Vivitar ViviCam 3105s User manual

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FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B
digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of
Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the
equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or
modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the
equipment.

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TRADEMARK INFORMATION
Microsoft®and Windows®are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
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Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
SDTM is a trademark.
Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.
READ THIS FIRST
Notice:
1. Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This
includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s
manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.
2. The product and accessories that come with your ViviCam 3105s may be
different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that
different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and
accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and
geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers
especially with accessories such as batteries, memory cards, cables, pouches,
and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product
color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for
precise product definition and included accessories.
3. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may
differ from the actual design of your ViviCam 3105s.
4. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this
user manual.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
Warning
If foreign objects or water have entered the ViviCam 3105s, turn
the power OFF and remove the batteries.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult
the store of purchase.
If the ViviCam 3105s has fallen or its case has been damaged,
turn the power OFF and remove the batteries.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult
the store of purchase.
Do not disassemble, change or repair the ViviCam 3105s.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection,
ask the store of purchase.
Use the specified batteries.
Use with any other type of batteries might cause explosion or influence
the ViviCam 3105s’ performance.
Do not use the ViviCam 3105s in areas near water.
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain,
snow, on the beach, or near the shore.
Do not place the ViviCam 3105s on inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the ViviCam 3105s to fall or tilt over, causing injury.
Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the batteries are
accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician.
Do not use the ViviCam 3105s while you are walking, driving or
riding a vehicle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.
WARNING: Handling the USB cable on this product may expose you to lead, a
chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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Caution
Load the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –).
Load the batteries with their polarities inverted might cause fire and
injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery
rupturing or leaking.
Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid
to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with
your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has
entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.
ViviCam 3105s is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or
use excessive force when handling the ViviCam 3105s.
This might cause damage to the ViviCam 3105s.
Do not use the ViviCam 3105s in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty
places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the batteries immediately after long period of
continuous use.
The batteries become hot during use. Touching hot batteries might
cause burns.
Do not wrap the ViviCam 3105s or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in
fire. Use the ViviCam 3105s in a well-ventilated place.
Do not leave the ViviCam 3105s in places where the temperature
may rise significantly, such as inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in
fire.
Before you move the ViviCam 3105s, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and
electric shock.

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Notes on Batteries Usage
When you use the batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety
Instructions and the notes described below:
Use only the specified batteries.
Avoid using the batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures
can shorten the batteries life and reduce ViviCam 3105s performance. This
low temperature will also influence Alkaline batteries performance, therefore
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are highly recommended.
When you are using the new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries
that has not been used for an extended period of time (the batteries that
passed the expiry date are exception) might affect the number of images
that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize their performance and lifetime,
we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at
least one complete cycle before use.
The batteries may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the
ViviCam 3105s or the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.
The ViviCam 3105s may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This
is normal and not a malfunction.
If the batteries are not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the
ViviCam 3105s to prevent leakage or corrosion.
If the batteries are not to be used for a long period of time, store them after
no batteries power left. If the batteries are stored for a long time in a fully
charged state, their performance may be impaired.
Risk of explosion if batteries are replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries.
Never use manganese batteries.

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CONTENTS
8 INTRODUCTION
8 Overview
9 Package Contents
10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 3105S
10 Front View
11 Rear View
12 LED Indicator & Beep
13 LCD Monitor Icons
15 GETTING STARTED
15 Attaching the ViviCam 3105s Strap
15 Loading the Batteries (Optional Accessory)
16 Inserting and Removing the SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)
17 Turning the Power On/Off
18 Choosing the Language
18 Formatting the SD Memory Card or Internal Memory
19 Setting Image Resolution and Quality
21 CAPTUREMODE
21 Normal Mode
22 Macro Mode
22 Digital Zoom
23 Flash
24 Shooting Mode
25 Video Mode
25 Recording Video Clips
26 PLAYBACKMODE
26 Playing Back Still Images
26 Playing Back Video Clips
27 Slideshow Display
27 Protecting Images
28 Thumbnail Display
28 Rotating the Image
29 Deleting Images
29 Deleting single image / Deleting all images
30 MENU OPTIONS
30 Capture Menu

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31 Video Menu
31 Playback Menu
32 Setup Menu
33 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER
33 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver
34 Step 2: Connecting the ViviCam 3105s to Your Computer
35 Step 3: Downloading Images and Video Files
36 USING THE DIGITAL STILL VIVICAM 3105S AS A PC VIVICAM 3105S
36 Step 1: Installing the PC camera driver
37 Step 2: Connecting the ViviCam 3105s to your computer
37 Step 3: Running your application software (i.e. Yahoo Messenger)
38 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
38 Installing Photo Explorer
39 Installing Photo Express
40 INSTALLING ACROBAT READER
41 USER’S MANUAL ON CD-ROM
42 VIVICAM 3105S SPECIFICATIONS
43 TROUBLESHOOTING

