Vivitar Vivicam 3350B User manual

Vivicam 3350B User Manual
English
Rev 041110 TP

Contents
1. Introduction 1
1.1. Overview 1
1.2. Warnings and Precautions 1
1.3. Package Contents 3
1.4. System Requirements 4
1.5. Vivicam 3350B Features 5
2. Installing the Battery 6
3. Installing the Software 8
3.1. Twain Driver 8
3.2. Ulead® Photo Explorer 8.0 SE 9
3.3. Ulead® COOL 360™ 9
3.4. In-A-Flash LE 9
3.5. Adobe® Reader® 6.0 10
3.6. User Manual 10
4. Capturing Images 11
4.1. Power On the Camera 11
4.2. Capture an Image 12
4.3. Camera Information Display 13
4.4. Power-Off the Camera 14
4.5. Self-Timer 14
4.6. Continuous Capture 14

4.7. Image Resolution 15
4.8. AVI Capture 16
4.9. Light Frequency 16
4.10. Deleting Images 17
4.10.1.Delete the Last Image 17
4.10.2.Delete All Images 17
4.11. Techniques for Capturing the Best Images 18
5. Downloading Images to Your PC 19
5.1. Transfer Images to your PC 19
5.2. Transferring Images to a Twain-aware application 21
5.2.1. Transferring your Images to PhotoExplorer 21
6. PC/Web Camera Video Function 23
6.1. Using the ViviCam 3350B in Video Mode 23
6.2. Using the ViviCam 3350B with AMCAP 24
6.3. Using the ViviCam 3350B with NetMeeting 24
6.4. Using the ViviCam 3350B with Movie Maker on Windows XP
25
7. Specifications 26

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1.0 Introduction -
1.1 Overview -
Thank you for purchasing a Vivicam 3350B digital camera. It can capture
digital images, short video-clips (continuous shooting mode), and it can also
serve as a PC/Web camera. The V3350B is equipped with 8 MB of memory
to store your images and movie clips. You may download your images and
movie clips to your computer using the USB cable and included software.
1.2 Warnings and Precautions -
1.2.1 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

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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:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected
4. 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.
1.2.2 GENERAL WARNINGS –
Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with the camera. The use of
unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire,
injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.
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

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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.
1.2.3 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 owner.
1.3 Package Contents -
The Vivicam 3350B package typically includes:
1. Camera
2. USB cable
3. CD ROM with Application software and TWAIN Driver
4. User Manual
5. Two (2) AAA batteries
6. Hand strap
Note: Included components may vary, as specified by local retailers and locations.
Check with your retailer for specifics.

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1.4 System Requirements -
You must use a computer to download the images from your Vivicam 3350B.
The computer that you use must meet the following minimum requirements:
1. Windows 98 Second Edition/2000/Me/XP
2. Direct X 8.0
3. 64 MB RAM
4. 60 MB hard disk space available
5. Available USB port
6. CD-ROM drive

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1.5 Vivicam 3350B Features -
Front Side:
Back Side:
Viewfinde
r
Shutter Button
Lens
Power/Menu
Button
Info/Status
LCD
USB Port Tripod Socket
Battery Door
Hand Strap Hole

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2.0 Installing the Batteries -
Step 1: Open the battery door by lifting
the tab on the door.
Step 2: Insert two AAA batteries with the
polarity as shown:
Step 3: Close the battery cover.
Warning: Do not open the battery door when the camera is powered ON.
This will cause all images in memory to be lost immediately. If you open the
battery door when the camera is OFF (when changing the batteries) you
must close the door within thirty (30) seconds or your images will be erased
from memory.

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Notes:
1. Always download your images to your computer soon after you
have captured them. Never assume your images will be retained
for more than three or four days. If the batteries are depleted,
your images will be lost.
2. If you must change the batteries, makes sure the cameras is OFF
and then change the batteries in less than thirty (30) seconds.
3. If you will not use the camera for a long time (several days, or
more) remove the batteries. The batteries will discharge slowly if
left in the camera. This may cause complete battery discharge as
well as loss of images. The batteries may corrode if left in the
camera for extended periods of time.
4. Dispose of batteries properly in accordance with local laws and
regulations. Do not place them in fire.
5. The Vivicam 3350B has an automatic power-saving feature. The
camera will turn off automatically if it has not been used after
approximately thirty (30) seconds.
6. When the camera is connected to a computer using a USB cable,
it is not necessary to use batteries because the camera uses the
power provided by the computer through the USB interface.

