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
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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.