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    							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 10Top View
    Bottom View
    Compartment ViewZoom In, (W = Wide)
    Zoom Out
    (T = Telephoto)Shutter
    ButtonCF
    Card
    Ejector
    Tripod
    Socket,¼” - 20BatteryDoorNTSC Video(RS-232)
    Serial Data
    6 VDC
    PowerInputCF CardUSB Port  
    						
    							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 111.7 System Requirements:
    Digital cameras are PC-centric devices.  As such, system requirements become a
    significant usage issue.  The V2800 is a very feature-rich camera that allows you to
    connect to your PC in several ways.  As such, the PC system requirements vary
    depending upon what you wish to do and how you wish to connect your camera to
    your PC.  The system requirements are driven by your method of connecting to your
    PC.
    General System Requirements for all users:
    · 486/66 MHz, or higher processor, with 16 MB RAM.
    · Windows 95, Windows 98
    · CD-ROM drive to load drivers and application software
    · Floppy disk driver to load Twain and USB drivers (if not included on CD-ROM)
    · 2 MB hard drive space for Twain and USB drivers
    · Display monitor and video adapter supporting at least 256 colors at VGA (640 x
    480) resolution.
    Note:  If your display is set at 256 colors, your digital camera images will appear dull, colorless,
    and “posterized.”  For best visual appearance set your display to 800 x 600 resolution. 16 bit
    (High Color) or 24 bit (True Color) is recommended.
    Additional Requirements to connect to your PC using a serial connection:
    · An available 9-pin serial port, correctly configured and operational.  A 25 pin
    serial port can be accessed using a 25 pin to 9 pin (25F to 9M) adapter.  Do not
    use a null modem adapter.
    Additional Requirements to connect to your PC using a USB connection:
    · A USB port, properly configured and operational.
    · Windows 95 version OSR2 with USB Supplement (OSR2.1), or
    · Windows 98.
    Additional Requirements to connect to your PC using a CF reader:
    · Parallel port CF readers will require a parallel port (which they usually can share
    with a printer, or other parallel port peripheral).  Consult with your CF reader
    manufacturer for additional details.  Parallel port CF readers are available to work
    with Windows 95/98, NT 4.0, and even Windows 3.x
    · USB CF readers will have requirements as specified by their manufacturers.
    Note:  If you have a properly configured USB port on a Windows 95/98 machine, there is little
    advantage using a USB CF reader over simply using the camera itself.  The V2800 is a “storage-class”
    USB device which means that when you connect the V2800 to your PC via USB, the camera appears as
    a hard drive, just as does the CF reader.  
    						
    							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 12Application Software: The application software included with the V2800 can be
    installed as a matter of choice.  If you already have favorite imaging application
    software installed on your PC, you may not need to install the bundled software
    application.
    If you plan to use the serial connection for connecting to you PC, your imaging
    software must be Twain compliant and it must support a 32-bit Twain driver source.
    If you plan to connect by USB or CF reader then you application software need only
    be able to read common JPG files.
    Additional Requirements for the PhotoExpress Application are:
    · Pentium Processor, or higher
    · 105 MB of hard disk space
    · Minimum 800 x 600 display settings
    MAC: There are no drivers or serial connection cables to directly connect the V2800
    to MAC or iMAC computers, nor are there MAC USB drivers.  However, it may be
    possible to use the V2800 with an iMAC or a PowerMac using an optional USB
    version Compact Flash card reader, such as the ImageMate™, USB version, by
    SanDisk.
    Images captured with your V2800 and stored on a CF card may, however, be read
    using a USB CF reader.  The CF reader dictates the MAC system requirements.  In
    general you will need OS 8.1 or higher with USB system extensions.  iMAC users can
    use their USB port, while PowerMac users will need a PCI to USB adapter.  
    						
