Vivitar Digital Camera Vivicam 2755 User Manual

Vivicam 2755 User Manual  
English  
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Erasing Pictures from Memory ...........................................................20  
Defining Picture Quality .........................................................................20  
Using the Flash ...............................................................................................2 1  
Using the Self-Timer ...................................................................................2 1  
Memory Full .....................................................................................................2 1  
Installing capture driver and software..........................................22  
Installing the TW AIN Driver..................................................................22  
Installing MGI PhotoSuite SE...............................................................22  
Introducing MGI PhotoSuite SE..........................................................23  
Launching MGI PhotoSuite SE.............................................................23  
The MGI Activity Guide..........................................................................23  
Downloading Pictures from the Camera......................................24  
Connecting to your Computer............................................................24  
For RS232 interface (Optional for Macintosh).......................24  
For USB interface (Optional for Macintosh).............................25  
Select camera TW AIN device and download........................25  
Downloading Pictures...............................................................................25  
Appendix 1 : LCD Icons ............................................................................26  
Appendix 2 : Record Mode Icons ....................................................26  
Appendix 3 : Digital Camera Specifications ..........................27  
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Getting Started  
Congratulations on purchasing your new Digital Camera. This camera is a  
state-of-the-art camera bringing to you the ease of use of traditional  
cameras combined with such high-tech functionality as full-color LCD  
(Liquid Crystal Display) photo previewing, allowing you to immediately  
see the pictures you have just taken; a built-in, non-expiring flash, up to  
8MB or more of digital memory for storing your pictures; and an auto-  
flash sensor, which automatically detects whether the flash should be  
engaged or not while taking a photo.  
Once you have finished taking your pictures, and have uploaded them to a  
computer, you can then use image editing software to enhance them before  
sending them off to print or you can print the pictures you took through  
the direct printing interface.  
What’s Inside:  
 
1 Digital camera  
 
Quickstart guide  
 
 
Owner’s manual  
 
Serial cable for PC (Optional for Macintosh)  
USB cable  
 
 
 
Driver & Image software CD Disk  
4 x AA alkaline batteries  
6.0V AC power adaptor  
 
 
Optional Items:  
 
4MB,8MB,16MB,32MB,48MB Compact Flash card.  
   
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CD Disk Contents  
Photo image editing software - allows you to quickly and easily touch up  
 
any photo captured with your camera.  
TWAIN Acquire module - lets you download pictures from all TWAIN-  
 
compliant devices straight into your computer.  
System Requirements (Windows)  
Personal computer with minimum 486-33MHz processor  
 
Microsoft Windows operating system ( Windows95/98 ready)  
 
8MB or more of RAM  
 
30MB of hard disk space  
 
Available serial or USB port and CD-ROM drive  
 
Color display (800x600 24-bit or higher recommended)  
 
System Requirements (Macintosh)  
Power PC or above  
 
System 7.5 or higher  
 
8MB or more of RAM  
 
30MB of hard disk space  
 
Available serial or USB port and CD-ROM drive  
 
Color display (800x600 24-bit or higher recommended)  
 
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Gettingtoknowthecamera  
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Erase  
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Macro/Normal Mode switch  
Information Button  
Multiple Display  
Display  
Record/Play  
Power  
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4
Shutter Release  
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Viewfinder  
10 Menu  
11 Forward/Self-Timer  
12 Backward/Flash  
13 LCD Display  
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Using the camera  
Power Supply  
This camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use either  
batteries (AA-size Alkaline) or a household AC current.  
Inserting Batteries  
1
Place your thumb on the battery door.  
2
Slide the battery door away from the  
camera.  
Botton view of the camera  
3
Insert the batteries as indicated on the  
inner side of the battery door.  
Notes:  
 
If you are not going to be using the camera for an extended length of  
time, then you should remove the batteries to prevent leaks or corrosion.  
Never use manganese batteries.  
 
 
 
Never mix old and new batteries.  
Low temperature (under 0 c) may reduce the output efficiency of  
batteries, thereby shortening the operation time of camera.  
The recommend battery is PANASONIC ALKALINE, DURACELL ULTRA  
or rechargable battery.  
 
