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Vivicam 3705 User Manual 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
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FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 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, 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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.  Do not make any
changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be
made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.      
						

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TRADEMARK INFORMATION
Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
SDTM is a trademark.
Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Notice:
1. Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications,
software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.
2. The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to
the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market
requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially
with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language
support.  Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your
dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.
3. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user’s manual.
4. For driver updates, revisions to this manual, and manuals in other languages please refer to our website.    
						

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WARNINGS
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 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.
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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CAUTIONS
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 and 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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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................................................8
Overview.
Package Contents
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA..............................................................................................................................................9
Front View
Rear View
LED Indicators
LCD Display Icons
GETTING STARTED..........................................................................................................................................................................13
Installing Batteries
Using an AC Power Adapter (optional accessory)
Inserting an SD Memory Card (optional accessory)
Attaching the Hand Strap
Language Selection
Setting the Date and Time
Setting Image Resolution and Quality
RECORD MODE................................................................................................................................................................................18
Taking Images
Portrait Mode
Landscape Mode
Digital Zoom
Self-timer
Macro Mode
Flash
Taking Pictures Manually      
						

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PLAYBACK MODE...........................................................................................................................................................................24
Viewing Images
Zoom Playback
Displaying Thumbnail Images
Slideshow Display
Protecting Images
Deleting Images
MOVIE MODE....................................................................................................................................................................................29
Recording Video Clips
Viewing Video Clips
TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER..........................................................................31
Step 1: Installing the USB Driver
Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer
Step 3: Downloading Image and Video Files
INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE.............................................................................................................................................................34
INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA.............................................................................................................................................................35
INSTALLING ACROBAT READER..................................................................................................................................................36
USER’S MANUAL ON CD-ROM.......................................................................................................................................................37
MENU OPTIONS................................................................................................................................................................................38
Record Menu
Movie Menu
Playback Menu
Setup Menu
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES.....................................................................................................................49
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................................50    
						

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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Your new digital camera delivers high quality, 2048 x 1536 resolution images using a 3.3 Mega pixel imager. Using either the
optical viewfinder or the 1.5” TFT color image LCD display, you can compose images and then examine them in detail. An auto-
flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used. This
feature helps ensure that your images turn out right.
8MB internal (built-in) memory lets you capture and store images without the need for an additional memory card. However, you
may wish to expand the memory capacity (up to 256MB capacity) by using an external memory card.
In addition to still images, you can record short videos using the movie function.
Images you have taken can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable (USB driver required for Win 98 and Mac OS
8.6) You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software, or image editing
software you may already own. You may share your images with your friends via e-mail, in a report, or on a website.
Package Contents
Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:
Common Product Components:
Digital Camera
USB cable
Software CD-ROM
User’s Manual
Camera strap
2 x AA alkaline batteriesCommon (Optional) Accessories:
SD memory card, up to 256MB capacity
Camera pouch
AC power adapter
Note: Accessories and components vary by retailer.      
						

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
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FRONT VIEW
1. Shutter button
2. Viewfinder window
3. Lens cover
4. Focus switch
Macro mode
Portrait mode
Landscape mode
5. Flash
6. Lens
7. Hand strap eyelet
8. Jack cover
9. DC IN jack
10. USB connector
11. Self-timer LED
REAR VIEW
12. LED indicator
13. Viewfinder
14. LCD display
15.
Display button
16.
Menu button
17.
Power button
18. Tripod socket
19.
  Mode button
20. Battery/SD memory
card cover
21.  
Arrow button (left)
  
Flash button
22.  
Arrow button (up)
 
Thumbnail button
23.   
Arrow button (right)
 
Self-timer button
24.  
Arrow button (down)
 
Delete button
25.  
OK button
 
Digital zoom button    
						

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LED and Audible indicators
Indicator Status Description/Activity Sound
LED indicator Blinking red
 (after camera is powered on)The camera is powering up (approx. two seconds)No
LED indicator Blinking red *(3) Camera system error Yes *(3)
LED indicator Blinking green
 (after changing flash mode)Charging the flash capacitor No
LED indicator Blinking red
An image is being recorded to memory card, or a movie is being recordedNo
LED indicator Blinking red 
(while connecting to computer)USB communication/transfer in progress No
LED indicator Solid green
 (in record or movie mode)The camera is ready to record images (or movies) Yes *(1)
Self-timer indicator Blinking red The self-timer function is activated Yes *(1)
Three beeps — Error message Yes *(3)
One beep — Valid button event Yes *(1)
*(1) The camera sounds one beep
*(3) The camera sounds three beeps
(after picture has been taken or
 while a movie is being recorded)( flash icon on LCD display
  flashes red)