Vivitar Vivicam 3305 User Manual

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System Requirements
Pentium 166 MHz processor or higher
Windows 98/2000/ME
Available USB port
At least 32 MB RAM
80 MB available hard disk space
CD-ROM drive
Color monitor(800x600 24-bit or higher recommended)
Preparing the Power Supply
Using Batteries
1. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.
2. Insert 4 batteries with the correct polarity as shown on the
    inner side of the battery cover.
3. Close the battery cover.
On Battery Usage
Use 4 “AA” type batteries only.
Do not...

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Batteries should be inserted in the battery compartment with the “+” and “-” sides facing correctly.
Batteries should be replaced when the battery indicator appears an empty icon.
To improve battery performance, replace all installed batteries at the same time and keep batter awa
from heat.
Do not drop, puncture or disassemble batteries.
Take off all the installed batteries if they won’t be used for a long period of time since the last time.
Using the Power Adapter
1. Open the connector cover and...

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Attaching the Strap
1. Insert the thin end of the strap into the strap holder.
2. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop of thin cord
    and pull the strap tight.
Setting the Date and Time
Switch to SETUP mode and then power on the camera, the Setup menu appears.
Press the OK button to select DATE/TIME.  The cursor skips to the data field as the OK button being
pressed.  Use the arrow buttons (           ) to make the change.  For more details, please refer to page
29.
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Identifying the Parts
Top View
Front View
Status LCD
Power Button
 Shutter Button
Menu Button
Flash Mode ButtonResolution/Quality Button
Operating Mode Knob
Viewfinder Window
 Flash
Lens Focus Knob
 Jack Cover  

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Rear View
Bottom View
Viewfinder
LED 1
LED 2
LCD MonitorUp/Backward/Self-timer
Buttons
Down/Forward Buttons
OK Button
Display ButtonStrap Holder
Battery Cover
 Tripod SocketCF Cover  

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Operating Mode Knob
The camera provides 5 different operating modes for your selection:
1. Record Mode
2. Play Mode
3. Setup Mode
4. Erase Mode
5. PC Mode
Status LCD
The status LCD contains the following indicators:
1. Resolution Indicator
2. PC Mode Indicator
3. Image Quality Indicator
4. Battery Power Indicator
5. Flash Mode Indicator
6. Images Remaining/Image Number Indicator
7. Self-timer Indicator  

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LCD Monitor
The LCD Monitor shows the current image information:
1. Resolution
2. Quality
3. Time
4. Date
5. File Name
Connectors
USB Port
Video Port
DC IN Port
Basic Operations
How to record an image?
To record an image, perform the following:
1. Power on the camera.
2. Set the operating mode to RECORD     .
     LED1 will be on under Record mode
USB Port
DC IN Port Video Port
If there is no internal memory built in your camera, you have to insert a CF card first before
photoshooting.  

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3. Use the viewfinder window or LCD Monitor to frame the image.
     Press the Display button to turn on the LCD Monitor for usage.
4. Press the Shutter button.
     LED2 is blinking while capturing images.
Precaution
To perform a successful photo shooting, please follow the instructions below before starting your
camera tasks.
On Camera Holding
  Hold the camera firmly with both hand and brace your elbows
  lightly against your body.
  Take care to keep your fingers, hair and the camera strap away...

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How to playback images?
To playback the images recorded in the CF card, make sure to insert the card before the image
review.
To playback the images recorded in the camera (internal memory), do not insert any CF card or the
camera will not be able to read the internal data with an external memory card attached.
You can review the recorded images either on the LCD Monitor or on a TV.  To playback images,
perform the following:
On the LCD Monitor
1. Power on the camera.
2. Set the operating mode to...

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How to delete images?
To delete the images recorded in the CF card, make sure to insert the card before deletion.
To delete the images recorded in the camera (internal memory), do not insert any CF card or the
camera will not be able to read the internal data with an external memory card attached.
DELETE CURRENT
1. Power on the camera.
2. Set the operating mode to DELETE     . Delete menu appears
3. Press the OK button to select Delete current.The last captured image will then be shown up.
4. Use the...