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ViviCam 3345
1.3 Mega Pixel Digital Camera
Owner’s Manual
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ViviCam 3345 User Manual This manual is designed to assist you in using the ViviCam 3345. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the absolute correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. © Copyright 2004 Vivitar Corporation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devic
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ViviCam 3345 User Manual - Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION......................................................................................................................... 4 COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................... 4 PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................. 4 GETTING STARTED ..
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GENERAL INFORMATION Computer System Requirements The ViviCam 3345 is designed to work with your home or office computer. To ensure proper operation your computer must meet the following requirements: • Pentium II Class 400 MHz processor • Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP • 128MB RAM • 300 MB free hard disk space • USB port • CD-ROM drive Package Contents Open the ViviCam 3345 package and examine the contents. Your package should contain the following items. Note, however, that i
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GETTING STARTED Camera Features Please refer to the following diagrams to identify the features of the ViviCam 3345: Front View Viewfinder Shutter button Flash Lens USB port Self-timer LED Rear View Viewfinder Status LCD Power/Mode Button Select Button Battery Compartment SD/MMC Card slot (inside) 5
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Inserting and Removing an SD or MMC Memory Card The ViviCam 3345 accepts a Secure Digital (SD) or a MultiMedia Card (MMC) memory card up to 256MB capacity. The memory card takes priority over the internal memory. Whenever a memory card is inserted the camera will immediately use the memory card in preference to the internal memory. Therefore, when a memory card is inserted, the camera will store images and videos on the memory card. Likewise, the camera will playback images an
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USING THE VIVICAM 3345 Powering the Camera ON/OFF • To turn the ViviCam 3345’s power ON, press and hold the button for three to four seconds. The camera will beep and the status LCD will display camera status information. • To turn the ViviCam 3345’s power OFF, press and hold the button for three (3) seconds and the status LCD will shut off. Note: The ViviCam 3345 automatically powers off after 60 seconds of inactivity. Camera Icons and Descriptions The Power/Mode Button Ico
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The Select Button Icon Descriptions Automatic Flash: The flash will fire if there is insufficient ambient light Note: The flash icon blinks when the flash capacitor is charging. Wait for the icon to stop blinking before capturing an image. Flash OFF: The flash will not fire in any lighting condition Flash ON: The camera will flash regardless of lighting conditions Indoor Exposure: For taking images indoors Outdoor Exposure: For taking images outdoors Delete ALL: Dele
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Using the Flash 1. Press the button to select the desired resolution. 2. Press the Select ( ) button to toggle through the following options and select your desired flash and exposure settings: Flash OFF/Outdoor ? Auto flash/Outdoor ? Flash OFF/Indoor ? Auto flash/Indoor ? Flash ON/Indoor ? Flash ON/Outdoor. 3. Frame your subject through the viewfinder. 4. Hold the camera steady and press the Shutter button firmly to capture an image. Note: • If the flash is charging , the fl
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Recording Digital Video 1. Press and hold the button for three to four seconds to power on the camera. 2. Press the button four times to the Movie icon . 3. Press the Select ( ) button to select the desired exposure setting: Indoor or Outdoor 4. Frame your subject through the viewfinder and press the Shutter button once to start recording. The video icon will blink continuously while the camera is recording a video. The status LCD will display the time remaining (in seco
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3. To return to the main screen without deleting any file, press the Select button twice. DO NOT press the Shutter button. Deleting All Images and Videos 1. Press and hold the Select button for one second. The Delete Last icon will appear on the status LCD. Toggle to the Delete ALL icon by pressing the Select button again. 2. Press the Shutter button to delete ALL images and videos stored in the memory. The camera will beep to confirm that all files have been deleted from
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INSTALLING SOFTWARE Software Overview and Features The following software and drivers are included on the CD to enhance your digital imaging experience. (The ViviCam 3345 Driver is used only for Windows 98SE users.) Windows ME, 2000, and XP users can connect their 3345 camera directly to their computer with the supplied USB cable and download their images and videos without installing any software or drivers whatsoever. Note: Windows 98 users must install the driver software before co
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Move your cursor over the software that you want to install on your computer, and click it once to begin the installation. Follow the on-screen instructions below to complete installing your software. When installing the ViviCam 3345 driver, a progress screen will appear: Click “Next” to start the installation. Wait for the application to install on your computer. When the installation is completed, the computer prompts you to reboot your system. Select “Yes, I want to restart my c
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MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to your PC After the software installation is completed, connect the ViviCam 3345 to the computer to download the images and videos. Follow these steps: 1. Power OFF the camera. 2. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on the ViviCam 3345. 3. Plug the larger end of the USB cable into the USB port of your computer. 4. The PC will detect a new hardware upon connection, and the camera will automatically power on. 5 The camera will displa
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DOWNLOADING IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR PC Downloading Using the Mass Storage function Windows 98SE Users. The driver installation must be completed before downloading files from the ViviCam 3345 to the computer. 1. Connect the ViviCam 3345 to your computer. 2. The ViviCam 3345 uses the USB “Mass Storage” approach so the computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable disk. For Windows XP, the Windows Wizard will launch (shown below). Select the desired operation offere
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Camera Maintenance Caring for Your Camera Do not store or use the camera in the following environments: • Very humid, dirty or dusty places • In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperatures, such as in a closed car during summer • Extremely cold places • Places that are subject to strong vibrations, smoke, or steam • Places that are subject to strong magnetic fields (near motors, transformers or magnets) • Places with chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber o
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Image sensor 1.3 Mega Pixel sensor Internal memory 8 MB built-in flash memory 1 Image resolution Superfine Fine Economy Image resolution 1600 x 1200 1280 x 1024 640 x 480 2 Image capacity 8 images 12 images 49 images Video resolution 320 x 240 Video frame rate Variable, typically up to 8 fps 2 Video capacity Up to 28 seconds (no audio) File format JPEG (still images), AVI (video clips – no audio) Expo
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TROUBLESHOOTING If any problems arise with the ViviCam 3345, refer to this troubleshooting chart: Symptom Possible cause Solution The camera doesn’t turn on. The battery is drained. Change or recharge the battery. Also, check for correct polarity (orientation) of the batteries. Power button must be pressed Press and hold the Power button until for 3 to four seconds “ON” appears in the status display The camera won’t capture a Is the camera turned on? The camera powers off automat
