Vivitar Vivicam 2655 User Manual

							      
 
Vivicam 2655 User Manual  
  
 
 
 
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Warranty Policy
This camera is under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the orignal
purchaser. In case of defects in materials or workmanship, we will replace or repair the
camera free of charge. This warranty applies to the camera only. This warranty does
not include batteries, or other accessories which have not been manufactured by our
company. This warranty will not be honored if the camera has been mishandled or tam-
pered with, or altered by anyone other than the manufacturer. Other than for the war-
ranty herein, we are not responsible for loss, damage, or inconvenience of any kind.
A defective camera being returned under warranty must be accompanied by a brief
description of the difficulties encountered and also by a proof of purchase with the
date of purchase clearly indicated. All related transportation costs and insurances are
at the ower’s expense. Any alteration of this warranty cannot be made without the
written approval from our company.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi-
tal device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in commerical installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarentee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interferece to radio or tele-
vision reception, detectable by turning the equipment in question off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the intereference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; Increase the distance between the equip-
ment and the receiver; Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than
that which the receiver is connected to; Or consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
Note
A shielded-type DC power cable incorporated with a ferrite core is required in order to meet
the FCC emission limits and also to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television
reception.
Use only shielded I/O cable incorporated with a ferrite core to connect this equipment to
host computer and TV set.  Shieded A.C. power cord and shieded I/O cables are required in
order to meet the FCC emision limits.  It is essential that only the supplied power cord and I/
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Do not place this camera in damp or dusty location.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
CAUTION
Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or
steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause
a fire or electric shock.
Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high
temperatures, such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight.
Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera
case and internal components and cause a fire.
Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter with a
cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up and distort the
case or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories
in well-ventilated locations.
Do not move the camera while it is switched on. (if you are using
the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power
outlet after you have switched off the camera.) Then ensure that
any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected
before moving the camera, Failure to do so may damage the cords
or cables and cause a fire or electric shock. Take care that the camera is not bumped when it is being moved.
This may cause the camera to malfunction.
When handling the camera, always unplug it from the power
source (batteries or AC power adapter) for safety. (if you are using
the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power
outlet after you have disconnected 
the camera.) Failure to do so
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When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as
during a vacation, always unplug the camera from the power
source (batteries or AC power adapter ) for safety.
(if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from
the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.)
Failure to do so could result in a fire.
CAUTION
Contact your dealer or local authorized service facility to
request cleaning of the interior of the camera every two years.
Allowing dust to accumulate in the camera for long periods
without cleaning the camera interior may cause a fire or electric
shock.
Cleaning is best performed prior to seasonal periods of high
humidity.
Consult with your dealer or local authorized service facility for
information on the cost of cleaning your camera.
Do not use batteries other than those specified for use
with your camera.
The use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries
splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the
battery compartment.
When fitting a battery into the camera, check the polarity
markings on the battery (   and   )to ensure that you insert the
battery correctly.
Incorrect battery polarity may result in the batteries splitting
or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery
compartment.
Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an
extended period of time. The batteries may leak and cause a
fire, injury or soiling of the 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.
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Do not use the camera if any water has entered the camera.
Switch the camera off, and then disconnect the power source
(batteries or AC power adapter). (if you are using the AC power
adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you
have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your dealer or
your local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use
the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the
camera. Turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power
source (batteries or AC power adapter). (if you are using the
AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet
after you  have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your
dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue
to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.
If the camera has been dropped or the camera case has been
damaged, switch the camera off, and then disconnect the power
source (batteries or AC power adapter). (if you are using the AC
power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet
after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your
dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue
to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock. Do not use this camera when it is emitting smoke, is unusually
hot to the touch, is emitting any unusual odor or noise, or is in
any other abnormal state. Use of the camera in any of these
situations may cause a fire or electric shock. Stop using the
camera immediately, turn the camera off, and then disconnect
the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are
using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC
power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) After
checking that smoke is no longer being emitted, contact your
dealer or your local authorized  service facility and request
repairs. never attempt to repair this camera yourself as this is
dangerous.
WARNING
 Unplug from
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Do not place the camera in unstable locations such as on a
wobbly table or sloping surface where the camera may fall or
tip over and cause injury.
WARNING
Take care that the camera is not exposed to moisture and that
water does not get into the camera. Take particular care when
it is raining or snowing or when you are using the camera at the
beach or near water.
Water in the camera may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects
into the camera through access points such as the Compact
Flash card slot.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not attempt to modify this camera. This may cause a fire or
electric shock.
Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electric
shock. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be
carried out by your dealer or local authorized service facility.
Do not use this camera in the bathroom. This may cause a fire
or electric shock.
Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are
using the AC power adapter.
This may cause an electric shock.
Do not disassemble
Do not use in wet areas.
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6 Do not attempt to charge the alkaline battery.
This may cause the battery to split or leak, causing fire or injury.Never use this camera, look through the viewfinder, or watch
the LCD (liquid crystal display)while you are operating a moving
car, motorcycle or bicycle.
This may cause a traffic accident.
WARNING
Do not carry or store a battery with objects such as metal pens,
necklaces, coins or hairpins. This could short circuit the positive
   and negative    poles of the battery.
This may cause the battery to split or leak, resulting in fire or
injury.
Do not heat or attempt to disassemble a battery, and do not
place a battery in water or in a fire.
Any of these may cause the battery to split or leak, cause fire
or injury.
Do not subject a battery to strong impacts, such as hitting it
with a hammer, stepping on it or dropping it. Any of these may
cause the battery to split or leak, cause fire or injury.
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Use only the specified batteries or AC power adapter specified
for use with this camera.
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CONTENTS
Fun Things You Can  Do........................................................8
Camera Features.......................................................................8
What’s Inside..............................................................................................................................8
Optional Item.............................................................................................................................9
System Requirements.........................................................................................................9
Getting to Know the Camera............................................10
Getting Started........................................................................11
Inserting Batteries..................................................................................................................11Using the Power Adapter....................................................12Auto Power Off.......................................................................................................................12
Attaching the Strap.............................................................................................................13
Operating Modes of the Digital Camera..............................................................13
Changing Between Record and PLay Modes....................................................13
Status Light Indicator.........................................................................................................13
Taking Pictures.........................................................................14
Viewing Pictures......................................................................15
Camera Options.......................................................................16
Camera Options in Record Mode..............................................................................16
Camera Options in Play Mode.....................................................................................17
Adjusting Settings.................................................................17Setting Picture Quality.......................................................................................................17
Setting the Self Timer......................................................................................................18
Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................18
EV Compensation ..................................................................19Erasing Pictures from Memory...................................................................................19Installing capture driver and software.........................20Installing the Dial-Up Networking Driver..............................................................20
Installing the TWAIN Driver...........................................................................................20
Installing MGI PhotoSuite SE............................................20Introducing MGI PhotoSuite SE....................................................................................21
Launching MGI PhotoSuite SE......................................................................................21
The MGI Activity Guide....................................................................................................21
Downloading Pictures from the Camera.....................22Connecting to Your Computer.....................................................................................22
Select camera TWAIN device and download...................................................23
Downloading Pictures.......................................................................................................23
Printing Pictures......................................................................24
Using Your Camera as a USB PC Camera....................24
Appendix 1: LCD Icons..........................................................25
Appendix 2: Camera Specifications..............................26  
						

