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    							 ViviCam 2800
    Digital Still Camera
    User Manual
    And Technical Support Guide
    Rev. March 12, 1999  
    						
    							 1ViviCam 2800 User Manual Contents
    Subject:
    Table of Contents
    FCC Statement
    Chapter 1 - Introduction
    1.1  Introduction
    1.2  Features and Highlights of the V2800
    1.3  What’s Included with the V2800
    1.4  Optional Items and Accessories
    1.5  V2800 Camera Specifications
    1.6  Camera Features
    1.7  PC (Host) System Requirements
    Chapter 2 - Getting Started:  Power, and Info Icons
    2.1 Powering the Camera
    2.1.1 Installing Batteries
    2.1.2 Using the AC Adapter
    2.1.3 Power Management
    2.2 Compact Flash Card
    2.2.1 Inserting a Compact Flash Card
    2.2.2 Removing a Compact Flash Card
    2.3 Turning on the Camera
    2.4 Turning off the Camera
    2.5 The Information LCD Icons
    2.5.1 Information Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
    2.5.2 Image Number
    2.5.3 Flash
    2.5.4 Macro
    2.5.5 Image Quality
    2.5.6 Battery Status
    2.5.7 Resolution
    2.5.8 Self Timer
    2.6 Capturing an Image
    Chapter 3 - CAM Mode:  Advanced Functions
    3.1 Opening the CAM menus
    3.1.1 Self Timer
    3.1.2 Picture Type (Still, Audio, Burst)
    3.1.3 Resolution
    3.1.4 Image Quality (Compression)
    3.1.5 Image Orientation
    3.1.6 Shutter Speed
    3.1.7 Light Metering
    3.1.8 Color Balance
    3.1.9 Date Stamp  
    						
    							 23.1.9.1 Stamp Position
    3.1.9.2 Stamp Format
    3.1.9.3 Date and Time Setup
    3.1.10 Folder Control
    3.1.11 Reset
    3.2.Exposure Value Adjustment
    Chapter 4 - PLAY Mode
    4.1 Play Mode - Overview
    4.2 Reviewing Your Images - Basics
    4.3 Play Mode: Advance Functions
    4.3.1 Erase
    4.3.2 Display Style
    4.3.3 Attach Voice
    4.3.4 Mark
    4.3.5 Slide Show
    4.3.6 Slide Show Interval/Period
    4.3.7 Folder Control
    4.3.8 LCD Brightness
    4.3.9 Firmware Updates
    4.3.10 About
    Chapter 5 - Video Output
    5.1 Connecting the V2800 to a Video Device
    Chapter 6 - Twain Driver
    6.1 Summary of Camera-to-PC Connectivity: Options
    6.2 Serial/Twain Connectivity
    6.2.1 Physical Connection (Serial)
    6.2.2 Twain Driver - Defined
    6.2.3 Installing the Twain Driver and Application
    6.2.3.1 Step 1: Examine your COM ports
    6.2.3.2 Step 2: Installing the Twain Driver
    6.2.3.3 Step 3: Installing the Application Software
    6.2.4 Image Transfer by Serial/Twain
    6.2.5 The V2800 Twain Driver User Interface (DUI)
    6.2.5.1 Folders
    6.2.5.2 Preview Images in the Camera (Thumbnails)
    6.2.5.3 Image Info
    6.2.5.4 Slide Show
    6.2.5.5 Remote Camera Control
    6.2.5.6 Camera Configuration
    6.2.5.7 Image Source – Camera or Disk
    6.2.5.8 Display All Thumbnails
    6.2.5.9 Select All Thumbnails
    6.2.5.10 Deselect All Thumbnails
    6.2.5.11 Save Images as Files
    6.2.5.12 Save Images as a Folder of Files
    6.2.5.13 Deleting Images from the Camera  
    						
