Vivitar Vivicam 2800 Users Manual

							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 304.3.1 Erase
The first menu item on Page 1/3 is the Erase function:
You can erase any one image, all images, or you
may even format the CF card.  Press the Enter key
to display the Erasure sub menu:
Press either the “+” or “-” keys to scroll through the
three choices.  After making your selection press the enter key to move to the
appropriate sub menu or sub screen.
If you selected Erase One Picture you will see:
Press the enter key to erase the image currently displayed
or press the “+” or “-” keys to scroll through your images
to find those you wish to erase.  Press DISP to
completely exit from the erase functions.
If you selected Erase All you will see:
Press the enter key to erase all images currently on the
CF card or press DISP to completely exit from the erase
functions.
If you selected Card Format you will see:
Press the enter key to format the CF card or press DISP
to completely exit from the erase functions.
Note:  There is a difference between Erase All and Card Format.  In both cases, all images will be
erased.  If you format the CF card, however, all data on the card will be erased including folders and
directories, and any other data file on the CF card, even if it is not associated with the camera.  CF
cards can be used to store any computer files including word documents, spreadsheets, etc.  Formatting
will eradicate all CF card data.
4.3.2 Display Style
The second menu item on Page 1/3 is the Display Style:
You can specify how you would like your images displayed.
Press either the “+” or “-” keys to scroll through the choices.
You may choose to display four thumbnail images, nine
thumbnails, or just a list of the images on the CF card that indicates image number,
date and time.  After making your selection press the enter key to initiate the new
display style and then press DISP three times to see your chosen display style.  
						

							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 314.3.3 Attach Voice
The third menu item on Page 1/3 is Attach Voice:
Using this feature in PLAY mode, you can attach voice
(audio) to an image after you have already captured and
stored the image.  Press enter to display the Attach Voice
sub screen:
Press the enter key to begin recording voice that will be
“attached” to the image currently displayed or press the
“+” or “-” keys to scroll through your images to find the
image to which you wish to add an audio attachment.
To begin recording press and hold the enter key.  The word “Recording” will appear
on the image display.  When you are finished recording, release the enter key.  The
maximum recording time is 10 seconds.
The image to which you have just attached voice will now bear a sound icon:
Note: To retrieve your sound clips you must either connect the camera to your PC via USB, use a card
reader to read the CF card directly.  Using a serial data Twain connection, there is no mechanism for
audio file transfer.
4.3.4 Mark
The fourth menu item on Page 1/3 is Mark:
There are two reasons to Mark an image.
1. For protection against erasure
2. To designate it for inclusion (or exclusion) from a
slide show.
Press either the “+” or “-” keys to select Erase Protect or
Slide show.  Press enter key to go to the subscreen:
Press the enter key to mark the image currently displayed or
press the “+” or “-” keys to scroll through your images to
find those you wish to mark.  Press DISP to completely exit
from the Mark functions.
Images that are Erase Protected will bear this icon:
Images that are marked for slide shows will bear the icon:  
						

							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 324.3.5 Slide Show
The first menu item on Page 2/3 is the Slide Show function:
Press enter to display the slide show sub menu:
Press either the “+” or “-” keys to select All Pictures
or Marked Pictures.  Press enter again to launch a slide show consisting of either
· All images on the CF card
· Just those images which are  marked (See section 4.3.4)
The camera will display images as a slide show.  Press the menu key to stop the show.
Note:  Use the AC adapter for running slide shows.  If you are operating the camera on batteries, the
automatic power-off feature will limit your slide show to one minute. At which time the camera will go
into sleep mode.  Using the AC adapter disengages the auto-power off feature.
4.3.6 Slide Show Interval/Period
The second menu item on Page 2/3 is the Slide Show Period:
This feature allows you to specify how long each slide
will be displayed in a slide show.  Press enter to go to the
sub screen:
Press either the “+” or “-” keys to move the selection bar
to 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 30, or 60 seconds:
Press enter to confirm your choice and return to the menu Page 2/3.  Or, press DISP to
cancel your changes and exit the interval setup process.
4.3.7 Folder Control
The third menu item on Page 3/3 is Folder Control:
Press the enter key to display the Folder Control sub menu:
Notice how Folder Control in PLAY is almost identical
to Folder Control in CAM mode.  PLAY mode offers
you the additional ability to erase a folder.  (See
Section 3.1.1)
Use the “+” or “-” keys to select Create New, Erase, or Change.  
						

