User manual VIVITAR VIVICAM 3345

[. . . ] ViviCam 3345 1. 3 Mega Pixel Digital Camera Owner's Manual ViviCam 3345 User Manual This manual is designed to assist you in using the ViviCam 3345. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the absolute correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. © Copyright 2004 Vivitar Corporation. [. . . ] To turn the ViviCam 3345's power OFF, press and hold the button for three (3) seconds and the status LCD will shut off. Note: The ViviCam 3345 automatically powers off after 60 seconds of inactivity. Camera Icons and Descriptions The Power/Mode Button Icons Descriptions Capture Mode for capturing digital still images Number of images that you may capture in the available memory Movie Mode for capturing video clips Time (maximum duration) of a video that may be captured in the available memory Resolution settings for still images ?1600 x 1200 (2 mega-pixel images, using internal interpolation) ??1280 x 1024 (native 1. 3 mega-pixel resolution of the camera) 640 x 480 (VGA, reduced resolution ­ for capturing more images) Self-timer allows 10 seconds to capture an image Note: The self-timer function uses two-star (1280 x 1024) resolution setting ONLY Battery level indicator: 3 segments: battery is full 2 segments: battery is half full 1 segments: battery is low; flash is disabled 0 segments: battery is near empty; the icons on the status LCD will flash PC / Web Cam mode. Set the camera to "PCC" before connecting to your PC to use the PC camera function. PC-connection ­ camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable 7 The Select Button Icon Descriptions Automatic Flash: The flash will fire if there is insufficient ambient light Note: The flash icon blinks when the flash capacitor is charging. Wait for the icon to stop blinking before capturing an image. Flash OFF: The flash will not fire in any lighting condition Flash ON: The camera will flash regardless of lighting conditions Indoor Exposure: For taking images indoors Outdoor Exposure: For taking images outdoors Delete ALL: Deletes all images and/or videos saved in the camera memory or on a memory card Delete LAST: Deletes the last image or video stored on the camera or the memory card Capturing Digital Still Images 1. Press and hold the Press the button for three to four seconds to power on the camera. button again to select the desired image resolution: Superfine 1600 x 1200 (2 MP interpolated) Fine 1280 x 1024 (1. 3 MP native resolution) Economy 640 x 480 (VGA, reduced resolution) The "Fine" resolution setting (1280 x 1024) is suggested for general use. The superfine resolution will yield a 2 mega-pixel image (1600 x 1200) that is generated (calculated) by a process called interpolation, inside the camera. Superfine images will include finer detail than their 1. 3 mega-pixel equivalents, however, they will consume more memory space. Images captured in Economy (640 x 480) will have noticeably less detail but require less memory space in the camera. Press and hold the button for three to four seconds to power on the camera. 2. Press the button four times to the Movie icon . 3. Press the Select ( Indoor or Outdoor ) button to select the desired exposure setting: 4. Frame your subject through the viewfinder and press the Shutter button once to start recording. The video icon will blink continuously while the camera is recording a video. The status LCD will display the time remaining (in seconds) for the available memory. To stop recording a video, press the Shutter button again. The status LCD will display the maximum duration of a video-clip that you can capture based upon the available memory. Note: The Movie mode does not use the flash function. If an external memory card is used, the camera will store video on the card. Deleting Image and Video Files This function allows you to delete images and videos stored on your ViviCam 3345, or on a memory card. Press and hold the Select the status LCD. button for one second, and the Delete Last icon will appear on 2. Press the Shutter button once to delete the last file recorded. The camera will beep to confirm that the last recorded file has been deleted. 10 3. To return to the main screen without deleting any file, press the Select button twice. [. . . ] Go to the desired location, right-click again and select "Paste". 2. Drag & Drop · · Left-click on the highlighted files with the mouse and hold down on the button. Drag the files to the desired location and release the button. 15 Camera Maintenance Caring for Your Camera Do not store or use the camera in the following environments: · · · · · · · Very humid, dirty or dusty places In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperatures, such as in a closed car during summer Extremely cold places Places that are subject to strong vibrations, smoke, or steam Places that are subject to strong magnetic fields (near motors, transformers or magnets) Places with chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products for a long period of time In the rain or snow Operational & Storage Environment Store your ViviCam 3345 in a cool, dry place if you do not intend to use it for a long period of time. [. . . ]