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Features of the camera :

1.  High speed processor with full functions.

2.  High quality images with SXGA resolution.

3.  Large aperture glass lens (F2.8)

4.  Low shot-to-shot time (~3s for Full * mode).

5.  Two resolutions (SXGA and VGA) and three types of quality.

6.  1.8-inch color LCD monitor (280x220 dots)

7.  10 buttons and 1 Mode dial.

8.  USB port for upload images and PC camera mode

9.  Built-in flash strobe (4 modes)

10. Compact Flash memory card (type 1) compatibility

11. Tripod mount

12. Using 4 x AA Alkaline batteries

13. Exposure compensation (-1.5 to +1.5 eV)

14. White Balance (Auto and 4 other types)

15. 2X Digital Zoom (VGA resolution)

16. Quick View (confirm save or not for the last image)

17. TV video out (PAL or NTSC selectable)

18. Slide show on the LCD monitor or TV screen

19. Folder selection (DCF compatibility)

20. Protect Files (Current/All)

21. Date/Time setting

22. 7 types of LCD monitor menu languages (European & Japanese)

23. Auto Power off (1, 2 or 3 minutes selectable)

24. Current photo or All photos erase

Summary of Contents for Vivicam 3550

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Page 2: ...ad to computer 16 View photos on TV 16 CF memory card 17 Connect to TV 17 Self timer Digital Zoom Shot to Shot time Rapid fire mode 18 Install the Arcsoft Programs and camera drivers in Windows 98 98S...

Page 3: ...ce Hand Strap 1 piece Alkaline Batteries AA size 4 pieces Default settings When you have just put in the batteries and powered up the camera Flash strobe Off Resolution FULL LCD monitor Off Auto Power...

Page 4: ...io frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not oc...

Page 5: ...osoft Windows 98 98SE Me 2000 XP are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Arcsoft PhotoStudio PhotoPrinter and PhotoFantasy are lic...

Page 6: ...ries can be used with this camera It will damage the camera if you use poor quality batteries Make sure all four batteries are fresh unused or fully charged Ensure that battery polarities are correct...

Page 7: ...modes 10 Compact Flash memory card type 1 compatibility 11 Tripod mount 12 Using 4 x AA Alkaline batteries 13 Exposure compensation 1 5 to 1 5 eV 14 White Balance Auto and 4 other types 15 2X Digital...

Page 8: ...f some of the settings are reset Eg The date and time will be reset to 01 01 00 12 00 As the camera is powered on the LCD monitor is off to save battery power Press the DISP button to turn it on if yo...

Page 9: ...he CF card holder cover 2 Insert the CF card as shown 3 Lock the ejector 4 Close the CF card holder cover 5 Turn the Mode Dial to Record mode Power on the unit 6 You can see the remaining number of ph...

Page 10: ...out the Compact Flash card c e CF 1 Power off the unit 2 Open the CF holder door 3 Unlock the ejector 4 Push down on the CF to release it 5 Take the CF card out with your fingers 6 Close the CF holde...

Page 11: ...e Tripod port Shutter Status LCD Flash Timer Resolution TV out USB port CF card holder door View Finder 1 8 TFT Display Power Mode Dial LCD monitor control buttons LED Hand Strap Mount Strobe Flash Vi...

Page 12: ...ion display as 3 x 3 thumbnails 10 ENTER Confirm the item selection Digital zoom in Record mode Mode Dial 5 modes selection Rec Record mode For taking pictures Play Play mode For reviewing the stored...

Page 13: ...ition It is not easy to see the image if you use it outdoor You need to increase the brightness For indoor you can use the default value 0 Quick View If it is set to On and the LCD monitor is set to O...

Page 14: ...using the CF card This can help organize your favorite photos in a better order For example You can create folder names from 101cnxnt to 999cnxnt Put a camera image file on the folder Insert the CF c...

Page 15: ...ill follow the numbering sequence before the media is formatted For example if 3 photos were taken before formatting after choosing No to Reset Image No the next photo taken after formatting will be n...

Page 16: ...being processed and saved as JPG file to the memory card PC Mode dial is turned to PC mode Front LED indication Off Self timer is not used Blinking Self timer is started Flash Strobe Modes It is prese...

