Vivitar Vivicam 3060 User Manual

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1. System Requirements

• Personal computer, laptop, desktop, or IBM compatible with Pentium
166 MHz minimum, and with an active USB (Universal Serial Bus) port.

• Windows 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP, CD ROM drive, color monitor, mouse
and keyboard.

• Color printer for printing color pictures.

• For transferring still images via the Internet, or for video conferencing,
your computer must have modem and communication software for
Internet connection.

2. Package Contents

Make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera.

• USB cable

• Video cable

• Pouch

• Wrist strap

• Digital camera

• Installation CD

• User’s guide

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3. Quick Start

CAUTION

• Please install the camera driver before using your camera with a
PC.

• Best way to transfer picture to PC is using the PC-DISK (Mass
Storage) mode to copy all your pictures.

• Getting Ready

1.Open the battery compartment cover

2.Load the batteries and the SD card (Optional) into

the camera.

3.Close the battery compartment cover.

• Taking a Picture

1.Turn on the camera.

2.Slide the Function switch to

(Capture Function).

3.Point the camera at the subject, use the viewfinder
or monitor screen to compose the picture.

4.Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button
to take a picture.

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• Reviewing a Picture

1.Turn on the camera.

2.Slide the Function switch to ► (Playback Function).

3.Use ▲ or ▼ to scroll through the pictures or videos

on the monitor screen.

• Deleting a Picture

1.Turn on the camera.

2.Slide the Function switch to ► (Playback
Function).

3.Use ▲ or ▼ to display the picture you
want to delete.

4.Press the MENU button to turn on the menu and then use ◄ and ► to
select [Delete] on the screen. Press the Enter button.

5.Use ◄ or ► button to select

([Delete One]), and then press the

Enter button to confirm.

Delete One

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4. Name of Parts

The following illustrations show the names of each component, button,
and switch on the camera.

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Indicators

1.Indicator Lamp (Green)

2.Self-Timer Lamp (Red)

3.Power Lamp

Digital Interface:

USB 1.1

Video Output:

TV out in NTSC / PAL

Digital Zoom

During shooting, user can push ◄ and ► to zoom in and zoom out.

Display Button

Press the Enter button and the current information on the LCD monitor
will be displayed.

Menu Button

You can turn the menu ON or OFF by pressing the Menu button. As the
menu turns on, the items appear, use the◄ and ► button to select and
press the Enter button or ▲ ▼ button to enter each menu item.

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5. Display Information

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6. Getting Started

• Installing Camera Batteries:

1.Open the battery compartment cover.

2.Insert batteries. Be sure to load batteries

with + and – terminals as shown on the camera.

3.Close the battery compartment cover.

• Inserting SD Card (Optional):

The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos:
Internal Memory - Store pictures and videos in the 16 MB internal

memory.
SD Card - Optional SD cards provide removable, reusable storage for

pictures and videos. Store as many pictures as you like,
depending on the size of the card.

CAUTION:

• The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may damage
the camera or card. Do not insert or remove a card when power is on.

To insert an SD card:

1. Turn off the camera and open the battery compartment
cover.

2.Orient the card as shown. Push the card into the slot

until it clicks into place.

3.To remove the card, push down till it clicks again

and then release.

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4.Close the battery compartment cover.

Note: 1.If the SD card is present in the camera, then the picture/

video will save in the SD card. If no card is installed, the
camera uses internal memory.

2.If the “MEMORY FULL” warning message appears on the
LCD monitor, it means the SD card or internal memory is
full. Please remove the memory and insert a new one or
move/store all pictures/videos in memory to your
computer. Then use the FORMAT command to reset your
camera or card memory and recover your disk space. The
memory will be cleared and your images will be deleted.

• Turning On the Camera:

1.Press the Power button on as shown in the illustration.

2.Buzzer will beep and indicator lamp will light. The LCD

monitor will be turned on.

3.Press the Power button again to shutdown the camera.

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• Setting the Date, Time and Date Stamp:

You should set the Date and Time when you first use your camera or the
battery is removed for an extended time (approximately 120 minutes).
Use the following procedure to change the date and time setting.

1.Slide the

Function

switch to (Capture Function).