							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 33Create New.  Using the “+” or “-” keys you may select a
folder name.  Each time you press “+” or “-” a new folder
name will be suggested.  Press enter to create a folder with
the suggested name.
Press DISP to exit this process and return to menu Page 2/3.
Consider the folders you have just created to be like small
photo albums on your CF card.  If you are capturing images of several subjects, you
may wish to sort them into categories as you capture them.
Change Folder.  From the Folder Control Menu, select
Change, and press enter.  The camera will display a list of all
the directories (folders) currently available on your CF card.
The check sign indicates the current folder.  Press “+” or “-” to
change folders.  Press the enter key to select a folder and then
press the Menu key to return to the menu.
Erase.  From the Folder Control Menu, select Erase, and press
enter.  The camera will display a list of all the directories
(folders) currently available on your CF card.  The check sign
indicates the current folder.  Press “+” or “-” to change folders.
Press Enter key to highlight and select a folder and then press
the Menu key to return to the menu.
Note:  There is no Recycler bin!  Once you erase a folder, the folder and all of it’s contents will be
erased.  If your V2800 is connected to your PC by USB you can do all of these functions through
Windows Explorer or My Computer.  The Windows graphical user interface may be a little easier to
navigate.
4.3.8 LCD Brightness
The fourth menu item on Page 2/3 is LCD Brightness:
This feature allows you to adjust the brightness of the image LCD.  Press enter to go
to the sub screen:
Press either the “+” or “-” keys to move the selection
bar to the left or right to decrease or increase LCD
brightness.  When finished, press enter to confirm your
setting and return to the menu.
Or, press DISP to cancel your changes and exit the LCD
adjustment.  
						

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The first menu item on Page 3/3 is Firmware (FW) Update:
If camera firmware updates are released in the future, it is possible to load newer
firmware to the camera from the CF card.
Press enter to display the Firmware update sub screen:
If the appropriate firmware is present on the CF card, you
would press the Telephoto (T) and Wide (W) keys
simultaneously, and the camera will reload its operating
system firmware
Press DISP to exit the Update process and return to image display.
Note:  You can render your camera inoperable if this procedure is done incorrectly.  Attempting to load
invalid code can also destroy the camera.  Your warranty does not cover inadvertent destruction of the
camera by failed updates.
Note:  If you have the appropriate firmware, make sure the camera is being operated on AC power with
no chance of power interruption.  Loss of power during a firmware reload will result in an incomplete
reload and subsequent camera disfunction.
4.3.10 About
The second menu item on Page 3/3 is the About screen:
This is an information-only screen that tells you which version of firmware is running
in your V2800.
Press enter, and a sub screen will display the current
Firmware Version.
Press DISP to exit and return to image display.  
						

							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 35Chapter 5 - Video Output
The V2800 will output NTSC video to any video device that accepts a common
NTSC input.  You can use the V2800 with a TV/Monitor or a VCR.  If the V2800 is
in CAM mode you see live video on the Monitor.  If the V2800 is in PLAY mode
whatever appears on the image LCD will display on the remote monitor as well.  You
can playback images manually or you can use the slide show feature.
5.1 Connecting the V2800 to a Video Device
· Turn off the camera
· Using the video cable provided with the V2800 plug the stereo mini-jack into the
V2800 in the “Video Out” jack.  This is the port just below the USB port.   The
video jack should have a yellow ring to distinguish it from the serial data port.
·  Plug the other end of the video cable into a video-input jack (RCA type) on your
monitor or other video device.
· Turn on the camera, to either CAM or PLAY mode. (If you switch to CAM mode,
you must also turn on the image Display, by pressing the DISP button on the
camera)
· Turn on your video device or monitor
· On your monitor, select the appropriate video channel (Video 1, Video 2, etc.)
Refer to the owner’s manual for your video equipment for details.
· As a rule, whatever you see on the camera’s image LCD will be displayed (or
recorded) on your video device.
· Switch to PLAY mode and try a slide show.  (See section 4.3.5)  
						

