Vivitar 3350 User Manual

Vivicam 3350 User Manual

English

Rev 040102E TP

Contents

1. Introduction

1.1. Overview

1.2. Warnings and Precautions

1.3. Package Contents

1.4. System Requirements

1.5. Vivicam 3350 Features

2. Installing the Battery

3. Installing the Software

3.1. Twain Driver

3.2. PhotoImpression

3.3. Funhouse

3.4. In-A-Flash LE

3.5. User Manual

4. Capturing Images

4.1. Power On the Camera

4.2. Capture an Image

4.3. Camera Information Display

4.4. Power-Off the Camera

4.5. Self-Timer

4.6. Continuous Capture (Movie Clip Mode)

4.7. Deleting Images

4.7.1. Delete All Images

4.7.2. Delete the Last Image

4.8. Image Resolution

4.9. Image Compression

4.10. Light Frequency

4.11. Image Storage

4.12. Techniques for Capturing the Best Images

5. Downloading Images to Your PC

5.1. Transfer Images to your PC

5.1.1. Saving your Images to Disk

5.2. Transferring Images to a Twain-aware application

5.2.1. Transferring your Images to PhotoImpression

5.2.2. Transferring your Images to FunHouse

6. PC/Web Camera Video Function

6.1. Using the ViviCam 3350 in Video Mode

6.2. Using the ViviCam 3350 with NetMeeting

6.3. Using the ViviCam 3350 with Movie Maker on Windows XP

7. Specifications

1.0 Introduction -

1.1 Overview -

Thank you for purchasing a Vivicam 3350 digital camera. It can capture
digital images, short video-clips (continuous shooting mode), and it can also
serve as a PC/Web camera. The V3350 is equipped with 8 MB of memory to
store your images and movie clips. You may download your images and
movie clips to your computer using the USB cable and included software.

1.2 Warnings and Precautions -

1.2.1 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:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Use of shielded cable 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.

1.2.2 GENERAL WARNINGS –

Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with the camera. The use of
unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire,
injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.

When fitting batteries into the camera, check the polarity of the batteries (- and +) to
ensure that you insert the battery correctly. Incorrect polarity may result in the batteries
splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.

Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time. The
batteries may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of 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. Please note that
when you remove the batteries your images will be lost from the camera memory.

WARNING: Handling the USB cable 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 your hands after handling.

1.2.3 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.

1.3 Package Contents -

The Vivicam 3350 package typically includes:

1. Camera

2. USB cable

3. CD ROM with Application software and TWAIN Driver

4. User Manual

5. Two (2) AAA batteries

6. Hand strap

Note: Included components may vary, as specified by local retailers and locations.
Check with your retailer for specifics.

r to download the images from your Vivicam 3350.

1.4 System Requirements -

You must use a compute
The computer that you use must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Windows 98 Second Edition/2000/Me/XP

2. Direct X 8.0

3. 64 MB RAM

4. 60 MB hard disk space available

5. Available USB port

6. CD-ROM drive

1.5 Vivicam 3350 Features -

LCD

USB Port

Tripod Socket

Front Side:

Back Side:

Info/Status

Power/Menu
Button

Viewfinder

Shutter Button

Lens

Hand Strap Hole

Battery Door

2.0 Installing the Batteries -

Step 1: Open the battery door by
lifting the tab on the door.

Step 2: Insert two AAA batteries with
the polarity as shown:

Step 3: Close the battery cover.

Warning: Do not open the battery door when the camera is powered ON.
This will cause all images in memory to be lost immediately. If you open the
battery door when the camera is OFF (when changing the batteries) you
must close the door within twenty (20) seconds or your images will be
erased from memory.

Notes:

power provided by the computer through the USB interface.

1. Always download your images to your computer soon after you
have captured them. Never assume your images will be retained
for more than three or four days. If the batteries are depleted,
your images will be lost.

2. If you must change the batteries, makes sure the cameras is OFF
and then change the batteries in less than twenty (20) seconds.

3. If you will not use the camera for a long time (several days, or
more) remove the batteries. The batteries will discharge slowly if
left in the camera. This may cause complete battery discharge
as well as loss of images. The batteries may corrode if left in the
camera for extended periods of time.

4. Dispose of batteries properly in accordance with local laws and
regulations. Do not place them in fire.

5. The Vivicam 3350 has an automatic power-saving feature. The
camera will turn off automatically if it has not been used after
approximately twenty (20) seconds.

6. When the camera is connected to a computer using a USB cable,
it is not necessary to use batteries because the camera uses the