Vivitar Vivicam 3740 User Manual

							 Camera Overview 
4. Right Button: Use Right Button to cycle to the right 
during picture Playback. In capture mode and 
movie mode, use the Right Button to increase the 
EV level. 
5. Zoom-out/down Button: Use the Zoom-out Button 
to zoom-out on your subject while in Capture 
mode. In Playback mode, use this button to 
Zoom-out and switch between Thumbnail Review 
and Full-Screen modes. The Zoom-out button is 
also used to move down through menus. 
6. Neck Strap Loop: Use the Neck Strap Loop to fix 
the neck strap to the camera for easy carrying. 
7. MENU Button: Use the MENU Button to enter the 
menu system. 
8. DISP Button: Use the DISP Button to cycle through 
the various display options: LCD, backlight, and 
status information all turned on; LCD and 
backlight on but no status information. 
9. Tripod Connector: Use the Tripod Connector to fix 
the camera to a tripod. This optional accessory is 
used to hold the camera still. It is especially useful 
for taking low light night pictures. 
10. Power LED: Indicates the power status. In Playback 
and Movie mode, the power LED is always on. 
When using the flash in Capture mode, the LED 
blinks once every second until the flash is fully 
charged. 
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Right View 
 
1. Battery / Memory Card Cover: Opens to allow 
access to the battery chambers as well as the 
memory card slot. 
2. Battery Chamber: Takes two AA Alkaline, NiMH, or 
Lithium batteries. 
3. Memory Card Slot: Accepts an MMC or SD Card 
to store images. For more information, see 
Memory Type on page 45. 
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							 Installing the Memory Card 
Installing the Memory Card 
To install the memory card: 
1. Turn off the camera. 
 
2. Open the battery / memory card compartment 
by pressing the cover and sliding it in the direction 
of the arrow as shown. 
 
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3. Insert the memory card with the notched corner 
facing the outside edge of the camera (gold 
circuitry facing toward the back of the camera). 
 Notch 
4. Close the battery / memory card cover. 
 
 
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							 Installing the Batteries 
Installing the Batteries 
To install or replace the batteries: 
1. Turn off the camera. 
 
2. Open the battery compartment on the bottom of 
the camera by pressing the cover and sliding it in 
the direction of the arrow as shown. 
 
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3. Insert the batteries into the chamber making sure 
that the positive  and negative  ends are 
properly oriented, as indicated by the battery 
icons in the compartment. 
 
4. Close the battery cover. 
 
 
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							 Choosing a Language 
Choosing a Language 
The digital camera can display text in English, Spanish, 
German, French, Italian, Dutch, Chinese, and Japanese. 
To select a different language: 
1. Turn the camera on. 
 
2. Press the MENU Button to display the menu. 
3. Use the down button (W) to select SETUP then 
press the right button (+) to enter the SETUP menu. 
   
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4. Use the down button (W) to select LANGUAGE 
and then press the right button (+). 
 
5. Use the up and down button to select the 
language you want to use and then press the 
right button to set the language. 
 
6. Press the MENU button to exit. 
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Chapter 2 – Taking Pictures 
This chapter shows you how to take pictures with your 
digital camera. 
Preparing the Camera 
To prepare the camera for taking pictures: 
You can either slide the camera into a protector or 
simply take the picture while the camera is in the 
protector. 
 
Press the power button to turn the camera on. A startup 
image appears on the LCD Screen. 
NOTES: 
• Make sure you have installed two AA batteries. 
• If you want to store your photos on a flash card, 
make sure the card is installed before you turn on the 
camera. If you want to store images directly to the 
cameras internal memory, either remove the 
memory card or select INTERNAL from the Memory 
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Selecting the Camera Mode 
Slide the Mode Switch to the mode you wish to use. 
 
For basic point and click picture taking, use the 
Capture mode indicated by the camera icon . 
Adjust the white balance setting by pressing the MENU 
button, selecting PRESET, then selecting: AWB (Auto 
White Balance), SUN, FLORESCENT, or SHADE. 
To use the self-timer, press the MENU button, select SELF-
TIMER, and then select ON. 
 
Framing the Shot 
Hold the camera steady to avoid taking blurry pictures. 
Use the LCD Screen to frame the picture. 
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