Vivitar viv-cv-530v user manual Using Your Camera as a Webcam

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Using Your Camera as a Webcam

Your camera, when plugged into your computer, can also be used as a Webcam with most instant messenger and web conferencing applications that support video.

On PC: The webcam driver is installed on your computer when you install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software for this device.

1.Open your web conferencing application to activate the video camera option.

2.Rotating lines will appear on the camera‟s LCD screen to show that it is active and in webcam mode.

3.Place your camera as desired and begin to use as a webcam.

Note:

Use the settings option of your web conferencing application to change the settings if needed.

If you have a built-in camera on your computer, use the settings option of your web conferencing application to choose this „Dual Mode Camera‟.

The camera does not have a microphone.

On Mac: The webcam driver is installed on your computer when you install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager for this device.

To preview the webcam video feature and open the Webcam application window, please follow these instructions:

1.Click the “Macintosh HD” icon on the desktop

2.Click the “Library” folder

3.Click the “QuickTime” folder

4.Click the “DT03_pccam” to open the Webcam application for Mac.

5.Once you see the object appearing in the Webcam application window, close the window and open your instant messenger or web conferencing application to begin using this camera as a webcam on your computer.

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Contents VIV-CV-530V Table of Contents Camera Maintenance and Care IntroductionKey Features What‟s IncludedComputer System Requirements Windows OSQuick Look at Your Camera Battery Installation Preparing Your Camera for UseEnergy Saving Feature Starting Your CameraHow to Proceed when your Camera Memory is Full Taking PhotosCapturing Pictures Power Off Mode Powering On Your CameraPowering Off Your Camera Continuous Shoot ModeVideo Mode Self-Timer ModeClear Last Mode Delete Last Photo Clear All Mode Delete All PhotosPhoto Resolution Mode Compression Mode Frequency Page Connecting your Camera to the Computer Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to your ComputerGetting Started Using Your Camera as a Webcam Page Sakar Warranty Card What Is Not Covered By WarrantyWhat To Do When Service Is Required Technical Support Technical Specifications 16MB SdramIf I have a MAC, will the camera work? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I make sure I dont lose important pictures? If the webcam does not work?