Vivitar ViviCam 3105s User Manual

Vivitar ViviCam 3105s User Manual

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FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B
digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of
Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the
equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or
modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the
equipment.
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  • Page 1: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. 2. The product and accessories that come with your ViviCam 3105s may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Do not place the ViviCam 3105s on inclined or unstable surfaces. This might cause the ViviCam 3105s to fall or tilt over, causing injury. Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
  • Page 4 If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment. ViviCam 3105s is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the ViviCam 3105s.
  • Page 5 The batteries may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the ViviCam 3105s or the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction. The ViviCam 3105s may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Overview Package Contents GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 3105S 10 Front View 11 Rear View 12 LED Indicator & Beep 13 LCD Monitor Icons GETTING STARTED 15 Attaching the ViviCam 3105s Strap 15 Loading the Batteries (Optional Accessory)
  • Page 7 34 Step 2: Connecting the ViviCam 3105s to Your Computer 35 Step 3: Downloading Images and Video Files USING THE DIGITAL STILL VIVICAM 3105S AS A PC VIVICAM 3105S 36 Step 1: Installing the PC camera driver 37 Step 2: Connecting the ViviCam 3105s to your computer 37 Step 3: Running your application software (i.e.
  • Page 8: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new ViviCam 3105s. The main features provided by the ViviCam 3105s include the following: LCD monitor – Recording media – Digital zoom – Flexible flash settings – Change the flash setting according to your lighting Focus mode –...
  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Package Contents Carefully unpack your ViviCam 3105s and ensure that you have the following items. Common Product Components: ViviCam 3105s User’s manual Software CD-ROM USB cable ViviCam 3105s strap ViviCam 3105s pouch Common (Optional) Accessories: SD memory card Batteries Accessories and components vary by retailer.
  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Vivicam 3105S

    Front View Name Strap holder Lens Self-timer LED Flash POWER (Power) button Turns the ViviCam 3105s power on and off. Shutter button EN-10 Description ViviCam 3105s strap attachment. Designed to collect and focus rays of light to form a sharp image on the sensor.
  • Page 11: Rear View

    Toggles OSD menu on and off. button Scrolls left. Zoom button Zooms in/out the image. Provides menu information to operate the ViviCam 3105s and previews the image before capturing it and LCD monitor review it afterwards. USB connector Connects a USB cable to the ViviCam 3105s.
  • Page 12: Led Indicator & Beep

    Status Green Beep Beep Description 1 sound The ViviCam 3105s is powered on. ViviCam 3105s operation. Self-timer mode for the first 7 seconds. After an image / video clip is captured. 2 sounds Cannot operate or undefined button function. Low battery power 4 sounds Self-timer mode for the last 3 seconds.
  • Page 13: Lcd Monitor Icons

    LCD Monitor Icons Capture mode 1. Capture mode 2. Focus mode [No icon] Normal mode Macro mode 3. Shooting mode [No icon] Single Selftimer Cont.1.3MP Cont.VGA 4. WB (White Balance) ] AUTO ] Daylight ] Cloudy [ ] Tungsten ] Fluorescent 5.
  • Page 14 Video mode 1. Video mode 2. Storage media 3. Remaining battery status 4. Possible recording time 5. Size 6. Focus mode (at preview mode only) Playback mode-Still image playback 1. Capture mode 2. Protect icon 3. File number / total files Playback mode-Video preview 1.
  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Attach the ViviCam 3105s strap as shown in the illustration. Loading the Batteries (Optional Accessory) You can use either 2 AAA size batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH) to power the ViviCam 3105s. 1. Make sure the ViviCam 3105s is turned off.
  • Page 16: Inserting And Removing The Sd Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

    2. Insert the SD memory card in the correct orientation shown. Removing the SD memory card Make sure the ViviCam 3105s is turned off. Press lightly on the edge of the SD memory card and it will eject. To prevent valuable data from being accidentally...
  • Page 17: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the power off Press the POWER button to turn the power off. The power is turned off automatically when the ViviCam 3105s has not been operated for a fixed period of time. To resume the operation condition, turn the power on again. Refer to section in this manual titled “Power Off” in the Setup Menu for further details.
  • Page 18: Choosing The Language

    To format the internal memory, do not insert an SD memory card into the ViviCam 3105s. Otherwise, you will format the SD memory card. Formatting the SD memory card also erases the protected images. All data other than images are also erased. Before formatting the card, make sure that all the images are unnecessary.
  • Page 19: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    These settings affect the number of images that can be stored. As you get to know the ViviCam 3105s, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images.
  • Page 20 Possible number of shots (still image) The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the 2 MB SDRAM and SD memory card. Size Quality Normal Fine Super Fine Normal Fine Super Fine Normal Fine...
  • Page 21: Capture Mode

    CAPTURE MODE Normal Mode Your ViviCam 3105s is equipped with a 1.5" TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/movie clips or adjust menu settings. Before you start capturing images, be sure that the focus switch is set to the appropriate photography mode.
  • Page 22: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode For close-up of small subjects like flowers or insects, shoot using the Macro mode. You can use this feature for close-ups of subjects up to the distances from 0.4 – 0.6m (15.7’’~23.6’’). 1. Set the focus switch to 2.
  • Page 23: Flash