    							 36.2.5.14 Deleting a Folder of Images from the Camera
    6.2.5.15 Acquiring Images from the Camera
    6.2.5.16 Closing the V2800 Twain DUI
    Chapter 7 - USB Driver
    7.1 USB Connectivity
    7.1.1 Determine your Version of Windows
    7.1.2 Determine if USB is Enabled on your PC
    7.1.3 Connect the USB Cable
    7.1.4 Installing the USB Driver – Step by Step
    Chapter 8 - General Notes
    8.1 Precautionary Warnings
    8.2 Warranty Policy
    8.3 Technical Support
    8.4 Usage Environment
    8.5 Troubleshooting
    8.5.1 The Reset Button
    8.5.2 General Troubleshooting – References
    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.
    This equipment 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 guarantee that interference will not
    occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
    radio or television reception, detectable by turning the equipment in question off and
    on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
    following measures.  1) Re-orient, or relocate, the receiving antenna. 2) Increase the
    distance between the equipment and the receiver.  3) Connect the equipment to an
    outlet on a different circuit than that which the receiver is connected to.  4) Consult
    your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
    						
    							 4Chapter 1 - Introduction
    1.1 Introduction
    Congratulations on purchasing the ViviCam 2800 (V2800) Digital Still Camera. This
    camera brings to you the ease-of-use of a traditional camera, combined with high-tech
    functionality.  It includes a full-color image LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) for image
    previewing which allows you to immediately see the images you have just taken.  It
    also includes a built-in multi-mode flash with an auto-flash sensor, which
    automatically detects whether the flash should be engaged or not.  The V2800 uses
    Compact Flash memory for storing your images.  You may use additional Compact
    Flash memory cards for storing additional images as if they were “digital film”
    Once you have finished taking your images, you may view them on a TV/monitor, or
    you may uploaded them to your personal computer.  From there, you can use the
    included image editing software to enhance your images before you print, email them,
    or post them to a web page.
    1.2 Features and Highlights of the V2800
    The V2800 is designed to be easy to use; yet it has many powerful features and
    functions.  Some of the V2800 features include:
    1. Portability and ease of use - just like a film camera.
    2. 1.8” Color Image LCD display - for image preview and playback.
    3. Information LCD – allowing you to adjust basic camera functions quickly and
    easily without the need to turn on the image LCD.
    4. Four Mode Flash - Auto, On, Off, and Redeye modes.
    5. High-Quality Glass Lens - with AutoFocus and macro functions.
    6. Digital Zoom – providing a 2:1 zoom function.
    7. Compact Flash memory  - the standard for digital film.
    8. USB Communication – advanced high-speed connectivity to your PC.
    9. Twain Driver – for serial data communications to your PC.
    10. Video Output – for image playback or live preview on a TV/monitor or NTSC
    video display system.
    11. Standard JPG image file format – images are stored in the universally accepted
    JPG image format.
    12. Image Editing software – allowing you to transfer and edit images on your PC.
    13. Audio Record Function – allowing you to record voice (audio) while you
    capture an image, or attach voice to an image on the CF card anytime after it has
    been captured.
    14. Burst Capture Mode – allowing you to capture nine images in a sequence.
    15. Two image capture resolutions — allowing you to capture images in either
    high-resolution (Large -1024 x 768), or VGA resolution (Small - 640 x 480).
    (This is useful in circumstance where a lower resolution image is more
    appropriate to your needs, such as a web shot)  
    						