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Battery Life Indicator  
When the camera has sufficient power, the Power icon on the LCD display  
of the camera remains dark. When the power is low, the Low Power icon is  
Flashed to indicate that the batteries are weak and need to be replaced.  
Also, do not use the Flash or Auto-Flash features while battery power is  
low. Generally, once the Low Power icon comes on, 10 minutes of operation  
time is available. (When the batteries are completely dead, the camera will  
not turn on.)  
Flash Memory  
Extended Flash Memory  
You can extend the capabilities of your camera by adding the Compact Flash  
memory card accessory to it. This card is a removable ATA-compatible  
memory device that gives your camera additional memory. With 2MB  
memory, for example, you can take 32 extra pictures in Normal mode, or 16  
pictures in Fine mode. To insert the Compact Flash memory card, open the  
card slot on the bottom of the camera and insert the card with the back side  
facing you and heading inward. Next, close the card slot cover and the  
camera memory is updated automatically. To remove the card, push the Eject  
key on the right side of the slot.  
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UsingACPower  
To run the camera on standard AC power, use the 6.0V/2.5AC Adaptor.  
 
Always be sure to use the AC adaptor which comes with the camera; or  
optionalfromthemanufacture. Anyotherinappropriateadaptormaycause  
damage to the camera which is not covered under the warranty.  
 
Grasp the adaptor, not the cord, when unplugging the adapter from a wall  
socket.  
 
If the power cord becomes damaged (exposed wires, disconnection, etc.)  
please purchase a new AC adaptor. Use of a damaged cord may cause fire  
or electrical shock.  
 
Switch off the power to the AC adaptor before unplugging it from the wall  
socket.  
AutoPowerOff  
Powerautomaticallyturnsoffwheneveryoudonotperformanycameraoperations  
for a specific interval of time. You can set the interval from 2 up to 59 minutes.  
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TakingPictures  
1
Turn the camera on by pressing the Power  
button .When the camera is activated, you  
will see a small LED light on beside the  
Viewfinder. If you would like to use the LCD  
display,you can turn it on by pressing the  
Display button.  
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2
Set the camera to Normal if the object or  
view is 50cm or more away from the camera,  
and to Macro if the object or view is between  
20 and 40cm away.This is set using the  
Macro/Normal mode switch.  
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3 Using the LCD display, or the viewfinder,  
compose your image. When you are ready,  
press the Shutter Release button.  
3
4 The LCD screen pauses and in a few seconds a static copy of the image  
appears while the camera saves it to memory. Once the LCD resumes  
previewing, you can take another picture or press the Record/Play button  
to the PLAY mode to view the image you just recorded.  
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UsingtheLCDDisplay  
Usingthebuilt-inLiquidCrystalDisplay(LCD),youcanviewpicturesinafewseconds  
after capturing them. The following section describes how to use the LCD and its  
variousfunctions.  
Note: You need not activate the LCD to take  
pictures - however, using it while capturing  
will shorten the lifespan of your batteries.  
Note:ToremovealliconsfromtheLCDdisplay, presstheInformationbutton  
on top of the camera. Pressing it a second time returns all icons to the  
screen.  
AdjustingLCDBrightness  
TheLCDdisplaycomeswiththeabrightnessfeaturethatallowsyoutochangehow  
images are displayed on the LCD screen. To turn the brightness of the LCD either  
up or down, turn the camera over so that the bottom side is facing up. In the center  
of the camera’s bottom side is a radial dial. Turning the dial with your fingernail or a  
small coin adjusts the brightness up and down.  
ViewingPicturesontheLCD  
The Display button turns the LCD display on, allowing you to see each picture as it  
is taken.  
1 After turning on the Power, press the Record/ Play button to  
switch to the Play mode. The LCD display warms up and then displays  
the last picture taken. If there are no pictures in the camera, then a message  
displays informing you of this.  
2 PresstheForwardorBackwardbuttonstoscrollthroughthe pictures  
stored in memory.  
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3 Press the Record/ Play button again to return to Record mode and  
resume taking pictures.  
ViewingThumbnails  
In addition to previewing single frames on the LCD screen, you can also view 9  
thumbnailimagesofthepicturesinthestoragequeue.Thisgivesyoutheadvantage  
of being able to see at once all the pictures you have already taken rather than  
having to scroll through them all one by one.  
To view image thumbnails:  
1 . Make sure that you are in Play mode.  
2. Next, press the Multiple Display button to enter the Thumbnail mode (if  
there are more pictures than thumbnails, use the Self/+ or Flash/- to scroll  
to the next or previous screens.)  
3. Press the Multiple Display button again to exit Thumbnail mode.  
MenuMode  
To enter the Menu mode, press the Menu button and release it. The LCD image is  
replaced by the built-in functions menu containing options and features to set the  
camerastatus. Tousethefunctions, simplyselecttheoneyouwanttoengagewith  
the Self/+ or Flash/- buttons, and then press the Menu button.  
Theninefunctionsin  
Menu mode are:  
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Compensation- allows you to set the Exposure Value(EV)  
compensation manually from -1. 8 to +1. 8 in 0. 3 steps. Use Self/ +  
button to add the value , or Flash/- button to subtract to value , then  
press Menu button to set the value .  
  W.Balance- different light sources produce light of different colors.  
White balance allows you to obtain the highest color fidelity possible  
by taking into account the lighting conditions in which the camera is  
operating. Five white balance modes are available:  
AUTO - automatically chooses the best white balance for given lighting  
conditions.  
DAY LIGHT - designed for sunny day photos taking.  
SHADY - designed for photos taking under shadow.  
LAMP - designed for indoor lamp lighting.  
FLUORESCENT - designed for indoor Fluorescent lighting.  
Select the desired White Balance option by pressing the Menu button  
until it appears ,and then hit the Self/+ button to set the value.  
Note :The camera resets to Auto ( White Balance) if the power is  
switched off.  
 
