Vivitar Vivicam 35 User manual

Vivicam 35 User Manual
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Contents
1. Introduction 1
1.1. Overview 1
1.2. Warnings and Precautions 1
1.3. Package Contents 4
1.4. System Requirements 4
1.5. Vivicam 35 Features 5
2. Installing the Batteries 6
3. Installing the Software 8
3.1. Twain Driver for Windows-based PCs 8
3.2. ArcSoft Suite 9
3.2.1. PhotoImpression 9
3.2.2. VideoImpression 9
3.3. NetGUI In-A-Flash Photo 9
3.4. User Manual 10
4. Capturing Images 11
4.1. Power On the Camera 11
4.2. Capture an Image 12
4.3. Camera Status Icons 13
4.4. Power-Off the Camera 14
4.5. Flash Charging 14

4.6 Self-Timer 15
4.7 AVICapture 15
4.8 Continuous Capture 16
4.9 Deleting Images 16
4.10 Image Resolution 17
4.11 High/Low Image Compression 18
4.12 Lighting Frequency 18
4.13 Using the Flash –Automatic, or On/fill 19
4.14 Techniques for Capturing the Best Images 19
5. Downloading Images to Your PC 20
5.1. Transfer Images to your PC 20
5.2 Transferring Images to the application software 22
6. PC/Web Camera Video Function 23
6.1. Using the ViviCam 35 in Video Mode 23
6.2. UsingtheViviCam35withPCCam 24
6.3. Using the ViviCam 35 with NetMeeting 24
6.4. Using the ViviCam 35 with Movie Maker (Windows XP) 25
7. Specifications 26

1.0 Introduction -
1.1 Overview -
Thank you for purchasing the Vivicam 35 digital camera. It can capture
digital images, short video-clips (continuous shooting mode), and it can also
serve as a PC/Web camera. The V35 is equipped with 8 MB of memory to
store your images and movie clips. You may download your images and
movie clips to your computer using the USB cable and included software.
1.2 Warnings and Precautions -
1.2.1 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
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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:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
3. Connecttheequipmentintoan outlet on a circuitdifferentfromthat
to which the receiver is connected
4. 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.
1.2.2 GENERALWARNINGS –
Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with the camera. The
use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and
causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.
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When placing batteries in the camera, check the polarity of the batteries (- and
+) to ensure proper orientation. Incorrect polarity may result in the batteries
splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery
compartment.
Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of
time. The batteries may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery
compartment. If the batteries leak clean and wipe the battery compartment
carefully and install new batteries. Wash your hands carefully if you touch
the battery fluid. Please note that when you remove the batteries your
images will be lost from the camera memory.
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 your hands after handling.
1.2.3 TRADEMARK INFORMATION -
Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Other names and
products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
owner.
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1.3 Package Contents -
The Vivicam 35 package typically includes:
1. Camera
2. USB cable
3. CD ROM with Twain Driver andApplication Software
4. User Manual
5. Three (3)AAAbatteries
6. Hand strap
Note: Included components may vary, as specified by local retailers and
locations. Check with your retailer for specifics.
1.4 System Requirements -
You must use a computer to download the images from your Vivicam 35.
The computer that you use must meet the following minimum requirements:
1. Windows Me/2000/XP
2. Direct X 8.0, or higher
3. 128 MB RAM
4. 60 MB hard disk space available
5. Available USB port
6. CD-ROM drive
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1.5 Vivicam 35 Features -
Front Side:
Back Side:
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2.0 Installing the Batteries -
Step 1: Open the battery door by lifting the tab on the
door.
Step 2: Insert threeAAAbatteries with the polarity as
shown:
Step 3: Close the battery cover.
Warning: Do not open the battery door when the camera is powered ON.
This will cause all images in memory to be lost immediately. If you open the
battery door when the camera is OFF (when changing the batteries) you must
close the door within thirty (30) seconds or your images will be erased from
memory.
Notes:
1. Always download your images to your computer soon after you
have captured them. Never assume your images will be retained
for more than three or four days. If the batteries are depleted,
your images will be lost.
2. If you must change the batteries, makes sure the camera is OFF
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and then change the batteries in less than thirty (30) seconds.
3. If you will not use the camera for a long time (several days, or more)
remove the batteries. The batteries will discharge slowly if left in
the camera. This may cause complete battery discharge as well
as loss of images. The batteries may corrode if left in the camera
for extended periods of time.
4. Dispose of batteries properly in accordance with local laws and
regulations. Do not place them in fire.
5. The Vivicam 35 has an automatic power-saving feature. The
camera will turn off automatically if it has not been used after
approximately thirty (30) seconds.
6. When the camera is connected to a computer using a USB cable,
it is not necessary to use batteries because the camera uses the
power provided by the computer through the USB interface.
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3.0 Installing the Software -
Install the camera driver before connecting the camera to your computer for
the first time. Insert the Vivicam 35 CD ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The
CD will run automatically and present this welcome screen:
On the CD ROM you will find:
1. Twain Driver
 Install this before connecting to your
PC
2.Arcsoft Suite
 PhotoImpression and
VideoImpression
3. NetGUI In-A-Flash Photo
4. User Manual
5.Adobe Reader
3.1 Twain Driver
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To use your Vivicam 35 camera on your PC you must first install this software
beforehand, known as the “driver.” Install this driver software before
connecting your camera to your PC for the first time. You will only need to
install the driver once to setup your PC to work with the V35 camera.

