Vivitar Vivicam 2800 User Manual

							 406.2.3.2 Step 2: Installing the Twain Driver
Insert the Twain driver disk one, or Driver CD, into your floppy disk or CD ROM
drive.  (Drivers may ship on either CD or floppy disk.)  From the Windows 95/98-task
bar select Start, Run, type a:\setup, Enter (or OK).  (For CD-ROM use the drive letter
for your CD, which is often letter d.) You will see a dialog box with two questions: 1)
Which COM port would you like to use, and 2) what baud rate do you prefer.
Using the pull-down menu, select the
COM port based upon your
examination conducted in step 1.
Select a Baud rate.  A higher baud rate
will result in faster image transfers, but
with the risk of connection errors and
disruptions.  If you have a relatively
new computer try using a rate of
115,200.  57,600 bps is slower, but
often represents a good compromise
between reliability and speed.
Note:  If you have selected an inappropriate COM port, or a baud rate that is not reliable, you can
always change the settings after the driver has been installed by either reinstalling the driver or using
the controls within the driver user interface. (Refer to Sections 6.2.5.7, and 6.2.5.6)
Click next and follow any screen instructions, inserting disk two when prompted.
When the installation is complete you will get a message to that effect.
Note:  If for some reason you wish to uninstall the V2800 driver, go to the Win 95/98 Task bar and
click Start, Settings, Control Panel.    Double-Click on Add/Remove Programs.  From the
Install/Uninstall tab, look for ViviCam 2800 Twain Driver.  Select ViviCam 2800 and click on
Add/Remove.
6.2.3.3 Step 3: Installing the Application Software
U-Lead Photo Express Version 2.0 Special Edition.  If you wish to install the
included Twain-compliant software application, insert the CD-ROM into your CD-
ROM drive.  If your computer is set to autorun, the CD will start automatically.  If it
does not run automatically, go to the Windows 95/98 task bar and click on Start, Run,
type “d:\setup.exe”, and press Enter (or OK).  (If your CD drive is identified by a
drive letter other than d:, use that letter instead.)  Follow the screen instructions to
complete the installation.
Note:  Your computer must be setup to display at least 16-bit color.  This setting is also called 65,000
colors, or High Color.  To check your display settings click on Start, Settings, Control Panel.  Double-
click on the “Display” icon to bring up a dialog box entitled “Display Properties”.  Click on the
Settings tab.  In the lower left-hand corner of this dialog box look for a sub box, titled “Colors.”  The
pull down menu will enumerate the options available on your PC.  There must be a setting for High
Color (16 bit) or better.  In the lower right hand side of this same dialog box there is another sub box
called “Screen area”.  You must be able to adjust your screen area to 800 by 600 pixels using the slider
bar, without loosing the color setting.  You must be able to have the combination of 16 bit and 800 x
600 in order to install Photo Express 2.0 SE.  If you cannot achieve this combination, you must use
another Twain application.  
						

							 416.2.4 Image Transfer by Serial/Twain
This section describes the Twain acquisition process.  Assuming the serial data cable
is in place, the Twain driver installed, and a Twain application is installed you are now
ready to acquire images and transfer them from the camera to your PC.
There is no standard method or set of steps for Twain acquisition by Twain
applications.  Typically most Twain APs involve the selection of a source, followed
by the acquisition of images.  First, start the application followed by:
1. File (or Edit), Acquire, Select Source….then select the ViviCam 2800
2. File (or Edit), Acquire, Image
Step one (Source Selection) only needs to be performed once, or whenever you
change your source.  (Perhaps you may alternate between a camera and a scanner.)
Step two is performed every time you acquire images from your camera.
The Twain acquisition process is a method by which the host application “calls” upon
the Twain “data source” for the specific device (camera or scanner) in use.  The
selected Twain device driver responds to the call and control of the camera is handed
over to the Twain driver.  What you will see next is the Twain Driver User Interface
(DUI).   Regardless of which application you use, after you click on “Acquire” the
ViviCam 2800 DUI appears and from that point forward, all operations are done
through the DUI.
U-Lead Photo Express Version 2.0 SE is included with the V2800.  The following
explanation will guide you through the acquisition to get to the DUI.  Start Photo
Express by double-clicking the desktop icon, or go to the Win95/98 task bar and click
on Start, Programs, click on the folder “U-Lead Photo Express 2.0 SE”, and then click
on the Icon, “U-Lead Photo Express 2.0 SE”.
Start Photo
Express.
1. Click on the
Camera Icon.
2. Verify that
the V2800 is
the currently
selected source.
If not, use the
pull-down
menu to select
the ViviCam
2800.
3. Click on
“View Pictures
in the Camera”  
						

