Vivicam 3350B User Manual English Rev 041110 TP Contents 1. Introduction 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. 1.5. 2. 3. Overview Warnings and Precautions Package Contents System Requirements Vivicam 3350B Features 1 1 1 3 4 5 6 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 13 14 14 14 Installing the Battery Installing the Software 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 3.5. 3.6. Twain Driver Ulead® Photo Explorer 8.0 SE Ulead® COOL 360TM In-A-Flash LE Adobe® Reader® 6.0 User Manual Power On the Camera Capture an Image Camera Information Display Power-Off the Camera Self-Timer Continuous Capture 4. Capturing Images 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 4.5. 4.6. 4.7. 4.8. 4.9. Image Resolution AVI Capture Light Frequency 4.10.1. Delete the Last Image 4.10.2. Delete All Images 15 16 16 17 17 17 18 19 19 21 21 23 23 24 24 25 4.10. Deleting Images 4.11. Techniques for Capturing the Best Images 5. Downloading Images to Your PC 5.1. 5.2. 6. Transfer Images to your PC Transferring Images to a Twain-aware application 5.2.1. Transferring your Images to PhotoExplorer PC/Web Camera Video Function 6.1. 6.2. 6.3. 6.4. 7. Using the ViviCam 3350B in Video Mode Using the ViviCam 3350B with AMCAP Using the ViviCam 3350B with NetMeeting Using the ViviCam 3350B with Movie Maker on Windows XP 26 Specifications 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 -1- 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 -2- 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. -3- 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. 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 -4- 1.5 Vivicam 3350B Features Front Side: Shutter Button Viewfinder Lens Back Side: Info/Status LCD Hand Strap Hole Power/Menu Button Battery Door USB Port -5- 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 thirty (30) seconds or your images will be erased from memory. -6- 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 thirty (30) 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 3350B has an automatic power-saving feature. The camera will turn off automatically if it has not been used after approximately thirty (30) 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. -7- 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. -8- 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 360TM ­ You may wish install Ulead® COOL 360TM. Although COOL 360TM 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. -9- 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. -10- 4.0 Capturing Images Using your new Vivicam 3350B is fun and easy. 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. There are two basic steps 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. -11- 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. -12- 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 Self-Timer Continuous capture Image resolution AVI capture 50, 60 Indoor lighting frequency (Hz) Delete last image from memory Delete all images from memory -13- Refer to Section 4.5 4.6 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.9 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. use the Continuous Capture mode follow these steps: Step 1: Power on camera. Press the Menu button two times until the " ...