Vivitar Vivicam 3060 User Manual

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1. System Requirements

• Personal computer, laptop, desktop, or IBM compatible with Pentium
166 MHz minimum, and with an active USB (Universal Serial Bus) port.

• Windows 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP, CD ROM drive, color monitor, mouse
and keyboard.

• Color printer for printing color pictures.

• For transferring still images via the Internet, or for video conferencing,
your computer must have modem and communication software for
Internet connection.

2. Package Contents

Make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera.

• USB cable

• Video cable

• Pouch

• Wrist strap

• Digital camera

• Installation CD

• User’s guide

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3. Quick Start

CAUTION

• Please install the camera driver before using your camera with a
PC.

• Best way to transfer picture to PC is using the PC-DISK (Mass
Storage) mode to copy all your pictures.

• Getting Ready

1.Open the battery compartment cover

2.Load the batteries and the SD card (Optional) into

the camera.

3.Close the battery compartment cover.

• Taking a Picture

1.Turn on the camera.

2.Slide the Function switch to

(Capture Function).

3.Point the camera at the subject, use the viewfinder
or monitor screen to compose the picture.

4.Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button
to take a picture.

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• Reviewing a Picture

1.Turn on the camera.

2.Slide the Function switch to ► (Playback Function).

3.Use ▲ or ▼ to scroll through the pictures or videos

on the monitor screen.

• Deleting a Picture

1.Turn on the camera.

2.Slide the Function switch to ► (Playback
Function).

3.Use ▲ or ▼ to display the picture you
want to delete.

4.Press the MENU button to turn on the menu and then use ◄ and ► to
select [Delete] on the screen. Press the Enter button.

5.Use ◄ or ► button to select

([Delete One]), and then press the

Enter button to confirm.

Delete One

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4. Name of Parts

The following illustrations show the names of each component, button,
and switch on the camera.

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Indicators

1.Indicator Lamp (Green)

2.Self-Timer Lamp (Red)

3.Power Lamp

Digital Interface:

USB 1.1

Video Output:

TV out in NTSC / PAL

Digital Zoom

During shooting, user can push ◄ and ► to zoom in and zoom out.

Display Button

Press the Enter button and the current information on the LCD monitor
will be displayed.

Menu Button

You can turn the menu ON or OFF by pressing the Menu button. As the
menu turns on, the items appear, use the◄ and ► button to select and
press the Enter button or ▲ ▼ button to enter each menu item.

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5. Display Information

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6. Getting Started

• Installing Camera Batteries:

1.Open the battery compartment cover.

2.Insert batteries. Be sure to load batteries

with + and – terminals as shown on the camera.

3.Close the battery compartment cover.

• Inserting SD Card (Optional):

The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos:
Internal Memory - Store pictures and videos in the 16 MB internal

memory.
SD Card - Optional SD cards provide removable, reusable storage for

pictures and videos. Store as many pictures as you like,
depending on the size of the card.

CAUTION:

• The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may damage
the camera or card. Do not insert or remove a card when power is on.

To insert an SD card:

1. Turn off the camera and open the battery compartment
cover.

2.Orient the card as shown. Push the card into the slot

until it clicks into place.

3.To remove the card, push down till it clicks again

and then release.

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4.Close the battery compartment cover.

Note: 1.If the SD card is present in the camera, then the picture/

video will save in the SD card. If no card is installed, the
camera uses internal memory.

2.If the “MEMORY FULL” warning message appears on the
LCD monitor, it means the SD card or internal memory is
full. Please remove the memory and insert a new one or
move/store all pictures/videos in memory to your
computer. Then use the FORMAT command to reset your
camera or card memory and recover your disk space. The
memory will be cleared and your images will be deleted.

• Turning On the Camera:

1.Press the Power button on as shown in the illustration.

2.Buzzer will beep and indicator lamp will light. The LCD

monitor will be turned on.

3.Press the Power button again to shutdown the camera.

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• Setting the Date, Time and Date Stamp:

You should set the Date and Time when you first use your camera or the
battery is removed for an extended time (approximately 120 minutes).
Use the following procedure to change the date and time setting.

1.Slide the

Function

switch to (Capture Function).

2.Press the MENU button to turn on function menu.
Use ◄ or ► button to select [Advance] option
and press the Enter button to bring up the
advanced menu.

3.Use ▲ or ▼ to select [Date Time], and then
press the Enter button.

4.Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust the date and time. Press
◄ or ► to advance to the next setting.

5.When finished, press the MENU button to exit
the menu.

Use the Date Stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures.

1.In the Date Time Setting menu. Make sure the camera clock is set to
the correct date.

2.Press ◄ or ► to select [Date stamp] option.

3.Press the Enter button to switch the Date stamp function to on or off.

4.Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

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• Power Saving:

The camera will automatically power off approximately 3 minutes after
you do not perform any operation.

When this function is disabled, the power is not turned off automatically.

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7. Taking Pictures

• Taking a Picture

1.Turn on the camera.

2.The LCD monitor will display image and symbols.

3. Slide the Function switch to

(Capture Function).

4. The LCD monitor will display

(Snapshot Mode).

If icon is different, press the MODE button

(▼) until the icon appears on the LCD monitor.

5.Point the camera at the subject; use the monitor screen or the

viewfinder to compose the image. If the MACRO switch is turned

to icon you can take pictures as close as 50cm (20 inches).

6.Holding the camera still, gently press the Shutter button to take the

picture.

7.The will show on monitor while the camera is recording.

Note: After pressing down shutter button, keep your hand steady

for 2 seconds to get best result.

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• Taking Continuous Pictures

1. Make sure that the function switch is set to (Capture Function).

2.Press the MODE button (▼) until

appears on the LCD monitor.

(Continuous Mode)

3.Point the camera at the subject; use the monitor screen to compose

the image.

4.Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button to take the picture.

5. You will hear a sound and begin capturing your images.

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When completed, you will note that your image count has decreased by 3.

• Using Digital Zoom

The Digital Zoom provides up to 4X magnification of

your pictures. You may notice a decrease in printed

image quality when using Digital Zoom.

1. Make sure the Function switch is set to

. Use the

LCD to frame your subject.

2.

(► ) Button: The subject will be enlarged.

(◄) Button: The subject will be reduced.

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Press the ► to zoom in. Keep the button pressed for continuous

magnification. The LCD displays the zoomed image and the

magnification level.

3.Press the ◄ to zoom out.

4.Press the Shutter button to take the picture.

Note: 1. The image will appear grainier as the image is digitally

zoomed.

2. Digital Zoom is automatically turned off when the camera is

turned off.

• Using Flash

When you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors

in heavy shadows, You should use your camera's

flash. Press the

button (▲) repeatedly to scroll

through the flash options.

The flash icon that is displayed on the LCD monitor is the active option.

Off—flash never fires. (Default)

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Auto Flash—

flash fires when the lighting conditions require it.

Flash On—flash fires every time you take a picture,

regardless of the lighting conditions.

Red-eye—flash fires once so the subject’s eyes become

accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is

taken. The Red-eye option remains in effect until you

change it.

Note: All flash options revert to Off when the camera is turned off.

• Setting Picture Quality

Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution:

1.Make sure the Function switch is set to

, and then press the

MENU button.

2.Press the ◄ or ► to select [Pict Size] and press the Enter button.

3.Select an option with ◄ or ►:

L (2400 x 1800) — for enlarged picture size; produces higher picture

resolution and larger file size.

M (2048 x 1536) — for standard picture size; produces normal

picture resolution and middle file size.