    Flash Set the flash for capturing images. The flash firing mode can be set to suit for the photographic conditions. When the ViviCam 3105s is in Normal mode (the focus switch is set to .), you can capture an image using a flash mode suitable to your circumstances.
  • Page 24: Shooting Mode

    Shooting Mode This sets the recording method at the time of capturing images. You can capture different still images including single, self-timer, continuous 1.3MP and continuous VGA. 1. Toggle the MODE button to the SET button. a. Press the MENU button. b.
  • Page 25: Video Mode

    Video Mode Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips (without audio) at a resolution of VGA / QVGA pixels. 1. Press the POWER button. 2. Toggle the MODE button to the SET button. 3. To start recording a video clip, press the shutter button.
  • Page 26: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back still images on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the POWER button. 2. Press the button. The last image appears on the screen. 3. Select the desired image with the buttons. To view the previous image, press button.
  • Page 27: Slideshow Display

    3. Select [Protect] with the and press the SET button. 4. Select and press the SET button Protection is applied to the image and the ViviCam 3105s returns to the playback mode. The protect icon is displayed with protected images.
  • Page 28: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view as many as 6 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image. 1. Press the button. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select [Thumbnail] with the buttons and press the SET button.
  • Page 29: Deleting Images

    (or internal memory). To delete images or videos stored in internal memory, do not insert a memory card into the ViviCam 3105s. Otherwise, you will delete the images or video clips stored on the memory card. Delete...
  • Page 30: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. Toggle the MODE button to press the SET button. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons.
  • Page 31: Video Menu

    Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1. Toggle the MODE button to press the SET button. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Toggle the SET button to select the desired setting. 4.
  • Page 32: Setup Menu

    ViviCam 3105s is automatically turned off. This feature is useful to reduce battery wear. * 1 Min. / 3 Min. / Off Beeper This sets whether or not to mute the ViviCam 3105s sound each time you press the ViviCam 3105s button. * On / Off Format Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting the SD Memory Card or...
  • Page 33: Transferring Recorded Images And Videos To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER To transfer images/video clips from the ViviCam 3105s to your computer, follow these steps: Step 1: Installing the USB driver (Windows 98 users only) Step 2: Connecting the ViviCam 3105s to your computer...
  • Page 34: Step 2: Connecting The Vivicam 3105S To Your Computer

    Macintosh OS 9.0 computers For Mac OS 9.0 or higher, the computer will automatically recognize the ViviCam 3105s and load its own USB drivers. Step 2: Connecting the ViviCam 3105s to Your Computer 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB terminal of the ViviCam 3105s.
  • Page 35: Step 3: Downloading Images And Video Files

    Step 3: Downloading Images and Video Files When the ViviCam 3105s 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 them from the “Removable disk” (“untitled” or “unlabeled”...
  • Page 36 USING THE VIVICAM 3105S AS A PC CAMERA Your ViviCam 3105s can act as a PC ViviCam 3105s, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the ViviCam 3105s for videoconferencing, your...
  • Page 37: Step 2: Connecting The Vivicam 3105S To Your Computer

    2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3. Select with the 4. Position the ViviCam 3105s steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod. Step 3: Run your application software (i.e. Yahoo Messenger) Yahoo Messenger is a free application available at www.yahoo.com.
  • Page 38: Editing Software Installation

    To install Photo Explorer: 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the ViviCam 3105s into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2. Click “Install Photo Explorer 8.0”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  • Page 39: Installing Photo Express

    Share results with family and friends via e-mail and multiple print options. To install Photo Express: 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the ViviCam 3105s into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2. Click “Install Photo Express 5.0”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  • Page 40 Adobe Reader is included on the ViviCam 3105s CD-ROM. Using Adobe Reader, you can read the user’s manual and print sections of interest. 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the ViviCam 3105s into the CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.
  • Page 41: User's Manual On Cd-Rom

    Updates to this manual, and versions in other languages may be found on our website www.vivitar.com. 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the ViviCam 3105s 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.
  • Page 42: Vivicam 3105S Specifications

    VIVICAM 3105S SPECIFICATIONS Item Image sensor Image resolution LCD monitor Recording media File format Lens Focus range Frame rate Digital zoom Terminal Power supply Dimension (W x H x D) Approx. 95.2x55.5x23.5mm (3.7’’ x 2.2’’ x 0.9’’)(without Weight * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Symptom Cause The power does not The batteries are not loaded. come on. The batteries are exhausted. The ViviCam 3105s was left unattended and unused, The power cuts out so the auto power off cuts during use. it off. The batteries are exhausted.
  • Page 44 Replace with a new set of low. batteries. The power is not on. Turn the power on. The ViviCam 3105s is not Toggle the MODE button to in shooting mode. shooting mode. The internal memory or Insert a new memory card, m e m o r y c a r d d o e s n o t or delete unwanted files.
  • Page 45: Other Problems

    Solution Check whether the hard disk has a space for running Windows, and if the drive for loading image files has a capacity at least that of the memory card inserted in the ViviCam 3105s. Install USB driver. EN-45...

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