Auto Play- defines the interval between images when viewing them  
on the LCD screen automatically. Press the Menu button to increase  
the Auto Play interval. Selecting the Self/+ button to start slide show  
or the Flash/- button to return to the main menu.  
 
Transfer - copies images in camera memory to Compact Flash  
memory card. After the command is executed the camera will display  
one of the following messages:  
TOTALLY MOVED - all images files have been successfully moved to  
the Compact Flash memory card .  
PARTIALLY MOVED - only some of the images have been moved to the  
Compact Flash memory card. This message will appear if there is not  
sufficient free space on the card for all the images in the camera’s  
memory.  
NONE MOVED - none of the image files have been transferred to the  
Compact Flash memory card. This message will appear if there is no free  
space on the card, if there is no card installed, or if there is a card error.  
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Auto Off- allows you to set the interval for auto power off time.  
Press either the Self/+ or Flash/- button to increase the interval of shut  
off time.Selecting the Menu button to accept the setting .Note that you  
can set the interval from 2 to 59 minutes.  
 
 
Quality- toggles between Normal and Fine mode. All images are captured  
at 640x480 monitor resolution. With 2MB memory,32 images will be  
captured in Normal mode.While 16 images will be captured in Fine mode.  
Format- this command is used to manually format the Compact Flash  
memory card and format internal flash memory also. The camera will  
prompt you to confirm this operation before formatting the card.  
Notes:  
1. If an unformatted or incorrectly formatted Compact Flash memory  
card is installed, the camera will automatically format the card when  
powered on.  
2. The Format command will totally destroy all data stored on the  
Compact Flash memory card, while the Erase All command will only  
delete files recognized by the camera as image files of the type that  
it is capable of producing.  
Time- allows you to set the time and date that appear on your pictures.  
Use the Self/+ or Flash/- button to set the value in the selected field, and  
the Menu button to select the next field. Scrolling to the end field and  
selecting the Menu button to accept the setting .  
 
 
EXIT- exit from Main menu.  
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ErasingPicturesfromMemory  
TheErasebuttonallowsyoutoremoveanyunwantedpicturesfromthe  
memory.  
1 After turning the camera on, press the Record/Play button to enter the  
PLAY mode.  
2
To remove a picture, scroll to the picture then press the Erase button .  
A dialog asking you to confirm the deletion appears on the LCD. Press  
the Self/+ button for Yes , the Menu button for Quit, and the Flash/- buttom  
for ALL . After erasing a picture, exit to the Play mode by pressing the  
Menu button again.  
DefiningPictureQuality  
Yourdigitalcameracantakepicturesattwodifferentmodes:Normal(compressed)  
andFine(lesscompressed).Bothmodestakepicturesat640x480monitorresolution.  
Note, however, that your camera can only store 32 images in Normal mode or 16  
images in Fine mode with 2MB built-in flash memory.  
Todefineyourpicturequality:  
1
Click the Menu button to display the MAIN MENU options on the LCD  
display.  
2 Using the Self/+ or the Flash/- buttons, cycle through the options until  
you have selected the Quality option.  
3 Press the Menu button into the Quality sub menu , use the Menu button  
to change quality setting .Then use the Self/+ button to set , or the Flash/  
- button to quit without change.  
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UsingtheFlash  
Thedigitalcamerahasthreedifferentflashmodes:AUTO(thedefaultmode);FILL;  
andOFF.EachofthesemodescanbeaccessedviatheFlash/-buttononthebackside  
ofthecamera.  
 
