Vivicam 3350 User Manual English Rev 040102E TP Contents 1. Introduction 1.1. Overview 1.2. Warnings and Precautions 1.3. Package Contents 1.4. System Requirements 1.5. Vivicam 3350 Features Installing the Battery Installing the Software 3.1. Twain Driver 3.2. PhotoImpression 3.3. Funhouse 3.4. In-A-Flash LE 3.5. User Manual Capturing Images 4.1. Power On the Camera 4.2. Capture an Image 4.3. Camera Information Display 4.4. Power-Off the Camera 4.5. Self-Timer 4.6. Continuous Capture (Movie Clip Mode) 4.7. Deleting Images 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 4.7.1. Delete All Images 4.7.2. Delete the Last Image 4.8. Image Resolution 4.9. Image Compression 4.10. Light Frequency 4.11. Image Storage 4.12. Techniques for Capturing the Best Images Downloading Images to Your PC 5.1. Transfer Images to your PC 5.1.1. Saving your Images to Disk 5.2. Transferring Images to a Twain-aware application 5.2.1. Transferring your Images to PhotoImpression 5.2.2. Transferring your Images to FunHouse PC/Web Camera Video Function 6.1. Using the ViviCam 3350 in Video Mode 6.2. Using the ViviCam 3350 with NetMeeting 6.3. Using the ViviCam 3350 with Movie Maker on Windows XP Specifications 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Overview Thank you for purchasing a Vivicam 3350 digital camera. It can capture digital images, short video-clips (continuous shooting mode), and it can also serve as a PC/Web camera. The V3350 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 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 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 3350 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. 1.4 System Requirements You must use a computer to download the images from your Vivicam 3350. The computer that you use must meet the following minimum requirements: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Windows 98 Second Edition/2000/Me/XP Direct X 8.0 64 MB RAM 60 MB hard disk space available Available USB port CD-ROM drive 1.5 Vivicam 3350 Features Shutter Button Front Side: Viewfinder Back Side: Lens Power/Menu Button Info/Status LCD Hand Strap Hole Battery Door USB Port Tripod Socket 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 twenty (20) seconds or your images will be erased from memory. 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. If you must change the batteries, makes sure the cameras is OFF and then change the batteries in less than twenty (20) seconds. 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. Dispose of batteries properly in accordance with local laws and regulations. Do not place them in fire. The Vivicam 3350 has an automatic power-saving feature. The camera will turn off automatically if it has not been used after approximately twenty (20) seconds. 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 3.0 Installing the Software Install the camera software before connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. Place the Vivicam 3350 CD ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The CD will run automatically and present this welcome screen: There are five components on the CD ROM: 1. Twain Driver 2. Photo Impression 3. Fun House 4. In-A-Flash LE 5. User Manuals 3.1 Twain Driver ­ To use your Vivicam 3350 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 V3350 camera. 3.2 PhotoImpression ­ You may wish to install Arcsoft PhotoImpressionTM. Although it is not required to operate the camera; it is the perfect imaging software for novice and skilled users alike. PhotoImpression is an image editor with tools for enhancing, printing, and getting creative with your V3350 digital images. 3.3 Funhouse ­ You may wish install ArcSoft Funhouse®. Although Funhouse® is not required to operate the camera, it helps you seamlessly combine two or more images from your camera to create funny or realistic scenes. Funhouse helps you to add your personal images into built-in or custom templates to print, email, and share your digital imaging creations. Add captions, titles, or quotes. Full text-editing capability lets you include colorful tags and descriptions. 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. 3.5 User Manual Click on the "User Manual" button to go to the index of ViviCam 3350 User Manuals. The Vivicam 3350 User Manual is included on the CD ROM in several languages in PDF format. Note that you will need Adobe Reader on your PC to read the User Manual. For Vivicam 3350 User Manuals in other languages please refer to the Vivitar website at www.vivitar.com After you have installed the Vivicam 3350 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. 4.0 Capturing Images Using your new Vivicam 3350 is fun and easy. There are two basic steps to capturing your first image. Step 1: Turn on the camera by pressing the Power Button. 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 the Power/Menu button 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 26 images in Hi resolution mode. (Display icons are explained in section 4.3.) Note that the camera will automatically power-off after 20 seconds to save battery power. To turn the camera on again, press the Power button. Hi 026 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 3350 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 beep once and the image counter will decrement by one count. For example the counter may change from 026 to 025. This means that you may now take 25 more images. The display counter shows the number of images remaining to be taken before the memory is full. When the counter says 000 the memory is full and you must download your images or delete them to make more space available. Note: The ViviCam 3350 does not have a flash (strobe). If it is too dark for the camera to capture a good image the camera will produce a double-beep sound, indicating that the illumination level is too low. The camera will not capture an image if you hear the "beep-beep" tone. 4.3 Camera Information Display Beyond the basics of capturing an image, the Vivicam 3350 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 Turn off the camera Self-Timer Continuous Capture (movie clip) Delete all images from memory Delete last image from memory Image resolution Image file compression Indoor lighting frequency (Hz) Refer to Section: 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 Mode Hi, Lo Hd, Ld 50, 60 4.4 Power-Off the Camera To turn-off the camera (immediately) press the menu button once. " " will appear in the Information display. Press the shutter button (within five seconds) to turn-off the camera immediately. Note: The camera will automatically power-off after twenty 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 two times until the " " icon appears on the right side of the information display. Press the shutter button within five seconds. The camera will beep nine times (once per second) as it counts down. On the tenth beep the camera will capture an image. 4.6 Continuous Capture (Movie Clip Mode) You can capture motion-video clip ...