    							 516. Variable Image Quality  – allowing you to adjust image compression to meet
    your needs and storage capacity.  Select from Good, Better, and Best.
    17. Exposure Control – Select auto exposure, or specify an exposure-time from 2
    seconds to 1/8000 second, in fifteen steps.
    18. Metering Control – tell the camera whether you wish to have the image metered
    (for purposes of exposure) based upon the entire image, or based only upon the
    center of your scene.
    19. Color Balance Selection – when imaging outdoors, you can tell the camera to
    adjust for daylight conditions for better color correction and white balance.  Or,
    switch to Auto and let the camera determine the settings.
    20. Date Back Function – Place the date, time, or time & date on your images.
    Position the date stamp in any corner of the image.
    21. Slide Show Function – Use your camera to playback your images as a slide
    show.  Show your images on the LCD image display or on a TV.  Use the “mark”
    feature to select which images you want to include in your slide show.
    22. Self-Timer and Tripod Socket – Get in the picture by mounting your camera on
    a tripod and using the self-timer feature.
    23. Image Protection - Protect your favorite images from inadvertent erasure or
    deletion by marking them as “protected”.
    1.3 What’s included with the V2800*
    1. V2800 Camera body  with 4 MB Compact Flash Card
    2. RS232 Cable – for serial data transfer to your PC
    3. Video Cable – for connecting to an NTSC video device
    4. USB Cable – for connecting to a PC
    5. Carrying strap with reset key
    6. Carrying case with belt loop attachment
    7. Quick Start Guide
    8. User Manual
    9. Software CD-ROM with Twain drivers (for PC), USB drivers (for PC), and
    imaging application**
    10. AC power adapter
    11. Four AA Batteries
    12. Warranty Card
    13. Technical Support Flyer
    14. Promotional coupons – for accessories (batteries, CF cards & readers, etc.)
    * Please note that the basic inclusions do vary somewhat depending upon special
    manufacturing circumstances, and promotional programs in which your dealer or
    supplier may have specified unique or special package contents.
    ** Depending upon the manufacturing circumstances of your particular ViviCam
    2800 camera the Twain and USB drivers will be either on diskettes, or on a CD-ROM
    together with an image editing software.  
    						
    							 61.4 Optional Items and Accessories
    Vivitar Corporation has been developing and marketing Digital Still Cameras since
    1996.  In that time we have learned a great deal from our customers about their needs
    and concerns with consumer digital imaging.  The two most common concerns or
    issues are: 1) PC connectivity, and 2) Battery life.
    The following accessories are strongly suggested to address those issues, and further
    enhance your ownership experience.  We suggest the use of the following optional
    accessories –
    1. Rechargeable batteries and chargers.  Digital cameras are notorious for battery
    consumption.  It is highly recommended that digital camera owners use
    rechargeable NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) AA batteries.  Ideally, you would
    have two sets of batteries and one charger.  One set of batteries can be on-charge,
    while the second set would be in the camera. As the batteries deplete you would
    rotate the battery sets between charger and camera.
    2. Compact Flash cards for additional image storage.  These are available in various
    sizes from 2 MB to 96MB.  Use CF cards which bear the CFA (Compact Flash
    Association) logo.
    3. A Compact Flash card reader that allows you to download your images directly
    from a CF card to your PC via parallel port, or USB port.  This method is much
    faster and easier than using a serial-data cable connection, or even a USB
    connection.  This allows you to by-pass the serial data (or USB) download process
    altogether.  The CF reader is much faster than the serial connection and it
    circumvents serial communications conflicts.
    4. A PCMCIA CF adapter that allows mobile computers (laptops and notebooks) to
    read CF memory cards directly into a PCMCIA slot on your notebook computer.
    This allows notebook computer users to by-pass the serial data download process
    altogether.  The CF PCMCIA adapter is also much faster and circumvents serial
    communications conflicts.
    These items are available through your dealer, computer stores, on-line sources, or
    from the telephone ordering and fulfillment centers including those listed on the
    promotional coupons.  
    						
