How to configure and use the built-in camera.

Two applications, ArcSoft® WebCam Companion™ 2 and ArcSoft Magic-i™ Visual Effects, are available to operate the built-in camera on VAIO® computers that shipped with the Windows Vista® operating system.

IMPORTANT: This information applies only to computers using the operating systems listed below this article in the Applicable Products and Categories section.

NOTES:

• Not all computers have a built-in camera. To determine if your computer has a built-in camera, check the computer specifications. Manuals are posted on your model support page.
• If the camera is not functioning properly, download and install the original or updated Sony® Visual Communication driver. Downloads are posted on your model support page.

Both applications can be opened from the All Programs menu.

The ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2 software includes the following features:

• Image capture
• Record video
• Motion detection
• Editing

NOTE:  Help files are available from within the application by clicking Help on the menu bar, and then Application Help.

The ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects software includes the following features:

• Face tracking
• Zoom
• Filters
• Mirror
• Distort
• Frame overlays
• Image themes
• Avatars

NOTE:  Help files are available from within the application by clicking the question mark (?) icon on the menu bar.