Vivitar Vivicam 3746 Users Manual

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Mode Dial
1. Playback Mode
2. Record Mode
3. Manual Record Mode
4. Setup Mode
5. Movie Mode
Mode Description
1.
Playback Mode Select this mode to playback  your images and
video clips.
2.Record ModeUse this mode to capture still images.
3.
Manual Record Mode Select this mode to capture still images usingmanual adjustments.
4.
Setup ModeSelect this mode to choose your preferences
for camera settings.
5.Movie ModeUse this mode to record video (movie) clips.
LED Indicators and Beeper Function
Indicator...

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LCD Monitor Information
These indicators are displayed when recording still images:
1. Battery level
Full battery power
Fairly consumed
Nearly exhausted
Virtually no battery power
2. Hand shake (slow shutter
speed warning)
3. Flash modes
 Automatic
Red-eye reduction
Slow synchro
Fill flash (on)
Flash off
4. Macro
5. Self-timer mode
10-seconds delay
2-seconds delay
6. White balance
Automatic
Sun
Shade
Tungsten
Fluorescent 1
Fluorescent 2
7. Record mode
8. Zoom state
9. Possible number of shots...

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These indicators are displayed when playing back still images:
1. Battery level
Full battery power
Fairly consumed
Nearly exhausted
Virtually no battery power
2. Playback mode
3. File (image) number
4. Image size
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
1024 x 768
640 x 480
5. Image quality
Fine
Normal
Basic
6. Memory Card indicator
7. Protection indicator 

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These indicators are displayed when recording video clips:
1. Battery level
Full battery power
Fairly consumed
Nearly exhausted
Virtually no battery power
2. Press the shutter button to
start recording a video clip
3. White balance
Automatic
Sun
Shade
Tungsten
Fluorescent 1
Fluorescent 2
4. Movie mode
5. Zoom state
6. Recordable movie time
remaining
7. Memory Card indicator
8. Time
9. Date (year/month/day) 

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These indicators are displayed when playing back video clips:
1. Battery level
Full battery power
Fairly consumed
Nearly exhausted
Virtually no battery power
2. Press the 
 button to play back
recorded video clips
3. Movie mode
4. File (movie) number
5. Memory Card indicator 

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GETTING STARTED
You can use either 2 AA size batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH), one CR-V3, or an AC
power adapter (optional accessory) to power the camera. Battery power is
convenient for capturing images or video clips while an AC power adapter is
useful whentransferring images to your computer.
Installing the Batteries
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Slide the battery cover.
3. Insert the batteries, noting correct polarity
(+ or -).
4. Close the battery cover firmly.
Using an AC Power Adapter...

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Attaching the Camera Strap
To prevent accidental dropping of the camera,
always use the camera strap.
Attach the camera strap as follows:
1. Thread the small loop of the lens strap
through the strap eyelet on the camera.
2. Pull the large loop through the small loop
until the strap is firmly secured.
Inserting an SD Memory Card
(optional accessory)
The camera comes with 16MB of internal memory, allowing you to store images
and video clips in the camera.  However, you can expand the memory capacity...

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Setting the Date and Time
The date and time setting screen will automatically appear:

When first turning the camera on;

When turning the power on after leaving the camera without a battery for an
extended period of time.
To adjust the Date or Time at any other time:
1. Power on the camera.
2. Set the mode dial to the  
 Setup mode.
3. Select to the DATE SETUP by using the 
or  buttons, and press the  button.

To increase the value for each option,
press the 
 button.

To decrease the value for...

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RECORD MODE
Capturing Images
Your camera is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a 1.5 LCD monitor
to compose images. Capturing images using the optical viewfinder will
conserve battery power. If your batteries are low, it is recommended that you
only compose images using the viewfinder. Using the LCD monitor, you can
compose images more accurately, but at the cost of battery consumption. The
LCD display is always recommended for macro shots.
Using the Viewfinder
Using the viewfinder helps...

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Using the LCD Monitor
Using the LCD monitor can help you to confirm an image while capturing
images, to replay recorded images and video clips or to adjust menu settings.
The mode icons, text, and numbers that are displayed on the LCD monitor will
vary according to the current settings.
1. Turn the camera on by sliding the 
switch.
2. Set the mode dial to the  Record mode or
the 
 Manual Record mode.

By default, the LCD monitor is on.
3. Compose your image on the display
screen.
4. Press the...