Vivitar Vivicam 5100 Users Manual

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TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS TO
YOUR COMPUTER
You can share recorded images/video clips with your family or friends vi\
a e-mail or post them on the Web. Before
doing these things, you need to connect ViviCam 5100 to your computer us\
ing the USB cable and then transfer the
images/video clips.
To transfer images/video clips from ViviCam 5100 to your computer, follo\
w the steps bellow:
Step 1: Install the USB driver.
Step 2:  Connect the ViviCam 5100 to your computer.
Step 3:  Download your images/video clips.
      System Requirements     System Requirements  (Windows)  (Macintosh)
CPU Pentium 400 MHz processor or higher  G3, G4 or G5
OS Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP  X
Memory 128MB 128MB
Free Space on Hard Disk 128MB hard disk space 128MB hard disk space
Required Devices A CD-ROM  Drive, A CD-ROM Drive,
An available USB port An available USB port  
						

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Step 1: Install the USB Driver
„Installation on Windows 98 & 98SE
The USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE. Windows 2000/ME/XP users
should not install the USB driver.
1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM 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 USB driver has been installed, restart your computer.  
						

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Step 2: Connect the ViviCam 5100 to Your Computer
1. Turn ViviCam 5100 on.
2. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your comput\
er.
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connector on ViviCam5100.
4. [USB] mode screen is displayed. Use 
 /  to select [Disk Drive], then
press the  button.
5. Look for a new “Removable Disk” icon appearing in the “My Compu\
ter” window. Your recorded images/video clips will be in a folder on this
“removable disk”.
(For Mac users, double-click the “untitled” disk on the desktop.)\
  
						

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Step 3: Downloading Recorded Images/Video Clips
When ViviCam 5100 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 the\
m from the “removable disk” (“untitled”
disk on a Macintosh) to your computer hard disk.
FOR COMPUTERS RUNNING WINDOWS
Open the “removable disk” by double clicking on it.  Double click \
the DCIM folder and then the folders within that
hold your recorded images / video clips. Select the images/video clips that you prefer and then choose “Copy\
”
from the “Edit” menu. After that, open the destination location an\
d choose “Paste” from the “Edit” menu.
FOR COMPUTERS RUNNING MAC OS
Open the “untitled” disk window and double click the DCIM folder and the folders within it to get to your im\
ages
or video clips. Drag and drop your images to your desired destination.
Note:
 Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader (highly recomm\
ended).  
						

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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 digital cameras, WebCams, DV camcorders,
scanners, or anyone who strives to effectively organize a large collection of digital media.
1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. When the welcome screen appears, click “Install Ulead
® Photo Explorer”.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Note:
„For more information about the operation of Photo Explorer application software, refer to its respective help
documentation.
„For Windows 2000/XP Professional version, please make sure to install and use the Photo Explorer in “Administra-
tor” mode.
„Photo Explorer is not supported on the Mac. iPhoto or iPhoto2 is recommended.  
						

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Installing Photo Express
Ulead® Photo Express is complete photo project software for digital images. Th\
e step-by-step workflow, visual
program interface, and in-program help assist users in creating exciting\
 photo projects. Acquire digital photos
effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners. Organize them convenientl\
y with the Visual Browse mode. Use
hundreds of ready-to-use templates such as albums, cards, posters, slide\
shows, and more. Edit and enhance
images with photo editing tools, photographic filters, and special effec\
ts. Embellish projects by adding creative
design elements such as frames, callouts, and stamp objects. Share resul\
ts with family and friends via e-mail and
multiple print options.
1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. When the welcome screen appears,click “ Install Ulead
® Photo Express”.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Note:
„ For information on how to use Photo Express to edit and retouch your rec\
orded images, please refer to its online
help.
„ For Windows 2000/XP Professional version, make sure to install and use t\
he Photo Express while logged in as a
user with an Administrator account.  
						

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

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User’s Manual
A copy of the user manual 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 (Adobe Reader) installed on your computer.
Updates to this manual, and versions in other languages may be found on the Vivitar website (www.vivitar.com).
1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into the CD-ROM drive.
The welcome screen appears.
2. Click “Install User’s Manual”. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
Alternatively, browse the CD-ROM to find the PDF file.  
						

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USING VIVICAM 5100 AS A PC CAMERA
Your ViviCam 5100 can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business
associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the digital camera for
videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below:
„Microphone
„Sound card
„Speakers or headphones
„Network or Internet connection
Note:
„Video conferencing (or video editing) software is not included with the digital camera.
„This mode is not supported for Mac.
Step 1: Install the PC camera 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 enclosed CD-ROM 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.  
						

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Step 2: Connect ViviCam 5100 to your computer
1. Turn on the power of ViviCam 5100.
2. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the
camera.
4. [USB] mode screen is displayed.
5. Use 
 /  to select [PC CAM], then press the  button.
6. The message “Connected to computer” will appear on the screen. Wait
for the message to disappear before using application software.
* The LCD monitor will turn off automatically for the purpose of
power-saving.
7. Position ViviCam 5100 steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a
tripod.
Note:
„When using this digital camera as a PC camera, it is necessary to install the battery into the digital camera.
Step 3: Run your application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting)
To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconferencing:
1. Go to Start Æ ÆÆ Æ
Æ Programs Æ ÆÆ Æ
Æ Accessories Æ ÆÆ Æ
Æ Communications Æ ÆÆ Æ
Æ NetMeeting to launch the NetMeeting program.
2. Click the Start Video button to view live video.
3. Click the Place Call button.
4. Type the e-mail address or the network address of the computer that you are calling.
5. Click Call. The person that you are calling must also have Windows NetMeeting running and be
willing accept your call to start the videoconference.
Note:
„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.