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Sony PCGA-UVC10 manual

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    4-668-843- 11 (1)  2002 Sony Corporation Visual Communication Camera PCGA-UVC10 Operating Instructions[...]

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    2 GB W ARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Owner’s Record The model number and the serial number are located on the bottom of the mouse. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to this number whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. PCGA-UVC10 Serial N[...]

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    3 GB Table of Contents Before Using This Product .................... 4 Introduction ........................................... 4 Checking the Accessories ...................... 5 Names of Parts ....................................... 6 Setting Up the Camera ........................... 7 Installing the driver ........................ 7 Using the C[...]

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    4 GB Before Using This Product This camera is designed for use with Sony VAIO computers with preinstalled Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows XP, or VAIO computers that are Windows ® XP Ready and have been upgraded using Windows XP upgrade software provided by Sony Corporation (hereafter referred to as “ computers upgraded to Win[...]

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    5 GB Checking the Accessories After removing the camera from its box, check that you have received the following accessories. If any of the accessories are missing, contact the Sony dealer where you purchased this product or a Sony service representative serving your area. • Visual Communication Camera (PCGA-UVC10) • Installation disc (CD-ROM ?[...]

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    6 GB Names of Parts Front Rear Focus ring Microphone Lense Arm plate CAPTURE button Arm[...]

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    7 GB Continued on next page Setting Up the Camera Before using the camera, you must use the supplied installation disc to install the required drivers on your computer. Notes • Make sure the disk drive (CD-ROM drive, etc.) is available for use on your computer. In this document, the CD-ROM drive or other disk drive is referred to as “ the CD-RO[...]

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    8 GB 3 Following the instructions as they are displayed, click Next or Previous until the setup screen closes and display returns to the just the Windows desktop. z Hint After installation is completed, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear. If it does, click “ Yes ” . 4 Connect the camera to your computer. The necessary d[...]

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    9 GB Continued on next page 6 Click the plus symbol (+) to the left of “Sound, Video, and Game Controller” on the “Device Manager” screen. If the “ Sony USB Microphone (PCGA-UVC10) ” screen appears, the driver is properly installed. 7 Click the plus symbol (+) to the left of “USB Controller”. (Depending on the operating system you a[...]

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    10 GB 2 For Windows XP, click “Start”, then right-click on “My Computer”, and select “Properties”. The “ System Properties ” dialog box appears. Go to Step 4. For operating systems other than Windows XP, click “Start”, then align the pointer with “Settings”, and select “Control Panel”. The “ Control Panel ” screen ap[...]

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    11 GB Continued on next page Using the Camera This section describes how to connect the camera to your computer and how to use the camera. Notes • When using the camera for the first time, make sure you install the driver before connecting the camera to your computer. For installation details, see “ Setting Up the Camera ” (page 7). • Do no[...]

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    12 GB Connecting the camera to a notebook Mount the camera onto your notebook, and connect the camera ’ s USB cable to the USB connector on your notebook. • Holding the arm plate, pull out the rear arm as shown in the illustration below, and hang the camera on top of the display panel. • When using a QR Series or NV Series VAIO computer, use [...]

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    13 GB Continued on next page Connecting the camera to a desktop computer 1 Attach the camera to the mounting adapter. Holding the arm plate, pull out the rear arm as shown in the illustration below, and attach the camera to the mounting adapter. Make sure you place the mounting adapter on an level, stable surface. z Hint You can also attach the cam[...]

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    14 GB Attaching the camera to a tripod You can attach the camera to a tripod to capture images. Notes • Do not walk around with the camera when it is attached to the tripod. If the camera falls, it could be damaged. • Do not use a tripod with a screw that exceeds 7 mm in length. If you use a tripod with a screw longer than 7 mm in length, the c[...]

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    15 GB Continued on next page Disconnecting the camera Notes • When disconnecting the camera while the power to your computer is turned on, be sure to observe the following procedure. Doing the steps out of sequence may cause your computer to malfunction. • When the power to your computer is turned off, you do not need to perform Step 1 below. H[...]

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    16 GB 3 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. 4 Press CAPTURE to capture the image. In addition to attaching the camera to your computer, you can hold it in your hand as shown in the illustration to capture images from a variety of angles. z Hint If you want to use the camera while holding it by hand, we recommend that you cancel the Network Sma[...]

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    17 GB Setting the volume Note Names and screens displayed may differ depending on the operating system you are using. 1 Double-click on ( depending on your operating system) in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. The “ Volume Control ” appears. 2 Click the “Options” menu, and select “Properties” (or “Options”, depending on the [...]

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    18 GB Precautions Usage and storage locations Do not use or store this product in the following locations. Doing so may damage the camera. • Locations subject to abnormally high temperatures During periods of hot weather or the summer season, the temperature inside closed vehicles becomes especially high, and if the camera is left in such a locat[...]

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    19 GB Maintenance Cleaning the cabinet Wipe the outside of the drive with a soft, dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, moisten the cloth with a mild, neutral detergent. Do not use solvents, cleaning alcohol, benzine or other substances that may damage the finish. Cleaning the lens Remove any dust from the front of the lens using a blower brush or [...]

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    20 GB Specifications Visual Communication Camera 370,000 pixels (effective pixels: 310,000) Image pickup 1/5.5 ” 370,000-pixel color CMOS progressive scanning image sensor. Lens 2 groupsf 2 lenses, F3.4 Focal length f=2.8 mm (equivalent to a 35 mm camera at f=40 mm) White balance Auto/Indoors/Outdoors/Hold Shutter speed Auto/Hold Flicker cancel f[...]

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    21 GB Continued on next page Troubleshooting If a problem occurs during operation of the unit, refer to the information provided in this section. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. For contact information, see “ Getting Help ” on page 19. Also refer to the manuals provided with your computer. Symptom Cause/Remedy The cam[...]

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    22 GB Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot adjust the speaker volume using the Fn key. When downloading movies from the camera, frame dropout occurs and sound is interrupted. Images downloaded from the camera stop for a few seconds. Images downloaded from the camera are not displayed. Sound is not recorded even though the microphone is connected. When y[...]

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    23 GB Symptom Cause/Remedy Operation does not shift to the energy saving mode, and Windows operation becomes unstable. The LCD on your computer appears dark or enters energy saving mode while you are using the camera. The computer does not return from the video standby mode. The white balance is incorrect. When downloading still images, the image d[...]

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    Printed in Japan Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.[...]