- User Manual
ViviCam 5
INDEX
1. Camera Precautions
2. Vivicam 5 Specifications
3. Vivicam 5 Features
4. Taking Images (Pictures)
5. Installing Driver and Utility Software
6. Transferring Images To Your PC
7. TWAIN Driver Function Introduction
8. Using the Vivicam 5 as a PC Camera
Supplement – PC Connectivity
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Rev. Dec 3, 2002
1. Camera Precautions
Follow these guidelines when using your Vivicam:
n Keep camera away from the following:
• High temperatures and excessive humidity
• Direct sunlight or other heat sources
• Dust
• Extreme vibration
n Do not use camera outdoors if it is raining or snowing.
n If the lens or the viewfinder becomes dirty, clean them
with a lens brush or soft, clean cloth. Never touch the
lens with your fingers.
n If water or a foreign substance should get in the
camera, turn the camera off immediately and remove
the batteries.
n Do not open the camera case or attempt your own
repairs. High-voltage internal components may create
risk of electrical shock or fire.
n Do not open the battery compartment when the camera
power is on.
n Transfer important images to your computer as soon
as possible to avoid losing image data.
Note : Images can be stored and retained in camera memory
only as long as a battery is present and in good condition.
If the battery goes dead or is removed your images will be lost.
Make sure to download your images as soon as possible.
2. Vivicam 5 Specifications
2.1 Specification
n Resolution choices (in pixels):
Auto Power Off: Automatically turns off power if inactive after
approximately 60 seconds
Digital Camera mode: 1024 x768 (XGA, by Interpolation)
640 x 480 (VGA)
352 x 288 (CIF)
PC Camera mode: 640 x 480
320 x 240
160 x 120
n Range of Focus: Three feet to infinity
n 24-bit full color
n Memory: Built-in 8MB SDRAM
n File Format: JPG
n Power: AAA alkaline battery x 1
n PC Interface: USB
2.2 Accessories
1. Camera Cradle (stand)
2. One AAA alkaline battery
3. Camera chain necklace
4. Camera driver and utility software CD
5. USB cable
6. Quick start Guide
3. Vivicam 5 Features
3.1 General Guide
Front
Back
Face Plate is interchangeable)
£Manual eject hole
3.2 LCD Panel indicator
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n Image Counter
n : Number of images you have captured
n : Memory is full
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n lmage Resolution
n : 352 x 288 pixels
n No Icon indicates 640 x 480 resolution (default setting)
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n Low Battery warning
n : When the battery icon flashes on & off, and the
camera beeps three times it indicates that the
battery power is very low. The camera will turn off
u Important Note:
When the batteries are low, the camera will no longer
take images. Download your images as soon as
possible! After downloading your images replace the
battery as soon as possible.
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n Shooting Environment
n : Outdoor (Cloudy, default setting)
n : lndoor
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n Image Delete
n : Deletes all images from camera memory
n : Deletes the last image taken
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Continuous Capture
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: Continuous capture mode