Vivitar Vivicam 3105S User Manual

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User’s Manual >>Video Menu
This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips.
1. Toggle the MODE button to 
 and
press the SET button.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Toggle the SET button to select the
desired setting.
4 . To exit from the menu, press the MENU
button.
Size
This sets the size of the video clip that will be recorded.
* [
] VGA
* [] QVGA
Size
VGASET
Playback Menu
In the  mode, set which settings are to be used for playback.
1. Press the 
 button.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select the desired option item with the
W / X buttons.
4. Press the SET button to enter its sub-
menu or execute its function.
5 . Select the desired setting with the W / X
buttons and press the SET button.
6. To exit from playback mode, press the
 button.
Delete
Refer to section in this manual titled “Deleting Images” for further details.
Delete All
Refer to section in this manual titled “Deleting Images” for further details.
Slideshow
Refer to section in this manual titled “Slideshow Display” for further details.
Protect
Refer to section in this manual titled “Protecting Images” for further details.
Thumbnail
Refer to section in this manual titled “Thumbnail Display” for further details.
Rotation
Refer to section in this manual titled “Rotating Images” for further details.
DeleteSET
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Digital Camera >>Setup Menu
Set your ViviCam 3105s’ operating environment.
1 . Toggle the MODE button to 
 and press
the SET button.
2. Select the desired option item with the
W / X buttons.
3. Toggle the SET button to select the
desired setting.
4 . To exit from the menu, press the MENU
button.
Language
Refer to section in this manual titled “Choosing the Language” for further details.
Frequency
This ViviCam 3105s supports different lighting frequencies: 50 Hz and 60
Hz. When photographing under fluorescent lighting, select the correct
frequency setting depending in your local area’s voltage. This function is
only effective if you set the White Balance to Fluorescent setting.
* 50Hz / 60Hz
Power Off
If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the
ViviCam 3105s is automatically turned off. This feature is useful to reduce
battery wear.
* 1 Min. / 3 Min. / Off
Beeper
This sets whether or not to mute the ViviCam 3105s sound each time you
press the ViviCam 3105s button.
* On / Off
Format
Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting the SD Memory Card or
Internal Memory” for further details.
Reset
This returns all basic settings to the ViviCam 3105s’ default settings.
Language
EnglishSET  
						

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User’s Manual >>TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES
AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER
To transfer images/video clips from the ViviCam 3105s to your computer, follow these
steps:
Step 1:Installing the USB driver (Windows 98 users only)
Step 2:Connecting the ViviCam 3105s to your computer
Step 3:Downloading images and video files
System Requirements (Windows)
Pentium 166 MHz or higherWindows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP64MB RAM128MB hard disk spaceCD-ROM driveAvailable USB port
System Requirements (Macintosh)
PowerPC G3/G4OS 9.0 or later64MB RAM128MB hard disk spaceCD-ROM driveAvailable USB port
Step 1: Installing the USB Driver
Windows 98 computers
The USB driver on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 computers. Installing
the USB driver on computers running Windows 2000/ME/XP is not necessary.
1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the ViviCam 3105s into your CD-ROM
drive.
The welcome screen appears.
2 . Click “INSTALL USB/PC CAM DRIVER”. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation. After the USB driver has been installed, restart
your computer.
The USB driver that bundled inside the CD-ROM is designed in a form 2 in 1
(USB & PC camera).
a) On Windows 98, the Windows OS will install both USB & PC camera
drivers.
b) On Windows 2000/ME/XP, it will only install PC camera driver.  
						

