Visual Communication Camera PCGA-UVC11A Operating Instructions / Manual de instrucciones / IMPORTANTE! POR FAVOR LEA DETALLADAMENTE ESTE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE CONECTAR Y OPERAR ESTE EQUIPO. RECUERDE QUE UN MAL USO DE SU APARATO PODRIA ANULAR LA GARANTIA.
English 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 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. PCGA-UVC11A 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-UVC11A Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 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. 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 NMB-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. 2 GB
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. 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 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, Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition* are referred to as Windows XP. * Support for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition is provided only in the U.S.A. and Canada. Table of Contents Before Using This Product... 4 Introduction... 4 Supplied Accessories... 5 Names of Parts... 6 Setting Up the Camera... 7 Installing the driver and the software... 7 Installing the Wireless LAN driver... 12 Connecting the Camera... 14 When mounting directly... 14 When you cannot mount directly... 15 Using the mounting adapter... 15 Fastening using an adhesive sheet... 17 Setting horizontally... 18 Attaching the camera to a tripod... 19 Disconnecting the camera... 20 Using the Camera... 21 Capturing images with the camera... 21 Capturing images backward... 23 Setting the camera microphone volume... 23 If you cannot record with the camera microphone... 24 Precautions... 26 Maintenance... 27 Getting Help... 28 Specifications... 29 Troubleshooting... 30 GB 3 GB
Before Using This Product This camera is designed for use with Sony VAIO computers running the preinstalled Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows XP operating systems, or VAIO computers that are Windows XP Ready and have been upgraded with Windows XP upgrade software provided by Sony Corporation (hereafter referred to as computers upgraded to the Windows XP operating system ). The camera is not designed for use with any other computer. Introduction You can use this camera to capture still images and movies, which are then saved on your computer. Using the Network Smart Capture software allows you to share images and movies captured with the camera with your friends and family through e-mail. You can also capture still images with the Web Camera mode of the camera at the interval that you specify. These images can be uploaded to a Web site in real time. You can also use the camera to video chat with Windows Messenger or NetMeeting. z Hint For details, refer to the Network Smart Capture software help. 4 GB
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 (PCGA-UVC11A) PCGA-UVC11A installation disc (CD-ROM) Mounting adapter Adhesive sheet (Large/medium/small) Operating instructions (this document) Warranty* End User Software License Agreement * The accessories included vary according to country and region. 5 GB
Names of Parts Front Camera Focus ring Microphone Lens Arm plate Rear CAPTURE button Arm 6 GB
Setting Up the Camera Before using the camera, you must install the required driver and software on your computer using the supplied installation disc. Notes Make sure that the optical drive (CD-ROM or DVD drive) 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 an external CD-ROM drive, refer to the manuals provided with your computer or the CD-ROM drive. Before connecting the camera to your computer, make sure that you install the driver and the software 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. The preinstalled Wireless LAN driver for Sony VAIO computer models PCG-SRX55TC/SRX55TH/SRX55TL/VX89/VX89P is incompatible when using the PCGA-UVC11A USB camera. For proper use, Sony recommends installing and using the Wireless LAN driver supplied with the PCGA-UVC11A USB camera. Follow the instructions below. In the U.S.A, for more information visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Installing the driver and the software Install the PCGA-UVC11A device driver and the Network Smart Capture software. Note On a computer running the Windows 2000 operating system, log on as Administrator before installing the driver and the software. On a computer running the Windows XP operating system, log on as an administrator before installing the driver and the software. 1 Turn on the computer. The Windows operating system starts. Close all other programs and insert the supplied installation disc into the CD-ROM drive. The installation program starts automatically and the Sony Visual Communication Camera PCGA-UVC11A Application Installer Setup screen appears. 2 Select your area from the list. Continued on next page 7 GB
