Vivitar Vivicam 2750 User Manual

							 System Requirements (Windows)■    Personal computer with minimum 486, 33MHz processor■    Microsoft Windows operating system (version 3.1 and higher, Windows95
  Windows98 ready)
■    8MB or more of RAM■    30MB of hard disk space■    available serial port and CD-ROM drive■    color display (800x600 24-bit or higher recommended)
System Requirements (Macintosh)■    Power PC or above■    System 7.5 or higher■    8MB or more of RAM■    30MB of hard disk space■    available serial port and CD-ROM drive■    color display (800x600 24-bit or higher recommended)
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Getting to know the camera
5    Erase
6    Menu
7    Play/Record
8    Power
9    View Finder
10   Display
11    Forward/Self-Timer
12   Backward/Flash
13   LCD Display 1    Macro/Normal Mode switch
2   Icon mode
3   Multiple Display
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Using the camera
Power Supply
This camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use either
batteries (AA-size Alkaline) or a household AC current.
Inserting Batteries
1    Place your thumb on the battery door.
2   Slide the battery door away from the
     camera.
3   Insert the batteries as indicated on the inner
     side of the battery door.
Notes:
■    If you are not going to be using the camera for an extended length of time,
   then you should remove the batteries to prevent leaks or corrosion.
■    Never use manganese batteries.■    Never mix old and new batteries.■    Low temperature (under 0 c) may reduce the output efficiency of batteries
   , then shortening the operation time of camera.
■    The recommend battery is PANASONIC ALKALINE or rechargable battery.
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Battery Life  Indicator
When the camera has sufficient power, the Low Power icon on the LCD
display of the camera remains dark. When the power is low, the Low Power
icon is visible to indicate that the batteries are weak and need to be replaced.
Also, do not use the Flash or Auto-Flash features while battery power is
low. Generally, once the Low Power icon comes on, 10 minutes of operation
time is available. (When the batteries are completely dead, the camera will
not turn on.)
Flash Memory
The camera features flash memory for storing image information. This
memory does not require electrical power to function, so you will not lose
any pictures you took when the camera is turned off or low on power. If the
batteries go dead, simply insert a new set or connect the AC power supply
and you will be able to retrieve and view the previously captured photos.
Extended Flash Memory
You can extend the capabilities of your camera by adding the Compact
Flash Memory card accessory to it. This card is a removable ATA-compatible
memory device that gives your camera additional memory. With 2M memory,
for example, you can take 32 extra pictures in Normal mode, or 16 pictures
in Fine mode. To insert the Compact Flash Memory card, open the card slot
on the bottom of the camera and insert the card with the back side facing
you and heading inward. Next, close the card slot cover and the camera
memory is updated automatically. To remove the card, push the Eject key.    
						

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Using AC Power
To run the camera on  standard AC power, use the 6.0V/2.5AC Adaptor.■    Always be sure to use the AC adaptor which comes with the camera; or
   optional from the manufacture. Any other inappropriate adaptor may cause
   damage to the camera which is not covered under the warranty.
■    Grasp the adaptor, not the cord, when unplugging the adapter from a wall
   socket.
■    If the power cord becomes damaged (exposed wires, disconnection, etc.)
   please purchase a new AC adaptor. Use of a damaged cord may cause
   fire or electrical shock.
■    Switch off the power to the AC adaptor before unplugging it from the wall
   socket.
Auto Power Off
Power automatically turns off whenever you do not perform any camera
operations for a specific interval of time. You can set the interval up to 99
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							 4   The LCD screen pauses and in a few seconds a static copy of the image
     appears while the camera saves it to memory. Once the LCD resumes
     previewing, you can take another picture or switch to the PLAY mode
     to view the image you just recorded.
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Taking Pictures
1    Turn the camera on by pressing the
     Power button for at least one second.
     When the camera is activated, you will
     see a small LED light on beside the
     Viewfinder. If you would like to use the
     LCD display, you can turn it on by
     pressing the Display button.
2   Set the camera to Normal if the object
     or view is 40cm or more away from
      the camera, and to Macro if the object
      or view is between 10 and 30cm away.
     This is set using the Macro/Normal
      mode switch. Then press the Play/
      Rec button to set the camera to
      Recording mode.
3    Using the LCD display, or the
      viewfinder, compose your image.
      When you are ready, press the
      Shutter Release button.
Note: Image Storage capacity is as follows:
With 512K memory, in Normal mode - 8
images; in Fine mode - 4 images, With 2MB
memory in Normal mode -32 images; in Fine
mode-16 images.
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Note: You need not activate the LCD to
take pictures - however, using it while
capturing shortens the lifespan of your
batteries.
Using the LCD Display
Using the built-in Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), you can view pictures in a
few seconds after capturing them. The following section describes how to
use the LCD and its various functions.
Note: To remove all icons from the LCD display, press the Icon mode button on top of
the camera. Pressing it a second time returns all icons to the screen.
Adjusting LCD Brightness
The LCD display comes with the a brightness feature that allows you to
change how images are displayed on the LCD screen. To turn the brightness
of the LCD either up or down, turn the camera over so that the bottom side
is facing up. In the center of the camera’s bottom side is a radial dial. Turning
the dial with your fingernail or a small coin adjusts the brightness up and
down.
Viewing Pictures on the LCD
The Display button turns the LCD display on, allowing you to see each
picture as it is taken.
1    After turning on the Power, press the Play/Record  button to switch to
     the Play mode. The LCD display warms up and then displays the last
     picture taken. If there are no pictures in the camera, then a message
     displays informing you of this.    
						

