Vivitar Vivicam 3301 User Manual

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Video Conferencing with Netmeeting 
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The ViviCam 3301 can be used with Microsoft NetMeeting. Follow these instructions: 
1.  Connect the ViviCam 3301 to your computer with the USB cable. The camera will power on 
automatically. 
2.  Launch NetMeeting.  Go to Start → Programs → Accessories → Communications → NetMeeting. 
3.  After NetMeeting starts, click the Tools menu, select Video and click “Send”.  A video window 
opens (My Video).  You can start and stop sending video using the controls on this window. 
Note: For more information on using NetMeeting and to download the latest version, 
browse to the Microsoft Web site at  http://www.microsoft.com/windows/netmeeting/ 
You can also use the ViviCam 3301 as a video conferencing camera with popular Instant Messengers 
such as Microsoft MSN with NetMeeting, Yahoo!  Messenger, and AOL Instant Messenger (AIM).  For 
details on how to use individual instant messaging programs, please contact the service provider directly. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
						

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ViviCam 3301 QUICK TIPS 
Capturing Images Indoors – General Tips 
• Try to capture images in an area where there are a lot of colors and patterns.  If taking a portrait 
image of a person, make sure the clothing does not have a high contrast to the background (e.g. 
white shirt against black background). 
• Depending on the subject and the indoor conditions, it is generally better to have the light source at 
an angle (e.g. 45 degrees) from the subject instead of directly in front of or directly behind the 
subject.  
• Avoid an area where a wall is the main portion of the image. 
• Avoid light sources positioned directly behind or directly in front of your subject. 
• Normally indoors lighting is diffused.  Therefore, avoid bright light sources in the image. A large 
variation in the lighting of a scene (e.g. shaded hallway and bright entryway) can cause improper 
exposure. 
• Don’t shoot directly into a light or sun. 
• Try to avoid any mixture of different lighting such half sunlight and half-fluorescent light. 
• Images of a computer screen may include lines and artifacts. 
• Avoid an object in the image that could reflect light and that is close to the person taking the image 
(e.g. glass bottle, white shirt, glasses, etc.). 
Capturing Images Outdoors – General Tips 
• Try to capture images in an outdoor setting where there are a lot of colors and patterns. 
• It is better to have the subject facing the sunlight instead of having their back to the sunlight. 
• Try to position your subject close to the center of the image.   
• Avoid taking an image where there is a shiny surface or reflective area in the image (e.g. glass, 
metal). 
• Avoid pointing the camera directly at a shiny surface.  
• Do not capture images of high-contrast with both shaded and sun lit areas together.  While the 
ViviCam 3301 does adjust for this, it is unable to adjust for vast differences in lighting as compared 
to the human eye.   
						

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ViviCam 3301 SPECIFICATIONS 
Image Sensor 1/2” -inch  1.3 M-Pixel sensor 
Image Resolution 
1280x1008 
640 x 480 
Image Capacity 16 images   64 images 
Image Format JPEG  
Streaming Snapshots 320 x 240  160 x 120 
 30 seconds  100 seconds 
Video Format * AVI 
PC Camera 15 fps  
Internal Memory 8MB SDRAM 
Exposure Control Automatic 
White Balance Control Automatic 
Lens Focal Length 8.79 mm (equivalent to 43 mm on 35 mm camera) 
Range of Focus 96 inches(1.4m) to infinity 
Lens Aperture F/2.8 
Shutter Speed 1/15~1/1500 sec. (electronic shutter) 
LCD Status Display Monochrome status and information LCD 
Computer Interface USB v1.1 
Power Source 1 x AAA alkaline battery  
Power Saving Automatic power off, one minute 
Operating System Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP 
Camera Dimension 2.2” x 2” x 0.83” (56 x 53 x 21 mm) 
Camera Weight Approximately two ounces  (without battery) 
  
 * Video is converted from streaming snapshot images (JPG frames) into a motion-JPEG AVI video clip 
using the V3301 driver software.  Video length varies.   
						

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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Problem Possible cause Solution 
The batteries are discharged. Replace the batteries with freshly charged ones. 
The batteries are inserted 
incorrectly. Check the battery orientation. 
The camera has no 
power. 
Is the camera connected to a 
computer? The camera’s buttons are not functional when 
connected to a PC.  Disconnect the camera to 
capture more images. 
Is the camera’s power on?  The camera powers off automatically after 
approximately one minute.  Make sure the 
camera’s power is ON before taking an image. The camera won’t 
capture an image. 
Is the camera connected to a 
computer? The camera’s buttons are not functional when 
connected to a PC.  Disconnect the camera to 
capture more images. 
Use the TWAIN driver utility to capture an image 
while connected to a PC. 
The images are 
blurry. The camera or subject was 
moving when the image was 
capture. Hold the camera steady to capture images. The 
minimum focus distance is about two feet.  
Objects closer than 2 feet will not be in focus. 
The image is too 
light. You are facing a bright light 
when taking the image. Change the angle of the image so that bright 
lights do not shine directly towards the camera 
lens.