Vivitar Vivicam 3745 User Manual

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Attaching the strap
The two figures below illustrate how to attach the lens strap and wrist strap. Lens strap with the lens cap
is used to protect the camera lens from any unexpected damages or scratches. And the wrist strap can
be attached to prevent your camera from accidental slipping during use.
1.Thread one end of the lens strap through the strap eyelet and
pull the other end through the loop until the strap is firmly
secured.
2. Attach the wrist strap in the same way.
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Choosing the language
When you first turn the camera on, the language setting screen appears, prompting you to choose a
language for displayed information on the LCD monitor. Follow the steps below to set the language.
1.Select a language that you require by using the  /   button.
2. Press the ENTER button to confirm.
•The language setting will be saved even when the camera is
turned off.
LANGUAGE
LANGUAGENOTE  
						

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Setting the date and time
The date/time setting screen will pop up under the two situations below:
when first turning the camera on
when the camera is turned on again after removing the batteries/AC power adapter and then re-
installing the batteries/AC power adapter
When the date and time setting screen appears, you can follow the steps below to set the date and time
if necessary or skip this setting by pressing the ENTER button repeatedly.
1. Enter the values of the year, month, day and time fields by using the 
/ / /  button. Press the
ENTER button after each field is set.
To increase the value, press the  
/  button.
To decrease the value, press the  /  button.  
						

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Setting the image resolution and quality
The resolution and quality settings determine the size and compression ratio of your images and how
many images can be stored in internal memory or on the SD memory card. The higher resolution and
quality produce the large size and less compressed image but take up more space in memory.
Higher resolution and quality are recommended if you want to enlarge images. Lower resolution and
quality take up less memory space, suitable for sharing images via e-mail or the Internet. To change the
image resolution and quality, press the 
 button on top of the camera.
Resolution & Quality:
The camera provides 2 resolution modes and 3 quality modes, which can be changed cyclically by
pressing the 
 button. The cyclical order is   →  →  →  →  →
  →repeat.
Resolution & quality indicators on the status LCD
In the  
 /  mode: shows the resolution & quality settings of the image to be recorded
In  mode: shows the resolution & quality settings of the recorded image  
						

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The table below shows the approximate shots that you can take at each setting based on 16MB internal
memory or a 8MB SD memory card.
Resolution Quality Compression 16 MB 8MB SD
ratio internal memory memory card
2048x1536Super 8:1 17 9
pixelsFine 12:1 25 14
Normal 16:1 34 18
1024x768Super 8:1 68 37
pixelsFine 12:1 102 56
Normal 16:1 136 75
* The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting
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RECORD MODE
Taking pictures
The camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder and a 1.5 LCD monitor to compose pictures. Taking
pictures by using the viewfinder can conserve battery power. If the battery level is low and no extra
batteries are handy, we recommend that you compose pictures by using the viewfinder. Using LCD
monitor can accurately compose pictures and examine all details but consume more battery power.
 Using the viewfinder
1. Turn the camera on by sliding the  switch.
2. Turn the mode dial to the  mode or the  mode.
3. Compose the picture in the viewfinder.
4.Press the shutter button down halfway (the camera adjusts
the exposure and the focus), then press it the rest of the way
down.
When the camera adjusts the exposure and focus, the LED
indicator lights red. Take a picture until the LED indicator
lights green.
The LED indicator blinks orange while the camera is pro-
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Using the LCD monitor
1. Turn the camera on by sliding the  switch.
2. Turn the mode dial to the  mode or the  mode.
3. Turn the LCD monitor on by pressing the ENTER button.
4. Compose the picture.
5.Press the shutter button down halfway (the camera adjusts
the exposure and the focus), then press it the rest of the way
down.
 When the camera adjusts the exposure and focus, the LED
indicator lights red. Take a picture until the LED indicator
lights green.
The LED indicator blinks orange while the camera is pro-
cessing a captured image.
•The image in the LCD monitor darkens when in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction.
•Using the LCD monitor for an extended period of time may result in the decrease of shots that you can take. To
increase the shots and conserve battery power, turn the LCD monitor off and use the viewfinder instead.
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Reviewing the last picture in the record mode
The camera is equipped with the  button, allowing the most
recent image to be displayed on the LCD monitor in the  / 
mode. However, you can only view the last image with this
function. To view all your recorded images, go to the  mode.
If you intend to view the image just after taking a picture, you can
press the 
 button. The last image displays on the LCD monitor.
To return to the record mode from the quick playback status and
continue shooting, press the 
 button again.  
						

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Using the optical zoom
The lens moves during the zoom photography. Zoom photography allows you to take telephoto and
wide-angle shots. The subject appears closer by pressing the  button and appears farther away by
pressing the 
 button.
1. Turn the camera on by sliding the 
 switch.
2. Turn the mode dial to the 
 mode or the  mode.
3. Turn the LCD monitor on by pressing the ENTER button.
4. Press the 
 button (  button) to enlarge the subject.
5. Press the shutter button down halfway, then press it the rest
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Using the digital zoom
By using the digital zoom, images can be enlarged so that the subject appears closer. However, the
more the image is enlarged, the grainier the image will become. The digital zoom function is only avail-
able when you set the LCD monitor and the digital zoom to on. To enable the digital zoom, refer to
DIGITAL ZOOM in Record/Manual Record menu.
1. Turn the camera on by sliding the 
 switch.
2. Turn the mode dial to the  mode or the  mode.
3. Turn the LCD monitor on by pressing the ENTER button.
4. Press the 
 button as far as it can go.
5.Activate 2X digital zoom function by pressing the  button
again.
The 2X icon appears on the LCD monitor.
To cancel digital zoom function, press the 
 button.
6. Press the shutter button down halfway, then press it the rest
of the way down.
•You can only set the digital zoom at the resolution of 2048 x1536 pixels; digital zoom is not available at the
resolution of 1024x768 pixels. When you play back the image recorded with digital zoom, the image size is
1024x768 pixels.
•The maximum zoom magnification is 2X for recording and 4X for viewing an image.
•Digital zoom cannot be used in the movie mode.
NOTE
2X