							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 36Chapter 6 – Serial Connection using the Twain Driver
6.1 Summary of Camera-to-PC Connectivity: Options
There are three methods by which you may move images from your V2800 camera to
your PC.  The following discussion is intended to sort out some of the confusion in
selecting which method is best and easiest for you.  This balance of this chapter
focuses upon the first method – Serial data connection using the Twain driver.
Serial Connection –
Connecting a digital camera to a PC using a serial data connection was the first
method used by digital camera manufacturers to download images to a PC. It remains
the most commonly used method.  It can also be the most frustrating aspect of owning
a digital camera.  Connecting a digital camera to a PC using a serial data connection is
perhaps the most challenging (sometimes-frustrating) aspects of consumer digital
imaging today and is a leading cause of product returns.
Note:  If your camera and PC will not connect then your serial ports must be examined.  You can
inspect your computers ports using the device Manager Tab of the Windows (Start, Settings, Control
Panel, System, Device Manager.)  For assistance in enabling or setting your ports, consult your PC
system manual or manufacturer.  In some cases, changes may need to be made to your System BIOS.
Please consult a knowledgeable PC expert before attempting any such changes or modifications.
Note:  Serial data connections are sometimes referred to as RS-232.  Serial ports are often called COM
ports in your system BIOS and operating system.
Why serial connections?  Serial connections were (and continue to be) used simply
because virtually every PC in the world has a least one, and often, two serial ports.
Whether or not these serial ports are working, enabled, and free (from other devices)
is where problems arise.  If your serial ports are working and free then you will most
likely have no problems.  The advantage to serial connectivity is that there is no added
cost or need for any elaborate accessories, other than perhaps a simple adapter.  Serial
connections are disadvantaged by interruptions, often by other software (TSRs,
communications programs, etc.) or even by electronic noise.  Under all circumstances,
serial connections are relatively slow, being limited in data transfer rate.
USB Connection –
In response to serial data connection problems, digital cameras are moving to
Universal Serial Bus (USB) connections.  The V2800 supports USB for PCs.  The
advantages to USB are: the elimination of port conflicts (no more IRQ issues), high-
speed data transfer, hot-swap capability, reliable connections and transfers, universal
cabling, the potential to connect to iMAC platforms, and other benefits.
The disadvantage to USB is the statistical fact that not every PC has USB.  USB
began shipping on some PCs in 1997 and virtually all by late 1998.  Implementation
on laptop and notebook computers occurred even later.  Furthermore, Windows 98 is
the first operating system to fully integrate USB functionality.  Windows 95 users
may or may not be able to use USB depending upon which version of Windows 95
you have.  Win95 users must have version OSR2 with the USB supplement 2.1.  
						

							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 37Compact Flash Reader -
A simple by-pass to all of the above is a compact flash (CF) card reader.  These are
small peripheral devices that connect to your PC by either the parallel port, or USB
port.  Available, but less common, are internal CF-readers mounted inside your PC
next to your floppy drive or on a circuit card.  CF Readers are available at a
reasonable cost from numerous third-part vendors.  Once installed they offer a simple
and universal solution, allowing you to read images and data directly from any CF
card.  These readers will allow you to read any card, from any camera - not just the
V2800.  They are very universal and easy to use.  If you have a CF reader you do not
need to install any V2800 drivers in order to read the V2800 images from a CF card.
6.2 Serial/Twain Connectivity
There are three steps to making a serial/Twain connection to your PC.
1. You must establish a physical connection - connect the serial data cable
2. Install the Twain driver software
3. Install a Twain-compliant application software
6.2.1 Physical Connection (Serial)
Plug the included serial-data cable into an available 9-pin COM port on the back of
your PC.  COM (Serial) ports are located at the back of your desktop PC or notebook.
Look for a connector that is D-shaped, with two rows of (male) pins, with a total of
nine pins.  Most desktop computers have two COM ports, whereas notebook
computers usually have just one COM connector.  While most desktops have two
serial ports, many times your mouse, or possibly an external modem will occupy one
of them.  It is further possible that your desktop computer may have one 9-pin male
serial connector, and one 25-pin male serial connector.  If this is the case, you may
purchase a 25F to 9M at a local electronics or computer store in order to use the 25-
pin.connector.
Note:  Do not purchase a “null modem” to use as a 25 to 9 adapter.
After connecting the cable to your PC connect the other end to the data port on your
ViviCam 2800, and connect the molded stereo mini-jack plug into the camera.  Plug it
into the port marked “digital”.  This is the second port from the bottom.  It should
have a black collar around the hole.  
						