2.Press the MENU button to turn on function menu.
Use ◄ or ► button to select [Advance] option
and press the Enter button to bring up the
advanced menu.

3.Use ▲ or ▼ to select [Date Time], and then
press the Enter button.

4.Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust the date and time. Press
◄ or ► to advance to the next setting.

5.When finished, press the MENU button to exit
the menu.

Use the Date Stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures.

1.In the Date Time Setting menu. Make sure the camera clock is set to
the correct date.

2.Press ◄ or ► to select [Date stamp] option.

3.Press the Enter button to switch the Date stamp function to on or off.

4.Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

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• Power Saving:

The camera will automatically power off approximately 3 minutes after
you do not perform any operation.

When this function is disabled, the power is not turned off automatically.

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7. Taking Pictures

• Taking a Picture

1.Turn on the camera.

2.The LCD monitor will display image and symbols.

3. Slide the Function switch to

(Capture Function).

4. The LCD monitor will display

(Snapshot Mode).

If icon is different, press the MODE button

(▼) until the icon appears on the LCD monitor.

5.Point the camera at the subject; use the monitor screen or the

viewfinder to compose the image. If the MACRO switch is turned

to icon you can take pictures as close as 50cm (20 inches).

6.Holding the camera still, gently press the Shutter button to take the

picture.

7.The will show on monitor while the camera is recording.

Note: After pressing down shutter button, keep your hand steady

for 2 seconds to get best result.

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• Taking Continuous Pictures

1. Make sure that the function switch is set to (Capture Function).

2.Press the MODE button (▼) until

appears on the LCD monitor.

(Continuous Mode)

3.Point the camera at the subject; use the monitor screen to compose

the image.

4.Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button to take the picture.

5. You will hear a sound and begin capturing your images.

6.

When completed, you will note that your image count has decreased by 3.

• Using Digital Zoom

The Digital Zoom provides up to 4X magnification of

your pictures. You may notice a decrease in printed

image quality when using Digital Zoom.

1. Make sure the Function switch is set to

. Use the

LCD to frame your subject.

2.

(► ) Button: The subject will be enlarged.

(◄) Button: The subject will be reduced.

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Press the ► to zoom in. Keep the button pressed for continuous

magnification. The LCD displays the zoomed image and the

magnification level.

3.Press the ◄ to zoom out.

4.Press the Shutter button to take the picture.

Note: 1. The image will appear grainier as the image is digitally

zoomed.

2. Digital Zoom is automatically turned off when the camera is

turned off.

• Using Flash

When you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors

in heavy shadows, You should use your camera's

flash. Press the

button (▲) repeatedly to scroll

through the flash options.

The flash icon that is displayed on the LCD monitor is the active option.

Off—flash never fires. (Default)

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Auto Flash—

flash fires when the lighting conditions require it.

Flash On—flash fires every time you take a picture,

regardless of the lighting conditions.

Red-eye—flash fires once so the subject’s eyes become

accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is

taken. The Red-eye option remains in effect until you

change it.

Note: All flash options revert to Off when the camera is turned off.

• Setting Picture Quality

Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution:

1.Make sure the Function switch is set to

, and then press the

MENU button.

2.Press the ◄ or ► to select [Pict Size] and press the Enter button.

3.Select an option with ◄ or ►:

L (2400 x 1800) — for enlarged picture size; produces higher picture

resolution and larger file size.

M (2048 x 1536) — for standard picture size; produces normal

picture resolution and middle file size.

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S (1600 x 1200) — for small picture size; pictures are of lower

resolution and file size is smaller.

4.Press the Enter button to confirm.

Note: 1.This setting remains until you change it.

2.

Movies can be shot with the QVGA (320 x 240) or VGA (640 x 480)

resolution.

• Putting Yourself in the Picture

The Self Timer creates a delay between the time you press the Shutter
button and the time the picture is taken. This setting is ideal when you
want to include yourself in the picture.

1.Make sure the Function switch is set to

.

2.Press the MODE button (▼) until

appears on the LCD monitor.

(Self-Timer Mode)

3.Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod.

4.Compose the picture, and then press the Shutter button all the way
down.

5.The red Self Timer light, located on the front of the camera, blinks for 10,
15, or 20 seconds (selectable) before the picture is taken.

