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Installing the driver and the software – Sony VGP-UVC100 User Manual

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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.”

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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.

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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.