Vivitar Vivicam 8025 Users Manual

							Q: I have taken photos but my computer says, “No photos in camera.” What do I do? 
A : First ensure that you have in fact taken photos. Pre ss the Shutter/OK button a few times to take some 
sample photos and then try downloading them again. 
  If you still get a “no photos” error this may mean that your computer may not meet the minimum system 
requirements. 
System Requirements: 
At least a Pentium III 300Mhz, AMD Athlon 300Mhz or a Ce leron 400MHz or higher as well as at least 128 MB 
ram. Please note that the older AMD K6 processors  will not work. More information about determining your 
computer’s specifications can be found in t he General Computer Information section. 
If you have determined that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and that you do have 
pictures in your camera, follow the st eps below to reinstall the software. 
Software Re-installation 
1.  First install the software. Click on Start, Settings,  Control Panel and Add/Remove programs. There is one 
programs you will need to remove –PhoTags Express. After removing, restart your computer. If your 
camera is connected, disconnect it. 
2.  Now reinstall the software. Insert the CD that came with your camera. It should automatically run the  installation. 
3.  Restart the computer. 
4.  Once your computer is back up, plug the camera into your computer’s USB port. 
5.  Right-click on the “My Computer” icon. Select properties.  
						

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If you are running XP: click on hardware and then Device Manager. 
If the camera is installed correctly, there will be a category listed for “Imaging Devices” and clicking on the “+” 
next to it should reveal your camera. If not, you will likely  see “Digital Still Camera” under “Other Device” with a 
brightly colored marking next to it indi cating it is not functioning correctly. 
If you are running Windows XP: Right click on the non f unctioning device and select uninstall. If a warning pops 
up, press OK. 
6.  Restart your computer again. Your  camera is now successfully installed. 
Q: How do I make sure I dont lose important pictures?  In order to use your camera properly you will need to  insert a SD card of up to 8GB. All your images will 
be stored on this card. It is recommended to download the  images from the card as often as possible, so 
as to free up space on the card. This also is a backup if your card gets lost or damaged. 
The test photos are saved in limited SDRAM, which r equires a constant electric current to store your 
photos. Should your camera lose power (for instance if the battery dies or run out of power) the test 
pictures will be lost. We recommend always downl oading your photos to your computer as soon as 
possible to prevent unintentional data loss. 
Q: If I have a MAC, will the device work? The device will work as a removable disc on MAC OS 9  and above. And images can be accessed manually.           
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