Vivitar Vivicam 3060 User Manual

Vivitar vivicam 3060: users guide

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1. System Requirements

• Personal computer, laptop, desktop, or IBM compatible with Pentium
166 MHz minimum, and with an active USB (Universal Serial Bus) port.
• Windows 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP, CD ROM drive, color monitor, mouse
and keyboard.
• Color printer for printing color pictures.
• For transferring still images via the Internet, or for video conferencing,
your computer must have modem and communication software for
Internet connection.

2. Package Contents

Make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera.
• USB cable
• Pouch
• Digital camera
• Installation CD
• Video cable
• Wrist strap
• User's guide
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  • Page 1: System Requirements

    Internet connection. 2. Package Contents Make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. • USB cable • Pouch • Digital camera • Installation CD • Video cable • Wrist strap • User’s guide...
  • Page 2: Quick Start

    3. Quick Start CAUTION • Please install the camera driver before using your camera with a • Best way to transfer picture to PC is using the PC-DISK (Mass Storage) mode to copy all your pictures. • Getting Ready 1.Open the battery compartment cover 2.Load the batteries and the SD card (Optional) into the camera.
  • Page 3 • Reviewing a Picture 1.Turn on the camera. 2.Slide the Function switch to ► (Playback Function). 3.Use ▲ or ▼ to scroll through the pictures or videos on the monitor screen. • Deleting a Picture 1.Turn on the camera. 2.Slide the Function switch to ► (Playback Function).
  • Page 4: Name Of Parts

    4. Name of Parts The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.
  • Page 5 Indicators 1.Indicator Lamp (Green) 2.Self-Timer Lamp (Red) 3.Power Lamp Digital Interface: USB 1.1 Video Output: TV out in NTSC / PAL Digital Zoom During shooting, user can push ◄ and ► to zoom in and zoom out. Display Button Press the Enter button and the current information on the LCD monitor will be displayed.
  • Page 6: Display Information

    5. Display Information...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    6. Getting Started • Installing Camera Batteries: 1.Open the battery compartment cover. 2.Insert batteries. Be sure to load batteries with + and – terminals as shown on the camera. 3.Close the battery compartment cover. • Inserting SD Card (Optional): The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos: Internal Memory - Store pictures and videos in the 16 MB internal memory.
  • Page 8 4.Close the battery compartment cover. Note: 1.If the SD card is present in the camera, then the picture/ video will save in the SD card. If no card is installed, the camera uses internal memory. 2.If the “MEMORY FULL” warning message appears on the LCD monitor, it means the SD card or internal memory is full.
  • Page 9 • Setting the Date, Time and Date Stamp: You should set the Date and Time when you first use your camera or the battery is removed for an extended time (approximately 120 minutes). Use the following procedure to change the date and time setting. 1.Slide the Function switch to (Capture Function).
  • Page 10 • Power Saving: The camera will automatically power off approximately 3 minutes after you do not perform any operation. When this function is disabled, the power is not turned off automatically.
  • Page 11: Taking Pictures

    7. Taking Pictures • Taking a Picture 1.Turn on the camera. 2.The LCD monitor will display image and symbols. 3. Slide the Function switch to (Capture Function). 4. The LCD monitor will display (Snapshot Mode). If icon is different, press the MODE button (▼) until the icon appears on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 12 • Taking Continuous Pictures 1. Make sure that the function switch is set to 2.Press the MODE button (▼) until appears on the LCD monitor. (Continuous Mode) 3.Point the camera at the subject; use the monitor screen to compose the image. 4.Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button to take the picture.
  • Page 13 magnification. The LCD displays the zoomed image and the magnification level. 3.Press the ◄ to zoom out. 4.Press the Shutter button to take the picture. Note: 1. The image will appear grainier as the image is digitally zoomed. 2. Digital Zoom is automatically turned off when the camera is turned off.
  • Page 14 Auto Flash—flash fires when the lighting conditions require it. Flash On—flash fires every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Red-eye—flash fires once so the subject’s eyes become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is taken.
  • Page 15 S (1600 x 1200) — for small picture size; pictures are of lower resolution and file size is smaller. 4.Press the Enter button to confirm. Note: 1.This setting remains until you change it. 2.Movies can be shot with the QVGA (320 x 240) or VGA (640 x 480) resolution.
  • Page 16: Taking Videos

