Vivitar ViviCam 3315 Digital Camera

Vivicam 3315

User Manual

English.

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digital camera user’s manual

Warranty Policy

This camera is under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. In case of defects in materials or workmanship we will, at our discretion, will repair or replace the camera free of charge.

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. Other than for the warranty herein, Vivitar is not responsible for loss, damage, loss of use, or inconvenience of any kind.

A defective camera returned under warranty must be accompanied by a description of the problem and proof of purchase with the date of purchase clearly indicated. Prior to returning a product please contact Customer

Service or Technical Support for an RMA (Return Material Authorization) and shipping instructions. All related transportation costs and insurances are at the owner’s expense. Any alteration of this warranty cannot be made without the written approval from Vivitar.

Every attempt has been made to make this Instruction Manual is as accurate as possible. However, the product described herein is subject to change and continued product development. This manual describes, in general, the V3315 camera and popular accessories. The camera you purchase may deviate somewhat from the product described herein. Different retailers and dealers will bundle (customize) the product in different ways, especially with regards to batteries, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, and software.

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial 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 radio or television reception, detectable by turning the equipment in question 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 distance between the equipment and the receiver, 3) Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than that to which the receiver is connected. Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

A shielded-type DC power cable incorporated with a ferrite core is required to meet the FCC emission limits and to prevent interference with nearby radio and television reception. Use only shielded I/O cables with a ferrite core to connect this equipment to host computer or TV set. Shielded AC power cables and shielded I/O cables are required in order to meet the FCC emission limits. It is essential that only the supplied cords and cable(s) be used.

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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. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility for repairs. Never attempt to repair this camera by yourself as this may be dangerous.

Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure no water gets into the camera. Take particular care when using the camera under extreme weather conditions, such as rain or snow, or when operating the camera at the beach on near water. Avoid using this camera in places subject to extreme moisture.

Do not use the camera if water has entered the camera. Turn the camera off, remove the batteries, and disconnect the power source if you are using an AC power adapter. Unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility.

Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter. This may cause an electrical shock.

Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the camera off, remove the batteries, and disconnect the power source if you are using an AC power adapter. Unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not place the camera in an unstable location such as on a wobbly table or sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury. If the camera has been dropped or damaged, turn the camera off and remove the batteries or AC power adapter. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not insert or drop metallic or other foreign objects into the camera through access points such as the

SD memory card slot. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not attempt to modify this camera. Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Internal inspection, and repairs should only be carried out by an authorized service facility.

Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle. This may cause a traffic accident.

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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. Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and internal components and may cause a fire.

Do not cover or wrap the camera or AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera case and cause a fire. Always use the camera and accessories in well-ventilated locations.

Handle the camera carefully and do not expose the camera to shock or vibration. Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction.

When handling and moving the camera, always unplug it from the power source (if you are using an AC power adapter). Unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera. Failure to do so may result in an electrical shock.

Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your camera. Use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting, or leaking that may cause a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.

When placing the batteries into the camera, check the polarity markings on the batteries ( - and

+ ) to ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly. Incorrect battery polarity will result in camera inoperability and 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 batteries. Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid.

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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

Basic Operations

Record a Still Image

Recording a Video

Still Image Playback

Video Playback

Erasing Still Images

Erasing a Video

Setting Image Resolution and Quality

Flash Modes

Advanced Operations

Formatting an SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card

OSD (On-Screen Display)Language Selection

Self-Timer

White Balance

EV compensation

Viewing Image Information and Thumbnails

Camera Modes and Menus

Mode Button and the Status Information LCD display

Record Mode

Play Mode

DPOF

Setup Menus

PC Mode

Transferring Images to Your Computer

Driver Installation

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer

Downloading Your Images

Using the V3315 as a PC Camera

Specifications

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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.

