Vivitar Vivicam 3345 User Manual

							  
 
ViviCam 3345 
 
  
 
 
1.3 Mega Pixel Digital Camera 
  
Owner’s Manual  
 
 
 
 
   
						

							  
  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 device, 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 the receiver. 
· Connect the equipment to 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. Note! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. 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. 
Declaration of Conformity 
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.  Operation is subject to the following conditions: 
o This device may not cause harmful interference. 
o This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 
Canadian Department of Communications 
o This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-causing Equipment Regulations. 
o Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du 
Canada. 
Trademark Recognition 
Windows (an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operation System), NetMeeting, and Media Player are 
registered trademarks and products of Microsoft Corporation registered in the USA and other countries.  Arcsoft, Image 
Impression and Video Impression are products and trademarks of Arcsoft Inc.  Other corporate, product names, or trade 
references are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 
General Warnings 
When fitting batteries into the camera, check the polarity of the batteries (- and +) to ensure that you insert the battery correctly.  
Incorrect 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.  Please note that when you remove the batteries your 
images will be lost from the camera memory. 
WARNING:  Handling the USB cable 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 your hands after handling.                   V3345 User Manual English Rev: 040414tpiehn  
						

							  
  ViviCam 3345 User Manual - Table of Contents 
GENERAL INFORMATION.........................................................................................................................4 
COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................................................4 
PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................4 
GETTING STARTED..................................................................................................................................5 
CAMERA FEATURES...................................................................................................................................5 
INSERTING AND REMOVING AN SD OR MMC MEMORY CARD..........................................................................6 
USING THE VIVICAM 3345........................................................................................................................7 
POWERING  THE CAMERA ON/OFF..............................................................................................................7 
CAMERA ICONS AND DESCRIPTIONS.............................................................................................................7 
CAPTURING DIGITAL STILL IMAGES..............................................................................................................8 
USING THE FLASH......................................................................................................................................9 
USING THE SELF-TIMER..............................................................................................................................9 
RECORDING DIGITAL VIDEO......................................................................................................................10 
DELETING IMAGES AND VIDEOS.................................................................................................................10 
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE................................................................................................................12 
SOFTWARE OVERVIEW AND FEATURES.......................................................................................................12 
INSTALLING SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS & DRIVERS......................................................................................12 
CONNECTING TO YOUR COMPUTER....................................................................................................14 
CONNECTING TO A PC..............................................................................................................................14 
DOWNLOADING FILES TO YOUR PC.....................................................................................................15 
DOWNLOADING IMAGES USING MASS STORAGE MODE................................................................................15 
16CAMERA MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................................16 
CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA......................................................................................................................16 
OPERATING & STORAGE ENVIRONMENTS...................................................................................................16 
CLEANING THE VIVICAM 3345...................................................................................................................16 
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................17 
TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................................................18 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
						

							  
  
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 items included with your camera kit may vary slightly depending upon the options selected 
by your camera retailer.  Check with your retailer for details, as options will vary by retailer. 
 
· Vivicam 3345  
· Camera wrist strap 
· 2 AA batteries 
· USB cable 
· Quick Start Guide 
· Software CD containing: 
o ViviCam 3345 Driver 
o Owner’s Manual (PDF) 
o Ulead Image Explorer 8.0 SE 
o Ulead COOL 360 
o Adobe Acrobat Reader 
   
						

							  
 5GETTING STARTED 
Camera Features 
Please refer to the following diagrams to identify the features of the ViviCam 3345: 
Front View 
  
Rear View 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 Power/Mode 
Button Lens Flash    USB port   Viewfinder   Self-timer LED  Shutter button Battery Compartment 
SD/MMC Card slot 
(inside) Select Button   Viewfinder  Status LCD   
						

							  
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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 and videos that are stored on the memory card only.  To access internal memory remove the 
memory card. 
Inserting a Memory Card 
1. Insert an SD or MMC card into the memory card slot located on the side of the camera, and gently 
press down with your finger.   
Removing a Memory Card 
1. Gently press down on the memory card and it will partially eject. Pull the card out with your fingers.  
 
