Vivitar Vivicam 3305 User Manual

Vivicam 3305 User Manual

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Warranty Policy

This camera is under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the orignal purchaser. In case of defects in materials or
workmanship, we will replace or repair the camera free of charge. This warranty applies to the camera only. This warranty does not
include batteries, or other accessories which have not been manufactured by our company. This warranty will not be honored if the
camera has been mishandled or tampered with, or altered by anyone other than the manufacturer. Other than for the warranty herein,
we are not responsible for loss, damage, or inconvenience of any kind.
A defective camera being returned under warranty must be accompanied by a brief description of the difficulties encountered and also
by a proof of purchase with the date of purchase clearly indicated. All related transportation costs and insurances are at the ower’s

expense. Any alteration of this warranty cannot be made without the written approval from our company.

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in commerical 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 guarentee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interferece to radio or television reception, detectable by turning the equipment in question off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the intereference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna; Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver; Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different

circuit than that which the receiver is connected to; Or consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE

A shielded-type DC power cable incorporated with a ferrite core is required in order to meet the FCC emission limits and also to prevent
interference to the nearby radio and television reception.
Use only shielded I/O cable incorporated with a ferrite core to connect this equipment to host computer and TV set. Shielded A.C.
power cable and shielded I/O cables are required in order to meet the FCC emision limits. It is essential that only the supplied power
cord and I/O cable(s) be used.

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Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke, becomes unusually hot to be touched,
emitting any unusual odor or noise, or if it is in any other abnormal states.
Operating the camera in any of these situations may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source
(batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter,
unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.)
After checking that smoke is no longer being emitted, contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility
and request repairs. never attempt to repair this camera yourself as this is dangerous.

Do not use the camera if any water has entered the camera.
Turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter).
(if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the
camera.) Then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may
cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the camera off,
and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter).
(if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the
camera.) Then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may
cause a fire or an electrical shock.

If the camera has been dropped or if the camera case has been damaged,
turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter).
(if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the
camera.) Then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility.
Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

WARNING

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Do not place the camera in any unstable locations such as on a wobbly table or
sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury.

Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure that there is no water getting into the camera.
Take particular care when using the camera under extreme weather conditions such as rain or snow,
or when operating the camera at the beach on near water.
Water in the camera may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points
such as the Compact Flash card slot.
This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not attempt to modify this camera.
This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electrical shock.
Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer or local authorized service facility.

Avoid using this camera in the bathrooms.
Exposure to excessive moisture may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter.
This may cause an electrical shock.

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Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle.
This may cause a traffic accident.

Do not attempt to charge the alkaline battery.
This may cause the battery to split or leak, causing fire or injury.

Do not carry or store a battery with objects such as metal pens, necklaces, coins or hairpins.
This could short circuit the positive + and negative - poles of the battery.
This may cause the battery to split or leak, resulting in fire or injury.

Do not heat or attempt to disassemble a battery, and do not place a battery in water or in a fire.
Any of these actions may cause the battery to split or leak, resulting in fire or injury.

Do not subject batteries to strong impacts, such as hitting them with a hammer,
stepping on them or dropping them.
Any of these may cause the battery to split or leak, resulting in fire or injury.

Use only the specified batteries or AC power adapter specified for use with this camera.
The use of other power sources may cause a fire.

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CAUTION

Do not place this camera in damp or dusty locations.
This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam,
such as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not leave this camera in a location subject to extremely high temperatures,
such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight.
Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and
internal components and may cause a fire.

Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt.
This may cause heat to build up and distort the case and cause a fire.
Always use the camera and its accessories in well-ventilated locations

Handle the camera carefully and do not bump the camera into any hard object.
Handling the camea roughly may cause a malfunction..

Do not move the camera while it is switched on.
(if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have switched off the
camera.)
Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera,
Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or an electrical shock.