AUTO - the camera automatically fires the flash when the brightness  
of the subject or scene is too low.  
 
FILL - fires the flash regardless of the brightness levels in the vicinity.  
However, the strength of the flash varies according to the ambient  
brightness of your surroundings, so the more light in the area, the  
lower level of the flash.  
 
OFF - the flash disengaged no matter what the ambient brightness  
of the surroundings is.  
UsingtheSelf-Timer  
TheSelf-Timerishandyforcreatingadelaybetweenthetimeyoupresstheshutter  
and the time the picture is taken. You can activate the self-timer by pressing the  
Self/+buttonatanytimeinRecordmode. Onceengaged, eachtimeyoupressthe  
Shutter Release button on top of the camera there is a 10 second delay; this delay  
ismarkedbyflashingtheSelf-TimerLEDoncepersecondforsevenseconds, then  
twicepersecondforthelastthreeseconds.  
MemoryFull  
Onceyouhavetakenthenumberofpicturesallowedbythecamera youmusterase  
them before capturing new ones. To save pictures, transfer them from the camera  
to your computer via the appropriate cable (PC or MAC) and the I/O port on your  
computer.  
Whenyourcameramemoryisfull,thegreenmemorylightwillflasheveryonesecond.  
Also, theLCDscreendisplaysaSTORAGEFULLmessage.  
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Installingcapturedriverandsoftware  
Onceyouhaveyourcameraconnectedtoyourcomputer,thenextstepistotrans-  
ferthepicturescontainedinthecameramemorytoyourcomputer’sharddisk. Be-  
foreyoustartdownloadthepictures, youneedtoinstallfirsttheappropriatehard-  
warecapturedrivers(TWAINdrivers)andimageeditingsoftware.  
InstallingtheTWAINDriver  
The TWAIN driver is compatible to Windows TWAIN protocol. With this driver in-  
stalled your computer may record and recognize your camera device. Follow the  
stepsbelowtoinstalltheTWAINdriverintoyoursystem.  
PleaseinsertCameraDriverDiskintoyourfloppydiskthenrunSetup.exe”.Follow  
instructionstocompletetheinstallation.YoumaynoweitherrestartWindowsorgo  
toinstallPhotoSuiteSEdirectly. Driverswillbevalidonlyaftersystemreboot.  
InstallingMGIPhotoSuiteSE  
MGIPhotoSuiteisworld-knownease-of-useimageeditingsoftware.UsePhotoSuite  
youmaydownloadandsavepicturesfromyourcameratoyourcomputer.PhotoSuite  
softwareisimplementedwithauto-setupprogram.OnceyouinsertPhotoSuiteCD  
diskintoCDdrive, theinstallationwillstartautomatically.  
Otherwise,youstillcanrunsetup.exefileintherootdirectoryofCDdrive.Select  
thelanguageversionthenfollowinstructionstocompletetheprograminstallation.  
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IntroducingMGIPhotoSuiteSE  
Thissectionshowsyouhowtodownloadpicturesfrom  
yourcamerausingMGIPhotoSuiteSEandbrieflyde-  
scribestheotherfeaturesofthesoftware.  
LaunchingMGIPhotoSuiteSE  
Afterthesoftwareinstallationiscomplete,youwillseethattheMGIPhotoSuiteSE  
programfolderisstillopenonyourdesktop.Torunthesoftwareandstartdownload-  
ingpicturesfromyourcamera, double-clicktheMGIPhotoSuiteSEicon.  
TheMGIActivityGuide  
Upon running the software, the first screen that you will see is the MGI Activity  
Guide.Onthisscreen,youcanselectmanyinterestingthingstodowiththepictures  
youhavetakenwithyourcamera.Youcanenjoyviewingthepicturesonyourmonitor  
screen, print them or edit the pictures. You can even make fun projects like digital  
photo albums, greeting cards, calendars, posters, and many more.  
To select a taskor create a fun project, simply clickon one of the icons on the MGI  
ActivityGuide.  
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DownloadingPicturesfromtheCamera  
OnceyouhaveTWAINdriverandPhotoSuitesoftwareinstalledinyourPC,youmay  
startdownloadpicturesfromthisdigitalcamera.  
Note  
Ifyourcamera'smemoryisfull,youmustremovepicturesfrommemorybefore  
capturingnewones. Tosavepictures, transferthemfromthecameratoyour  
computer. Whenyourcamera'smemoryisfull, thegreenstatuslightindicatorwill  
flashonceeverysecond.  
ConnectingtoyourComputer  
Beforeyoucanstartdownloadingimages,youneedtoconnectyourdigitalcamera  
toacomputer. Herearewaysofconnectingthecameratoyourcomputer.  
ForRS232interface:(OptionalforMacintosh)  
1. Plug one end of the serial cable into the COM port on a PC or modem  
port on a Macintosh located at the back of your computer.  
2. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the camera.  
3. Turn on your camera.  
MAC  
PC (COM)  
Note  
 
