Vivitar Vivicam 3746 Users Manual

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Digital Zoom
Using digital zoom, images can be enlarged even beyond the extent of the
optical zoom so that the subject appears even closer. Using digital zoom,
images appear even closer. Whereas digital zoom is a compelling feature, the
more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixilated (grainier) the image will
appear. The digital zoom function is only available 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...

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Self-Timer
When the self-timer is set, the camera automatically takes a shot after 10 or 2
seconds.  This allows you to get into the scene when capturing group images.
1. Secure your camera to a tripod or place it
on a stable surface.
2. Turn the camera on by sliding the 
switch, and set the mode dial to the Record mode or the  Manual Record
mode.
3. Press the 
 button.

You may select  or  self-timer mode
by toggling the 
 button.

The selected self-timer mode is
displayed on the LCD monitor.
4....

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Macro Mode
Use the macro mode to capture a close-up of the subject, such as flowers or
insects.
1. Set the mode dial to the 
 Record mode or
the  Manual Record mode.
2. Press the  Macro button.

 The 
 icon appears on the LCD monitor.
3. Compose the image.
4. Press the shutter button.

To cancel macro photography at any
time, press the  
 button again.
• In  macro mode, the LCD monitor is automatically turned On (even if the previous shot
was taken with the LCD monitor off).
• There is not a...

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Description
The flash fires automatically according to the
ambient lighting conditions.
Select this mode for general photography.
The flash emits a precursor-flash before the main
flash fires. This causes the pupil in the human
eye to constrict, reducing the red-eye
phenomenon.
Select this mode when taking images of people
and animals in low-light conditions.
The flash is fired at a slower shutter speed.
This flash mode is effective when capturing
images so that not only the subject but also the...

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Setting Image Resolution and Quality
Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file
size, and compression ratio for your images.  These settings affect the number
of images that can be stored in memory, or on an SD memory card.  As you get
to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution
setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your
images.
Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best...

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8:1 11 4 9 20 42 85 170
12:1 21 8 19 39 81 164 327
16:1 31 12 28 59 122 246 491
8:1 17 7 15 32 66 133 266
12:1 34 14 30 64 132 267 532
16:1 51 21 46 97 198 400 798
8:1 27 10 24 50 103 208 415
12:1 54 21 48 101 206 417 831
16:1 81 32 72 151 310 626 1247
8:1 42 17 38 79 162 329 655
12:1 84 34 75 158 323 654 1303
16:1 126 51 113 237 484 979 1950
8:1 108 43 96 202 413 835 1663
12:1 216 87 193 404 826 1670 3326
16:1 324 131 289 606 1240 2506 4990
Number of Recordable Images
The frame counter indicates...

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Capturing Images Manually
You can take images by manually adjusting conditions such as EV
compensation, white balance and sharpness. For EV compensation, white
balance or sharpness information, refer to the appropriate section of this
manual.
To Take Images Manually:
1. Slide the 
 switch and power on the
camera.
2. Set the mode dial to the 
 Manual Record
mode.
3. Press the 
 button.
4. Select EV COMPENSATION, WHITE
BALANCE, or SHARPNESS by using the 
/ buttons and then press the  button.
5. Press...

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PLAYBACK MODE
In the  mode, you can view your images or play back video clips. This mode
also provides for enlargement, thumbnail image-display, and slide shows.  The
thumbnail view allows you to quickly search for an image that you want.
Playing Back Captured Images
(Single-Frame Playback)
Play back still images one image at a time.
1. Slide the 
 switch and power on the
camera.
2. Set the mode dial to the 
 Playback mode.

The last recorded image appears on the
LCD monitor.
3. View and select your...

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Displaying Thumbnail Images
This function allows you to view up to nine thumbnail images on the LCD
monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image.
1. Slide the 
 switch and power on the
camera.
2. Set the mode dial to the 
 Playback mode.

 The last image frame appears on the
LCD monitor.
3. Press the 
 button.

 Nine thumbnail images appear on the
LCD monitor (assuming there are nine or
more recorded images in the memory).
4. Use the 
, ,  or  buttons to move the
cursor...

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Zoom Playback
While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image.
The camera has the ability to zoom (enlarge) images during playback at 2X or
4X. When reviewing an image, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image.
This magnification allows you to view fine details.
1. Slide the 
 switch and power on the
camera.
2. Set the mode dial to the
 Playback mode.

 The last image frame appears on the
LCD monitor.
3. Use the 
 or  buttons to select the frame
you want to...