This instruction manual will guide you through the digital imaging process (picture taking). Keep this manual on hand and enjoy your new V3315. If you prefer to view this instruction manual in another language, please check the Vivitar website at www.vivitar.com

Thank you,

The Vivitar Digital Camera Development Team

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Vivicam 3315 Features

Front View

1. View finder Window

2. Built-in Flash

3. Lens

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Top View

1. Shutter Button

2. Status (Information) LCD

3. Picture Button

4. Flash Button

5. Hand Strap Holder

Rear View

1. Power Button

2. Menu Button

3. /Self-timer Button

4. /2X Zoom Button

5. OK Button

6. Mode Button

7. Image LCD Display

8. View finder eyepiece

9. LED Indicator

Bottom View

1. Tripod Socket

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Side View

1. Input/Output Cover

2. Battery /SD Memory Card Cover

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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

Super fine quality

Fine quality

Economy quality

Battery Life Indicator Recordable Images (Still)

Full Battery Power Recordable Time (Movie)

Low Battery Power Self-timer Indicator

Empty (Blinking) SD Card Indicator

Record Mode

Play Mode

Flash Mode Indicators Movie Mode

Automatic flash

Red-eye Reduction

Fill Flash (On)

Flash-Off

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Connectors

1. USB Connector

2. Video Output Connector

3. AC Adapter Connector

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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. Close the battery cover

Do not mix battery types (use only one battery type at a time) as this may cause poor

camera performance, fire, or explosion

Batteries must be placed in the battery compartment with correct polarity

Batteries should be replaced when the battery indicator displays the “empty” icon

To improve battery performance, replace both batteries at the same time

Do not drop, puncture, or disassemble batteries and keep batteries away from heat

Remove the batteries if they will not be used for an extended period of time

IMPORTANT

Please observe the following precautions as these may cause the battery to split or leak:

Do not attempt to charge an alkaline battery

Do not carry or store a battery with objects such as metal pens, necklaces, coins, or

hairpins as this could short circuit the positive + and negative - terminals of a battery

Do not subject batteries to strong mechanical shock or impact, such as hitting them

with a hammer, stepping on them, or dropping them

Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional accessory)

1. Open the i/o port cover as shown:

2. Connect one end of the power adapter to the port labelled

“DC in 3V” as illustrated:

3. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet

(A power supply must provide 3.3 VDC rated at 2.5 A for proper camera operation)

(An AC adapter is an optional accessory and is not usually included with the camera)

Use only the specified batteries or AC power adapter with this

camera, the use of other power sources may cause a fire, or damage the camera

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Using an SD Memory Card

(Optional accessory)

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.

An SD memory card is not included with the camera but be purchased at a computer, photo, or electronics store.

To insert an SD memory card:

1. Make sure to turn the camera off

2. Open the Battery/SD memory card cover on the side of the camera (page 8)

3. Insert an SD card into the memory card slot:

* Insert the card as indicated by the arrow on the memory card

* The face of the SD card will be towards the camera lens

* Press the card until you hear a distinctive click

* Make sure the SD card has fully seated allowing the cover to be closed

3. Close the Battery/SD card cover

Note: To remove an SD card press on the edge of the card momentarily, and release

Setting the Date and Time

1. Power on the camera in any mode. Press the MENU button. (Page 1/Rear View, item 2)

2. “Setup” will be highlighted. Press OK. The SETUP MENU appears.

3. Press the Down Arrow button (Page 7/Rear View, item 4) to highlight DATE/TIME. Press OK.

4. Use the arrow buttons to make changes. Press OK to move to the next field.

Attaching the Hand Strap

1. Insert the thin end of the strap into the strap holder cutout,

under the metal post

2. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop of

the thin cord and pull the strap tight

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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 as shown:

3. Use the view finder window or image LCD display to frame your image

4. Press the Shutter button

* For 2X digital zoom, turn on the LCD monitor and press /X2 button

Recording a Video

To record a video (movie):


2. Press the Mode button to select the Movie Mode as shown:

3. Press the Shutter button to start recording

4. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording

* The maximum recording time for each movie clip is 15 seconds

Imaging Tips

For successful imaging, please follow these suggestions:

