Vivitar Vivicam 3340 User Manual

							 ViviCam 3340 Digital Camera Users Mannual     
						

							  1. INTRODUCTION...............................................2  SPECIFICATIONS.............................................6 3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA..................8 4. GETTING STARTED........................................12 5. INSTALLING DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE.........19 6. TRANSFERRING IMAGES TO A COMPUTER.....22 7. USING YOUR CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA........27  Rev 030409 Table of Contents   
						

							 1. INTRODUCTION Please read through this manual carefully before using the 
camera and follow the instructions to derive full benefit from 
your camera. 1-1 Safety Precautions 
· The software CD-ROM disc packaged with the camera 
is designed for PC use only. 
· This product is a highly intricate device. Any attempt 
to disassemble it may cause electric shock from the 
internal components. 
 1-2 Before Using Your Camera 
Familiarize yourself with your new camera before taking 
any images of an important occasion (such as a wedding, 
graduation, or a trip).  Test the camera beforehand to 
ensure that it functions well.  Learn the features and 
characteristics of the macro function, movie mode, flash 
operations, shutter timing, and the process of image 
transfer (downloading) to your computer. 
 
Consider purchasing a memory card to expand the 
capacity of your camera.  Consider also a memory card 
reader to derive maximum benefit and ease of use of 
your camera.   
						

							 Copyright Restrictions 
Please observe copyright law and restrictions, as your 
new camera is a recording device. 
 
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) status display 
Your new camera includes an LCD information/status 
display that contains a small amount of liquid. If the LCD 
monitor is damaged, please observe the following 
precautions: 
 
1. If the liquid contacts the skin wipe the skin with a 
cloth and wash with water. 
2. If the liquid gets in the eye immediately rinse with 
fresh water for at least 15 minutes and then consult a 
physician as soon as possible. 
3. If anyone accidentally swallows the liquid rinse the 
mouth with water, drink large amount of water and 
induce vomiting. Consult a physician as soon as 
possible.   
						

							  1-3 Operational Cautions Your camera consists of intricate electrical and mechanical components.  
 Avoid exposing the camera to the following conditions: 
· Extremely damp and dusty places. 
· Sealed vehicles or places exposed to direct 
sunlight 
· Extreme high temperatures or heat. 
· Mechanical shock or vibration. 
· Smoke, fumes or steam. 
· Locations subject to strong magnetic fields. 
· Rain or snow. Do not open the battery cover when the power is on. If water has entered the camera, immediately turn the power OFF and remove the batteries. Maintaining your camera: 
· If lens, LCD display, or viewfinder windows 
become dirty, use a lens brush or soft cloth to 
wipe clean. Avoid touching the lens with your 
fingers. 
· Do not use any detergent or volatile solution, 
which will harm the camera case and paint. Only 
use a soft cleaning cloth.   
						

							 1-4 Common Accessories The following items are normally included with the Vivicam 3340 camera. (Note that accessories may vary by retailer.) 1. AA Batteries (2) 2. Wrist Strap  3. Software CD ROM (Driver and PC Applications)  4. USB Cable 5. Pouch  6. User’s Manual     
						

							 2. SPCIFICATIONS 2.1 Camera Specifications 
· Image resolution: Still images: Fine = 1280 x 1024 
(1.3M), Mid = 640 x 480 (VGA); Video = 320 x 240 
· Range of Focus: 
o Normal mode: 3 feet to Infinity  
o Macro mode: 8 to 10 inches 
· Internal Memory: 8M SDRAM.  Note that 4 MB of 
memory is allocated to image processing (buffering), 
and 4 MB is available for image storage 
· Image File Formats: JPEG (still images), AVI (movies) · Flash modes: Automatic, Off 
· Self-timer: 10 sec. delay 
· Power Supply: AA battery x2; USB 5V (in PC-CAM 
Mode) 
· Computer Interface: USB 
· Auto Power Off: The power will automatically turn off 
if no buttons are pressed after 60 seconds. 
· Memory Expansion slot:  For Secure Digital (SD) 
memory cards.  (Also compatible with MMC cards.)   
						

							 2-2 System Requirements To operate your camera with your computer the following minimum requirements are suggested.  For MAC users, only the USB Mass Storage Device function is available. PC users may use the PC/web cam feature. 
System Requirements (Windows) OS Microsoft Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP CPU Intel Pentium or higher RAM 64 MB or higher CD-ROM 4X speed CD ROM drive HDD 20 MB hard disk space USB port Available USB 1.1 port         Lycoris Desktop LX: same as PC requirements except OS   
System Requirements (Macintosh) OS Mac OS 8.6 or higher, including OSX  CPU PowerPC 601 processor or higher RAM 64 MB or higher CD-ROM 4X speed CD ROM drive HDD 20 MB hard disk space USB port Available USB 1.1 port   
						

							 3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 
3.1 Identifying the Features:   
 
  Front View Back View  (1) Shutter button 
(2) Power button 
(3) Mode button 
(4) Select button 
(5) LCD information display 
(6) Viewfinder window 
(7) Macro switch 
(8) USB connector cover 
(9) Lens 
(10) Self-timer LED 
(11) Flash 
(12) Hand Strap eyelet 
(13) Battery door  
(14) Macro LED 
(15) Status LED 
(16) Viewfinder 
(17) Memory Card Slot           (SD/MMC)   
						

							 3.2 Information and Status LCD   Flash: 
 : Off 
   : Auto  : Self-timer 
     Image Resolution: 
  : 640x480 
 : 1280x1024  : Memory Card     Indicator 
     White Balance: 
   : Tungsten         : Sunny 
  : Fluorescent       : Cloudy 
 : Auto