    8. Taking Videos • Taking a Video 1.Turn on the camera. 2. The LCD monitor will display image and symbols. 3. Slide the Function switch to (Capture Function). 4. Press the MODE button (▼) until appears on the LCD monitor. (Video Mode) 5.
  • Page 17: Reviewing Pictures And Videos

    9. Reviewing Pictures and Videos • Reviewing Pictures and Videos 1.Turn on the camera. 2.Slide the Function switch to ► (Playback Function). The last picture or video is displayed. 3.Use ▲ and ▼ to select the picture or video (If monitor) you want to review.
  • Page 18 • Using Slide Show Use the Slide Show feature to sequentially display your pictures and videos on the camera LCD, on a television screen, or on any external display device equipped with a video input. 1.Make sure the Function switch is set to ►, and then press the MENU button.
  • Page 19 • Magnifying Pictures Use the Magnify feature to zoom in to different areas of the picture. 1.Make sure the Function switch is set to ►. 2.Use ▲ and ▼ to select the picture you want to enlarge, and then press the MENU button.
  • Page 20 10. Deleting a single image and Video Delete allows user to remove a current or all the stored images from the internal memory or SD card. • Deleting a Single image or Video 1.Turn on the camera. 2.The LCD monitor will display image and symbols. 3.Slide the Function switch to ►...
  • Page 21 • Deleting All Pictures and Videos 1.Make sure the Function switch is set to ►, and then press the MENU button. 2.Press the ◄ or ► to select [Delete] on the screen and press the Enter button. 3.Press the ◄ or ► to select ([Delete All]), and then press the Enter button to delete all pictures or videos.
  • Page 22: Customizing Your Camera Settings

    11. Customizing Your Camera Settings •Capture Function Menu When user slide the Function switch to the MENU button can turn ON/OFF function menu. Use ◄ or ► button to select items, press the Enter button to confirm. [White Bal]: (White Balance) When the white balance is set to match the light source, the camera can take picture more accurately.
  • Page 23 [Exp Val]: (Exposure Value) Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or a subject that is against a dark background.
  • Page 24 [Advance]: Select Advance Option to bring up the following advanced menu. Use ▲ and ▼ to select the function you want to set, and then press the ◄ and ► to change the currently selected setting. Press the Enter button to confirm the setting. Press the Menu button to cancel the advance menu and return to shooting status.
  • Page 25 10 sec Setting the timer in self-timer mode to 10 second. (*) 15 sec Setting the timer in self-timer mode to 15 second. 20 sec Setting the timer in self-timer mode to 20 second. Quality: Super Setting the picture quality to super fine. (Bigger file size) Fine Setting the picture quality to fine.
  • Page 26 Polski Setting the language to Polski. German Setting the language to German. Francais Setting the language to Francais. Espanol Setting the language to Espanol. Nederlands Setting the language to Nederlands. Italino Setting the language to Italino. Portugues Setting the language to Portugues. Flicker: PAL / 50Hz Setting the flicker frequency to 50 Hz.
  • Page 27 When you slide the Function switch to ► (Playback Function), pressing the Menu button can turn ON or OFF the Playback mode menu. Use ◄ or ► button to select items, press the Enter button to confirm. [Delete]: Delete item allow user to delete current or all the stored images from the memory.
  • Page 28 Single Select “Single” to Display one picture. Thumbnails Select “Thumbnails” to Display six picture. Slide Show Select “Slide Show” to Slide Show. User can select to show six pictures in screen, and a white-frame indicates the current picture selected, just press the Enter button to fill (enlarge) the picture in screen.
  • Page 29: Installing Your Camera Driver And Software

    12. Installing Your Camera Driver and Software a. Turn on your computer. b. Insert the installation CD-ROM drive and the installation CD menu should appear. If the menu does not appear, double-click the CD drive icon in my computer or run D:\Autorun.exe to open the setup screen (assuming that your CD-Rom drive is drive D:).
  • Page 30 Camera Driver: Click “camera Driver” button to install camera drive then follow the prompts to start and complete the installation. User manual: Click “User Manual” to read user manual. (Requires Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader software. You may download the latest version for free at www.adobe.com) Adobe Acrobat: Click “Adobe Acrobat”...
  • Page 31: Uninstalling Software

