Vivitar Vivicam 3500 Users Manual

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Download Stored Images to Your Personal ComputerY ou can download stored images to your personal computer (PC)
through the RS-232C/USB digital connector from proprietary software.
The camera can receive the image data from a PC through the
software, too. Separate cable is required for RS-232 or USB (optional)
connection. You can find the accessories in your Connection Kit.
1.  Turn off the power of the camera and the personal computer.
2. Plug one end of the serial cable into the COM port (or USB
     accordingly) of your computer.
3. Lift the Connector Cover of the camera.
4. Plug the other end of the serial cable into the cameras DIGIT AL
     port.
5.  Turn on the camera and personal computer, and execute the
     specific software. You are now ready to transfer the images.
System RequirementHardware
The following is the required system configuration:
IBM PC or 100% compatible, with a Pentium 60 MHz or higher CPU
At least 16 MB of available memory and 24 MB of available hard disk
space
VGA/SVGA color display system, 640 x 480 resolution or higher, 256
color or higher 3.5 diskette drive to install this TWAIN Driver
CD-ROM drive to install the bundled graphics software
For faster processing and to display colors more accurately, we rec-
ommend the following system configuration:
Pentium 200 MMX CPU
32 MB or more of RAM
SVGA  color display system, 16 million colors
Software
Microsoft W indows 95 or 98 environment.
Application Software must be compatible with  TWAIN protocol.
System Requirements for MACINT OSH
    System 7.5 or later
    Power MAC
    32 M RAM or above  
						

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LCD Brightness Control Dial (Fig.12)
The brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted by rotating this
dial.
Creative ModesAuto-FocusThe camera adopts the video AF mechanism. Lightly pressing the
Shutter Release button activates and achieves the auto-focus
operation. The focus is locked as long as this button is kept pressing
(pre-focus operation is available in this way). Once the button is deeply
pressed, the image is to be captured. The cameras focus range cov-
ers from 0.1 m to infinity. You can also set the fixed focus among 0.1
m, 0.5 m, and 2.0 m in the MENU screen, instead. Please refer to
MENU button section.
Macro ModeThe camera provides the AF Macro mode and allows you to easily
capture closer subjects. In the Recording mode, the ENTER/MACRO
button allows you to easily capture subjects in the range of 0.1 m to
0.5 m.
Auto White BalanceThe camera allows a user to select Auto (default) or Fixed white
balance. Fixed white balance setting offers two modes: Daylight and
Office-Light source.
Please refer to MENU button section.
Image QUALITY/MULTI buttonRecording mode
The image quality can be selected among Fine, Normal, or Economy
by pressing the QUALITY/MULTI button. This selection is retained
until newly changed. The F  or E  appears as a prefix of the picture
number to indicate the image quality mode of Fine or Economy.  The
Picture numbers may vary according to the image quality.
Image quality and resolution
Image Quality             Resolution
Fine                            1360 x 1024 pixels
Normal                       1360 x 1024 pixels
Economy                    640 x 480 pixels  
						

