Vivitar V3625 User Manual

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Mode dial
1. Record mode
2. Playback mode
3. Setup mode
4. Movie mode
Mode Description
Record ModeUse this mode to capture still images.
Playback mode
Use this mode to view images & videos, delete
images & video clips, view a slide show, view thumb-
nail displays.
Setup modeUse this mode to adjust camera settings.
Movie modeUse this mode to record video (movie) clips.
LED indicators
Indicator StatusDescription/ActivitySound
LED Indicator Solid redThe camera is powering up.No
LED Indicator Blinking...

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Status LCD
Flash mode
Auto flash
Red-eye reduction
Fill flash (on)
Flash off
Slow synchro
Image resolution
1600 x 1200 pixels
800 x 600 pixels
Self-timer mode
Card indicator
Image quality
Fine
Normal
Basic
Macro mode
Battery check
Full battery power
Medium battery power
Low battery power
Virtually No battery power
Digital indicator (This display varies according to the 
camera mode setting.)
Displays the estimated shots that you can take in Record mode  
 .
Displays the estimated seconds that you...

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LCD monitor information
The displayed indicators when recording still images:
   
The displayed indicators when recording video clips:
    
The displayed indicators when playing images back:
The displayed indicators when playing video clips back:  

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GETTING STARTED
You can use either 2 AA size batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH) or an AC power adapter
(optional accessory) to power
  the camera. Battery power is convenient for recording
images or video clips while AC adapter power is recommended for transferring
images to your computer.
Installing the batteries
1. Make sure the camera is off.
2. Slide the battery/SD card cover in the direc- tion of the OPEN arrow.
3. Insert the batteries according to the correct polarity marks (+ or -).
4. Close the...

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Loading a SD memory card
(optional accessory)
The camera comes with 8MB of internal
memory, allowing you to store images and video
clips in the camera. However, you can expand
the memory capacity by using an optional SD
memory card so that you can store additional
images and video clips.
1. Make sure the camera is off.
2. Slide the battery/SD card cover in the direction of the OPEN arrow.
3. Insert the SD memory card.
 
The front side of the memory card (printed arrow) should face towards the front...

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Choosing the language
LANGUAGE
When you first turn the camera on, the language
setting screen appears, prompting you to
choose a language for displayed information on
the LCD monitor. Follow the steps below to set
the OSD (On-Screen Display) language.
1. Select a language that you prefer by usingthe 
/  button.
2. Press the  OK button to confirm.
• The language setting will be retained even if the came-
   ra is turned off.
Setting the date and time
LANGUAGE
Italiano
The Date/Time screen will be...

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Setting the image resolution and quality
Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file
size, and compression ratio for your images.  These settings affect the number of
images that can be stored in memory, or on an SD memory card.  As you get to
know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution set-
ting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your
images.
Higher resolution and higher quality images offer...

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Taking pictures
RECORD MODE
Your camera is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a 1.6 LCD monitor to
compose images. Taking images using the optical viewfinder will conserve bat-
tery power. If your batteries are low, it is recommended that you only compose
images by using the viewfinder. Using the LCD monitor you can compose images
more accurately, but at the cost of battery consumption. Always use the image
LCD for macro shots, however, to avoid parallax effects.  The LCD image display...

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 Using the LCD monitor
1. Open the lens cover.
2. Turn the mode dial to the  mode.
3. Turn the camera on by pressing the 
  button.
4. Turn the LCD monitor on by pressing the 
button.
5. Compose the picture.
6. Press the shutter button. 
 The LED indicator blinks orange while the
camera is processing a captured image.
• The image on the LCD monitor darkens when in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a
malfunction.
• Using the LCD monitor for an extended period of time will decrease the...

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Using the digital zoom
Using digital zoom, images appear closer. Whereas digital zoom is a compelling feature,
the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixilated (grainier) the image will
appear. The digital zoom function is only available when you set the LCD monitor\
and the digital zoom to ON. To enable the digital zoom, refer to DIGITAL ZOOM in
Record menu.
1. Open the lens cover, turn the mode dial to the 
 mode, and power on the camera.
2. Turn the LCD monitor on by pressing the...