Vivitar Vivicam 5 Users Manual

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 - User Manual ViviCam 5
   

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1. Camera Precautions 2 
2. Vivicam 5 Specifications 3 
3. Vivicam 5 Features 5 
4. Taking Images (Pictures) 9 
5. Installing Driver and Utility Software 12 
6. Transferring Images To Your PC 20 
7. TWAIN Driver Function Introduction 22 
8. Using the Vivicam 5 as a PC Camera 25 
Supplement – PC Connectivity 26 
 
Rev.  Dec 3, 2002INDEX   

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1. Camera Precautions 
Follow these guidelines when using your Vivicam: 
n Keep camera away from the following: 
· High temperatures and excessive humidity        
· Direct sunlight or other heat sources 
· Dust 
· Extreme vibration 
n Do not use camera outdoors if it is raining or snowing. 
n If the lens or the viewfinder becomes dirty, clean them 
with a lens brush or soft, clean cloth. Never touch the  
lens with your fingers. 
n If water or a...

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine   2. Vivicam 5 Specifications 
 
2.1 Specification 
n Resolution choices (in pixels): 
Digital Camera mode: 1024 x768 (XGA, by Interpolation) 
                     640 x 480 (VGA)                         352 x 288 (CIF) 
PC Camera mode: 640 x 480 
320 x 240 
160 x 120 
n Range of Focus: Three feet to infinity  
n 24-bit full color 
n Memory: Built-in 8MB SDRAM 
n File Format: JPG 
n Power: AAA alkaline battery x 1 
n PC Interface: USB 
Auto Power...

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine   2.2 Accessories 
1. Camera Cradle (stand)  
2. One AAA alkaline battery 
3. Camera chain necklace 
4. Camera driver and utility software CD 
5. USB cable  
6. Quick start Guide      

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Vivicam 5 Features 
3.1 General Guide   
 
 
 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine  3.2 LCD Panel indicator  
 
n  Image Counter 
 
n        :  Number of images you have captured 
n        :  Memory is full 
n lmage Resolution 
 
n No Icon indicates 640 x 480 resolution (default setting) 
 
n        : 352 x 288 pixels  
n Low Battery warning 
n       : When the battery icon flashes on & off, and the 
         camera beeps three times it indicates that the 
         battery power is very low. The camera will turn off 1 2 3   

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u Important Note: 
When the batteries are low, the camera will no longer 
take images. Download your images as soon as  
possible!  After downloading your images replace the 
battery as soon as possible. 
n Shooting Environment 
 
n         : Outdoor (Cloudy, default setting) 
n         : lndoor 
n Image Delete 
 
n           : Deletes all images from camera memory             
n           : Deletes the last image taken 
      
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine   3.3 Camera Function Selection   n Press the Mode button repeatedly to select a function.  
The function icon on the LCD panel will blink. Press and hold the Shutter button until you hear two confirmation beeps. 
n Function Icons:    
 3.4 Tips & Trouble Shooting  n To steady the camera stand while  
on a monitor or desktop, insert the 
barrel of the USB cable within the 
base of the stand as shown.  
You may find that turning the stand  
around...

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine   4. Taking Images (Pictures) 4.1 Turning Power On and Off 
 
n Power on: Press the  Mode  button, camera will beep    n Power off: Press and hold the   Mode   button until the  camera displays OFF  The camera will then beep and turn off.(Note : The camera will automatically turn off if inactive for 
about 60 seconds) 
    4.2 Taking Images  n Press  Shutter  button to take an image –camera will beep  n LCD Panel will indicate: 
 
:  the number of...