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  • Page 1

    EN-1 User’s Manual >> FCC ST A TEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ( 1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference, and ( 2 ) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has[...]

  • Page 2

    EN-2 Digital Camera >> TRADEMARK INFORMA TION Microsoft ® and Windows ® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium ® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. SD TM is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec[...]

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    EN-3 User’s Manual >> SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. W ar ning If foreign objects or water have entered the ViviCam 3105s, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the ViviCam 31[...]

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    EN-4 Digital Camera >> Caution Load the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –). Load the batteries with their polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes. This might cause damage to the person?[...]

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    EN-5 User’s Manual >> Notes on Batteries Usage When you use the batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Use only the specified batteries. Avoid using the batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the batteries life and reduce ViviCam 3105s performan[...]

  • Page 6

    EN-6 Digital Camera >> CONTENTS 8 INTRODUCTION 8 Overview 9 Package Contents 1 0 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 3105S 1 0 Front View 1 1 Rear View 1 2 LED Indicator & Beep 1 3 LCD Monitor Icons 15 GETTING STARTED 1 5 Attaching the ViviCam 3105s Strap 1 5 Loading the Batteries (Optional Accessory) 1 6 Inserting and Removing the SD Memory Car[...]

  • Page 7

    EN-7 User’s Manual >> 3 1 Video Menu 3 1 Playback Menu 3 2 Setup Menu 33 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER 3 3 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver 3 4 Step 2: Connecting the ViviCam 3105s to Your Computer 3 5 Step 3: Downloading Images and Video Files 3 6 USING THE DIGITAL STILL VIVICAM 3105S AS A PC VIVICAM 3105S 3 6 S[...]

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    EN-8 Digital Camera >> INTRODUCTION Ov er view Congratulations on your purchase of the new ViviCam 3105s. The main features provided by the ViviCam 3105s include the following: LCD monitor – 1.5" color TFT LCD (228 x 220 pixels) monitor makes it easy to frame your subject when capturing images. It also displays the images you have capt[...]

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    EN-9 User’s Manual >> Package Contents Carefully unpack your ViviCam 3105s and ensure that you have the following items. Common Product Components: ViviCam 3105s User’s manual Software CD-ROM USB cable ViviCam 3105s strap ViviCam 3105s pouch Common (Optional) Accessories: SD memory card Batteries Accessories and components vary by retaile[...]

  • Page 10

    EN-10 Digital Camera >> GETTING T O KNOW Y OUR VIVICAM 3105S Front View # Name Description 1 Strap holder ViviCam 3105s strap attachment. 2 Lens Designed to collect and focus rays of light to form a sharp image on the sensor. 3 Self-timer LED Blinks during Self-timer mode until image is captured. 4 Flash Provides flash illumination. 5 POWER ([...]

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    EN-11 User’s Manual >> # Name Description 1 Focus switch All ows you to c hoos e th e ap pro pri ate foc us s ett ing . Normal mode Allows you to capture images of subjects at a distance of 1.5m to infinity (59’’~infinity). Macro mode Allows you to capture close-ups of subjects up to the distances from 0.4 - 0.6m (15.7’’~23.6’’)[...]

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    EN-12 Digital Camera >> LED Indicator & Beep This describes the color and state of the LED indicator. LED Color State Description Self-timer Re d Blinking Self-timer function is activated. Status Green Blinking Flash charging in progress. O n ViviCam 3105s is powered on. Charging process is completed. - Of f Flash is off. Beep Beep Descri[...]

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    EN-13 User’s Manual >> 1 . Capture mode 2 . Focus mode [No icon] Normal mode [ ] Macro mode 3 . Shooting mode [No icon] Single [ ] Selftimer [ ] Cont.1.3MP [ ] Cont.VGA 4 . WB (White Balance) [ A ] AUTO [ ] Daylight [ ] Cloudy [ ] Tungsten [ ] Fluorescent 5 . Size [ ] VGA [ ] 1.3MP [ ] 3MP [ ] 4MP [ ] 5MP 6 . Quality [ ] Normal [ ] Fine [ ][...]

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    EN-14 Digital Camera >> Playback mode-Still image playback 1 . Capture mode 2 . Protect icon 3 . File number / total files Playback mode-Video preview 1 . Total recorded time 2 . Video mode 3 . Protect icon 4 . File number / total files 5 . Video playback/stop indicator Video mode 1 . Video mode 2 . Storage media 3 . Remaining battery status [...]