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8. Taking Videos

• Taking a Video

1.Turn on the camera.

2. The LCD monitor will display image and symbols.

3. Slide the Function switch to

(Capture Function).

4. Press the MODE button (▼) until appears on the

LCD monitor. (Video Mode)

5. Frame your subject on the LCD or viewfinder, then press

the Shutter button to take the video.

6.Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.

Note: 1.During recording, user can press the ◄ / ► button for

zoom in/out.

2.The video resolution is QVGA (320 x240) and VGA (640 X

480). It’s will show icon “CIF” or “VGA” in Video mode.

3.You can select video resolution using the PS section of
the menu button.

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9. Reviewing Pictures and Videos

• Reviewing Pictures and Videos

1.Turn on the camera.

2.Slide the Function switch to ► (Playback Function). The last picture
or video is displayed.

3.Use ▲ and ▼ to select the picture or video (If appears on the LCD
monitor) you want to review.

4.Press the Enter button to start playback of the image or video.

5.During the playback, press the Enter button to pause / resume the
video playing.

Note: You can use the ◄ or ► button to enlarge or reduce picture.

• Viewing six Pictures

View six pictures at once on the LCD monitor (Index View) so that you
can search through your images quickly.

1.Make sure the Function switch is set to ► , and then press the MENU
button.

2.Press the ◄ or ► to select View on the screen and press the Enter
button.

3.Press the ◄ or ► to select

([Thumbnails]) and press the Enter

button.

4.Six picture thumbnails appear on the LCD monitor.

5.Use ◄ ►or▲ ▼ to select the picture. Press the Enter button for the
picture you want to see.

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• Using Slide Show

Use the Slide Show feature to sequentially display your pictures and
videos on the camera LCD, on a television screen, or on any external
display device equipped with a video input.

1.Make sure the Function switch is set to ►, and then press the MENU
button.

2.Press the ◄ or ► to select [View] on the screen and press the Enter
button.

3.Press the ◄ or ► to select

and press the Enter button.

4.Each picture and video thumbnails is displayed once, in the order in
which you took them.

5.After the slide show is completed, your camera will display the last
image in playback mode.

Note: If you want to run the slide show on a television, connect the

video cable from the video-out port on the camera to the
video-in port on the television. Ensure that the Video Out
setting is correctly set to NTSC or PAL. (The TV system

used in your country)

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• Magnifying Pictures

Use the Magnify feature to zoom in to different areas of the picture.

1.Make sure the Function switch is set to ► .

2.Use ▲ and ▼ to select the picture you want to enlarge, and then press
the MENU button.

3.Press the ◄ or ► to select [Zoom] on the screen and press the Enter

button.

4.The frame (approximate location of the magnified area) appears on

the LCD monitor. Use ▲ ▼ ◄ ► to select location of the magnified
area and press the Enter button.

5.The picture is displayed at 2X magnification. Use ▲ ▼ ◄ ► to

navigate to different parts of the picture.

6.Press the Enter button to again display the picture at the original size.

Note: Videos cannot be enlarged.

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10. Deleting a single image and Video

Delete allows user to remove a current or all the stored images from the
internal memory or SD card.

• Deleting a Single image or Video

1.Turn on the camera.

2.The LCD monitor will display image and symbols.

3.Slide the Function switch to ► (Playback Function).

4.Use ▲ and ▼ to select the picture or video you want to delete, and

then press the MENU button.

5.Press the ◄ or ► to select [Delete] on

the screen and press the Enter button.

6.Press the ◄ or ► to select

([Delete

One]), and then press the Enter button

to delete the picture or video.

Delete One

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• Deleting All Pictures and Videos

1.Make sure the Function switch is set to ►, and then press the MENU

button.

2.Press the ◄ or ► to select

[Delete]

on the screen and press the

Enter

button.

3.Press the ◄ or ► to select ([Delete All]), and then press the

Enter button to delete all pictures or videos.

4.The “NO PICTURE!” warning message appears on the LCD monitor.

• Formatting Internal Memory or SD Card

1.Make sure the Function switch is set to ► , and then press the MENU

button.

