Sony VGP-UVC100
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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).
“Installing the driver and the software” (page 5).
• When using software that can be used with this camera, do not disconnect/reconnect the
cameras USB cable while running the software or when starting up or quitting. Doing
so can cause the computer to become unstable. Disconnect/reconnect the USB cable
after all software has been shut down.
so can cause the computer to become unstable. Disconnect/reconnect the USB cable
after all software has been shut down.
Capturing still images and movies
The supplied “VAIO Camera Capture Utility” software enables you to
capture still images and movies. Refer to the help section of “VAIO
Camera Capture Utility” on how to use the software.
capture still images and movies. Refer to the help section of “VAIO
Camera Capture Utility” on how to use the software.
Note
The “VAIO Camera Capture Utility” software cannot work when other camera-related
software is in use. Exit all camera-related software before using the “VAIO Camera
Capture Utility” software.
software is in use. Exit all camera-related software before using the “VAIO Camera
Capture Utility” software.
1
Connect the camera cable to your computer’s USB port and
mount the camera on the computer.
mount the camera on the computer.
Refer to “Mounting the camera” on page 6 for details on how to install
the camera.
the camera.
2
Press the CAPTURE button.
The “VAIO Camera Capture Utility” software activates.
CAPTURE button