Holding the Camera

Hold the camera firmly with both hands and brace your elbows

lightly against your body

Take care to keep your fingers, hair and the camera strap away

from the camera lens

Use the view finder or image LCD display to frame your shot

When using the view finder, brace the camera against your

forehead to stabilize your shot

Shutter Button Release

Press the shutter button slowly and gently with your index finger

Keep the camera steady while pressing the shutter button

Release the shutter button when you hear the first beep - this indicates the image has been taken

* The second beep signals the completion of the image processing and readiness for another shot

* You can review your recorded still or movie images on either the LCD image display or on a TV as described in the subsequent sections of this manual

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Still Image Playback


2. Press the Mode button to select the Still-Image Play Mode as

indicated by arrows pointing at both Play and Record icons:

3. The last recorded image appears

4. Use the arrow buttons to scroll forward/backward through the recorded images

To Playback Images on a TV

1. Set the appropriate Video output (NTSC/PAL) corresponding to your TV standard

2. Connect one end of the video cable to the “VIDEO OUT” port of your camera

3. Connect the other end of the cable to a VIDEO IN port of your television or monitor

4. Turn on the camera and TV

5. Press the Mode button to select the Play Mode, as described above

6. Use the arrow buttons to scroll forward/backward through the recorded images

Video Playback


2. Press the Mode button to select the Movie Play Mode as

indicated by arrows pointing at both the Play and Movie icons:

3. The last recorded video appears

4. Use the arrow button to scroll forward/backward through the recorded videos

5. Press shutter button once to start a video playback

6. To pause/resume the playback, press shutter button once again

ERASE MENU

Erasing Still Images

There are two ways to erase (delete) images:

* Erase One

* Erase All

ERASE ONE

ERASE ALL

Note -

* Images recorded images on a memory card cannot be erased if it is write-protected

* To erase images on an SD card, make sure to insert the card before deletion

* To erase images recorded in the cameras internal memory, do not insert an SD card

* External memory (SD card) always has priority over internal memory - whenever a memory card is inserted into the camera the camera will use the memory card for both capture and playback

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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 to highlight ERASE, press OK

ERASE CURRENT?

5. ERASE ONE is highlighted, press OK

6. “ERASE CURRENT?” will be displayed in the center of the image:

7. Press the OK button to move to the “ERASE CURRENT” menu

8. “ERASE IMAGE NUMBER xxxx?” will be displayed:

9. Use the arrow buttons to select YES

ERASE CURRENT

10. Press the OK to delete this image

ERASE IMAGE

NUMBER 00003?

YES

NO

ERASE ALL STILL IMAGES

1. Follow steps 1 through 4 in the preceding section

2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight ERASE ALL, press OK

3. The “ERASE ALL” menu appears:

4. Use the arrow buttons to highlight YES, press OK

ERASE ALL

ARE YOU SURE?

YES

NO

* If there are no images stored in the memory

“NO IMAGE” is displayed

Erasing a Video

To erase a video:

1. Press the Mode button to select the Movie Play

Mode (see prior page)

2. Press the Menu button - the Play MENU appears

3. Use the arrow button to select “ERASE VIDEO”

4. Press OK - follow the screens prompts to delete the video

* If no videos are present, “No Movie” will be displayed

PLAY MENU

SETUP

ERASE VIDEO

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Setting Resolution and Image Quality

The V3315 provides six different image resolution and quality settings:

1280 x 1024 pixels resolution with Super Fine , Fine , or Economy quality

640 x 480 pixels resolution with Super Fine , Fine , or Economy quality

To change the resolution & quality setting:


2. Press the Mode button to select Record Mode

3. Press the “Picture” button (Page 7/top view, item 3) to toggle through the resolution and quality settings

Resolution and Quality settings are retained if the camera powered off

Resolution Indicator

In Record Mode - shows the current image resolution setting

In Play Mode - shows the resolution of the captured image

Image Quality Indicator

In Record Mode - shows the current image quality setting

In Play Mode - shows the quality setting of the displayed image

Resolution and quality settings are retained, even if the camera turned off

Images can be captured at different resolution and quality settings

Flash Modes

Flash Mode can only be set when the camera is in Record Mode. There are four flash modes:

Automatic, Red- Eye Reduction, On (Fill), OFF. The default setting is Automatic. To change the setting, press the Flash button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