3 Make sure that the software that you want to install is selected, and then click Next. z Hint If the software is already installed, the check box does not appear. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. Click Next or Previous until the setup finishes and the display closes. z Hint When the installation is complete, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear. If it does, click Yes. 5 Connect the camera to your computer. The necessary driver and software are automatically installed. If the message prompting you to restart your computer appears, click Yes. After your Windows operating system restarts, you can begin using the camera. Checking that the driver is installed 1 Connect the camera to your computer. For connection details, see Connecting the Camera (page 14). 2 With the Windows XP operating system, click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. The System Properties dialog box appears. Go to Step 4. For operating systems other than the Windows XP operating system, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Control Panel appears. 3 Double-click System. The System Properties dialog box appears. 4 Click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button. Your operating system may require you to click the Device Manager tab. The Device Manager window appears. 8 GB
5 Click the plus symbol (+) to the left of Imaging Device in the Device Manager window. If Sony Visual Communication Camera PCGA-UVC11 appears, the driver is properly installed. 6 Click the plus symbol (+) to the left of Sound, Video, and Game Controllers in the Device Manager window. If Sony USB Microphone (PCGA-UVC11) appears, the driver is properly installed. 7 Click the plus symbol (+) to the left of USB Controllers, or Universal Serial Bus controllers on some systems, in the Device Manager window. If Sony Visual Communication Camera (PCGA-UVC11) appears, the driver is properly installed. 8 Close the Device Manager window. Click OK in the System Properties dialog box. Your operating system may require you to click OK in the System Properties dialog box. Note If a driver is not displayed or an exclamation mark (!) appears next to it, the driver is not installed properly. Follow the steps for Uninstalling a driver, and after you have deleted the driver, reinstall it. Uninstalling the driver If the driver is not installed correctly, follow the steps below to uninstall, and then reinstall the driver. Notes On a computer running the Windows 2000 operating system, log on as Administrator before uninstalling the driver. On a computer running the Windows XP operating system, log on as an administrator before uninstalling the driver. Before uninstalling the driver, close the software application used with the camera. 1 Connect the camera to your computer. For connection details, see Connecting the Camera (page 14). Continued on next page 9 GB
2 With the Windows XP operating system, click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. The System Properties dialog box appears. Go to Step 4. For operating systems other than the Windows XP operating system, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Control Panel appears. 3 Double-click System. The System Properties dialog box appears. 4 Click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button. Your operating system may require you to click the Device Manager tab. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Click the plus symbol (+) to the left of USB Controllers, or Universal Serial Bus controllers on some systems, in the Device Manager window. 6 Click Sony Visual Communication Camera (PCGA-UVC11) or USB Composite Device, and then click Uninstall or Remove. The Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears. 7 Click OK. 8 Close the Device Manager window. Click OK in the System Properties dialog box. Your operating system may require you to click OK in the System Properties dialog box. Uninstalling the software If you do not want to use the Network Smart Capture software or need more space on the hard disk of your computer, you can remove the software by performing the following procedure. Note On a computer running the Windows 2000 operating system, log on as Administrator before uninstalling the software. On a computer running the Windows XP operating system, log on as an administrator before uninstalling the software. 10 GB
1 Close the Network Smart Capture software. 2 With the Windows XP operating system, click Start, and then click Control Panel. With other operating systems, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Control Panel appears. 3 With the Windows XP operating system, click Add or Remove Programs. With other operating systems, double-click Add/Remove Programs. The Add or Remove Programs window, Add/Remove Programs window, or Add/Remove Program Properties dialog box appears. 4 With the Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems, in the list of installed software, select Network Smart Capture, and then click Change/Remove. With the Windows Me operating system, in the list of installed software, select Network Smart Capture, and then click Add/Remove. A confirmation message appears. 5 Click OK. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the procedure. Continued on next page 11 GB
Installing the Wireless LAN driver Only necessary for the PCG-SRX55TC/SRX55TH/SRX55TL/VX89/ VX89P. Note Do not perform the following procedure with models other than the ones mentioned above. 1 Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. The System Properties dialog box appears. 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button. The Device Manager window appears. 3 Click the plus symbol (+) to the left of Network adapters, right-click ORiNOCO Mini PCI Card, and then click Update Driver on the shortcut menu. The hardware update wizard starts. 4 In the dialog box, select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next. 5 Select Don t search. I will choose the driver to install, and then click Next. 6 In Network adapters, click Have Disk. 7 Click Browse, select the UPDATE\WirelessLAN folder on the CD-ROM, and then click OK. 8 Click Next. 9 Click Finish. 12 GB
