Vivitar Vivicam 3545 User Manual
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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 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.
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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 owners.
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Notice:
1.Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes
primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This
User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.
2.The product and accessories that come with your camera 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, chargers, AC adapters,
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.The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user
manual.
4.For driver updates, refer to our website.
WARNINGS
Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke (or an unusual odor), if it becomes
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unusually hot to the touch, produces a peculiar noise, or exhibits any other abnormal
conditions. Operating the camera in any of these circumstances may cause a fire or
an electrical shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off and
remove the batteries. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility for repairs.
Never attempt to repair this camera by yourself, as this may be dangerous.
Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure no water gets 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. Avoid using
this camera in places subject to extreme moisture. Do not use the camera if water has
entered the camera. Turn the camera off and remove the batteries. Contact your
dealer or 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 remove the batteries. Contact your dealer or authorized service
facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical
shock.
Do not place the camera in an unstable location such as on a wobbly table or sloping
surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury. If the camera has been
dropped or damaged, turn the camera off and remove the batteries. Contact your
dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may
cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not insert or drop metallic or other foreign objects into the camera through access
points. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not attempt to modify this camera. Do not remove the camera casing. This may
cause a fire or an electrical shock. Internal inspection and repairs should only be
carried out by an authorized service facility.
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Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle. This may cause a traffic
accident.
CAUTIONS
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 with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up
and distort the camera case and cause a fire. Always use the camera and accessories
in well-ventilated locations.
Handle the camera carefully and do not expose the camera to shock or vibration.
Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction.
Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your camera. Use of
unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting, or leaking and may cause a
fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.
When placing the batteries into the camera, check the polarity markings on the
batteries ( - and + ) to ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly. Incorrect
battery polarity will result in camera inoperability and 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.
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to
lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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Table of Contents
Introduction.....................................................................................................8
Package Contents................................................................................8
Common Product Components....................................................8
Common (Optional) Accessories.................................................8
Getting to Know the Camera..............................................................................9
Name of Parts......................................................................................9
Status LCD Information.........................................................................10
Getting Started.................................................................................................11
Attaching the Strap...............................................................................11
Installing the Batteries..........................................................................11
Turning the Camera On or Off................................................................12
Auto Power Off....................................................................................13
Camera Operations...........................................................................................13
Taking Pictures....................................................................................13
Using the Self-timer..............................................................................14
Setting the Image Resolution and Quality................................................14
Recording Video Clips..........................................................................14
Deleting Images...................................................................................17
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Transferring Recorded Images to Your Computer................................................18
System Requirements for Computer........................................................18
Step 1: Installing the USB Driver............................................................18
Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer.....................................19
Step 3: Downloading Images/Video Clips.................................................19
Using This Camera As a PC Camera...................................................................20
System Requirement for Videoconferencing.............................................20
Step 1: Installing the PC Camera Driver...................................................20
Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer....................................20
Step 3: Running Software Application (for example: Windows Netmeeting)......21
Specifications..................................................................................................22
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