Vivitar Vivicam 3540 User Manual page 27

Why is the image too bright when it is seen in the monitor?
You would better to adjust the gamma of your monitor through the PhotoStudio program.
Change the Gamma value if you found that the photo is too bright. Select View and then
Monitor Gamma. Change the RGB gamma values from 1.4 to 1.
Will the PC be damaged if I connect the camera with the USB cord?
The current consumed from the USB port is half of the maximum rating of the USB port. It
will not damage the PC when something is wrong to the DC power line.
How to get the user manual hard copy?
The user manual is in PDF format. You can print it out by the Arcobat Reader 4.0. This
file(ar40eng.exe) is stored in the CD-ROM. Double click on it and it will start installation. After
installation, double click on the Manual.pdf file. It will open the Arcobat Reader and then open
the user manual.
How to uninstall the PC driver?
Go to Control Panel and select Add/Remove Programs.
Highlight the MyCamera item and click the Add/Remove icon to remove the driver.
Or double click the setup.exe in the 'Drivers' folder of the CD-ROM. It will show you a dialog
panel. Select the 'Remove' to uninstall the camera driver.
Is it a disposable camera?
This is not a disposable camera. You can use it whenever the power is ready and the memory
is not full (using the CF memory card).
Should I take off the batteries when the camera will not be used for a long time?
You should do this because it may damage the spring contacts when the batteries have
leakage of liquid.
What kind of batteries should I use for this camera?
It is recommended to use alkaline batteries. This will get longer battery life. And the performance
is better than the normal batteries
Can I use rechargeable batteries?
Yes, you can use rechargeable batteries. Recommended to use the NiMH type which has
high current capacity (700mAH)
The battery icon is blinking after using the camera for some time, why?
When the battery icon (on the LCD) is blinking, it means the battery power is low. You need
to change the batteries. Upload the photos (if you do not use the CF card) to the PC and
change the empty batteries.
The MyCamera explorer cannot open the images stored in the camera.
You have to restart/reboot the PC.
Sometimes I cannot take a photo.
You will hear a 'Do' sound and the film counter does not increased because the camera has
no buffer to take a new photo. Please wait until the front LED is not blinking (steady on).
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