User manual VIVITAR VIVICAM 55

Getting to Know Your ViviCam 55 ViviCam 55 1 2 3 4 5 6 Status LCD 1 2 3 4 Getting Started 1. Attach the hand strap. Capturing Still Images The ViviCam 55 features SDRAM only for temporary image storage. Always install the fresh batteries in the ViviCam 55 before taking pictures. If you are going to change the batteries, be sure to download the pictures to the computer. 1. Turn the ViviCam 55 on. For self-timer photography, toggle the MODE button until appears on the status LCD. 2. Compose your shot. 3. Press the shutter button. If the self-timer mode is set to on, an image is captured after 10 seconds and the timer will then turn itself off. The self-timer LED on the front of the ViviCam 55 will blink for 10 seconds. In the first 7 seconds, the LED blinks slow rate and then rapidly for the last 3 seconds. Burst mode This mode is used for continuous shooting. appears on the status LCD. 1. Toggle the MODE button until 2. Compose your shot. 3. Press the shutter button. 3 pictures are taken continuously once the shutter button is pressed. 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 10 9 8 2. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the OPEN arrow. The flash mode will automatically be set to OFF. 13 14 7 6 5 BATT. 15 BATT. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Shutter button Flash Self-timer LED Viewfinder Lens Tripod socket Power button Viewfinder 9. Status LED 10.Status LCD 11.MODE Mode button 12. Flash button 13.USB connector 14.Strap eyelet 15.Battery cover 1. Self-timer mode 2. Battery level 3. Movie mode 4. PC camera mode 5. Available number of shots 6. Burst mode 7. Low resolution 8. Flash mode 9. High resolution 10.Delete all mode 11.Delete one mode 3. Insert the batteries noting the correct orientation of the batteries as shown. 4. Close the battery cover. Setting Image Resolution The ViviCam 55 has an automatic power off function. It will automatic turn off when there are no operations performed for over 30 seconds. To restore power, simply press the button again. Sets the image resolution. 1. Toggle the MODE button until and / appear on the status LCD. 2. While the / is blinking, press the shutter button to change the image resolution ( or ). The available number of shots will change based on the current setting. Flash mode 5. Press the button to turn on your ViviCam 55. To turn off your ViviCam 55, again press the button or toggle the MODE button until appears on the status LCD and press the shutter button. Set the flash for taking photographs. Set the desired flash mode by toggling the [ ] Forced Flash [ ] Auto Flash button. [ ] Flash off Setting Image Quality Sets the image quality. 1. Toggle the MODE button until and / appear on the status LCD. 2. Press the shutter button to change the image quality ( or ). The available number of shots will change based on the current setting. Recording Video Clips This mode gives the option to record video with 320 x 240 resolution. In video mode, the number of frames will change to the remaining recording time (in seconds) on the status LCD. 1. Toggle the MODE button until appears on the status LCD. 2. Press the shutter button to start the video recording. While recording, the recording time will decrease on the status LCD. 3. Press the shutter button once again to stop the recording. Transferring Files to Your Computer Driver Installation 1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the ViviCam 55 into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation. 3. Restart your computer. Using the ViviCam 55 as a PC Camera Your ViviCam 55 can act as a PC camera, allowing you to video conference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconferencing, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on the ViviCam 55. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. Position the ViviCam 55 steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod. Go to Start Programs Accessories Communications NetMeeting to launch the NetMeeting program. Click the Start Video button to view live video. The appears on the status LCD. Click the Place Call button. Type the e-mail address or the network address of the computer that you are calling. Click Call. The person that you are calling must also have Windows NetMeeting running and be willing to accept your call to start the videoconference. SPECIFICATIONS Item Image sensor Recording media Image resolution Description 0.3 Mega pixel CMOS Sensor 8 MB SDRAM internal memory Still image: 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels Video: 320 x 240 pixels Focal Length: f=3.73 mm F-number: 2.4 30 cm ~ infinity USB connector 2 x AAA alkaline battery 88.4 x 54.7 x 26 mm (exclusive of protruding features) Approx. 53.8 g (without batteries) Downloading Your Files 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the ViviCam 55. Lens Focus Range Interface (Port) Power Dimensions Weight Setting Lighting Frequency When photographing under artificial lighting, select the correct frequency setting depending on your local area's voltage. and 1. Toggle the MODE button until the status LCD. 2. Press the shutter button to change the setting ( / appear on or ). Erasing Files This mode gives the option of erasing a single image (the last image) or erase all images from memory. To delete one video or image: appears on the status LCD. 1. Toggle the MODE button until 2. Press the shutter button to delete one image/video file. To delete all videos or images at once: 1. Toggle the MODE button until appears on the status LCD. 2. Press the shutter button to delete all files. The available number of shots will blink. 3. To confirm file deletion, press the shutter button again. 3. Go to Start Programs MyDSC2 launch the driver application. MyDSC2 to To use this ViviCam 55 as a video camera to record the video clip by using the driver application, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on the ViviCam 55. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. Position the ViviCam 55 steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod. Go to Start Programs MyDSC2 PCCam to launch the driver application. The appears on the status LCD. Set appropriate settings on the [Option] / [Capture] menu for the video recording function. On the [File] menu, set the video capture file by specifying the filename on the hard disk. Click on pull-down menu [Capture]-[Start Capture] to start recording the video clip. A message "Ready to Capture" appears on the screen. Click on [OK] to continue with video recording. Stop the recording by selecting [Stop Capture]. Once it is completed, an .AVI file will be created. *Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Click this icon to close this application 00/00 00/00 Click this icon to view the captured image and video files Click this icon to save the transferred files to your computer Click this icon to adjust the image quality 8.