Vivitar Vivicam 35 User Manual

Vivicam 35 User Manual

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Contents

1. Introduction 1

1.1. Overview 1

1.2. Warnings and Precautions 1

1.3. Package Contents 4

1.4. System Requirements 4

1.5. Vivicam 35 Features 5

2. Installing the Batteries 6

3. Installing the Sof tware 8

3.1. Twain Driver for Windows-based PCs 8

3.2. ArcSoft Suite 9

3.2.1. PhotoImpression

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3.2.2.

VideoImpression 9

3.3. NetGUI In-A-Flash Photo 9

3.4. User Manual 10

4. Capturing Images 11

4.1. Power On the Camera 11

4.2. Capture an Image 12

4.3. Camera Status Icons 13

4.4. Power-Off the Camera 14

4.5. Flash Charging 14

4.6

Self-Timer 15

4.7

AVI Capture 15

4.8

Continuous Capture 16

4.9

Deleting Images 16

4.10

Image Resolution 17

4.1 1

High/Low Image Compression 18

4.12

Lighting Frequency 18

4.13

Using the Flash – Automatic, or On/fill 19

4.14

Techniques for Capturing the Best Images 19

5. Downloading Images to Your PC 20

5.1. Tr ansfer Images to your PC 20

5.2 Transferring Images to the application software 22

6. PC/Web Camera Video Function 23

6.1. Using the ViviCam 35 in Video Mode 23

6.2. Using the ViviCam 35 with PCCam

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6.3. Using the ViviCam 35 with NetMeeting 24

6.4. Using the ViviCam 35 with Movie Maker (Windows XP)

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7. Specifications

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1.0 Introduction -

1.1 Overview -

Thank you for purchasing the Vivicam 35 digital camera. It can capture
digital images, short video-clips (continuous shooting mode), and it can also
serve as a PC/Web camera. The V35 is equipped with 8 MB of memory to
store your images and movie clips. You may download your images and
movie clips to your computer using the USB cable and included sof tware.

1.2 W arnings and Precautions -

1.2.1 FCC ST ATEMENT ­This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit s for
Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance w ith the

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instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a p articular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subp art B of
Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the
equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or
modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the
equipment.

1.2.2 GENERAL W ARNINGS –

Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with the camera. The
use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and
causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.

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When placing batteries in the camera, check the polarity of the batteries (- and
+) to ensure proper orientation. Incorrect polarity may result in the batteries
splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling 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 y our hands carefully if you touch
the battery fluid. Please note that when you remove the batteries your
images will be lost from the camera memory.

WARNING: Handling the USB cable on this product may expose y ou to
lead, a chemical known to the S tate of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm. W ash your hands af ter handling.

1.2.3 TRADEMARK INFORMATION -

Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Other names and
products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
owner .

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1.3 Package Contents -

The Vivicam 35 package ty pically includes:

1. Camera

2. USB cable

3. CD ROM with Tw ain Driver and Application Softw are

4. User Manual

5. Three (3) AAA batteries

6. Hand strap

Note: Included com ponents may vary, as specified by local retailers and

locations. Check with your retailer for specifics.

1.4 System Requirement s -

You must use a computer to download the images from your V ivicam 35.
The computer that you use must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Windows Me/2000/XP

2. Direct X 8.0, or higher

3. 128 MB RAM

4. 60 MB hard disk space available

5. Available USB port

6. CD-ROM drive

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1.5 Viv icam 35 Features -

Front Side:

Back Side:

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2.0 Inst alling the Batteries -

S tep 1: Open the battery door by lifting the tab on the

door .

S tep 2: Insert three AAA batteries w ith the polarity as

shown:

S tep 3: Close the battery cover .

Warning: Do not open the battery door when the camera is powered ON.
This will cause all images in memory to be lost immediately. If you open the
battery door when the camera is OFF (whe n changing the bat teries) you must
close the door within thirty (30) seconds or your images will be erased from
memory.

Notes:

1. Always download your images to your computer soon after you
have captured them. Never assume your images will be ret ained
for more than three or four days. If the batteries are depleted,
your images will be lost.

2. If you must change the batteries, makes sure the camera is OFF

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