Vivitar Vivicam 2800 User Manual

 ViviCam 2800
Digital Still Camera
User Manual
And Technical Support Guide
Rev. March 12, 1999  

 1ViviCam 2800 User Manual Contents
Subject:
Table of Contents
FCC Statement
Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.1  Introduction
1.2  Features and Highlights of the V2800
1.3  What’s Included with the V2800
1.4  Optional Items and Accessories
1.5  V2800 Camera Specifications
1.6  Camera Features
1.7  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...

 23.1.9.1 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...

 36.2.5.14 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...

 4Chapter 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...

 516. 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...

 61.4 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...

 71.5 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 Depth30 Bit sensor (10 bit per color), 24 bit image output
· Sensor TypeSony CCD 204 AK,  1/3”
· Sensor Size810K Pixels (square)
Resolution and Compression -
· Resolution Modes1024 x 768 (XGA), and 640 x 480 (VGA)
· Quality (Compression) ModesGood, Better,...

 8· White BalanceAutomatic, or Daylight modes
· Shutter Speed Range1/8000 to 2 seconds
Flash -
· ModesFour modes = On (Fill), Auto, Off, Red-Eye
· Effective Flash Range1 to 10 feet (IGBT system)
Optical -
· Focus SystemAuto Focus using TTL system
· Lens -Glass
· Focal Length6.57 mm
· AperturesF2.8, F5.6, F/11
· Focus Range, normal3 feet to infinity
· MacroMinimum focus 6” to 8”
· 35 mm equivalence45 – 46 mm
· Zoom2:1 Digital Zoom
Additional Features -
· Optical ViewfinderBuilt-in
· Tripod Socket ¼” – 20...

 91.6 V2800 Features
Front View
Back ViewsMode
Switch
CompartmentDoorImage LCD
(Color)Information LCD
(Monochrome)Battery
DoorDISP. (Display)ButtonGreen LEDMicrophoneEnter-     +MenuResetButtonOptical
View-
FinderLens Self-Timer
LEDFlash
FlashSensorReset Button