Vivitar Vivicam 40 User manual

Model:
B

1. General Precautions ................................................... 2
2. Introduction .................................................................3
3. Functions and Features ............................................. 5
4. Image Capture.............................................................. 9
5. Installing the Driver and Utility Software................. 13
6. Transferring Images To Your Computer .................. 16
7. PC/Web Camera Functionality .................................. 17
B Version -5 Aug 2003
INDEX

1. General Precautions
Follow these guidelines when using your camera:
nKeep camera away from high temperatures, excessive
humidity, direct sunlight, dust, or excessive vibration.
nDo not use camera outdoors if it is raining or snowing.
n
If the lens or viewfinder become dirty, clean with a lens brush
or soft, clean cloth. Never touch the lens with your fingers.
nIf water or a foreign substance getsin 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.
n
Do not open the battery compartment when the camera is on.
nTransfer important images to your computer as soon as
possible to avoid losing image data.
nBe sure to replace new batteries within two (2) minutes to
avoid losing image data from SDRAM memory.
nThere is a very slight current-drain on the batteries at all
times which keeps the memory active. If you are not going to
use your camera for an extended period (i.e. a week) be sure to
download your images to your PC and also remove the
batteries to avoid possible power drain and image loss.
nWARNING:
Handling the USB cables on this product may
exp
ose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California
to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.

2.
lntroduction
2.1 Specifications
nResolution:
Digital Camera mode: 640 x 480 (VGA), 320 x 240 (CIF)
PC Camera mode: 640 x 480. 320 x 240, 160 x 120
nRange of Focus: Standard mode: 3 feet to infinity, Macro
mode : 10 to 12 inches
n24 bit full color
nInternal Memory: 8MB SDRAM
n
Storage capacity: Approximately 50 VGA, or 160 CIF images,
or two minute movie (or combinations thereof)
nFile Formats: JPG for still images, AVI for movies
nFlash (Strobe): lnternal
nFlash modes: Automatic, Off
nSelf-timer: 10 seconds
nPower: Two (2) AA alkaline batteries
nComputer Interface: USB
nAutomatic Power-Off: Automatically turns po
wer off if inactive
for approximately 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. User Manual/Quickstart Guide

3.
Funct
ions and Features
3.1 General Guide
Front
Back

3.2 LCD Panel lndicator
Image Counter
n:Total number of Images you have captured
Video Capture
n: AVI video recording at 320 x 240
Still -lmage Resolution
n: 640 x 480 pixels (default setting)
n: 320 x 240 pixels
3
1
2

Shooting Environment
n: Outdoor 1 (Cloudy, default setting)
n: Outdoor 2 (Sunny)
n: lndoor 1 (Bright)
n: lndoor 2 (Dark)
Memory Full
n: Memory full icon
Flash Mode
n: Automatic mode
n: Flash Off (default setting, no icon display)
Delete Image(s)
n: Delete all images and movies
n: Delete the last image or movie
4
5
7
6

Self-timer
:
Self-timer mode
Low-Battery Warning
n: This icon will appear, blinking. Camera beeps,
indicating low battery power.
?lmportant Note about Changing Batteries:
The camera will stop shooting and power off
automatically. Please replace the batteries right away.
You must complete the battery change within two (2)
minutes to avoid the loss of your images and movies.
3.3 Camera Function Selection
nPress Mode button to select the function you desire.
The function icon on the LCD panel will blink. Press
Select button until you hear two confirmation beeps.
nFunctions appear on the LCD in the following order :
8
9

4.
Capturing
Images
4.1 Turning Camera Power On & Off
nPower on: Press Power button,camera will beep.
nPower off: Press Power button again, camera will
beep. (Note : t
he camera will automatically turn off if inactive
for approximately 60 seconds.)
4.2 Capturing Images
nSelect focus mode (slide-switch on left of camera body)
: Normal mode (3 feet to infinity)
: Macro mode for taking close-up images at 10 to 12
inches. Note :
The Macro mode LED will light when switched
to macro mode.
nPress Shutter button to capture an image. C
amera will
beep.
nLCD Panel will indicate:
: Number of Images you have taken.
: When memory is full, the icon will blink and the
camera will beep continuously.

4.3 Self-timer
nPress Mode to select
nPress Shutter
nThe self-timer LED will blink and the camera will beep
for 10
seconds.
nCamera will capture an image.
¬If you want to disable " Self-timer capture " function just
press Mode to select
4.4 Using Flash
: Automatic
Flash mode (flash fires automatically when
required by current exposure setting.)
n: Flash Off
nThe working range for the flash is 3 to 6 feet, (Best is 3 -
4 ft
nWhen taking Images with the flash, the "Busy" LED on
the back of the camera will blink after you press the
Shutter button, indicating that the flash is re
charging
preparation for the next shot.

