mic is listed there, does it have a recording level adjustment? If this doesn't help I'll see if someone else can help.
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Yep, in the sound menu, on the recording tab it says 'Microphone Realtek High Definaition Audio' which has the green tick and the sound level indicator which is moving.
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Is there an adjustment for record level (gain)?
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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number HP OS Windows 7
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Ok sorry I'm stumped, I've asked for help for you.
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Thanks Everything should be fine. All the sounds looks fine. Really odd.....
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One other thing I thought of, although basic, is the volume turned up in your player?
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Sorry for the numpty question. I have an HP laptop with built in webcam and although I've use WMP to record myself there's no recording of sound. My computer plays the sound and it works well with skype.
How to use HP webcam:
How to use the HP laptop Webcam | eHow.com
Read #5 instruction.
This may be for your future references....
HP webcam help page:
HP Pavilion built-in webcam help pages
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Yep. Seems fine using youtube
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OP is reording video fine but no audio.
Computer type PC/Desktop Computer Manufacturer/Model Number Home Built Desktop By DataTech OS Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1 CPU Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No built in GPU Motherboard ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Memory 16GB G.Skill Sniper 1866MHz @ 2133MHz 2x8GB Graphics Card(s) ASUS GTX650TIB-DC2OC-2GD5, (650TI Boost) Sound Card Onboard Realtek 5-1 Monitor(s) Displays Samsung P2570HD Screen Resolution 1920x1080 Hard Drives Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD for OS, 500GB Seagate Constellation (Enterprise drive) for Data PSU Corsair HX650W Case Inwin Dragon Rider Cooling Hyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans, push-pull, @1300 RPM Keyboard E-Z Eyes, bright yellow keys with large characters Mouse steelseries SENSEI Laser Pro Gaming Internet Speed 48-51Mbs Mbs down, 11 Mbs up Xfinity Cable Antivirus Norton Internet Security 2013 Browser IE 10, Opera, Pale Moon if needed Other Info 4 case fans, LG BluRay-RE, ASUS DVD-RW, Mr. Fusion power supply, 1.21 gigawatts.