Note: To use the internal memory (8MB), please remove the memory card first.    
						

							  
 7USING 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  Icons Descriptions  Capture Mode for capturing digital still images  Number of images that you may capture in the available memory   Movie Mode for capturing video clips  Time (maximum duration) of a video that may be captured in the available memory  Resolution settings for still images ??? 1600 x 1200 (2 mega-pixel images, using internal interpolation) ??    1280 x 1024 (native 1.3 mega-pixel resolution of the camera) ?         640  x 480 (VGA, reduced resolution – for capturing more images)  Self-timer allows 10 seconds to capture an image Note: The self-timer function uses two-star (1280 x 1024) resolution setting ONLY  Battery level indicator: 3 segments: battery is full 2 segments: battery is half full 1 segments: battery is low; flash is disabled 0 segments: battery is near empty; the icons on the status LCD will flash  PC / Web Cam mode.  Set the camera to “PCC” before connecting to your PC to use the PC camera function.  PC-connection – camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable   
						

							  
 8 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:  Deletes all images and/or videos saved in the camera memory or on 
a memory card   Delete LAST: Deletes the last image or video stored on the camera or the 
memory card  Capturing Digital Still Images 
1. Press and hold the  button for three to four seconds to power on the camera. 
2. Press the  button again to select the desired image resolution:   Superfine               1600 x 1200   (2 MP interpolated)   Fine                        1280 x 1024   (1.3 MP native resolution)    Economy                640 x 480     (VGA, reduced resolution) 
The “Fine” resolution setting (1280 x 1024) is suggested for general use.  The superfine resolution 
will yield a 2 mega-pixel image (1600 x 1200) that is generated (calculated) by a process called 
interpolation, inside the camera.  Superfine images will include finer detail than their 1.3 mega-pixel 
equivalents, however, they will consume more memory space.  Images captured in Economy (640 x 
480) will have noticeably less detail but require less memory space in the camera. Try capturing 
some images in all three resolutions and compare the results. 
 
  
 
3. Frame your subject through the viewfinder. 
4. Hold the camera steady and press the Shutter button firmly to capture an image.  The camera will 
beep to confirm that the image has been captured, and the status LCD will decrement by one, 
displaying the number of images that can be captured in the remaining available memory. 
   
						

							  
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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 flash icon on the status LCD will blink.  The camera will not capture an 
image while this icon is blinking.  Wait for the icon to stop blinking before capturing an image. 
· The flash will yield best results when the subject is 5 to 6.5 feet (1.5 to 2 meters) away from the camera. 
The image may be over exposed if you hold the camera too close to your subject (e.g. less than 5 feet 
or 1.5 meters away.)  
· The camera will not flash if the battery indicator shows only one segment.  Change or recharge the 
battery to replenish power before using the camera with the flash.   
Using the Self-timer  
1. Press the  button three times to the self-timer icon . The camera will automatically adjust to 
the native (two-star) resolution setting.   
2. Place your camera on a tripod (or a flat surface) and frame the subject through the viewfinder.   
3. Press the Select () button to select your desired flash and exposure settings.   
4. When ready to capture an image, press the Shutter button once to start the timer.  The camera will 
beep and the red LED will blink slowly.  As the time counts down to 10 seconds, the camera will 
beep and flash faster. 
 
Note: The self-timer function only functions at 1280 x 1024 resolution (two-stars.)   
						

							  
 10 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 seconds) for the available memory.  
5. To stop recording a video, press the Shutter button again. The status LCD will display the maximum 
duration of a video-clip that you can capture based upon the available memory.   
Note: 
· The Movie mode does not use the flash function. 
· If an external memory card is used, the camera will store video on the card.  
 
Deleting Image and Video Files 
This function allows you to delete images and videos stored on your ViviCam 3345, or on a memory card. 
Deleting the Last Image  
1. Press and hold the Select  button for one second, and the Delete Last icon will appear on 
the status LCD. 
2. Press the Shutter button once to delete the last file recorded. The camera will beep to confirm that 
the last recorded file has been deleted.