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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the new ViviCam 3105s.
The main features provided by the ViviCam 3105s include the following:
LCD monitor – 1.5" color TFT LCD (228 x 220 pixels) monitor makes
it easy to frame your subject when capturing images.
It also displays the images you have captured.
Recording media – 2 MB SDRAM available for image storage.
External memory supports SD memory card up to 1
GB capacity.
Digital zoom – 4X digital zoom permits zoom photography.
Flexible flash settings – Change the flash setting according to your lighting
environment and photography mode setting.
Focus mode – Images can be captured with the distance to the
subject set by normal and macro.
Shooting mode – Capture different still images including single, self-
timer, continuous 1.3MP and continuous VGA.
Video mode – Record video clips without voice.
Thumbnail display – Displays a set of 6 images on the LCD monitor for
easier and quicker selection of images.

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Package Contents
Carefully unpack your ViviCam 3105s and ensure that you have the following
items.
Common Product Components:
ViviCam 3105s
User’s manual
Software CD-ROM
USB cable
ViviCam 3105s strap
ViviCam 3105s pouch
Common (Optional) Accessories:
SD memory card
Batteries
Accessories and components vary by retailer.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 3105S
Front View
# Name Description
1 Strap holder ViviCam 3105s strap attachment.
2 Lens Designed to collect and focus rays of light to
form a sharp image on the sensor.
3 Self-timer LED Blinks during Self-timer mode until image is
captured.
4 Flash Provides flash illumination.
5POWER (Power) button Turns the ViviCam 3105s power on and off.
6 Shutter button Captures an image or records a video clip when
the button is pressed.

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# Name Description
1 Focus switch Allows you to choose the appropriate focus setting.
Normal mode Allows you to capture images of subjects at a
distance of 1.5m to infinity (59’’~infinity).
Macro mode Allows you to capture close-ups of subjects up to
the distances from 0.4 - 0.6m (15.7’’~23.6’’).
2 Status LED Displays the ViviCam 3105s current state.
3Sbutton Scrolls upward.
Playback button Enters or exits playback mode.
4Xbutton Scrolls right.
MODE button Sets the ViviCam 3105s mode.
5SET button Confirms the chosen settings.
Flash button Allows you to choose the appropriate flash setting.
6Tbutton Scrolls downward.
MENU button Toggles OSD menu on and off.
7Wbutton Scrolls left.
Zoom button Zooms in/out the image.
8 LCD monitor
Provides menu information to operate the ViviCam 3105s
and previews the image before capturing it and
review it afterwards.
9 USB connector Connects a USB cable to the ViviCam 3105s.
10 Battery cover Allows to load the batteries.
11 Memory card cover Accesses to the memory card.
12 Tripod socket Allows tripod mounting.
Rear View

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LED Indicator & Beep
This describes the color and state of the LED indicator.
LED Color State Description
Self-timer Red Blinking Self-timer function is activated.
Status Green Blinking Flash charging in progress.
On ViviCam 3105s is powered on.
Charging process is completed.
- Off Flash is off.
Beep
Beep Description
1 sound The ViviCam 3105s is powered on.
ViviCam 3105s operation.
Self-timer mode for the first 7 seconds.
After an image / video clip is captured.
2 sounds Cannot operate or undefined button function.
Low battery power
4 sounds Self-timer mode for the last 3 seconds.
No sound Beeper is set to off.

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1. Capture mode
2. Focus mode
[No icon] Normal mode
[] Macro mode
3. Shooting mode
[No icon] Single
[] Selftimer
[] Cont.1.3MP
[] Cont.VGA
4. WB (White Balance)
[A] AUTO
[] Daylight
[] Cloudy
[] Tungsten
[] Fluorescent
5. Size
[] VGA
[] 1.3MP
[] 3MP
[] 4MP
[] 5MP
6. Quality
[] Normal
[] Fine
[] Super Fine
7. Possible number of shots
8. Digital zoom indicator
9. Flash mode
[] Flash off
[] Auto flash
LCD Monitor Icons
Capture mode
10. Remaining battery status
[ ] Full battery power
[ ] Medium battery power
[ ] No battery power (Blinking)
11. Storage media
[No icon] Internal memory
[ ] SD memory card
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Playback mode-Still image playback
1. Capture mode
2. Protect icon
3. File number / total files
Playback mode-Video preview
1. Total recorded time
2. Video mode
3. Protect icon
4. File number / total files
5. Video playback/stop indicator
Video mode
1. Video mode
2. Storage media
3. Remaining battery status
4. Possible recording time
5. Size
6. Focus mode (at preview mode only)
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GETTING STARTED
Attaching the ViviCam 3105s Strap
Attach the ViviCam 3105s strap as shown in the illustration.
Loading the Batteries (Optional Accessory)
You can use either 2 AAA size batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH) to power the ViviCam 3105s.
1. Make sure the ViviCam 3105s is turned
off.
2. Open the battery cover.
3. Load the batteries, noting correct polarity
(+ and -).
4. Close the battery cover firmly.
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The SDRAM needs power supply all the time to maintain its function. If the
batteries are removed from the ViviCam 3105s, images stored in SDRAM
may lose or the captured images may deteriorate or the ViviCam 3105s may
not be operated normally or may shut down automatically. When one of the
above issues occurred, remove the batteries from the ViviCam 3105s for
approximate five to ten minutes, and then load the batteries again to turn on
the power. In this case, the stored images have been deleted.

