Vivitar Vivicam 3345 User Manual
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11 3. To return to the main screen without deleting any file, press the Select button twice. DO NOT press the Shutter button. Deleting All Images and Videos 1. Press and hold the Select button for one second. The Delete Last icon will appear on the status LCD. Toggle to the Delete ALL icon by pressing the Select button again. 2. Press the Shutter button to delete ALL images and videos stored in the memory. The camera will beep to confirm that all files have been deleted from memory. 3. To return to the main screen without deleting any files, press the Select button again. DO NOT press the Shutter button. 4. Please note that if a memory card is used, the camera will delete images from the memory card only. If you want to delete images from internal memory, please remove the memory card and select Delete ALL again. Depending on the mode, the status LCD will display the following information: Image mode: number of images that can be stored in memory Movie mode: duration of a video that can be stored in memory (in seconds or minutes) After a deletion the status display updates to reflect the amount of memory. Because images of different resolution (one, two, or three-stars) occupy different amounts of memory, the number of images displayed on the status LCD may or may not change. Note: Delete ALL is the equivalent of formatting the memory card or the internal memory. Please download all your images and videos before “deleting all”. Refer to the section “Downloading Files to Your PC”.
12INSTALLING SOFTWARE Software Overview and Features The following software and drivers are included on the CD to enhance your digital imaging experience. (The ViviCam 3345 Driver is used only for Windows 98SE users.) Windows ME, 2000, and XP users can connect their 3345 camera directly to their computer with the supplied USB cable and download their images and videos without installing any software or drivers whatsoever. Note: Windows 98 users must install the driver software before connecting the camera to their PC for the first time. The ViviCam 3345 CD ROM also includes several image and video editing software titles for an enhanced imaging experience. These applications are not required to operate the camera. Adobe Acrobat Reader allows you to view PDF documents such as this manual. ViviCam 3345 Driver for Windows 98SE · Installs the driver for Windows 98SE users ViviCam 3345 User Manual · Selecting this option also installs a copy of the Owner’s Manual on your computer Adobe Acrobat Reader · Access this Owner’s Manual and other PDF documents Installing Software Applications & Drivers Insert the CD software into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The CD should auto run. If the CD does not auto run, go to Start ? Run, and type in “d:\setup.exe” (where D:\ is your CD- ROM drive). The ViviCam 3345’s Installer Menu will appear on the computer screen as shown:
13 Move your cursor over the software that you want to install on your computer, and click it once to begin the installation. Follow the on-screen instructions below to complete installing your software. When installing the ViviCam 3345 driver, a progress screen will appear: Click “Next” to start the installation. Wait for the application to install on your computer. When the installation is completed, the computer prompts you to reboot your system. Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” and click “Finish” to reboot your computer. Applications. Click on the desired software application to install and follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Acrobat Reader. Click the Acrobat Reader application to install and follow the screen instruction to complete installation. Note: It is important that you save and close all programs before rebooting your computer. Special Note for Windows 98SE Users. You may be prompted to restart your computer after each application is installed. When prompted by the computer to reboot, please select “No, I will restart my computer later” and click “Finish.” I install all software that you desire and then reboot your PC.
14MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to your PC After the software installation is completed, connect the ViviCam 3345 to the computer to download the images and videos. Follow these steps: 1. Power OFF the camera. 2. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on the ViviCam 3345. 3. Plug the larger end of the USB cable into the USB port of your computer. 4. The PC will detect a new hardware upon connection, and the camera will automatically power on. 5 The camera will display in the LCD to indicate it is connected to the computer.
