[SOLVED] How to work hp 2133 mini's web cam???

fletch2k3 · 08-18-2009, 10:25 PM

I am a linux newbie big time!!

The HP 2133 Mini NetBook with Linux SuSE 10.0 comes with a web cam, but how do you get it to work?!??

fletch2k3 · 08-19-2009, 12:26 AM

I solved it on my own!! GO ME!

For those who want to know:

Like i said before i use the HP 2133 Netbook that already came with Linux SuSE 10

so you would do the following:

Code:

1.  go to computer
2.  go to more applications
3.  go to YaST
4.  go to System Manager
5.  Search UVC
6.  Install
7.  get adobe flash player and install

THATS IT!! Thats all i did

I tested this out on my facebook page. You know where you can take a picture using web cam or video with web cam? Well i clicked on it and it told me i needed adobe player, well it came with 3 types for linux and i didnt know which one so i did all three! haha you maybe way smarter then me but after i installed all three it asked if i would allow facebook to use the webcam, i accepted and it worked!! the webcam mystery has been solved!! BY A NEWBIE!!!

fletch2k3 · 08-19-2009, 12:27 AM

now to figure out how to watch videos i have saved on my USB stick.. hmmm

linuxlover.chaitanya · 08-19-2009, 12:37 AM

I hope you will figure this out yourself as well if you could work out webcam.
But still you will need vlc player or mplayer to play videos. Those will play most of the video types.

fletch2k3 · 08-19-2009, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linuxlover.chaitanya

I hope you will figure this out yourself as well if you could work out webcam.
But still you will need vlc player or mplayer to play videos. Those will play most of the video types.

thank. I dont know why im still having a problem with that. I understand how to do it. but when i install it says it can not be completed. im sure ill get it sooner or later.