Vivitar Vivicam 3355 User Manual

ViviCam 3355

Rev. 040317

INDEX

1. General Precautions

2. Introduction

3. Features of the ViviCam 3355

4. Capturing Images

5. Installing the driver and application Software

6. Transferring Images To Your Computer

7. Using The V3355 as a PC/Web Camera

8. Inserting a Memory Card

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:

¡ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
¡ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
¡ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected
¡ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Use of shielded cables 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. General Precautions and Warnings

Following these guidelines when using your V3355:

¦ Protect your camera away from the following:

- High temperatures and excessive humidity.

- Direct sunlight or other heat sources.

- Dust.

- Excessive vibration.
¦ Do not use camera outdoors if it is raining or snowing.
¦ If the lens or the viewfinder becomes dirty, clean them with a lens brush or soft, clean cloth.

Avoid touching the lens with your fingers.

¦ If water or a foreign substance should get in the camera, turn the camera off immediately and

remove the batteries.

¦ Do not open the camera case or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components

may create risk of electrical shock or fire.
¦ Do not open the battery compartment when the camera power is on.
¦ Transfer important images to your computer as soon as possible to avoid losing image data.

Note: Images and movie clips can be stored and retained in camera memory only as long as a

battery is present and in good condition. If the battery goes dead or is removed your images

and movie clips will be lost. Make sure to download your images as soon as possible.

¦ Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time. The

batteries may leak and soil 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.

¦ WARNING: Handling the USB and AV cables 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 hands after handling.

¦ For drivers, revisions to this manual, and manuals in other languages please updates, refer to our

website.

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2. V3355 Introduction

2.1 Specifications

¦ Resolution:
Digital Still Images:

o 1280 x 1024 pixels
o 640 x 480 pixels

Movie clips:

o 320 x 240 pixels

PC Camera mode:

o 640 x 480 pixels
o 320 x 240 pixels
o 160 X 120 pixels

¦ Still-Image Quality (compression) selections: High, and Low quality
¦ Range of Focus: 3 feet to infinity from camera
¦ 24-bit full color
¦ File formats:

o Still images: JPG

o Movie clips: AVI (without sound)

¦ Memory:

o Internal Memory: 8MB SD RAM (approximately 5 MB buffer memory and 3 MB

image-storage memory)

o Removable memory: Secure Digital (SD) memory cards up to 128 MB (optional)
¦ Flash Modes: Automatic, On/Fill, Off
¦ Self-timer: 10 seconds
¦ Power: (2) AA Alkaline batteries
¦ Interface: USB (mass storage device)
¦ Power Management: Automatically turns camera off if inactive for about 30 seconds.

Note: Due to the rapidly changing world of digital-imaging technology, these specifications are

subject to changed without notice.

2.2 Product Components and Accessories

Carefully unpack your ViviCam 33555 and ensure that you have the following items.

1. Digital Camera

2. USB cable

3. Camera hand strap

4. 2 AA Batteries

5. User Manual

6. CD ROM with PC camera driver and application software

Note: The components and accessories that come with your ViviCam 3355 may be different

from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify

slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer

demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers

especially with accessories such as batteries, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and

language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and

internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition, and included

accessories.

3. ViviCam 3355 Features

3.1 Buttons and Controls

Self-Timer LED

Select

Mode

View finder

LCD panel

View finder

USB Connector

Flash Light

Lens

Shutter

Power on/off

Shutter

Power LED

SD card Slot

Battery Compartment