Vivitar ViviCam 5 User guide

User Manual

ViviCam 5

INDEX

1. Camera Precautions 2

2. Vivicam 5 Specifications 3

3. Vivicam 5 Features 5

4. Taking Images (Pictures) 9

5. Installing Driver and Utility Software 12

6. Transferring Images To Your PC 20

7. TWAIN Driver Function Introduction 22

8. Using the Vivicam 5 as a PC Camera 25 Supplement – PC Connectivity 26

Rev. Dec 3, 2002

1. Camera Precautions

: Images can be stored and retained in camera memory

If the battery goes dead or is removed your images will be lost.

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.

Note only as long as a battery is present and in good condition.

Make sure to download your images as soon as possible.

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Vivicam 5 Specifications

2.1 Specification

n Resolution choices (in pixels):

Digital Camera mode: 1024 x768 (XGA, by Interpolation) 640 x 480 (VGA)

PC Camera mode: 640 x 480

n Range of Focus: Three feet to infinity n 24-bit full color n Memory: Built-in 8MB SDRAM n File Format: JPG n Power: AAA alkaline battery x 1 n PC Interface: USB

Auto Power Off: Automatically turns off power if inactive approximately 60 seconds

52 x 288 (CIF)

320 x 240

160 x 120

2.2 Accessories

1. Camera Cradle (stand)

2. One AAA alkaline battery

3. Camera chain necklace

4. Camera driver and utility software CD

5. USB cable

6. Quick start Guide

3. Vivicam 5 Features

3.1 General Guide

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£Manual eject hole

Back

is very low. The camera will turn off

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n Image Counter n : Number of images you have captured

n : Memory is full n lmage Resolution n No Icon indicates 640 x 480 resolution (default setting)

n : 352 x 288 pixels n Low Battery warning n : When the battery icon flashes on & off, and the

camera beeps three times it indicates that the battery power

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u Important Note: When the batteries are low, the camera will no longer take images. Download your images as soon as possible! After downloading your images replace the battery as soon as possible.

n Shooting Environment

n : Outdoor (Cloudy, default setting) n : lndoor

n Image Delete

n : Deletes all images from camera memory n : Deletes the last image taken

Continuous Capture

n : Continuous capture mode

Camera Function Selection

and hold

n Press the Mode button repeatedly to select a function.

The function icon on the LCD panel will blink. Press the Shutter button until you hear two confirmation beeps.

n Function Icons:

n To steady the camera stand while

on a monitor or desktop, insert the barrel of the USB cable within the base of the stand as shown. You may find that turning the stand around gives more stability in some situations.

n The Camera can also be

placed on top of a notebook monitor using the stand as shown.

4. Taking Images (Pictures)

4.1 Turning Power On

The camera will then beep and turn off.

4.2 Taking Images

camera will beep

n Power on: Press the Mode button, camera will beep n Power off: Press and hold the Mode button until the

displays "OFF" (Note : The camera will automatically turn off if inactive for about 60 seconds)

n Press Shutter button to take an image – n LCD Panel will indicate:

: the number of images you have taken

: When memory is full

and Off

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