2.Press the ◄ or ► to select [Delete] on the screen and press the Enter

button.

3.Press the ◄ or ► to select

([Format]), and then press the Enter

button to format Internal Memory or SD card.

5. The “NO PICTURE!” warning message appears on the LCD monitor.

WARNING: This will completely erase the images on your internal
memory or SD card and restore it to "as new" condition.

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11. Customizing Your Camera Settings

•Capture Function Menu

When user slide the Function switch to

(Capture Function). Press
the MENU button can turn ON/OFF function menu. Use ◄ or ► button
to select items, press the Enter button to confirm.

[White Bal]: (White Balance)

When the white balance is set to match the light source, the camera
can take picture more accurately. (*): Default

Auto (*)

The camera sets the white balance automatically
according to shooting conditions.

Daylight

Use when shooting at outdoors in sunlight on a
clear day.

Cloudy

Use when shooting at outdoors and the sunlight is
not enough such as under cloudy skies, in shade
or at dusk.

Tungsten

For recording under tungsten (incandescent) lighting.

Fluorescent For recording under fluorescent lighting.

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[Exp Val]: (Exposure Value)

Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV
value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject. This feature
helps to achieve better results when recording a backlit subject, a
strongly lit subject indoors, or a subject that is against a dark
background.

1.Press the ◄ or ► to adjust the compensation.

2.Press the Enter button to confirm.

• The settings can be adjusted in 1/2 steps within the range -2 EV and +2 EV.

• You can check the result of the compensation by viewing the image
on the LCD monitor.

[Pict Size]: (Picture Size)

You can change the picture size (excluding videos) settings to suit your
purpose.

L

(Large)

2400x1800

pixels

for enlarged picture size; produces higher picture resolution and larger fil

e size.

M

(Medium)

2048x1536

pixels

for standard picture size; produces normal picture resolution and middle file size

.

S

(Small)

1600x1200

pixels

for small picture size; produces lower picture resolution and smaller f ile s

ize.

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[Advance]:

Select Advance Option to bring up the

following advanced menu. Use ▲ and ▼ to

select the function you want to set, and then

press the ◄ and ► to change the currently

selected setting.

Press the

Enter

button to confirm the setting.

Press the Menu button to cancel the advance menu and return to

shooting status. (*): Default

Beeper:

ON Setting the beep sound to on.

OFF Setting the beep sound to off. (*)

Auto Power Off:

ON

Setting the camera automatically powers off

approximately 3 minutes after the last function

is accessed.

OFF

Stopping the camera automatically powers off function. (*)

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Timer

10 sec

Setting the timer in self-timer mode to 10 second. (*)

15 sec

Setting the timer in self-timer mode to 15 second.

20 sec

Setting the timer in self-timer mode to 20 second.

Quality:

Super Setting the picture quality to super fine.

(Bigger file size)

Fine Setting the picture quality to fine. (*)

Normal Setting the picture quality to normal.

(Small file size)

TV:

PAL Setting the TV mode to PAL. (*)

NTSC Setting the TV mode to NTSC.

Language:

English Setting the language to English. (*)

Chinese Setting the language to Chinese.

Janpanese Setting the language to Japanese.

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Polski Setting the language to Polski.

German Setting the language to German.

Francais Setting the language to Francais.

Espanol Setting the language to Espanol.

Nederlands Setting the language to Nederlands.

Italino Setting the language to Italino.

Portugues Setting the language to Portugues.

Flicker:

PAL / 50Hz Setting the flicker frequency to 50 Hz. (*)

NTSC / 60Hz

Setting the flicker frequency to 60 Hz.

Date Time:

YES Setting the Date / Time.

Reset:

YES Setting to default.

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• Playback Function Menu

When you slide the Function switch to ► (Playback Function), pressing
the Menu button can turn ON or OFF the Playback mode menu. Use ◄
or ► button to select items, press the Enter button to confirm.

[Delete]:

Delete item allow user to delete current or all the stored images from the
memory.

Delete One

Select “Delete One” to delete (erase) current
picture or video.

Delete All

Select “Delete All” to delete (erase) all pictures or
videos.

Format

Select “Format” to format the flash memory or CF
card.

