my integrated camera is not found

If your integrated camera is not found on your DELL laptop, there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

1. Check Device Manager: Ensure that the camera is not disabled. You can do this by opening Device Manager and looking for the camera under "Imaging devices". If it is disabled, right-click on it and select "Enable".
2. Update Drivers: Make sure that the camera drivers are up to date. You can do this by right-clicking on the camera in Device Manager and selecting "Update driver".
3. Check Camera Settings: In Windows 11, you can access the camera settings by searching for "Settings" and navigating to Bluetooth & devices > Cameras. Ensure that your integrated camera is listed there. If it is not, it may indicate a driver issue or that the camera is not recognized by the system.
4. Restart the Laptop: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve detection issues.
5. Check for Missing Drivers: If the camera is still not found, it may be due to a missing driver. Ensure that the correct drivers for your integrated camera are installed. If they are missing, you might need to download them from the DELL support website or the manufacturer's site.
6. Physical Connection: If your laptop has a physical switch or keyboard shortcut to disable the camera, ensure that it is turned on.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, it may be worth checking if the camera works in another application or performing a system restore to a point when the camera was functioning properly.

References:

• Camera settings page
• Other ACPI namespace objects

Hello

Can you boot your computer into Dell's BIOS, and see if it can be found in BIOS, if so, can you make sure it is not turned off in BIOS?

Dell's official troubleshooting guide does include a section relevant for the BIOS check in this link: https://www.dell.com/support/contents/en-us/article/product-support/self-support-knowledgebase/monitor-screen-video/webcams