Sony VGP-UVC100 User Manual

Visual Communication CameraVGP-UVC100Operating Instructions

104 Focus the camera on an object and make any necessaryadjustments, such as brightness.z Hints• The initial size of a still image is 1,280 × 1,024. U

11z Hints• The “VAIO Camera Capture Utility” software enables you to do the following. Fordetails, refer to the help section of “VAIO Camera Capture U

12Closing the “VAIO Camera Capture Utility” softwareClick , which is on the top right of the “VAIO Camera Capture Utility”screen.Changing the camera

13x“Effects” setting screenIn the “Effects” setting screen, change the following setting items:– Effect– FrameNoteFunctions of the “Zoom” setting scre

14Facing the camera on the opposite sideThe camera rotates as shown in the illustration below. You do not need tore-mount the camera to face the camer

154 Check if the microphone input is effectively set up.Make sure that checkbox for all mute is not checked. If it is checked,click the checkbox to un

16Confirming Installing and Proceedingwith UninstallingChecking that the driver is installed1 Mount the camera to your computer.For details, see “Moun

17Uninstalling the driverIf the driver is not installed correctly, follow the steps below to uninstall,and then reinstall the driver.Notes• Log on as

18PrecautionsUsage and storagelocationsDo not use or store this product in thefollowing locations. Doing so maydamage the camera.• Locations subject t

19• Do not touch the data side of the disc(opposite the label), and hold the disc asshown below.• Do not scratch the disc.• Do not store the disc in l

2• Sony, VAIO, , and the Eco Info logoare trademarks of Sony Corporation.• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarksof Microsoft Corporation i

20Getting HelpThis section provides information on howto get help and support from Sony, and ontroubleshooting tips for your VisualCommunication Camer

21SpecificationsVisual CommunicationCameraImage pickup1/4” 1,330,000-pixel (1,310,000 effective pixels)color CMOS progressive scanning image sensor.Le

22TroubleshootingIf a problem occurs during operation of the unit, refer to the informationprovided in this section. If the problem persists, consult

23Continued on next pageSymptom Cause/RemedyStill images and movieimages downloadedfrom the cameraappear grainy on thedisplay.You cannot adjust thespe

24Symptom Cause/RemedySound is not recordedeven though themicrophone isconnected.When you connect theUSB cable, the “AddNew HardwareWizard” dialog box

25Symptom Cause/RemedyCompared to thebackground, thesubject is dark.When using theVIDEO chattingsoftware, audio ischoppy and difficult tohear.The imag

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3IntroductionThis camera is a USB 2.0 compatible visual communication camera. Thecamera enables you to use the TV telephone function on your computer.

4• If you display over a million-pixels, this camera is necessarily connected to theconnector with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0).• It is necessary to install

5Continued on next pageInstalling the driver and the softwareInstall the VGP-UVC100 device driver for using the camera on thecomputer. You can install

6Notes• Do not disconnect/reconnect the camera’s USB cable while your Windows operatingsystem is starting up or shutting down; doing so may cause the

7Placing horizontallyIf the camera is to be put on a flat and stable place, such as on the CRTdisplay, the computer, etc., do the following:1 Turn the

8Using the CameraThis section describes how to use the camera.Notes• When using the camera for the first time, make sure that you install the driver a

9Continued on next page“VAIO Camera Capture Utility” software* The language which appears on the screen varies depending on theregion.1 Finder view2 M