[View]:

Default setting of the playback mode displays one picture in the LCD
screen.

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Single Select “Single” to Display one picture.

Thumbnails Select “Thumbnails” to Display six picture.

Slide Show Select “Slide Show” to Slide Show.

User can select to show six pictures in screen, and a white-frame
indicates the current picture selected, just press the Enter button to fill
(enlarge) the picture in screen. Using ◄ or ► button to jump
previous/next picture.

Once the user selects the Slide Show Mode, camera will automatically
play all the pictures. When playing finished, the function will stop
automatically and the screen will stay at the last picture.

Note﹕Video is played like the way of playing option.

[Zoom]:

In Zoom item, use ▲ ▼ ◄ ► to select the area of interest, press the
Enter button, and enlarge zoom area to whole screen. User can move
adjust the zooming area to each part of the picture by ▲ ▼ ◄ ► Select
Enter button to cancel the Zoom.

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12. Installing Your Camera Driver and Software

a. Turn on your computer.

b. Insert the installation CD-ROM drive and the installation CD menu

should appear. If the menu does not appear, double-click the CD drive
icon in my computer or run D:\Autorun.exe to open the setup screen
(assuming that your CD-Rom drive is drive D:).

c. When you see the following:

NOTE: If you encounter a message about driver signing or

"Logo Testing", simply click on "Continue Anyway" to
complete the installation.

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Camera Driver:

Click “camera Driver” button to install camera drive then follow the
prompts to start and complete the installation.

User manual:

Click “User Manual” to read user manual. (Requires Adobe Acrobat or
Adobe Reader software. You may download the latest version for free
at www.adobe.com

)

Adobe Acrobat:

Click “Adobe Acrobat” to install Adobe Reader software then follow the
prompts to complete the installation.

Arcsoft Suite:

Click “Arcsoft Suite” to install Arcsoft photoImpression 5 and Arcsoft

VideoImpression 2 software and then follow the prompts through the
next steps to complete the installation.

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13 Uninstalling Software

Following these instructions will allow you to uninstall (remove) software
from your computer.

• Uninstalling Software

1. Click "Start" from the task bar and choose "Settings" -> "Control

Panel". (For Windows XP: "Start" -> "Control Panels")

2. Double click "Add/Remove Programs".

3. Select the program to be uninstalled: "Arcsoft Software Suite".

4. Click on "Remove Program" (For Windows 2000/XP:

"Change/Remove") and then "OK".

• Uninstall Camera's Driver

1. Click "Start" from the task bar and choose "Settings" -> "Control

Panel". (For Windows XP: "Start" -> "Control Panels").

2. Double click "Add/Remove Programs".

3. Select the program to be uninstalled " Vivicam 3060 Digital Camera”

and “Vivicam 3060 Video Camera".

4. Click on "Remove Program" (For Windows 2000/XP: "Change/Remove")

and

then "OK".

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14. Downloading

For Windows 98/me customers:

Please install camera drive before connecting.

1. Turn the camera and computer on, then connect the camera to the
computer with the included USB cable, and then slide the Function
switch to ► (Playback Function).

2. “Vivicam 3060 USB Device” appears on the computer screen.

For Windows XP:

A dialogue box with options appears as
shown on the Right side.
The options are Play, Find/Fix/Share Images.
Open folders to view files, take no action,
Copy images to a folder on my computer,
View a slide show of images, and etc.
Please select one of them and click on “OK”.

For Windows 2000/me/98:

Double click on “My computer”, and then double click on Removable
Disk (i:) in the DCIM files. (All the photos and videos are stored here).

3. Press “Ctrl+A” on the keyboard to choose all the photos/videos, then
press “Ctrl+C” to copy photos, and then open a file in the computer,
press “Ctrl+V” to paste the photos.

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15. Arcsoft PhotoImpression 5

ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 is a

complete digital image editing

application designed with real

people in mind. Easy-to-use

“Getting Start” guides, user-friendly

interface, and complete image

editing functionality allows easy

organizing, viewing, enhancing,

editing, printing and sharing photos.

Click “Start”Æ “Program”Æ “ArcSoft Software Suite“Æ “PhotoImpression
5” to launch PhotoImpression 5 or double click PhotoImpression 5 icon
on the desktop and you will see a window as the screenshot above.

