Vivitar Vivicam V15 Users Manual

 30 PhoTags application select the “Show Me How” or the 
“?” Help Guide button found on the top right of the 
screen. 
 
Express Copy Method
  
Select the “Express” copy radial button if you want to 
have all the images transferred to the PC without the 
option to select which photos you want to transfer.  
In this mode you will not see a preview of the images 
transferred. For more information please refer to the 
Help Guide in PhoTags Express. 
 
Viewing Videos 
Make sure that your camera is connected...

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Using your Camera as a Webcam 
Connect your camera to your computer using the 
USB cable attached.  
 
Capturing AVI with WebCam Express 
Now that you have WebCam Express software 
installed, you can use it to capture short movies 
called AVI video files or take JPEG snapshots. The 
length of time you can record an AVI while the  
camera is connected to your computer will vary, 
depending on how much hard drive space you will 
use to save the file. This is done through the 
PhoTags WebCam Express...

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5.  Click the “Capture” button to start recording the 
video. The recording elapse time will appear 
under the video. 
 
6.  Click the “Pause” button to hold the recording.   
To continue recording click the “Capture” button 
again. 
7.  To finish recording click the “Stop” button. 
8.  The videos will be automatically saved into a 
default directory (My Documents/ My Pictures/ 
My WebCam).  
 
         

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 Capturing Photos: 
 
You can also take snapshots with your Webcam. 
Your Webcam NEEDS to be connected at all times to 
the computer in order to capture the photos. 
 
There are 2 methods to capture and save photos 
taken with your WebCam Express software. 
 
Method 1 – Capture Mode: 
1.  Position the Webcam so that it is pointing in the 
direction of the object you wish to photograph. 
2.  The “image” appears in the application’s view 
screen. 
3.  Select the “Capture” mode button at the top of...

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Method 2 – Playback Mode: 
1.  After capturing an AVI video with your Webcam 
as explained above, select the “Playback” mode 
button at the top of the application screen. 
2.  Select the AVI video you wish to view from the 
view screen on the left.  
3.  Run the video by pressing the “Play Video” 
button. 
4.  While the video is running select the 
“Snapshot” button to take photo snapshots that 
are now saved as jpeg pictures. 
5.  The photo will be saved automatically as a jpeg 
picture in the...

 35 folder and select the photos you wish to edit 
using the software. 
To learn more on how to capture JPEG snapshots 
from your Webcam or from your existing AVI movies, 
go to the “Take Snapshots” section in the Help Guide 
in the application. 
To learn how to change the User Settings, go to the 
“Set User Preferences” section in the Help Guide. 
 
 
PC Webcam: 
You can use this Webcam to chat with friends and 
family, sending live video feeds straight to them.  
 
 
Maintenance of Your Digital 
Camera...

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Sakar Warranty Card 
This warranty covers for the original consumer 
purchaser only and is not transferable. Products that fail 
to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to 
defects in material or workmanship. Your product will be 
repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of 
one year. 
 
What Is Not Covered By Warranty: 
Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in 
material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions 
from other than normal use, including but limited to,...

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Appendix A: Technical 
Specifications 
 
 
Image Sensor 1.3M Pixels (1280X1024) 
SXGA 
Image Resolution1280x1024, 640x480, 
320x240  
Focus f=8.3mm 
Image Variation  0.5m - Infinity 
Lens Non-spherical Lens 
Aperture 1: 3.0 
Illumination  100 – 16000 (lux) 
File Format  JPEG / AVI 
File Storage  8 MB 
Resolution Hi Lo 
(1280x1024) 15 30 
(640x480) 46 70 Storage capability
(320x240) 100 138 
Interface USB 1.1 
Power Supply  2 AAA Battery or USB cable 
Operating 
Systems Windows XP and Vista  

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Appendix B:  Troubleshooting 
Q: I have taken photos, but my computer says No 
photos in camera.  What do I do? 
 
First, ensure that you have taken photos with your 
camera. Press the shutter button a few times to take 
some sample photos and try again. If you still get a no 
photos error, this indicates that the software was not 
installed correctly or your computer may not meet the 
minimum system requirements.   
 
System Requirements: 
 
First, ensure that you have at least a Pentium III 300...

 39 Now reinstall the software. Insert the CD that came with 
your camera.  It should automatically run the installation. 
 
Restart the computer.  
 
Once your computer is back up, plug the camera into 
your computers USB port. 
 
Right-click on the My Computer icon. Select 
Properties.  
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...