Vivitar Vivicam 3315 Digital Camera User 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, Vivitar will, at its discretion, repair or replace the camera free of charge. This warranty applies to the camera only and does not include batteries, software, or other accessories not manufactured by Vivitar. The 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. Vivitar is not responsible for loss, damage, loss of use, or inconvenience of any kind beyond the warranty terms.

A defective camera returned under warranty must be accompanied by a description of the problem and proof of purchase with the date 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 requires written approval from Vivitar.

Every attempt has been made to ensure 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 purchased may deviate somewhat from the product described. Different retailers and dealers may 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 causes harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment 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 a host computer or TV set. Shielded AC power cables and shielded I/O cables are required to meet the FCC emission limits. It is essential that only the supplied cords and cable(s) be used.

WARNING

• 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.
• WARNING: 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 or 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.
• WARNING: Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter. This may cause an electrical shock.
• WARNING: 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.
• WARNING: 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.
• WARNING: 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.
• WARNING: 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.
• WARNING: Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle. This may cause a traffic accident.

CAUTION

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

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

Vivicam 3315 Features

Front View

Diagram Description: A diagram showing the front of the Vivicam 3315 camera.

• 1. View finder Window
• 2. Built-in Flash
• 3. Lens

Top View

Diagram Description: A diagram showing the top of the Vivicam 3315 camera.

• 1. Shutter Button
• 2. Status (Information) LCD
• 3. Picture Button
• 4. Flash Button
• 5. Hand Strap Holder

Rear View

Diagram Description: A diagram showing the rear of the Vivicam 3315 camera.

• 1. Power Button
• 2. Menu Button
• 3. [Up Arrow]/[Down Arrow] / Self-timer Button
• 4. [Up Arrow]/[Down Arrow] / 2X Zoom Button
• 5. OK Button
• 6. Mode Button
• 7. Image LCD Display
• 8. View finder eyepiece
• 9. LED Indicator

Bottom View

Diagram Description: A diagram showing the bottom of the Vivicam 3315 camera.

• 1. Tripod Socket

Side View

Diagram Description: A diagram showing the side of the Vivicam 3315 camera.

• 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

• Super fine quality
• Fine quality
• Economy quality

Battery Life Indicator

• Full Battery Power
• Low Battery Power
• Empty (Blinking)

Flash Mode Indicators

• Automatic flash [AUTO Icon]
• Red-eye Reduction [Eye Icon with Slash]
• Fill Flash (On) [Lightning Bolt Icon]
• Flash-Off [Slash through Lightning Bolt Icon]

LCD Display Indicators:

• Recordable Images (Still) [Camera Icon]
• Recordable Time (Movie) [Movie Camera Icon]
• Self-timer Indicator [Clock Icon]
• SD Card Indicator [SD Card Icon]
• Record Mode [Camera Icon]
• Play Mode [Play Button Icon]
• Movie Mode [Movie Camera Icon]

Diagram Description: A diagram showing the status LCD display with various icons and numerical indicators.

Connectors

Diagram Description: A diagram showing the connector ports on the Vivicam 3315 camera.

• 1. USB Connector
• 2. Video Output Connector
• 3. AC Adapter Connector

Getting Started

Power - Inserting Batteries

Diagram Description: A diagram illustrating battery insertion into the camera.

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 Precautions

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)

Diagram Description: A diagram showing the AC adapter connection to the camera.

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)

CAUTION: 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.

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 can be purchased at a computer, photo, or electronics store.

Diagram Description: A diagram showing an SD card being inserted into the camera.

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 (refer to 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.
4. 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 7/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.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the DATE/TIME setting screen showing date and time fields.

Attaching the Hand Strap

Diagram Description: A diagram illustrating how to attach the hand strap to the camera.

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.

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: [Camera Icon].
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 the [Up Arrow]/[Down Arrow]/X2 button.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the LCD display showing the Record Mode interface with icons for flash, battery, and image count.

Recording a Video

To record a video (movie):

1. Power on the camera.
2. Press the Mode button to select the Movie Mode as shown: [Movie Camera Icon].
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.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the LCD display showing the Movie Mode interface with icons for flash, battery, and recording time.

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.

Diagram Description: Illustrations showing correct ways to hold the digital camera for stable shooting.

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.

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 Button Icon] and [Camera Icon].
3. The last recorded image appears.
4. Use the [Arrow Buttons] to scroll forward/backward through the recorded images.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the LCD display showing a still image in playback mode.

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

1. Power on the camera.
2. Press the Mode button to select the Movie Play Mode as indicated by arrows pointing at both the [Play Button Icon] and [Movie Camera Icon].
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.

Erasing Still Images

There are two ways to erase (delete) images:

• Erase One
• Erase All

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the ERASE MENU options: ERASE ONE, ERASE ALL.

Note:

• Images recorded 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 camera's 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.

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.
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.
10. Press the OK to delete this image.

Diagram Description: Screenshots showing the "ERASE CURRENT?" prompt and the "ERASE IMAGE NUMBER xxxx?" prompt with YES/NO options.

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.

