Vivitar Vivicam 3725 Users Manual

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Vivicam 3725 User Manual 
 
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Warranty Policy
This camera is under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
In case of defects in materials or workmanship, we will replace or repair the camera free of charge.
This warranty applies to the camera only. This warranty does not include batteries, or other
accessories that have not been 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 responsible for loss, damage, or inconvenience of
any kind.
A defective camera being returned under warranty must be accompanied by a brief description of
the difficulties encountered and also by a proof of purchase with the date of purchase clearly indicated.
All related transportation costs and insurance are at the owners expense. Any alteration of this
warranty cannot be made without the written approval from our company.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in commercial 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, detectable by
turning the equipment in question 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
distance between the equipment and the receiver; Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different
circuit than that which the receiver is connected to; Or consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
NOTE
A shielded-type DC power cable incorporated with a ferrite core is required in order to meet the
FCC emission limits and also to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception.
Use only shielded I/O cable incorporated with a ferrite core to connect this equipment to host computer
and TV set. Shielded A.C. power cable and shielded I/O cables are required in order to meet the
FCC emission limits. It is essential that only the supplied power cord and I/O cable(s) be used.  
						

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Warning
Do not use this 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 states.
Operating the camera in any of these situations may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
(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 your local
authorized service facility and request repairs. never attempt to repair this camera yourself
as this is dangerous.
Do not use the camera if any water has 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 your local authorized service
facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
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 your 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 your local authorized service
facility.
Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.  
						

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Warning
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 camera at the beach on near water.
Water in the camera may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access
points such as the memory card slot. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not attempt to modify this 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
local authorized service facility.
Avoid using this camera in the bathrooms.
Exposure to excessive moisture 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.
Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle.
This may cause a traffic accident.  
						

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Caution
Do not place this camera in damp or dusty locations.
This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
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 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 camea 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 handing the camera ,always unplug it 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 may result in an electrical shock.  
						

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Caution
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 dapter 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 your 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 battery ( - 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 battery fluid.  
						

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Contents
9Preparation
9 Checking Accessories
9 Name of Parts
12 Preparing the Power Supply
13 Inserting/Removing the CompactFlash Card
14 Attaching the Neck Strap and Lens Cap
14 Setting the Menu Display Language and Time/Date
16
Auto Recording
16 Taking Pictures
16 Number of recordable images
17 Zoom Control
17 Focus Lock Recording
17 Selecting the Subject Modes
17 Macro Mode
18 Portrait Mode
18 Landscape Mode
18 Night Portrait Mode
18 Text Mode
18 Selecting the Flash Modes
18 Auto Flash Mode
18 Fill-in Flash Mode
18 Flash Off Mode
19 Red-Eye Reduction Mode
19 Selecting the Drive Modes
19 Self-Timer Mode
19 Continuous Advanced  Mode
19 Bracketing Mode
20 Exposure Compensation
20 Quickview and Deletion
21
Manual Recording
21 Changing the Exposure Modes
21 Long Time Exposure
21 Changing the Focus Modes
22 Changing the White Balance
22 Changing the ISO
22 Recording in Black and White
Contents
chapter 1
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23Movie Recording
23 Recording movies with the Remote Control
24
Playback Images
24 Viewing Images
24 Viewing Movies
24 Viewing Multiple Images (Index Playback)
24 Enlarged Playback
25 Viewing Images on a TV
26
Advanced Operating Modes and Menus
26 Navigating the menu
27 Auto Recording Mode Menu
27 Image Size
27 Quality
27 Voice Memo
28 Date Imprint
28 Digital Zoom
28 Inst. Playback
29 Manual Recording Mode Menu
29 Exposure Mode
30 White Balance
31 Focus Mode
31 Sensitivity
32 Full-time AF
32 Metering Mode
32 Exposure Bracket
32 Color Mode
33 Playback Mode Menu
33 Delete
33 Lock
34 Index Format
34 Slide show
35 Print
35 Copy
36 Setup Mode Menu
36 LCD Brightness
36 Format
36 Power Save
36 Beep
36 Language
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36 File Number (#) Memory
37 Select Folder
37 Reset Default
37 Date/Time Set
37 Date Format
37 Video Output
38
Transferring data to the Computer
38 System Requirements
38 Driver Installation
38 Downloading Images
39 Viewing Images on a PC
39 Playing back Movie on a PC
40
LED messages
41Specifications
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Preparation
Thanks you for purchasing this digital camera. Here below we will guide \
you through the whole
picture taking process, please read this Users Manual carefully and kee\
p them in a safe place for
future reference.
Checking Accessories
Software CD-ROM
AV Cable, USB Cable
Battery
Remote Control
Lens Cap
Pouch and Neck Strap
Owners Manual, Quick Start Guide
CompactFlash
TM Memory Card ( optional )
Names of Parts
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2
3
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