Skip navigation




 
Currently Being Moderated

VAIO PCG-5G2M Webcam not Working!

Topic started on May 2, 2012 8:34 PM , last reply on May 4, 2012 10:04 AM

in VAIO and Computing > Notebooks
daniel.randle
3 posts since
May 2, 2012

Hi!

 

I have a VAIO PCG-5G2M! I bought this laptop a while back and ever since I have had it, the webcam hasn't worked. It was originally on Windows XP but have recently installed Windows 7 on it. But no matter how hard I try it just won't work! I also don't seem to have the Serial Number on the bottom so I can't connect SONY directly! Any help would be really appriciated! Thanks!

 

++ Whenever I use something that requires a webcam, it says webcam cannot be found! It's just really annoying me! Just hope someone can help!

 

Message was edited by: daniel.randle

Message was edited by: daniel.randle


  • rich912
    rich912
    6,442 posts since
    Aug 28, 2004
    Written on May 2, 2012 8:47 PM

    Hi Daniel.randle,

     

    The webcam not working could be due to a hardware problem or possibly you don’t have the correct driver installed. What is listed in Device Manager under Imaging Devices?

     

    You should find your serial number either in Vaio Control Center or the BIOS.

     

    Also you will need the correct Vaio model number. PCG-5G2M is a chassis reference and you may find that it is a VGN-CR series – have a look on the lower right of the screen surround.

     

    Given the correct product model number someone may be able to help further if you get no joy from support.

     

    Rich


    Go n-éirí an bóthar leat
  • daniel.randle
    3 posts since
    May 2, 2012
    Written on May 3, 2012 6:36 PM

    Thank you very much!


  • daniel.randle
    3 posts since
    May 2, 2012
    Written on May 3, 2012 7:01 PM

    Thanks Rich! With your help I found the software and it now works!

     

    Can't thank you enough! Cheers!


  • rich912
    rich912
    6,442 posts since
    Aug 28, 2004
    Written on May 4, 2012 10:04 AM

    You’re very welcome Daniel


    Go n-éirí an bóthar leat

Share

Top Participants

View all
 

Popular Tags

View all