Vivitar Vivicam 3715 User Manual

							     
 
Vivicam 3715  
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
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® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
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® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
 Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
 SD
TM is a trademark.
 PhotoSuite, PhotoVista and the MGI logo are trademarks or registered trade-
marks of MGI Software Corp.
 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.
READ THIS FIRST
Please start by reading the important messages below first.
1. The bundled driver, software, design, specifications and user’s manual that
were packaged with the camera are subject to change without notice.
2. The accessories that come with the camera may vary between regions.
3. For driver updates, you can contact the dealer where you purchased the cam-
era for help.
4. We are not liable whatsoever for any compensation arising from errors in de-
scriptions in this user’s manual. 
						

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WARNINGS
 Do not use the camera if it is emitting smoke, becomes unusually hot to be
touched, emitting any unusual odor or noise, or if it is in any other abnormal
state. Operating the camera in any of these situations may cause a fire or an
electrical shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off, and
then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are
using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet
after you have disconnected the camera.) After checking that smoke is no longer
being emitted, contact your dealer or a local authorized service facility and
request repairs. Never attempt to repair the camera yourself as this is dangerous.
 Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the
camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power
adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the
AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your
dealer or a local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera
as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
 If the camera has been dropped or if the camera case has been damaged, turn
the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power
adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the
AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your
dealer or a local 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 any unstable locations such as on a wobbly table or
sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury.
 Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure that there is no water
getting into the camera. Take particular care when using the camera under
extreme weather conditions such as rain or snow, or when operating the cam-
era at the beach on near water. Water in the camera may cause a fire or an
electrical shock.
 Do not attempt to modify the camera. This may cause a fire or an electrical
shock.
 Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electrical shock. Internal
inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer
or a local authorized service facility.
 Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC
power adapter. This may cause an electrical shock. 
						

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CAUTIONS
 Do not place the camera in damp or dusty locations. This may cause a fire or an
electrical shock.
 Do not place the 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.
 Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and in-
ternal components and may cause a fire.
 Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt.
This may cause heat to build up and distort the case and cause a fire. Always
use the camera and its accessories in well-ventilated locations.
 Handle the camera carefully and do not bump the camera into any hard object.
Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction.
 Do not move the camera while it is switched on. (If you are using the AC power
adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have switched
off the camera.) Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are
disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the
cords or cables and cause a fire or an electrical shock.
 When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation,
always unplug the camera from the power source (batteries or AC power
adapter) for safety. (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter
from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Failure to
do so could result in a fire.
 Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with the camera. The
use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and
causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.
 When fitting batteries into the camera, check the polarity markings on the bat-
tery (- and +) to ensure that you insert the battery correctly. Incorrect battery
polarity 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
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................ 7
Overview ................................. 7
Package contents ................... 7
Optional accessories .............. 7
GETTING TO KNOW
THE CAMERA ................... 8
Front view ................................ 8
Rear view ................................ 9
Mode dial ................................ 10
LED indicators ......................... 10
LCD monitor information ......... 11
GETTING STARTED ......... 13
Installing the batteries ............. 13
Using the AC power adapter
(optional accessory) ............... 13
Loading an SD memory card
(optional accessory) ............... 14
Attaching the strap .................. 14
Choosing the language ........... 15
Setting the date and time ........ 15
Setting the image resolution and
quality ...................................... 16
RECORD MODE ................ 17
Taking pictures ........................ 17
 Using the viewfinder ...................... 17
 Using the LCD monitor .................. 18
Using the portrait mode .......... 18
Using the landscape mode ..... 19
Using the digital zoom ............ 19
Using the self-timer ................. 20Using the macro mode ........... 21
Using the flash ........................ 21
Taking pictures manually ........ 23
PLAYBACK MODE ............ 24
Viewing images ....................... 24
Zoom playback ....................... 25
Displaying thumbnail images .. 26
Slide show display .................. 26
Protecting one image/
video clip ................................. 27
 Protecting one image/video clip ... 27
 Removing protection from one image/
 video clip ....................................... 27
Deleting images/video clips .... 28
 To delete one image/
 video clip at a time: ....................... 28
 To delete all images/
 video clips at once: ....................... 28
MOVIE MODE .................... 29
Recording video clips ............. 29
Viewing video clips ................. 30
TRANSFERRING RECORDED
IMAGES TO
YOUR COMPUTER ........... 31
Step 1: Installing the USB driver on
Windows computers ............... 32
Installing the USB driver
on Macintosh computers ........ 32
Step 2: Connecting the camera
to your computer ..................... 32 
						

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EStep 3: Downloading images/
video clips ............................... 33
 For computers running Windows .. 33
 For computers running Mac OS .... 33
INSTALLING
MGI PHOTOSUITE ............ 34
INSTALLING
MGI PHOTOVISTA ............ 35
INSTALLING
ACROBAT READER ......... 36
USING THE USER’S
MANUAL ............................ 37
MENU OPTIONS ............... 38
Record menu .......................... 38
 Image size ..................................... 38
 Quality ........................................... 38
 Exposure ....................................... 38
 White balance ............................... 39
 Digital zoom .................................. 39
 ISO ................................................ 39
 Quick view ..................................... 40
 LCD brightness ............................. 40
Movie menu ............................. 40
Playback menu ....................... 41
 Protect ........................................... 41
 Delete all ....................................... 41
 Slide show ..................................... 41
 LCD brightness ............................. 41
 Copy to card ................................. 41
Setup menu ............................. 42
 Format ........................................... 42
 Beep .............................................. 42  Power off ....................................... 42
 Reset to default ............................. 43
 Date type ....................................... 43
 Date setup ..................................... 43
 Date imprint 
.................................  .44
 Video out ....................................... 44
 Language ...................................... 44
CONNECTING THE CAMERA
TO  OTHER DEVICES ........ 45
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS ........................................... 46 
						

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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Your new digital camera delivers high quality, 2048x1536 resolution images using
a 3.3-Megapixel CCD imager. Using either the optical viewfinder or the 1.5 TFT
color image LCD monitor, you can compose images and then examine them in
detail. An auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) condi-
tions 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 Win98 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 package and make sure that you have the following items.
In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly
contact your dealer.
 Digital camera USB cable
 Video cable Software CD-ROM
 User’s manual Camera strap
 Quick guide    Camera pouch
Optional accessories
 SD memory card
    (up to 256MB capacity)
 AC power adapter
 2 x AA alkaline batteries 
						

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
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.   Strap eyelet
8.   Jack cover
9.   DC IN jack
10. USB connector
11. Self-timer lamp 
						

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Rear view
1. LED indicator
2. Viewfinder
3. LCD monitor
4.   Display button
5. Menu button
6. Power button
7. Mode dial
8. Battery/SD card cover
9. VIDEO OUT jack
10.Tripod socket
1.  Arrow button (up)
   Thumbnail button
2.  Arrow button (left)
Flash button
3.OKOK button
  Digital zoom button
4.  Arrow button (right)
Self-timer button
5. Arrow button (down)
     Delete button