Vivitar 3340 User Manual

ViviCam 3340

User's Mannual

Digital Camera

SPECIFICATIONS

Rev 0304

Table of Contents

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ETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA..................8

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INTRODUCTION

Please read through this manual carefully before using the

camera and follow the instructions to derive full benefit from your camera.

-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.

-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.

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:

Do not open the battery cover when the power is on.

If wat

power OFF and remove the batteries.

Maintaining your camera:

• Extremely damp and dusty places.

• Sealed vehicles or places exposed to direct

• Extreme high temperatures or heat.

• Mechanical shock or vibration.

• Smoke, fumes or steam.

• Locations subject to strong magnetic fields.

• Rain or snow.

• If lens, LCD display, or viewfinder windows

• Do not use any detergent or volatile solution,

sunlight

er has entered the camera, immediately turn the

become dirty, use a lens brush or soft cloth to wipe clean. Avoid touching the lens with your fingers.

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 ret

AA Batteries (2)

Wrist Strap Software CD ROM (Driver and PC Applications) USB Cable Pouch User’s Manual

ailer.)

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:

• Internal Memory: 8M SDRAM. Note that 4 MB of

• 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

• Computer Interface: USB

• Auto Power Off: The power will automatically turn off

• Memory Expansion slot: For Secure Digital (SD)

o Normal mode: 3 feet to Infinity o Macro mode: 8 to 10 inches

memory is allocated to image processing (buffering), and 4 MB is available for image storage

Mode)

if no buttons are pressed after 60 seconds.

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 Mas

may use the PC/web cam feature.

s Storage Device function is available. PC users

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

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

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SD/MMC

)

3.1 Identifying the Features:

Front 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

Back View

(12) Hand Strap eyelet (13) Battery door (14) Macro LED (15) Status LED (16) Viewfinder (17) Memory Card Slot

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