Vivitar Vivicam 3735 Users Manual

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Preparing the Camera
This section introduces you to the digital camera. Follow the instructions in this section to install
batteries, use the power adapter, and install a Compact Flash card.
Getting to Know the Camera
Front View
1.Lens
2.Flash
3.Viewfinder window
4.Microphone
Top View
1.Dial knob
2.Status LCD
3.Shutter button
4.Flash button
5.Macro button
6.Voice Memo button
7.Zoom lever
Back View
1.Optical viewfinder
2.LCD monitor
3.Menu controller
4.LCD button
5.Digital, Power and
   Video connectors
6.Menu button
7.View Angle Adjustment knob
8. Speaker
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Bottom View
1.Battery door
2.Tripod socket
3.CF card slot door
Side View
1.AC adapter terminal
2.USB terminal
3.A/V out terminal
Dial Knob
The dial knob turns the camera on and off. It also allows you to choose from four camera modes:
Capture mode          - Take pictures and store pictures on the CF card.
Playback mode         - View pictures you have taken, select pictures for printing, and play a
slideshow.
Sports mode        - Take pictures of sports action.
Burst mode         - Store captured motion as a sequence of pictures.
Zoom Lever
This zoom lever uses for zoom operation:
Zoom in, advance to 2X digital after short pause.
Zoom out, if in 2X digital, drops out of 2X before optical zoom out.
Menu Controller
The menu controller is used for menu operation. Pressing the center acts as ENTER button.
      to display menus of various camera modes
      to quick view or delete recorded images
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Voice Memo Button
Press to start 15 seconds clip, press again to terminate earlier.
View Angle Adjustment Knob
This adjustment can be made in a range +1 to -1 diopter. Before taking pictures, turn the view
angle adjustment to adjust the finder view to point where it is most clearly seen.
Turning the knob clockwise adjusts in the positive(+) direction; and turning the knob counter
clockwise adjusts in the negative(-) direction.
Status LCD
The status LCD displays icons that indicate the
battery power level as well as settings that are
chosen for the camera.
Flash
Auto flash
Red-eye Reduction
Fill-in Flash
Flash off
Resolution
Full Resolution (2048 x 1536 Pixels)
Half Resolution (1024 X 768 Pixels)
Battery Power Level
Full Battery Power
Medium Battery Power
Low Battery Power
No Battery Power
Quality
High quality, low compression
Medium quality, moderate compression
Low quality, high compression
Zoom
2X digital zoom
Macro Mode
Macro Mode ON
Self-Timer
Self-timer ON
Frame Counter
Remaining frames that can be
taken at the current Resolution/Quality
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Voice Memo
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Attaching the Strap
To attach the strap to the camera:
1.Insert the small loop at the end of the strap
   into one side of the cameras strap holder.
2.Push inward until the loop comes out of the other
   side of the strap holder.
3.Insert the other end of the strap through the loop and
   pull it until the strap is securely attached to the camera.
Preparing power supply
Always turn the dial knob to the OFF position before changing power supply.
Loading Batteries
To load the batteries into the camera:
1.Slide the battery door open in the
   direction indicated by the arrow.
2.Insert AA batteries (4 units) with polarity as shown
   in the diagram inside the battery compartment.
3.Close the battery door.
Notes:
If you are not going to be using the camera for an extended period of time, you should remove
the batteries to prevent leaks or corrosion.
Do not use a mix of different types, manufactures, classification of batteries.
Low temperatures (under 0 
0) may reduce the output efficiency of batteries, thereby shortening
the operation time of camera.
AA alkaline batteries and AA nickel-hydrogen batteries can be used.
Rechargeable batteries cannot be charged in the camera.
Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)
You may prefer to operate the camera using an AC power adapter.
Connect the power adapter to the DC IN port on the camera
as shown in the illustration.  Then, plug the power adapter into
a wall socket.
AC adapter (not included with the camera) may be
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Notes:
Always be sure to use the AC adapter which comes with the camera, or optional from the
manufacturer.
Any other adapter may cause damage to the camera, which is not covered under the warranty.
Grasp the adapter, not the cord, when unplugging the adapter from a wall socket.
If the power cord becomes damaged (exposed or severed wires, etc.), please purchase a new
AC adapter. Use of a damaged cord may cause fire or electrical shock.
Switch off and disconnect the camera from the AC adapter before unplugging it from the wall
socket.
Inserting/Removing the Compact Flash card
Always turn the dial knob to the OFF position and confirm the card access LED is off before
inserting/removing the Compact Flash card, otherwise the card may be damaged.
Inserting a Compact Flash Card
Your camera can store pictures on a removable
memory card, which is known as the
CF (Compact Flash) card.
Note:
If you camera does not have internal memory,
you need to insert a CF card into the camera
before you start taking pictures.
To insert a CF card into the camera:
1.Open the card slot located on the button of the camera.
2.Make sure the front of the CF card is oriented at the same side as front of the camera, and the
   pin connector is faced towards the card slot.
3.Push the memory card all the way into the card slot until you hear a clicking sound.
4.Close the card slot cover.
Notes:
Compact Flash card cannot be inserted and locked if the front/back sides or the up/down direction
are incorrect.
Do not use force when inserting Compact Flash card. Damage may occur to the connector
section.
The storage capability of the Compact Flash card will diminish with extended use. It may be
necessary to purchase a new card periodically.