3.2 ArcSoft Suite –
3.2.1 ArcSoft PhotoImpression is a complete digital image editing application
designed with real people in mind. Easy-to-use “Getting Start” guides,
user-friendly UI, complete image editing functionality, give users wonderful
experience to organizing, viewing, enhancing, editing, printing and sharing
photos.
3.2.2 ArcSoft VideoImpression creates home movies and slide shows by
combining existing videos, still images, exciting scene transitions, and multiple
audio tracks. Though simple to use, the program provides intense and broad
video editing and export options perfect for owners of digital still cameras,
desktop and digital video cameras, and camcorders.
3.3 NETGUI In A Flash Photo –
3.3.1 In AFlash Photo is all you need to bring your digital photos to life!
Easily take images directly from your camera and put them into a dynamic
animated photo album without requiring extensive computer knowledge.
With InAFlash Photo you can also easily print images or send your animated
photo albums to family and friends by email with a simple URLlink when
published to our servers on the worldwide web. First time computer users
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can create professional photo albums easily due to the simplified Wizard
interface; add pictures, choose a theme, add a title, music and you are done.
It's that simple! Once you have finished, you then can email or save to your
computers hard drive. InAFlashPhoto places the power of animation in the
hands of anyone who can take a picture and brings your photos to life!
3.4 User Manual -
Click on the “User Manual” button to go to the index of ViviCam 35 User
Manuals. The Vivicam 35 User Manual is included on the CD ROM in PDF
format. Note that you will need to install Adobe® Reader® on your PC to
read the User Manual.
After you have installed the Vivicam 35 driver and application software titles
you are now ready to use your camera to capture digital images. The next
section will tell you about the operation of your new digital camera.
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4.0 Capturing Images -
Using your new Vivicam 35 is fun and
easy. There are two basic steps to
capturing your first image.
Step 1: Turn on the camera by holding
down the Power Button for two seconds.
Step 2: Press the shutter button to capture
t is really
an im
that easy! The following sections will tell you about more features
.1 Power On the Camera -
n the Power ON/OFF button for two
hat the camera will automaticallypower-off after 30 secondsinactivity to
2
1
age.
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that are available on your camera.
4
o power on the camera hold dowT
seconds as shown above. The camera will beep once, indicating that it is
ready. The Status LCD display will turn on like this:
n this example the camera is ready to capture image in HiI
resolution mode. (Function icons are explained in section
4.3.)
Note t
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save battery power. To turn the camera on again, press the Power button.
4.2 Capture an Image -
In film-photography we say: “Take a Photo.” In digital-photography we say:
your
ill increase by one count.
When the ry
Please note that when batteries disconnected or discharged, the
“Capture an Image.” Capturing an image with the Vivicam 35 is easy.
Step 1: Power on the camera and look through the viewfinder to frame
subject. Make sure your subject is no closer than three or four feet (one
meter) or else it will not be in good focus.
Step 2: Press the Shutter button to capture an image.
he camera will beep once and the image counter wT
For example the counter may change from 000to 001.
he display counter shows the number of images to be taken.T
“FL” warning message appears on the Info/Status LCD it means the memo
is full and you must download your images or delete them to make more
space available.
Note:
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memory, and all taken pictures will be erased.