    Panel". (For Windows XP: "Start" -> "Control Panels"). 2. Double click "Add/Remove Programs". 3. Select the program to be uninstalled " Vivicam 3060 Digital Camera” and “Vivicam 3060 Video Camera". 4. Click on "Remove Program" (For Windows 2000/XP: "Change/Remove") and...
  • Page 32 1. Turn the camera and computer on, then connect the camera to the computer with the included USB cable, and then slide the Function switch to ► (Playback Function). 2. “Vivicam 3060 USB Device” appears on the computer screen. For Windows XP: A dialogue box with options appears as shown on the Right side.
  • Page 33: Arcsoft Photoimpression

    15. Arcsoft PhotoImpression 5 ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 is a complete digital image editing application designed with real people in mind. Easy-to-use “Getting Start” guides, user-friendly interface, and complete image editing functionality allows easy organizing, viewing, enhancing, editing, printing and sharing photos. Click “Start”...
  • Page 34 1. Get Photo – Choose how to view or acquire photos. 2. Enhance – Crop, brighten, rotate, resize and modify photos. 3. Create – Add clip art, special effects, frames and more. 4. Project – Make calendars, photo books and greeting cards. 5.
  • Page 35: Arcsoft Videoimpression

    16. Arcsoft VideoImpression 2 ArcSoft VideoImpression 2 creates home movies and slide shows by combining existing videos, still images, exciting scene transitions, and multiple audio tracks. Though simple to use, the program provides intense and broad video editing and export options perfect for owners of digital still cameras, desktop and digital video cameras, and camcorders.
  • Page 36 materials from the device connected or choose media files from system folder. You can choose video materials from your photo album as well. Create a Slide Show – Create a slide show project. You can retrieve media materials from the device connected or choose media files from system folder.
  • Page 37 movie or slide show. 2. Edit - Modify video and image color and adjust the duration of each movie component. Only available for video projects. 3. Effects - Add neat special effect transitions between each component, or apply a pre-made theme. 4.
  • Page 38: Using The Camera In Pc-Cam Mode

    17.Using the Camera in PC-Cam mode The camera offers two USB modes: Removable Disk and PC Camera. Note: Please install camera drive before you can use the camera in PC-Cam. Windows 2000 and XP users may receive a message about Microsoft LOGO testing.
  • Page 39: Checking The Connection Of Your Camera

    Double click “My Computer” icon -> Control Panel -> System -> Device -> Manager -> Imaging Device; when you See “Vivicam 3060 Digital Camera” and “Vivicam 3060 Video Camera” that means now the camera is installed. For Windows 2000/Xp only Double click “My Computer”...
  • Page 40 19. Conferencing To run a video conference with another person, you and the other person must have the computer station configured with web camera, microphone, speakers, modem and have access to the Internet. You have to download video conference software, purchased or free, such as basic software like I-phone or Microsoft NetMeeting, or Yahoo Messenger.
  • Page 41 Appendix: Specifications...
  • Page 42 Q1: If I do not use batteries, can I use an USB cord and Adaptor and still take pictures with my digital camera? A1: No, when taking pictures, it is important that you use batteries. Also, you have to remember to charge the batteries before operating your camera.
  • Page 43 please use other means to create more light before taking pictures. We recommend using the flash function during nighttime. During the day, the flash may be too strong and the picture may come out too bright, thus use it only during the night. Q4: After I am done taking a picture, it takes a while for the picture to come up on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Source Solution The camera is The power is not on • Press the Power button to not running The batteries were • The correct direction to not inserted properly Batteries are • Replace with unused depleted The SD card •...
  • Page 45 The SD card or • Obtain a new SD card and internal memory is insert it. already full • Download images to your computer, and then erase them from the card or format to free up more space. The SD card is not •...
  • Page 46 The flash The flash mode is • Set the flash to any other doesn't fire set to Off mode except Off. The computer Camera power is off • Turn on the camera. cannot USB cable is not • Connect cable to camera communicate securely connected and computer port.

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