Confirming the installation of the Wireless LAN driver 1 Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. The System Properties dialog box appears. 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button. The Device Manager window appears. 3 Click the plus symbol (+) to the left of Network adapters, right-click ORiNOCO Mini PCI Card, and then click Update Driver on the shortcut menu. 4 Click the Driver tab. If the version of the driver is 7.16.0.189, then it was installed properly. 13 GB
Connecting the Camera This section describes how to connect the camera to your computer. 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 Setting Up the Camera (page 7). Do not connect or disconnect the camera s USB cable while your Windows operating system is starting or shutting down. Doing so may cause the camera or your computer to malfunction. Do not disconnect and then quickly reconnect the camera s USB cable. Doing so may 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 multiple USB devices simultaneously, the amount of bandwidth available for data transfer may be insufficient to support proper operation. When mounting directly To mount to a computer that use a raised type display panel, such as those found on notebook computer or LCD unitized desktop model, the camera can be mounted directly by fitting the camera arm onto the display panel, as shown below. 1 Mount the camera onto the display panel. Holding the arm plate, pull out the rear arm as shown in the illustration below, and hang the camera on top of the display panel. Arm Display Panel Arm plate 14 GB
2 Connect the camera USB cable to the computer s USB connector. Refer to the operating instructions manual that came with your computer or the electronic manual to locate the position of the USB connector on your computer. z Hint Depending on the type of computer you use, this camera sometimes cannot be connected directly. If that is the case, see the section When you cannot mount directly below for details. When you cannot mount directly If the camera cannot be mounted directly by its arm, mount the camera using one of the steps outlined below. Using the mounting adapter (see page 15) Fastening using an adhesive sheet (see page 17) Setting horizontally (see page 18) Attaching the camera to a tripod (see page 19) Using the mounting adapter If your computer does not allow the camera to be mounted directly because the display panel is too thick, then the camera cannot be mounted using its arm. In this case, use the mounting adapter and adhesive sheet (large and medium) as shown below. 1 Apply the adhesive sheet (large and medium) to the mounting adapter. Peel off the cover of the two sided tape and apply the adhesive sheet (large and medium) to the mounting adapter. Then, peel off the protective cover on the top of the adhesive sheet. Note When applying the adhesive sheet to the mounting adapter, make sure that the camera and the mounting adapter are free of dust and dirt. Adhesive sheet (large) Mounting adapter Adhesive sheet (medium) Continued on next page 15 GB
2 Fasten the mounting adapter to location where the camera will be mounted. Mounting adapter 3 Mount the camera to the mounting adapter. Holding the arm plate, pull out the rear arm as shown in the illustration below, and hang the camera on top of the mounting adapter. Mounting adapter Arm plate Arm Arm plate Arm Mounting adapter Display Panel 4 Connect the camera USB cable to the computer s USB connector. Refer to the manuals provided with your computer to locate the position of the USB connector on your computer. 16 GB
Fastening using an adhesive sheet The camera can be fastened to any flat surface, such as the top of an LCD monitor, using the supplied adhesive sheet (small). 1 Peel off the cover of the two sided tape and apply the adhesive sheet (small) to the bottom side of the camera. Note When applying the adhesive sheet, make sure that the camera is free of dust and dirt. 2 Peel off the protective cover on the top of the adhesive sheet and apply the camera to the location to mount the camera. 3 Connect the camera USB cable to the computer s USB connector. Refer to the manuals provided with your computer to locate the position of the USB connector on your computer. Continued on next page 17 GB
Setting horizontally Use the mounting adapter as shown below to set the camera horizontally on a flat and steady surface, such as the CRT display or the top of your computer. 1 Attach the camera to the mounting adapter. Holding the arm plate, pull out the rear arm as shown in the illustration below, and attach the camera to the mounting adapter. Make sure that you place the mounting adapter on a level, stable surface. Arm plate Arm Mounting adapter 2 Connect the camera USB cable to the computer s USB connector. Refer to the manuals provided with your computer to locate the position of the USB connector on your computer. 18 GB