Select the picture source. For example: 1. Click “Folder” for
acquiring photos from your computer 2. Select the file path. 3. You can
start editing them.

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1. Get Photo – Choose how to view or acquire photos.

2. Enhance – Crop, brighten, rotate, resize and modify photos.

3. Create – Add clip art, special effects, frames and more.

4. Project – Make calendars, photo books and greeting cards.

5. Print – Print multiple images per page and multiple pages at one

time.

6. Send – Email photos or upload them to online photo sharing
accounts.

Note

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For more detailed information, please refer to the [Help] menu..

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16. Arcsoft VideoImpression 2

ArcSoft VideoImpression 2

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.

Click “Start”Æ “Program”Æ “ArcSoft Software Suite“Æ
“VideoImpression 2” to launch VideoImpression 2 or double click
VideoImpression 2 icon on the desktop and you will see a window as
the screenshot above.
Open a Project – Let you browse the project files in the
VideoImpression system folder. By “project,” we mean to say a file
that contains all of the settings and each individual component on the
Storyboard. When you save your work as a project, you can go back
and swap components, add and remove them, alter audio, etc.

Create a Video – Create a new video project. You can retrieve media

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materials from the device connected or choose media files from
system folder. You can choose video materials from your photo album
as well.

Create a Slide Show – Create a slide show project. You can retrieve
media materials from the device connected or choose media files
from system folder. You can choose slide show materials from your
photo album as well.

If the box “Always show this wizard when VideoImpression starts.” at
the bottom of the wizard is checked, the wizard will appear each time
you run the program. If you'd like to skip the wizard the next time,
uncheck the box.

Select the item you desire and the picture and videos you need then
you will enter the editing interface as below.
You can use the six steps in the Function Menu to create video clips
and slide shows.

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1. Media - Select the videos and images that will comprise your final

movie or slide show.

2. Edit - Modify video and image color and adjust the duration of each

movie component. Only available for video projects.

3. Effects - Add neat special effect transitions between each component,

or apply a pre-made theme.

4. Text - Place animated text on any movie component. Only available

for video projects.

5. Narrate - Record audio directly from the program and add it to your

movie.

6. Produce - Combine all components to create your final video; save it

in a variety of ways or email it to friends.

The Storyboard - The backbone of the creation process, it's where you

assemble your movie.

The Player - Preview and modify your movies in this area.

Working with Albums - Albums let you organize your media for easy

access.

Note: For more detailed information, please refer to the [Help] menu.

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17.Using the Camera in PC-Cam mode

The camera offers two USB modes: Removable Disk and PC Camera.

Note

: Please install camera drive before you can use the camera in PC-Cam.

Windows 2000 and XP users may receive a message about

Microsoft LOGO testing. Simply click on "Continue Anyway". You

may receive this more than once as there are multiple installations.

Setting Up PC-Cam

1.Turn the camera power on and slide the Function switch to
(Capture Function).

2. Connect the camera and the computer use the USB cable.

3. There are many methods to view your image in Pc-Cam mode if you

have Video software. For example:

A. Click “NetMeeting”Æ “Start Video”.

B. About Arcsoft software:

a. PhotoImpression 5: Click “Camera/Scanner”Æ an icon under

the “Select he device from which to acquire photos”Æ“View” in
the function tab Æ“Movie”.

b. VideoImpression 2: Click “Create a new video”Æ“Get from

Album”Æ“Capture Video”.

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18.Checking the Connection of Your Camera

For Windows 98/Me only

Double click “My Computer” icon ->

Control Panel -> System -> Device ->

Manager -> Imaging Device; when you

See “Vivicam 3060 Digital Camera” and

“Vivicam 3060 Video Camera” that means

now the camera is installed.

For Windows 2000/Xp only

Double click “My Computer” icon

(Windows 2000) or go to Start button

and select “My Computer” (Windows

XP) -> Control Panel -> System ->

Hardware -> Device Manager ->

Imaging Device; “Vivicam 3060 Digital

Camera” and “Vivicam 3060 Video

Camera” that means now the camera is installed.

