ECam User Manual and Quick Reference Guide Thank you for purchasing the Vivitar ECam Digital Camera. Ecam brings to you the ease-of-use of a traditional camera, combined with high-tech functionality. ECam captures up to 24 images. 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 email them. This booklet is divided into two sections.
Section 1 - ECAM Quick Installation Guide Follow the these steps to get ECam working for you - Step 1: Install the Battery -• ECam uses a standard 9-volt DC battery. When Ecam is put into its package there is a piece of tape over the two battery terminals. Remove this tape. • Open the battery compartment. Use your thumb to slide the battery door open. After you have removed the tape from the battery terminals, insert the battery into the compartment.
shutter button to take a picture. ECam will beep once to tell you that the picture was taken. If ECam makes three lowbeeps, it is telling you that it was not ready to take a picture. Try again. Step 3: Connect ECam to your Computer -• • Plug the large end of the cable that comes with ECam into a 9-pin port on the back of your computer. Plug the small end of the ECam cable into the data port on ECam Step 4: Install the Software -• Install the Live Pix Looney Tunes software.
Getting to Know ECam 2 6 9 12 10 7 3 8 5 1 11 4 1. On/Off switch - 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 beeps once.
3. 4. Lens - Ecam looks through the lens to take a picture. 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.
Section 2 - ECam User Manual Contents -What Comes with ECam? What is on the CD-ROM? How do I take a Picture with ECam? How many Pictures Can ECam take? How do I know when ECam's Memory is Full? How do I Erase Pictures so I can take more? What do the red LEDs Mean? What do the Sounds Mean? How do I Use the Self-Timer? Let's Talk About Batteries…….
What Comes with ECam? ECam comes with the following items – • • • • • • ECam Digital Still Camera with Hand Strap ECam User Booklet Live Pix Looney Tunes Photo Print Studio CD-ROM Looney Tune Software Template Booklet A cable which connects Ecam to your PC 9 Volt battery What is on the CD-ROM? The CD-ROM contains Looney Tunes Photo Print Studio.
How do I take a Picture with ECam? Taking a picture with ECam is easy. Simply turn ECam on, look at your subject through the viewfinder, and press the shutter button. 1. Turn ECam on by sliding the Power button (Item 1) to the right. When the camera powers -up, you will hear two short beeps ("beep-beep"). 2. Look through the viewfinder (Item 9). 3. To take a picture, press the shutter button (item 2), just like a traditional camera.
How many Pictures Can ECam take? ECam can hold twenty-four (24) pictures. When ECam's memory is full, the red LED (item 12) will be bright, steady red. Once ECam's memory is filled, you must erase them before taking new ones. After your erase these 24 pictures you can reuse ECam's memory over and over thousands of times. It's like have an endless roll of film! To save your images permanently, transfer them from ECam to your PC. A technical note just for Kids: ECam's memory is "volatile".
How do I Erase Pictures so I can take more? Erasing old pictures is simple. There are three ways. 1) Every time you transfer images from ECam to your computer, the images will be moved out of ECam to your computer and now ECam is "empty" and ready to take 24 more images. 2) If ECam's memory is full, the red LED on the back (item 12) will be a bright, steady. You can erase all 24 images if you hold the shutter button (item 2) for more than three seconds.
What do the Sounds Mean? If you hear this sound - ECam is saying - After ECam is switched on - two short beeps (high pitch) ECam is ready to take pictures After you press the shutter button - one short beep (high pitch) ECam has successfully taken a picture. This is called the "confirmation tone" After you press the shutter button - three short boops (low pitch) ECam is not ready.
How do I Use the Self-Timer? ECam has a 10-second self-timer. To use this function press and hold the self-timer button down and then press the shutter button. This will activate the self-timer LED that will begin to flash once per second for ten seconds (ten flashes). After the tenth flash, ECam will take a picture. Let's Talk about Batteries………. ECam camera uses a standard 9-volt "transistor radio" battery. • • • • Even when ECam is turned OFF, there is a very slight drain on the batteries.
