Vivitar Vivicam 3301 User Manual

  
 
 
ViviCam 3301 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
User Manual 
 
   

  
ViviCam 3301 User Manual 
This manual is designed to assist you in using the ViviCam 3301.  Information in this document has been 
carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the absolute correctness of the contents.  
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. © Copyright 2004 Vivitar Corporation.   
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Table of Contents 
GETTING STARTED 1 
About the ViviCam 3301 1 
Unpacking the ViviCam 3301 1 
Camera Features 2 
Front View 2 
Rear View 2 
Changing the Camera Face Panel 3 
Changing the Camera Face Panel 3 
Note:  Be sure to download your images before changing the faceplate to avoid               losing your images or 
video clips. 3
 
Inserting a Battery 3 
CAPTURING IMAGES 4 
Turning the Camera ON and OFF 4 
LCD Information/Status Display 4 
Camera Icons and Descriptions 5 
Capturing Digital Still...

   Transfer Images & Videos with the ViviCam 3301 CamWizard 13
 
CamWizard Menu Options 13 
Saving Images and Videos to Your Computer  14 
Viewing A Slideshow 14 
View Video(s) in Windows Media Player  14 
View Images & Videos in the Camera  14 
Transfer Images with Ulead PhotoExplorer  15 
Save Images using Ulead PhotoExplorer 15 
USING THE VIVICAM 3301 AS A PC/WEB CAMERA 16 
Using the ViviCam 3301 as a PC/Web Camera 16 
Connecting the ViviCam 3301 to a PC  16 
Viewing Video Clips with Windows Media...

 1 
GETTING STARTED 
About the ViviCam 3301 
Congratulations on your purchase of the ViviCam 3301.  Your ViviCam 3301 has been ergonomically 
designed to allow you to quickly and easily capture quality digital images and short video clips without the 
trouble and expense of buying and developing film.  
With a 1.3 Mega-Pixel image sensor you are assured of clear images that can be printed, displayed on a 
web site, or sent to friends and family through e-mail.  The 1.3 Mega-Pixel image sensor is capable...

 2 
Camera Features 
Please refer to the following diagram to identify the ViviCam 3301 features: 
Front View 
                 
Rear View 
         
                

 3 
Changing the Camera Face Panel 
You can give the ViviCam 3301 a new appearance by changing the front panel.  The ViviCam 3301 comes 
with several cool-color faceplates that you can use interchangeably.  Follow these instructions to change the 
faceplate. 
1.  Turn the camera OFF.  
2.  Open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the camera by sliding the cover in 
the direction indicated by the arrow.  
3.  Remove the battery.  Notice the small hole underneath the battery.  Use a...

 4 
Capturing Images 
Turning the Camera ON and OFF 
• To turn the camera ON, press and hold the Power/Mode button for about two seconds.  
• To turn the power to OFF, press and hold the Power/Mode button for three seconds. 
 
Note: The ViviCam 3301 will automatically power off after 60 seconds of inactivity.  
LCD Information/Status Display 
The following icons are used in the Information/Status LCD display to present mode and setting options.  
Streaming 
Snapshot mode 
Delete 
mode 
Indoor/outdoor...

 5 
Camera Icons and Descriptions 
To select your desired setting, press the Power/Mode button to scroll through the different modes.  The 
icons will display in the status LCD.  Press the Shutter button to select a function while it is displayed.  The 
camera is now ready to capture a image or streaming snapshots according to your selected preferences. 
Note: If you do not press any button within five seconds, the LCD screen automatically 
returns to the operational mode screen – ready to capture an...

 6 
Capturing Digital Still Images  
1 1
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   Press the Power/Mode button once to turn the camera on. (Press and hold for about two seconds.) 
Default 
Setting
     (No images, indoor light, full battery, highest resolution) 
2 2
. .
   Press the Power/Mode button again to scroll to the setting you want: 
HI and   Selects 1280 x 1008 pixel resolution (best image quality)  
LO and        Selects 640 x 480 pixel resolution (lesser image quality, but you may capture more 
images) 
Press the Shutter button...