dell mini 1012 webcam not working

i know i have the driver. when im on oovoo its fine. but im want to take pics with it. i cant find the correct software to do that with. i have the dell webcam center bbut that dosent work at all ... that tells me to connect a compatible webcam ?? plz help

Reply 1 : dell mini 1012 webcam not working

Did it ever work?

http://www.happytoad.com/?page_id=116 is something to try.
Bob

CF-52 Wifi Issue

Hi,

I have a CF-52 with a wireless card fitted under the L-shaped hatch on the bottom of the unit however it is not available when powered up.

I am worried it may be a BIOS issue as all the correct drivers are installed and even the switch doesnt change anything.



In the BIOS there is no option to turn WIFI on either which is why i think it is a BIOS issue. The details are:



Model - CF-52PFNBVPE

BIOS - V3.00L12 M30

Controller - V3.00L11

Firmware - 6.0.30.1203



Can someone confirm if they have the same details and if they have the WIFI working.



PLEASE NOTE - I have turned the swith on and off and tried turning the laptop on with the switch on and off as well, no difference. Wifi, bluetooth and wireless switch are all disabled in panasonic pc information viewer.

Reply 1 : CF-52 Wifi Issue

Can anyone help with this issue as it it really bugging me now. Panasonic support say try the switch even though i said it is definately not the switch or drivers!! THEN they give me a parts suppliers email address in Wales who only provide parts, no tech support at all!!



If no one can help, could some one please point me in the right direction to someone that may be able to or where i can get a BIOS update/dowwngrade for my model?



Thank you.

Reply 2 : CF-52 Wifi Issue

Is it the original wifi card? The bios will only recognize certain Intel cards. I have an Intel card I stick in the Toughbooks just to be able to see the options in the bios. Once I turn it on in the bios, I can swap in whatever card I want. I use atheros cards.



My cf 51 won't recognize an Intel 5100 card. The 51 came with a 3945 originally.

Reply 3 : CF-52 Wifi Issue

It is an Intel



Model - 622ANHMW

Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200



We get our laptops direct from suppliers so it should be OEM. How come this doesnt work?

Reply 4 : CF-52 Wifi Issue

CF-52PFNBVPE





Processor

Intel Core i5-520M (2.4 Ghz, Intel Smart Cache 3 MB)



Memory

2 GB, DDR3 SDRAM (4 GB Max.)



Hard Drive

160 GB



Display

15.4" Active Matrix (TFT) colour LCD 1280 x 800 pixels (WXGA)



Connectivity

Intel WLAN Advanced-N 6200 AGN

Bluetooth, SD Card Slot, TPM V1.2 Security Chip, Firewire IEEE 1394a



Multimedia Pocket

Supplied with DVD/RW



Opertating System

Pre-installed with Microsoft Windows XP Professional (SP3) downgrade with Windows 7 Professional license).

(Both XP Pro and Windows 7 Professional recovery DVD’s included).



Warranty

3 year limited warranty, parts and labour (Return to Panasonic) See Service Brochure link for full details

Panasonic Toughbook Service Brochure



Other

WUXGA Versions Available See here



Price EUR: 0.-

Warranty (years): 3

Reply 5 : CF-52 Wifi Issue

Is this still under warranty? If so, you may want to just contact Panasonic.



Otherwise I would try a different 6220 card.

Reply 6 : CF-52 Wifi Issue

I have tried to get an answer from Panasonic but they said to take it in, however i am out of the country for 6 months and this is not possible.



Its not the 6220 card, i have several laptops here with the same issue. I recon it is something to do with the BIOS version as the company i work for may have locked this function down by changing the BIOS.



I have tried all drivers and the hardware switch but it still doesnt give me the option to turn on wireless in the BIOS. The device is recognised in device manager when the driver is installed so this is why i think it is a modified BIOS issue.



Do you know where i can get a BIOS flash from as they dont have any CF-52 BIOS downloads on the Panasonic support page so i cannot confirm if i have the OEM BIOS installed.

Reply 7 : CF-52 Wifi Issue

I see. The wifi may be locked out by your company as it is their laptop. They may not want surfing on company time or for security reasons. Security is why the federal models do not have wifi. It may be locked out via the TPM chip (if that is possible) In that case you can not "fix" it.

Why not try a USB or Expresscard wifi device? I personally would rather go that route and leave as few tracks as possible. Your employer may not have a sense of humor if they found out you modified their equipment with a bios flash.

Reply 8 : CF-52 Wifi Issue

It is work that wants it doing. I have put a clean install of Win 7 x64 on to see if that cleared the issue but it didnt. I have enabled and disabled and run all the combinations in between on the BIOS settings to see if that changes anything and nothing. There arent any switches on the motherboard which would disable the wireless card and the antenna cables are connected correctly.



All of these point to the BIOS being the issue. Can anyone confirm the standard CF-52 Mk3 BIOS version and where they are available from and also if they can think of any other issue.



Has anyone else had a similar problem?

Reply 9 : CF-52 Wifi Issue

You may want to read these posts.