Mode Icon Description

Auto Flash is enabled to automatically activate in low light conditions

Red-Eye Reduction Precursor flash to reduce red-eye effects

Fill-in Flash is always ON (fill flash)

OFF Flash is always off

The Flash Mode selection is retained even if the camera is turned off

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Advanced Operations

Formatting an SD Memory Card

To format an SD card:

1. Press the Mode button to select the Record Mode: (indicated by the arrow)

2. Press the Menu button - the RECORD MENU appears

3. Highlight SETUP, Press OK, use the arrow keys to highlight FORMAT MEDIA

4. Select YES to reformat the SD memory card and all data on the card will be erased

A memory card cannot be formatted if it is write-protected

OSD (On-Screen Display) Language Selection

To select the OSD language:

1. Press the Mode button to select Record Mode: (indicated by the arrow)

2. Press the Menu button - the RECORD MENU appears

3. Highlight SETUP, press OK; use the arrow keys to highlight LANGUAGE, press OK

4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the desired language, press OK

Language preference is retained even if the camera is powered off

Self-Timer

The self-timer can only be set in Record Mode:

To use the Self-Timer function:

1. Press the Self-Timer button to activate the Self-Timer (Page 7/rear view, item 3)

2. Position the camera, frame your shot, and press the Shutter button

3. In ten seconds, an image is captured and the timer will turn itself off

The Self-Timer will count down for ten seconds; for the first seven seconds the indicator

blinks at a relatively slow rate and then blinks rapidly for the last three seconds

White Balance

To select a White Balance preference:

1. Press the Mode button to select Record Mode: (indicated by the arrow)

2. Press the Menu button. The RECORD MENU appears.

3. Highlight SETUP, Press OK, use the arrow keys to highlight WHITE BALANCE, press OK

4. Select the desired white balance preference, press OK

The White Balance setting is reset to AUTOMATIC whenever the camera is powered off

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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 value (EV) to accommodate special scene circumstances.

To invoke EV compensation:

1. Press the Mode button to select Record Mode:

2. Press the Menu button. The RECORD MENU appears.

3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight EV COMPENSATION, press OK

4. Use the arrow buttons to specify the desired EV

The EV range is from -1.5 to +1.5 in steps of 0.3 EV

EV COMPENSATION

+0.0

The EV setting is reset to 0.0 whenever the camera is powered off

Viewing Image Information and Thumbnails

Image information is recorded for each image when it is captured

In Still-Image Play Mode: , the OK button acts as a switch to cycle through:

* Single image playback

* Image information overlay

* Multiple thumbnail display (if there is more than one image in memory)

* Image information off

1. Press the Mode button to select the Still-Image Play Mode: (indicated by the arrow)

2. Press the OK button to scroll through display options

3. When viewing multiple thumbnails - use the arrow buttons to locate a particular image

4. Press the OK button to preview at full screen

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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:

RECORD MENU

SETUP

QUICKVIEW

WHITE BALANCE

EV COMPENSATION

The RECORD MENU contains the following items:

SETUP

For more details, refer to SETUP MENU on page 20

QUICKVIEW

If Quickview is enabled, each image will be displayed on the LCD momentarily after it is captured. If disabled, each image will not be displayed immediately after capture. You may Toggle Quickview

ON/OFF using the QUICKVIEW menu:

1. Use the arrow buttons: to select On or OFF, press OK to confirm

The Quickview preference is retained when the camera is powered off

WHITE BALANCE

Automatic white balance is recommended for most cases. For particular circumstances, you may manually select another white balance preset - according to the ambient lighting conditions.

Select from: Automatic, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Shade, or Sun.

Use the arrow buttons: to select the desired white balance.

WHITEBALANCE

AUTO

TUNGSTEN

FLUORSCENT

SHADE

SUN

Press the OK button again to confirm and return to the Record Menu. See also page 15.

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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 appears:

The Play Menu contains the following items:

SETUP

For more details, refer to SETUP MENU on page 20

PLAY MENU

SETUP

SLIDE SHOW

ERASE

DPOF

SLIDE SHOW

Displays the recorded images sequentially, as a slide show with a user-defined interval between images.

