Vivitar Vivicam 3355 User Manual

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ViviCam 3355 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rev. 040317   
						

							 - 1 -  INDEX  
 
1. General Precautions 
2. Introduction 
3. Features of the ViviCam 3355 
4. Capturing Images 
5. Installing the driver and application Software 
6. Transferring Images To Your Computer 
7. Using The V3355 as a PC/Web Camera 
8. Inserting a Memory Card 
 
FCC STATEMENT 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: 
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation. 
 
Note: 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.  These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.  This equipment generates, 
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with 
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  However, there is 
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  If this equipment 
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by 
one or more of the following measures: 
 
¡ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 
¡ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 
¡ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected 
¡ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help 
 
Use of shielded cables is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC 
rules.  Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in 
the manual.  If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop 
operation of the equipment.  
						

							 - 2 - 1. General Precautions and Warnings 
 
Following these guidelines when using your V3355: 
¦ Protect your camera away from the following: 
- High temperatures and excessive humidity. 
- Direct sunlight or other heat sources. 
- Dust. 
- Excessive vibration. 
¦ Do not use camera outdoors if it is raining or snowing. 
¦ If the lens or the viewfinder becomes dirty, clean them with a lens brush or soft, clean cloth. 
Avoid touching the lens with your fingers. 
¦ If water or a foreign substance should get in the camera, turn the camera off immediately and 
remove the batteries. 
¦ Do not open the camera case or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components 
may create risk of electrical shock or fire. 
¦ Do not open the battery compartment when the camera power is on. 
¦ Transfer important images to your computer as soon as possible to avoid losing image data. 
 
Note:  Images and movie clips can be stored and retained in camera memory only as long as a 
battery is present and in good condition.  If the battery goes dead or is removed your images 
and movie clips will be lost.  Make sure to download your images as soon as possible. 
 
¦  Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time.  The 
batteries may leak and soil the battery compartment.  If the batteries leak, clean and wipe the 
battery compartment carefully and install new batteries.  Wash your hands carefully if you 
touch the battery fluid. 
 
¦ WARNING:  Handling the USB and AV cables on this product may expose you to lead, a 
chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive 
harm.  Wash hands after handling. 
 
¦ For drivers, revisions to this manual, and manuals in other languages please updates, refer to our 
website. 
 
TRADEMARK INFORMATION - 
 
Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 
Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  Other names and products may be 
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner.  
						

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2. V3355 Introduction 
 
2.1 Specifications 
¦ Resolution: 
 Digital Still Images: 
o 1280 x 1024 pixels 
o 640 x 480 pixels 
 Movie clips: 
o 320 x 240 pixels 
 PC Camera mode: 
o 640 x 480 pixels 
o 320 x 240 pixels 
o 160 X 120 pixels 
¦  Still-Image Quality (compression) selections:  High, and Low quality 
¦ Range of Focus: 3 feet to infinity from camera 
¦ 24-bit full color 
¦ File formats: 
o Still images: JPG 
o Movie clips: AVI (without sound) 
¦ Memory: 
o Internal Memory: 8MB SD RAM (approximately 5 MB buffer memory and 3 MB 
image-storage memory) 
o Removable memory: Secure Digital (SD) memory cards up to 128 MB (optional) 
¦ Flash Modes: Automatic, On/Fill, Off 
¦ Self-timer: 10 seconds 
¦ Power: (2) AA Alkaline batteries 
¦ Interface: USB (mass storage device) 
¦ Power Management: Automatically turns camera off if inactive for about 30 seconds. 
 
Note: Due to the rapidly changing world of digital-imaging technology, these specifications are 
subject to changed without notice.   
						

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2.2 Product Components and Accessories 
 
Carefully unpack your ViviCam 33555 and ensure that you have the following items. 
 
1. Digital Camera 
2. USB cable 
3. Camera hand strap 
4. 2 AA Batteries 
5. User Manual 
6. CD ROM with PC camera driver and application software 
 
 
 
Note:  The components and accessories that come with your ViviCam 3355 may be different 
from those described in this manual.  This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify 
slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer 
demographics, and geographical preferences.  Products very often vary between retailers 
especially with accessories such as batteries, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and 
language support.  Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and 
internal memory capacity.  Contact your dealer for precise product definition, and included 
accessories. 
   
						

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3. ViviCam 3355 Features 
 
3.1 Buttons and Controls 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Self-Timer LEDSelect Mode View finder
LCD panelView finderUSB ConnectorFlash LightLensShutter
Power on/offShutterPower LEDSD card Slot
Battery Compartment  
						