15 DOWNLOADING IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR PC Downloading Using the Mass Storage function Windows 98SE Users. The driver installation must be completed before downloading files from the ViviCam 3345 to the computer. 1. Connect the ViviCam 3345 to your computer. 2. The ViviCam 3345 uses the USB “Mass Storage” approach so the computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable disk. For Windows XP, the Windows Wizard will launch (shown below). Select the desired operationoffered by Windows to Play, Find/Fix/Share Images, Open folders to view files, Take no action, Copy images to a folders on my computer, View a slideshow of the images, etc. and click “OK”. 4. For Windows 98se/Me/2000, go to “My Computer” and open “Removable Disk (E:)” or perhaps another letter. Double click on the “Removable Disk” icon. Find the folder “DCIM” inside the Removable Disk. Double-click to open the next folder labeled “100MEDIA”. Your image and video files are stored in this folder. > > 5. To transfer images to your computer, highlight the desired files, and choose one of the following methods: 1. Copy & Paste · Right-click on the highlighted files with the mouse and select “Copy”. · Go to the desired location, right-click again and select ”Paste”. 2. Drag & Drop · Left-click on the highlighted files with the mouse and hold down on the button. · Drag the files to the desired location and release the button.
16 Camera Maintenance Caring for Your Camera Do not store or use the camera in the following environments: · Very humid, dirty or dusty places · In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperatures, such as in a closed car during summer · Extremely cold places · Places that are subject to strong vibrations, smoke, or steam · Places that are subject to strong magnetic fields (near motors, transformers or magnets) · Places with chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products for a long period of time · In the rain or snow Operational & Storage Environment Store your ViviCam 3345 in a cool, dry place if you do not intend to use it for a long period of time. Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for more than 10 days. Do not exceed the following temperature and humidity ranges when using and storing your ViviCam 3345. Operating Temperature 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C) Operating Humidity 30% - 90% RH Storage Temperature -40°F - 158°F (-40°C - 70°C) Storage Humidity 10% - 85% RH Cleaning the ViviCam 3345 Use a small soft brush or lens pen to remove dust from the lens and LCD surface. Wipe the surface lightly with a soft, lint-free dry cloth. If needed, apply a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of lens cleaning paper and wipe it gently. Do not apply cleaning liquid directly to the lens. Do not touch the lens with your fingers. Do not scratch any part of the camera with sharp objects. Clean the camera’s body with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use volatile substances such as thinners, benzene or insecticide, as these may react with camera body and cause deformation to the camera.
17PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Image sensor 1.3 Mega Pixel sensor Internal memory 8 MB built-in flash memory Image resolution Superfine 1 Fine Economy Image resolution 1600 x 1200 1280 x 1024 640 x 480 Image capacity 2 8 images 12 images 49 images Video resolution 320 x 240 Video frame rate Variable, typically up to 8 fps Video capacity 2 Up to 28 seconds (no audio) File format JPEG (still images), AVI (video clips – no audio) Exposure Automatic with settings for Indoor and Outdoor White balance Automatic Lens focal length 8.8 mm Lens Type Fixed focus Range of focus 39“ to infinity (1m – infinity) Lens aperture F/2.8 Flash Modes Automatic, on (fill), off Display Monochrome status LCD Computer interface USB v1.1 type B, USB v2.0 full speed compatible Power source Two (2) AA battery Power Management Camera powers-off after 60 seconds of inactivity OS support Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, Mac OSX Camera dimension (LxWxD) 3.2 x 2.3 x 1.3 inches (91 x 57.5 x 30) mm Camera weight 4 ounces (80g) - Approximate, without batteries 1. By internal interpolation. Native resolution is 1280 x 1024 2. Image and video capacity varies depending upon scene content and complexity
18TROUBLESHOOTING If any problems arise with the ViviCam 3345, refer to this troubleshooting chart: Symptom Possible cause Solution The battery is drained. Change or recharge the battery. Also, check for correct polarity (orientation) of the batteries. The camera doesn’t turn on. Power button must be pressed for 3 to four seconds Press and hold the Power button until “ON” appears in the status display Is the camera turned on? The camera powers off automatically after 60 seconds. Make sure the camera’s power is ON before taking 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. The light condition is insufficient. Turn the flash mode to Flash ON. The camera won’t capture a image. The camera is processing. Wait for the camera to store files. The image number blinks at status LCD while the camera is processing and stops blinking when the camera is ready for use. I can’t download images to the PC. Connection may have failed. Check to ensure that all connections are secure. Look for Removable Disk under My Computer. I get a blurred image when downloading my images to my computer. There may be a momentary delay between pressing the shutter button and the actual exposure. Hold your ViviCam 3345 steady until you hear a “beep” which indicates the exposure is completed.