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Digital Camera >>Macintosh OS 9.0 computers
For Mac OS 9.0 or higher, the computer will automatically recognize the ViviCam
3105s and load its own USB drivers.
Step 2: Connecting the ViviCam 3105s to Your
Computer
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to
the USB terminal of the ViviCam 3105s.
2 . Connect the other end of the USB cable
to an available USB port on your
computer.
3. Select 
 with the W / X buttons and
press the SET button.
4 . From the Windows desktop, double click
on “My Computer”.
5. Look for a new “Removable disk” icon.
This “Removable disk” is actually the
memory card in your ViviCam 3105s.
Typically, the ViviCam 3105s will be
assigned drive letter “e” or higher.
6. Double click on the removable disk and
locate the DCIM folder.
7 . Double click on the DCIM folder to open
it to find more folders.
Your recorded images and video clips
will be inside these folders.
Copy & Paste or Drag-N-Drop image
and video files to a folder on your
computer.
Mac users: Double-click the “untitled” or “unlabeled” disk drive icon on our
desktop. iPhoto may automatically launch.
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User’s Manual >>Step 3: Downloading Images and Video Files
When the ViviCam 3105s is turned on and connected to your computer, it is
considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download
(transfer) images by copying them from the “Removable disk” (“untitled” or
“unlabeled” disk on a Macintosh) to your computer hard drive.
Windows
Open the “removable disk” and subsequent folders by double clicking on them.
Your images are inside these folder(s). Select the images that you want, and
then choose “Copy” from the “Edit” menu. Open the destination location (folder)
and choose “Paste” from the “Edit” menu. You may also drag and drop image
files from the ViviCam 3105s to a desired location.
Macintosh
Open the “untitled” disk icon, and the destination location on your hard disk.
Drag and drop from the ViviCam 3105s to the desired destination.
Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader (highly
recommended).
Video playback application is not included with the package. Make sure that
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Digital Camera >>USING THE VIVICAM 3105S AS A PC
CAMERA
Your ViviCam 3105s can act as a PC ViviCam 3105s, which allows you to
videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation
with friends or family. To use the ViviCam 3105s for videoconferencing, your
computer system must include the items as below:
MicrophoneSound cardSpeakers or headphones
Network or Internet connection
Video conferencing (or video editing) software is not included with the ViviCam
3105s.
This mode is not supported on the Mac.
Step 1: Installing the PC ViviCam 3105s driver
The PC- camera driver included in the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows.
The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms.
1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the ViviCam 3105s into your CD-ROM
drive.
2 . When the welcome screen appears, click “INSTALL USB/PC CAM DRIVER“.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
3. After the driver installation is completed, restart your computer.
The USB driver that bundled inside the CD-ROM is designed in a form 2 in 1
(USB & PC camera driver).
a) On Windows 98, the Windows OS will install both USB & PC camera drivers.
b) On Windows 2000/ME/XP, it will only install PC camera driver.  
						

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User’s Manual >>Step 2: Connecting the ViviCam 3105s to your
computer
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB terminal of the ViviCam
3105s.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your
computer.
3. Select 
 with the W / X buttons and press the SET button.
4. Position the ViviCam 3105s steadily on top of your computer monitor or use
a tripod.
Step 3: Run your application software (i.e. Yahoo
Messenger)
Yahoo Messenger is a free application available at www.yahoo.com. After
installing the TWAIN driver in your Windows operating system, restart your
computer. You can then use your ViviCam 3105s as a web cam allowing others
to see you online.
Simply follow the instructions in Yahoo Messenger to start your camera.
The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x
240.
For more information about the operation of videoconference application
software, refer to its respective help documentation.  
						

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Digital Camera >>EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Installing Photo Explorer
Ulead® Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse,
modify and distribute digital media. Acquire photos, video or sound clips from
various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions;
make timely modifications; or distribute the media through the medium of your
choice: E-mail, Print, Slideshow Presentations. It is an indispensable all-in-one
tool for owners of ViviCam 3105s, other digital cameras, WebCams, DV
camcorders, scanners, or anyone who strives to effectively organize a large
collection of digital media.
To install Photo Explorer:
1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the ViviCam 3105s into your CD-ROM
drive. The welcome screen appears.
2. Click “Install Photo Explorer 8.0”. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
For more information about the operation of Photo Explorer application
software, refer to its respective help documentation.
For Windows 2000/XP users, please make sure to install and use the Photo
Explorer in “Administrator” mode.
Photo Explorer is not supported on the Mac. iPhoto or iPhoto2 is
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User’s Manual >>Installing Photo Express
Ulead® Photo Express is a complete photo project software for digital images.
The step-by-step workflow, visual program interface, and in-program help assist
users in creating exciting photo projects. Acquire digital photos effortlessly from
ViviCam 3105s, other digital cameras or scanners. Organize them conveniently
with the Visual Browse mode. Use hundreds of ready-to-use templates such as
albums, cards, posters, slideshows, and more. Edit and enhance images with
photo editing tools, photographic filters, and special effects. Embellish projects
by adding creative design elements such as frames, callouts, and stamp objects.
Share results with family and friends via e-mail and multiple print options.
To install Photo Express:
1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the ViviCam 3105s into your CD-ROM
drive. The welcome screen appears.
2. Click “Install Photo Express 5.0”. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
For more information about the operation of Photo Express application
software, refer to its respective help documentation.
For Windows 2000/XP users, please make sure to install and use the Photo
Express in “Administrator” mode.
Photo Express is not supported on the Mac.  
						

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Digital Camera >>INSTALLING  ADOBE READER
The CD-ROM includes a PDF (portable document format) copy of the user’s
manual. To view a PDF you must have  Adobe Reader installed in your computer.
Adobe Reader is included on the ViviCam 3105s CD-ROM. Using  Adobe Reader,
you can read the user’s manual and print sections of interest.
1 . Insert the CD-ROM that came with the ViviCam 3105s into the CD-ROM drive.
The welcome screen appears.
2 . Click “Install Acrobat Reader”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete
the installation.