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    EN-15 User’s Manual >> GETTING ST ARTED Attaching the ViviCam 3105s Strap Attach the ViviCam 3105s strap as shown in the illustration. Loading the Batteries (Optional Accessor y) You can use either 2 AAA size batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH) to power the ViviCam 3105s. 1 . Make sure the ViviCam 3105s is turned off. 2 . Open the battery cover. [...]

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    EN-16 Digital Camera >> Inser ting and Remo ving the SD Memor y Car d (Optional Accessor y ) The ViviCam 3105s comes with 2 MB SDRAM, allowing you to store images and video clips in the ViviCam 3105s. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card so that you can store more files. Inser ting the SD memor y car[...]

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    EN-17 User’s Manual >> T ur ning the P ow er On/Of f Load the batteries before starting. T ur ning the power on 1. Press the POWER button to turn the power on. The status LED lights green and the ViviCam 3105s is initiated. When the power is turned on, the ViviCam 3105s will start in the capture mode. T ur ning the power of f Press the POWE[...]

  • Page 18

    EN-18 Digital Camera >> Choosing the Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1 . Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button. 2 . Select [Language] and toggle the SET button to select the displayed language. 3 . To exit from the menu, press the MENU button. L anguag e E nglish SET F[...]

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    EN-19 User’s Manual >> Setting Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored. As you get to know the ViviCam 3105s, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolut[...]

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    EN-20 Digital Camera >> Possible number of shots (still image) The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the 2 MB SDRAM and SD memory card. 5MP Normal Fine Super Fine 4MP Normal Fine Super Fine 3MP Normal Fine Super Fine 1.3MP Normal Fine Super Fine VGA Normal Fine Super Fine Size Qual[...]

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    EN-21 User’s Manual >> CAPTURE MODE Nor mal Mode Your ViviCam 3105s is equipped with a 1.5" TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/movie clips or adjust menu settings. Before you start capturing images, be sure that the focus switch is set to the appropriate photography mode. 1 . Set the focus switch to . [...]

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    EN-22 Digital Camera >> The flash mode is automatically set to off for close-up photography. Don’t forget to set the focus switch back to Normal mode (the focus switch is set to ) after close-ups shooting. Macro Mode For close-up of small subjects like flowers or insects, shoot using the Macro mode. You can use this feature for close-ups of[...]

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    EN-23 User’s Manual >> Flash Set the flash for capturing images. The flash firing mode can be set to suit for the photographic conditions. When the ViviCam 3105s is in Normal mode (the focus switch is set to .), you can capture an image using a flash mode suitable to your circumstances. 1. Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button.[...]

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    EN-24 Digital Camera >> Shooting Mode This sets the recording method at the time of capturing images. You can capture different still images including single, self-timer, continuous 1.3MP and continuous VGA. 1 . Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button. a . Press the MENU button. b . Select [Shooting] with the W / X buttons. c. Togg[...]

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    EN-25 User’s Manual >> Video Mode Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips (without audio) at a resolution of VGA / QVGA pixels. 1 . Press the POWER button. 2 . Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button. 3 . To start recording a video clip, press the shutter button. The recording time depends on the storage [...]

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    EN-26 Digital Camera >> PLA YB A CK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back still images on the LCD monitor. 1 . Press the POWER button. 2 . Press the button. The last image appears on the screen. 3 . Select the desired image with the W / X buttons. To view the previous image, press W button. To view the next image, press X button. I[...]

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    EN-27 User’s Manual >> Slideshow Display The slideshow function enables you to playback still images automatically in order one image at a time. 1 . Press the button. 2 . Press the MENU button. 3. Select [Slide Show] with the W / X buttons and press the SET button. The slideshow starts. All still images in the folder are automatically playe[...]

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    EN-28 Digital Camera >> Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view as many as 6 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image. 1 . Press the button. 2 . Press the MENU button. 3. Select [Thumbnail] with the W / X buttons and press the SET button. 4 . Press the W / X buttons to select the i[...]

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    EN-29 User’s Manual >> Deleting Images Deleting single image / Deleting all images 1 . Press the button. 2 . Press the MENU button. 3 . Select the [Delete] or [Delete All] with the W / X buttons and press the SET button. Delete: Deletes the selected/last image/video clip except for the protected file. Delete All: Deletes all of the images/ [...]

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    EN-30 Digital Camera >> MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button. 2 . Press the MENU button. 3 . Select the desired option item with the W / X buttons. 4. Toggle the SET button to select the desired setting. 5 . To exit from the [...]

