Vivitar Using the ViviCam 3350 as a PC/Web Camera: A Comprehensive Guide

6.0PC/Web Camera Video Function

6.1Using the ViviCam 3350B in Video Mode –

PC users may use their Vivicam 3350B as a PC/Web cam. Note that the ViviCam 3350B is a dual mode camera. It is both a digital-still camera and a PC video camera. In the video mode the ViviCam 3350B is known as the “ViviCam 3350B” camera.

To use your camera as a PC/web cam you must first install the driver from the Vivicam 3350B CD ROM. After the driver is installed and the camera is connected to your PC you may view live video several ways:

1.Use the AMCAP video utility included with the camera. (refer to section 6.2.)

2.From the Windows XP desktop double click on My Computer. Look for “Scanners and Cameras”. Locate the ViviCam 3350B camera icon. Double click on the video-camera icon to begin the video function.

3.Use your favorite third-party video program.

4.Use Microsoft NetMeeting (see section 6.3)

5.Use Windows Movie Maker for Windows XP (see section 6.4)

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