							 426.2.5 The V2800 Twain Driver User Interface (DUI)
Next, you are presented the V2800 Twain DUI.  This UI will be the same regardless
of the Twain imaging application you are using.  This section will explain some of the
features of the V2800 DUI.  There are also help files that explain the driver interface
in greater detail.  To access theV2800 driver help files go to the Win95/98 task bar
and click on Start, Programs, ViviCam 2800, Twain driver Help.
Note:  It is highly recommended that you use the AC power adapter while downloading images.  This
prevents battery drain, and it also precludes auto-power off after one minute.
Note:  Usually the V2800 auto-powers off after one minute.  When using AC the camera stays on
indefinitely.  When using AC and downloading images, however, the camera will recognize the fact
that you have downloaded all your images and then it will auto-power off.
From the V2800 DUI you perform many functions including:
1. Select which camera folder (album) you wish to look at
2. Preview images in the camera, called thumbnails
3. Obtain some information about an image
4. Run a miniature slide show on your PC
5. Control the camera (remotely) from your PC
6. Configure the camera
7. Work with images in the camera or those already downloaded to a disk
8. Display thumbnails of all the images in the camera (the current folder)
9. Select all images/thumbnails
10. Deselect all images/thumbnails12910876543151312141116  
						

							 4311. Save (copy) the selected images to disk as a JPG file
12. Save (copy) the the selected images and their folder to disk
13. Delete the selected images from the camera
14. Delete the selected folders (and images) from the camera
15. Acquire (transfer) the selected images to the Twain application
16. Close the V2800 DUI
Many of these features are explained in greater detail in the following paragraphs.
6.2.5.1 Folders
The V2800 allows you to create multiple folders inside the camera.  Think of these as
photo albums inside your camera.  This allows you to sort and organize your images
as you take them.  For example, you could create one folder (album) and use it for all
your work-related images.  You could create a second folder to store images of a trip
you are on.  Perhaps you may loan the camera to a friend.  You can create a folder for
your friends images, and so forth.  If there are multiple folders in the camera, this
feature simply allows you to select which folder you wish to review.
Note:  For more information about folders refer to sections 3.1.10 and 4.3.7.
6.2.5.2 Preview Images in the Camera (Thumbnails)
The DUI opens up showing just a blank spot for every image in the camera.  This is
done simply to make the Twain connection quickly. To view any one image, click on
the image square.  To see all the thumbnails click on the icon to view all thumbnails
(item 8).
6.2.5.3 Image Info
To learn about a particular image select the image
and then touch on the info icon to reveal file format,
size, and creation time & date.
6.2.5.4 Slide Show
You can run a slide show on your PC screen using
the images in the camera.  Select the images you
wish to include in your slide show and click on the slide
show icon.  Using the slider, adjust the interval between
slides.  To have the slide show run continuously, check the
“loop” box.  Click on “close” to end the slide show.  
						

							 446.2.5.5 Remote Camera Control
You can operate the camera from your PC in a remote control fashion by
clicking on the remote control icon.  Then you will see the remote control
dialog box.  Remote control is good for studio or lab work.  You will see a sequence
of live images at a rate
dependent upon the baud rate
you are using.
You may make adjustments to
image quality and size, image
orientation, select still or burst
mode, set the flash mode,
specify the shutter speed.  To
capture an image click on
“Shoot”.
6.2.5.6 Camera Configuration
You may configure your camera by
clicking on the configuration icon. Doing
so will open the Configuration dialog box.  There
are four tabs.
The account tab allows you to specify the
current folder, image size and quality, and image
orientation for the camera.  You may also add
notational information to the folder.
The serial tab is important.  It allows you to specify or
change your COM port and baud rate.  If you find that image
transfers are too slow, increase the rate.  If you are having
communication disruptions, try slowing the rate.  If you did
not know your COM port at the time of installation you may
try another.
The Camera tab tells you about the firmware in your
camera.  From here you may make adjustments to flash
mode, shutter speed, slide period, LCD brightness, and
also the auto-power off interval.
The Date & Time tab allows you to set
the camera date and time. You can even
synchronize your cameras clock to that
of your PC.  
						