    							 71.5 V2800 Camera Specifications
    Description/Class -XGA Class DSC with color Image LCD, digital
    zoom, auto-focus, macro, optical viewfinder, flash,
    information display, burst mode, date back, and audio
    recording capability.
    Image Sensor -
    · Color Depth30 Bit sensor (10 bit per color), 24 bit image output
    · Sensor TypeSony CCD 204 AK,  1/3”
    · Sensor Size810K Pixels (square)
    Resolution and Compression -
    · Resolution Modes1024 x 768 (XGA), and 640 x 480 (VGA)
    · Quality (Compression) ModesGood, Better, Best
    Displays -
    · LCD Display Size1.8” Color Image LCD
    · Live Display Frame Rate15 - 20 Frames per second
    · Image Playback OptionsSingle image mode, nine pictures mode, slide show
    with adjustable interval
    · Information DisplayBlack & White Information LCD
    · Display Brightness ControlYes
    · Display Info LocalizationEnglish
    Capture Modes -
    · ModesBurst, Still, Audio
    · Still Processing TimeTypically, less than 6 seconds
    Memory -
    · Image Storage MemoryCompact Flash
    · Number of Images on 4 MB
    Card in XGA resolution11 Good, 24 Better, or 46 Best
    (typical  – actual count will vary)
    Formats -
    · Image CompressionJPEG
    · Image FormatJPG
    · File FormatDCF
    · Image File Sizes, Nominal (in
    XGA resolution)90 KB Good, 170 KB Better, or 372 KB Best
    (typical  – actual size will vary)
    · Audio FormatWAV files, up to 10 seconds in duration
    Operating System & Control -
    · Camera O/SVx Works
    · ProgrammabilityRe-Programmable via CF card
    · USB ChipsetNEC 100 MIPS DSP
    Exposure System -
    · Exposure ModesAutomatic or manual
    · Weighting SystemCenter weighting or matrix, selectable
    · Manual Adjust/OverrideUser can select manual or auto exposure and
    weighting system  
    						
    							 8· White BalanceAutomatic, or Daylight modes
    · Shutter Speed Range1/8000 to 2 seconds
    Flash -
    · ModesFour modes = On (Fill), Auto, Off, Red-Eye
    · Effective Flash Range1 to 10 feet (IGBT system)
    Optical -
    · Focus SystemAuto Focus using TTL system
    · Lens -Glass
    · Focal Length6.57 mm
    · AperturesF2.8, F5.6, F/11
    · Focus Range, normal3 feet to infinity
    · MacroMinimum focus 6” to 8”
    · 35 mm equivalence45 – 46 mm
    · Zoom2:1 Digital Zoom
    Additional Features -
    · Optical ViewfinderBuilt-in
    · Tripod Socket ¼” – 20
    · Self Timer10 seconds
    · StrapHand strap included
    · Date & Time StampUser selectable formats and position for YMD, HM.
    Y2K compliant
    · Image Lock/ProtectionImages can be marked for protection
    Connectivity (I/O) -
    · Serial CommunicationsRS-232 serial data to PC COM port
    · USBUSB “storage-class” implementation
    · Twain Driver32-bit Twain driver for Windows 95/98
    · Video OutputNTSC video out –live preview and image playback
    Power -
    · AC Power Adapter -(One-piece direct plug-in Transformer. Power cube
    wall module w/integral power lead & molded plug)
    · Input100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 250 mA
    · Output6 VDC, 1.5 Amp max.
    · Plug Dimensions3.5 x 1.3 X 9.75 mm/ center positive
    · Batteries -
    · Number And Type4 AA - Alkaline (included).
    NiMH, NiCD, or Lithium OK
    · Images Per SetVariable, depending upon battery type and LCD
    usage
    · Power ManagementAuto power-off in 60 seconds
    Dimensions & Weight -
    · Camera5.7” (L) x 2” (W) x 3” (H)  (144 x 51.5 x 75 mm)
    · Weight10.8 oz./307 g (without batteries),
    14.3 oz./ 405 g (with batteries)
    Note:  Features and specifications are subject to change and this specification matrix should be used
    only as a guideline.  The V2800 is a programmable device and its features can be varied, by design.  
    						
    							 91.6 V2800 Features
    Front View
    Back ViewsMode
    Switch
    CompartmentDoorImage LCD
    (Color)Information LCD
    (Monochrome)Battery
    DoorDISP. (Display)ButtonGreen LEDMicrophoneEnter-     +MenuResetButtonOptical
    View-
    FinderLens Self-Timer
    LEDFlash
    FlashSensorReset Button  
    						
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