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ECam User Manual and
Quick Reference Guide -
Thank you for purchasing the Vivitar ECam Digital Camera.
Ecam brings to you the ease-of-use of a traditional camera,
combined with high-tech functionality. ECam captures up to 24
images.
Once you have finished taking your images, you may download
and view on your personal computer. From there, you can use
the included image editing software to enhance your images
before you print or email them.
This booklet is divided into two sections. The first section is a
brief guide that will quickly familiarize you with the basic
features and simple operation of ECam. The second section
explains ECam in greater detail.
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- Page 1 ECam User Manual and Quick Reference Guide - Thank you for purchasing the Vivitar ECam Digital Camera. Ecam brings to you the ease-of-use of a traditional camera, combined with high-tech functionality. ECam captures up to 24 images. Once you have finished taking your images, you may download and view on your personal computer.
- Page 2 Step 2: Turn on ECam and Take a Picture -- • Slide the power switch to the right. ECam will beep twice to tell you that it is OK and ready to take a picture. • Look at your subject through the view window and press the...
- Page 3 Try again. Step 3: Connect ECam to your Computer -- • Plug the large end of the cable that comes with ECam into a 9-pin port on the back of your computer. • Plug the small end of the ECam cable into the data port on...
- Page 4 Getting to Know ECam - 1. On/Off switch - Slide to the right to turn ECam on. When ECam turns on you will hear two short beeps. Slide to the left to turn ECam off. 2. Shutter button - Press to take a picture. Every time you...
- Page 5 10. Speaker - When Ecam has something to tell you it make sounds from this tiny speaker. 11. Tripod socket - On the bottom of ECam is a place where you can mount ECam onto a tripod. This is often used with the self-timer feature.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
What is on the CD-ROM? How do I take a Picture with ECam? How many Pictures Can ECam take? How do I know when ECam's Memory is Full? How do I Erase Pictures so I can take more? What do the red LEDs Mean? -
Page 7: What Comes With Ecam
The CD-ROM contains Looney Tunes Photo Print Studio. Looney Tunes is a project-oriented software that allows you to take the images from your ECam and place them creatively into projects and templates which feature your favorite Warner Brothers Looney Tunes characters. The version of Looney Tunes on your CD is optimized to work directly with ECam. -
Page 8: How Do I Take A Picture With Ecam
Note: If by chance, ECam is not quite ready to take the next picture you will hear three short "boop" tones ("boop-boop- boop). ECam is telling you that it is not ready - or - it is too dark to take a good picture. -
Page 9: How Many Pictures Can Ecam Take
2) After you have taken your twenty-fourth (24 ) image you will see the red LED on the back of ECam turn bright red. ECam is saying, "Stop! Memory is full."... -
Page 10: How Do I Erase Pictures So I Can Take More
ECam is "empty" and ready to take 24 more images. 2) If ECam's memory is full, the red LED on the back (item 12) will be a bright, steady. You can erase all 24 images if you hold the shutter button (item 2) for more than three seconds. -
Page 11: What Do The Sounds Mean
What do the Sounds Mean? If you hear this sound - ECam is saying - After ECam is switched on - two ECam is ready to take pictures short beeps (high pitch) After you press the shutter ECam has successfully taken a button - one short beep (high picture. -
Page 12: How Do I Use The Self-Timer
Even when ECam is turned OFF, there is a very slight drain on the batteries. This is required to retain your images that are in memory If you are not going to use ECam for a while (days), remove the battery. Removing the battery will make your battery last longer. - Page 13 ECam reminds you to turn it off -- ECam is designed to remind you to turn if off. If ECam has not been used for a while, it will sound a double-beep every minute. In this condition ECam has gone into a power-saving sleep mode.
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Page 14: What Kind Of Computer Do I Need
What kind of Computer do I need? • An IBM compatible PC with a Pentium processor • Microsoft Windows 95, or Windows 98. (Windows 3.x and Macintosh are not supported) • 16MB or more of RAM • 45MB of hard disk space for the Live Pix software •... -
Page 15: How Do I Connect Ecam To My Computer
How do I Connect ECam to My Computer? In order to connect ECam to your computer you must 1) install the software, 2) connect ECam to your computer using the included cable. 3) Start the software and download pictures from ECam to your computer. Additional detail follows - Software Installation -- Install the Live Pix software. -
Page 16: How To Get Ecam Pictures To My Computer
However, do not purchase a “null modem” adapter, as it will not work) Connect the small end of the cable to the ECam, to the port marked “I O l O l”. -
Page 17: What Are Ecam's Technical Specifications
What are ECam's Technical Specifications? • Image Resolution: 160 x 120 pixels • Image Sensor: CMOS • Color: 24-bit (16.7 million colors) • Memory: 4 Mbit internal memory • Storage: 24 images • Data compression: None • File format: BMP •... -
Page 18: Trouble Shooting And Support
PC technician and have your serial (COM) ports checked. Our technical support staff can help you with your ECam, but are not able to give expert advice regarding the configuration of your PC. We provide technical support for 30 days, limited to three calls. - Page 19 If your computer will not connect to ECam - Connecting a digital camera to a personal computer is perhaps the most challenging (sometimes-frustrating) aspects of consumer digital imaging today. If your computer cannot connect to ECam your computer's serial ports must be examined.
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Page 20: Warranty Policy
Warranty Policy ECam is under warranty for a period of ninety (90)days the date of purchase, by the original purchaser. In case of defects in materials or workmanship, Vivitar Corporation will repair or replace ECam free of charge within the warranty period. This warranty applies to the camera only. - Page 21 This warranty only applies to parts and labor provided by the Seller under valid warranty claims, and is contingent upon proper use of the Product. Vivitar shall not be liable for any damage to products resulting in whole or in part from use of components, accessories, parts or supplies not furnished by Seller or which do not meet Vivitar's specifications.
- Page 22 RMA numbers are only valid for 14 days from the date of issuance. Any merchandise received after this time or without the RMA # will be refused. Vivitar reserves the right to reject any non-acceptable means of transportation. When equipment...
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Page 23: Fcc Notice
FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in commercial installation. -
Page 24: Cautions And Warnings
Do not leave ECam camera in hot places like a closed car, or in direct sunlight. High temperatures may hurt or even melt ECam. Do not use Ecam if it has been dropped into water or if water has gotten inside. Get an adult to switch ECam off, and disconnect the power source (battery or AC power adapter). - Page 25 ECam or the optional AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up and distort the case, or cause a fire. Do not use this ECam near water with the AC adapter. This may cause an electric shock.
- Page 26 General Precautions - Do not use ECam if it is emitting smoke, is unusually hot to the touch, is emitting any unusual odor or noise, or is in any other abnormal state. If any of these things are happening, stop using ECam immediately. Get an adult to help you.