Sony VGP-UVC100 manual

Visual Comm unication Camera V GP-UVC100 Operating Instructions[...]

2 • Sony, VAIO, , and the Eco Info logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. • IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Intel, Pentium and Celeron are trademarks and registe[...]

3 Introduction This camera is a USB 2.0 compatible visual communication camera. The camera enables you to use the TV telephone function on your computer. These are the following features. • 1.3 Mega-pixel CMOS sensor and microphone. • Shoot moving and still images, and transfer as video mail with the supplied “VAIO Camera Capture Utility” s[...]

4 • If you display over a million-pixels, this camera is necessarily connected to the connector with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0). • It is necessary to install the software from the supplied installation disc, in order to use the camera. Names of Parts Setting up Checking the supplied accessories Remove the camera from the box and make sure that the [...]

5 Continued on next page Installing the driver and the software Install the VGP-UVC100 device driver for using the camera on the computer. You can install “VAIO Camera Capture Utility” software for capturing still images and movies. Notes • Make sure that your disk drive, such as CD-ROM drive etc., is available for use on your computer. In th[...]

6 Notes • Do not disconnect/reconnect the camera’s USB cable while your Windows operating system is starting up or shutting down; doing so may cause the camera or your computer to malfunction. • Carefully disconnect/reconnect the USB cable of the camera; doing it quickly might result in unstable operation of your computer. • This camera is [...]

7 Placing horizontally If the camera is to be put on a flat and stable place, such as on the CRT display, the computer, etc., do the following: 1 Turn the arm and arm plate towards you. 2 Put the camera on a stable surface. Removing the camera Note When your computer is off, you do not need to perform step 1 below. However, if you disconnect the US[...]

8 Using the Camera This section describes how to use the camera. Notes • When using the camera for the first time, make sure that you install the driver and the software before connecting the camera to your computer. For installation details, see “Installing the driver and the software” (page 5). • When using software that can be used with [...]

9 Continued on next page “VAIO Camera Capture Utility” software * The language which appears on the screen varies depending on the region. 1 Finder view 2 Mode selection buttons 3 CAPTURE button Changes function depending on the mode. Still mode: Capture Movie mode: Record (while recording is stopped) Stop (while recording is progress) 4 Data o[...]

10 4 Focus the camera on an object and make any necessary adjustments, such as brightness. z Hints • The initial size of a still image is 1,280 × 1,024. Use the “VAIO Camera Capture Utility” software to change the size of a still or moving image. Note When the size of a still image is 1,280 × 1,024, some “Effects” functions and the “Z[...]

11 z Hints • The “VAIO Camera Capture Utility” software enables you to do the following. For details, refer to the help section of “VAIO Camera Capture Utility.” – To set up the image quality or mode – To send images by e-mail • When the “VAIO Camera Capture Utility” software is used, the still image format is JPEG. • It is po[...]

12 Closing the “VAIO Camera Capture Utility” software Click , which is on the top right of the “VAIO Camera Capture Utility” screen. Changing the camera setting To adjust the brightness, Backlight compensation, etc., go to “Property” of “VGP-UVC100 device driver.” In the “Property” screen, you can adjust the zoom or set up the f[...]

13 x “Effects” setting screen In the “Effects” setting screen, change the following setting items: – Effect – Frame Note Functions of the “Zoom” setting screen and the “Effects” setting screen cannot be used simultaneously. If you cannot use the “Effects” setting screen, deactivate “Enable Zoom” box or “Face Tracking?[...]

14 Facing the camera on the opposite side The camera rotates as shown in the illustration below. You do not need to re-mount the camera to face the camera from the other direction. Adjusting the volume of the camera's built-in microphone Note Displayed names and screens vary depending on the model. 1 Double-click , which is on the task bar. ?[...]

15 4 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 uncheck it. 5 Adjust the microphone volume. Use the slider to adjust the volume. The setup is complete, after sound is heard on “VAIO Camera Capture Utility” software. When the built-in microphon[...]

16 Confirming Installing and Proceeding with Uninstalling Checking that the driver is installed 1 Mount the camera to your computer. For details, see “Mounting the camera” (page 6). 2 Click “Start”, right-click “My Computer”, and then click “Properties”. The “System Properties” dialog box appears. 3 Click the “Hardware” tab,[...]

17 Uninstalling the driver If the driver is not installed correctly, follow the steps below to uninstall, and then reinstall the driver. Notes • Log on as Administrator before uninstalling the driver. • Remove the USB device except this camera’s device from your computer before uninstalling the driver. • Before uninstalling the driver, clos[...]

18 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 location[...]

19 • Do not touch the data side of the disc (opposite the label), and hold the disc as shown below. • Do not scratch the disc. • Do not store the disc in locations subject to high humidity, high temperatures, direct sunlight, or high levels of dust. • Take care not to spill any liquid on the disc. • Return the disc to its case when not in[...]

20 Getting Help This section provides information on how to get help and support from Sony, and on troubleshooting tips for your Visual Communication Camera. About Sony’s support options Sony provides several support options for your Visual Communication Camera. When you have questions about your camera or the software, refer to the following: ?[...]

21 Specifications Visual Communication Camera Image pickup 1/4” 1,330,000-pixel (1,310,000 effective pixels) color CMOS progressive scanning image sensor. Lens 2 groups, 2 lenses, F2.3 Focal length f=3.8 mm (0.1 inch) (equivalent to a 35 mm (1.4 inch) camera at f=31.3 mm (1.1 inch)) Focus range 30 mm to ∞ (1.2 inch to ∞ ) Angular field of vie[...]

22 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 20. Also refer to the manuals provided with your computer. Symptom Cause/Remedy The camera is not recognized by you[...]

23 Continued on next page Symptom Cause/Remedy Still images and movie images downloaded from the camera appear grainy on the display. 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 download[...]

24 Symptom Cause/Remedy Sound is not recorded even though the microphone is connected. When you connect the USB cable, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box appears on your computer screen. Operation does not shift to the power- saving mode, and Windows operation becomes unstable. The LCD on your computer appears dark or enters power-saving [...]

25 Symptom Cause/Remedy Compared to the background, the subject is dark. When using the VIDEO chatting software, audio is choppy and difficult to hear. The image from the camera becomes mosaic. The “Effects” setting screen in the “Property” screen is not available. Block noise occurs in the image of the camera. Software for using this camer[...]

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