Vivicam 2010 User manual English 20100001 1 Contents 1 Introduction------------------------------------------------------------Overview----------------------------------------------------------------Warnings and Precautions-----------------------------------------Package Contents----------------------------------------------------System Requirements-----------------------------------------------Camera Features-----------------------------------------------------Inserting the Batteries-----------------------------------------------Insert/Remove SD/MMC Memory Cards-----------------------Capturing Images----------------------------------------------------Power On the Camera----------------------------------------------Power Off the Camera-----------------------------------------------Camera Status Icons------------------------------------------------Display Information and flows-------------------------------------Capture an Image----------------------------------------------------Using Flash------------------------------------------------------------Self-Timer--------------------------------------------------------------AVI Capture------------------------------------------------------------Continuous Capture-------------------------------------------------Deleting Images-------------------------------------------------------Delete the Last Image-----------------------------------------------Delete All Images-----------------------------------------------------1 1 1 3 4 5 6 8 9 9 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 19 19 19 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Techniques for Capturing the Best Images---------------------13 14 Installing Camera Driver and Software--------------------------Uninstalling Software -----------------------------------------------Uninstalling Camera Driver ----------------------------------------15 Downloading Images to Your Computer------------------------For Windows 98/me customers-----------------------------------For Windows XP------------------------------------------------------For Windows 2000/me/98------------------------------------------16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Arcsoft PhotoImpression 5-----------------------------------------Arcsoft VideoImpression 2-----------------------------------------Using the Camera In PC-Cam Mode----------------------------Checking the Connection of Your Camera---------------------Internet Video Conferencing---------------------------------------Using the camera with NetMeeting-------------------------------Specifications----------------------------------------------------------Appendix A-------------------------------------------------------------- 21 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 26 28 31 32 33 34 35 36 WARNING When the battery icon is blinking, download the pictures to your computer immediately before changing the batteries. A delay could result in the loss of your images if the batteries become depleted. 1. Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing your digital camera. It can capture digital images, short video-clips (continuous shooting mode), and it can also serve as a PC/Web camera. The camera 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 software. Warnings and Precautions 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. 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 with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 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: 1 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 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. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. GENERAL WARNINGS ­ 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. 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 2 battery compartment. If the batteries leak clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and install new batteries. Wash your 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 you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash your hands after handling. 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. Package Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Camera USB cable Software User's Manual Two AA batteries Hand strap 3 Note: Included components may vary, as specified by local retailers and locations. Check with your retailer for specifics. System Requirements You must use a computer to download the images from your camera. 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 4 Camera Features 5 2. Inserting the Batteries Step 1: Open the battery door by sliding it down and then move it outwards from the camera body. Step 2: Insert two AA batteries with the polarity as shown: Step 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 (when changing the batteries) you must close the door within thirty (30) seconds or your images will be erased from memory. Notes: 1. 2. 3. Always download your images to your computer soon after you have captured them. Never assume your images will be retained for more than three or four days. If the batteries are depleted, your images will be lost. If you must change the batteries, make sure the camera is OFF and then change the batteries within 30 seconds. If you will not use the camera for a long time (several days, or more) remove the batteries. The batteries will discharge slowly if left in the camera. This may cause complete battery discharge as well as loss of images. The batteries may corrode if left in the camera for extended periods of time. Dispose of batteries properly in accordance with local laws and regulations. Do not place them in fire. 6 4. 5. 6. The camera has an automatic power-saving feature. The camera will turn off automatically if it has not been used after approximately sixty (60) seconds. When the camera is connected to a computer using a USB cable, it is not necessary to use batteries because the camera uses the power provided by the computer through the USB interface. 7 3. Insert/Remove SD/MMC Memory Cards The camera accepts a Secure Digital (SD) or a Multimedia Card (MMC) memory card up to 256MB capacity. The memory card takes priority over the internal memory. Whenever a memory card is inserted the camera will immediately use the memory card in preference to the internal memory. Therefore, when a memory card is inserted, the camera will store images and videos on the memory card. Likewise, the camera will playback images and videos that are stored on the memory card only. To access internal memory remove the memory card. Inserting a Memory Card Insert an SD or MMC card into the memory card slot located in the battery compartment, and gently press downward with your finger until it clicks into place. The contacts should be inserted first and be on the side toward the batteries. Removing a Memory Card Gently press down on the memory card and it will partially eject. Pull the card out with your fingers. Note: To use the internal memory (8MB), please remove the memory card first. 8 4. Capturing Images Using your new camera is fun and easy. There are two basic steps to capturing your first image. Step 1: Turn on the camera by pressing the Power/Mode button for two seconds. Step 2: Press the shutter button to capture an image. It is really that easy! The following sections will tell you about more features that are available on your camera. Power On the Camera To power on the camera press the Power/Mode button for two seconds as shown above. The camera will beep once, indicating that it is ready. The Status LCD display will turn on like this: In this example the camera is ready to capture image in Hi resolution mode. Note that the camera will automatically power off after approximately 90 seconds of inactivity to save battery power. To turn the camera on again, press the button. Power Off the Camera To turn the camera power OFF, press and hold the seconds and the status LCD will shut off. 9 button for five (5) 5. Camera Status Icons Beyond the basics of capturing an image, the camera has many other features. Turn on the camera and notice the many icons and symbols on the status LCD: As you press the Power/Mode button the LCD display will change in the following order. To learn more about each function refer to the referenced section in this User Manual. Camera Icons and Descriptions Icons Descriptions Number of images that you may capture in the available memory Movie Mode for capturing video clips Battery Indicator: 2 levels: Battery is full 1 levels: Battery is half full 0 levels: Battery is near empty; flash is disabled and the icons on the status LCD flash 2408x1536: Take pictures about 3.2 M pixels. 1600x1200: Take pictures about 2.0M pixels (default) 1280x1024: Take pictures about 1.2M pixels 640x480: Take pictures about 0.3M pixels Erase one photo/video Erase all photos & videos Indicates that camera and computer are connected 10 Icons Descriptions Self-timer Allows 10 seconds before capturing an image SD Card: When a SD card is inserted in the camera it will show on the LCD display. Take pictures in large size (default) Take pictures in small size Flash off (default) Flash On Auto flash 6. Display Information and flows 1. Resolution Setting: Press the Power/Mode button once. The LCD display will be as shown on the left. Press Power/Mode button repeatedly, the four stars (2408x1535) icon on the right top of the LED will change to one star (640x480) icon. Each time you are supposed to hold down Shutter button to confirm. 2. Self-timer¡R Press the Power/Mode button four times. The LCD display will be as shown on the left. When the shutter button is pressed, the camera will shoot after beeping ten times. The function is ideal for getting yourself into the picture. 11 3. AVI Mode Press the Power/Mode button five times. The LCD display will be as shown on the left. When the shutter button is pressed, Press Shutter button to start playback of the AVI. Press Shutter again to stop the video playing. 4. Continuous Shooting¡R Press the Power/Mode button six times. The LCD display will be as shown on the left. Three pictures will be taken in sequence after you press the shutter button. The counter will increase from 000 to 003. 5. Compression Rate¡R Press the Power/Mode button seven times. The LCD display will be as shown on the left. Press the shutter button to confirm for shooting more images but small size. Press the Power/Mode button eight times. The LCD ...