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    EN-31 User’s Manual >> Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1. Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button. 2 . Press the MENU button. 3. Toggle the SET button to select the desired setting. 4 . To exit from the menu, press the MENU button. Size This sets the size of the video clip tha[...]

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    EN-32 Digital Camera >> Setup Menu Set your ViviCam 3105s’ operating environment. 1 . Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button. 2 . Select the desired option item with the W / X buttons. 3. Toggle the SET button to select the desired setting. 4 . To exit from the menu, press the MENU button. Language Refer to section in this manua[...]

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    EN-33 User’s Manual >> TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS T O Y OUR COMPUTER To transfer images/video clips from the ViviCam 3105s to your computer, follow these steps: Step 1: Installing the USB driver (Windows 98 users only) Step 2: Connecting the ViviCam 3105s to your computer Step 3: Downloading images and video files System Requir[...]

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    EN-34 Digital Camera >> Macintosh OS 9.0 computers For Mac OS 9.0 or higher, the computer will automatically recognize the ViviCam 3105s and load its own USB drivers. Step 2: Connecting the V iviCam 3105s to Y our Computer 1 . Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB terminal of the ViviCam 3105s. 2 . Connect the other end of the USB cable[...]

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    EN-35 User’s Manual >> Step 3: Downloading Images and Video Files When the ViviCam 3105s is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “Removable disk” (“untitled” or “unlabeled” disk on a Macintosh) to [...]

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    EN-36 Digital Camera >> USING THE VIVICAM 3105S AS A PC CAMERA Your ViviCam 3105s can act as a PC ViviCam 3105s, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the ViviCam 3105s for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below: Microphone[...]

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    EN-37 User’s Manual >> Step 2: Connecting the ViviCam 3105s to your computer 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB terminal of the ViviCam 3105s. 2 . Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3 . Select with the W / X buttons and press the SET button. 4 . Position the ViviCam 3105s steadily o[...]

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    EN-38 Digital Camera >> EDITING SOFTWARE INST ALLA TION Installing Photo Explorer Ulead ® Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. Acquire photos, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions; make timely modifications[...]

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    EN-39 User’s Manual >> Installing Photo Express Ulead ® Photo Express is a complete photo project software for digital images. The step-by-step workflow, visual program interface, and in-program help assist users in creating exciting photo projects. Acquire digital photos effortlessly from ViviCam 3105s, other digital cameras or scanners. [...]

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    EN-40 Digital Camera >> INST ALLING ADOBE READER The CD-ROM includes a PDF (portable document format) copy of the user’s manual. To view a PDF you must have Adobe Reader installed in your computer. Adobe Reader is included on the ViviCam 3105s CD-ROM. Using Adobe Reader, you can read the user’s manual and print sections of interest. 1 . I[...]

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    EN-41 User’s Manual >> USER’S MANU AL ON CD-RO M A copy of the user’s manual is provided on the CD-ROM in PDF format. It is a backup copy of the printed manual. If you misplace the printed guide, you may print another copy from the CD-ROM. The only requirement for viewing the User Manual on the CD-ROM is that you have Acrobat Reader ins[...]

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    EN-42 Digital Camera >> VIVICAM 3105S SPECIFICA TIONS Item Description Image sensor Approx. 3.2 Mega pixels Image resolution <Still image> 2560 x 1920 (F/W interpolation to 5 Mega pixels) 2304 x 1728 (F/W interpolation to 4 Mega pixels) 2048 x 1536 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels <Video clip> VGA pixels QVGA pixels LCD m[...]

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    EN-43 User’s Manual >> TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the ViviCam 3105s for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Power supply Symptom The power does not come on. The power cuts out during use. The batteries run out quickly. The batteries or ViviCam [...]

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    EN-44 Digital Camera >> Symptom Even if I press the shutter button, the ViviCam 3105s does not shoot. Images do not appear on the LCD monitor. The flash does not fire. The flash cannot recharge. The image is dark. Cause The batteries are running low. The power is not on. The ViviCam 3105s is not in shooting mode. The internal memory or memory[...]

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    EN-45 User’s Manual >> Playback Symptom Cannot playback. The contents of memory card cannot be played back. Files cannot be deleted. Cannot format a memory card. Cause It is not set to playback mode. You played back a memory card that was not formatted by this device. The file is protected. You played back a memory card that was not formatt[...]