							 - 6 - 3.2 Status and Information LCD 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. Image Counter: 
n : The number of images (and movie clips) you have captured. 
Note:  When the counter indicates “SEL” you are in a feature selection mode. 
2. USB Connection: 
n : Indicates that the camera is connected to a PC by USB.   
Note:  When the camera is connected to your PC in the “mass storage mode” 
(for downloading images) the Image Counter will indicate “Sto” (for Storage 
mode.) 
3. Image Resolution Mode: 
n  : Indicating you are now able to set the still-image resolution 
4. Low Image-Resolution is currently selected: 
n  : 640 x 480 pixel resolution for still-images 
5. High Image-Resolution is currently selected: 
n  : 1280 x 1024 pixel resolution for still-images (default setting) 
6. Multiple-Image Delete 
n  : Delete all images and movie clips 
7. Image Delete 1. Image Counter 2. USB Connection 3. Image Resolution Mode 4. Low Image Resolution 5. High Image Resolution 6. Delete all images 7. Delete single image 8. Flash Mode9. SD Card Indicator10. Battery Indicator 11. Movie Mode 12. Self-timer   
						

							 - 7 - n  : Delete a single image or movie clip 
8. Flash Mode and Status Indicator: 
n  Blinking: Indicates that the flash capacitor is charging 
n  On: The flash is charged and ready 
9. SD Card Indicator:  
n  On when an SD card has been inserted 
n  Off: An SD card is not present.  Internal memory will be used. 
Note:  Like most digital cameras, the Vivicam 3355 has a memory card 
“preference”.  Whenever a memory card is present in the camera, the 
memory card will be used in preference to internal memory. 
10. Battery Indicator:  
n  Two segments: the batteries are good.  One segment: the batteries are OK. 
n  Blinking: the batteries are low. Replace them immediately. 
11. Movie Mode: 
n  : The camera is set to movie mode, ready to capture short movie clips.   
Note: In the movie mode the resolution will always be 320 x 240 and the quality 
(compression) is not selectable, as it is defined by the video codec. 
12. Self-Timer: 
n  : Self-timer mode  
 
 
 
3.3 Camera Function Selection n Press the Mode Button to select the desired function.  The function icons will display on the status/information LCD panel.  Press the Select (SET) button to confirm a selection. n As you press the Mode Button the Function icons will be presented as follows:   ?   ?   ?   ?   ?   
 
 
 
   
						

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4.1 Turning the Camera On and Off 
 n Power On: Press the Power button.  The camera will beep and the power LED illuminates. n Power Off: Press the Power button again and camera will beep and turn off. (The camera will automatically turn off if inactive after about 30 seconds when batteries are 
fully charged.  If the batteries are low the camera will power-off in less than 30 seconds.) 
 
4.2 Capturing Images 
 n Press the Shutter button to capture an image.  The camera will beep. n The LCD panel will increment by one after an image has been captured:  : Number of images (or movie clips) you have captured, so far.  : When the memory is full you will see “FUL.” 
 
 
4.3 Self-Timer 
 
If you would like to get into the image you may use the self-timer feature to delay image capture by 
ten (10) seconds.  Place the camera on a tripod or a flat, stabile surface.  Turn on the camera.  
Press the Menu button until the “ ” icon appears in the upper left-hand corner side of the 
information display. 
 n Press the Mode button and look for the self-timer icon: . n Press the Select (SET) button to start the self-timer. n The self-timer LED will blink and the camera will beep for 10 seconds. 
n After ten seconds the camera will capture the image. 
n The camera will exit the self-timer mode after each self-timed image. 
 
 
4.4 Selecting the Image Resolution 
 
Resolution is the size of a digital image measured in pixels (dots), expressed as the number of 
horizontal pixels x number of vertical pixels.  The ViviCam 3355 offers two resolution modes.  
The highest (best) resolution is 1280 x 1024.  This is called XGA resolution, and is symbolized as 
“Hi” on the information display.  The second choice of resolution is 640 x 480.  This is called 
VGA resolution, and is symbolized as “Lo” on the information display. 
   
						

							 - 9 - Hi resolution images are the best possible images from your camera. Lo resolution images are 
noticeably smaller when you view them on your computer. Lo resolution is not recommended for 
individual digital images. The primary advantage to Lo resolution, however, is that you may store 
more images than Hi resolution. 
 n Press the Mode button and look for the resolution icon: .   n Press the Select (SET) button.   appears. The camera is now set to low image resolution, 640 x 480 pixels.  Repeat these steps to return to high resolution. 
n The default camera resolution setting is high image resolution, 1280 x 1024 pixels. 
 
4.5 Capturing a Movie 
 n Press the Mode button.  Look for the movie icon:  n Press the Select (SET) button once to begin capturing a movie clip. n Press the Shutter button to stop capturing a movie.    
 
4.6 Deleting Images 
 
1. Delete all images and Movie clips n Press the Mode button.  Look for the delete-all icon:. n Press the Select (SET) button twice to confirm the deletion of all images. n The image counter will reset to “000”. 
 
2. Delete the last image or movie clip n Press the Mode button.  Look for the delete-last icon: . n Press the Select (SET) button to confirm the deletion of the last image. n The image counter will decrement by one. (e.g. “012” ? “011”) 
 
4.7 Using the Flash 
 
Under low-light conditions you may wish to use the integral three-mode flash (strobe). The flash 
will perform best when your subject is six to eight feet from the camera. Try the flash several times 
at different ranges to become accustomed to its capabilities. 
 
Fill-flash is a mode where the flash will alwasy fire, even if there is anple lighting. This is good for 
conditions of high-contrast or deep shadows.