							 456.2.5.7 Image Source – Camera or Disk
From the V2800 DUI you may work with images currently stored in the camera, or
you may work with images that you have already transferred to your PC.  When the
V2800 Twain driver initially started you were presented with the Picture Source
screen:
 The “Source” button will be
pressed (dark) next to the
selection you made when you
entered the DUI.
You may change from camera
to disk at any time
Hint:  If you have selected the wrong COM port and cannot connect to the camera, enter the DUI by
selecting “View Pictures From PC”.  Then go to the Camera Configuration button (Refer to section
6.2.5.6) and you may change your COM port selections.  This is easier and faster than reinstalling the
Twain Driver.
Note for USB users: You can use the V2800 Twain DUI even if you are using USB.  The V2800 is a
USB storage-class device.  This means that the CF memory card inside the V2800 is viewed as if it is a
removable disk drive.  Try this: Connect your V2800 by USB.  Open the Twain DUI by selecting
“View Pictures from PC” and then click on the disk icon in the Source square.  Then navigate to the CF
disk in your camera.  It will be assigned a drive letter such as e: or f:
6.2.5.8 Display All Thumbnails
To display all the thumbnails of the images in the camera (the current folder),
click on the Display All icon.
6.2.5.9 Select All Thumbnails
To select all the thumbnails of the images in the camera (the current folder),click on the Select All icon.  Alternatively, you may pick and choose individualimages by holding down the Shift and Control keys as you select images.  Use shift tomake conterminous selections and Control to make specific selections.6.2.5.10 Deselect All Thumbnails
To deselect all the thumbnails of the images you have previously selected,click on the Deselect All icon.6.2.5.11 Save Images as Files
To save your images as JPG image files, select the thumbnails of interest andclick on the Copy Image(s) to disk icon. This will save the images to anylocation you specify in the Save As dialog box.  When you save images to you PCyou are actually making a copy.  The original image still resides, untouched, in thecamera.  
						

							 46The “Save To….” dialog box is very important.  It allows
you to specify exactly where you wish to store your
images.  You may save your images to your hard drive, a
floppy drive, a network drive, a zip drive, a CF reader, or
any other storage device that appears in the drive box.
Note the path statement in the lower information window.
Make note of the path (location) where your images are
being saved so that you can easily find then at a later time.
6.2.5.12 Save Images as a Folder of Files
To save an entire folder of images as JPG image files together in a folder, clickon the Copy Image(s) with Folder icon.  This will save all of the images in thespecified folder (as well as the folder itself) to any location you specify in the Save Asdialog box.  The folder name becomes a directory name on your PC.  When you savea folder of images to you PC you are actually making a copy.  The original imagesand folder still reside, untouched, in the camera.6.2.5.13 Deleting Images from the Camera
You may delete a single image, or multiple images, from the CF card inside the
camera by first selecting those images and then clicking on the Delete Selected
Images icon.  If you have already saved images to your PC, only the images in the
camera will be deleted, not the ones saved to your PC.
6.2.5.14 Deleting a Folder of Images from the Camera
You may delete an entire folder of images and the folder itself from the CF
card inside the camera by first selecting the folder then clicking on the Delete
Selected Folder icon.  If you have already saved images to your PC, only the images
and folder in the camera will be deleted, not the ones saved to your PC.
6.2.5.15 Acquiring Images from the Camera
The Acquire icon is very different from Save.  When you acquire an
image, the selected image(s) will be downloaded from the camera  (or
disk) and transferred (delivered) to the host Twain Application.  As soon as the
selected images have been acquired by the host application, the V2800 DUI closes
and disappears.  You are now back in the Twain application. You may edit, modify, or
save your image according to the rules and functions of the host application.
Note:  Some Twain applications only allow the acquisition of one image at a time.  Most Twain
applications allow multiple image transfers.
6.2.5.16 Closing the V2800 Twain DUI
To exit the V2800 Twain DUI and return to the host application, click the close icon.  
						