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.3 Camera Status Icons -
Beyond the basics of capturing an image, the Vivicam 35 has many other
features. Turn on the camera and notice the many icons and symbols on the
status LCD:
As you press the Mode button the LCD display will change in the following
order. To learn more about each function refer to the referenced section in this
User Manual.
Display icon Function Refer to
4
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Off Power off 4.4
So Flash charging 4.5
Self-Timer 4.6
AVI capture 4.7
Continuous capture 4.8
Delete all images from memory. 4.9.1
Delete the last image from memory. 4.9.2
Hi/LO Image resolution 4.10
HD/LD Higher or lower image quality (compression) 4.11
60/50 Indoor lighting frequency (Hz) 4.12
SA/SF Strobe (flash)Automatic/Strobe Forced (on) 4.13

Other icons on the LCD:
Display Icon Function
Whenever the camera communicates with a PC, the
USB icon
will be shown on the LCD.
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4.4 Power-Off the Camera -
wn the /OFF button for 2 second to turn-off
diately. Mode button until “ Off
LC then pres rbutton within three seconds to power
a.
Note: The ca power-off after 30 seconds of inactivity.
Flash C
de bu ” appears on the LCD display
tton T
con “ it is fully charged.
Hold do Power ON the camera
imme You can also press ” appears on the
D
camer s the Shutte off the
mera will automatically
4.5 harging
Press Mo tton until “ So then press the
Shutter bu within three seconds to start charging the flash. he
lightening i “ will blink continuously until
Battery status

4.6 Self-Timer -
If y to image you may use the self-timer feature to
de u ten (10) seconds. Place the camera on a tripod or a
flat, stable surface. e
“ ” on appear
Shutter ill beep as it counts down. The
amera will capture an image automatically after 10 seconds.
240.
ie-clip frame rate will be approximately six frames per second.
ra. Press the Mode button until the “
.
d.
Step 3: Release the Shutter button to stop recording. The camera will stop
ou would like
lay image capt get into the re by
Turn on the camera. Press the Mode button until th
s on the LCD display.ic
Press the button the camera w
c
4.7 AVI Capture -
You can capture motion-video clips using theAVI capture feature. The
image is stored inAVI format. The image counter increments by one after
movie clips are stored. Video clips are captured at a resolution of 320 x
he movT
Movie clips are silent. (No audio.) To use theAVI capture mode follow
these steps:
Step 1: Power on the came
ppears on the LCD display ” icon a
Step 2: Once the Shutter button is pressed, the camera will beep and the
camera starts recording videos continuously until the button is release
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y when the built-in memory is full. When the built-in
rd “ FL“ will be shown on the LCD display.
When
use the
de follow these steps:
tep 1: Power on the camera. Press the Mode button until the “ ” icon
recording automaticall
memory is full, the wo
Note: When you download a movie-clip it will be in the popularAVI format. Use
Windows Media Player orApple Quick Time Player to view movies.
4.8 Continuous Capture -
You can capture three images using the continuous capture feature.
you use this mode the image resolution will be 640 x 480. To
Continuous Capture mo
S
appears on the LCD display.
Step 2: Press the Shutter button the camera will capture three images
continuously.
4.9 Deleting Images -
You can delete the last image captured, or you may delete all images in
memory.
4.9.1 Delete the Last Image -
Step 1: Power on camera. Press the Mode button until the “ ” icon
appears on the LCD display.

Step 2: Press the shutter button to delete the last picture. The image will be
deleted and the image counter will decrease by one. (Example: 020 will
ss the Mode button until the “ ” icon
appears on the LCD display.
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al number of pixels x vertical number of pixels. The ViviCam 35
The highest (best) resolution is 640 x 480.
The second choice of resolution is 320 x 240.
resolution images will be the best possible images from your camera.
ticeably smaller when you view them on your
resolution is not
change to 019.)
.9.2 Delete All Images -4
Step 1: Power on the camera. Pre
Step 2: Press the Shutter button The image counter will flash on & off.
Press the Shutter button again to delete all images.
Step 3:All Images will be deleted and the image counter will display 000.
4.10 Image Resolution
Resolution is the size of a digital image measured in pixels (dots), expressed
s horizonta
offers two resolution modes.
This is called VGAresolution.
This is called QVGAresolution.
VGA
QVGAresolution images are no
computer. QVGA recommended for individual digital
images. The primary advantage to QVGAresolution is that you may store
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