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 507.1.4 Installing the USB Driver – Step by Step
If you have determined that your Windows 95/98 PC is USB enabled then you are
ready to install the V2800 USB driver.  Follow the installation steps outlined in this
chapter.  USB is implemented differently in Windows 95 and 98.  Therefore, there are
two distinctly different drivers, one for Win95 and one for Win98.
Step 1: Setup all your hardware -
1. Turn your V2800 camera off
2. Plug the V2800 AC adapter into an electrical outlet and the camera
3....

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 51Step 5: Specify the Type of Device You are Installing –
Scroll down the list of devices and
highlight (click on) “System Devices”
The V2800 is actually considered a system
device due to the nature of its architecture.
Click Next.
Step 6: Select Manufacturer…Have Disk
When presented
with the dialog box
asking you to
specify the
manufacturer, click
on “Have Disk”.
Then you will see
the “Install from
Disk” dialog box.
Insert the USB
driver disk.
Click Browse.
Note:  If your drivers came on a CD-ROM...

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 52Step 8: Follow the Screen Instructions -
This is the path for the files required
in this step. (Windows 98 shown.)
Click on OK.
Step 9: Detection of the V2800 USB chipset –
At this point the installation process has
correctly identified the chipset within the
V2800 as an NEC USB Digital Still
Camera controller.  (NEC supplies the
USB chipset for the V2800.)
Click Next.
Step 10: Chipset Device Driver is Installed –
The device driver has been located and
Windows is ready to install it. (Windows 98...

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 53Step 12: USB Driver Installation is Complete -
Windows will build a driver database
and you will see a number of message
screens that culminate with this screen.
Windows Device Manager will refer to
your V2800 by the internal chipset, the
NEC, not by the ViviCam 2800 model
name.
Click Finish.
Step 13: Verify the Installation –
The monochrome information display
on the V2800 camera should display
“USb”.
While the camera and PC are still
connected and powered, go to the
Win95/98 Task Bar and click on...

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 54Step 15: Your Camera as a Storage Device –
From this point you may regard your
camera as if it were another hard drive,
or a floppy disk.  You can perform any
common file functions including Cut,
Paste, Drag-and Drop, Share, Format,
Create/Delete folders, etc.
The V2800 is so versatile, you may
store any type of file on the CF card,
including word documents, spread
sheets, and image files.  The V2800 will
ignore any materials or files that are not
generated by the camera itself.  Keep in mind that...

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 55Chapter 8 - General Notes
8.1 Precautionary Warnings
· Do not use this camera 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. Use of the
camera in any of these situations may cause a fire or electric shock. If any of these
conditions occur, 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...

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 56· Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electric shock. Your dealer
or local authorized service facility should carry out internal inspection,
maintenance and repairs.
· Do not use this camera in the bathroom or near water, especially with the AC
adapter. 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.
· Never use this camera, look through the viewfinder, or watch the LCD...

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 57warranty.  Prior to returning any product you must call Technical Support or Customer
Service to attempt to diagnose the problem and receive an RMA number.  All related
shipping and transportation costs and insurances are at the owners expense.  Any
alteration of this warranty cannot be made without Vivitar Corporation’s written
approval.
Warranty Claims
All claims under warranty must be made promptly after occurrence of problem, and
received within the applicable warranty period by Vivitar. Before...

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 58You may also call our technical support line for assistance.  Before you call, please…
1) Review the Owner’s Manual and Quick Start guide.
2) Determine if your problem is related to your camera, or your computer
connection.
· Check the camera for basic operations.
· Does it turn-on?
· Can you take a picture, and review it on the LCD display?
If the camera operates, captures images, and displays images on the LCD, the camera
is functioning correctly.
If you cannot get your camera and PC to connect,...

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 59button.  To press the reset button, use the V2800 hand strap.  On the hand strap there
is a small plastic sliding collar with two small nubs.  These nubs are the correct
diameter and length to serve as a reset key.
8.5.2 General Troubleshooting – References
ProblemPossible ReasonSolutionRefer to Section -Battery polarity is incorrect.Reinstall batteries in
proper orientation2.1.1Batteries are depletedReplace batteries, try
AC adapter2.1.1, 2.1.2Camera has powered-off
automaticallyPress the shutter...
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