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Playback mode
The camera can display 9 thumbnail images at a time on the LCD
monitor by pressing the QUALITY/MULTI button. A selected image
can be displayed in full size by pressing ENTER/MACRO button.
When tried to display the next thumbnail to the right-bottom one, the
next thumbnail is displayed at the left-up position, namely nine new
thumbnails are displayed.
ZOOM button
Recording mode
By pressing ZOOM button, the camera will be in the 2x digital zoom-
ing mode until pressed again. If the LCD is on-status, the preview
image is zoomed up on the monitor accordingly. After the shutter
release, the captured image with 2x zooming is displayed on the
LCD. Even the LCD is off, the image is captured in the 2x zoom
mode. This mode can not function in case of the 9 sequential image
capture.
Playback mode
The camera can zoom up a stored image by pressing the ZOOM
button.  Pressing again this button releases the zooming mode. An
image captured with 2x zooming mode is automatically displayed in
2x zooming, and this button does not function.
ICON buttonThe ICON button makes some icons/indicators appear or disappear
on the LCD monitor.  The camera retains this status until presses
this button again. Regardless of the status, the Self-timer icon al-
ways appears when set. This button can not wipe out the Battery
Icon when in the low battery condition. For the details of Icon dis-
played on the LCD monitor, please refer to Appendix B.
Recording mode
LCD monitor on-status
Pressing the ICON button toggles the display of the icons and
indicators. Even they are hidden, the correspondent icon is displayed
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LCD monitor off-status
The ICON button can make the icons and indicators appeared on the
black-back screen for a short period. Pressing the button again while
they are displayed makes them disappear.
Playback mode
Pressing the ICON button toggles the display of the icons and indicators.
MENU buttonYou can set various camera configurations in the Menu screens to be
shown by this button. The camera has different Menu screens for Re-
cording and Playback modes. The Menu screen appears on the monitor
even the LCD is off status. For the details of the Menu selections, please
see the Appendix C.
Image erase / Erase protectionA user can erase any image individually or all images at a time. The
images can also be erase-protected. When protected, they can not be
erased until unlocked.
But they can be lost if the CompactFlash card is formatted. Please refer
to MENU button section.
LCD buttonThe LCD button turns on and off the LCD monitor in the Recording mode.
This button does not function in the Playback mode. In case of the LCD
off-status, no preview image is shown on the LCD monitor. Even so, the
camera shows icons/indicators on the monitor for the short period when
a user changes any settings by pressing a button.
Your camera will hold the LCD display status at the power-off and follows
the setting when powered on next time.
*Please refer to the Appendix A for the switches, buttons and inter-
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Troubleshooting
  SYMPTOM             PROBABLE CAUSE               ACTION
  No power                 1. Batteries not loaded   1. Correctly load batteries
                                    correctly                    2. Replace batteries
                                 2. Flat batteries                with new ones
                                 3. Wrong AC Adaptor   3. Use recommended
                                                                          AC Adaptor
Sudden power off     1. Operation of Auto      1. Turn power on again
                                     Power Off                  2. Replace batteries
                                  2. Low battery power        with new ones
                                  3. Use of manganese   3.Replace manganese
                                     batteries                       batteries with alkaline
                                                                          batteries
Low Battery              Low battery power        Replace batteries
indicator on LCD
No recording when   Mode switch set to       Set Mode switch to
shutter button is        PLAY position              REC position
pressed
The CARD FULL      CompactFlash              Replace a new card,or
message display       Card is full                    erase some images.
on LCD after taking
a picture
Too bright or too       Wrong BRIGHT            Adjust the BRIGHT
dark LCD image       setting                           setting
No signal on TV        Disconnect between     Use the specified cable
monitor while            camera and TV              to connect between
camera is powered    monitor                          camera and TV monitor
on
Can not                    Disconnect between      Check the connection
communicate with    camera and computer   between camera and
computer                                                        computer
Take Care of Your CameraYour camera is precision instrument and a sophisticated machine de-
signed and manufactured to give you reliable and long-standing service.
If you care for and handle this camera properly, you are going to be
satisfied by its excellent and elegant design. The following careless
handing may cause serious damages:  
						