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Inserting and Removing the SD Memory Card
(Optional Accessory)
The ViviCam 3105s comes with 2 MB SDRAM, allowing you to store images and
video clips in the ViviCam 3105s. However, you can expand the memory capacity
by using an optional SD memory card so that you can store more files.
Inserting the SD memory card
1. Make sure the ViviCam 3105s is turned
off.
2. Insert the SD memory card in the correct
orientation shown.
Removing the SD memory card
Make sure the ViviCam 3105s is turned off. Press lightly on the edge of the SD
memory card and it will eject.
To prevent valuable data from being accidentally
erased from an SD memory card you can slide
the write-protected tab (on the side of the SD
memory card) to “LOCK”.
To save, edit or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card.
Be sure to format an SD memory card with this ViviCam 3105s before using it.
Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting the SD Memory Card or
Internal Memory” for further details.

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Turning the Power On/Off
Load the batteries before starting.
Turning the power on
1. Press the POWER button to turn the
power on.
The status LED lights green and the
ViviCam 3105s is initiated.
When the power is turned on, the
ViviCam 3105s will start in the capture
mode.
Turning the power off
Press the POWER button to turn the power off.
The power is turned off automatically when the ViviCam 3105s has not been
operated for a fixed period of time. To resume the operation condition, turn
the power on again. Refer to section in this manual titled “Power Off” in the
Setup Menu for further details.

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Choosing the Language
Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the
LCD monitor.
1. Toggle the MODE button to and press
the SET button.
2. Select [Language] and toggle the SET
button to select the displayed language.
3. To exit from the menu, press the MENU
button.
Language
English
SET
Formatting the SD Memory Card or Internal Memory
This utility formats the SD memory card (or internal memory) and erases all
stored images and data.
1. Toggle the MODE button to and press
the SET button.
2. Select [Format] with the W/ Xbuttons
and press the SET button.
3. Select with the W/ Xbuttons and
press the SET button.
To cancel formatting, select and
press the SET button.
4. To exit from the menu, press the MENU
button.
To format the internal memory, do not insert an SD memory card into the
ViviCam 3105s. Otherwise, you will format the SD memory card.
Formatting the SD memory card also erases the protected images. All data
other than images are also erased. Before formatting the card, make sure
that all the images are unnecessary.
Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time.
An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.
Format
SET

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Setting Image Resolution and Quality
Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file
size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number
of images that can be stored. As you get to know the ViviCam 3105s, it is
recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an
appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images.
Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but
produce large file sizes. Therefore, few images will take up a lot of memory space.
High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and
situations requiring the finest detail. Lower resolution/quality images take up
less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via e-mail, in
a report, or on a web page.
To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below:
1. Toggle the MODE button to and press
the SET button.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select [Quality]/[Size] with the W/ X
buttons.
4. Toggle the SET button to select the
desired setting.
5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU
button.
In video mode, only size setting is available.
Quality
Normal
SET
Size
3MP
SET

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Possible number of shots (still image)
The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting
based on the capacity of the 2 MB SDRAM and SD memory card.
5MP
Normal
Fine
Super Fine
4MP
Normal
Fine
Super Fine
3MP
Normal
Fine
Super Fine
1.3MP
Normal
Fine
Super Fine
VGA
Normal
Fine
Super Fine
Size Quality
SD memory card capacity
32MB 64MB 256MB 512MB
Possible recording time / sec (video clip)
Size SD memory card
32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB
QVGA
VGA
128MB 1GB
* The data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies
according to the shooting conditions and settings.
* Frame rate of video recording would be different depending on the SD
memory card access speed. If using a low access speed SD memory card, it
influences the frame rate and recording time.
* We recommend use a high speed SD memory card when recording video
clips on VGA setting.
2MB
SDRAM
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2
1
3
2
2
3
3
2
6
5
4
14
12
9
44
37
29
46
38
31
54
45
37
98
84
66
207
169
143
90
76
60
95
79
63
111
92
76
200
172
135
490
345
292
182
153
121
192
160
128
225
187
153
404
349
274
853
698
590
367
308
244
385
321
257
453
376
308
812
701
551
1714
1402
1187
737
619
491
773
644
515
910
755
619
1629
1407
1105
3439
2418
2381
1475
1239
983
1549
1291
1033
1822
1511
1239
3262
2817
2213
6886
5634
4767
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00:07
01:53
02:19
03:52
04:45
07:49
09:37
15:42
19:19
31:30
38:45
1:03:05
1:17:35
2MB
SDRAM