* If there are no images stored in the memory, "NO IMAGE" is displayed.

Diagram Description: A screenshot showing the "ERASE ALL" prompt with ARE YOU SURE? and YES/NO options.

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 screen prompts to delete the video.

* If no videos are present, "No Movie" will be displayed.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the PLAY MENU showing the ERASE VIDEO option.

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:

1. Power on the camera.
2. Press the Mode button to select Record Mode [Camera Icon].
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 is 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.

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

Advanced Operations

Formatting an SD Memory Card

To format an SD card:

1. Press the Mode button to select the Record Mode: [Camera Icon] (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: [Camera Icon] (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: [Camera Icon].

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: [Camera Icon] (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.

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: [Camera Icon].
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.

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

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the EV COMPENSATION menu showing the current setting (+0.0).

Viewing Image Information and Thumbnails

Image information is recorded for each image when it is captured.

In Still-Image Play Mode: [Play Button Icon], 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: [Play Button Icon] (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.

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.

Diagram Description: Examples of the status LCD display for different modes.

Record Mode

Press the Mode button to select the RECORD mode: [Camera Icon].

Record Menu

Press the MENU button while in Record Mode - the RECORD MENU appears:

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]: [Up Arrow]/[Down Arrow] 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]: [Up Arrow]/[Down Arrow] to select the desired white balance. Press the OK button again to confirm and return to the Record Menu. See also page 15.
• EV COMPENSATION: For details, see page 16.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the RECORD MENU showing SETUP, QUICKVIEW, WHITE BALANCE, and EV COMPENSATION options.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the WHITE BALANCE menu showing options like AUTO, TUNGSTEN, FLUORSCENT, SHADE, SUN.

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: [Play Button Icon] for image review.

Play Menu

Press the Menu button: [Menu Button Icon], the PLAY MENU appears:

The Play Menu contains the following items:

• SETUP: For more details, refer to SETUP MENU on page 20.
• SLIDE SHOW: Displays the recorded images sequentially, as a slide show with a user-defined interval between images.
  • Use the [Arrow Buttons]: [Up Arrow]/[Down Arrow] to select Slide Show, press OK.
  • Use the [Arrow Buttons]: [Up Arrow]/[Down Arrow] to increase/decrease the interval between one and ten seconds, press OK. The slide show starts.
  • Press the OK button: [OK Button Icon] 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.
• DPOF: For details, see page 19.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the PLAY MENU showing SETUP, SLIDE SHOW, ERASE, and DPOF options.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the SLIDE SHOW menu showing DELAY, SEC. with options like 3.

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: [Play Button Icon].
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]: [Up Arrow]/[Down Arrow] to select DPOF, then OK.
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 -
  • Use the [Arrow Buttons]: [Up Arrow]/[Down Arrow] to specify quantity from 1 to 9.
  • Press OK to confirm and return to the DPOF Sub-menu.
• PRINT SIZE -
  • Use the [Arrow Buttons]: [Up Arrow]/[Down Arrow] 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".
• ENABLE -
  • Use the [Arrow Buttons]: [Up Arrow]/[Down Arrow] 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.

Diagram Description: Screenshots of the DPOF menu showing PRINT QUANTITY, PRINT SIZE, and ENABLE options.

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:

Diagram Description: Two screenshots of the SETUP MENU, one showing LCD BRIGHTNESS, DATE/TIME, LANGUAGE, SOUND, FORMAT MEDIA, and the other showing 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]: [Up Arrow]/[Down Arrow] to select Brightness.
• Use the [Arrow Button]: [Left Arrow]/[Right Arrow] to increase/decrease.
• Press the OK to confirm return to the Record Menu.

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

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the LCD BRIGHTNESS setting screen showing +3.

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.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the DATE/TIME setting screen showing the current date and time.

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]: [Up Arrow]/[Down Arrow], press OK.

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

Language preference is retained when the camera is powered off.

Diagram Description: Screenshots of the LANGUAGE menu showing available language options.

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]: [Up Arrow]/[Down Arrow] to select on/off, press OK.

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

The sound preference setting is retained when the camera is powered off.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the SOUND menu showing ON and OFF options.

FORMAT MEDIA

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

• Use the [Arrow Buttons]: [Up Arrow]/[Down Arrow] to select FORMAT MEDIA, press OK.
• "Are You Sure?" will be displayed.
• Use the [Arrow Buttons]: [Up Arrow]/[Down Arrow] 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]: [Up Arrow]/[Down Arrow] 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.

Diagram Description: Screenshots of the FORMAT MEDIA menu showing "Are You Sure?" and "RESET IMAGE NO.?" prompts with YES/NO options.

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).

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the VIDEO MODE menu showing NTSC and PAL options.

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.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the USB CONFIG menu showing DISK DRIVE and SILENT VIDEO options.

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.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the AUTO POWER OFF menu showing time options.

LIGHT FREQUENCY

The V3315 supports different lighting frequencies: 50HZ and 60HZ. Select the correct frequency for your region.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the LIGHT FREQUENCY menu showing 50HZ and 60HZ options.

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.

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.

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.

Specifications

* 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.