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Using Your VAIO Computer >
Using the Built-in Camera
Using the Built-in Camera
Your computer is equipped with a built-in
MOTION EYE
camera.
With the preinstalled image capture software, you can perform the following operations:
❑
Capturing still images and movies
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Sensing and capturing object movements for monitoring purposes
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Editing captured data
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Turning on the computer activates the built-in camera.
Video conference is possible with the appropriate software.
!
Launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera.
Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built-in camera.
You cannot operate the built-in camera with the
Microsoft Windows Movie Maker
software.
To use the preinstalled image capture software
1
Press the
CAPTURE
button on your computer, if equipped, or click
Start
,
All Programs
,
ArcSoft WebCam Companion
2
, and
WebCam Companion 2
.
2
Click the desired icon in the main window.
For detailed information on how to use the software, see the help file included with the software.
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When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place, click the
Capture
icon or the
Record
icon in the main window, and then click the
WebCam Settings
icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window.