Vivitar ViviCam 5 User manual

- User Manual
ViviCam 5

1. Camera Precautions 2
2. Vivicam 5 Specifications 3
3. Vivicam 5 Features 5
4. Taking Images (Pictures) 9
5. Installing Driver and Utility Software 12
6. Transferring Images To Your PC 20
7. TWAIN Driver Function Introduction 22
8. Using the Vivicam 5 as a PC Camera 25
Supplement –PC Connectivity 26
Rev. Dec 3, 2002
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.
Note
: Images can be stored and retained in camera memory
only as long as a battery is present and in good condition.
If the battery goes dead or is removed your images will be lost.
Make sure to download your images as soon as possible.

2.
Vivicam 5Specifications
2.1 Specification
nResolution choices (in pixels):
Digital Camera mode: 1024 x768 (XGA, by Interpolation)
640 x 480 (VGA)
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52 x 288 (CIF)
PC Camera mode: 640 x 480
320 x 240
160 x 120
nRange of Focus: Three feet to infinity
n24-bit full color
nMemory: Built-in 8MB SDRAM
nFile Format: JPG
nPower: AAA alkaline battery x 1
nPC Interface: USB
Auto Power Off: Automatically turns off power if inactive
after
approximately 60 seconds

2.2 Accessories
1. Camera Cradle (stand)
2. One AAA alkaline battery
3. Camera chain necklace
4. Camera driver and utility software CD
5. USB cable
6. Quick start Guide

3. Vivicam 5 Features
3.1 General Guide
Face Plate is interchangeable
)
£Manual eject hole
Front Back

3.2 LCD Panel indicator
nImage Counter
n: Number of images you have captured
n: Memory is full
nlmage Resolution
nNoIcon indicates 640 x 480 resolution (default setting)
n: 352 x 288 pixels
nLow Battery warning
n:When the battery icon flashes on & off, and the
camera beeps three times it indicates that the
battery power
is very low. The camera will turn off
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uImportant Note:
When the batteries are low, the camera will no longer
take images.Download your images as soon as
possible! After downloading your images replace the
battery as soon as possible.
nShooting Environment
n: Outdoor (Cloudy, default setting)
n: lndoor
nImage Delete
n: Deletes all images from camera memory
n: Deletes the last image taken
Continuous Capture
n: Continuous capture mode
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3.3
Camera Function Selection
nPress the Mode button repeatedly to select afunction.
The function icon on the LCD panel will blink. Press
and hold
the Shutter button until you hear two confirmation beeps.
nFunction Icons:
3.4 Tips & Trouble Shooting
nTo steady the camera stand while
on amonitor or desktop, insert the
barrel of the USB cable within the
base of the stand as shown.
You may find that turning the stand
around gives more stability in
some situations.
nThe Camera can also be
placed on top of a notebook
monitor using the stand
as shown.

4. Taking Images (Pictures)
4.1 Turning Power On
and Off
nPower on: Press the Mode button, camera will beep
nPower off: Press and hold the Mode button until the
camera
displays "OFF"
The camera will then beep and turn off.
(Note : The camera will automatically turn off if inactive for
about 60 seconds)
4.2 Taking Images
nPress Shutter button to take an image –
camera will beep
nLCD Panel will indicate:
: the number of images you have taken
: When memory is full

4.3 Deleting Images
1. Deleting all images
nPress Mode select to
nPress Shutter until you hear two beeps
nThe camera will delete all images and
the image counter will
reset to " 0 ".
2. Delete the last image
nPress Mode select to
nPress Shutter until you hear two beeps
nThe camera will delete the last image and
the image counter will decrement by one

4.4 Selecting image resolution
1. Selecting VGA (640 x 480) resolution:
nPress Mode select to
nPress Shutter until you hear 2 beeps
n: Default Setting (No Icon) -640 x 480
2. S
elect CIF mode :
nPress Mode select to
nPress Shutter until you hear two beeps
n: CIF is 352 x 288 resolution
4.5 Selecting a shooting environment
n: Outdoor mode -(default setting, normally use
this mode)
n: Indoor mode (Optional -try this setting for
taking image
sindoors)

5.
Installing Driver and Utility Software
5.1 Computer System Requirements
Please check your PC system requirements before
installing the software :
1. Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP
2. Pentium or higher CPU
3. CD
-ROM drive
4. Mouse
5. USB port
5.2 Installation of Vivicam TWAIN
Driver and AVI Maker on
Windows 98, ME and 2000
1. Turn on your computer
2. lnsert the camera software CD into the CD
-ROM drive,
the following Window will appear :
Click on "lnstall Vivicam TWAIN 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:
Click " Next " and follow setup procedure.

5. The TWAIN driver and AVI Maker installation is complete.
Click " Finish " to finish installation.
5.3 Installation of Vivicam TWAIN Driver and AVI Maker on
Windows XP
1. Insert the CD installation disk into your CD-ROM drive.
2. The Vivicam Installation Menu appears. Click Install
Vivicam Twain Driver on the Software Installer
dialog box.
(Or double click the CD drive icon in My Computer and run
InstallMgr.exe in the root directory of the CD.)

3. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installa-
ation and it will finish installing all the necessary files on
your computer.
4. Please plug-in your Vivicam with USB cable.
5. System will detect Vivicam.
6. When the Found New Hardware Wizard
window appears,
please select Install from a list or specific location
[ Advanced],and click Next to continue.
7. When the following window appears, please select Search
removable media [floppy, CD-ROM...] , and click Next to
continue.

8. Files are copied as the following screen appears:

9. Click Finish to continue the installation.
10. The Found New Hardware Wizard
window appears again.
Please select
Install from a list or specific location
[Advanced]
, and click Next to continue.

11. When the following window appears, please select
Search
removable media [floppy, CD-ROM...] , and click Next to
continue.
12. System files are copied and the following screen appears:
13. Click Finish to complete the installation

5.4 Installation of Vivicam TWAIN Driver and AVI Maker
on Windows XP ( If you plug-in your Digital Camera
first without installing drivers. Please follow the steps
to complete of installation for Digital Camera. )
1. Insert the CD installation disk into your CD-ROM drive.
2.
When the Found New Hardware Wizard window appears.
Please select Install from a list or specific location
[Advanced], and click Next to continue.
Click on the utility software you wish to install.