Attaching the camera to a tripod You can attach the camera to a tripod to capture images. Tripod screw Notes Do not walk around with the camera when it is attached to the tripod. If the camera falls, it could be damaged. Do not use a tripod with a screw that exceeds 0.28 inches (7 mm) in length. If you use a tripod with a screw longer than 0.28 inches (7 mm) in length, the camera will not be stable when it is attached, and it may be damaged. When attaching the camera, first make sure that the tripod is stable, then attach the camera so that it is horizontal. If the camera is tilted, it could fall. When adjusting the position of the camera, protect it from falling by supporting both the tripod handle and the camera with your hands. When adjusting the camera angle, focus, or positioning of the USB cable, make sure you support the camera with your hand. When operating the capture button on the camera, make sure you support the camera with your hand. Make sure you use a tripod that is big enough to support the weight of the camera without tipping. 1 Attach the tripod screw hole on the mounting adapter to the tripod screw. 2 Attach the camera to the mounting adapter. 3 Connect the camera USB cable to the computers USB connector. Refer to the manuals provided with your computer to locate the position of the USB connector on your computer. Continued on next page 19 GB
Disconnecting the camera Notes If you disconnect the camera while the computer is on, follow the steps below. If you do not follow these steps the computer may malfunction. 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 Disconnect the USB cable, and then remove the camera. Notes 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. When removing the camera from the mounting adapter, spread the arm plate with your hand, and then remove the camera. 20 GB
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 Setting Up the Camera (page 7). When using software such as Network Smart Capture that can be used with this camera, do not disconnect the cameras USB cable while running the software or when starting up or quitting. Doing so can cause the computer to become unstable. Disconnect the USB cable after all software have been shut down. For Customers Using DVgate Motion Before using DVgate Motion, make sure that you remove the cameras USB cable from the USB connector of your computer. Capturing images with the camera You can use the Network Smart Capture software to capture images with the camera. For details about how to install the Network Smart Capture software, see Installing the driver and the software (page 7). For operational details, refer to the Network Smart Capture software help. 1 Connect the camera to your computer. The camera s USB cable can be connected or disconnected while your computer is on. For details, see Connecting the Camera (page 14). 2 Start the Network Smart Capture software. Continued on next page 21 GB
3 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. 4 Press the CAPTURE button to capture the image. In addition to attaching the camera to your computer, you can hold it in your hand as shown in the illustration to capture images from a variety of angles. z Hint If you want to use the camera while holding it in your hand, we recommend that you cancel the Network Smart Capture software mirror display function. Note Make sure that the Network Smart Capture software mirror display function was canceled before using the camera in this manner. z Hint If the background is too bright or the subject too dark, for example, we recommend that you enable the Network Smart Capture software backlight compensation function. 22 GB
Capturing images backward You can rotate the camera as illustrated below, allowing you to capture images backward without having to reposition the camera. Camera Setting the camera microphone volume Note Names and screens displayed may differ depending on the operating system that you are using. 1 Double-click ( depending on your operating system) on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. The Volume Control window appears. 2 On the Options menu, click Properties (or Options, depending on the operating system that you are using). The Properties dialog box appears. Continued on next page 23 GB
3 Select Sony PCGA-UVC11 in the Mixer device list, and then click OK. The Capture dialog box appears. z Hint If the Capture dialog box does not appear, the driver may not be properly installed. See Checking that the driver is installed (page 8), and check whether the driver is properly installed. 4 Make sure that audio input from the camera microphone is enabled. Make sure that the Mute all check box is not selected. If it is, clear it. 5 Adjust the volume of camera microphone input. Move the slider for the controller in step 4 to adjust the volume. Make a video or audio recording using your software. If the audio plays back correctly, the settings are complete. If you cannot record with the camera microphone Depending on your software, you may have to set the audio input device manually. Follow the procedures below to set audio input device to the camera microphone, according to your operating system. z Hint If you are using the Network Smart Capture software, you do not need to perform the procedures below. With the Windows XP operating system 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. Control Panel appears. 2 Click Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices. The Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices window appears. 3 Click Sounds and Audio Devices. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box appears. 24 GB
