Vivitar VIVICAM 2795 User Manual

Instruction Manual Vivicam 2795

Multi-Function Digital Camera/MP3 Player

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Warranty Policy

This camera is under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. In case of defects in materials or workmanship, we will replace or repair the camera free of charge. This warranty applies to the camera only. This warranty does not include batteries, or other accessories which have not been manufactured by our company. This warranty will not be honored if the camera has been mishandled or tampered with, or altered by anyone other than the manufacturer. Other than for the warranty herein, we are not responsible for loss, damage, or inconvenience of any kind. A defective camera being returned under warranty must be accompanied by a brief description of the difficulties encountered and also by a proof of purchase with the date of purchase clearly indicated. All related transportation costs and insurances are at the owner’s expense. Any alteration of this warranty cannot be made without the written approval from our company.

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in commercial 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 guarntee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interferene to radio or television reception, detectable by turning the equipment in question 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 distance between the equipment and the receiver; Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than that which the receiver is connected to; Or consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

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Note

A shielded-type DC power cable incorporated with a ferrite core is required in order to meet the FCC emission limits and also to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. Use only shielded I/O cable incorporated with a ferrite core to connect this equipment to host computer and TV set. Shielded AC power cord and shielded I/O cables are required in order to meet the FCC emission limits. It is essential that only the supplied power cord and I/ O cable(s) be used.

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CAUTION

Do not place this camera in a damp or dusty location. This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and internal components and cause a fire.

Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up and distort the case or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in well-ventilated locations.

Take care that the camera is not bumped when it is being moved. This may cause the camera to malfunction.

While it is switched on do not move the camera after transferring images to PC. (if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have switched off the camera.) Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera, Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock.

When handling the camera, always unplug it from the power source (batteries or AC power adapter) for safety. (If you are not going to use the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected

to do so could result in an electric shock.

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CAUTION

When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation, always unplug the camera from the power source (batteries or AC power adapter ) for safety. (If you are not going to use the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Failure to do so could result in a fire.

Contact your dealer or local authorized service facility to request cleaning of the interior of the camera every two years. Allowing dust to accumulate in the camera for long periods without cleaning the camera interior may cause a fire or electric shock. Cleaning is best performed prior to seasonal periods of high humidity. Consult with your dealer or local authorized service facility for information on the cost of cleaning your camera.

Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your camera.

The use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury or corrosion of the battery compartment.

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When fitting a battery into the camera, check the polarity markings on the battery ( and )to ensure that you insert the battery correctly. Incorrect battery polarity may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury or corrosion 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.

WARNING

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Unplug from power socket.

Do not use this camera when it is emitting smoke, is unusually hot to the touch, is emitting any unusual odor or noise, or is in any other abnormal state. Use of the camera in any of these situations may cause a fire or electric shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) After checking that smoke is no longer being emitted, contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility and request repairs. Never attempt to repair this camera yourself as this is dangerous.

Do not use the camera if any water has entered the camera. Switch the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.

If the camera has been dropped or the camera case has been damaged, switch the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.

WARNING

Do not place the camera in unstable locations such as on a wobbly table or sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury.

Take care that the camera is not exposed to moisture and that water does not get into the camera. Take particular care when it is raining or snowing or when you are using the camera at the beach or near water. Water in the camera may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points such as the Compact Flash card slot. This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not attempt to modify this camera. This may cause a fire or electric shock.

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Do not disassemble

Do not use in wet areas.

Do not touch

Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electric shock. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or local authorized service facility.

Do not use this camera in the bathroom. This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter. This may cause an electric shock.

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WARNING

Never use this camera, look through the viewfinder, or watch the LCD (liquid crystal display)while you are operating a moving car, motorcycle or bicycle. This may cause a traffic accident.

Do not attempt to charge the alkaline battery. This may cause the battery to split or leak, causing fire or injury.

Do not carry or store a battery with objects such as metal pens, necklaces, coins or hairpins. This could short circuit the positive

and negative poles of the battery. This may cause the battery to split or leak, resulting in fire or injury.

Do not heat or attempt to disassemble a battery, and do not place a battery in water or in a fire. Any of these may cause the battery to split or leak, cause fire or injury.

Do not subject a battery to strong impacts, such as hitting it with a hammer, stepping on it or dropping it. Any of these may cause the battery to split or leak, cause fire or injury.

Use only the specified batteries or AC power adapter specified for use with this camera. The use of other power sources may cause a fire.

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

What’s included in the package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

System Requirements (Windows). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Getting to Know your camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Inserting Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using the Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Attaching the Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using a Compact Flash Card (Optional Accessory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Operating the Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using Multimedia Camera as a Digital Camera. . . . . 14

Taking Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Camera Function Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Viewing Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Downloading Pictures into your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using Multimedia Camera as a MP3 Player. . . . . . . . . 20

Where to get MP3 music files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Transferring MP3 files into multimedia camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

MP3 Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Playing MP3 Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using Multimedia Camera as an Audio Recorder. . .22

Recording Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Recording Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Playing Recorded Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Transferring Recorded Audio into your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Erasing Contents from Multimedia Camera . . . . . . . 25

Erasing a Single Picture, MP3 Song or Recorded Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Erasing All Pictures, MP3 Songs or Recorded Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . 26

Using Multimedia Camera as a PC Camera . . . . . . . . 27

Appendix 1 : LCD Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Appendix 2 : Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Introduction

Overview

Digital Camera, MP3 Player, Digital Audio Recorder, and PC Camera in One! Thank you for purchasing the MULTIMEDIA CAMERA, which is the most incredible cam-

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era ever been developed. This portable digital camera does not only take pictures, but also features a built-in MP3 player, audio recorder, and PC camera in the same camera unit. The MULTIMEDIA CAMERA is equipped with 2MB built-in memory. In addition, it provides a memory card slot which can be inserted with a (Type I) Compact Flash Card. To download digital pictures and audio from the camera into your PC, a USB cable connection is all that is required. This single USB connection also allows you to transfer MP3 songs into the camera. When you use it as a PC camera, you can videoconference over the Internet. Look and talk to people on the internet face-to-face.

What’s Included in the Package

● Multimedia camera unit

● USB cable

● Video cable

● Earphone

● 2 x AA alkaline batteries

CD-ROM content :CD-ROM content :

CD-ROM content :

CD-ROM content :CD-ROM content : Disk 1 : MGI Photosuite SE, Multimedia Camera Manager, MP3 trial software Disk 2 : MGI Video Wave SE+

● Software CD-ROM

● Quick start guide

● Owner’s Manual

● Pouch and Strap

Optional accessories include:Optional accessories include:

Optional accessories include:

Optional accessories include:Optional accessories include: Compact Flash Card AC Adapter

System Requirements (Windows)

Personal computer with minimum Pentium 166 MHz with graphic card Microsoft windows 98/2000/Me operating system 32 MB or more of RAM 80 MB of hard disk space available Available USB, and CD-ROM drive Color Display (800x600 24 bit or higher recommended)

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