Sony VGN-BX500 User Manual
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Using Your VAIO Computer
Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera
Your computer is equipped with an built-in MOTION EYE camera to add video functionality to interactive communication
software, for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker.
software, for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker.
Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is ready for a video conference using
such software. To turn off the camera, press the CAMERA OFF button located above the keyboard. The CAMERA OFF
indicator illuminates to indicate the off-line state.
such software. To turn off the camera, press the CAMERA OFF button located above the keyboard. The CAMERA OFF
indicator illuminates to indicate the off-line state.
Note that launching or exiting your interactive communication software does not activate or deactivate the MOTION EYE
camera, respectively. Make sure that the camera is activated before using the software.
camera, respectively. Make sure that the camera is activated before using the software.
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The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. If another software application is using the camera, exit the
application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera.
application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera.
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The viewer window may show some noises, for example horizontal lines, if you view a rapid-moving object. This is normal and does not indicate a
malfunction.
malfunction.