The Skype version integrated with the Asus EEE PC is not capable to integrate the built-in webcam. If the webcam is not working with Skype, you need to tune up the software by updating it. Here is the procedure:
In the easy mode, switch to settings and move to Add/Remove software. From here, update the version of Skype and reboot the system.
Now you will have to test the Webcam support. In skype, open the Options->Video devices button to see that the webcam is working or not. If it is not, it simply means that it is not enabled. Enable it with the following command:
sudo echo 1 > /proc/acpi/asus/camera
Similarly, if you want to disable the webcam, type following command
sudo echo 1 > /proc/acpi/asus/camera
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i was having a lot of trouble with this issue, thanks for your advice its working perfectly now.
very much appreciated guys :D
k,i need help with this.on add/remove software it says nothing about skype.
i want to talk with my friends,please help
plus i do not understand this as well.
Hi,
I had success doing this. What you have to do is type ctrl+alt+t at the same time. This will make a “terminal” window pop up. In this box, type exactly what it says above,
sudo echo 1 > /proc/acpi/asus/camera
with that spacing and punctuation, then press enter. Don’t type other things in the terminal.
Now when you go to Skype options (click the little skype logo in the lower left hand corner of the screen) you should be able to go to the Video options and see that you can choose your camera and that it is working.
hello, i am user of eee pc asus model E3510 and i need web cam software plz send valuable information
i am having great problem that i can not turn on my web cam in epc 1000h laptop.
cant we use the webcam without skype. i mean using the webcam like an usb webcam
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