1 2 Product Overview................................................................................................ 3 Getting Started.................................................................................................... 3 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Loading the Batteries..................................................................................... 3 Attach the hand Strap .................................................................................... 3 Inserting and Removing an SD/MMC Memory Card (Optional)................................ 4 Turning the Camera Power ON/OFF................................................................ 4 Capturing Images......................................................................................... 4 3 Camera Controls and Displays ............................................................................ 5 3.1 3.2 Camera Mode............................................................................................. 5 Playback Mode............................................................................................ 8 4 Connecting Your Camera to Your Computer............................................................ 11 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Installing the USB Driver................................................................................. 11 Transferring Images to your Computer............................................................... 11 Printing your Images.......................................................................................11 PC/Web Camera Mode....................................................................................11 5 Using the V3632 Camera with VideoImpression 1.6................................................. 13 5.1 5.2 Installing VideoImpression 1.6 ....................................................................... 13 Using Your Camera with VideoImpression 1.6...................................................... 13 6 Vivicam 3632 Specifications................................................................................ 16 Page 2 of 16 Revised 01 July 03 The parts of the camera are identified below. For more information on the function of each part, refer to the following sections. Front View Rear View Bottom View Memory card door 2.1 Loading the Batteries Insert two AA batteries into the Battery Compartment observing the polarity indications (,) as shown in the illustration. Attach the hand strap shown in the illustration. 2.2 Attach the Hand Strap Page 3 of 16 2.3 Inserting and Removing an SD/MMC Memory Card. (Optional) The Vivicam 3632 has 16 MB resident (internal) flash memory. Of this, 14 MB is available to store your images and movie clips. You may wish to purchase a Secure Digital (SD) or Multi-Media Card (MMC) memory card to extend the image storage capacity of your camera. Note that when an SD or MMC card is used with the Vivicam 3632, the camera will automatically use the memory card in preference to the internal memory. Inserting an SD/MMC Card: Open the memory card compartment door by lifting the small handle molded into the edge of the memory compartment door. Insert an SD or MMC Card into the memory. Orient the memory card with the pins to be inserted first, and the face of the memory card (with manufacturers logo and card capacity information) facing the back of the camera (the side with LCD display.) The card will click into place. Close the memory card door. Removing an SD/MMC Card: Open the memory card door. Push slightly on the memory card and it will partially eject so that you may grasp the card by its back edge. NOTE: SD cards have a write-protect tab to prevent valuable data from being erased. If your SD card is protected, images cannot be recorded on it. If an attempt is made to record or delete an image on a locked card, the camera will display a message, "SD Card Locked" on the LCD display monitor. To use the SD card, unlock it by sliding the write-protection tab to the unlocked position. The camera will power off automatically, if the Memory card door is opened. 2.4 Turn the Camera Power ON/OFF Power ON: Press and hold the POWER BUTTON for two to three seconds until the LED Indicator illuminates green. You will hear an audible tone sequence as the camera powers up. Power OFF: Press and hold the POWER BUTTON for one to two seconds until you hear an audible tone sequence. Auto Power OFF: To conserve battery power, the camera will automatically shut down in 60 seconds if no camera operations are utilized. 2.5 Capturing Images For detailed descriptions of setting options, refer to the "Camera Control and Displays" section. Power up your Camera: The camera will always power-up and be prepared to capture still images, as this is the most common use. (You may then switch to burst or movie modes.) Focus Adjustment: Slide the Focus Switch to the up (normal) position, or down (macro) position to set the range-of-focus to either Macro (close-up) or Normal. Select the Macro position when your subject is closer than 24 inches. Select the Normal position when the subject is beyond 24 inches. (The icons on the camera present a flower for close-up, and a mountain for distance shooting.) Flash Setting Adjustment: Turn the flash on or off according to the scene lighting conditions. Note that the camera will generally work faster when the flash is set to OFF. Frame the Subject: Use the viewfinder or LCD image display to compose your picture. Zoom in and out on the subject by pressing Up or Down on the Multi Selector button. Self-Timer Setting: For self-portraiture, set the Self-Timer function first. Capture Images: Press the Shutter Button to take photos or capture videos. NOTE: To prevent blurred images, hold the camera steadily until you hear the beep tone. Page 4 of 16 3.1 Camera Mode The camera will always power-up in Camera Mode, and it will be prepared to capture still images. Press the Mode Button to change between Camera-Mode and Playback-Mode. Within Camera Mode there are two additional camera functions: movie clip capture, and burst capture. To changing camera settings, use the Multi Selector button to navigate through the setting options. Note: Camera Mode is the default setting when the camera is powered on. 3.1.1 On-Screen Display (OSD) Information ­ Camera Mode: 3.1.1.1 The Multi Selector Button: The Multi Selector Button is a thumb-activated switch that works like a game controller switch. There are five active areas underneath the Multi