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ViviCam 2750 Digital Still Camera User Manual And Technical Support Guide Rev. April 13, 1999...
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Using the Built-in Flash Using the Self-Timer Memory Full Connecting to Your Computer/Installing Capture Software Video Interface Appendix 1: LCD Icons Appendix 2: Record Mode Icons Appendix 3: ViviCam 2750 Specifications Warranty Policy FCC Notice Caution Warning V2750 “Out-of-Box” Guide – Warranty Card...
Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing the ViviCam 2750 Digital Camera. This camera brings to you the ease-of-use of a traditional camera, combined with high-tech functionality. It includes a full-color image LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) for image previewing which allows you to immediately see the images you have just taken.
What this means to the user is that the ViviCam 2750, being Twain-compliant, will “talk” to any virtually any software application (an image editing application, for example) which is also Twain compliant.
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This must be a Twain-compliant application, of course. Depending upon the manufacturing circumstances of your particular ViviCam 2750 camera the Twain drivers will be either on a diskette, or on a CD-ROM together with an image editing software.
Twain driver interface. If your monitor is set to less than 24 bit (256 color, or 16 bit) your images will appear dull and colorless. Note: The ViviCam 2750 Twain driver works only under Windows 95/98, and not Windows 3.1 or 3.11. However, the ViviCam 2750 images (JPG files) are readable under Windows 3.x applications.
Using the camera Power Supply The ViviCam 2750 camera uses standard AA Alkaline, NiCD, NiMH, or renewable alkaline batteries. You may also use an optional AC power supply that lets you use household AC current. Installing Batteries 1. Invert the camera and place your thumb on the battery door.
Flash Memory The camera features 2 MB (Megabytes) of internal memory for storing images. This memory, called “Flash Memory”, in non-volatile. does not require electrical power to retain images. Therefore, you will not loose your images when the camera is turned off, if you change batteries, or if you remove batteries for a period of extended storage.
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Power Management - Auto Power Off Your camera is designed to automatically power-down (turn-off) after a specific time interval after which no camera operations have been invoked. The factory setting will typically be set in the range of 90 to 120 seconds. power-saving feature.
Using the LCD Display Using the built-in image Liquid Crystal Display (LCD – feature 13), you can view pictures immediately after capturing them. The following section describes how to use the LCD and its various functions. Note: You need not activate the LCD to capture images. Using the LCD continually will dramatically shorten the life of your batteries.
2-MB internal memory, Normal allows you to capture at least 32 images, while High (also known as Fine) allows you to capture at least 16 images. difference between resolution and image quality. All ViviCam 2750 images are captured at a resolution of 640x480 pixels.
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Once your images have been erased, they are gone. service or factory repair can retrieve them. Defining Image Quality The ViviCam 2750 can capture images in two different quality modes: Normal (compressed) and High (less compressed). resolution. With 2-MB internal memory, Normal Quality allows you to capture at least 32 images, while High Quality allows you to capture at least 16 images.
Connecting to Your Computer/Installing Capture Software - In order to connect your ViviCam 2750 to your PC you must connect the hardware and install the software (driver and image application). are discussed earlier in this manual in the section entitled Requirements”, and the software content is discussed in the section entitled...
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25F to 9M at a local electronics or computer store. Note: Do not purchase a “null modem” to use as a 25 to 9 adapter. 2. Open the data port door on your ViviCam 2750, and connect the molded-green stereo mini-jack plug into the camera. Making the Connection - Now that your driver, application, and cables are installed, the final step is to make the camera-to-PC connection.
PC expert before attempting any such changes or modifications. Video Interface – The ViviCam 2750 is capable of two types of output. connection described above, you may also connect to a TV/monitor with NTSC. the left side of the camera you will find three ports: NTSC video output, serial digital data output, and DC IN (6 VDC input).
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Normal Quality mode Copy images to memory card Erase all images in camera memory Erase one image from camera memory Set time and date Set auto power-off time interval Set auto play Exit Confirm Images are being stored to internal memory Images are being stored to Compact Flash Card...
Other than for the warranty herein, Vivitar Corporation is not responsible for loss, damage, or inconvenience of any kind. Prior to returning a camera, you must first obtain an RMA number from Vivitar Technical Support or Customer Service Operations.
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Take care that the camera is not dropped, or exposed to severe mechanical shock when it is being moved. This may cause the camera to malfunction. If you are using the optional AC power adapter, do not move the camera while it is switched on.
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power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock. If the camera has been dropped or the camera case has been damaged, switch the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter).
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(949)-595-2199. You may also obtain support via our website at www.vivitar.com. On our website we post driver updates, frequently asked questions, and other helpful information. There is also a knowledge-based help system to guide you through any problems and questions you may have.
_________________ How did you hear about Vivitar? Advertising/Editorial (Name of Publications)___________________________________ Warranty Card must be filled in completely and returned to Vivitar Corporation within 14 days to validate warranty. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All claims under warranty must be made promptly after occurrence of problem, and received within the applicable warranty period by Vivitar.
Product. Upon acceptance of product the provisions stated in this warranty shall govern all Customers’ remedies. Replacement or repair of defective parts or products shall be at the sole and exclusive discretion of Vivitar and performed only at Vivitar or by an authorized repair facility. Defective products being returned to Vivitar for warranty must arrive freight prepaid and said freight shall be non-refundable, unless otherwise agreed upon by Vivitar and authorized in writing.
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