Note: When fitting a battery into ECam, check the polarity markings on the battery to ensure that you insert the battery correctly. ECam reminds you to turn it off -ECam is designed to remind you to turn if off. If ECam has not been used for a while, it will sound a double-beep every minute. In this condition ECam has gone into a power-saving sleep mode. Turn ECam off to preserve the battery. Technical note for kids: Please don't forget to turn off ECam. It will double-beep for days.
What kind of Computer do I need? • • • • • • • An IBM compatible PC with a Pentium processor Microsoft Windows 95, or Windows 98. (Windows 3.
How do I Connect ECam to My Computer? In order to connect ECam to your computer you must 1) install the software, 2) connect ECam to your computer using the included cable. 3) Start the software and download pictures from ECam to your computer. Additional detail follows - Software Installation -Install the Live Pix software. Insert the CD-ROM into your CDROM drive. It is designed to automatically run. If it does not, follow these steps for Windows 95 or 98.
desktops have two serial ports, many times your mouse, or possibly an external modem will occupy one of them. It is further possible that your computer may have a 25 pin male serial connector. If this is the case, you may purchase a 25F to 9M adapter at a local electronics or computer store. However, do not purchase a “null modem” adapter, as it will not work) Connect the small end of the cable to the ECam, to the port marked “I O l O l”.
What are ECam's Technical Specifications? • • • • • • • • • • • • • Image Resolution: 160 x 120 pixels Image Sensor: CMOS Color: 24-bit (16.7 million colors) Memory: 4 Mbit internal memory Storage: 24 images Data compression: None File 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.
Trouble Shooting and Technical Support If your ECam does not appear to work properly, please do not return it to the store for technical assistance. For technical assistance consult our website at www.vivitar.com Here are a few basic guidelines to solving problems with ECam1) Review this Owner’s booklet.
If your computer will not connect to ECam Connecting a digital camera to a personal computer is perhaps the most challenging (sometimes-frustrating) aspects of consumer digital imaging today. If your computer cannot connect to ECam your 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).
Warranty Policy ECam is under warranty for a period of ninety (90)days the date of purchase, by the original purchaser. In case of defects in materials or workmanship, Vivitar Corporation will repair or replace ECam free of charge within the warranty period. This warranty applies to the camera only. This warranty does not include batteries, or other accessories that have not been manufactured by Vivitar Corporation.
freight prepaid and said freight shall be non-refundable, unless otherwise agreed upon by Vivitar and authorized in writing. In-warranty period, replacements are warranted only to the remaining, unexpired portion of the original warranty period applicable to the repaired or replaced parts. This warranty only applies to parts and labor provided by the Seller under valid warranty claims, and is contingent upon proper use of the Product.
return authorization number (RMA#) and instructions as to how and where said equipment should be shipped. RMA numbers are only valid for 14 days from the date of issuance. Any merchandise received after this time or without the RMA # will be refused. Vivitar reserves the right to reject any non-acceptable means of transportation.
FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Cautions and Warnings -Protect ECam from physical dangers Take care not to drop ECam. This may cause a problem. If ECam has been dropped or the case has been damaged, switch the camera off, disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter) and then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use ECam if it is damaged as this may cause a fire or electric shock.
wrap the ECam or the optional AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up and distort the case, or cause a fire. Do not use this ECam near water with the AC adapter. This may cause an electric shock. Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter. This may cause an electric shock. Battery Cautions Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with Ecam.
General Precautions Do not use ECam if it is emitting smoke, is unusually hot to the touch, is emitting any unusual odor or noise, or is in any other abnormal state. If any of these things are happening, stop using ECam immediately. Get an adult to help you. Have them turn the camera off, and disconnect the power (battery or AC power adapter). Never attempt to repair or modify ECam yourself. Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electric shock.
