ViviCam 2800 Digital Still Camera User Manual And Technical Support Guide Rev. March 12, 1999 ViviCam 2800 User Manual Contents Subject: Table of Contents FCC Statement Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Introduction Features and Highlights of the V2800 What's Included with the V2800 Optional Items and Accessories V2800 Camera Specifications Camera Features PC (Host) System Requirements Chapter 2 - Getting Started: Power, and Info Icons 2.1 Powering the Camera 2.1.1 Installing Batteries 2.1.2 Using the AC Adapter 2.1.3 Power Management 2.2 Compact Flash Card 2.2.1 Inserting a Compact Flash Card 2.2.2 Removing a Compact Flash Card 2.3 Turning on the Camera 2.4 Turning off the Camera 2.5 The Information LCD Icons 2.5.1 Information Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 2.5.2 Image Number 2.5.3 Flash 2.5.4 Macro 2.5.5 Image Quality 2.5.6 Battery Status 2.5.7 Resolution 2.5.8 Self Timer 2.6 Capturing an Image Chapter 3 - CAM Mode: Advanced Functions 3.1 Opening the CAM menus 3.1.1 Self Timer 3.1.2 Picture Type (Still, Audio, Burst) 3.1.3 Resolution 3.1.4 Image Quality (Compression) 3.1.5 Image Orientation 3.1.6 Shutter Speed 3.1.7 Light Metering 3.1.8 Color Balance 3.1.9 Date Stamp 1 3.1.9.1 Stamp Position 3.1.9.2 Stamp Format 3.1.9.3 Date and Time Setup 3.1.10 Folder Control 3.1.11 Reset 3.2.Exposure Value Adjustment Chapter 4 - PLAY Mode 4.1 Play Mode - Overview 4.2 Reviewing Your Images - Basics 4.3 Play Mode: Advance Functions 4.3.1 Erase 4.3.2 Display Style 4.3.3 Attach Voice 4.3.4 Mark 4.3.5 Slide Show 4.3.6 Slide Show Interval/Period 4.3.7 Folder Control 4.3.8 LCD Brightness 4.3.9 Firmware Updates 4.3.10 About Chapter 5 - Video Output 5.1 Connecting the V2800 to a Video Device Chapter 6 - Twain Driver 6.1 Summary of Camera-to-PC Connectivity: Options 6.2 Serial/Twain Connectivity 6.2.1 Physical Connection (Serial) 6.2.2 Twain Driver - Defined 6.2.3 Installing the Twain Driver and Application 6.2.3.1 Step 1: Examine your COM ports 6.2.3.2 Step 2: Installing the Twain Driver 6.2.3.3 Step 3: Installing the Application Software 6.2.4 Image Transfer by Serial/Twain 6.2.5 The V2800 Twain Driver User Interface (DUI) 6.2.5.1 Folders 6.2.5.2 Preview Images in the Camera (Thumbnails) 6.2.5.3 Image Info 6.2.5.4 Slide Show 6.2.5.5 Remote Camera Control 6.2.5.6 Camera Configuration 6.2.5.7 Image Source ­ Camera or Disk 6.2.5.8 Display All Thumbnails 6.2.5.9 Select All Thumbnails 6.2.5.10 Deselect All Thumbnails 6.2.5.11 Save Images as Files 6.2.5.12 Save Images as a Folder of Files 6.2.5.13 Deleting Images from the Camera 2 6.2.5.14 Deleting a Folder of Images from the Camera 6.2.5.15 Acquiring Images from the Camera 6.2.5.16 Closing the V2800 Twain DUI Chapter 7 - USB Driver 7.1 USB Connectivity 7.1.1 Determine your Version of Windows 7.1.2 Determine if USB is Enabled on your PC 7.1.3 Connect the USB Cable 7.1.4 Installing the USB Driver ­ Step by Step Chapter 8 - General Notes 8.1 Precautionary Warnings 8.2 Warranty Policy 8.3 Technical Support 8.4 Usage Environment 8.5 Troubleshooting 8.5.1 The Reset Button 8.5.2 General Troubleshooting ­ References FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in commercial 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, detectable by turning the equipment in question off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures. 1) Re-orient, or relocate, the receiving antenna. 2) Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. 3) Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than that which the receiver is connected to. 4) Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 3 Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.1 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the ViviCam 2800 (V2800) Digital Still Camera. This camera brings to you the ease-of-use of a traditional camera, combined with high-tech functionality. It includes a full-color image LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) for image previewing which allows you to immediately see the images you have just taken. It also includes a built-in multi-mode flash with an auto-flash sensor, which