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3.0 Installing the Software -
Install the camera software before connecting the camera to your computer
for the first time. Place the Vivicam 3350B CD ROM into your CD-ROM
drive. The CD will run automatically and present this welcome screen:
There are six components
on the CD ROM:
1. Twain Driver
2. Ulead Photo Explorer
3. Ulead COOL 360
4. In-A-Flash LE
5. Adobe Reader
6. User Manuals
3.1 Twain Driver –
To use your Vivicam 3350B camera on your PC you must first install this
software, known as the “driver.” Install this driver software before connecting
your camera to your PC for the first time. You will only need to install the
driver once to setup your PC to work with the V3350B camera.

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3.2 Ulead® Photo Explorer 8.0 SE –
You may wish to install Ulead® Photo Explorer 8.0. Although Photo
Explorer is not required to operate the camera, it gives you everything you
need to quickly get, manage, enhance and share digital photos, audio and
video files. Photo Explorer is the perfect companion to digital cameras,
WebCams, DV camcorders and scanners.
3.3 Ulead® COOL 360™ –
You may wish install Ulead® COOL 360™. Although COOL 360™ is not
required to operate the camera, it will quickly and easily allows photo editing
for consumers to transform a series of photos into a complete 360°
panoramic or wide-angle panoramic scene for an immersive viewing
experience.
3.4 In-A-Flash LE -
You may wish to install NetGUI In-A-Flash LE. Although In-A-Flash LE is not
required to operate the camera, it will allow you to easily add animations,
special effects and music to your digital photos to create a unique and fun
digital photo album. Business users and webmasters will also benefit when
creating Flash Banner ads and professional business presentations.

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3.5 Adobe® Reader® 6.0 -
You may wish install Adobe® Reader® 6.0. Adobe® Reader® is free
software that lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF)
files on a variety of hardware and operating system platforms.
3.6 User Manual -
Click on the “User Manual” button to go to the index of ViviCam 3350B User
Manuals. The Vivicam 3350B User Manual is included on the CD ROM in
PDF format. Note that you will need to install Adobe® Reader® on your PC
to read the User Manual.
After you have installed the Vivicam 3350B Twain driver and application
software titles you are now ready to use your camera to capture digital
images. The next section will tell you about the operation of your new digital
camera.

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4.0 Capturing Images -
Using your new Vivicam 3350B is fun and easy. There are two basic steps
to capturing your first image.
Step 1: Turn on the camera by pressing
and hold the Power Button for 2 second.
Step 2: Press the shutter button to capture
an image.
It is really that easy! The following sections
will tell you about more features that are available on your camera.
4.1 Power On the Camera -
To power on the camera press and hold the Power/Menu button for 2
second as shown above. The camera will beep once, indicating that it is
ready. The Information/Status display will turn on like this:
In this example the camera is ready to capture image in Hi
resolution mode. (Display icons are explained in section
4.3.)
Note that the camera will automatically power-off after 30 seconds to save
battery power. To turn the camera on again, press the Power button.

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4.2 Capture an Image -
In film-photography we say: “Take a Photo.” In digital-photography we say:
“Capture an Image.” Capturing an image with the Vivicam 3350B is easy.
Step 1: Power on the camera and look through the viewfinder to frame
your subject. Make sure your subject is no closer than three or four feet
(one meter) or else it will not be in good focus.
Step 2: Press the shutter button to capture an image.
The camera will double-beep sound and the image counter will increment by
one count.
For example the counter may change from 000 to 001.
The display counter shows the number of images to be taken. When the
“Full” warning message appears on the Info/Status LCD the memory is full
and you must download your images or delete them to make more space
available.
Note: Please note, that when batteries disconnected or discharged, the
memory, and all taken pictures will be erased.