							 47Chapter 7 - USB Driver
7.1 USB Connectivity –
The V2800 supports USB for Windows 98 and limited Windows 95 USB - capable
PCs.  Win95 users must have version OSR2 with the USB supplement 2.1.  Refer to
section 6.1 for a discussion of the merits of connecting by USB.
There are five steps to connecting your V2800 to your PC by USB:
4. Determine your version of Windows
5. Determine if USB is enabled on your PC
6. Establish a physical connection - connect the USB cable
7. Install the appropriate USB driver
8. Install a Twain-compliant application software
7.1.1 Determine your Version of Windows
From the Win95/98 Task Bar click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. Double-Click on
the System icon to bring up the Systems Properties dialog box.
If your version is -Your Next step is -Windows 95
4.00.950You have the original version of Windows 95, which does not
support USB.  Use either the Twain/Serial connection or a CF
reader.   Do not attempt to install the USB camera driver.Windows 95
4.00.950aYou have the original version of Windows 95 with Service Pack A,
which does not support USB.  Use either the Twain/Serial
connection or a CF reader. Do not attempt to install the USB
camera driver.Windows 95
4.00.950 B or higherYou have an OSR version of Windows 95, which may support
USB.  Check to see if you have USB supplement 2.1.  Refer to the
note immediately following this table.Windows 98
4.10.1998You have Windows 98 with built-in USB support.  Click on the
Device Manager Tab to see if USB is enabled. Go to section 7.1.2Take note of the version
description and refer to the
following table  
						

							 48Special note for Windows 95B OSR 2.0 users.  The fact that you have OSR 2.0 is a
necessary but not a sufficient requirement for USB.  You must also have the Windows
95 USB (OSR 2.1) supplement.  To see if you have this supplement, perform the
following check:
From the Win 95 Task Bar click on Start, Settings, Control Panel.   Double click on
the icon “Add/Remove Programs”.  The Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box
will appear:
If you do not have the OSR USB supplement, do not install the V2800 USB driver.
Consult your system manufacturer or PC technician to determine how you may locate
this update. (usbsupp.exe)Scroll down the alphabetical
listing of the registered programs
and applications on your PC.
Look for the USB supplement to
OSR2.Click Cancel.  We are not adding
or removing anything in this
procedure.  We are just using the
Add/Remove function as a
convenient way to determine if
your PC has the USB
supplement.  
						

							 497.1.2 Determine if USB is Enabled on your PC
The physical presence of a USB port is not necessarily a guarantee that it has been
enabled or that it is functional.  You must have the proper Windows version and yoursystem BIOS must be set so that USB is enabled.
From the Win95/98 Task Bar click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. Double-Click on
the System icon to bring up the Systems Properties dialog box.  Then click on the
Device Manager tab.
Towards the bottom of the device list
there must be a USB controller.  Click
on the “+” to expand upon the USB
controller definition to ensure the
USB controller and root hub are
present.
If your USB setup looks complete,
proceed to install the USB camera
driver.  If these USB components are
not present, please consult your
system manufacturer.  Check to see
that USB is enabled in your BIOS.
(Take notice if there are any Red “X” or yellow exclamation “!” marks in this area.
These are indications of port problems.  Please consult your system manufacturer or
PC technician for assistance.)
7.1.3 Connect the USB cable
Plug the included USB cable into a USB port on the back of your PC.  USB ports are
located at the back of your desktop PC.  Notebook computers may have a USB port
on the side. If there are two ports, either one should work.
Make sure the V2800 is turned OFF.
After connecting the USB cable to your
PC connect the other end to the USB port
on your ViviCam 2800.  Plug into the
distinctive “D” shaped port labelled
“USB”.  This is the top port.