automatically detects whether the flash should be engaged or not. The V2800 uses Compact Flash memory for storing your images. You may use additional Compact Flash memory cards for storing additional images as if they were "digital film" Once you have finished taking your images, you may view them on a TV/monitor, or you may uploaded them to your personal computer. From there, you can use the included image editing software to enhance your images before you print, email them, or post them to a web page. 1.2 Features and Highlights of the V2800 The V2800 is designed to be easy to use; yet it has many powerful features and functions. Some of the V2800 features include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Portability and ease of use - just like a film camera. 1.8" Color Image LCD display - for image preview and playback. Information LCD ­ allowing you to adjust basic camera functions quickly and easily without the need to turn on the image LCD. Four Mode Flash - Auto, On, Off, and Redeye modes. High-Quality Glass Lens - with AutoFocus and macro functions. Digital Zoom ­ providing a 2:1 zoom function. Compact Flash memory - the standard for digital film. USB Communication ­ advanced high-speed connectivity to your PC. Twain Driver ­ for serial data communications to your PC. Video Output ­ for image playback or live preview on a TV/monitor or NTSC video display system. Standard JPG image file format ­ images are stored in the universally accepted JPG image format. Image Editing software ­ allowing you to transfer and edit images on your PC. Audio Record Function ­ allowing you to record voice (audio) while you capture an image, or attach voice to an image on the CF card anytime after it has been captured. Burst Capture Mode ­ allowing you to capture nine images in a sequence. Two image capture resolutions -- allowing you to capture images in either high-resolution (Large -1024 x 768), or VGA resolution (Small - 640 x 480). (This is useful in circumstance where a lower resolution image is more appropriate to your needs, such as a web shot) 4 14. 15. 16. Variable Image Quality ­ allowing you to adjust image compression to meet your needs and storage capacity. Select from Good, Better, and Best. 17. Exposure Control ­ Select auto exposure, or specify an exposure-time from 2 seconds to 1/8000 second, in fifteen steps. 18. Metering Control ­ tell the camera whether you wish to have the image metered (for purposes of exposure) based upon the entire image, or based only upon the center of your scene. 19. Color Balance Selection ­ when imaging outdoors, you can tell the camera to adjust for daylight conditions for better color correction and white balance. Or, switch to Auto and let the camera determine the settings. 20. Date Back Function ­ Place the date, time, or time & date on your images. Position the date stamp in any corner of the image. 21. Slide Show Function ­ Use your camera to playback your images as a slide show. Show your images on the LCD image display or on a TV. Use the "mark" feature to select which images you want to include in your slide show. 22. Self-Timer and Tripod Socket ­ Get in the picture by mounting your camera on a tripod and using the self-timer feature. 23. Image Protection - Protect your favorite images from inadvertent erasure or deletion by marking them as "protected". 1.3 What's included with the V2800* 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. V2800 Camera body with 4 MB Compact Flash Card RS232 Cable ­ for serial data transfer to your PC Video Cable ­ for connecting to an NTSC video device USB Cable ­ for connecting to a PC Carrying strap with reset key Carrying case with belt loop attachment Quick Start Guide User Manual Software CD-ROM with Twain drivers (for PC), USB drivers (for PC), and imaging application** AC power adapter Four AA Batteries Warranty Card Technical Support Flyer Promotional coupons ­ for accessories (batteries, CF cards & readers, etc.) * Please note that the basic inclusions do vary somewhat depending upon special manufacturing circumstances, and promotional programs in which your dealer or supplier may have specified unique or special package contents. ** Depending upon the manufacturing circumstances of your particular ViviCam 2800 camera the Twain and USB drivers will be either on diskettes, or on a CD-ROM together with an image editing software. 