Vivitar Vivicam 2795 Instruction Manual

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Getting Started
The multimedia camera comes with standard accessories such as batteries, and strap.
This section shows how you can use them with the camera. Basic camera operations
are also described in this section.
Inserting Batteries
The battery compartment is located the bottom side of the camera. You will need to
use two AA-size batteries.
To install the batteries: To install the batteries:To install the batteries: To install the batteries:
To install the batteries:
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Insert the batteries properly. When inserting,
make sure that you follow the polarity direc-
tions which are indicated on the inner side
of the battery cover.
3. Close the battery cover.
You do not need to use batteries when you connect a USB cable between the camera and
your PC. The camera consumes power from the PC through the USB port.
Warning Note

 If you won’t be using the camera for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to
prevent leaks or corrosion.

 Never use manganese batteries. Never mix old and new batteries.
 Low temperatures under 0   C may reduce the output efficiency of batteries, thereby shorten-
ing the operation time of the camera.

 The recommended battery is AA-size alkaline battery.
Battery Life Indicator
When the camera has full power, the Battery
Power  icon  on  the  LCD  panel  will  be  fully
shaded. When power is low, only the lower
portion of the icon will be shaded. This indi-
cates that the batteries are weak and need to
be replaced. When the batteries are completely
dead, the camera will not turn on.Full Battery power
Medium Battery power
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Using the Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)
If  you  prefer  to  operate  the  camera  on  AC
power, Power Adapter (5V/2.4A) at your choice.
Simply connect the power adapter into the DC
IN port on the camera, and then plug the power
adapter to a wall socket.
Warning

 Always be sure to use the power adapter from the manufacturer. Any other adapter may
cause damage to the camera, which is not covered under the warranty.

 Grasp the power adapter, not the cord, when unplugging it from a wall socket.
 If the power cord gets damaged (exposed or severed wires, etc.), purchase a new power
adapter from your local dealer. Using a damaged cord may cause fire or electrical shock.