CF52 wifi issues.



CF 52 wifi issues



CF--52 Wifi







Some info from the Panasonic FAQ on the CF52.



Could it be that simple that the radio is turned off in software?



Are you using an official recovery disc? I am pretty sure Panasonic will send you one free for such a new laptop. It really would be a good idea to have one. The front switch won't work without all of the drivers installed. wswitch and misc are needed.

Compatible HD for compaq mini 1000 model NG649EA?

the hard drive on the notebook has died and I'm looking for a new one. the current hard drive is MK6028GAL from Toshiba . will this drive is a good replacement?



New Samsung HS12YHA 120GB iPod Zune Hard Drive 1.8" | eBay



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Reply 1 : Compatible HD for compaq mini 1000 model NG649EA?

Yes, the Samsung will work.



Note the Samsung is 3600 rpm and the Toshiba is 4200 rpm. Not sure if it will make a big difference though.

[GUIDE] How to change your Dell MediaDirect button's functionality

There have been many posts asking how to change the function of the Dell MediaDirect button (the little house). I thought it might be easier for people to reference if the basics were all located under one thread. What follows is the process I use.



Couple of important bits of info before we begin:



1. This process DOES NOT require you have MediaDirect. Quickset is required as Quickset creates the Registry Keys which we need and handles the routing.



2. Tested and verfied compatible with MediaDirect 3.5, MediaDirect 4.0, Quickset 8.2.20+. Works with Vista 32/64, XP 32/64 and Windows 7 x64. (Thanks to arjunnedfor confirming XP and Win 7 x64)









Without further delay, let's get started.



1. We will need to modify a couple of registry keys. Open REGEDIT via the RUN command (type REGEDIT). This will launch the REGISTRY EDITOR. (Again, if these keys are missing, just create them).



Find the following keys...

HKey_Local_MachineSYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlMobilePCHotStartButtons

Weird problem when I OC/DC my GPU

Using the 11.4 preview drivers and also a few previous versions I set the clock to 700Mhz to match up with the 5870 and doing to tests, one in ATI Control center and one with furmark I seems to pass. The temperature never gets above 94, so I'm pretty sure it's fine-



When I OC after a few seconds I get a flickering in the top of my screen. I also tried to downclock and the same happends. When I reset to default the problem disappears. So I'm pretty sure this is software related.



Any suggestions to resolve this ?

Reply 1 : Weird problem when I OC/DC my GPU

Abybody who knows of a program where I can OC my gpu?

Reply 2 : Weird problem when I OC/DC my GPU

AMD GPU clock tool can do the trick. And you can even make separate shortcuts with preset clocks.

Reply 3 : Weird problem when I OC/DC my GPU

Now this is even more interesting. I uninstalled, reinstalled, got problems with the driver and had to do a uninstall through safe mode. Then I reinstalled, and now the problem is gone, and even better. The temperature never exceeds 82 C



Which is 10 below my normal. This is awesome.



Btw, still using the 11.4 preview driver

New L420 Owner - L420 Sruvival Stories?

Hey everyone,



So after much research on an affordable laptop I decided to go with the Thinkpad L420. The price was great and I'm looking forward to the Lenovo's legendary reliability.



While I patiently await the delivery of my new laptop, I was wondering if anyone had any stories about their L420/520. Stories of dropping or drowning or just general beating up of the the laptop. I understand they do not come with the Lenovo Roll Cage so I'm a little curious how much these notebooks can take. Thanks!

Reply 1 : New L420 Owner - L420 Sruvival Stories?

Quote:

Originally Posted by terlane17 Hey everyone, So after much research on an affordable laptop I decided to go with the Thinkpad L420. The price was great and I'm looking forward to the Lenovo's legendary reliability. While I patiently await the delivery of my new laptop, I was wondering if anyone had any stories about their L420/520. Stories of dropping or drowning or just general beating up of the the laptop. I understand they do not come with the Lenovo Roll Cage so I'm a little curious how much these notebooks can take. Thanks!

L420 came today. First Thinkpad and its very nice. The L420 is meant for more consumer tasks so it's meant for desktops, libraries, coffee shops, offices. Travels in a briefcase, backpack, sling. Feels very durable. I wouldn't put too much pressure/weight on the lcd screen because I can see ripples. I don't think many people have the L420/520 models because the first shipment was delivered only this week. Compared to the L412, this model has metal hinges.

Reply 2 : New L420 Owner - L420 Sruvival Stories?

Bit too early for durability reports of the L420 but given history, the ThinkPad range does tend to last well through its expected life cycle so I don't expect it to be much different for the L420. My ThinkPads had been scratched, bashed and even got thrown out to a ditch at some point in its life but still works fine to this day, though the ThinkPads I have now were designed differently back then compared to today (lack of LCD rollcage is one of them).



I'm planning to retire one of them not because it's broken but simply with new technology on the horizon I thought it's time to get a fresh set (well they're approaching 4 years old now). I'm pretty sure you want to get to that stage rather than replacing for the sake of it because they just cease to work.