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19. Conferencing

To run a video conference with another person, you and the other
person must have the computer station configured with web camera,
microphone, speakers, modem and have access to the Internet.

You have to download video conference software, purchased or free,
such as basic software like I-phone or Microsoft NetMeeting, or Yahoo
Messenger.

As an example: to download Windows NetMeeting, go to
www.microsoft.com search for NetMeeting and follow the download
procedure.

Starting NetMeeting, you have to follow the simple set up procedure on
the computer screen, enter your personal information and adjust the
microphone volume. Here's how video conferencing works:

To receive video:

1.Call someone you want to see/hear.

2.On the Tools menu, point to Video, and then click Receive.
If you have a video camera, you can send video to the person you are
calling.
To send video

1.Call someone you want to see/hear.

2.Click the Start Video button.
Note:
You can also send video by clicking the Tools menu, pointing to Video,
and then clicking Send. After starting the video, the button changes to
Stop Video. To stop the video, click the Stop Video button again.

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Appendix:

Specifications

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FAQ

Q1: If I do not use batteries, can I use an USB cord and Adaptor
and still take pictures with my digital camera?

A1: No, when taking pictures, it is important that you use batteries.
Also, you have to remember to charge the batteries before operating
your camera.

Q2: I am not very familiar with digital cameras and usually my
pictures turn out blurred. Is there any way I can better focus my
camera?

A2: Yes, please locate the Macro Switch on the camera lens. Switch it to
the Normal (

)

setting unless taking close-up pictures in which case,

you must switch to the Macro (

)

setting.

Note: If the pointer is found anywhere in between these two symbols, it
will adversely affect the focus. Also, ensuring there is enough lighting
and that your hands are steady for one second after you press the
Shutter Button will help with the focus.

Q3: I have noticed that the pictures I have taken are all very dark.
How can I make these pictures lighter? Should I use the flash
often?

A3: Avoid taking pictures in places with little lighting. When it is cloudy,

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please use other means to create more light before taking pictures. We
recommend using the flash function during nighttime. During the day, the
flash may be too strong and the picture may come out too bright, thus
use it only during the night.

Q4: After I am done taking a picture, it takes a while for the picture
to come up on the LCD monitor. Is there something wrong with
my camera?

A4: No, with the camera, if you select a larger picture size, it will take
longer for it to come up on the LCD monitor. So if you want to speed
things up, please select a smaller picture size. (M picture size is
recommend)

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Troubleshooting

Problem Source Solution

The power is not on • Press the Power button to

turn the camera on.

The batteries were
not inserted properly

• The correct direction to
insert the AAA batteries is
indicated on the camera.

Batteries are
depleted

• Replace with unused
alkaline or fully recharged
batteries (two AAA-size
batteries).

The camera is
not running

The SD card
slot/battery cover is
not closed properly

• Close the cover correctly
and securely.

The camera is in the
Playback Function
mode

• Slide the function switch to
Capture Function mode.

The camera is
not taking
pictures.

The flash is
charging

• Wait until the flash charges.
You can press the shutter
button when the indicator
glows a steady green.

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The SD card or
internal memory is
already full

• Obtain a new SD card and
insert it.

• Download images to your
computer, and then erase
them from the card

or format to free up more
space.

The SD card is not
formatted correctly

• Ask SD card manufacturer
for assistance.

Picture is not

clear

The lens is dirty • Clean the lens.

Hands were not
steady when taking
the picture

• Ensure hands are steady
when taking picture and
remain steady after clicking
the shutter button until the
image is processed.

The pictures

are blurred

The picture subject
was not in the focus
range of the camera

• Keep a minimum distance of
60 inches between the
picture subject and the
camera lens to stay in the
focus range of the camera.

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The flash
doesn't fire

The flash mode is
set to Off

• Set the flash to any other
mode except Off.

Camera power is off • Turn on the camera.

USB cable is not
securely connected

• Connect cable to camera
and computer port.

The computer
cannot
communicate
with the
camera

Driver is not
installed (for
Windows 98 user)

• Install the camera driver.

Camera power is off • Turn on the camera.

USB cable is not
securely connected

• Connect cable to camera
and computer port.

The PC
Camera
doesn't work

Driver is not
installed

• Install the camera driver.