Sony XAV-C1 manual Getting Help Images captured with the camera are not clear

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The images captured with the camera are not clear

Shooting under fluorescent light may produce reflections.

Red or green noise may occur if the captured images include dark portions.

If you import a still image of resolution 640 x 480, the image may appear grainy.

The viewing image and the captured image may differ when you import a still image of size 640 x 480.

Check that the lens of the camera lens is clean.

Use the focus ring to adjust the focus.

There are picture gaps and sound gaps when importing video images

If you are shooting using a battery pack, use the AC profile in PowerPanel. See the PowerPanel software help file for details.

Gaps may occur due to the effect settings in the Smart Capture software. See the online help of the Smart Capture help file for details.

The camera does not show any images

Check that you are not using any other application, such as Smart Capture, which is using the camera. If the camera still does not show any images, restart your computer.

Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete or turning off the computer with the power switch may result in data loss in files that are currently open.

I cannot record using Smart Capture, Smart Write, or Smart Label

1Double-click in the task tray.

2Select Properties from the Option menu.

3Check Record and Microphone, and click OK.

4Uncheck “Mute” in microphone if it is checked.

Smart Write and Smart Label do not start

Reinstall the software using the Application Recovery CD.

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Contents Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Owner’s Record Safety InformationDeclaration of Conformity Regulatory InformationFCC Part Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act United StatesIndustry Canada Notice Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada Page Contents Vaio PictureBook Notebook User Guide Connecting Peripheral DevicesContents Using the Smart UtilitiesXii Welcome Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Ergonomic ConsiderationsWelcome Page Front Locating the Controls and ConnectorsLeft Monitor connectorRight Using Your C1 PictureBook ComputerBottom Using the AC Adapter Connecting a Power SourceTo remove the AC adapter To insert the battery pack Using Battery PowerBattery Indicator Light Status Meaning To remove the battery pack Starting Your C1 PictureBook Computer Shutting Down Your C1 PictureBook Computer Registering Windows Registering Your Computer Key Description Using the KeyboardUsing Your C1 PictureBook Computer Combination Function Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 KeyIndicator Function IndicatorsLight Off Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/Functions FeatureAction Description Using the Pointing DevicePointing device cover supplied To connect the floppy disk drive Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo insert a diskette Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide To remove a diskette To insert a PC card Using PC CardsPC card To remove a PC card To use infrared communication with a digital still camera Using Infrared Communication DevicesTo use infrared communication with another computer Infrared port Degrees To activate System Suspend mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode System Suspend ModeTo activate System Hibernation mode System Hibernation ModePage Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a PrinterTo connect a printer To connect a computer display Connecting an External DisplayTo connect a projector Connecting Peripheral Devices To remove the VGA adapterTo select a display To connect an external mouse Connecting an External USB MouseTo connect the CD-ROM drive Connecting the CD-ROM DriveTo insert a CD-ROM Gently press on the CD-ROM drive lid until it clicks shut To connect a digital video camera recorder Connecting a Digital Video Camera RecorderTo display the Sony Notebook Setup screen Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenVaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Tab Descriptions Icon Description Controlling Power ManagementPower Management Profiles Customizing Your C1 PictureBook ComputerVaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Icon Description Power Management CommandsCustomizing Your C1 PictureBook Computer Icon Description To activate PowerPanelActivating BatteryScope Displaying Battery InformationTo activate BatteryScope To customize the BatteryScope toolbar and alarm system Battery Icon DescriptionsDisplaying Detailed Battery Information Battery icon Battery statusTo use the PPK Setup screen Using the internal timer Using the Programmable Power Key with Other KeysDisplay mode Function Selecting the Display ModeSelecting dual display mode Using the Dual Display FunctionReleasing the dual display setting Setting the colors and resolution for each displayCustomizing the virtual desktop Using the scroll/zoom function Changing the Pointing Device settingsUsing the Press-select function Adjusting the pointing device sensitivityPage Capturing a still image Using Smart CaptureCapture button To exit Smart Capture Using the Smart UtilitiesTo close Still Viewer Attached still image Capturing a video clip Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide To end Smart Capture To play back captured video clipsTo end Movie Player Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Using the Smart Utilities Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide To insert an image Using Smart WriteTo record your voice Using Smart Publisher To create a voice memo Using Smart LabelTo import images using the camera Getting Help Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Getting Help TroubleshootingMy computer won’t start Pointer moves across the screen on its own My LCD does not display anythingCannot play a CD-ROM My computer locks upMy software program locks up or crashes Movements of the displayed images are awkward not smoothMy modem does not work When I press Fn+F3, I see the message Sound DisabledMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette My speaker has no soundMy mouse does not work My modem connection is slowCannot use DV devices and messages appear on the screen Game images or video images are not clear My PC card is not workingImage in the viewfinder of Smart Capture is grainy Camera does not show any images Getting Help Images captured with the camera are not clearSmart Write and Smart Label do not start Using the System Recovery CDs Using the System and Application Recovery CDsPage To use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDsOn Handling the LCD Screen On the Power SourceOn Handling On InstallationOn Handling CD-ROMs On Moisture CondensationOn Upgrading the System On Handling DiskettesOn Using Batteries Vaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide On Cleaning CD-ROMsOn Maintenance Page C1 PictureBook Computer Warranty Limited Warranty StatementVaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Garantie Restreinte Limited Warranty StatementVaio C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Battery Limited Warranty Page Index Setup screen 43 starting 12 troubleshooting Index Keyboard 16-18,20 Navigation keys Connecting NetworkPower setting USB