Camera Troubleshooting
Modified on: Thu, Dec 15 2022 10:46 AMGeneral Camera Troubleshooting
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Camera cover is obscuring the lens
- Use slide lever on LCD bezel to open the camera cover.
- Some laptops have an electronically controlled camera cover. Generally, there will be a key on the keyboard that controls the camera cover.
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Outdated camera drivers
- Install all available Windows Updates including Optional Updates.
- Check manufacturer’s website for updated camera drivers.
- Update BIOS from manufacturer’s website.
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Camera App is disabled
- Enable Camera app.
- Select Start > Settings > Apps > Camera.
- Select Advanced options.
- Confirm Camera is turned on.
- Enable Camera app.
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Camera App isn’t functioning properly
- Reset Camera app.
- Select Start > Settings > Apps > Camera.
- Select Advanced options.
- Click Reset
- Reset Camera app.