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There are two pieces of software required to connect your digital camera to your PC
using serial/Twain.  The most fundamental component of software is called a
“driver”.  A driver is a software module that tells your computer, and its applications,
about the specific nature of your camera (hardware) device.  In the case of a digital
camera, the driver has a User Interface (DUI) that helps you to download images from
your camera, and also make adjustments and changes to the camera itself.
The driver included with the V2800 is a “Twain” driver.  Twain is an industry
communication standard (protocol) by which hardware developers (camera
companies, like Vivitar Corporation) and software application developers have agreed
to in order to ensure universal hardware/software compatibility and inter-operability.
What this means to the user is that the ViviCam 2800, being Twain-compliant, will
“talk” to any virtually any software application (an image editing application, for
example) which is also Twain compliant.
The second piece of software you will need to download your images is an image
editing application.  This must be a Twain-compliant application, of course.  To
determine if your favorite imaging software is Twain-compliant consult the manual,
the software developer, or review the help files and look for keywords such as
“Twain”, “Get”, and “Acquire”.
Depending upon the manufacturing circumstances of your particular V2800 camera
the Twain drivers will be either on a diskette, or on a CD-ROM together with an
image editing software.
Summary –
· TWAIN driver. Lets you download pictures from a Twain-compliant device
straight into your computer using a serial data connection.
· Twain-compliant photo/image editing software.  A software application that
allows you to quickly and easily download, save, and edit (touch-up) an image
captured with your camera.
6.2.3 Installing the Twain Driver and Application
6.2.3.1 Step 1: Examine your COM ports
You can make the installation process successful by taking a look at your COM ports
to determine which ports are already being used, and which one may be available for
you to use with your camera.  If you do this before installing the Twain driver you can
avoid COM port conflicts.
· From the Windows 95/98 task bar click on Start, Settings, Control Panel.  Double
click on the “System” icon. A dialog box will appear titled “System Properties”.
Click on the “Device Manager” tab.  Look for a small icon labeled “Ports (COM  
						

							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 39and LPT)”.  Click once on the “+” mark to the immediate left of ports icon.  This
will display all COM and LPT ports available on your PC.  Make note of the
COM ports.
· While in the Device Manager tab, also look at the information for your mouse. If
you have a PS/2 mouse you will not face a potential conflict between your mouseand camera.  If you have a serial mouse, try to determine which COM port the
mouse is using.  Make note of the mouse COM port, if applicable.  Most serial
mice use COM 1.
· While in the Device Manager tab locate your modem.  Click on the “+” sign to
open the modem description.  Double click on the modem description to
determine which COM port is used by your modem and make note of this.
· You may attempt to derive the same information in another way.  Click on Start,
Settings, Control Panel.  Look for an icon labeled “Modems”.  Double click on the
Modems icon to open the “Modem Properties” dialog box.  Click on the tab
labeled “Diagnostics”.  This may give you a very good overview of the utilization
of your system COM ports.
(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.)
System Properties/Device Manager.
Notice in this example, there are two
physical COM ports, COM1 and
COM3.  Note also, this example has a
PS/2 mouse.  A PS/2 mouse poses no
conflict because it does not use a COM
port, unlike a serial-port mouse.Modem Properties/Diagnostics.  In
this example the modem uses COM2.
There are no devices on either COM1
or COM3. Therefore COM1 and
COM3 may be available for the
V2800 to use.