							 Viewing Thumbnails
In addition to previewing single frames on the LCD screen, you can also
view 9 thumbnail images of the pictures in the storage queue. This gives
you the advantage of being able to see at once all the pictures you have
already taken rather than having to scroll through them all one by one.
To view image thumbnails:
1    Press the Play button.
2   Next, press the Multiple Display button to enter the Thumbnail mode (if
     there are more pictures than thumbnails, use the Self/+ or Flash/- to
     scroll to the next or previous screens.)
3   Press the  Multiple Display button again to exit Thumbnail mode.
Menu Mode
To enter the Menu Mode, press the Menu button and release it. The LCD
image is replaced by the built-in functions menu containing options and
features to set the camera status. To use the functions, simply select the
one you want to engage with the Self/+ or Flash/- buttons, and then press
the Shutter Release button.
The seven functions
in Menu Mode are: 2   Press the Forward or Backward buttons to scroll through the pictures
     stored in memory.
3   Press the Display button again to turn off the LCD display.
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■    Move To Card - copy the images in the internal memory to the
   Compact Flash Card , if you have it inserted into the card slot.
■    Erase All - erases all the image in the built Flash Memory and in  the
   Memory Card. Before the erase procedure takes place, you will be
   asked  to confirm it first.
■    Set Date/Time - allows you to set the time and date that appear on
   your pictures. Use the Shutter Release button to increase the number
   in  the selected field, and the Self/+ or the Flash/- button to select a
   field. Selecting the OK option  to accept the setting or the Exit to
   return to the main menu.
■    Auto Power Off - allows you to set the interval for auto shut off.
   Press the Shutter  Release button to increase the interval of shut off
   time. Selecting the OK option  to accept the setting or the Exit to
   return to the main menu.  Note that you can set the interval up to 99
   minutes.
■    Auto Play - defines the interval between images when viewing them
   on the LCD screen. Press the Shutter Release button to increase the
   auto play interval. Selecting the OK option  to accept the setting or
   the Exit to return to the main menu. If no value is set then the images
   must be scrolled manually in Play mode using either the Self/+ or
   Flash/- buttons.
■    Image Quality - toggles between Normal and Fine mode. With 512 K
   memory, Normal allows you to capture up to 8 images at standard
   compression, while Fine allows you to capture up to 4 uncompressed
   images. All images are captured at 640x480 monitor resolution. With
   2MB memory,32 images will be captured in Normal mode, while 16
   images will be captured in Fine mode.
■    Lock./Unlock - allows you to lock the current image being displayed
   in the LCD so that it can not be erased. You can also unlock currently
   locked images.                
						

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Erasing Pictures from Memory
The Erase button allows you to remove any unwanted pictures from the
memory. To remove pictures, please note that the LCD must be turned on.
1   After turning the camera on, press the Play/Record button to enter the
    PLAY mode.
2  To remove a picture, scroll to the picture then press the erase button .
    A dialog asking you to confirm the deletion appears on the LCD. Press
    the Self/+ button for Yes and the Flash/- button for No. After erasing a
    picture, exit to the preview screen by pressing the Play/Record button
    again.
3  To erase all the pictures in memory, press the Menu  button. When the
    options screen appears, cycle through them using the Self/+ button or
    the Flash/- button until you come to the Erase All icon. Pressing
    the Shutter Release button reformats both the memory card and flash
    memory.
Defining Picture Quality
Your digital camera can take pictures at two different modes: Normal
(compressed) and Fine(less compressed). Both modes take pictures at 640
x 480 monitor resolution. Note, however, that your camera can only store 8
images in Normal mode or 4 images in Fine mode with 512K built-in flash
memory. (For the 2MB memory built in the camera can store up 32 images
in Normal mode or 16 images in Fine mode.)
To define your picture quality:
1    Click the Menu button to display the menu options in the LCD display.
2   Using the Self/+ or the Flash/- buttons, cycle through the options until
     you have selected the Quality icon.
3   Press the Shutter Release button to change the Quality setting.