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  • Page 1 Vivicam 2010 User manual English 20100001...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction------------------------------------------------------------- Overview----------------------------------------------------------------- Warnings and Precautions------------------------------------------ Package Contents----------------------------------------------------- System Requirements------------------------------------------------ Camera Features------------------------------------------------------ Inserting the Batteries------------------------------------------------ Insert/Remove SD/MMC Memory Cards------------------------ Capturing Images----------------------------------------------------- Power On the Camera----------------------------------------------- Power Off the Camera------------------------------------------------ Camera Status Icons------------------------------------------------- Display Information and flows-------------------------------------- Capture an Image----------------------------------------------------- Using Flash------------------------------------------------------------- Self-Timer--------------------------------------------------------------- AVI Capture------------------------------------------------------------- Continuous Capture--------------------------------------------------...
  • Page 3 Techniques for Capturing the Best Images---------------------- Installing Camera Driver and Software--------------------------- Uninstalling Software ------------------------------------------------ Uninstalling Camera Driver ----------------------------------------- Downloading Images to Your Computer------------------------- For Windows 98/me customers------------------------------------ For Windows XP------------------------------------------------------- For Windows 2000/me/98------------------------------------------- Arcsoft PhotoImpression 5------------------------------------------ Arcsoft VideoImpression 2------------------------------------------ Using the Camera In PC-Cam Mode----------------------------- Checking the Connection of Your Camera---------------------- Internet Video Conferencing---------------------------------------- Using the camera with NetMeeting--------------------------------...
  • Page 4 WARNING When the battery icon is blinking, download the pictures to your computer immediately before changing the batteries. A delay could result in the loss of your images if the batteries become depleted.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing your digital camera. It can capture digital images, short video-clips (continuous shooting mode), and it can also serve as a PC/Web camera. The camera is equipped with 8 MB of memory to store your images and movie clips.
  • Page 6 1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4. 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.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    battery compartment. If the batteries leak clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and install new batteries. Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid. Please note that when you remove the batteries your images will be lost from the camera memory. WARNING: Handling the USB cable on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 8: System Requirements

    Note: Included components may vary, as specified by local retailers and locations. Check with your retailer for specifics. System Requirements You must use a computer to download the images from your camera. The computer that you use must meet the following minimum requirements: 1.

  • Page 9: Camera Features

    Camera Features...

  • Page 10: Inserting The Batteries

    2. Inserting the Batteries Step 1: Open the battery door by sliding it down and then move it outwards from the camera body. Step 2: Insert two AA batteries with the polarity as shown: Step 3: Close the battery cover. Warning: Do not open the battery door when the camera is powered ON.
  • Page 11 The camera has an automatic power-saving feature. The camera will turn off automatically if it has not been used after approximately sixty (60) seconds. When the camera is connected to a computer using a USB cable, it is not necessary to use batteries because the camera uses the power provided by the computer through the USB interface.

  • Page 12: Insert/Remove Sd/Mmc Memory Cards

    3. Insert/Remove SD/MMC Memory Cards The camera accepts a Secure Digital (SD) or a Multimedia Card (MMC) memory card up to 256MB capacity. The memory card takes priority over the internal memory. Whenever a memory card is inserted the camera will immediately use the memory card in preference to the internal memory.

  • Page 13: Capturing Images

    4. Capturing Images Using your new camera is fun and easy. There are two basic steps to capturing your first image. Step 1: Turn on the camera by pressing the Power/Mode button for two seconds. Step 2: Press the shutter button to capture an image. It is really that easy! The following sections will tell you about more features that are available on your camera.

  • Page 14: Camera Status Icons

    5. Camera Status Icons Beyond the basics of capturing an image, the camera has many other features. Turn on the camera and notice the many icons and symbols on the status LCD: As you press the Power/Mode button the LCD display will change in the following order.

  • Page 15: Display Information And Flows

    Icons Descriptions Self-timer Allows 10 seconds before capturing an image SD Card: When a SD card is inserted in the camera it will show on the LCD display. Take pictures in large size (default) Take pictures in small size Flash off (default) Flash On Auto flash 6.
  • Page 16 3. AVI Mode Press the Power/Mode button five times. The LCD display will be as shown on the left. When the shutter button is pressed, Press Shutter button to start playback of the AVI. Press Shutter again to stop the video playing. 4.
  • Page 17 6. PC-Cam mode Press the Power/Mode button nine times. The LCD display will be as shown on the left. Connect your camera to the computer with the USB cable. 7. Frequency Setting﹕ Press the Power/Mode button ten times. The LCD display will be as shown on the left.
  • Page 18 9. Auto flash Press the Select button twice. The LCD display will be as shown on the left. Press the shutter button to confirm. 10. Flash Off Press the Select button three times. The LCD display will be as shown on the left. Press the shutter button to confirm. 11.

  • Page 19: Capture An Image

    7. Capture an Image In film-photography we say: “Take a Photo.” In digital-photography we say: “Capture an Image.” Capturing an image with this camera is easy. Step 1: Power on the camera and look through the viewfinder to frame your subject.