Page 17: ...t the time interval from 1 to 10 seconds Folder select the folder you want to review Protect files to protect the photos from being erased Press DISP once to display the photo s information Press DISP...

Page 18: ...a is powered on you need to power off and on again to get the frame number matching the CF card memory size Do not change the directory folder names or file names from your PC If you do so the files c...

Page 19: ...elled Note Once 2 X Zoom is activated the image resolution will automatically be set to VGA i e HALF This simulates the effect of using a 2X zoom lens It is better to review the images on TV TFT Shot...

Page 20: ...r interface in Windows 98SE 1 Put the program CD ROM into the CD ROM drive it will do Autorun 2 Select your desired language and click OK button 3 Click Next button 4 Click Yes button if you accept th...

Page 21: ...ts of Arcsoft programs to install and click Next button 7 Change the name of the program folder if necessary and click Next button 8 Files are being copied to your computer 9 Click Finish button to in...

Page 22: ...y 16 When Removable disk installation is complete press MENU DOWN ENTER buttons on the camera to select Silent Video mode 17 Video driver will be installed in your computer 18 Drivers installation is...

Page 23: ...anel System Device Manager Imaging Devices Vivicam 3550 Video Camera Install Arcsoft programs and camera drivers in Windows 2000 XP OS Note The graphics shown are based on the user interface in Window...

Page 24: ...greement 5 Change the Destination Folder by clicking Browse button if necessary and click Next button 6 Select components of Arcsoft programs to install and click Next button 7 Change the name of the...

Page 25: ...mputer 9 Click Finish button to install camera drivers Install camera drivers 10 Click Next button to start camera driver installation 11 Click Continue Anyway button for Win XP or Yes button for Win...

Page 26: ...computer with the USB cord 16 The following screen will appear to signal the Removable Disk has been installed in your computer Click Cancel button to move on to video driver installation 17 Press MEN...

Page 27: ...utton to end 20 Drivers installation is complete Note The installed camera drivers may conflict other USB devices in your computer system Check the image files 1 Make sure the camera is connected to y...

Page 28: ...100cnxnt folder 4 The image files are shown on the right pane Check the video driver 1 Press MENU DOWN ENTER buttons on the camera to select Silent Video mode 2 Search through Start Control Panel Syst...

Page 29: ...3550 Digital Camera Suite and click PhotoStudio 2000 icon OR double click the shortcut created on your computer desktop 2 Search through File and click Select Source icon from the pull down menu 3 Hig...

Page 30: ...Default folder is C WINDOWS Desktop My Photos 6 Highlight the photos you want to save or click Select All icon to highlight all photos and click Save icon 7 To retrieve the saved photos click File Op...

Page 31: ...dows XP Vivicam 3550 Digital Camera Suite and click PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro icon OR double click the shortcut created on your computer desktop 2 Click get photo icon 3 Click Down arrow on the upper left...

Page 32: ...ocedures 5 Highlight the photos and click okay button 6 You may now set your print options Use PhotoFantasy NOTE The graphics shown are based on the user interface in Windows 98SE 1 Search through Sta...

Page 33: ...le photos 3 Select the template you want and click Okay icon 4 Click get photo icon and then click Add icon at the bottom NOTE You can also download photos from your digital camera by clicking on the...

Page 34: ...ur preset folder highlight the image file and click Open button 6 Click Okay icon 7 You can modify the image as you want Use your digital camera as a web camera 1 Start Windows Netmeeting or other sim...

Page 35: ...ou should see a live picture 4 Click Stop Video icon same as the Start Video icon to end Open User s Manual 1 Search through Start Programs All Programs for Windows XP Vivicam 3550 Digital Camera Suit...

Page 36: ...low Change the White Balance to other settings 13 I cannot use the CF card Power off and on the unit Check if the CF card is fully inserted 14 I cannot use the video camera Make sure you have selected...

Page 37: ...ye 11 Battery Power Alkaline AA battery x 4 6V 12 Auto Off 1 2 or 3 minutes selectable 13 Self timer Yes Delay time 10s 14 TV video out NTSC or PAL selectable 15 White Balance Auto Daylight Incandesce...

Page 38: ...inMe Win2000 128MB for WinXP 4 Minimum 300MB hard disk free capacity 1GB for WinXP 5 With USB port and CD ROM drive Users should note that camera driver installation in Windows XP environment is done...

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