 Switch off and disconnect the AC adapter from the camera before unplugging it from the
wall socket.
Attaching the Strap
If you intend to take pictures outdoors, it will
be rather convenient to carry the camera using
the provided strap.
To attach the strap to the camera:
1. Insert the small loop at the end of the strap
into the hole of the camera’s strap holder.
2. Push inward until the loop comes out of the
other hole of the camera’s strap holder.
3. Insert the other end of the strap through the
loop and pull it all the way until the strap is
securely attached to the camera.
Note
You do not need to use the power adapter when
you connect a USB cable between the camera
and your PC. The camera consumes power from
the PC through the USB port.
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Note
To remove the Compact Flash memory card, push
the Eject button located inside the card slot.
Operating the Camera
Once there is power supplied to the camera
(through installed batteries, the optional power
adapter or through a USB cable connected be-
tween the camera and your PC), you can start
using the camera.
Using a Compact Flash Card (Optional Accessory)
The camera already comes with 2MB internal
memory for storing pictures, MP3 songs and
recorded audio. If this is not enough for you,
you can extend the camera’s storage capacity
by inserting a compact flash memory card.
To insert a Compact Flash memory card: To insert a Compact Flash memory card:To insert a Compact Flash memory card: To insert a Compact Flash memory card:
To insert a Compact Flash memory card:
1.  Open the card slot located at the side of the
camera.
2. Make sure the back side of the CF card to-
ward the front of the camera and the end
with pin-connector toward the card slot.
3. Push the memory card all the way into the
card slot until you hear a clicking sound.
4. Close the card slot cover.
Attaching the Earphone
You need to attach the earphone to the cam-
era to listen to the MP3 songs or the recorded
audio.  To attach the earphone to the pouch and
the camera:
1.  Insert the end of earphone connector into
the hole at the side of the pouch.
2. Pull it down until the cord comes out to the
other hole of the pouch.
3. Plug the earphone connector into the Ear-
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Auto Power Off Feature
The camera automatically switches off when there are no operations performed for over 2
minutes. However, this feature is not available when the camera is supplied with power from
a USB or AC Adapter connection.
Changing Mode
The Mode Dial located at the top side of the
camera lets you easily change from one op-
eration mode to another. Just turn the Mode
Dial clockwise or counterclockwise to switch
to a different mode.
The five icons shown on the Mode Dial indi-
cate the five operation modes of the camera.
DSC mode
TV mode
MP3 Mode
Audio Mode
PC mode
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Power ButtonReady LED
To select a mode that you want, keep on turn-
ing the Mode Dial until its icon is situated at
the middle, uppermost side of the Mode Dial .
Refer to the succeeding pages for more infor-
mation on each of these operation modes.
Function Controls
The front panel buttons provide different types
of  controls,  depending  on  which  operation
mode is currently selected. For instance, in DSC
mode, the 4-Way Toggle Control allows you to
set the flash mode, select picture quality, self-
timer. In other operation modes, such as MP3
and Audio modes, all these buttons are used
but they function differently in each mode.
The next sections will discuss each operation
mode in detail and how to adjust the controls
at each mode.
Mode Dial
Function Controls Function ControlsFunction Controls Function Controls
Function Controls
Starting up the Camera
To switch the camera on, press down the Power
Button  which  is  located  at  the  side  of  the
camera. The LED located at the top side of the
camera then lights up, indicating that the cam-
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Using MULTIMEDIA CAMERA as a
Digital Camera
The camera allows you to easily take digital photo shots. This section shows you how
to take pictures with the camera.
Taking Pictures
Set the camera to DSC mode        when you want to take pictures. To take digital photo
shots with the camera, make sure that there is enough battery power or that the op-
tional power adapter is properly connected. (See page 10 to 11 for details on how to
insert batteries or connect a power adapter.) Connecting a USB cable between the
camera and your PC can also provide power to the camera. (See page 18 to see a clear
illustration on how to connect a USB cable.)
If you want to use a Compact Flash memory card to store your pictures, insert the
memory card before you start taking pictures. Without a Compact Flash memory card
installed, the pictures are stored in built-in memory. (For information on inserting memory
card, see page 12 ).
To take a picture: To take a picture:To take a picture: To take a picture:
To take a picture:
1. Turn the camera on by pressing the Power
Button. The Ready LED located at the top
side of the camera then lights up.
2. Make sure that the camera is in DSC mode.
To set the camera to 
DSC mode DSC modeDSC mode DSC mode
DSC mode, turn the
Mode Dial repeatedly until you see the DSC
icon  appear on the LCD panel.
3. Using the Viewfinder, focus on the object
you want to capture.
4. Hold still and press the Shutter Release but-
ton to take the picture.
5. The Ready LED blinks continuously as the
camera captures an image and processes the
image.
6. When the Ready LED stops blinking, you can
take the next picture. (The Ready LED always
remains lighted up while the camera is on.)
Remaining
photo shots
Battery PowerPicture Quality
Self-timer
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Erasing Pictures
Camera Function Controls
When you’re using Multimedia Camera as
a digital camera, use the 4-Way Toggle
Control located in front of the camera to
select options that are suitable for your
picture taking needs.Press to set the
Flash mode
No Flash
Auto Flash
Press to set the Self-
Timer on or off
Flash Mode
The camera has two different flash modes:
           No Flash  - The flash is disabled no matter what the ambient brightness of the
                              surroundings is.
           Auto        - The camera automatically fires the flash when lighting in your
                              surrounding is not bright enough.
Picture Quality
Two different elements determine the quality of the pictures that you take. The first is
resolution. The camera can take pictures at 640 X 480 resolution. The second element
is the amount of compression applied to captured images. This camera can capture
images using two types of compression settings: Normal (high compression) and Fine
(low compression). The lower the compression, the higher the image quality will be but
lesser number of pictures can be taken. Higher compression allows more pictures to be
taken and the image quality is acceptable.
           Normal Quality - 32 pictures
           Fine Quality      - 1 6  pictures
(The total number of stored images may be varied with the free space of the memory,
the mixture of the image quality mode, and also the complexity of the subject.)
     Self-Timer
The Self-Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter Re-
lease button and the time the picture is taken. The 10-second delay is indicated by the
Self-Timer LED flashing once per second for seven seconds, then twice per second for
the last three seconds.
After a picture has been taken, the Self-Timer sets off automatically. You need to set
the Self-Timer on every time you want to use it.
Self Timer OnPress to select the type
of Picture Quality
Normal Quality
     Fine Quality
You cannot erase pictures from the camera memory while in DSC mode. To erase pictures, set
the camera to 
TV mode TV modeTV mode TV mode
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Viewing Pictures
Show off your pictures to an audience by connecting your camera to a TV. This section
shows you how to properly connect the camera to a TV and display your pictures on
TV.
Using the Camera in TV Mode
Set the camera to TV Mode        when you want to use a TV  to view the pictures you
have taken or when you want to erase pictures from the camera memory.
TV Function Contorls
While in TV mode, use the function controls located in front of the camera to properly
set the TV standard, advance forward or backward when viewing pictures, and to erase
pictures.
For details on erasing pictures, see page 25.
Viewing Pictures on your TV
Set the camera to TV Mode        when you
want to use a TV to view the pictures you have
taken.
Connecting the Camera to your TV
Use the video cable comes with the package
to connect the camera to a TV.
1. Connect one end of the video cable to the
video port on the camera.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the
video input socket nomally at the back of
your TV.
Press to set the
TV standard
        NTSC
Standard
       PAL
Standard
Press to go
backward and view
the previous picturePress to
enable Erase
mode
Note
ERASE
/STOP
AUDIO
REC/
PLAY
Press to go
forward and
view the next
picture
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Defining the TV Output
Before you can view pictures on your TV, you need to identify first what TV standard
your television uses. If you have an NTSC standard TV, set the camera to NTSC. If you
have a PAL standard TV, set the camera to PAL. (The figure on page 16 illustrates clearly
how to set the TV output for your camera.)
Viewing your Pictures
After properly connecting your camera to a TV,
you can start viewing your pictures.
1. Turn on your TV. Switch your TV to Video
mode. (Usually, your TV's remote control will
have a TV/Video switch button. Simply press
this button.
2. Set the camera to 
TV mode TV modeTV mode TV mode
TV mode.
3. Use the 4-Way Toggle Control in front of the
MULTIMEDIA  CAMERA  to  select  the
camera’s TV output. Press TV to select NTSC
or PAL, depending on the TV system you are
using.
4. Also use the 4-Way Toggle Control to se-
lect  which  picture  to  display  on  the  TV
screen. Press Right (+) to display the next
picture, or press Left (-) to display the previ-
ous picture.
      As  you  advance  forward  and  backward
through your pictures, the LCD Panel shows
the current picture number you are viewing.
5.  If you want to resume taking pictures, dis-
connect the camera from your TV. Then, set
the camera to DSC mode again.
You can also view your pictures on your computer monitor by downloading them to your PC.
For more information about downloading pictures into your PC, see page 18.LCD Panel in TV Mode LCD Panel in TV ModeLCD Panel in TV Mode LCD Panel in TV Mode
LCD Panel in TV Mode
Battery Power
Picture Number
TV Standard (NTSC or PAL)
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Press to set the
TV standard
        NTSC
Standard
       PAL
Standard
Press to go
backward and view
the previous picturePress to
enable Erase
mode3
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/STOP
AUDIO
REC/
PLAY
Press to go
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Downloading Pictures into your PC
Once your camera’s memory or the inserted Compact Flash Card is full, you can erase
the pictures and take more pictures. Before you erase the pictures, save them first by
transferring them to your computer. This section shows you how to download pictures
into the computer.
For details on how to erase pictures, see page 25.
Connecting the Camera to Your PC
Use the provided USB cable to connect the
camera to your PC.
1  Connect one end of the USB cable into the
USB port on your PC.
2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to
the USB port on the camera.
3 Turn on the camera.
Note
You do not need to use batteries or the power
adapter when you have connected a USB cable be-
tween the camera and your PC. The camera con-
sumes power from the PC through the USB port.
Camera driver and software installation
The following software applications and camera driver are included in the DSC Applica-
tion Suite CD.