Selector, known as Keys. Activate the OSD Menus: · On the Multi Selector Button press the Enter Key (press the center of the MS Button straight down) to activate the OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu. · A menu bar will appear on the image LCD Monitor · The menu will close automatically if no operation is performed in 10 seconds. Self-Timer ON/OFF: · Press the Left Key to activate, or disable, the Self-Timer function. Note that a timer icon appears in the lower left-hand corner of the image LCD. · When the Self-Timer is activated, the camera will capture an image 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Info ON/Info OFF/LCD OFF: · Press the Right Key once to suppress camera-setting information on the LCD. Press the Right Key a second time to turn the LCD monitor off entirely. Press the Right key a third time to turn on the LCD with complete setting info. Digital Zoom-In: · Press the Up Key to (digitally) zoom-in on your subject. Note that the image LCD must be ON to use digital zoom. · The zoom magnification value will be displayed on the LCD monitor and can be up to 4 times the original size. Digital zoom can be set from 1.0 X (no zoom) to 4.0 X in steps of 0.2. Digital Zoom-Out: · Press the Down Key to decrease the zoom magnification factor. Multi Selector Button Page 5 of 16 3.1.1.2 Frame Counter: The number of available shots remaining based on available memory. 3.1.1.3. Battery Condition: When the power is ON, the remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor. Display Meaning Sufficient Battery Power Batteries are Partially Used Battery Power Nearing Exhaustion Batteries Completely Exhausted 3.1.1.4. 3.1.1.5. 3.1.1.6. Memory Card: Indicates that an SD/MMC card is inside the camera. Camera Operation Mode: Indicates camera mode. (Single, burst, movie) Flash Setting: Indicates the current flash setting (off, or automatic). 3.1 1.7. Macro Mode: The Macro icon will only appear if the camera lens is set to the macro setting. (Important: After shooting close-ups do not forget to return to the Normal setting. If your images are consistently blurred ­ check the macro setting.) 3.1.1.8. Self-Timer: To delay the shutter release for 10 seconds. 3.1.2 OSD Menu Icons ­ Camera Mode Press the Enter key on the Multi Selector Button to invoke the OSD control menus symbolized by five main icons. Use the Left and Right keys to navigate and highlight the desired icon. Use the Up and Down Keys to peruse the drop-down menus. The five camera-mode icons represent: Camera Mode Menu Resolution Menu Flash Setting Menu Advanced Settings Menu LCD Brightness Menu 3.1.2.1 Camera Mode: There are three camera capture modes: Single Photo: Press the Shutter Button to take ONE image at one time, as in normal photography. Video Clip: Press and hold the Shutter Button to record a video clip. Release the button to stop recording. When the memory is full, the Shutter Button will be disabled. Videos captured with the V3632 are "silent", as there is no audio capability Burst: Press the Shutter Button to capture FIVE consecutive, sequential images over an interval of 8 to 9 seconds. Page 6 of 16 3.1.2.2 Resolution: Options for setting image resolution. Depending upon what capture mode you are using, the meaning of Hi, Std, and Low will change: Single Photo Mode: High Resolution: 2048 x 1536 pixels ­ interpolation to 3 Megapixel images Standard Resolution: 1600 x 1200 pixels ­ native camera resolution Low Resolution: 800 x 600 pixels Video Clip Mode: High Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels Standard Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels Low Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels Burst Mode: High Resolution: 1600 x 1200 pixels Standard Resolution: 1600 x 1200 pixels Low Resolution: 800 x 600 pixels 3.1.2.3 Flash Setting: Flash Off: The flash will not fire under any light conditions. Auto Flash: The flash fires automatically (if needed) according to the lighting conditions. 3.1.2.4 Advanced Settings: Six options are available: Page 7 of 16 Exposure Value: Your camera will automatically set the exposure for each image. However, if you wish to adjust the exposure manually, use the Up and Down keys to position the arrow ( ) to increase or decrease the exposure compensation value. This will over ride the automatic exposure setting. White Balance: Your camera will automatically set the white balance for each image. However, if you wish to specify the white balance settings because of particular lighting conditions you may specify: Automatic: Automatic adjustment (camera will determine). Daylight: For photography outdoors on a sunny day. Fluorescent: For photography under standard fluorescent lighting. Tungsten: For photography under tungsten lighting. Sharpness: You may specify the level of sharpness for images taken by your camera Hard: The image is processed to increase sharpness, making edges more distinct. (This may make the image appear slightly more focused but it may affect print quality. Experiment for best results.) Normal: Standard level of sharpening on all images, suited to most applications. Soft: Amount of sharpening reduced below normal level resulting in softer images. Video Format: You may connect your camera to a television to show your images. Select the video output format compatible with your television or VCR. NTSC: Video output setting compatible with NTSC TV systems used in USA, Canada, Mexico, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, etc. PAL: Video output setting compatible with PAL TV systems used in United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Denmark, Belgium, Australia, China, Singapore and India, etc. NOTE: The camera LCD monitor will be disabled when the camera connects to an external monitor, such as a television. Sound (camera audio tones and beeps): ON: Camera generates sounds/beep tones. OFF: Camera will function silently. LCD Brightness: To adjust the brightness of your cameras image LCD monitor, select a brightness level from the drop-down menu. Icon Description High Brightness Level Low Brightness Level Icon Description Normal Brightness Level NOTE: Your new preferences for resolution, flash, LCD brightness, video format, and sound will be retained even after the power is turned off (even if the camera is shut down by Auto-Power Off.) Page 8 of 16 3.2 Playback Mode To display your images or video clips on the LCD monitor (or an external TV monitor), press the Mode Button to change to the Playback Mode. The most recent image will ...