5 1.4 Optional Items and Accessories Vivitar Corporation has been developing and marketing Digital Still Cameras since 1996. In that time we have learned a great deal from our customers about their needs and concerns with consumer digital imaging. The two most common concerns or issues are: 1) PC connectivity, and 2) Battery life. The following accessories are strongly suggested to address those issues, and further enhance your ownership experience. We suggest the use of the following optional accessories ­ 1. Rechargeable batteries and chargers. Digital cameras are notorious for battery consumption. It is highly recommended that digital camera owners use rechargeable NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) AA batteries. Ideally, you would have two sets of batteries and one charger. One set of batteries can be on-charge, while the second set would be in the camera. As the batteries deplete you would rotate the battery sets between charger and camera. 2. Compact Flash cards for additional image storage. These are available in various sizes from 2 MB to 96MB. Use CF cards which bear the CFA (Compact Flash Association) logo. 3. A Compact Flash card reader that allows you to download your images directly from a CF card to your PC via parallel port, or USB port. This method is much faster and easier than using a serial-data cable connection, or even a USB connection. This allows you to by-pass the serial data (or USB) download process altogether. The CF reader is much faster than the serial connection and it circumvents serial communications conflicts. 4. A PCMCIA CF adapter that allows mobile computers (laptops and notebooks) to read CF memory cards directly into a PCMCIA slot on your notebook computer. This allows notebook computer users to by-pass the serial data download process altogether. The CF PCMCIA adapter is also much faster and circumvents serial communications conflicts. These items are available through your dealer, computer stores, on-line sources, or from the telephone ordering and fulfillment centers including those listed on the promotional coupons. 6 1.5 V2800 Camera Specifications Description/Class XGA Class DSC with color Image LCD, digital zoom, auto-focus, macro, optical viewfinder, flash, information display, burst mode, date back, and audio recording capability. Image Sensor · Color Depth · Sensor Type · Sensor Size Resolution and Compression · Resolution Modes · Quality (Compression) Modes Displays · LCD Display Size · Live Display Frame Rate · Image Playback Options · · · Information Display Display Brightness Control Display Info Localization 30 Bit sensor (10 bit per color), 24 bit image output Sony CCD 204 AK, 1/3" 810K Pixels (square) 1024 x 768 (XGA), and 640 x 480 (VGA) Good, Better, Best 1.8" Color Image LCD 15 - 20 Frames per second Single image mode, nine pictures mode, slide show with adjustable interval Black & White Information LCD Yes English Capture Modes · Modes · Still Processing Time Memory · Image Storage Memory · Number of Images on 4 MB Card in XGA resolution Formats · Image Compression · Image Format · File Format · Image File Sizes, Nominal (in XGA resolution) · Audio Format Operating System & Control · Camera O/S · Programmability · USB Chipset Exposure System · Exposure Modes · Weighting System · Manual Adjust/Override Burst, Still, Audio Typically, less than 6 seconds Compact Flash 11 Good, 24 Better, or 46 Best (typical ­ actual count will vary) JPEG JPG DCF 90 KB Good, 170 KB Better, or 372 KB Best (typical ­ actual size will vary) WAV files, up to 10 seconds in duration Vx Works Re-Programmable via CF card NEC 100 MIPS DSP Automatic or manual Center weighting or matrix, selectable User can select manual or auto exposure and weighting system 7 · · White Balance Shutter Speed Range Automatic, or Daylight modes 1/8000 to 2 seconds Flash · Modes · Effective Flash ...