4 On the Audio tab, under Sound recording, select Sony PCGA-UVC11 from the Default device list. 5 Click OK to close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box. With the Windows Me operating system 1 Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click Sounds and Multimedia. The Sounds and Multimedia Properties dialog box appears. z Hint If Sounds and Multimedia does not appear in Control Panel, click view all Control Panel options on the left of the window. 3 On the Audio tab, under Sound Recording, select Sony PCGA-UVC11 from the Preferred device list. 4 Click OK to close the Sounds and Multimedia Properties dialog box. With the Windows 2000 operating system 1 Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click Sounds and Multimedia. The Sounds and Multimedia Properties dialog box appears. 3 On the Audio tab, under Sound Recording, select Sony PCGA-UVC11 from the Preferred device list. 4 At the bottom of the Sounds and Multimedia Properties dialog box, select the Use only preferred devices check box. 5 Click OK to close the Sounds and Multimedia Properties dialog box. 25 GB
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. 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. Lens Do not touch the lens. Notes on discs Note the following in order to protect data stored on discs. If the edge of the label on the disc is off the disc surface or the label is not sticky enough to stay on the disc surface, the label may stick to the interior of the disc drive and cause a malfunction of your computer. Make sure that the label is properly fixed on the disc surface before using the disc. Sony assumes no liability for any malfunction of your computer or damage to the media caused by improper labeling. Please thoroughly read instruction notes of your label software and label sheets. 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 Do not touch the data side of the disc (opposite the label), and hold the disc as shown below. Do not scratch the disc. 26 GB
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 use in order to prevent data damage. Use an oil-based felt pen when writing on a disc. Cleaning the disc Fingerprints and other contamination on the disc surface can lead to reading errors. Always keep the disc clean. To clean the disc, lightly wipe it from the center outwards. 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. To remove stubborn stains, lightly moisten the cloth before wiping the disc, and use a dry cloth afterwards. Do not use benzine, record cleaning liquid, antistatic fluids or other substances that may damage the surface of the disc. Never use cleaners on an unused disc. Use specific CD cleaners to take off dust. You may not be able to write on the discs if there are scratches or dust on the unrecorded area. Be careful not to damage the discs. 27 GB
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 other countries and regions VAIO Web site provides Frequently Asked Questions and solutions. vaio-online.sony.com/ 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 Cusotmer 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://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 28 GB
Specifications Visual Communication Camera Image pickup 1/5.5 370,000-pixel (310,000 effective pixels) color CMOS progressive scanning image sensor. Lens 2 groups of 2 lenses, F3.4 Focal length f=2.8 mm (0.1 inch) (equivalent to a 35 mm (1.4 inch) camera at f=40 mm (1.6 inch)) Focus range 30 mm to (1.2 inch to ) Angular field of view Horizontal approx. 47 Vertical approx. 36 White balance Auto/Indoors/Outdoors/Hold Shutter speed Auto/Hold Flicker cancel function Auto/50 Hz/60 Hz Video capture format YUY2/RGB24 bits Sizes 80 60, 160 120, 320 240, 640 480, 176 144, 352 288 Number of display frames Maximum: 30 frames/sec* * This rate differs depending on the specifications of your computer and the application you are using. Camera rotational range Approx. 220 Power consumption Approx. 0.5 W Interface USB (powered directly from the VAIO computer) Connector USB type A Dimensions Approx. 2.4 1.4 1.3 inches (60 34 33 mm) (W H D) Cable length Approx. 39.4 inches (100 cm) Weight Approx. 1.6 oz. (43 g) (main unit only) Operating environment Operating temperature 41 F to 95 F (5 C to 35 C) (temperature gradient less than 18 F (10 C)/hour) Operating humidity 20% to 80% (not condensed), provided that humidity is less than 65% at 95 F (35 C) (hygrometer reading of less than 84 F (29 C)) Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F ( 20 C to 60 C) (temperature gradient less than 18 F (10 C)/hour) Storage humidity 10% to 90% (not condensed), provided that humidity is less than 20% at 140 F (60 C) (hygrometer reading of less than 95 F (35 C)) Supplied accessories PCGA-UVC11A installation disc (CD-ROM 1) Mounting adapter (1) Adhesive sheet (3) Operating instructions (1) Warranty (1)* End User Software License Agreement (1) * The accessories included vary according to country and region. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 29 GB
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 28. Also refer to the manuals provided with your computer. Symptom The camera is not recognized by your computer. Images appear grainy in the Network Smart Capture finder Cause/Remedy The USB cable is not connected properly. c Close the currently open software, and reconnect the cable. The driver is not installed. c Check whether the driver is installed, and if the device does not display properly, install the driver. For details, see Setting Up the Camera (page 7). The driver was not installed properly. c Uninstall the driver, then restart your computer and install it again. For details, see Uninstalling the driver (page 9) and Installing the driver and the software (page 7). The USB root hub is not recognized by your computer. c Reinstall your Windows operating system properly. USB cannot be used. c Check the system properties for your computer. The camera is connected to your computer via a USB hub, and the power supplied by the USB hub is insufficient. c Use a USB hub that is capable of supplying 500 ma to the port. If your computer is equipped with multiple USB connectors, connect the camera to another USB connector and check whether it is recognized properly. If the camera is connected to the USB connector on the display, the display and your computer are not connected properly. c Check the connection method. When a fast-moving subject is displayed in the finder, horizontal banding may occur in the image, or horizontal lines may occur through the moving part of the image. However, this does not indicate a malfunction. 30 GB