It is recommended to use popular brand name such as Lexar, Sandisk and Pretec to avoid card
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Removing a Compact Flash Card
To remove a CF card from the camera:
1.Open the card slot located on the button of the camera.
2.Press the Eject button. The card will unlock and eject.
3.Close the card slot cover.
Warning:
Improper use of the Compact Flash card may cause data loss or damage. It is recommended to
make a back up copy of any important data in another storage media, such as hard disk, CD-
ROM, etc.
Keep away foreign objects from the terminal section.
Keep away from static electricity and electromagnetic fields.
Do not bend, drop or apply excessive force.
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Getting Started
Once you have installed batteries or connected a power adapter and inserted a CF card(optional)
into the camera, you are ready to use the camera.
Note:
If you camera does not have internal memory, you need to insert a CF card into the camera
before you start taking pictures.
Turning the Camera On and Off
Use the dial knob to turn your camera on and off. To switch on the camera, turn the dial knob to
any of the four camera modes (                                   )
To switch off the camera, turn the dial knob to the OFF position.
Checking Batteries
Located on the Status LCD, the Battery Status Indicator is active at all times while the camera is
on. The number of pictures that can be taken varies according to the performance and usage
conditions of the batteries. Power is consumed by the following operations even when not recording
and these will reduce the number of images that can be recorded.
Repeated focus operations by pressing the shutter button halfway
Repeated zoom operations
Extensive of the LCD monitor in the Playback mode
Communication with a PC
Battery Life Indicator:
Full Battery Power
Medium Battery Power
Low Battery Power
No Battery Power
Note:
It is recommended that you do not use the Flash or Auto-Flash features while battery power is
low.
Turning the LCD Monitor On and Off
When you switch on the camera, the LCD monitor automatically comes on and shows live images.
Since the LCD monitor consumes battery power fast, you may temporarily turn off the LCD
monitor and use optical viewfinder instead when taking pictures.
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Adjusting the Menu Display Language and Time/Date
When using the camera for the first time, set the menu display language and time/date. The
setting range is between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2099.
     The menu language, time and date are maintained by the backup condenser. The setting
     contents are therefore retained even when replacing the AA batteries.
     Back up time during replacement is about 15 minutes.
1. Make sure that batteries, or AC adapter have been installed/connected.
2. Set the dial knob to any of the four camera modes:(                                   ).
    The LCD monitor will turn on and the Language Setting screen will appear.
3. Press     or     button to select the desired language.
4. Press     or     button to select the SET CLOCK setting and press ENTER button.
5. Press      or     button to adjust the number to the current Year, Month, Day & Time. Press      or
        button to move the next/previous data field.
6. When you are done changing the date and time settings, press Menu button to exit from the
    menu screen.
Formatting the Compact Flash Card
In most cases, you can directly use a newly purchased CF (Compact Flash) memory card to
store pictures. But to avoid any possible problems, it is recommended that a new CF card be
formatted first before using it.
Here is how to format a CF card:
1.Turn the dial Knob to Playback mode (        ).
2.Press Menu button to display the menu screen on LCD monitor.
3.The File Menu then appears. (If the File Menu is not displayed, keep pressing      or     button
   until you see the File Menu.)
4.Keep pressing      button to select FORMAT option.
5.Press ENTER button at the back of the camera.
6.A confirmation message is then displayed. Press      or      button to select Ye s. Then,  press
   ENTER button again to format the CF card.
WARNING:
If the CF card contains pictures, all files,
including protected picture files, will be
deleted when the CF card is formatted.
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Internal Memory/CF Card Full
If you have taken many pictures and your internal memory or CF card is full, the LCD display will
show a memory full indicator message on the LCD monitor. If this happens, you must erase
pictures from the internal memory or CF card, or replace it with a brand new CF card.
Before erasing pictures, make sure you transfer them first from the internal memory to CF card
or CF card to your computer.
Note:
If your camera is inserted with a CF card, CARD FULL message is displayed if the CF card is
full.If your camera is not inserted with a CF card, MEMORY FULL message is displayed if the
internal memory is full.
Navigating through Menus
The digital camera provides several menus that provide options for tuning picture results and for
enabling or disabling camera features such as sounds, self-timer, etc. The menus that are available
vary, depending on which camera mode you are currently in.
Using Menus When Taking Pictures
When you turn the Mode Knob of the digital camera to Capture (        ), Sports (        ) or Burst
(       ) mode, you will be able to access these three menus:
Picture Menu Camera Menu      Setup Menu
Refer to How to Change Settings below on how to select options in a menu and adjust the
settings. As for detailed information on the different options underneath each of the three menus,
refer to the section Camera Settings.
Using Menus When Viewing Pictures
When you turn the dial knob of the digital camera to Playback (        ) mode, you will be able to
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File Menu     Play Menu      Setup Menu
Refer to How to Change Settings below on how to select options in a menu and adjust the
settings. The section Viewing, Copying and Printing discusses about the different menu options
of the above menus in detail.
How to Change Settings
To access a menu option and adjust settings:
1.Press Menu button to display the menu screen on LCD monitor.
2.Use     or     button to select one of the cameras menus.
3.Use     or     button to move up and down the menu and
   highlight an option that you want.
4.On a highlighted option, press     or      button to browse
   through the available settings.
   Note:
   Once you have selected a setting option (Yes/No), press ENTER button to confirm the selection.
5. Press Menu button once again to exit from the menu screen.
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ENTER
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