To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.
When connecting to the USB port, please connect
to the USB port with mark.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Owner’s Record
The model number and the serial number are located
on the bottom of the camera. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to this
number whenever you call your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. VGP-UVC100
Serial No. ________________________________
FCC Notice
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.
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 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
Customer Information Service Center nearest you,
call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800961-7669 in Canada.
The number below is for FCC related matters only.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:SONY
Model No.:VGP-UVC100
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:16530 Via Esprillo,
Telephone No.:858-942-2230
This 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.
San Diego, CA 92127
U.S.A.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
For customers in Europe
This product conforms with the following
European Directives:
This product complies with European standards
EN55022 Class B and EN55024 for use in the
following areas: residential, commercial and light
industrial.
Pictures and/or sound distortion may occur if this
unit is positioned in close proximity to any
equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.
Repair and maintenance only by authorized Sony
technicians. Improper use and repairs can create a
safety hazard.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive
by using connecting cables not longer than 3 meters.
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Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
• Sony, VAIO, , and the Eco Info logo
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
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International Business Machines Corporation.
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registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by SONY is under license.
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Incorporated 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® XP Home
Edition, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional and
Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition are
referred to as Windows XP.
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” software.
• Various camera settings, such as Backlight compensation adjustment and
brightness, added effects, such as setting a frame, etc., with “VGPUVC100 device driver.”
• Video chatting when used as a web camera.
Note
Your “Messenger Software” may change the microphone volume automatically to
prevent the speaker from howling; the software lowers the speaker volume when the
microphone is close to the speaker. If voices are not easily audible, use a headphone or
headset.
Refer to the help section of your software instructions for details.
Compatible Computers
The camera is designed to work with computers pre-installed with
Windows XP* and equipped with USB ports.
* Requires Windows XP Service Pack 2 to be installed. If it is not installed,
download it from Microsoft’s website.
Notes
• There is no guarantee of proper operation on a home-built computer or OS upgrade/
multi-boot.
• In the above operation environments, there is no guarantee of proper operation on every
computer.
•A computer equipped with a camera is incompatible. Even if the camera is connected to
the computer, you cannot use it.
• The following operation environments are necessary for capturing still images and
movies in the size of VGA or the larger size.
CPU: Pentium III, or Celeron 1.2 GHz or more
We recommend 256 MB of memory or more.
We recommend reducing the screen size or image size, if the image is distorted during
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capturing.
• 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.
Setting up
Checking the supplied accessories
Remove the camera from the box and make sure that the box contains the
accessories listed below.
If any of the accessories are missing, contact the Sony dealer where you
purchased this product or a Sony service representative in your area.
• Visual Communication Camera
• Installation disc (CD-ROM × 1)
• Operating instructions (this manual)
• Warranty card*
* The accessories included vary according to country and region.
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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 this manual, the CD-ROM drives or multiple disk drives are referred to as
“the CD-ROM drive.” For details on how to connect a CD-ROM drive, refer to the
manuals provided with your computer or CD-ROM drive.
• To use “VAIO Camera Capture Utility,” more than 2 GB free space of the hard disc is
necessary.
• Update Windows before installing the driver and software.
• Exit all software before installing the driver and software.
• Log on as Administrator before installing the driver and software.
• If the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box appears, click “Cancel,” then
disconnect the camera from your computer and reinstall it.
1 Turn on the computer, start the Windows operating system
and insert the supplied installation disc into the CD-ROM
drive.
The installation program starts automatically and the “Sony Visual
Communication Camera VGP-UVC100 Application Installer Setup”
screen appears.
2 Make sure that the checkbox to install the software has been
checked, and click “Next.”
z Hint
The checkbox will not appear if the software is already installed.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions until the setup finishes and
display closes.
z Hint
Click “Yes” if a restart pop-up message appears after installation.
4 Connect the USB cable of the camera to the USB port on
your computer.
The necessary driver is installed automatically.
Click “Yes” if a restart pop-up message appears after installation. After
restarting Windows, you can begin using the camera.
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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 designed to constantly secure a fixed amount of USB bandwidth for data
transfer to display high-quality images. Therefore, if you use a USB hub to connect
USB composite device simultaneously, the amount of bandwidth available for data
transfer might not be sufficient to support proper operation.
z Hints
• When there are the multiple USB ports, after connecting the USB cable to different
USB ports, the necessary driver is automatically installed. Click “Yes” if a restart popup message appears after installation. After restarting Windows and connecting to the
USB port, you can begin using the camera.
