Vivicam 2755 User Manual
English
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Erasing Pictures from Memory ...........................................................20
Defining Picture Quality .........................................................................20
Using the Flash ...............................................................................................2 1
Using the Self-Timer ...................................................................................2 1
Memory Full .....................................................................................................2 1
Installing capture driver and software..........................................22
Installing the TW AIN Driver..................................................................22
Installing MGI PhotoSuite SE...............................................................22
Introducing MGI PhotoSuite SE..........................................................23
Launching MGI PhotoSuite SE.............................................................23
The MGI Activity Guide..........................................................................23
Downloading Pictures from the Camera......................................24
Connecting to your Computer............................................................24
For RS232 interface (Optional for Macintosh).......................24
For USB interface (Optional for Macintosh).............................25
Select camera TW AIN device and download........................25
Downloading Pictures...............................................................................25
Appendix 1 : LCD Icons ............................................................................26
Appendix 2 : Record Mode Icons ....................................................26
Appendix 3 : Digital Camera Specifications ..........................27
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Getting Started
Congratulations on purchasing your new Digital Camera. This camera is a
state-of-the-art camera bringing to you the ease of use of traditional
cameras combined with such high-tech functionality as full-color LCD
(Liquid Crystal Display) photo previewing, allowing you to immediately
see the pictures you have just taken; a built-in, non-expiring flash, up to
8MB or more of digital memory for storing your pictures; and an auto-
flash sensor, which automatically detects whether the flash should be
engaged or not while taking a photo.
Once you have finished taking your pictures, and have uploaded them to a
computer, you can then use image editing software to enhance them before
sending them off to print or you can print the pictures you took through
the direct printing interface.
What’s Inside:
1 Digital camera
Quickstart guide
Owner’s manual
Serial cable for PC (Optional for Macintosh)
USB cable
Driver & Image software CD Disk
4 x AA alkaline batteries
6.0V AC power adaptor
Optional Items:
4MB,8MB,16MB,32MB,48MB Compact Flash card.
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CD Disk Contents
Photo image editing software - allows you to quickly and easily touch up
any photo captured with your camera.
TWAIN Acquire module - lets you download pictures from all TWAIN-
compliant devices straight into your computer.
System Requirements (Windows)
Personal computer with minimum 486-33MHz processor
Microsoft Windows operating system ( Windows95/98 ready)
8MB or more of RAM
30MB of hard disk space
Available serial or USB port and CD-ROM drive
Color display (800x600 24-bit or higher recommended)
System Requirements (Macintosh)
Power PC or above
System 7.5 or higher
8MB or more of RAM
30MB of hard disk space
Available serial or USB port and CD-ROM drive
Color display (800x600 24-bit or higher recommended)
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Gettingtoknowthecamera
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Erase
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Macro/Normal Mode switch
Information Button
Multiple Display
Display
Record/Play
Power
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Shutter Release
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Viewfinder
10 Menu
11 Forward/Self-Timer
12 Backward/Flash
13 LCD Display
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Using the camera
Power Supply
This camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use either
batteries (AA-size Alkaline) or a household AC current.
Inserting Batteries
1
Place your thumb on the battery door.
2
Slide the battery door away from the
camera.
Botton view of the camera
3
Insert the batteries as indicated on the
inner side of the battery door.
Notes:
If you are not going to be using the camera for an extended length of
time, then you should remove the batteries to prevent leaks or corrosion.
Never use manganese batteries.
Never mix old and new batteries.
Low temperature (under 0 c) may reduce the output efficiency of
batteries, thereby shortening the operation time of camera.
The recommend battery is PANASONIC ALKALINE, DURACELL ULTRA
or rechargable battery.
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Battery Life Indicator
When the camera has sufficient power, the Power icon on the LCD display
of the camera remains dark. When the power is low, the Low Power icon is
Flashed to indicate that the batteries are weak and need to be replaced.
Also, do not use the Flash or Auto-Flash features while battery power is
low. Generally, once the Low Power icon comes on, 10 minutes of operation
time is available. (When the batteries are completely dead, the camera will
not turn on.)
Flash Memory
Extended Flash Memory
You can extend the capabilities of your camera by adding the Compact Flash
memory card accessory to it. This card is a removable ATA-compatible
memory device that gives your camera additional memory. With 2MB
memory, for example, you can take 32 extra pictures in Normal mode, or 16
pictures in Fine mode. To insert the Compact Flash memory card, open the
card slot on the bottom of the camera and insert the card with the back side
facing you and heading inward. Next, close the card slot cover and the
camera memory is updated automatically. To remove the card, push the Eject
key on the right side of the slot.
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UsingACPower
To run the camera on standard AC power, use the 6.0V/2.5AC Adaptor.
Always be sure to use the AC adaptor which comes with the camera; or
optionalfromthemanufacture. Anyotherinappropriateadaptormaycause
damage to the camera which is not covered under the warranty.
Grasp the adaptor, not the cord, when unplugging the adapter from a wall
socket.
If the power cord becomes damaged (exposed wires, disconnection, etc.)
please purchase a new AC adaptor. Use of a damaged cord may cause fire
or electrical shock.
Switch off the power to the AC adaptor before unplugging it from the wall
socket.
AutoPowerOff
Powerautomaticallyturnsoffwheneveryoudonotperformanycameraoperations
for a specific interval of time. You can set the interval from 2 up to 59 minutes.
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TakingPictures
1
Turn the camera on by pressing the Power
button .When the camera is activated, you
will see a small LED light on beside the
Viewfinder. If you would like to use the LCD
display,you can turn it on by pressing the
Display button.
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2
Set the camera to Normal if the object or
view is 50cm or more away from the camera,
and to Macro if the object or view is between
20 and 40cm away.This is set using the
Macro/Normal mode switch.
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3 Using the LCD display, or the viewfinder,
compose your image. When you are ready,
press the Shutter Release button.
3
4 The LCD screen pauses and in a few seconds a static copy of the image
appears while the camera saves it to memory. Once the LCD resumes
previewing, you can take another picture or press the Record/Play button
to the PLAY mode to view the image you just recorded.
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UsingtheLCDDisplay
Usingthebuilt-inLiquidCrystalDisplay(LCD),youcanviewpicturesinafewseconds
after capturing them. The following section describes how to use the LCD and its
variousfunctions.
Note: You need not activate the LCD to take
pictures - however, using it while capturing
will shorten the lifespan of your batteries.
Note:ToremovealliconsfromtheLCDdisplay, presstheInformationbutton
on top of the camera. Pressing it a second time returns all icons to the
screen.
AdjustingLCDBrightness
TheLCDdisplaycomeswiththeabrightnessfeaturethatallowsyoutochangehow
images are displayed on the LCD screen. To turn the brightness of the LCD either
up or down, turn the camera over so that the bottom side is facing up. In the center
of the camera’s bottom side is a radial dial. Turning the dial with your fingernail or a
small coin adjusts the brightness up and down.
ViewingPicturesontheLCD
The Display button turns the LCD display on, allowing you to see each picture as it
is taken.
1 After turning on the Power, press the Record/ Play button to
switch to the Play mode. The LCD display warms up and then displays
the last picture taken. If there are no pictures in the camera, then a message
displays informing you of this.
2 PresstheForwardorBackwardbuttonstoscrollthroughthe pictures
stored in memory.
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3 Press the Record/ Play button again to return to Record mode and
resume taking pictures.
ViewingThumbnails
In addition to previewing single frames on the LCD screen, you can also view 9
thumbnailimagesofthepicturesinthestoragequeue.Thisgivesyoutheadvantage
of being able to see at once all the pictures you have already taken rather than
having to scroll through them all one by one.
To view image thumbnails:
1 . Make sure that you are in Play mode.
2. Next, press the Multiple Display button to enter the Thumbnail mode (if
there are more pictures than thumbnails, use the Self/+ or Flash/- to scroll
to the next or previous screens.)
3. Press the Multiple Display button again to exit Thumbnail mode.
MenuMode
To enter the Menu mode, press the Menu button and release it. The LCD image is
replaced by the built-in functions menu containing options and features to set the
camerastatus. Tousethefunctions, simplyselecttheoneyouwanttoengagewith
the Self/+ or Flash/- buttons, and then press the Menu button.
Theninefunctionsin
Menu mode are:
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Compensation- allows you to set the Exposure Value(EV)
compensation manually from -1. 8 to +1. 8 in 0. 3 steps. Use Self/ +
button to add the value , or Flash/- button to subtract to value , then
press Menu button to set the value .
W.Balance- different light sources produce light of different colors.
White balance allows you to obtain the highest color fidelity possible
by taking into account the lighting conditions in which the camera is
operating. Five white balance modes are available:
AUTO - automatically chooses the best white balance for given lighting
conditions.
DAY LIGHT - designed for sunny day photos taking.
SHADY - designed for photos taking under shadow.
LAMP - designed for indoor lamp lighting.
FLUORESCENT - designed for indoor Fluorescent lighting.
Select the desired White Balance option by pressing the Menu button
until it appears ,and then hit the Self/+ button to set the value.
Note :The camera resets to Auto ( White Balance) if the power is
switched off.
Auto Play- defines the interval between images when viewing them
on the LCD screen automatically. Press the Menu button to increase
the Auto Play interval. Selecting the Self/+ button to start slide show
or the Flash/- button to return to the main menu.
Transfer - copies images in camera memory to Compact Flash
memory card. After the command is executed the camera will display
one of the following messages:
TOTALLY MOVED - all images files have been successfully moved to
the Compact Flash memory card .
PARTIALLY MOVED - only some of the images have been moved to the
Compact Flash memory card. This message will appear if there is not
sufficient free space on the card for all the images in the camera’s
memory.
NONE MOVED - none of the image files have been transferred to the
Compact Flash memory card. This message will appear if there is no free
space on the card, if there is no card installed, or if there is a card error.
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Auto Off- allows you to set the interval for auto power off time.
Press either the Self/+ or Flash/- button to increase the interval of shut
off time.Selecting the Menu button to accept the setting .Note that you
can set the interval from 2 to 59 minutes.
Quality- toggles between Normal and Fine mode. All images are captured
at 640x480 monitor resolution. With 2MB memory,32 images will be
captured in Normal mode.While 16 images will be captured in Fine mode.
Format- this command is used to manually format the Compact Flash
memory card and format internal flash memory also. The camera will
prompt you to confirm this operation before formatting the card.
Notes:
1. If an unformatted or incorrectly formatted Compact Flash memory
card is installed, the camera will automatically format the card when
powered on.
2. The Format command will totally destroy all data stored on the
Compact Flash memory card, while the Erase All command will only
delete files recognized by the camera as image files of the type that
it is capable of producing.
Time- allows you to set the time and date that appear on your pictures.
Use the Self/+ or Flash/- button to set the value in the selected field, and
the Menu button to select the next field. Scrolling to the end field and
selecting the Menu button to accept the setting .
EXIT- exit from Main menu.
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ErasingPicturesfromMemory
TheErasebuttonallowsyoutoremoveanyunwantedpicturesfromthe
memory.
1 After turning the camera on, press the Record/Play button to enter the
PLAY mode.
2
To remove a picture, scroll to the picture then press the Erase button .
A dialog asking you to confirm the deletion appears on the LCD. Press
the Self/+ button for Yes , the Menu button for Quit, and the Flash/- buttom
for ALL . After erasing a picture, exit to the Play mode by pressing the
Menu button again.
DefiningPictureQuality
Yourdigitalcameracantakepicturesattwodifferentmodes:Normal(compressed)
andFine(lesscompressed).Bothmodestakepicturesat640x480monitorresolution.
Note, however, that your camera can only store 32 images in Normal mode or 16
images in Fine mode with 2MB built-in flash memory.
Todefineyourpicturequality:
1
Click the Menu button to display the MAIN MENU options on the LCD
display.
2 Using the Self/+ or the Flash/- buttons, cycle through the options until
you have selected the Quality option.
3 Press the Menu button into the Quality sub menu , use the Menu button
to change quality setting .Then use the Self/+ button to set , or the Flash/
- button to quit without change.
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UsingtheFlash
Thedigitalcamerahasthreedifferentflashmodes:AUTO(thedefaultmode);FILL;
andOFF.EachofthesemodescanbeaccessedviatheFlash/-buttononthebackside
ofthecamera.
AUTO - the camera automatically fires the flash when the brightness
of the subject or scene is too low.
FILL - fires the flash regardless of the brightness levels in the vicinity.
However, the strength of the flash varies according to the ambient
brightness of your surroundings, so the more light in the area, the
lower level of the flash.
OFF - the flash disengaged no matter what the ambient brightness
of the surroundings is.
UsingtheSelf-Timer
TheSelf-Timerishandyforcreatingadelaybetweenthetimeyoupresstheshutter
and the time the picture is taken. You can activate the self-timer by pressing the
Self/+buttonatanytimeinRecordmode. Onceengaged, eachtimeyoupressthe
Shutter Release button on top of the camera there is a 10 second delay; this delay
ismarkedbyflashingtheSelf-TimerLEDoncepersecondforsevenseconds, then
twicepersecondforthelastthreeseconds.
MemoryFull
Onceyouhavetakenthenumberofpicturesallowedbythecamera youmusterase
them before capturing new ones. To save pictures, transfer them from the camera
to your computer via the appropriate cable (PC or MAC) and the I/O port on your
computer.
Whenyourcameramemoryisfull,thegreenmemorylightwillflasheveryonesecond.
Also, theLCDscreendisplaysaSTORAGEFULLmessage.
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Installingcapturedriverandsoftware
Onceyouhaveyourcameraconnectedtoyourcomputer,thenextstepistotrans-
ferthepicturescontainedinthecameramemorytoyourcomputer’sharddisk. Be-
foreyoustartdownloadthepictures, youneedtoinstallfirsttheappropriatehard-
warecapturedrivers(TWAINdrivers)andimageeditingsoftware.
InstallingtheTWAINDriver
The TWAIN driver is compatible to Windows TWAIN protocol. With this driver in-
stalled your computer may record and recognize your camera device. Follow the
stepsbelowtoinstalltheTWAINdriverintoyoursystem.
PleaseinsertCameraDriverDiskintoyourfloppydiskthenrun“Setup.exe”.Follow
instructionstocompletetheinstallation.YoumaynoweitherrestartWindowsorgo
toinstallPhotoSuiteSEdirectly. Driverswillbevalidonlyaftersystemreboot.
InstallingMGIPhotoSuiteSE
MGIPhotoSuiteisworld-knownease-of-useimageeditingsoftware.UsePhotoSuite
youmaydownloadandsavepicturesfromyourcameratoyourcomputer.PhotoSuite
softwareisimplementedwithauto-setupprogram.OnceyouinsertPhotoSuiteCD
diskintoCDdrive, theinstallationwillstartautomatically.
Otherwise,youstillcanrun“setup.exe”fileintherootdirectoryofCDdrive.Select
thelanguageversionthenfollowinstructionstocompletetheprograminstallation.
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IntroducingMGIPhotoSuiteSE
Thissectionshowsyouhowtodownloadpicturesfrom
yourcamerausingMGIPhotoSuiteSEandbrieflyde-
scribestheotherfeaturesofthesoftware.
LaunchingMGIPhotoSuiteSE
Afterthesoftwareinstallationiscomplete,youwillseethattheMGIPhotoSuiteSE
programfolderisstillopenonyourdesktop.Torunthesoftwareandstartdownload-
ingpicturesfromyourcamera, double-clicktheMGIPhotoSuiteSEicon.
TheMGIActivityGuide
Upon running the software, the first screen that you will see is the MGI Activity
Guide.Onthisscreen,youcanselectmanyinterestingthingstodowiththepictures
youhavetakenwithyourcamera.Youcanenjoyviewingthepicturesonyourmonitor
screen, print them or edit the pictures. You can even make fun projects like digital
photo albums, greeting cards, calendars, posters, and many more.
To select a taskor create a fun project, simply clickon one of the icons on the MGI
ActivityGuide.
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DownloadingPicturesfromtheCamera
OnceyouhaveTWAINdriverandPhotoSuitesoftwareinstalledinyourPC,youmay
startdownloadpicturesfromthisdigitalcamera.
Note
Ifyourcamera'smemoryisfull,youmustremovepicturesfrommemorybefore
capturingnewones. Tosavepictures, transferthemfromthecameratoyour
computer. Whenyourcamera'smemoryisfull, thegreenstatuslightindicatorwill
flashonceeverysecond.
ConnectingtoyourComputer
Beforeyoucanstartdownloadingimages,youneedtoconnectyourdigitalcamera
toacomputer. Herearewaysofconnectingthecameratoyourcomputer.
ForRS232interface:(OptionalforMacintosh)
1. Plug one end of the serial cable into the COM port on a PC or modem
port on a Macintosh located at the back of your computer.
2. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the camera.
3. Turn on your camera.
MAC
PC (COM)
Note
The camera's RS232 interface can be set to transmit data at varying baud rates
depending upon the capabilities of your computer.
When the camera is attached to your computer and remains inactive for a period
of time greater than the Auto Power Off interval, it shuts down automatically.
When the camera is attached to your computer, all the functional buttons are
disable except the power I/O button.
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ForUSBinterface:(OptionalforMacintosh)
1. Plug one end of the USB cable into the PC's or Mac’s USB port.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the camera.
3. Turn on your camera.
PC(USB)
Note
Downloading images through a PC's or Mac’s USB port is faster than a serialport.
SelectcameraTWAINdeviceanddownload
(ifitisnottheprimaryTWAIN-compliantdevice)
1. Launch MGI PhotoSuite program
2. ClicktheView Photo Albumon the MGI Activity Guide screen.
3. ClickFilefrom the menu bar
4. ClickGet Photosfrom the File menu.
5.ClickSelectSource.
6.ChooseDigitalCamera640x480driver
7. ClickFilefrom the menu bar
8. ClickGet Photosfrom the Filemenu.
9.ClickCamera/Scanner
DownloadingPictures
(IfthiscameraistheprimaryTWAIN-compliantdevice)
Todownloadpicturesfromyourcameratoyourharddisk, dothefollowing:
1. Click the Get Photos icon on the MGI Activity Guide screen.
2. Now turn on your camera by pressing its Power button.
3. On the Get Photos screen, clickthe Digital Camera icon.
4. Afterconnectionisestablished, selectpicturesandstartfordownload.
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Appendix 1 : LCD Icons
Here’s a summary of all the icons found in the LCD screen of the digital
camera,and what they mean.
Fill Flash
Fine Quality mode
No Flash
Normal Quality mode
Save to Build-in Memory
Save to Compact Flash Card
AC adaptor power in
Auto Flash
Self-Timer on
Full battery power
Half battery power
Low battery power
Empty battery power
Appendix 2 : Record Mode Icons
Here’s a quick run-down of the icons found in the LCD displayscreen during
Recording:
Quality(N: normal , F: fine)
Pictures remaining
Current date
Battery warning
Flash (Auto/Fill/Off)
AC adaptor power in
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Appendix3: DigitalCamera
Specifications
Image Sensor:
1/4" CCD, with 350,000 pixels
LCD Display:
1.8" color display with 30 image/sec for movie-like display
Image Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels
Color:
24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Memory:
Storage:
0MB, 2MB, 4MB or 8MB internal flash memory
32/64/128 pictures with JPEG data compression in
2/4/8MB build-in memory.
(Note : The total number of stored images may be varied with the free space of the
card, the mixture of the image quality mode, and also the complexity of the subject.)
Lens:
Normal : 0.5 m-infinity,
Macro : 28 cm (20-40cm)
Automatic, fill, off
Built-in Flash:
Shutter Speed:
Connectors:
1/15 - 1/10000 sec (Auto)
AC adaptor, RS232 serial port, NTSC video output port,
USB port
Weight:
0.67 lbs (with battery)
Dimensions:
Additional:
(W)1.9" x (L)5.1" x (H)2.7"
Compact Flash card slot
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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