4.5 AVI video capture
nPress Mode to select Video Capture function
(The
camera will automatically switch to 320 x 240 resolution.)
nPress and hold Shutter to start a video recording.
nThe camera will beep while video is captured. Note: the
frame rate will vary depending upon scene complexity.
nTo stop movie recording, release the shutter button.
Recording will also stop when memory is full.
4.6 Deleting Images and Movies
1. Delete all Images and Movies:
nPress Mode to select
nPress Select until you hear two beeps
nThe camera will delete all images and
movies,
the counter will reset to " 0 "
2. Delete last image or movie:
nPress Mode to select
nPress Select until you hear two beeps

nThe camera will delete last image or movie
and
the counter will decrement.
4.7 Selecting the image resolution
n:640 x 480 pixels (default setting)
(The camera should take about 50 Images)
n: 320 x 240 pixels
(The camera should take about 160 Images)
4.8 Selecting a shooting environment
n: Outdoor 1 (Default setting. Use this setting for
taking images outdoors on a cloudy day.)
n
: Outdoor 2 (Optional. Use this setting for taking
images outdoors on a sunny day.)
n: Indoor 1 (Optional. Use this setting for taking
images indoors in bright conditions.)
n: Indoor 2 (Optional. Use this setting for taking
images indoors in dark conditions.)

5. Installing Driver and Utility Software
5.1 Computer System Requirements
Please verify your PC meets the system requirements before
installing the software:
1. Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP (Service Pack 1 if USB 2)
2. Pentium 300 MHz, or higher CPU
3. CD-ROM drive and USB port
Note: The camera connects to your computer in two ways:
1) As a USB mass storage device. This is the most common
mode for transferring images from camera to c
omputer. Only
Windows 98 users need a driver. All others may simply
connect to your PC and look for removable disk icon.
2) As a PC/webcam. All PC users must install the driver.
5.2 Installation of Vivicam Driver on Windows 98SE, ME,
2000 and XP (for PC/Web cam feature)
1. Turn on your PC.
2. lnsert the software
CD into your
CD-ROM drive.
The following screen
will appear:
Click on "lnstall Vivicam
Driver".

3. To display the list of languages available, click on the
down arrow and highlight your selection.
Click " OK " to proceed to next step.
4. Your computer will display as follows:
Click " Next " and follow setup procedure.

5.3Installation of ArcSoft Application Software
1. Insert the CD installation disk into your CD-ROM drive.
2. The following Window will appear:
Click on the software title you wish to install.

6.Transferring Images To Your Computer
Once you have driver and utility software installed,
you may download (transfer) your images to your computer.
6.1 Connecting Vivicamto your Computer
Use the USB cable to connect the camera to your computer.
VIVICAM10 Computer
Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB po
rt on
your computer. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the
USB connector on the camera. The camera will power on
automatically.
The LCD panel on camera will show and
the camera will
beep. (The default setting for the camera is USB
Mass Storage)
From the Windows desktop double click on “My Computer”

Look for a new “removable disk” icon. This “removable disk” is
actually the memory in your camera. Typically, the camera will be
assigned drive letter “e”, or higher. Double click on the
"Removable Disk" icon and locate the "DCIM" folder.
Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find another folder
named "100media." Double click to open this folder. Your
recorded images and movie clips will be inside this folder. Still
images will be JPG files and movies will be AVI files.
Create a new folder on your computers hard drive. Select the
images that you want, then choose “Copy” from the “Edit” menu.
Open the destination location (folder) and choose “Paste” from
the “Edit” menu. You may also dr
ag and drop image files from the
camera to a desired folder location on your computer.
Once your images are saved on your computer’s hard drive,
you may use any image editing software to view and edit them.
You may use the Arcsoft applications from the cameras CD
ROM or any other that you may prefer. (Note: Arcsoft
applications are for PC only.)
Mac users: double-click the “I Catch V” disk drive icon on our
desktop. iPhoto or iPhoto 2 may automatically launch.
Desktop/LX users: follow PC instructions.

7. PC/Web Camera Functionality
PC users can connect the camerato their PC and use
it as a PC camera.
1. First, make sure you have installed the driver.
2. Turn on the camera. Press and hold the
Select button until
the LCD panel displays: .
3. Keep pressing the Select button and then connect the
USB cable to Vivicam and to your PC's USB port.
4. Release the Select button after you hear a beep from
camera which means the PC cam function is ready.
5. Refer to the instructions for your video software about
using
aPC camera. Windows XP user may use Movie Maker.
(Select " Vivicam 10&20 " if your software has video
capture source list.)
?lmportant Note:
1.You must continue to press and hold the Select
button while the the camera is connecting to your PC
Wait for the camera confirmation beep
which signals
that the PC cam function is ready.
2. If you wish to switch back to USB mass storage mode
un-plug the USB Cable, turn the camera off and then
on again. Then, re-
connect to PC without pressing the
select button.