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4.3 Camera Information Display -
Beyond the basics of capturing an image, the Vivicam 3350B has many
other features. Turn on the camera and notice the many icons and
symbols on the Information display:
As you press the Power/Menu button the display will change in the following
order. To learn more about each function refer to the referenced section in
this User Manual.
Display icon Function Refer to Section
Self-Timer 4.5
Continuous capture 4.6
Image resolution 4.6
AVI capture 4.7
50, 60 Indoor lighting frequency (Hz) 4.8
Delete last image from memory 4.9
Delete all images from memory 4.9

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4.4 Power-Off the Camera -
Press and hold the Power/Menu button for 2 second to turn-off the camera
immediately.
Note: The camera will automatically power-off after thirty seconds of
inactivity.
4.5 Self-Timer -
If you would like to get into the image you may use the self-timer feature to
delay image capture by ten (10) seconds. Place the camera on a tripod or
a flat, stabile surface. Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button until
the “ ” icon appears on the information display.
Press the shutter button within three seconds into Self Timer Mode. Press
the shutter button again and the camera will beep as it counts down. The
camera will capture an image automatically after 10 seconds.
4.6 Continuous Capture -
You can capture three images using the continuous capture feature. To
use the Continuous Capture mode follow these steps:
Step 1: Power on camera. Press the Menu button two times until the “ ”
icon appears in the display.

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Step 2: Press the shutter button within three seconds into continuous
capture. Press the Shutter button again and the camera will capture three
images continuously.
4.7 Image Resolution -
Resolution is the size of a digital image measured in pixels (dots), expressed
as the number of horizontal pixels X number of vertical pixels. The
ViviCam 3350B offers two resolution modes. The highest (best) resolution
is 640 x 480. This is called VGA resolution. The second choice of
resolution is 320 x 240. This is called QVGA resolution.
VGA resolution images are the best possible images from your camera.
QVGA resolution images are noticeably smaller when you view them on
your computer. QVGA resolution is not recommended for individual digital
images. The primary advantage to QVGA resolution is that you may store
more images (four times more) than VGA resolution.
If you would like to get into the QVGA resolution, turn on the camera.
Press the Menu button three times until “ LQ ” appears in the Information
display. Press the shutter button within three seconds to change to the
QVGA resolution mode.
If you would like to change resolution from QVGA to VGA, press the Menu
button three times and press the shutter button within three seconds to
change to the VGA resolution mode. The“ LQ ” icon will disappears in the
Information display.

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4.8 AVI Capture -
You can capture motion-video clips using the AVI capture feature. The image
is stored in avi-format and the image number only steps by 1 every time.
When you use this mode the image resolution will be 320 x 240. The
movie-clip frame rate will be approximately seven frames per second. Movie
clips are silent. (No audio.) To use the AVI capture mode follow these steps:
Step 1: Power on camera. Press the Menu button four times until the “ ”
icon appears in the display.
Step 2: Press the shutter button within three seconds into AVI capture mode.
Once the shutter button is pressed, the camera will beep and the camera
starts to capture images continuously until the button is released.
Step 3: Release the Shutter button to stop recording. The camera will stop
recording automatically when memory is full.
Note: When you download a movie-clip it will be in the popular AVI format.
Use Windows Media Player or Apple Quick Time Player to view movies.
4.9 Light Frequency -
When capturing images or movie clips under indoor lighting the image
quality will be best if you set the camera to match the frequency of the
room-lighting. In generally 60Hz frequency is used in United States and Asia.
50Hz is most common in UK, Japan, and Europe.

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To change the frequency, turn on the camera. Press the Menu button five
times until “ 50 ” or “ 60 ” appears in the display. This is the other frequency
setting. Press the shutter button within three seconds to change to this
setting.
4.10 Deleting Images -
You may wish to delete images from your camera. You can delete the last
image captured, or you may delete all images in memory.
4.10.1 Delete the Last Image -
Step 1: Power on camera. Press the Menu button six times until the “ ”
icon appears in the display.
Step 2: Press the shutter button within three seconds. The image counter
will flash on & off and press the shutter button again within three seconds.
The image will be deleted and the image counter will decrease by one.
(Example: 020 will change to 019.)
4.10.2 Delete All Images -
Step 1: Power on camera. Press the Menu button seven times until the
“ ” icon appears in the display.
Step 2: Press the Shutter button within three seconds. The image counter
will flash on & off and press the shutter button again within three seconds.
Step 3: All Images will be deleted and the image counter will display 000.