Vivitar V10b User Manual

Model

User Manual

INDEX

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

Camera Precautions

Follow these guidelines when using your Vivicam:

n Keep camera away from the following:

- High temperatures and excessive humidity

- Direct sunlight or other heat sources

- Dust

- Extreme vibration

n Do not use camera outdoors if it is raining or snowing n If the lens or the viewfinder becomes dirty, clean them

with a lens brush or soft, clean cloth. Never touch the lens with your fingers.

n If water or a foreign substance should get in the

camera, turn the camera off immediately and remove the batteries

n Do 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

power is on

n Transfer important images to your computer as soon

as possible to avoid losing image data

after

2. Vivicam 10 Specifications

2.1 Specification

n Resolution choices:

Digital Camera mode : 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) PC Camera mode : 640 x 480 pixels

320 x 240 pixels

160 x 120 pixels

n Focus : Standard mode : 0.9m to infinity from camera

Macro mode : 25cm ~ 30cm

n 24-bit full color n Memory: Built-in 8MB Flash memory n File Format: BMP (selectable after download) n Flash: lnternal n Flash modes: Auto/Off n Self-timer: 10 seconds n Power: AA alkaline battery x 2 n Interface: USB n Auto Power Off: Automatically turns power off if inactive

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 1 2

3.2 LCD Panel lndicator

n Image Counter n :Total number of images you have captured n Continuous Capture n : Continuous capture mode n lmage Resolution n : 640 x 480 pixels (default setting) n : 320 x 240 pixels

n Shooting Environment

4 5 7 6

n : Outdoor 1 (Cloudy, default setting) n : Outdoor 2 (Sunny) n : lndoor 1 (Bright) n : lndoor 2 (Dark)

n Memory Full n : Memory full icon

n Flash Mode n : Auto mode n : Off mode (default setting, no icon display) n Image Delete n : Deletes all images n : Deletes last image

8 9

n Self-timer n : Self-timer mode n Low Battery Warning n : This icon will appear, blinking and beeping,

? lmportant Note: The camera will stop taking pictures. Please replace both batteries as soon as possible.

Camera Function Selection

n Press 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.

n Function Mode Status

indicating low battery power.

4. Taking Images (Pictures)

eep.

Power off : Press Power button again and camera will

4.1 Turning Power On

n Power on : Press Power button and camera will b

beep. (The camera will automatically turn off if inactive for about 60 seconds.)

4.2 Taking Images (Pictures)

n Select focus mode (switch on left of camera body)

: Standard mode (0.9m ~ infinity)

Normal mode.

: Macro mode (25cm ~ 30cm) - For taking close-up

n Press Shutter button to take an image, camera will n LCD Panel will show :

: Number of images you have taken. : When memory is full, the icon will blink and beep

The Macro mode LED will light when switched to this mode.

beep.

continuously.

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