Vivitar V10b User manual

- User Manual
Model
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1. Camera Precautions 2
2. Vivicam 10 Specifications 3
3. Vivicam 10 Features 5
4. Taking Images (Pictures)9
5. Installing Driver and Utility Software 13
6. Transferring Images To Your PC 21
7. Using the Vivicam 10 as a PC Camera 25
8. Supplement 27
INDEX

1.
Camera Precautions
Follow these guidelines when using your Vivicam:
nKeep camera away from the following:
-High temperatures and excessive humidity
-Direct sunlight or other heat sources
-Dust
-Extreme vibration
nDo not use camera outdoors if it is raining or snowing
nIf the lens or the viewfinder becomes dirty, clean them
with a lens brush or soft, clean cloth. Never touch the
lens with your fingers.
nIf water or a foreign substance should get in the
camera, turn the camera off immediately and remove
the batteries
nDo not open the camera case or attempt your own
repairs. High-voltage internal components may create
risk of electrical shock or fire.
nDo not open the battery compartment when the camera
power is on
nTransfer important images to your computer as soon
as possible to avoid losing image data

2. Vivicam 10 Specifications
2.1 Specification
nResolution choices:
Digital Camera mode : 640 x 480 pixels (VGA)
320 x 240 pixels (CIF)
PC Camera mode : 640 x 480 pixels
320 x 240 pixels
160 x 120 pixels
nFocus : Standard mode : 0.9m to infinity from camera
Macro mode : 25cm ~ 30cm
n24-bit full color
nMemory: Built-in 8MB Flash memory
nFile Format: BMP (selectable after download)
nFlash: lnternal
nFlash modes: Auto/Off
nSelf-timer: 10 seconds
nPower: AA alkaline battery x 2
nInterface: USB
nAuto Power Off: Automatically turns power off if inactive
after
approximatly 60 seconds

2.2 Accessories
1. Camera Cradle
2. Two AA alkaline batteries
3. Camera hand strap
4. Camera driver and utility software CD
5. USB cable
6. Camera pouch
7. Quickstart Guide

3. Vivicam 10 Features
3.1 General Guide
Front
Back

3.2 LCD Panel lndicator
nImage Counter
n:Total number of images you have captured
nContinuous Capture
n: Continuous capture mode
nlmage Resolution
n: 640 x 480 pixels (default setting)
n: 320 x 240 pixels
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nShooting Environment
n: Outdoor 1 (Cloudy, default setting)
n: Outdoor 2 (Sunny)
n: lndoor 1 (Bright)
n: lndoor 2 (Dark)
nMemory Full
n: Memory full icon
nFlash Mode
n: Auto mode
n: Off mode (default setting, no icon display)
nImage Delete
n: Deletes all images
n: Deletes last image
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nSelf-timer
n: Self-timer mode
nLow Battery Warning
n: This icon will appear, blinking and beeping,
indicating low battery power.
?lmportant Note:
The camera will stop taking pictures.Please
replace both batteries as soon as possible.
3.3
Camera Function Selection
nPress Mode button to select the desired function.
The function icon on the LCD panel will blink. Press
Select button until you hear 2 beeps to confirm.
nFunction Mode Status
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4. Taking Images (Pictures)
4.1 Turning Power On
nPower on : Press Power button and camera will b
eep.
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Power off : Press Power button again and camera will
beep.
(The camera will automatically turn off if inactive for
about 60 seconds.)
4.2 Taking Images (Pictures)
nSelect focus mode (switch on left of camera body)
: Standard mode (0.9m ~ infinity)
Normal mode.
: Macro mode (25cm ~ 30cm) -For taking close-up
s
The Macro mode LED will light when switched to
this mode.
nPress Shutter button to take an image, camera will
beep.
nLCD Panel will show :
: Number of images you have taken.
: When memory is full, the icon will blink and beep
continuously.