When handing the camera ,always unplug it from the power source (batteries or AC power adapter) for safety.
(if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the
camera.)
Failure to do may result in an electrical shock.

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CAUTION

When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation,
always unplug the camera from the power source (batteries or AC power adapter ) for safety.
(if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the
camera.)
Failure to do so could result in a fire.

Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your 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 markings on the battery ( - and + )to ensure that you insert the
battery correctly.
Incorrect battery 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.

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Contents

Getting Started

Checking Accessories
System Requirements
Preparing the Power Supply
Loading The Compact Flash(tm) Card
Attaching the Strap

Setting the Date and Time

Identifying the Parts

Top View
Front View
Rear View
Bottom View
Operating Mode Knob
Status LCD
LCD Monitor

Connectors

Basic Operations

How to record images?
How to playback images?
How to delete images?
How to set the focus?
How to set the image resolution & quality?

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How to set the Flash?

Advanced Operation

How to adjust the EV compensation?
How to adjust the White Balance?
How to set the OSD (On-Screen Display) language?
How to set the Self-Timer?
How to format the CF (Compact Flash(TM) card?

Operating Modes and Menus

RECORD Mode
PLAY Mode
SETUP Mode
DELETE Mode
PC Mode

Transferring your Images to the Computer

Driver Installation
Acquiring Images

Editing and Processing images

Additional Information

Names and Functions
LED Messages

Specification

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Getting Started

Thanks for the purchase of the digital camera. With the camera, you will live a whole new camera
experience and make photo shooting more interesting and fun. Here below we will guide you through
the whole picture taking process, please keep this booklet on hand and enjoy your time.

Checking Accessories

Standard Accessories:

AC Power Adapter
4 x “AA” alkaline batteries
Video Cable
USB Cable
Bundled Software with camera driver
Owner’s Manual
Quick Start Guide
Pouch
Strap

Optional Accessories:

Compact Flash Memory Card-4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 48MB, 64MB, 96MB, and 128MB

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System Requirements

Pentium 166 MHz processor or higher
Windows 98/2000/ME
Available USB port
At least 32 MB RAM
80 MB available hard disk space
CD-ROM drive
Color monitor(800x600 24-bit or higher recommended)

Preparing the Power Supply

Using Batteries

1. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.

2. Insert 4 batteries with the correct polarity as shown on the
inner side of the battery cover.

3. Close the battery cover.

On Battery Usage

Use 4 “AA” type batteries only.
Do not mix battery types or it may cause a fire or explosion. Use only one battery type at one time.

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Batteries should be inserted in the battery compartment with the “+” and “-” sides facing correctly.
Batteries should be replaced when the battery indicator appears an empty icon.
To improve battery performance, replace all installed batteries at the same time and keep batter awa
from heat.
Do not drop, puncture or disassemble batteries.
Take off all the installed batteries if they won’t be used for a long period of time since the last time.

Using the Power Adapter

1. Open the connector cover and connect one end of the power
adapter to the DC 6V IN port as illustrated.

2. Connect the other end of the power adapter to a power outlet.

Loading The Compact Flash Card

To record images, please insert a Compact Flash card if no
internal memory is built in your digital camera.
To load the CF card, perform the following:

1. Open the CF card slot cover and then insert a CF card as
indicated by the arrow.

2. Close the CF card slot cover.

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Attaching the Strap

1. Insert the thin end of the strap into the strap holder.

2. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop of thin cord
and pull the strap tight.

Setting the Date and Time

Switch to SETUP mode and then power on the camera, the Setup menu appears.
Press the OK button to select DATE/TIME. The cursor skips to the data field as the OK button being
pressed. Use the arrow buttons ( ) to make the change. For more details, please refer to page

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Identifying the Parts

Top View

Front View

Status LCD

Power Button

Shutter Button

Menu Button

Flash Mode Button

Resolution/Quality Button

Operating Mode Knob

Viewfinder Window

Flash

Lens

Focus Knob

Jack Cover