    							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 13Chapter 2 – Getting Started: Power, and Info Icons
    2.1 Powering the Camera
    Starting up your V2800 is as easy as 1-2-3.
    1. Apply power – either batteries or an AC adapter
    2. Insert a Compact Flash (CF) card (the “film” for a digital camera.)
    3. Turn on the camera
    2.1.1 Installing Batteries
    To install batteries:
    1. Place your thumb upon the battery door
    2. Slide the battery door in the direction of
    the arrow
    3. Place the batteries with the polarity
    exactly as shown.  Note that there are
    polarity indicators on the inside of the
    battery door
    4. Close the battery door and slide it back into it’s locked position.
    2.1.2 Using the AC Adapter
    To use the AC adapter, plug the adapter
    into a household AC outlet, open the side
    compartment door of camera, and
    connect the adapter terminal to lower
    jack, labeled “DC 6V”
    2.1.3 Power Management
    Note:  The ViviCam 2800 has a power management feature designed to extend battery
    life.  If the camera is running on batteries, the camera will shut-off automatically if it
    is left idle for one minute.  To “wake-up” the camera, press the shutter button.
    Note:  If the camera is running on AC power, the auto-off power management feature is ignored and
    the camera will run indefinitely, with one exception.  The one exception is: if your camera is connected
    to your PC using the AC adapter and you have downloaded all your images from camera to the PC,
    then the camera will assume you are finished and the camera will auto-power off.  Otherwise, the
    camera will run indefinitely when the AC adapter is in use.
    Note:  The auto-power off time (factory set to one-minute) is adjustable.  See section 6.2.5.6  
    						
    							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 14CF CardEjector2.2 Compact Flash Card
    Now that the batteries are installed (or AC power applied), there must be a CF card in
    the camera, just as a film camera needs a roll of film.
    2.2.1 Inserting a Compact Flash Card
    1. Open the side compartment door.
    2. Insert the side of a CF card with the 50 small
    holes into the CF slot, pointed into the camera.
    3. Push the CF card into the slot until it is seated
    firmly.
    2.2.2 Removing a Compact Flash Card
    1. Open the side compartment door.
    2. Slide the memory card ejector in the direction of
    the arrow.  Note how the ejector moves in a direction
    opposite to the direction in which the card itself will
    eject.  Feel free to slide the ejector button swiftly.
    3. Remove Card  
    						
    							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 152.3 Turning on the Camera
    Now that power is applied and the CF card is in place, it’s time to turn on the camera.
    At this point you have two choices.  What do you want to do?  Do you want to take
    images, or review images you have already captured.
    · To capture images (take pictures) slide the mode switch to the CAM position
    · To review existing images slide the mode switch to the PLAY positionPower up to CAM.  If you switched to CAM, you will see the green LED come on
    and the camera (like the small computer that it is) will boot up.  You will hear the
    auto-focus motor run through a short exercise, the information LCD panel will display
    certain information (explained in the next section), and the camera is ready to capture
    images.
    Note:  Part of the power management philosophy is to have the camera power-up with the image LCD
    OFF, in order to save battery power.  To turn on the LCD display press the DISP button and you will
    see live motion video.
    Power up to PLAY.  If you switched to PLAY, you will see the green LED come on,
    the information LCD panel will display certain information (explained in the next
    section), and the image LCD will display an image.  Press the “-” or “+” buttons to
    see the next, or previous image in memory.
    Note:  What about all that information in the image LCD window?  If you prefer to turnoff all the detail
    in the image LCD, press the DISP and your image LCD will omit all the information details.
    2.4 Turning off the Camera
    When it’s time to turn off the camera, slide the mode switch back to the center
    position. The camera will power down.  Just like your PC, the V2800 takes a short
    time to power down, typically three to five seconds.Slide to the leftfor PLAY modeSlide to the rightfor CAM mode  
    						