Symptom 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 downloaded from the camera are not displayed. Sound is not recorded even though the microphone is connected. Cause/Remedy Light may be reflected in images captured under fluorescent light. If the downloaded image contains dark patches, red or green noise may appear. The lens is dirty. c Clean the lens. The image is out of focus. c Focus the image using the focus ring. Depending on the computer you are using, you may not be able to use the Fn key to adjust the volume when the camera is connected to your computer. Open the volume control from the taskbar or notification area and adjust the volume (page 23). Depending on the Network Smart Capture effect settings, frame dropout may occur. For details, refer to the Network Smart Capture help. If multiple software applications are open concurrently, the processing speed of your computer may be exceeded. Close any software applications you are not using. Your computer s power management function is enabled. c Check the CPU speed setting for your computer. For setting details, refer to the manuals provided with your computer. Images may stop for a few seconds in the following situations. However, this is not a defect. When a keyboard shortcut that uses the Fn key is performed. When the CPU load is too heavy. Multiple software applications are running concurrently. c Close one of the software applications. Depending on the screen mode and number of colors your computer is using, as well as other conditions of use, available video memory may be insufficient. c Reduce the resolution, or reduce the number of colors used. If you perform the above procedure and the images still do not appear, restart your computer. Check whether the recording control (or audio recording control) is set properly (page 23). If the device driver is not installed, sound may not be recorded even though the microphone is connected. Follow the procedure described in Installing the driver and the software (page 7) to install the driver. Depending on your software, you may have to set the microphone as the audio input method manually. For details about this setting, refer to your software s documentation or to If you cannot record with the camera microphone (page 24). Continued on next page 31 GB
Symptom When you connect the USB cable, the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears on your computer screen. Operation does not shift to the powersaving mode, and Windows operation becomes unstable. The LCD on your computer appears dark or enters power-saving mode while you are using the camera. The computer does not return from the video standby mode. The white balance is incorrect. When downloading still images, the image does not download immediately after you press the CAPTURE button. (An image occurring after the point when you pressed the CAPTURE button is downloaded.) Images downloaded from the camera appear white. Cause/Remedy The device driver is not installed. c Click Cancel in the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box and, after disconnecting the USB cable from the USB connector, follow the procedure described in Installing the driver and the software (page 7) to install the driver. Close all software applications currently in use and restart your computer. If you cannot restart your computer, refer to the manuals provided with your computer, and turn off the power. c Operating the computer s touch pad, mouse, or keyboard brings the computer out of the power-saving mode. c You can adjust the settings on the Power Schemes tab of the Power Options dialog box so that your computer does not go on standby. It is also possible to modify power options with independent power management applications. For details, refer to the manuals provided with your computer. Operating the computer s touch pad, mouse, or keyboard returns the computer from the power-saving mode. For details, refer to the manuals provided with your computer. If you close Network Smart Capture while Hold is selected for White Balance in the Network Smart Capture settings, the next time you start your computer, the white balance setting may not be adjusted properly. c If you select Auto for White Balance in the Network Smart Capture settings and wait a moment, the white balance will be adjusted automatically. Depending on the CPU speed of your computer, the processing load, and image size, the change in camera operation mode that occurs during download of still images may cause a lag between the time when you press the CAPTURE button and the time the image is actually downloaded. If Hold is selected for Shutter Speed in the Network Smart Capture settings, the appropriate shutter speed is not set, and images may appear white. c If you select Auto for Shutter Speed in the Network Smart Capture settings and wait a moment, the appropriate shutter speed will be set. 32 GB
