User manual VIVITAR VIVICAM 2005

[. . . ] Vivicam 2005 User Manual 041227TP 1 Preface Thank you for purchasing the Vivicam 2005. Please read this manual carefully, it covers all camera functions and operations. 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 This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in However, there is no accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. [. . . ] Note: The Vivicam 2005, like most digital cameras will automatically use a memory card if it is inserted into the memory card slot. When there is no memory card present in the camera, your images and video clips (and files transferred to the camera through USB cable) are stored in the internal memory. When a memory card is present in the camera, the camera will immediately begin to use the card in preference to the internal memory. Data stored in internal memory will not be accessible if a memory card is present. To again access your data stored in internal memory, simply remove the SD memory card. 6 2. As indicated inside the battery cover ("+/-"), load three AAA batteries into the compartment with the polarity (orientation) as shown in Figure 4. Note: Typically, the V2005 will come with alkaline batteries. Whereas alkaline batteries will operate the camera, Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries are highly recommended because they offer superior performance. To maximize performance and lifetime, it is recommended that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use. Battery Compartment Memory card Slot Figure 3 ­ Battery Cover Door 3. Close the battery cover. Figure 4 ­ Battery Orientation 2. 2 Inserting a Memory Card 1) Open the battery cover 2) Insert an SD memory card into the slot in the indicated direction Insert contact pins first Label-side of memory card facing towards the back (TFT side) of camera Press the card gently into the slot ­ it will "click" into place To remove a memory card press gently on the edge of the card to eject it 3) Close the battery cover 7 3. Camera Operations 3. 1 Capturing Images and Video Clips The Vivicam 2005 features three ways to capture images 1) Single Shot mode. Single-shot mode is the most common mode used for capturing individual still images. Note that after each video captured, the camera will revert to single-shot mode. Burst mode allows you to capture a sequence of four images in succession. The V2005 will capture one frame (every 1. 2 seconds) up to four frames. The indicator is a three-segment gauge: : Full battery capacity : Low battery capacity : Virtually out of power, camera will power off automatically soon When the camera is out of power, it will power off automatically. 4. 3 Capturing Images and Video clips Press the Menu button to select capture mode: Capture mode. Use left and right buttons (" " and " ") to select OFF Figure 5 ­ Capture mode icon " (Figure 5). capture mode " : Single image capture Video clip mode OFF Figure 6 ­ : Burst mode (4 images) Note: the default mode is single image capture Capture modes Image resolution. "SF", "F"and "E"indicate image resolution (quality. ) You may select image resolution from the setup menu. SF (Super-Fine), 1600 x 1200 (2 megapixel) F (Fine), 1280 x 960 E (Economy), 640 x 480 Note: The default setting is Super-Fine 9 Flash Mode. Press the "OK/ " button to select flash mode: : Flash is turned Off. : Automatic Flash ­ camera will determine if flash is to be used : Automatic Flash, with Red-Eye Reduction : Flash is On and will fire with every still-image. White balance allows you to adjust for best image color correction under different lighting conditions: AWB: Automatic White Balance : Sunny conditions : Fluorescent Note: The default mode is automatic SETUP : Cloudy : Tungsten 4. 4 Main (Setup) Menu To access the main (setup) menu, power on the camera and press the Figure 7 Menu button. [. . . ] Insert the product CD ROM and follow the on screen instructions to install the driver for Win 98. Once the driver is installed you may transfer images to your PC as outlined in the next section. Windows ME, 2000, and XP as well as Mac OSX users do not need a driver. Simply connect the Vivicam 2005 camera to your PC or Mac and wait momentarily for the computer to initialize and recognize the camera as a USB removable disk. 6. [. . . ]