Use the arrow buttons: to select Slide Show, press OK

Use the arrow buttons: to increase/decrease the interval between one and ten seconds, press OK. The slide show starts.

Press the OK button: while a slide show is playing to interrupt the show and return to the Play Mode

ERASE

For more details, refer to “Erasing....... ” on pages 12 & 13

SLIDE SHOW

DELAY,SEC.

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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.

DPOF User Interface

1. Press the Mode button to Still-Image PLAY mode:

2. Use the arrow buttons to select an image for

DPOF print specification

3. Press the Menu button, the PLAY MENU appears

4. Use the arrow buttons: to select DPOF, then OK

DPOF

PRINT QUANTITY

PRINT SIZE

ENABLE

5. The DPOF Sub-menu will be shown with three selections:

PRINT QUANTITY, PRINT SIZE, and ENABLE.

Use arrow buttons to select one of the items, press OK

PRINT QUANTITY

PRINT QUANTITY -

* Use the arrow buttons: to specify quantity from 1 to 9

* Press OK to confirm and return to the DPOF Sub-menu

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PRINT SIZE -

* Use the arrow buttons: to specify size

* You can specify PRINT STD, 3X5, 4X6, 5X7, 8x10 (inches)

* Press OK to confirm and return to the DPOF Sub-menu

If your printer only supports DPOF version 1.0, you

must set PRINT STD for the “PRINT SIZE”

PRINT SIZE

PRINT STD

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ENABLE -

* Use the arrow buttons: to toggle ENABLE or DISABLE

* If you select “ENABLE” and press OK, the camera will save the settings and

return to the Still-Image PLAY MENU

* If you select “DISABLE” and press OK, the camera will discard this image’s DPOF setting

and return to the Still-Image PLAY MENU

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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

SETUP MENU

SOUND

FORMAT MEDIA

VIDEO MODE

USB CONFIG

AUTO POWER OFF

LCD BRIGHTNESS

Changes image LCD display brightness setting from +5 to - 5

Use the arrow buttons: to select Brightness

Use the arrow button to increase/decrease

Press the OK to confirm return to the Record Menu

LCD BRIGHTNESS

+3

The brightness setting is retained even if the camera is powered off

DATE/TIME

1. Power on the camera in any mode. Press the MENU button. (Page 7/Rear View, item 2)

2. “Setup” will be highlighted. Press OK. The SETUP MENU appears.

3. Press the Left Arrow button (Page 7/Rear View, item 4) to highlight DATE/TIME. Press OK.

4. Use the arrow buttons to make changes. Press OK to move to the next field.

DATE/TIME

01 /01/00

12:12

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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: , press OK

Control returns to the SETUP MENU automatically when the change is made.

Language preference is retained when the camera

is powered off

LANGUAGE

LANGUAGE

SOUND

Enables/disables the sound effects (beeps) associated with camera operations. You may choose to turn on, or off, camera sound effects which occur each time a camera button is pressed. (Default=OFF)

Use the arrow buttons: to select on/off, press OK

Control returns to the SETUP MENU when the change is made.

SOUND

ON

OFF

The sound preference setting is retained when the

camera is powered off

FORMAT MEDIA

Formats the SD memory card and erases all data from the card.

Use the arrow buttons: to select FORMAT MEDIA, press OK

“Are You Sure?” will be displayed

Use the arrow buttons: to select YES, press OK

The memory card will be reformatted.

(Select NO to cancel and return to the SETUP MENU)

“RESET IMAGE NO.?” will be displayed

Use the arrow buttons: to select YES or NO, press OK

* Resetting the image number will cause images in the camera

to be sequentially numbered beginning again from 0001.

FORMAT MEDIA

ARE YOU SURE?

YES

NO

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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).

VIDEO MODE

NTSC

PAL

USB CONFIGURATION

The V3315 supports two USB modes: DISK DRIVE and SILENT VIDEO.