Symptom Compared to the background, the subject is dark. When using the NetMeeting software, audio is choppy and difficult to hear. You can see the block noise on the images from the camera. Cause/Remedy If the background is too bright of the subject to dark, for example, we recommend that you enable the backlight compensation function. For details about this function, refer to the Help provided with the Network Smart Capture software. Depending on your network environment, the communication bandwidth may not be sufficient. Connect to a network with a higher bandwidth. If you connect the camera with devices equipped with zoom/ rotation buttons or other such buttons and you use the buttons while using the camera, you may be able to see the block noise on the images from the camera. c Wait until the problem corrects itself or restart the software used with the camera, correcting the problem. c Before using these buttons, close the software used with the camera. 33 GB
Español Nombre del producto: Cámara de comunicación visual Modelo: PCGA-UVC11A ADVERTENCIA Para evitar el riesgo de incendios o electrocuciones, no exponga la unidad a la lluvia ni a la humedad. Sony, VAIO, y el logotipo Eco Info son marcas comerciales de Sony Corporation. Microsoft y Windows son marcas comerciales registradas propiedad de Microsoft Corporation en Estados Unidos y/u otros países. Todos los demás nombres de sistemas, productos y servicios son marcas comerciales de sus respectivos propietarios. En este manual no se especifican las marcas o. En este manual, se hace referencia a Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional como Windows 2000. En este manual se hace referencia a Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition como Windows Me. En este manual se hace referencia a Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition y Microsoft Windows XP Professional como Windows XP. 2 ES Índice Antes de utilizar este producto... 3 Introducción... 3 Accesorios suministrados... 4 Nombres de las piezas... 5 Puesta en funcionamiento de la cámara... 6 Instalación del software y el controlador... 6 Instalación del controlador de la red inalámbrica... 11 Conexión de la cámara... 13 Si instala la cámara directamente... 13 Si no puede instalar la cámara directamente... 14 Utilización del adaptador de montaje... 14 Sujeción de la cámara con cinta adhesiva... 16 Ajuste de la cámara en posición horizontal... 17 Conexión de la cámara a un trípode... 18 Desconexión de la cámara... 19 Uso de la cámara... 20 Captura de imágenes con la cámara... 20 Captura de imágenes posteriores... 22 Ajuste del volumen del micrófono de la cámara... 22 Si no puede grabar con el micrófono de la cámara... 23 Precauciones... 26 Mantenimiento... 27 Obtención de ayuda... 28 Especificaciones... 29 Solución de problemas... 30
Antes de utilizar este producto Esta cámara está diseñada para utilizarse con equipos Sony VAIO que funcionen con los sistemas operativos Windows 2000, Windows Me o Windows XP preinstalados, o equipos VAIO preparados para Windows XP y que se han optimizado con el software de actualización de Windows XP que proporciona Sony Corporation (en adelante equipos actualizados al sistema operativo Windows XP ). No está diseñada para utilizarse con ningún otro equipo. Introducción Utilice esta cámara para capturar películas e fotos que, posteriormente, podrá guardar en el equipo. El software Network Smart Capture permite enviar las imágenes y películas capturadas con la cámara a amigos y familiares a través del correo electrónico. También es posible capturar fotos con un intervalo especificado mediante el modo Web Camera de la cámara. Estas imágenes pueden cargarse en un sitio Web en tiempo real. Asimismo, la cámara permite celebrar conversaciones con vídeo mediante Windows Messenger, o NetMeeting. ES z Sugerencia Si desea obtener más información, consulte la ayuda del software Network Smart Capture. 3 ES
Accesorios suministrados Saque la cámara de la caja y compruebe que dispone de todos los accesorios que se enumeran a continuación. Si falta algún componente, póngase en contacto con el distribuidor de Sony al que adquirió este producto o con un representante del servicio técnico de Sony de su zona. Cámara de comunicación visual (PCGA-UVC11A) Disco de instalación de PCGA-UVC11A (CD-ROM) Adaptador de montaje Cinta adhesiva (Grande/mediana/pequeña) Manual de instrucciones (este documento) Garantía* CONTRATO DE LICENCIA DE SOFTWARE PARA USUARIO FINAL * Los accesorios incluidos varían según el país y región. 4 ES
Nombres de las piezas Parte frontal Cámara Anillo de enfoque Micrófono Lente Abrazadera Parte posterior Botón Captura Brazo 5 ES
Puesta en funcionamiento de la cámara Antes de utilizar la cámara, instale el software y el controlador necesarios en el equipo mediante el disco de instalación suministrado. Notas Asegúrese de que la unidad óptica (unidad DVD o CD-ROM) del equipo está disponible. En este documento se hace referencia a la unidad de CD-ROM u otra unidad de disco como la unidad de CD-ROM. Para obtener más información acerca de cómo conectar una unidad de CD-ROM externa, consulte los manuales del equipo o de la unidad de CD-ROM. Antes de conectar la cámara al equipo, instale el controlador y el software como se describe en este documento. Si aparece el cuadro de diálogo Asistente para agregar nuevo hardware, haga clic en Cancelar, desconecte la cámara del equipo y vuelva a instalarla. El controlador de la red inalámbrica preinstalado para los modelos PCG-SRX55TC/ SRX55TH/SRX55TL/VX89/VX89P del equipo Sony VAIO es incompatible con la cámara PCGA-UVC11A USB. Sony recomienda instalar y utilizar el controlador de la red inalámbrica que se suministra con la cámara PCGA-UVC11A USB. Siga las instrucciones que se proporcionan a continuación. Si desea obtener más información, visite la página http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/lapc. Instalación del software y el controlador Instale el controlador de dispositivos PCGA-UVC11A y el software Network Smart Capture. Nota En un equipo que funcione con el sistema operativo Windows 2000, inicie una sesión como Administrador antes de instalar el controlador y el software. En un equipo que funcione con el sistema operativo Windows XP, inicie una sesión como Administrador antes de instalar el controlador y el software. 