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Congratulations on purchasing your new digital & PC camera.
(Optional) This camera is an all-in-one pocket size digital and
USB PC camera. You can take digital pictures in an instant.
Optionally you can also hook the camera to a computer and
use it as a PC camera for videoconferencing and capturing
video clips.
Fun Things You Can Do
● Send images and take digital pictures. Send images and take digital pictures.Send images and take digital pictures. Send images and take digital pictures.
Send images and take digital pictures. Easily capture digital images and download them
to your computer.
● Optional : Videoconference on the Internet. Optional : Videoconference on the Internet.Optional : Videoconference on the Internet. Optional : Videoconference on the Internet.
Optional : Videoconference on the Internet. Keep in touch with distant family and friends.
See and talk with people on the Internet face-to-face.
● Capture video clips. Capture video clips.Capture video clips. Capture video clips.
Capture video clips. Record short video clips and include them in your web page. You
can also create impressive presentations with your video. (This does not require video
capture device.)
● Video with e-mail. Video with e-mail.Video with e-mail. Video with e-mail.
Video with e-mail. Send your captured images or video clips with your e-mail messages.
Camera Features
● Automatic Power Off to reduce energy consumption.
● TWAIN Acquire Module - Lets you download pictures from all TWAIN-compliant de-
vices like your camera to your computer (included in the disk).
● Image Editing Software - Allows you to quickly and easily touch-up any photo cap-
tured with your camera. Helps enhance your pictures before emailing or printing them
(included in the CD).
● A built-in, non-expiring flash and an auto-flash sensor, automatically detects whether
the flash should be engaged. It helps ensure that your pictures turn out right.
● 2MB digital memory gives a generous and flexible image storage capacity.
What's Inside
● Digital and USB PC Camera (Optional)
● Digital Camera PC Driver Diskettes (Optional for Macintosh)
● Software CD
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● Owner's Manual
● PC Serial cable (Optional for Macintosh)
● TV cable
● USB cable
● Case
● 2 x AA alkaline batteries
● Strap
Optional Item :
1. Mac serial cable with Mac driver in diskette
2.Video Value Pack :
   5.0V AC power adapter
   Video for Windows software and driver
   MGI Video Wave for video editing software
   Live Express  for video management software
   Syaraku for video phone
System Requirements
PC:
● 486, 33MHz processor or faster
● Microsoft Windows 95 and higher
● 16MB or more of RAM
● 20MB of hard disk space
● CD-ROM drive
● Available serial port or USB port (downloads images to the computer)
  (PC Camera function only through USB port)
● Color display (640x480 24-bit or higher recommended)
Macintosh : (Optional )
● PowerPC or above
● System 7.5 or higher
● 32MB or more of RAM
● 20MB of hard disk space
● CD-ROM drive
● Available USB port or serial port.
● Color display (640x480 24-bit or higher recommended)