Vivitar Vivicam 40 User Manual

Model:

B

1. General Precautions ................................................... 2

2. Introduction ................................................................. 3

3. Functions and Features ............................................. 5

4. Image Capture.............................................................. 9

5. Installing the Driver and Utility Software................. 13

6. Transferring Images To Your Computer .................. 16

7. PC/Web Camera Functionality .................................. 17

B Version - 5 Aug 2003

INDEX

1. General Precautions

Follow these guidelines when using your camera:

n Keep camera away from high temperatures, excessive
humidity, direct sunlight, dust, or excessive vibration.

n Do not use camera outdoors if it is raining or snowing.

n

If the lens or viewfinder become dirty, clean with a lens brush

or soft, clean cloth. Never touch the lens with your fingers.
n If water or a foreign substance gets 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 is on.

n Transfer important images to your computer as soon as
possible to avoid losing image data.
n Be sure to replace new batteries within two (2) minutes to
avoid losing image data from SDRAM memory.

n There is a very slight current-drain on the batteries at all
times which keeps the memory active. If you are not going to

use your camera for an extended period (i.e. a week) be sure to

download your images to your PC and also remove the
batteries to avoid possible power drain and image loss.
n WARNING:

Handling the USB cables on this product may

exp

ose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California

to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.

2.

lntroduction

2.1 Specifications

n Resolution:

Digital Camera mode: 640 x 480 (VGA ), 320 x 240 (CIF)

PC Camera mode: 640 x 480. 320 x 240, 160 x 120
n Range of Focus: Standard mode: 3 feet to infinity, Macro
mode : 10 to 12 inches

n 24 bit full color
n Internal Memory: 8MB SDRAM

n

Storage capacity: Approximately 50 VGA, or 160 CIF images,

or two minute movie (or combinations thereof)

n File Formats: JPG for still images, AVI for movies
n Flash (Strobe): lnternal
n Flash modes: Automatic, Off
n Self-timer: 10 seconds
n Power: Two (2) AA alkaline batteries

n Computer Interface: USB
n Automatic Power-Off: Automatically turns po

wer off if inactive

for approximately 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. User Manual/Quickstart Guide

3.

Funct

ions and Features

3.1 General Guide

Front

Back

3.2 LCD Panel lndicator

Image Counter

n :Total number of Images you have captured

Video Capture

n : AVI video recording at 320 x 240

Still - lmage Resolution

n : 640 x 480 pixels (default setting)
n : 320 x 240 pixels

3 1 2

Shooting Environment

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

n : lndoor 2 (Dark)

Memory Full

n : Memory full icon

Flash Mode

n : Automatic mode
n : Flash Off (default setting, no icon display)

Delete Image(s)

n : Delete all images and movies
n : Delete the last image or movie

4 5 7

6

Self-timer

Self-timer mode

Low-Battery Warning

n : This icon will appear, blinking. Camera beeps,

indicating low battery power.

? lmportant Note about Changing Batteries:

The camera will stop shooting and power off

automatically. Please replace the batteries right away.

You must complete the battery change within two (2)

minutes to avoid the loss of your images and movies.

3.3 Camera Function Selection

n Press Mode button to select the function you desire.

The function icon on the LCD panel will blink. Press

Select button until you hear two confirmation beeps.

n Functions appear on the LCD in the following order :

8

9

4.

Capturing

Images

4.1 Turning Camera Power On & Off

n Power on: Press Power button, camera will beep.
n Power off: Press Power button again, camera will

beep. (Note : t

he camera will automatically turn off if inactive

for approximately 60 seconds.)

4.2 Capturing Images

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

: Normal mode (3 feet to infinity)

: Macro mode for taking close-up images at 10 to 12
inches. Note :

The Macro mode LED will light when switched

to macro mode.
n Press Shutter button to capture an image. C

amera will

beep.
n LCD Panel will indicate:

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

camera will beep continuously.

4.3 Self-timer

n Press Mode to select
n Press Shutter
n The self-timer LED will blink and the camera will beep

for 10

seconds.

n Camera will capture an image.
¬ If you want to disable " Self-timer capture " function just

press Mode to select

4.4 Using Flash

: Automatic

Flash mode (flash fires automatically when

required by current exposure setting.)

n : Flash Off
n The working range for the flash is 3 to 6 feet, (Best is 3 -

4 ft

n When taking Images with the flash, the "Busy" LED on

the back of the camera will blink after you press the

Shutter button, indicating that the flash is re

charging

preparation for the next shot.