The camera's RS232 interface can be set to transmit data at varying baud rates  
depending upon the capabilities of your computer.  
 
When the camera is attached to your computer and remains inactive for a period  
of time greater than the Auto Power Off interval, it shuts down automatically.  
 
When the camera is attached to your computer, all the functional buttons are  
disable except the power I/O button.  
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ForUSBinterface:(OptionalforMacintosh)  
1. Plug one end of the USB cable into the PC's or Mac’s USB port.  
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the camera.  
3. Turn on your camera.  
PC(USB)  
Note  
Downloading images through a PC's or Mac’s USB port is faster than a serialport.  
SelectcameraTWAINdeviceanddownload  
(ifitisnottheprimaryTWAIN-compliantdevice)  
1. Launch MGI PhotoSuite program  
2. ClicktheView Photo Albumon the MGI Activity Guide screen.  
3. ClickFilefrom the menu bar  
4. ClickGet Photosfrom the File menu.  
5.ClickSelectSource.  
6.ChooseDigitalCamera640x480driver  
7. ClickFilefrom the menu bar  
8. ClickGet Photosfrom the Filemenu.  
9.ClickCamera/Scanner  
DownloadingPictures  
(IfthiscameraistheprimaryTWAIN-compliantdevice)  
Todownloadpicturesfromyourcameratoyourharddisk, dothefollowing:  
1. Click the Get Photos icon on the MGI Activity Guide screen.  
2. Now turn on your camera by pressing its Power button.  
3. On the Get Photos screen, clickthe Digital Camera icon.  
4. Afterconnectionisestablished, selectpicturesandstartfordownload.  
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Appendix 1 : LCD Icons  
Here’s a summary of all the icons found in the LCD screen of the digital  
camera,and what they mean.  
Fill Flash  
Fine Quality mode  
No Flash  
Normal Quality mode  
Save to Build-in Memory  
Save to Compact Flash Card  
AC adaptor power in  
Auto Flash  
Self-Timer on  
Full battery power  
Half battery power  
Low battery power  
Empty battery power  
Appendix 2 : Record Mode Icons  
Here’s a quick run-down of the icons found in the LCD displayscreen during  
Recording:  
Quality(N: normal , F: fine)  
Pictures remaining  
Current date  
Battery warning  
Flash (Auto/Fill/Off)  
AC adaptor power in  
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Appendix3: DigitalCamera  
Specifications  
Image Sensor:  
1/4" CCD, with 350,000 pixels  
LCD Display:  
1.8" color display with 30 image/sec for movie-like display  
Image Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels  
Color:  
24-bit (16.7 million colors)  
Memory:  
Storage:  
0MB, 2MB, 4MB or 8MB internal flash memory  
32/64/128 pictures with JPEG data compression in  
2/4/8MB build-in memory.  
(Note : The total number of stored images may be varied with the free space of the  
card, the mixture of the image quality mode, and also the complexity of the subject.)  
Lens:  
Normal : 0.5 m-infinity,  
Macro : 28 cm (20-40cm)  
Automatic, fill, off  
Built-in Flash:  
Shutter Speed:  
Connectors:  
1/15 - 1/10000 sec (Auto)  
AC adaptor, RS232 serial port, NTSC video output port,  
USB port  
Weight:  
0.67 lbs (with battery)  
Dimensions:  
Additional:  
(W)1.9" x (L)5.1" x (H)2.7"  
Compact Flash card slot  
 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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