 MGI Photosuite III  SE - allows you to enhance the pictures with fast, friendly, fun PC
photography software.

 MGI VideoWave SE+ - is powerful PC video software allows even novice users to
create professional videos quickly and easily.

 Multimedia Camera Manager- provides you an efficient way to manage and transfer
pictures, audio and MP3 files between the camera and the computer.

 MP3 trial software - convert your music CD to MP3 file format and enjoy your favorite
songs anywhere.
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In order to transfer files between Multimedia Camera and PC, you need to install the
Multimedia Camera Manager which is under DSC Application Suite. It is implemented
with auto-setup program. Once you insert Disk 1 into CD-ROM drive, the DSC Applica-
tion Suite main menu window will pop-up. Otherwise, you still can run “setup.exe” file in
the root directory of CD-ROM drive.
1  : Insert the Disk 1 into CD-ROM drive
2 : Click on the checkbox to select the
     software would like to be installed.
3 : Follow the on screen instruction to
     complete driver and the application
     software installation.
4 : Restart the computer. After restarting the
     computer, a DSC Application Suite shortcut
     icon has now been created on the desktop.
Note
The system requirements and the operation of
each bundled software applications may vary. For
more information, please refer to their respective
software help menu.
Getting your Pictures
To get pictures from the camera and transfer
them to your PC:
1. Make sure that the camera is securely con-
nected to your PC and the camera driver is
installed.
2. Set the camera to 
PC mode PC modePC mode PC mode
PC mode.
3.  Double-click  the  DSC  Application  Suite
Shortcut icon on the desktop.
4. Click the Multimedia Camera Manager but-
ton .
5. Drag or copy the image files in the folder of
Multimedia Camera Manager to the folder
you specify in your hard disk.
6. Once the copy process has been completed,
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