• If the driver is not properly installed, uninstall and then reinstall. Refer to the PDF
manual to confirm installing and to uninstall. For details on how to see the PDF
manual, see page 10.
Mounting the camera
When mounting directly
Mount the camera onto the display panel.
Pinch the arms together and hang the camera on top of the display panel.
z Hint
Depending on the type of computer you use, this camera sometimes cannot be mounted
directly.
In this case, see “Placing horizontally” on the next page for details.
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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 USB cable while your computer is in power-saving mode, and then
connect it again, the camera may not be detected.
1 Close the software used by the camera.
2 Pull out the USB cable from your computer, and then
remove the camera.
Note
If you pull on the cable itself when disconnecting the USB cable, you may damage
the cable. Make sure that you hold onto the connector when disconnecting the cable.
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Activating software
Press the CAPTURE button on the camera.
“VAIO Camera Capture Utility” software activates.
Capturing still images and movies requires “VAIO Camera Capture
Utility.” When you change the setup of the camera and add effects to
images, “VGP-UVC100 device driver” is available. For details
regarding use, see the PDF manual in the supplied installation disc and
the help section of “VAIO Camera Capture Utility.”
Note
The start-up time of software depends on your computer. Once you press the
CAPTURE button, wait for being activated.
CAPTURE button
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Seeing the PDF manual
The way to capture still images and movies and to change the setup of the
camera, such as adjustment of Backlight Comp and brightness, are
described in the PDF manual included the supplied installation disc.
z Hints
• The supplied installation disc is required to be inserted in the CD-ROM drive in
advance. When the installation disc is inserted, the “Sony Visual Communication
Camera VGP-UVC100 Application Installer Setup” screen will appear. Click “Cancel”
when you finish installing the driver and software.
• To see the PDF manual, Adobe Reader is necessary. If it is not installed on your
computer, download from the following website:
http://www.adobe.com/
1 Click the “Start” button, “My computer” and then double click
the CD-ROM drive icon.
2 Open the “Manual” folder and then open the “GB” folder.
3 Double click “VGP-UVC100_manual_gb.pdf.”
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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, it may warp or be damaged.
• Locations subject to direct
sunlight or next to heating
appliances
The camera may warp or be damaged.
• Sandy locations, such as the
beach
Do not place the camera in a location
where sand may be present, such as the
beach or other sandy areas. Doing so
may damage the camera, and in some
cases, repair may not be possible.
• Do not point the lens at the sun.
This could cause burn-in or other lens
damage. Be careful when leaving the
camera next to a window or outdoors.
Operation
• Do not remove the camera’s USB cable
during operation. Doing so may cause
the camera to malfunction.
• Do not place any objects on top of the
camera.
• Avoid placing the camera in locations
subject to sudden temperature changes.
Do not use the camera immediately
after moving it from a cold location to a
warm location, or after the ambient
temperature has risen drastically.
Otherwise, condensation may occur
inside the camera. Let the camera stand
for a moment before using it.
• Do not turn around the camera forcedly.
Doing so, the malfunction might occur.
• Do not use the computer except the
specification.
• Do not allow water or objects to get
inside the camera. Do not open the
camera.
Lens
Do not touch the lens.
Maintenance
Cleaning the cabinet
Wipe the outside of the camera 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 soft brush.
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Getting Help
This section provides information on how
to get help and support from Sony, and on
troubleshooting tips for your Visual
Communication Camera.
For customers in Europe
❑ VAIO-Link. For addresses and
numbers, refer to
http://www.vaio-link.com/
For customers in other
countries and regions
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:
❑ This guide explains how to use your
camera.
For customers in the United
States and Canada
❑ The Sony Customer Information
Service Center offers information
about your notebook and other Sony
products that work with your computer.
To contact Sony Customer Information
Service Center, call 1-888-4SONYPC
(1-888-476-6972).
❑ Sony Online Support
This service provides instant access to
information on commonly encountered
problems. Type a description of the
problem and the Knowledge Database
searches for the corresponding solutions
online. You can visit Sony Online
Support at
http://esupport.sony.com/
❑ VAIO Website provides Frequently
Asked Questions and solutions.
vaio-online.sony.com/
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