As long you use the system within sensible means (like don't perform drop tests for fun) then I wouldn't worry about the system too much as i'm sure it will last you well.

Reply 3 : New L420 Owner - L420 Sruvival Stories?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hearst555 Bit too early for durability reports of the L420 but given history, the ThinkPad range does tend to last well through its expected life cycle so I don't expect it to be much different for the L420. My ThinkPads had been scratched, bashed and even got thrown out to a ditch at some point in its life but still works fine to this day, though the ThinkPads I have now were designed differently back then compared to today (lack of LCD rollcage is one of them). I'm planning to retire one of them not because it's broken but simply with new technology on the horizon I thought it's time to get a fresh set (well they're approaching 4 years old now). I'm pretty sure you want to get to that stage rather than replacing for the sake of it because they just cease to work. As long you use the system within sensible means (like don't perform drop tests for fun) then I wouldn't worry about the system too much as i'm sure it will last you well.

I thought the roll cage was a Lenovo addition to the ThinkPad design. Or, maybe not. Most recent ThinkPads have the roll cage don't they? Another option: I could be completely misunderstanding you!



I wish I could replace laptops for the sake of it. But I ain't got the bank balance to support this lurking tendency!

Reply 4 : New L420 Owner - L420 Sruvival Stories?

Quote:

Originally Posted by lineS of flight I thought the roll cage was a Lenovo addition to the ThinkPad design. Or, maybe not. Most recent ThinkPads have the roll cage don't they? Another option: I could be completely misunderstanding you! I wish I could replace laptops for the sake of it. But I ain't got the bank balance to support this lurking tendency!

Thanks everyone for your replies. Yeah I forgot the l420 just came out lol. My bad. But the l series is the only series without a rollcage as far as I know. The l series is the cheap thinkpad so I'm pretty sure all other models have rollcages.

Reply 5 : New L420 Owner - L420 Sruvival Stories?

Don't know if this applies but my T420 fell off a desk in lecture hall by about 2 feet and slid a couple feet down the tile walkway (lid was closed when it fell) and there wasn't a scratch on it.

Even without a roll cage your L series should survive stuff like that just as well.



A fall like that would have really hurt my old XPS l501x.

Reply 6 : New L420 Owner - L420 Sruvival Stories?

Quote:

Originally Posted by lineS of flight I thought the roll cage was a Lenovo addition to the ThinkPad design. Or, maybe not. Most recent ThinkPads have the roll cage don't they? Another option: I could be completely misunderstanding you!

Some models do have rollcages to protect the motherboard, but the magnesium LCD roll cage that protects the screen from shocks and pressure have virtually disappeared from the current models. It's a shame as my R61e (e for economy) even has a lid rollcage, I take it as a result of Lenovo trying to find ways to minimise costs on these new systems.

Reply 7 : New L420 Owner - L420 Sruvival Stories?

The "L" series does not have the built in roll cage.

Reply 8 : New L420 Owner - L420 Sruvival Stories?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hearst555 Some models do have rollcages to protect the motherboard, but the magnesium LCD roll cage that protects the screen from shocks and pressure have virtually disappeared from the current models. It's a shame as my R61e (e for economy) even has a lid rollcage, I take it as a result of Lenovo trying to find ways to minimise costs on these new systems.

I doubt it's cost savings as much as engineering issues. The lid frame is no longer a strict necessity as CCFL backlights are no more (and thus panels aren't as susceptible to flex causing the tubes to crack). It's also not as practical, given the simultaneous increase in the number of antennas and decrease of lid thickness. Compare the lid thickness on, say, a T61 and a T420 some time, and you'll see why a magnesium frame isn't really an option.



CFRP is pretty damn durable stuff. It's not the perfect choice of materials for the T series like it is for the X series, but it's still quite good. Definitely an improvement from the HEPC found on the T410, and comparable in real-world survivability to the 14" T60 covers.

Reply 9 : New L420 Owner - L420 Sruvival Stories?

more parts = more cost, since the cost of assembly will depend on the no. of parts that need to be assembled. Also, the magnesium rollcage + PC casing do cost more than the simple CFRP only top casing.



Lenovo engineering and management made a judgement on the marginal benefit versus marginal cost of having the rollcage + PC casing (and the extra cost in assembly), and the MB < MC.



I had discussed this with my friend whom works at HP, he reckons that the T61 and T400 casing were over engineered and most people probably wouldn't really need that sort of protection in their everyday use.



But L420 should be great, it is basically a Thinkpad R5x in design. I think this is where Lenovo is trying to drive the L series towards, making the L series more like R5x thinkpad rather than the over engineered and low profit margin R6x and R400/R500 series. I would get the L420 if it doesn't have that crappy keyboard design.

Which Card?

One of my x205's graphic card died and im about to order the new one. i did some research and it turns out there are two type of card in sli models; Master and Slave. But i dont know which one to get?



Also whts the different between these cards (apart from the fact that 2 of these are master and 2 are slave)



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