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3.  Lens - Ecam looks through the lens to take a picture. 

4.  Battery compartment - The 9 V battery goes behind this 

door.  To open the battery door slide it downward. 

5.  Self-Timer Button - To use the self-timer first press and hold 

the self timer button, and then press the shutter button.  The 
RED LED will blink ten times.  Then ECam takes a picture. 

6.  Self-timer LED  - This RED LED will blink ten times before 

ECam takes a timed-picture. 

7.  Data Port - When you connect ECam to your computer, 

plug the small end of the cable into the top hole.  This hole 
is labeled "I 0 I 0 I".  That’s the computer symbol for data. 

8.  AC adapter Port - If you have an AC adapter, plug it into the 

bottom hole. 

9.  View finder - Look through here before taking a picture. 

10.  Speaker - When Ecam has something to tell you it make 

sounds from this tiny speaker. 

11.  Tripod socket - On the bottom of ECam is a place where 

you can mount ECam onto a tripod.  This is often used with 
the self-timer feature. 

12.  Memory Full LED - When memory is full, this LED will turn 

red.  This tells you to STOP taking pictures and download 
the ones you have taken to your computer. 

 

Summary of Contents for ECam

Page 1: ...es Once you have finished taking your images you may download and view on your personal computer From there you can use the included image editing software to enhance your images before you print or e...

Page 2: ...e the battery door open After you have removed the tape from the battery terminals insert the battery into the compartment There is a decal inside that shows the proper way to place the battery The ro...

Page 3: ...n ECam Step 4 Install the Software Install the Live Pix Looney Tunes software You only need to do this once Insert the CD ROM into your CD drive It should run automatically Follow the screen messages...

Page 4: ...ch Slide to the right to turn ECam on When ECam turns on you will hear two short beeps Slide to the left to turn ECam off 2 Shutter button Press to take a picture Every time you take a picture ECam be...

Page 5: ...ct ECam to your computer plug the small end of the cable into the top hole This hole is labeled I 0 I 0 I That s the computer symbol for data 8 AC adapter Port If you have an AC adapter plug it into t...

Page 6: ...Erase Pictures so I can take more 10 What do the red LEDs Mean 10 What do the Sounds Mean 11 How do I Use the Self Timer 12 Let s Talk About Batteries 12 What kind of Computer do I need 14 How do I C...

Page 7: ...CD ROM The CD ROM contains Looney Tunes Photo Print Studio Looney Tunes is a project oriented software that allows you to take the images from your ECam and place them creatively into projects and tem...

Page 8: ...the viewfinder Item 9 3 To take a picture press the shutter button item 2 just like a traditional camera Each time ECam takes a picture successfully you will hear a single beep This is called the conf...

Page 9: ...m s memory is volatile This means that ECam requires a small amount of battery power to keep your pictures in memory If you remove or change the battery you will loose your images How do I Know when E...

Page 10: ...es if you hold the shutter button item 2 for more than three seconds You will hear many rapid beeps and the Red LED will turn off ECam memory is now empty 3 You can open the battery door and remove th...

Page 11: ...eds a little more time or it is too dark to take a picture After one minute where no one has paid attention to ECam two short beeps high pitch ECam is bored and wasting batteries To save your battery...

Page 12: ...hen ECam is turned OFF there is a very slight drain on the batteries This is required to retain your images that are in memory If you are not going to use ECam for a while days remove the battery Remo...

Page 13: ...ote for kids Please don t forget to turn off ECam It will double beep for days It will drive your parents crazy and it will run your battery dead in a few days or less Vivitar Corporation has been dev...

Page 14: ...for downloading your pictures A CD ROM drive to load and run the Live Pix software A color display monitor capable of displaying 800x600 16 bit color is preferred If your display is only capable of 64...

Page 15: ...or 98 Click on Start Run and then type d setup Enter or OK If a drive letter other than d identifies your CD drive use that letter in place of the d Follow the screen instructions to complete the ins...

Page 16: ...he port marked I O l O l How do I get ECam Pictures to my Computer Now that your software and cables are installed the final step is to download your ECam images to your computer 1 Connect the cable a...

Page 17: ...format BMP Range of focus 6 inches to 8 feet for best results Connectors AC adaptor RS232 serial port Weight 5 5 ounces with battery 4 5 ounces without Dimensions W 4 x H 3 x L 1 7 Recommended batter...

Page 18: ...ons Does it turn on Can you take a picture and does the camera beep If ECam beeps most likely it is functioning correctly 3 If you cannot get your ECam to connect to your computer the Looney Tunes sof...

Page 19: ...our computer s serial ports must be examined You can inspect your ports using the Windows device Manager Click on Start Settings Control Panel System Device Manager tab Ports COM LPT For assistance in...

Page 20: ...any kind Prior to returning a camera you must first obtain an RMA number from Vivitar Technical Support or Customer Service The RMA number a brief description of the difficulties encountered and proof...

Page 21: ...does not bear a serial number All obligations of seller under this warranty shall cease if any of the following occur 1 Products are subject to accident abuse alteration unusual physical and electric...

Page 22: ...oper packing or handling and for loss in transit not withstanding any defect or nonconformity in the equipment In all cases Vivitar has sole responsibility to determine the cause and nature of said pr...

Page 23: ...io communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception detecta...

Page 24: ...a fire or electric shock Do not leave ECam camera in hot places like a closed car or in direct sunlight High temperatures may hurt or even melt ECam Do not use Ecam if it has been dropped into water o...

Page 25: ...pping on it or dropping it Any of these may cause the battery to split or leak causing fire or injury Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for more than a few days or a week The battery w...

Page 26: ...r AC power adapter Never attempt to repair or modify ECamyourself Do not remove the camera casing This may cause an electric shock Your dealer or local authorized service facility should carry out int...

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