ViviCam 3340
Digital Camera
User's Mannual
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION...............................................2
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................6
3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA..................8
4. GETTING STARTED ........................................12
5. INSTALLING DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE .........19
6. TRANSFERRING IMAGES TO A COMPUTER .....22
7. USING YOUR CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA ........27
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1. INTRODUCTION
Please read through this manual carefully before using the
camera and follow the instructions to derive full benefit from
your camera.
1-1 Safety Precautions
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The software CD-ROM disc packaged with the camera
is designed for PC use only.
This product is a highly intricate device. Any attempt
to disassemble it may cause electric shock from the
internal components.
1-2 Before Using Your Camera
Familiarize yourself with your new camera before taking
any images of an important occasion (such as a wedding,
graduation, or a trip). Test the camera beforehand to
ensure that it functions well. Learn the features and
characteristics of the macro function, movie mode, flash
operations, shutter timing, and the process of image
transfer (downloading) to your computer.
Consider purchasing a memory card to expand the
capacity of your camera. Consider also a memory card
reader to derive maximum benefit and ease of use of
your camera.
Copyright Restrictions
Please observe copyright law and restrictions, as your
new camera is a recording device.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) status display
Your new camera includes an LCD information/status
display that contains a small amount of liquid. If the LCD
monitor is damaged, please observe the following
precautions:
1. If the liquid contacts the skin wipe the skin with a
cloth and wash with water.
2. If the liquid gets in the eye immediately rinse with
fresh water for at least 15 minutes and then consult a
physician as soon as possible.
3. If anyone accidentally swallows the liquid rinse the
mouth with water, drink large amount of water and
induce vomiting. Consult a physician as soon as
possible.
1-3 Operational Cautions
Your camera consists of intricate electrical and mechanical
components.
Avoid exposing the camera to the following conditions:
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Extremely damp and dusty places.
Sealed vehicles or places exposed to direct
sunlight
Extreme high temperatures or heat.
Mechanical shock or vibration.
Smoke, fumes or steam.
Locations subject to strong magnetic fields.
Rain or snow.
Do not open the battery cover when the power is on.
If water has entered the camera, immediately turn the
power OFF and remove the batteries.
Maintaining your camera:
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If lens, LCD display, or viewfinder windows
become dirty, use a lens brush or soft cloth to
wipe clean. Avoid touching the lens with your
fingers.
Do not use any detergent or volatile solution,
which will harm the camera case and paint. Only
use a soft cleaning cloth.
1-4 Common Accessories
The following items are normally included with the Vivicam
3340 camera. (Note that accessories may vary by retailer.)
1. AA Batteries (2)
2. Wrist Strap
3. Software CD ROM (Driver and PC Applications)
4. USB Cable
5. Pouch
6. User’s Manual
2. SPCIFICATIONS
2.1 Camera Specifications
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Image resolution: Still images: Fine = 1280 x 1024
(1.3M), Mid = 640 x 480 (VGA); Video = 320 x 240
Range of Focus:
o Normal mode: 3 feet to Infinity
o Macro mode: 8 to 10 inches
Internal Memory: 8M SDRAM. Note that 4 MB of
memory is allocated to image processing (buffering),
and 4 MB is available for image storage
Image File Formats: JPEG (still images), AVI (movies)
Flash modes: Automatic, Off
Self-timer: 10 sec. delay
Power Supply: AA battery x2; USB 5V (in PC-CAM
Mode)
Computer Interface: USB
Auto Power Off: The power will automatically turn off
if no buttons are pressed after 60 seconds.
Memory Expansion slot: For Secure Digital (SD)
memory cards. (Also compatible with MMC cards.)
2-2 System Requirements
To operate your camera with your computer the following
minimum requirements are suggested. For MAC users, only
the USB Mass Storage Device function is available. PC users
may use the PC/web cam feature.
System Requirements (Windows)
OS
CPU
RAM
CD-ROM
HDD
USB port
Microsoft Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
Intel Pentium or higher
64 MB or higher
4X speed CD ROM drive
20 MB hard disk space
Available USB 1.1 port
Lycoris Desktop LX: same as PC requirements except OS
System Requirements (Macintosh)
OS
CPU
RAM
CD-ROM
HDD
USB port
Mac OS 8.6 or higher, including OSX
PowerPC 601 processor or higher
64 MB or higher
4X speed CD ROM drive
20 MB hard disk space
Available USB 1.1 port