Vivitar Vivicam 3315 User Manual

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LANGUAGE
Selects the OSD menu language. There are eight languages:
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Traditional
Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. (Default=English)
Select a language using the arrow buttons: 
, press OK
Control returns to the SETUP MENU automatically when the
change is made.
 Language preference is retained when the camera
       is powered off
SOUND
Enables/disables the sound effects (beeps) associated with
camera operations. You may choose to turn on, or off,
camera sound effects which occur each time a camera button is
pressed. (Default=OFF)
Use the arrow buttons: 
 to select on/off, press OK
Control returns to the SETUP MENU when the change is made.
 The sound preference setting is retained when the
       camera is powered off
FORMAT MEDIA
Formats the SD memory card and erases all data from the card.
Use the arrow buttons: 
 to select FORMAT MEDIA, press OK
“Are You Sure?” will be displayed
Use the arrow buttons: 
 to select YES, press OK
The memory card will be reformatted.
      (Select NO to cancel and return to the SETUP MENU)
“RESET IMAGE NO.?” will be displayed
Use the arrow buttons: 
 to select YES or NO, press OK
*  Resetting the image number will cause images in the camera
       to be sequentially numbered beginning again from 0001.
      SOUND
ON
OFF
  FORMAT MEDIA
ARE YOU SURE?
YES
NO
      LANGUAGE
      LANGUAGE  
						

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VIDEO MODE
Sets video output format. The camera supports NTSC and PAL
video formats. Select the appropriate video type for
the connected device (e.g. NTSC TV or PAL TV).
USB CONFIGURATION
The V3315 supports two USB modes: DISK DRIVE
and SILENT VIDEO.
DISK DRIVE: This mode is to transfer pictures to your PC
SILENT VIDEO: For PC camera mode
AUTO POWER OFF
The camera will turn off automatically after no-operation
or 90 seconds. You may specify a power-off time of:
3, 5, 10, or 30 minutes.
LIGHT FREQUENCY
The V3315 supports different lighting frequencies:
50HZ and 60HZ. Select the correct frequency
for your region.
PC Mode
Images can only be transferred to your PC via USB in DISK DRIVE mode.
There are no menus associated with this mode, and no buttons are active in this mode.
   VIDEO MODE
NTSC
PA L
   USB CONFIG
DISK DRIVE
SILENT VIDEO
LIGHT FREQUENCY
50HZ
60HZ
AUTO POWER OFF
3 Min
5 min
10 Min
30 Min
Cancel  
						

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Transferring Images to Your Computer
Before transferring images to your computer, please review the following guidelines -
Operating Environments
*  Images stored in the camera can be transferred to a computer using the USB cable
Windows -
OS: MS Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me, or Windows XP
Memory: 64 MB RAM
Other:CD-ROM drive, USB port
Macintosh (Download Only - PC camera mode not supported for Mac) -
OS: Mac OS 9.0 or higher
CPU: Power PC or higher
Memory: 64 MB RAM
Other:CD-ROM drive, USB port
Note:  Imaging software applications included with the V3315 are supported on PC only
Trademarks -
  Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows Me, and Windows XP are
   registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.. and other countries.
  Macintosh, Mac OS and Power PC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer
   in the U.S. and other countries.
  Other company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
   respective owners.
Driver Installation
If you are planning to transfer your images to a computer, make sure to complete the camera driver
installation before the camera connection. The steps are as below:
1. Insert the V3315 CD-ROM disc into your CD-ROM drive
2. The setup program starts - follow the on screen instructions to complete the driver installation
3. Restart your computer  
						

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Connecting the Camera to Your Computer
1.  Plug one end of the USB cable into the camera USB port
2.  Plug the other end of the USB cable to your computer’s USB port
         * Downloading images consumes battery power very quickly - use an external SD memory card
reader or an AC power adapter whenever transferring images to your computer
          * “Disk Drive” will appear on the LCD display when connected to a computer
Downloading Images
1.  After connecting the camera, power-on the camera
2.  From the Windows desktop, double-click on My computer to find “Removable Disk” (the camera)
3.  Double click on Removable Disk and subsequent folders to locate your Images and Videos
4. Drag & Drop, or Cut & Paste image files from the Removable Disk to a new folder in your hard disk
5. Once the copy process has been completed, the images have been successfully downloaded
          from the camera to your computer
Using the V3315 as a  PC Camera (PC only)
The V3315 can also serve as a PC video camera using third-party video software such as Microsoft
NetMeeting or Video Maker (XP):
1. Make sure you have installed the camera video driver
2. Set the V3315 to USB silent video mode -
     * From the Setup Menu, USB CONFIG, select SILENT VIDEO (see page 22)
3. Connect the USB cable to the camera and to your PC’s USB port
4. Place the camera on a desktop or on top of your computer monitor
5. Turn on the camera
6. Launch Microsoft NetMeeting or Video Maker and follow the instructions for that application
  For more information about the operation of your video application software, please
           refer to its respective software help files and documentation  
						

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Specifications
Effective pixels           1.3 Mega Pixels
Image Sensor1.3 Mega Pixel  CMOS
Color 10 Bit (RGB)
Image Resolution ModesFull: 1280 x 1024
Half: 640 x 480
Lens Fixed Focus
Focal length 9.0 mm
Focal RangeFour feet to infinity
Zoom 2X Digital Zoom
Shutter Speed 1/20 to 1/2500 second
Exposure Compensation+/- 1.5 EV in 0.3 EV steps
White Balance Auto, Manual
MemoryInternal: NAND type Flash memory 8 MB
External: SD (secure digital) memory card (optional)
Compression Method         JPEG
File FormatEXIF, DPOF, AVI (Motion JPEG)
Operating SystemWindows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me, and XP
Mac OS 9.0, or later
PC Camera Mode Windows 98, 2000, Me, XP (Mac not supported)
Software (for PC only) MGI Photo Suite SE, Photo Vista
Language Support English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Italian,
Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Flash Built-In: Auto, On/Fill, OFF, Red-Eye Reduction
Self-timer 10 seconds delay
i/o Ports DC power in, USB port, Video Output (NTSC/PAL)
USB Frame Rate 14.8 frames/sec. (VGA, QVGA)
(Note: The USB frame rate is dependant on your PC)
Power Source 2 AA size (Alkaline, Lithium battery); AC-Adapter (optional)
Weight Approx. 120 grams without battery
Dimension106 mm x 65 mm x 35 mm
* Features, Options, and Specifications are subject to change without notice
Service and Support -
 For Customer Service and Technical Support, visit Vivitar on the worldwide web at www.vivitar.com