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1. Dropping and/or banging the camera, which may damage it in many
    ways.
2. Dropping into water or water damage. Your camera is not
    waterproofed, particularly when it is submerged in salt water. It
    must be protected from salty breezes or sprays at the beach, any
    kind of splashing and rain. If your camera gets wet, please wipe it
    dry immediately and have it examined at an assigned service center.
3. You have to avoid subjecting the camera to extreme high or low
    temperature and humidity, since the battery will not function prop-
    erly in extreme temperature conditions. Extreme temperatures and
    humidity may cause serious damage of rusting to your camera.
4. Vibration from traveling in a car, ship, or airplane could cause loos
    ening screws or damage the camera itself. Padding the bottom of
    your camera with foam rubber could minimize this problem.
5. Make sure the tripod screw fits your camera when mounting it on a
    tripod. Please be reminded that a longer tripod screw might punc-
    ture and damage the camera.
6. Never try to disassemble the camera, since the circuit of
    this camera has a high working voltage.
Warranty PolicyOur cameras are under warranty for one full year from the date of
purchase by the original purchaser. In the case of defects in materi-
als or workmanship, we will replace or repair the camera free of charge.
This warranty applies to the camera only. This warranty does not in-
clude batteries, or other accessories not manufactured by our
company. This warranty will not be honored if the camera has been
mishandled or tampered-with, or altered by anyone other than the
manufacturer. Other than for the warranty herein, we are not respon-
sible for loss, damage, or inconvenience of any kind.
A defective camera being returned under this warranty must be ac-
companied by a brief description of difficulties encountered and by
proof of purchaser showing date of purchase. All related transporta-
tion costs and insurance will be at the owners expense. Any alter-
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SPECIFICATIONSProduct Type:     Digital Still Camera
Imaging Device:      1/2-inch CCD, 1.5M pixels(total pixels), progre-
                                  ssive scanning
Image Quality:     Fine/Normal/Economy
Image Resolution:  1360 x 1024 pixels (Fine / Normal); 640 x 480
                                  pixels (Economy)
Recording System: Digital (JPEG based)/Field recording
Recording Medium:CompactFlash (up to 48MB ). No resident
                                  memory included
Number of images: About 10/20/35 images (F/N/E), when 4MB CF
                                  card is used
Image Capturing:    single or 9 sequential images, saved as one
                                  image  file
Playback Modes:    Single or 9 thumbnails, Image search function
                                 available
Digital Zoom:    2x, both in Rec./Play
Shooting options:  Sharpness/Color
Erase Functions:    Single Image or All Images. Erase protection
                                 available
Video System:    NTSC or PAL optional
Digital Output:    RS-232C (or USB optional), Serial cable for each
                                 interface is required
Lens:    f=7.0mm (f=40mm at 35mm Film Camera
                                 equivalent)
Aperture:    Fno=5.6
Focus Range (TTL):Auto: 0.1m - infinity
                                  AF Macro: 0.1m - 0.5m
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Exposure Metering:Aperture priority AE
Exposure Range:LV 6 to LV 16 at ISO 170
Flash Modes:Auto/Fill/Off. Red-eye reduction available
Flash Range:Built-in Flash, 0.5 - 2.3 m (ISO 170)
Exposure Compensation: Max. +/-2.0EV, 0.25EV step
Shutter System:Electronic programmable shutter
Shutter Speed:1/3 to 1/3500 second
White Balance:Auto/ Fixed (Daylight and Office-Light)
Self-Timer:Electronic self-timer about 10-sec. delay.
Optical Viewfinder:Real image type with 2x zoom and AF markings
LCD Monitor:2-inch Full-color TFT LCD
Auto Date:mm/dd/yy, dd/mm/yy, yy/mm/dd
Terminals:DIGITAL, VIDEO OUT, DC in 7V
Power Source:4 AA-size batteries (Alkaline, NiCd, Lithium) / AC
                             Adaptor(DC 7V, 2.5A)
Operation temperature:0 ~40
C  30~85% humidity
Dimensions:133(W) x 71 (H) x 49 (D) mm
Weight:253g (batteries excluded)
* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
						

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SHUTTER
Taking  Lens Self - timer LED
LCD Brightnwss Control dial 
Appendix A : Camera User Interface
Flash Control SensorView Finder
Built-in Flash 
Battery Cover
ComractFlash Ejector  
						

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C/F CARD IN
Video output
connectorDigital interface 
  connector AC Adapter 
connector
ComractFlash Card Slot
2LCD monitorMode Switch
ViewfinderREADY LED
OpticalConnect cover
+_
DIGITALVIDEOOUT
DO IN 7V