    							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 162.5 The Information LCD Icons
    2.5.1 Information Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
    The small monochrome information LCD provides basic information about the status
    and settings of your camera. This information LCD window comes on whenever the
    camera is powered.
    Note:  If the information display goes blank while the camera is in either PLAY or CAM modes, the
    camera has automatically gone into a power saving “sleep” mode.  To wake up the camera, press the
    shutter button.
    2.5.2 Image Number
    The three large digits in the upper right-hand corner of the LCD indicate the image
    number.
    · In CAM mode, this indicates how many more images you can take,
    based upon your available CF card memory, resolution, and quality
    settings.  If no CF card is present, or if it is not fully seated, the Image
    display will briefly flash NoCard, and the monochrome display Image
    Number will show three dashes, “---”.
    Note:  The number of images remaining is an estimate.  It is a calculation based upon available
    memory and the anticipated, or average, file size of an image taken in the resolution and quality
    settings that are currently active.  File sizes do vary however, depending upon the scene that you have
    imaged.  Complex images (where the image is very “busy”) take more space than average whereas
    images of scenes which are of less contrast may be smaller than average.
    · In PLAY mode, it indicates the number of the images currently on the CF card.
    If no CF card is present, or if it is not fully seated, the Image display will
    display NoCard, and the monochrome display Image Number will show
    three zeros, “000”
    .
    Note:  If the CF memory card is full, the image LCD will display “CARD FULL”.Image QualityImage Counter
    Battery Status
    Resolution
    MacroFlash ModeQualityRedeye
    Flash Mode
    Self Timer  
    						
    							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 172.5.3 FLASH
    The V2800 has four flash modes: On/Fill, OFF, Auto, and redeye reduction.  The flash
    is designed to operate in a range from 20 inches (50 cm) to a maximum of 10 feet (3
    m.)  Scene content (whether your subject is reflective or diffuse, and general lighting
    conditions) will effect the range of performance.
    Auto.  In the auto flash mode the camera will make a determination whether or
    not the flash is required.  There is a small light sensor on the front of the camera
    located between the optical viewfinder and the self-timing indicator that senses the
    lighting conditions of your scene.  The camera will determine whether or not the flash
    is required and it will also regulate the intensity of the flash.
     Redeye.  Redeye reduction is accomplished by firing the flash twice.  The first
    flash is a precursor flash of reduced intensity which initiates a retinal reduction in
    your subjects.  (This causes your subjects eyes/retinas to constrict slightly.)   The flash
    will then trigger a second time in the proper intensity to capture the image.
     On.  In this mode the flash will trigger every time regardless of lighting
    conditions.  This is sometimes known as “fill” flash as many photographers use
    this technique to fill in shadows and areas of high contrast.
    .
     Off.  In the off mode, the flash is disabled and will not fire regardless of lighting
    conditions.
    Hint:  The V2800 performs quite well in low light conditions.  Try capturing without flash and
    determine for yourself how well the low-light performance works for you.  Do be careful, however, as
    lighting diminishes the exposure time increases and you may find your subjects become blurred.  Since
    the V2800 is digital and there is no film cost, experiment - try with and without flash.
    Note:  If the flash is set to Auto, On, or Redeye you will hear a high pitched whine when the camera is
    turned to CAM mode.  This noise is the sound of the flash capacitor charging.
    Hint:  If you know you will not be using the flash (outdoors on a sunny day, for example) turn the flash
    to OFF.  This will result in faster camera startups, faster image-to-image performance, and better
    battery life.  By setting the flash to OFF the camera will not charge the flash capacitor, saving both time
    and batteries.
    Changing Flash Modes:
    1. Start up the camera in CAM mode.
    2. Press the flash button to toggle through
    each mode.  The display icons indicate
    your current flash mode.Flash mode
    button  
    						
