Vivitar Vivicam 355 User Manual

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							CONTENTS
Your package.......................................................................................................................................2 
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice.................................................................................................3
Trademarks acknowledgement.................................................................................................4
Precautions..........................................................................................................................................5
Features of the camera..........................................................................................................6
Batteries used for Vivicam 355 Digital Camera...........................................................................7
Input Compact Flash card..................................................................................................8-9
Nomenclature................................................................................................................................10
Buttons Description.........................................................................................................................11
LCD monitor menu.........................................................................................................11-12
Remarks.......................................................................................................................12-14
Status LCD Display....................................................................................................................15
Flash Strobe modes........................................................................................................................15
Playback on LCD monitor.............................................................................................16
Download to computer....................................................................................................16
View photos on TV......................................................................................................................16
CF memory card............................................................................................................17
Connect to TV.................................................................................................................17
Self timer/Digital Zoom / Shot to Shot time/ Rapid fire mode........................................18
Install the Arcsoft Programs and camera drivers in Windows 98/98SE/ME OS..............19-22
Install the Arcsoft Programs and camera drivers in Windows2000/XP OS.....................22-27
Download photos by using PhotoStudio.......................................................................28-29
Use PhotoPrinter Pro....................................................................................................30-31
Use PhotoFantasy......................................................................................................31-33
Use your digital camera as a web camera..............................................................33-34
Open User’s Manual.....................................................................................................34
Uninstall Arcsoft programs................................................................................................34
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................35
Product Specifications.......................................................................................................................36
Software and System Requirements.............................................................................36-37
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The Vivicam 355 Camera kit includes the following items:
Vivicam 355 Camera  1 unit
Software CD ROM1 piece
USB cable  1 piece
TV (video) cable  1 piece
Users Manual  1 piece
Quick Start Guide  1 piece
Warranty Card  1 piece
Hand Strap  1 piece
Alkaline Batteries (AA)  4 pieces
Default settings -
When you insert the batteries and power-up the camera for the first time, the camera willhave the following (default) settings:
Flash strobe: OffResolution: FULL*LCD monitor: OffAuto Power Off: 1 minuteSound (beeper): OffLCD monitor menu language: EnglishQuick View = OffWhite Balance =AutoLight Frequency = 60HzVideo:  NTSCSlide show timing: 3-second delayLCD Brightness/ EV Compensation = 0 
						

							3Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice This device complies with Part 15 of FCC regulations. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this camera not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
						

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Trademark acknowledgements:
Vivicam is a trademark of Vivitar Corporation. The Vivicam TWAIN driver is developed by Conexant Systems, Inc., USA. 
						

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Precautions:
Thank you for selecting the Vivitar Vivicam 355 digital camera. Please read these instructions  
						

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Features of the Vivicam 355 camera:
1. High speed image processing with multiple functions
2.High quality images with SXGA  (1280 x 1024) resolution
3. Large aperture glass lens (F2.8)
4. Short shot-to-shot time (~3 seconds for Full * mode)
5. Two resolutions: SXGA  - 1024 x 1024 and VGA - 640 x 480
6. Three levels of image of quality at each resolution setting
7. 1.8-inch color LCD monitor (280x220 pixels)
8. Ten function control buttons and 1 mode dial as described in this manual
9. USB port for uploading images to your computer, and PC camera mode
10. Built-in flash strobe (4 modes)
11. Compact Flash memory card (type 1) compatibility (CF card not included)
12. Tripod mounting socket
13. Uses (4) common AA Alkaline batteries
14. Exposure compensation (-1.5 to +1.5 eV)
15. White Balance (Auto and 4 other types)
16. 2X Digital Zoom
17. Quick View feature (to confirm/save the last image, or not)
18. TV video output (PAL or NTSC selectable)
19. Slide show mode - on the LCD monitor or on a TV screen
20. Folder selection (DCF compatibility)
21. Files Protection (Current/All) so images cannot be erased
22. Date/Time setting
23. A choice of seven languages for the LCD monitor menus
24. Auto Power off timing selection (1, 2 or 3 minutes selectable)
25. Ability to erase the current image, or all images 
						

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Notice:  The Vivicam 355 has 1MB of internal memory.  500KB is dedicated to camera  
						

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CF
1. Open the CF cardholder cover     and lift the ejector arm2. Insert the CF card as shown3. Lock the ejector (flip it down)4. Close the CF cardholder cover5. Turn the Mode Dial to Record    mode6. Turn on the camera using the    sliding power switch7. You will see the remaining    number of photos (FULL*) that    can be taken on the status LCD.
Inserting a Compact Flash Card (Optional CF Card - not included in kit): 
						

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CF
1. Turn off the camera 2. Open the CF holder door3. Unlock the ejector (flip up)4. Push down on the CF ejector to    release the card5. Remove the CF card by grasping    with your fingers6. Return the ejector to the stowed    position7. Close the CF holder doorRemoving a Compact Flash Card: