Vivitar Vivicam 55 Guia Do Utilizador

Recording Video Clips

This mode allows video recording at a resolution of 320 x 240.  In video mode, the number
of images remaining on the status LCD changes to the remaining recording time in seconds.
1. Toggle the MODE button until 

 appears on the status

LCD.

2. Press the shutter button to start the video recording.

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While recording, the recording time will decrease
on the status LCD.

3. Press the shutter button once again to stop the recording.

Erasing Files

This mode allows erasing the last or all images or video clips from memory.
To delete one video or image:
1. Toggle the MODE button until 

 appears on the status LCD.

2. Press the shutter button to delete one image/video file.

To delete all videos or images at once:
1. Toggle the MODE button until 

 appears on the status

LCD.

2. Press the shutter button to delete all files.

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The available number of shots will blink.

3. To confirm file deletion, press the shutter button again.

Transferring Files to Your Computer

Driver Installation

1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with your ViviCam 55 into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation.
3. Restart your computer.

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This must be done before connecting your ViviCam 55 to your computer.

Downloading Your Files

1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available

USB port on your computer.

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB

port on the ViviCam 55.

3. Go to Start Î Programs Î MyDSC2 Î MyDSC2 to

launch the driver application.

Using the ViviCam 55 as a PC Camera

Your ViviCam 55 can act as a PC camera, allowing you to video conference with business
associates or have a real time conversation with friends or family.

Yahoo Messenger is a free application available at www.yahoo.com.  After installing the
TWAIN driver in your Windows operating system, restart your computer. Then select Programs
/ MyDSC2 / PCCam. You can then use your ViviCam 55 as a web cam allowing others to
see you online.

Simply follow the instructions in Yahoo Messenger to start your camera.

To use this ViviCam 55 as a video camera to record the video clip by using the driver
application, follow these steps:
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on the ViviCam 55.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.
3. Position the ViviCam 55 steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod.
4. Go to StartÎProgramsÎMyDSC2ΠPCCam to launch the driver application.

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The 

 appears on the status LCD.

5. Set appropriate settings on the [Option] / [Capture] menu for the video recording function.
6. On the [File] menu, set the video capture file by specifying the filename on the hard disk.
7. Click on pull-down menu [Capture]-[Start Capture] to start recording the video clip.

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A message “Ready to Capture” appears on the screen.  Click on [OK] to continue
with video recording.

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Stop the recording by selecting [Stop Capture].

8. Once it is completed, an .AVI file will be created.

SPECIFICATIONS

Image sensor

0.3 Mega pixel CMOS Sensor

Recording media

8 MB SDRAM internal memory

Image resolution

Still image: 640 x 480 pixels

320 x 240 pixels

Video:

320 x 240 pixels

Lens

Focal Length: f=3.73 mm
F-number: 2.4

Focus Range

30 cm ~ infinity

Interface (Port)

USB connector

Power

2 x AAA alkaline battery

Dimensions

88.4 x 54.7 x 26 mm (exclusive of protruding features)

Weight

Approx. 53.8 g (without batteries)

*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Launch the Photo Express program and follow below operation steps before starting image
editing:

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Launch the Photo Explorer program and follow below operation steps before starting
image editing:

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