Vivitar Vivicam 3945s Users Manual

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User’s Manual >>Step 1: Installing the USB driver
Windows 98/98SE computers
The USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 and
98SE 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 3945s into your CD-ROM
drive.
2. When the welcome screen appears, click “Driver”. Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the installation.
3. After the USB driver has been installed, restart your computer.
Macintosh OS 9.0 computers
For Mac OS 9.0 or higher, the computer will automatically recognize the digital
still ViviCam 3945s and load its own USB drivers.  
						

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Digital Camera >>Step 2: Connecting the digital still ViviCam 3945s
to your computer
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to
the conversion adapter terminal of the
ViviCam 3945s.
If you use the conversion adapter to
connect the U S B  cable, insert the
conversion adapter into the conversion
adapter terminal of the ViviCam 3945s
first, and then connect one end of the
USB cable to the USB terminal of the
conversion adapter.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable
to an available USB port on your
computer.
3. Turn on the ViviCam 3945s.
4. There will be a new “Removable Disk”
icon detected in “My Computer”, in which
contains your recorded images/video
clips/audio files.
(For Mac users, double-click [untitled]
or [unlabeled] disk drive icon on our
desktop.)
When connecting to the computer, it is necessary to install the battery
or use an AC power adapter.  
						

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User’s Manual >>Step 3: Downloading images, videos or voice files
When the digital still ViviCam 3945s 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 double click on the DCIM / CAMERA folder to
open it to find more folders. Your images are inside these folder(s). Select the
desired still images / video clips /audio files 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 digital still ViviCam
3945s to a desired location.
 Macintosh
Open the “untitled” disk icon, and the destination location on your hard disk.
Drag and drop from the digital still ViviCam 3945s 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 video playback application has been installed in your computer.  
						

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Digital Camera >>EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Installing Photo Explorer
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 digital ViviCam 3945s’, WebCams, DV camcorders, scanners, or
anyone who strives to effectively organize a large collection of digital media.
1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the ViviCam 3945s into your CD-ROM
drive.
2. When the welcome screen appears, click “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
recommended.  
						

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User’s Manual >>Installing Photo Express
Ulead® Photo Express is 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
digital ViviCam 3945s’ 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.
1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the ViviCam 3945s into your CD-ROM
drive.
2. When the welcome screen appears, click “Photo Express 5.0”. Follow the
on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
For information on how to use Photo Express to edit and retouch your
recorded images, please refer to its online help.
For Windows 2000/XP users, make sure to install and use the Photo
Express while logged in as a user with an Administrator account.
Photo Express is not supported on the Mac.  
						

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Digital Camera >>INSTALLING ACROBAT READER
The CD-ROM includes a PDF (portable document format) copy of the user’s
manual. To view a PDF you must have Acrobat Reader installed in your computer.
Acrobat Reader is included on the ViviCam 3945s CD-ROM. Using Acrobat
Reader, you can read the user’s manual and print sections of interest.
1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the ViviCam 3945s into the CD-ROM drive.
The welcome screen appears.
2. Click “Adobe Acrobat Reader”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete
the installation.  
						

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User’s Manual >>USER’S MANUAL ON CD-ROM
A copy of the user’s manual on is provided on the CD-ROM in PDF format. It is
a backup copy of the printed manual. If you misplace the printed guide, you
may print another copy from the CD-ROM. The only requirement for viewing
the User Manual on the CD-ROM is that you have Acrobat Reader installed on
your computer. Updates to this manual, and versions in other languages may
be found on our website www.vivitar.com.
1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the ViviCam 3945s into the CD-ROM
drive. The welcome screen appears.
2. Click “Instruction Manual”. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the
installation.
Alternatively, browse the CD-ROM to find the PDF file.  
						

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Digital Camera >>MENU OPTIONS
Capture Menu
1. Slide the mode switch to [  ].
2. Press the 
 button to access in Capture menu, then use the W/X buttons
to select [PICTURE] / [FUNCTION] menu.
3. Use the S/T/W/X buttons to select the desired item in [PICTURE] /
[FUNCTION] menu, then press the OK button.
4. To exit from the menu, press the 
 button.
SELECT ITEM:EXIT:
PICTUREFUNCTION SETUP
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SELECT PAGE:
WBWB
SELECT ITEM:EXIT:
PICTUREFUNCTIONSETUP
SELECT PAGE:
ISO  
						

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User’s Manual >> Capture Menu - PICTURE Settings
Item Functional Description
SIZESets the size of the image that will be captured.
* 
5M2560 x 1920
* 3M2048 x 1536
* 
M1.21280 x 960
* 
M0.3640 x 480
* 
TIFF IMAGE
QUALITYSets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is
captured.
* 
SUPER FINE
* FINE
* 
NORMAL
SHARPNESSSets the level of image sharpness.
* 
HIGH
* NORMAL
* 
LOW
COLORSets the color of the image that will be captured.
* NORMAL
* B&W
* SEPIA
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WHITESets the white balance when capturing images under specific
BALANCElighting conditions.
* AUTO  AUTO
*
DAYLIGHT
*
CLOUDY
*
SUNSET
*TUNGSTEN
*
FLUORESCENT
MANUAL WBAllows for manually setting the white balance. Manual WB is
convenient when the white balance presets do not offer a
good match to your specific lighting conditions.
Before selecting [EXECUTE], select a white subject (such as a
white paper) that will be used to set the white balance.
* EXECUTE/CANCEL
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Digital Camera >> Capture Menu - FUNCTION Settings
Item Functional Description
CAPTURE MODESets the recording method at the time of capturing images.
*
SSINGLE
*
CONTINUOUS
*AAEB
LCD BRIGHTSelects a brightness level for the LCD monitor.
The adjustment range is from –5 to +5.
DIGITAL ZOOMEnables or disables digital zoom.
* ON/OFF
EXPOSURESets to obtain the correct exposure when the subject is
much brighter or darker than the background.
The exposure compensation value can be set in the range
from –2.0EV to +2.0EV.
ISOSets the light sensitivity for capturing images. When the
sensitivity is raised (the ISO figure is increased), the ViviCam
3945s sensitivity is enhanced for low-lighting, but your
images will appear more pixilated (grainy).
*AUTO/50/100/200
ISO