    							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 182.5.4 Macro
    The macro function disables the auto focus feature and drives the focus motor
    to the minimum focus position.  The minimum focus distance will be 6” to 8”
    (20cm.)
    Initiating the Macro function
    Start up the camera in CAM mode.
    Press the macro button to toggle macro on or
    off.  The flower icon indicates macro mode
    Hint:  After taking a macro shot don’t forget to switch back to normal (auto focus) mode or else
    subsequent images may be out of focus.
    2.5.5 Image Quality
    You may adjust the quality of the images you capture by selecting image quality as
    Good, Better, or, Best.  Unlike traditional film photography, digital images are stored
    on a memory card as a file.  All digital cameras use a technique known as
    compression to save digital images in files of reasonable size.  If compression were
    not used, you would only be able to store perhaps two images on a 4 MB CF memory
    card.  Unfortunately, compressing an image causes degradation in the quality of the
    image.  The more you compress an image, the smaller the file.  Small files, however,
    allow you to store more images on a given memory card.  The choice is yours.  Best
    images, or maximum number of images?  It is a trade off you can make.  The V2800
    offers three levels of compression (quality).
    Note:  Do not confuse quality with resolution.  Resolution determines the size of the images on your
    screen – 1024 by 768 pixels or 640 by 480 pixels.  Quality determines the visual integrity of your
    images.  Images that are too heavily compressed will appear blocky.
    The quality setting will be indicated on the information LCD.
    · Best: Using XGA (1024 x 768) resolution, and the Best quality setting you can
    expect to store approximately 11 images on a 4 MB CF memory card.
    · Better: Using XGA (1024 x 768) resolution, and the Better quality setting you
    can expect to store approximately 24 images on a 4 MB CF memory card.
    · Good: Using XGA (1024 x 768) resolution, and the Best quality setting you can
    expect to store approximately 46 images on a 4 MB CF memory card.
    To change quality setting, refer to Chapter 3, section 3.1.4.
    Note:  You can change image quality from one image to the next.  Experiment with the compression
    settings to see if you can tell the difference between the three.
    Hint:  The most appropriate compression (quality) setting for you depends upon the final purpose for
    your images.  If you plan to print your images, use the “Best” quality.  If you plan to email images, or
    post them to a website the most appropriate setting will be “Good.”Macro mode button  
    						
    							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 192.5.6 Battery Status
    The V2800 uses four AA batteries. The information LCD has a battery status
    indicator that acts as a fuel gauge.
    Three indicator bars signify full battery power.  This is the optimal
    condition.
    Two indicator bars signify adequate, but less than full battery power.
    There remains adequate power to operate all camera features.
    One indicator bar signifies marginally adequate, battery power.  There
    remains adequate power to capture images, but the LCD will be disabled.
    No indicator bars indicate the presence of batteries but of insufficient
    capacity to operate the camera.
    Note:  As battery capacity diminishes, the V2800 will attempt to keep operating.  To do this the camera
    will disable the image LCD when battery capacity is critically low.  This will allow you to continue to
    capture images, but without the benefit of the image LCD.  The monochrome LCD will continue to
    provide status information, however.
    Hint:  When you remove alkaline batteries from a digital camera, do not dispose of them hastily.
    Digital cameras deplete AA batteries quickly, but not completely.  Experience has shown that batteries,
    which appear “dead” to a digital camera, are still more than adequate for most other consumer
    electronic devices.  Take the “dead” batteries from your digital camera and use them in another device
    that is not so demanding like a radio, CD player, or battery-operated toy.  Try it and see!
    2.5.7 Image Resolution
    Resolution refers to the number of pixels of the images you capture.  The V2800 has
    two resolutions, large and small.  Large resolution images will be 1024 pixels by 768
    pixels.  This is often referred to as, XGA.  Small resolution images will be 640 pixels
    by 480 pixels, known as VGA.  VGA images will result in smaller files.  Using VGA
    (small) resolution you will be able to store almost 50% more images on the CF
    memory card.
    The following icons on the monochrome LCD indicate resolution -
    Large: 1024 x 768 (XGA)
    Small: 640 x 480 (VGA)
    To change resolution setting, refer to Chapter 3, section 3.1.3.  
    						
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