Vivitar ViviCam 3340 User Manual

ViviCam 3340

Digital Camera

User's Mannual

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Table of Contents

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.

Copyright Restrictions

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

• Extremely damp and dusty places.

• Sealed vehicles or places exposed to direct

sunlight

• Extreme high temperatures or heat.

• Mechanical shock or vibration.

• Smoke, fumes or steam.

• Locations subject to strong magnetic fields.

• Rain or snow.

er has entered the camera, immediately turn the

• If lens, LCD display, or viewfinder windows
become dirty, use a lens brush or soft cloth to
wipe clean. Avoid touching the lens with your
fingers.

• Do not use any detergent or volatile solution,
which will harm the camera case and paint. Only
use a soft cleaning cloth.

-4 Common Accessories

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AA Batteries (2)
Wrist Strap
Software CD ROM (Driver and PC Applications)
USB Cable
Pouch
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SPCIFICATIONS

Camera Specifications

• Image resolution: Still images: Fine = 1280 x 1024
(1.3M), Mid = 640 x 480 (VGA); Video = 320 x 240

• Range of Focus:

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

• Internal Memory: 8M SDRAM. Note that 4 MB of
memory is allocated to image processing (buffering),
and 4 MB is available for image storage

• 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

Mode)

• Computer Interface: USB

• Auto Power Off: The power will automatically turn off

if no buttons are pressed after 60 seconds.

• Memory Expansion slot: For Secure Digital (SD)
memory cards. (Also compatible with MMC cards.)

2-2 System Requirements

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

3.1 Identifying the Features:

Front View

Back 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

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

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SD/MMC

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