Vivicam 2005 User Manual 041227TP 1 Preface Thank you for purchasing the Vivicam 2005. Please read this manual carefully, it covers all camera functions and operations. FCC STATEMENT 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 limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. installation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in However, there is no accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 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: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. If such TRADEMARK INFORMATION Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. SD is a trademark. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. READ THIS FIRST Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, The software, software drivers, and user's manual. This User's Manual is a general reference guide for the product. product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products vary between retailers especially with Occasionally a accessories such as batteries, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. product definition and included accessories. user's manual. Contact your dealer for precise The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this For user manual and driver updates, refer to the Vivitar website or contact your dealer. 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries. use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries. use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera. inspection, consult customer service. Do not use the camera in areas near water. rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore. Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces. Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. This might cause the camera to fall, causing injury. If the battery is This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal Continued Continued Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician. Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving, or riding a motorcycle. result in traffic accident. This might cause you to fall over or S CAUTIONS Do not fire the flash close to anyone's eyes. Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. to leak. water. This might cause damage to the person's eyesight. This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera. A camera is a precision instrument. This might cause damage to the camera. Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places. This might cause fire or electric shock. The battery becomes hot during use. Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns. Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets. resulting in fire. This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, Use the camera in a well-ventilated place. This Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may raise significantly, such as inside a car. might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire. Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables. resulting in fire and electric shock. Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, WARNING: Handling the USB on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. NOTES ON BATTERY USAGE Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your Vivicam 2005. Use of unsuitable batteries may result in When placing the the batteries splitting, or leaking and may cause a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment. batteries into the camera, check the polarity markings on the batteries ( - and + ) to ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly. Incorrect battery polarity will result in inoperability and 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 3 period of time. The batteries may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery compartment. If the batteries leak, Wash your hands carefully if you touch the clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and install new batteries. battery fluid. below: When using batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended. To maximize performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use. Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce digital camera performance. Low temperature will adversely affect alkaline battery performance. Using new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have not been used for an extended period of time will affect the number of images that can be captured. If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion. Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries. Never use manganese batteries. Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................. 5 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.2 Features TFT Screen Buttons Using a Memory Card Loading the Batteries Inserting a Memory Card 2. Preparation for use ........................................................ 7 3. V2005 Features .............................................................. 7 3.1 Image / video clips 3.2 Setup Menu 3.3 Playback of Images and Video Clips 4. Camera Operations ........................................................ 9 4.1 Power on / off 4.2 Battery Level 4.3 Capturing Images and Video Clips 4.4 Main (Setup) menu 5. Windows 98 Driver Installation ........................................ 13 6. Transferring Images to your Computer.............................. 15 7. Specifications ............................................................... 15 8. Maintenance ................................................................. 15 4 1. Introduction 1.1 Features Lens Flash lam p Figure 1 ­ Vivicam 2005 Features and Controls 1.2 Display 1) Capture mode (still, movie, burst) 2) Battery level Indicator 3) Image resolution (Super Fine, Fine, Economy) 4) Flash mode (Off, Auto, Auto/Red-eye, On) 5) Self-timer mode 6) Focus Frame 7) White balance selection (auto, sunny, cloudy, fluorescent, tungsten) AWB Figure 2 ­ Display Icons 8) Number of images remaining in available memory 5 1.3 Control Buttons 1. Power button: On/Off 2. Function switch: To select Capture or Playback modes 3. Menu button: Start/close menu 4. OK button: In capture mode: used to toggle flash mode In playback mode: no function In menu mode, it is used to confirm menu selections 5. Arrow buttons: Left arrow (" ") - In capture mode: no function In playback mode: used for viewing previous image In menu mode: used for navigating/selecting menu icons Right arrow (" ") In capture mode: used to select white-balance setting In playback mode: used for viewing next image In menu mode: used for navigating/selecting menu icons Up arrow (" ") ­ In capture mode: zoom in (digital zoom) In playback mode: no function In menu mode: used for navigating/selecting menu icons and functions Down arrow (" "): In capture mode: zoom out (digital zoom) In playback mode: no function In menu mode: used for navigating/selecting menu icons and functions 1.4 Memory Cards The Vivicam 2005 includes approximately 14 MB of "built-in" internal storage memory. You may wish to expand the memory capacity of your camera using a Secure Digital (SD) memory card. Note: The Vivicam 2005, like most digital cameras will automatically use a memory card if it is inserted into the memory card slot. When there is no memory card present in the camera, your images and video clips (and files transferred to the camera through USB cable) are stored in the internal memory. When a memory card is present in the camera, the camera will immediately begin to use the card in preference to the internal memory. This is called "card preference". Data stored in internal memory will not be accessible if a memory card is present. To again access your data stored in internal memory, simply remove the SD memory card. 6 2. Preparation For Use 2.1 Loading batteries 1. Open the battery cover as shown in Figure 3. 2. As indicated inside the battery cover ("+/-"), load three AAA batteries into the compartment with the polarity (orientation) as shown in Figure 4. Note: Typically, the V2005 will come with alkaline batteries. Whereas alkaline batteries will operate the camera, Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries are highly recommended because they offer superior performance. Rechargeable NiMH batteries are both cost effective and reusable. To maximize performance and lifetime, it is recommended that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use. Battery Compartment Memory card Slot Figure 3 ­ Battery Cover Door 3. Close the battery cover. Figure 4 ­ Battery Orientation 2.2 Inserting a Memory Card 1) Open the battery cover 2) Insert an SD memory card into the slot in the indicated direction Insert contact pins first Label-side of memory card facing towards the back (TFT side) of camera Press the card gently into the slot ­ it will "click" into place To remove a memory card press gently on the edge of the card to eject it 3) Close the battery cover 7 3. Camera Operations 3.1 Capturing Images and Video Clips The Vivicam 2005 features three ways to capture images 1) Single Shot mode. Single-shot mode is the most common mode used for capturing individual still images. Single shot is also the default mode for the V2005. Whenever the camera is turned on, it will be in single-shot mode. 2) Video mode. Capture short video clips. Note that after each video captured, the camera will revert to single-shot mode. 3) Continuous (burst) Mode. Burst mode allows you to capture a sequence of four images in succession. The V2005 will capture one frame (every 1.2 seconds) up to four frames. Note that after each burst capture, the camera will revert to single-shot mode. The Vivicam 2005 features an integral four-mode flash that can be used in si ...