  • Page 20: Using Flash

    8. Using Flash When you wish to capture an image at night, indoors, or under difficult conditions your images may be improved by using your camera’s built-in Flash Off: the flash is off. (Default) Force Flash: the flash fires every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions.

  • Page 21: Avi Capture

    10. AVI Capture You can capture motion-video clips using the AVI capture feature. The image is stored in AVI format. The image counter increments by one after movie clips are stored. Video clips are captured at a resolution of 320 x 240. The movie-clip frame rate will be approximately six frames per second.

  • Page 22: Continuous Capture

    11. Continuous Capture You can capture three images using the continuous capture feature. When you use this mode the image resolution will be 640 x 480. To use the Continuous Capture mode follow these steps: Step 1: Power on the camera. Press the Power/Mode button six times until the “...

  • Page 23: Deleting Images

    The camera can capture good images. Here are a few tips for getting the best possible images from your camera. 1. Use good lighting. The digital camera works best with adequate lighting. 2. Avoid uneven lighting and high contrast. Compose your scenes so that there are no deep shadows or bright backgrounds.
  • Page 24 where high contrast and dark shadows are unavoidable. 3. Minimum focus distance. Make sure your subject is not too close. The minimum focus distance is three to four feet (one meter.) 4. Position your primary subject in the center of the image. The camera focuses best in the center of the image.
  • Page 25 Installing Camera Driver and Software a. Turn on your computer. b. Insert the installation CD-ROM drive and the installion 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 26 User manual: Click “User Manual” to read the user manual. (You should have Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the file.). It is included on the CD. Adobe Acrobat: Click this box and follow the prompts to install Adobe Acrobat Reader only if it isn’t present on your system.

  • Page 27: Installing Camera Driver And Software

    Click “Start” from the task bar and choose “Settings”-> “Control Panel”. (For Windows XP:”Start”-> “Control Panels”). 3. Double click “Add/Remove Programs”. 4. Select the camera’s driver “Vivicam 2010” to uninstall. 5. Click “Remove Program” (For Windows 2000/XP:”Change/Remove”) and then click “OK”.

  • Page 28: Downloading Images To Your Computer

    15. Downloading Images to a Computer For Windows 98/ME customers: Please install the camera driver before connecting to your computer for the first time. 1. Turn the camera and computer on, and then connect the camera to the computer with the included USB cable. 2.
  • Page 29 Click once on a file to highlight it and press “Ctrl+A” on your keyboard to select all files in the same window. Then press “Ctrl+C” to copy images and “Ctrl+V” to paste and save them to a folder on your computer. You may also “Drag and Drop them to a folder on your desktop to save them after highlighting as above.

  • Page 30: Arcsoft Photoimpression

    16. Arcsoft PhotoImpression 5 Arcsoft PhotoImpression 5 is a complete digital image editing application designed with real people in mind. The Easy-to-Use HELP menu, user-friendly interface, and complete image editing functionality, give users the ability to organize view, enhance, edit, print and share photos. Click on “Start”...
  • Page 31 Get Photo – Choose how to view or acquire photos. Enhance – Crop, brighten, rotate, resize and modify photos. Create– Add clip art, special effects, frames and more. Project – Make calendars, photo books and greeting cards. Print – Print multiple images per page and multiple pages at one time. Send –...

  • Page 32: Arcsoft Videoimpression

    17. Arcsoft VideoImpression 2 VideoImpression 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 33 Create a Video – Create a new video project. You can retrieve media materials from the device connected or choose media files from system folder. You can choose video materials from your photo album as 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 34 Media - Select the videos and images that will comprise your final movie or slide show. Edit – Modify video, image color and adjust the duration of each movie component. Only available for video projects. Effects – Add neat special effect transitions between each component or apply a pre-made theme.

  • Page 35: Using The Camera In Pc-Cam Mode

    Press the Power/Mode button nine times to select PC-Cam mode. Connect the camera to the computer use the USB cable. Click on Start, Programs, “Vivicam 2010” to start the PCCam The camera will start functioning as a PC camera. Or you may select...

  • Page 36: Checking The Connection Of Your Camera

    For Windows 98/Me only Double click “My Computer” icon -> Control Panel -> System -> Device -> Manager -> Imaging Device; when you See “Vivicam 2010” that means now the camera is installed. For Windows 2000/Xp only Double click “My Computer” icon (Windows 2000) or go to Start button and select “My Computer”...

  • Page 37: Internet Video Conferencing

    20. Internet Video Conferencing To run a videoconference with another person, you and the other person must have the computer station configured with web camera, microphone, speakers, and have access to the Internet. You have to download videoconference software, purchased or free, such as basic software like I-phone or Microsoft NetMeeting.

  • Page 38: Using The Camera With Netmeeting

    After NetMeeting starts, click on Tools, Options. From the Options dialog box, select the Video tab. Refer to the Video camera properties section. Select “Vivicam 2010” as the video capture device. Refer to the NetMeeting help file for additional information. http://www.arcsoft.com...

  • Page 39: Specifications

    22. Specifications...

  • Page 40: Appendix A

    23. Appendix A: When this icon appears on the LCD, it means the SD card is protected, please unlock the SD card. When this icon appears on the LCD, it means the camera has not identified the SD card. Please format the SD card by pressing the Shutter button.

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