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How to setup VGN-SZ3XP/C webcam on Vista

by Merlino64 May 11, 2007 7:48PM PDT

Hi, recently bought the VGN-SZ3XP/C notebook which has a Vista Business free upgrade. This notebook has an integrated webcam that requires no installation on XP.

However, I can't get it to work on Vista. Does anybody know how to do it?

Thanks in advance,
Merlino

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Try this update...
by John.Wilkinson May 12, 2007 2:36AM PDT

Sony's support website does not have your model listed, but this update is available for a similar model to resolve compatibilities issues with the webcam and should work for you as well. Additional patches can be found here and here.

Hope this helps,
John

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Vaio VGN-SZ3XP/C Vista upgrade webcam troubleshoot
by joycap Feb 1, 2010 8:36PM PST

Hi,
As I came across a similar problem, I tried your advice and downloaded the camera utility and installed it. However, I've no idea yet how to activate the webcam. I tried skype and found that the cam was not recognized. Pls help.
Thanks,
Joyson

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Devices
by jeff_windows_team Feb 2, 2010 2:31AM PST

Is the camera recognized in the Device Manager?

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Vaio VGN-SZ3XP/C Vista upgrade webcam troubleshoot
by joycap Feb 2, 2010 8:45AM PST

No, the cam is not recognized in the device manager. Now what next?!
Thanks again for your timely response. Pls help.
Joyson

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patches
by jeff_windows_team Feb 3, 2010 5:59AM PST

Did you try the additional patches mentioned above?

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Vaio VGN-SZ3XP/C Vista upgrade webcam troubleshoot
by joycap Feb 3, 2010 10:44AM PST

Yep. Still no go...what to do?! At last, I tried installing the bundled applications with the vista update again...but came across a nutty problem with the battery (a pop-up message saying that the battery is down, etc... while the battery is fully charged). Funny part is that I can't remove the pop-up which anchors itself at the centre of the LCD. Then I removed all applications with installation of the OS once again. Huh...
Thanks again.
Joyson

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