Vivitar Vivicam 3340 User Manual

  Battery status:     : Full battery power 
   : Medium battery power : No/low battery power 
   : Images Number / Function Display 3.3 LED Indicators 
There are two LEDs on the backside of the camera, below 
the viewfinder window.  
 
Their functions are described in the following table: 
Indicator/Status Description ON Camera is busy or the flash is 
charging. Please wait until the 
red LED goes off. (Note: if the 
flash is set to OFF – the Red LED 
will generally go off much 
quicker.) RED LED –...

 3.4 Using an SD or MMC Memory Card (Optional card) 
Your camera supports Secure Digital (SD) or Multi-media 
Memory Cards (MMC).  Using a memory card allows you to 
take more images. 
 
When a memory card is inserted into the camera memory 
card slot, the camera will automatically use the card in 
preference to the memory built-in to the camera itself.  
 
To use your camera with a memory card, turn off the 
camera and insert the SD/MMC card into the memory card 
slot in the battery compartment. 
· Your...

 4. GETTING STARTED 
· Before using your camera insert two AA batteries into 
the battery compartment.  Note the proper 
orientation. 
· During operation, if the battery power gets very low, 
a warning message  “LOW” message will appear on 
the Status LCD.  Please replace the new batteries 
immediately to ensure normal operation. 
· Note: If you are NOT using a memory card your 
images will be stored in the internal memory.  If you 
remove the batteries from your camera for more than 
20 seconds your...

 4.2 Taking Images 
 
Power up the camera, locate a subject in the viewfinder and 
you are ready to take images (pictures).  Press the Shutter 
button to take an image.  
 “CAP.” (short for Capture) will appear on the Status LCD and the image will be stored in memory.  In about four seconds 
you will be able to take another image. (If you are using the 
internal flash it may take 15 – 25 seconds to recharge the 
flash capacitor.) 
· If you are using a memory card, the  icon will 
appear in the...

 4.3 Operational Functions and Modes Photo (FOTO) Function  Delete Function  
Movie Mode  
Setup Mode     

 4.4 Functions and Modes Your camera has two functions and two modes.  
 
Functions include: 1) Taking images, 2) Deleting images. 
 
Modes include: 1) Movie Mode, 2) Setup Mode. 
 
Modes & functions are described in the following paragraphs. The Photo (FOTO) Function – Taking Images 
1. Press the Mode button and “FOTO” will appear on the 
Status LCD. Then, press the Shutter button to enter the 
FOTO submenus. 
2. Scroll through the FOTO submenus by pressing the 
Select button. There are three FOTO...

 5. RESOLUTION (RES) submenu. Use the Select button to set the still-image resolution to either Mid: 640x480 or 
Fine: 1280x1024. Press the Shutter button to confirm 
your selection.  Note: Fine resolution will result in much 
better images, whereas Mid resolution will allow you to 
store more images in available memory space. 
NOTE 
· If you ENABLE the flash, the flash capacitor circuit will 
be charged and the red (BUSY) LED will blink for 15 – 
30 seconds. The time between images (shot-to-shot 
time)...

 Movie Mode – Capturing Silent Movies 1. Press the Mode button three times and “MOV” will 
appear on the Status LCD. Press the Shutter button to 
set the camera to the Movie Mode. 
2. When the camera is in the Movie Mode, “MOV” will be 
displayed continuously on the Status LCD. 
3. Press and hold the Shutter button to begin recording a silent video clip (no audio). “REC” will appear on the Status LCD during the capture (recording) process. Release the 
Shutter button to stop recording. If memory is full...

 Setup Mode  1. Press the Mode button four times and “SET.” will appear 
on the Status LCD. Press the Shutter button to enter the 
setup submenus. 
2. Scroll through the Setup submenus by pressing the 
Select button. There are three Setup submenus:  
SELF-TIMER (TMR), FREQUENCY (FRQ), and USB (USB). 
Press the Shutter button to enter a submenu. 
3. SELF-TIMER (TMR) submenu.  Press the Select button 
to ENABLE or DISABLE the self-timer function. Press the 
Shutter button to confirm your selection. 
4....

 5. INSTALLING DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE 5.1 Driver Installation – for PC users 
Your camera will operate with your computer as a HARD 
DISK DRIVE (HDD). PC users can enjoy the additional 
feature of a PC CAMERA (CAM) for a direct (live) video feed 
to your PC. Make sure to install the camera driver before 
connecting the camera to your PC.  Installation steps are 
outlined in the following paragraphs: 
 
 
1. Insert the V3340 CD-ROM into your CD drive. 
2. The setup program should run automatically. The...