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Vivitar Vivicam 3301 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ViviCam 3301 User Manual...
  • Page 2 ViviCam 3301 User Manual This manual is designed to assist you in using the ViviCam 3301. 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Ulead PhotoExplorer 8.0 SE Ulead COOL 360 Adobe Acrobat Reader Installing the Software Installing the DIGITAL CAMERA TWAIN CONNECTING TO YOUR PC Connecting the ViviCam 3301 to Your PC DOWNLOADING IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR PC losing your images or...
  • Page 4 Connecting the ViviCam 3301 to a PC Viewing Video Clips with Windows Media Player VIDEO CONFERENCING WITH NETMEETING How to Use the ViviCam 3301 with Microsoft NetMeeting VIVICAM 3301 QUICK TIPS Capturing Images Indoors – General Tips Capturing Images Outdoors – General Tips...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Using the Picture Manager interface software, the streaming Snapshots from your camera will automatically converted into digital video clips. You can also use the ViviCam 3301 as a PC/web camera, taking real-time images when connected to your PC with the supplied USB cable.

  • Page 6: Camera Features

    Camera Features Please refer to the following diagram to identify the ViviCam 3301 features: Front View Rear View...

  • Page 7: Changing The Camera Face Panel

    Changing the Camera Face Panel You can give the ViviCam 3301 a new appearance by changing the front panel. The ViviCam 3301 comes with several cool-color faceplates that you can use interchangeably. Follow these instructions to change the faceplate. Turn the camera OFF.

  • Page 8: Capturing Images

    • To turn the power to OFF, press and hold the Power/Mode button for three seconds. Note: The ViviCam 3301 will automatically power off after 60 seconds of inactivity. LCD Information/Status Display The following icons are used in the Information/Status LCD display to present mode and setting options.

  • Page 9: Camera Icons And Descriptions

    Camera Icons and Descriptions To select your desired setting, press the Power/Mode button to scroll through the different modes. The icons will display in the status LCD. Press the Shutter button to select a function while it is displayed. The camera is now ready to capture a image or streaming snapshots according to your selected preferences.

  • Page 10: Capturing Digital Still Images

    Capturing Digital Still Images Press the Power/Mode button once to turn the camera on. (Press and hold for about two seconds.) Default Setting Press the Power/Mode button again to scroll to the setting you want: Selects 1280 x 1008 pixel resolution (best image quality) Selects 640 x 480 pixel resolution (lesser image quality, but you may capture more images) Press the Shutter button to select the resolution and return to the main screen.

  • Page 11: Deleting Images And Videos

    Delete ALL images and Videos. Press and hold down the Shutter button until you hear 2 beeps. This will erase all images and videos saved on your ViviCam 3301. Delete the LAST image or video capture. Press the Shutter button once until you hear 2 beeps.

  • Page 12: Software Installation

    Picture Manager (TWAIN) The Picture Manager works with TWAIN compliant third party software. The Picture Manager allows you to quickly view the images on the DIGITAL CAMERA, edit the images (e.g., crop, rotate, flip), and save them to your computer.

  • Page 13: Installing The Software

    Select “No” and continue with the installation. This will not affect the operation of you computer. Installing the DIGITAL CAMERA TWAIN 1. Insert the DIGITAL CAMERA software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD will auto run, and the DIGITAL CAMERA installation menu will appear.
  • Page 14 Please follow the instructions below to complete installing your software. 1. Digital Camera TWAIN Driver (Owner’s Manual) When clicking the Digital Camera TWAINT application, a progress will appear. Click the “Next” to start the installation. Please wait for the application to install on your computer. The program will take up to 5 minutes to complete.
  • Page 15 Please follow the instructions below to complete installing your software. 3. Digital Camera TWAIN Driver (Owner’s Manual) When clicking the Digital Camera TWAINT application, a progress will appear. Click the “Next” to start the installation. Please wait for the application to install on your computer. The program will take up to 5 minutes to complete.

  • Page 16: Connecting To Your Pc

    Connecting the ViviCam 3301 to Your PC Note: Before you connect the ViviCam 3301 to your PC, you must install the TWAIN driver. Press the Power/Mode button to turn the camera OFF. Lift the USB connector cover. Plug the smaller connector of the USB cable into the USB port on the camera.

  • Page 17: Downloading Images And Videos To Your Pc

    DOWNLOADING IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR PC Transfer Images & Videos with the ViviCam 3301 CamWizard When you connect the ViviCam 3301 to your PC (with the USB cable) the following screen appears: Use the ViviCam 3301 CamWizard to: Each of these options is described in the following sections. In the status bar (bottom line in CamWizard screen) you can see how many images and videos are stored in camera memory.

  • Page 18: Saving Images And Videos To Your Computer

    The “Open folder to view files” option lets you view your images and video clips that are saved on the ViviCam 3301. The files will appear either in a common Windows directory (folder). You may cut, copy & paste, or delete your images using normal Windows file operations.

  • Page 19: Transfer Images With Ulead Photoexplorer

    Save. Transfer and Save Video Using CamExplorer You can also use the ViviCam 3301 Explorer to save the images and videos to your computer. Follow these instructions: On the Windows desktop double click on ”My Computer”.

  • Page 20: Using The Vivicam 3301 As A Pc/Web Camera

    Using the ViviCam 3301 as a PC/Web Camera Using the ViviCam 3301 as a PC/Web Camera The ViviCam 3301 may be used as a PC/Web camera. Please read the instructions below carefully. Connecting the ViviCam 3301 to a PC 1. Set your ViviCam 3301 on the tilt base and place it on a flat surface.

  • Page 21: Video Conferencing With Netmeeting

    The ViviCam 3301 can be used with Microsoft NetMeeting. Follow these instructions: Connect the ViviCam 3301 to your computer with the USB cable. The camera will power on automatically. Launch NetMeeting. Go to Start → Programs → Accessories → Communications → NetMeeting.

  • Page 22: Vivicam 3301 Quick Tips

    • Do not capture images of high-contrast with both shaded and sun lit areas together. While the ViviCam 3301 does adjust for this, it is unable to adjust for vast differences in lighting as compared to the human eye. ViviCam 3301 QUICK TIPS...

  • Page 23: Vivicam 3301 Specifications

    Camera Dimension Camera Weight * Video is converted from streaming snapshot images (JPG frames) into a motion-JPEG AVI video clip using the V3301 driver software. Video length varies. ViviCam 3301 SPECIFICATIONS 1.3 M-Pixel sensor 1/2” -inch 1280x1008 640 x 480...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Problem Possible cause The camera has no The batteries are discharged. power. The batteries are inserted incorrectly. Is the camera connected to a computer? The camera won’t Is the camera’s power on? capture an image. Is the camera connected to a computer? The images are The camera or subject was...

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