4.5 AVI video capture

n Press Mode to select Video Capture function

(The

camera will automatically switch to 320 x 240 resolution.)

n Press and hold Shutter to start a video recording.
n The camera will beep while video is captured. Note: the

frame rate will vary depending upon scene complexity.
n To stop movie recording, release the shutter button.

Recording will also stop when memory is full.

4.6 Deleting Images and Movies

1. Delete all Images and Movies:

n Press Mode to select
n Press Select until you hear two beeps

n The camera will delete all images and

movies,

the counter will reset to " 0 "

2. Delete last image or movie:

n Press Mode to select
n Press Select until you hear two beeps

n The camera will delete last image or movie

and

the counter will decrement.

4.7 Selecting the image resolution

n :640 x 480 pixels (default setting)

(The camera should take about 50 Images)

n : 320 x 240 pixels

(The camera should take about 160 Images)

4.8 Selecting a shooting environment

n : Outdoor 1 (Default setting. Use this setting for

taking images outdoors on a cloudy day.)

n

: Outdoor 2 (Optional. Use this setting for taking

images outdoors on a sunny day.)

n : Indoor 1 (Optional. Use this setting for taking

images indoors in bright conditions.)

n : Indoor 2 (Optional. Use this setting for taking

images indoors in dark conditions.)

5. Installing Driver and Utility Software

5.1 Computer System Requirements

Please verify your PC meets the system requirements before
installing the software:

1. Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP (Service Pack 1 if USB 2)

2. Pentium 300 MHz, or higher CPU

3. CD-ROM drive and USB port
Note: The camera connects to your computer in two ways:

1) As a USB mass storage device. This is the most common

mode for transferring images from camera to c

omputer. Only

Windows 98 users need a driver. All others may simply
connect to your PC and look for removable disk icon.

2) As a PC/webcam. All PC users must install the driver.

5.2 Installation of Vivicam Driver on Windows 98SE, ME,
2000 and XP (for PC/Web cam feature)

1. Turn on your PC.

2. lnsert the software

CD into your
CD-ROM drive.

The following screen

will appear:

Click on "lnstall Vivicam

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 as follows:

Click " Next " and follow setup procedure.

5.3 Installation of ArcSoft Application Software

1. Insert the CD installation disk into your CD-ROM drive.

2. The following Window will appear:

Click on the software title you wish to install.

6.Transferring Images To Your Computer

Once you have driver and utility software installed,
you may download (transfer) your images to your computer.

6.1 Connecting Vivicam to your Computer

Use the USB cable to connect the camera to your computer.

VIVICAM10 Computer
Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB po

rt on

your computer. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the

USB connector on the camera. The camera will power on
automatically.

The LCD panel on camera will show and

the camera will

beep. (The default setting for the camera is USB

Mass Storage)

From the Windows desktop double click on “My Computer”

Look for a new “removable disk” icon. This “removable disk” is

actually the memory in your camera. Typically, the camera will be

assigned drive letter “e”, or higher. Double click on the
"Removable Disk" icon and locate the "DCIM" folder.

Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find another folder

named "100media." Double click to open this folder. Your

recorded images and movie clips will be inside this folder. Still

images will be JPG files and movies will be AVI files.
Create a new folder on your computers hard drive. Select the

images that you want, then choose “Copy” from the “Edit” menu.

Open the destination location (folder) and choose “Paste” from

the “Edit” menu. You may also dr

ag and drop image files from the

camera to a desired folder location on your computer.
Once your images are saved on your computer’s hard drive,

you may use any image editing software to view and edit them.

You may use the Arcsoft applications from the cameras CD
ROM or any other that you may prefer. (Note: Arcsoft

applications are for PC only.)

Mac users: double-click the “I Catch V” disk drive icon on our

desktop. iPhoto or iPhoto 2 may automatically launch.
Desktop/LX users: follow PC instructions.

7. PC/Web Camera Functionality

PC users can connect the camera to their PC and use
it as a PC camera.

1. First, make sure you have installed the driver.

2. Turn on the camera. Press and hold the

Select button until

the LCD panel displays: .

3. Keep pressing the Select button and then connect the

USB cable to Vivicam and to your PC's USB port.

4. Release the Select button after you hear a beep from

camera which means the PC cam function is ready.

5. Refer to the instructions for your video software about

using

a PC camera. Windows XP user may use Movie Maker.

(Select " Vivicam 10&20 " if your software has video

capture source list.)

? lmportant Note:

1.You must continue to press and hold the Select
button while the the camera is connecting to your PC

Wait for the camera confirmation beep

which signals

that the PC cam function is ready.

2. If you wish to switch back to USB mass storage mode

un-plug the USB Cable, turn the camera off and then
on again. Then, re-

connect to PC without pressing the

select button.