1 Encienda el equipo. Se inicia el sistema operativo Windows. Cierre los demás programas e inserte el disco de instalación suministrado en la unidad de CD-ROM. El programa de instalación se inicia automáticamente y aparece la pantalla Sony Visual Communication Camera PCGA-UVC11A Application Installer Setup. 2 Seleccione su área en la lista. 6 ES
3 Asegúrese de que selecciona el software que desea instalar y, a continuación, haga clic en Next. z Sugerencia Si el software ya está instalado, la casilla de verificación no aparecerá. 4 Siga las instrucciones que aparecen en pantalla. Haga clic en Next o Previous hasta que finalice la instalación y se cierre la pantalla. z Sugerencia Al finalizar la instalación, es posible que aparezca un mensaje indicándole que reinicie el equipo. En ese caso, haga clic en Yes. 5 Conecte la cámara al equipo. Se instalará automáticamente el controlador y el software correspondientes. Si aparece el mensaje indicándole que debe reiniciar el equipo, haga clic en Yes. Tras reiniciar el sistema operativo Windows, podrá empezar a utilizar la cámara. Confirmación de la instalación del controlador 1 Conecte la cámara al equipo. Si desea obtener más información acerca de la conexión, consulte Conexión de la cámara (página 13). 2 En el sistema operativo Windows XP, haga clic en Inicio y, con el botón derecho del ratón, haga clic en Mi PC y seleccione Propiedades. Aparecerá el cuadro de diálogo Propiedades del sistema. Vaya al paso 4. Para otros sistemas operativos que no sean Windows XP, haga clic en Inicio, seleccione Configuración y, a continuación, haga clic en Panel de control. Aparecerá la ventana Panel de control. 3 Haga doble clic en Sistema. Aparecerá el cuadro de diálogo Propiedades del sistema. Continúa 7 ES
4 Haga clic en la ficha Hardware y, a continuación, en el botón Administrador de dispositivos. Es posible que el sistema operativo solicite que haga clic en la ficha Administrador de dispositivos. Aparecerá la ventana Administrador de dispositivos. 5 Haga clic en el símbolo más (+) que aparece a la izquierda de Dispositivo de Imaging en la pantalla Administrador de dispositivos. Si aparece Sony Visual Communication Camera PCGA-UVC11, significa que el controlador se ha instalado correctamente. 6 Haga clic en el símbolo más (+) que aparece a la izquierda de Dispositivos de sonid, video y juegos en la pantalla Administrador de dispositivos. Si aparece Sony USB Microphone (PCGA-UVC11), significa que el controlador se ha instalado correctamente. 7 Haga clic en el símbolo más (+) que aparece a la izquierda de Controladora USB, (o Controladoras de bus serie universal en algunos sistemas) en la pantalla Administrador de dispositivos. Si se muestra la pantalla Sony Visual Communication Camera (PCGA-UVC11), significa que el controlador se ha instalado correctamente. 8 Cierre la ventana Administrador de dispositivos. Haga clic en Aceptar en el cuadro de diálogo Propiedades del sistema. Es posible que el sistema operativo solicite que haga clic en Aceptar en el cuadro de diálogo Propiedades del sistema. Nota Si en la pantalla no aparece ningún controlador, o se muestra un signo de exclamación (!), significa que el controlador no se ha instalado correctamente. Siga los pasos que se describen en el apartado Desinstalación de un controlador, y una vez eliminado el controlador pertinente, vuélvalo a instalar. 8 ES
Desinstalación de un controlador Si el controlador no se ha instalado correctamente, siga los pasos que se describen a continuación para desinstalarlo y vuélvalo a instalar. Notas En un equipo con Windows 2000 o Windows XP, inicie una sesión como Administrador antes de desinstalar el controlador. Antes de desinstalar el controlador, cierre la aplicación de software que utiliza con la cámara. 1 Conecte la cámara al equipo. Si desea obtener más información acerca de la conexión, consulte Conexión de la cámara (página 13). 2 En Windows XP, haga clic en Inicio y, con el botón derecho del ratón, haga clic en Mi PC y seleccione Propiedades. Aparecerá el cuadro de diálogo Propiedades del sistema. Vaya al Paso 4. Para otros sistemas operativos que no sean Windows XP, haga clic en Inicio, seleccione Configuración y, a continuación, haga clic en Panel de control. Aparecerá la ventana Panel de control. 3 Haga doble clic en Sistema. Aparecerá el cuadro de diálogo Propiedades del sistema. 4 Haga clic en la ficha Hardware y a continuación en el botón Administrador de dispositivos. Es posible que el sistema operativo solicite que haga clic en la ficha Administrador de dispositivos. Aparecerá la ventana Administrador de dispositivos. 5 Haga clic en el símbolo más (+) que aparece a la izquierda de Controladora USB, (o Controladoras de bus serie universal en algunos sistemas) en la pantalla Administrador de dispositivos. Continúa 9 ES