Sony PCGA-UVC10 User Manual

4-668-843-11(1)

Visual Communication Camera

Operating Instructions

PCGA-UVC10

2002 Sony Corporation

WARNING

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 No. ________________________________

For customers in the U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCGA-UVC10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Oradell, NJ 07649 USA

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Pour les utilisateurs au Canada

AVERTISSEMENT

Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, gardez cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme ICES-003 du Canada.

The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. The number below is for FCC related matters only.

• is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.

• All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In this manual, the ™ or ® marks are not specified.

In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition is referred to as Windows 98 SE. In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000. In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition is referred to as Windows Me. In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition and Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional are referred to as Windows XP.

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 Camera ................................ 11

Connecting the camera to

a notebook .................................. 12

Connecting the camera to

a desktop computer....................... 13

Attaching the camera to a tripod .. 14

Disconnecting the camera ............ 15

Capturing images with

the camera .................................. 15

Setting the volume ........................ 17

Precautions .......................................... 18

Maintenance ........................................ 19

Getting Help ........................................ 19

Specifications ...................................... 20

Troubleshooting ................................... 21

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 upgraded using Windows XP upgrade software provided by Sony Corporation (hereafter referred to as “computers upgraded to Windows XP”). The camera cannot be used with any other computer.

Introduction

Using this camera, you can capture movies and still images. You can send captured movies to friends using Video Mail, or create a panorama image by joining together a number of still images.*

* PictureGear Ver. 2.5 SE or later must be installed on your computer .

Further, you can use this camera together with your computer to make Internet video calls.

XP Ready and have been

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 × 1)

• Mounting adapter

• Adhesive sheet

• Visual Communication Camera Operating Instructions (this document)

• Warranty

Names of Parts

Front

Rear

CAPTURE button

Focus ring

Microphone

Lense

Arm plate

Arm

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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-ROM drive.” For details on how to connect a CD-ROM drive, refer to the User’s Manual or electronic manual supplied with the CD-ROM drive.

• Before connecting the camera to your computer, make sure you install the driver as explained in this document. If the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box appears, click “Cancel”, then disconnect the camera from your computer and reinstall it.

• This camera can only be used with Sony VAIO computers with preinstalled Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows XP, or with computers that have been upgraded to Windows XP.

Installing the driver

Install the PCGA-UVC10 device driver.

Note

With Windows 2000, log on with Administrator account, and with Windows XP, log on with a Computer Administrator account.

1 Turn on the power to your computer and start up Windows,

then insert the supplied installation disc into the CD-ROM drive.

The installation program starts automatically, and the “Sony Visual Communication Camera PCGA-UVC10 Application Installation Setup” screen appears.

2 Confirm that the software you want to install is selected, and

then click “Next”.

z Hint

If the software is already installed, the checkbox does not appear.

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 driver is automatically installed. If the message prompting you to restart your computer appears, click “Yes”. After Windows restarts, you can use the camera.

Checking that the driver is installed

1 Connect the camera to your computer.

For connection details, see “Connecting the camera to a Notebook” (page 12) or “Connecting the camera to a desktop computer” (page

13).

2 With 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 appears.

3 Double-click “System”.

The “System Properties” dialog box appears.

4 Click the “Hardware” tab, and then click the “Device

Manager” button. (Depending on the operating system you are using, you may need to click the “Device Manager” tab.

The “Device Manager” screen appears.

5 Click the plus symbol (+) to the left of “Imaging Device” on

the “Device Manager” screen.

If the “Sony Visual Communication Camera PCGA-UVC10” screen appears, the driver is properly installed.

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