This warranty applies to the camera only. This warranty does not include batteries, software, or other accessories which have not been manufactured by Vivitar. This warranty will not be honored if the camera has been mishandled, damaged, tampered with, or altered by anyone other than the manufacturer. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and is not transferable.
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WARNING Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke (or an unusual odor), if it becomes unusually hot to the touch, produces a peculiar noise, or exhibits any other abnormal conditions. Operating the camera in any of these circumstances may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off, remove the batteries, and disconnect the power source if you are using an AC power adapter.
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CAUTION Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not leave this camera in a location subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight.
Table of Contents Introduction Vivicam 3315 Features Front View Top View Rear View Bottom View Side View Status (Information) LCD Input/Output Connectors Getting Started Power - Installing Batteries, AC adapter Using an SD Memory Card Setting Date and Time Attaching the Hand Strap...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Vivicam 3315 digital camera. With this camera, you can enjoy the new world of digital imaging. Digital imaging brings new life to photography - combining the latest in consumer electronics technology with traditional photographic paradigms. Digital cameras make photography more interesting and fun.
Side View 1. Input/Output Cover 2. Battery /SD Memory Card Cover Status (Information) LCD The status LCD contains the following indicators: Resolution Indicator Full Resolution (1280 x 1024 Pixels) Half Resolution (640 x 480 Pixels) Image Quality Indicator...
Getting Started Power - Inserting Batteries 1. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow on the battery cover door 2. Insert two AA batteries with the polarity as shown: (Note also the decal inside the battery compartment) 3.
Using an SD Memory Card The V3315 camera is equipped with 8 MB of internal (built-in) memory. In addition to saving your images in internal memory, you may also store your images on a removable memory card known as an SD (Secure Digital) card.
Basic Operations Record a Still Image To record a still image: 1. Power on the camera 2. Press the Mode button to select the Record Mode 3. Use the view finder window or image LCD display to frame your image 4.
Still Image Playback 1. Power on the camera 2. Press the Mode button to select the Still-Image Play Mode as indicated by arrows pointing at both Play 3. The last recorded image appears 4. Use the arrow buttons To Playback Images on a TV 1.
ERASE CURRENT IMAGE 1. Press the Mode button to select the Still-Image Play Mode (see prior page) 2. The last image taken will be shown on LCD image display 3. Press the Menu button to enter the PLAY MENU 4. Use the arrow buttons 5.
Setting Resolution and Image Quality The V3315 provides six different image resolution and quality settings: 1280 x 1024 pixels resolution with Super Fine 640 x 480 pixels resolution with Super Fine To change the resolution & quality setting: 1.
Advanced Operations Formatting an SD Memory Card To format an SD card: 1. Press the Mode button to select the Record Mode: 2. Press the Menu button - the RECORD MENU appears 3. Highlight SETUP, Press OK, use the arrow keys to highlight FORMAT MEDIA 4.
EV Compensation EV COMPENSATION The V3315 will automatically adjust the camera shutter speed for the proper exposure of each scene. Occasionally, it is desirable to manually override the automatic exposure +0.0 value (EV) to accommodate special scene circumstances.
Camera Modes and Menus Mode Button and Information Status LCD Display Each press of the mode button switches the status LCD display as follows: Record Still Image, Record Video (Movie), Still Image Playback , Video/Movie Playback Record Mode Press the Mode button to select the RECORD mode: Record Menu Press the MENU button while in Record Mode - the RECORD MENU appears:...
Play Mode In the Still-Image Play mode, you can review recorded images on the LCD display or on a TV. Press the Mode button to Play: for image review. Play Menu Press the Menu button: The Play Menu contains the following items:...
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) The V3315 supports the DPOF system. To use DPOF, you must use an SD memory card, as DPOF information can only be stored on a memory card. Using DPOF, all your images and DPOF settings will be saved on the SD memory card for printing on a DPOF enabled printer.
SETUP MENUS The SETUP MENU is shared by all four modes. You may invoke the SETUP MENU by pressing the Menu button in any mode: SETUP MENU LCD BRIGHTNESS DATE/TIME LANGUAGE SOUND FORMAT MEDIA LCD BRIGHTNESS...
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LANGUAGE Selects the OSD menu language. There are eight languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. (Default=English) Select a language using the arrow buttons: Control returns to the SETUP MENU automatically when the change is made. Language preference is retained when the camera is powered off SOUND...
VIDEO MODE Sets video output format. The camera supports NTSC and PAL video formats. Select the appropriate video type for the connected device (e.g. NTSC TV or PAL TV). USB CONFIGURATION The V3315 supports two USB modes: DISK DRIVE and SILENT VIDEO.
Transferring Images to Your Computer Before transferring images to your computer, please review the following guidelines - Operating Environments * Images stored in the camera can be transferred to a computer using the USB cable Windows - MS Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me, or Windows XP Memory: 64 MB RAM Other: CD-ROM drive, USB port...
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 1. Plug one end of the USB cable into the camera USB port 2. Plug the other end of the USB cable to your computer’s USB port * Downloading images consumes battery power very quickly - use an external SD memory card reader or an AC power adapter whenever transferring images to your computer * “Disk Drive”...
Approx. 120 grams without battery Dimension 106 mm x 65 mm x 35 mm * Features, Options, and Specifications are subject to change without notice Service and Support - For Customer Service and Technical Support, visit Vivitar on the worldwide web at www.vivitar.com...