DISK DRIVE: This mode is to transfer pictures to your PC

SILENT VIDEO: For PC camera mode

USB CONFIG

DISK DRIVE

SILENT VIDEO

AUTO POWER OFF

The camera will turn off automatically after no-operation or 90 seconds. You may specify a power-off time of:

3, 5, 10, or 30 minutes.

LIGHT FREQUENCY

The V3315 supports different lighting frequencies:

50HZ and 60HZ. Select the correct frequency for your region.

AUTO POWER OFF

3 Min

5 min

10 Min

30 Min

Cancel

LIGHT FREQUENCY

50HZ

60HZ

PC Mode

Images can only be transferred to your PC via USB in DISK DRIVE mode.

There are no menus associated with this mode, and no buttons are active in this mode.

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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 -

OS: MS Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me, or Windows XP

Memory: 64 MB RAM

Other: CD-ROM drive, USB port

Macintosh (Download Only - PC camera mode not supported for Mac) -

OS: Mac OS 9.0 or higher

CPU: Power PC or higher

Memory: 64 MB RAM

Other: CD-ROM drive, USB port

Note: Imaging software applications included with the V3315 are supported on PC only

Trademarks -

Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows Me, and Windows XP are

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.. and other countries.

Macintosh, Mac OS and Power PC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer

in the U.S. and other countries.

Other company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective owners.

Driver Installation

If you are planning to transfer your images to a computer, make sure to complete the camera driver installation before the camera connection. The steps are as below:

1. Insert the V3315 CD-ROM disc into your CD-ROM drive

2. The setup program starts - follow the on screen instructions to complete the driver installation

3. Restart your computer

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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” will appear on the LCD display when connected to a computer

Downloading Images

1. After connecting the camera, power-on the camera

2. From the Windows desktop, double-click on My computer to find “Removable Disk” (the camera)

3. Double click on Removable Disk and subsequent folders to locate your Images and Videos

4. Drag & Drop, or Cut & Paste image files from the Removable Disk to a new folder in your hard disk

5. Once the copy process has been completed, the images have been successfully downloaded

from the camera to your computer

Using the V3315 as a PC Camera

(PC only)

The V3315 can also serve as a PC video camera using third-party video software such as Microsoft

NetMeeting or Video Maker (XP):

1. Make sure you have installed the camera video driver

2. Set the V3315 to USB silent video mode -

* From the Setup Menu, USB CONFIG, select SILENT VIDEO (see page 22)

3. Connect the USB cable to the camera and to your PC’s USB port

4. Place the camera on a desktop or on top of your computer monitor

5. Turn on the camera

6. Launch Microsoft NetMeeting or Video Maker and follow the instructions for that application

For more information about the operation of your video application software, please

refer to its respective software help files and documentation

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Specifications

Effective pixels

Image Sensor

1.3 Mega Pixels

1.3 Mega Pixel CMOS

Color 10 Bit (RGB)

Image Resolution Modes Full: 1280 x 1024

Lens

Focal length

Focal Range

Zoom

Shutter Speed

Half: 640 x 480

Fixed Focus

9.0 mm

Four feet to infinity

2X Digital Zoom

1/20 to 1/2500 second

Exposure Compensation +/- 1.5 EV in 0.3 EV steps

White Balance

Memory

Auto, Manual

Internal: NAND type Flash memory 8 MB

External: SD (secure digital) memory card (optional)

Compression Method JPEG

File Format

Operating System

EXIF, DPOF, AVI (Motion JPEG)

Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me, and XP

PC Camera Mode

Software (for PC only)

Language Support

Mac OS 9.0, or later

Windows 98, 2000, Me, XP (Mac not supported)

MGI Photo Suite SE, Photo Vista

English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Italian,

Flash

Self-timer i/o Ports

USB Frame Rate

Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese

Built-In: Auto, On/Fill, OFF, Red-Eye Reduction

10 seconds delay

DC power in, USB port, Video Output (NTSC/PAL)

Power Source

Weight

14.8 frames/sec. (VGA, QVGA)

(Note: The USB frame rate is dependant on your PC)

2 AA size (Alkaline, Lithium battery); AC-Adapter (optional)

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

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