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 menu.
1. Set the mode dial to the 
 Record mode or
the  Manual Record mode.
2. Turn on the LCD monitor by pressing the 
Display button.
3. To enable the digital zoom:
a. Press the 
 menu button.
b. Press the  or  buttons to select
DIGITAL ZOOM, and press the  button.
c. Press the 
 or  buttons again to select
ON, and press the  button.
d. Press the  menu button again to exit
from the menu mode.
e. To activate the digital zoom, press the
 telephoto button completely and hold
it until the lens reaches the limit of its
travel and continue to press until the
image on the LCD monitor begins to
enlarge (zoom.)
4. Press the shutter button to capture a
“zoomed” image.
• Digital zoom is not available when the LCD monitor display is turned off.
• Digital zoom is only available at a resolution of 2048x1536.
• Digital zoom cannot be used in 
 Movie mode.
• The maximum digital zoom magnification is 2x for recording an image.
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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. Compose the scene.
5. Press the shutter button.

The self-timer function is activated.

The image is then taken after the preset time.

To cancel the self-timer at any time, press the 
 button or the  button.
• After an image is taken using self-timer, the self-timer mode is turned off.
• If you wish to take another image using the self-timer, repeat these steps.
• When the self-timer is set for 10 seconds, the self-timer lamp blinks relatively slow for 7
seconds and then blinks rapidly for the last 3 seconds.
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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 distinct point (subject range) at which normal mode is favored over macro
mode; take an image in both optical and macro modes and compare the results.
• In 
 Macro mode, the internal flash cannot be used.
NOTE
Setting the Flash
The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant
the use of flash. You can take an image using a flash mode suitable to your
circumstances.
1. Set the mode dial to the 
 Record mode or
the  Manual Record mode.
2. Press the 
 button located on the rear side
of the camera repeatedly until your desired
flash mode appears on the LCD monitor.
3. Compose the image and press the shutter
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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
background are both clearly reproduced in
artificial light (backlighting, fluorescent lighting,
etc.) or with people against the night as a
background scene.
The flash will always fire regardless of the
surrounding brightness.
Select this mode for recording images with high
contrast (backlighting ) and deep shadows.
The flash will not fire.
Select this mode when capturing images in a
place where flash photography is prohibited, or
when the distance to the subject is beyond the
effective range of the flash. The camera has five flash modes: Automatic, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro,
Fill Flash (on), and Flash off.
The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode:
Flash Mode
Automatic
Red-Eye Reduction
Slow Synchro
Fill Flash (on)
Flash Off 
						

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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 photographic results
but produce large files sizes.  Therefore, fewer images will take up more
memory space.
High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and
situations requiring the finest detail.  Lower resolution/quality images take up
less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via e-mail, in
a report, or on a web page.
To change image resolution and quality settings:
1. Slide the 
 switch and power on the
camera.
2. Set the mode dial to the 
 Record mode or
the  Manual Record mode.
3. Press the  button.
4. Select IMAGE SIZE or QUALITY by using
the 
/  buttons and then press the button.
5. Change the settings with the 
 or buttons and then press the  button.
6. Press the  button again to exit from the
menu mode.
7. Compose your image.
8. Press the shutter button to capture an
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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 the approximate number of images that can be
stored on the internal memory or the SD memory card at the camera’s image
quality and size settings.  The number of recordable images will vary depending
on the visual complexity of the subject and the capacity of the memory card.
ResolutionQuality
Compression
      RatioInternal
Memory
 16MBSD Memory Card Capacity
8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
1024 x 768
640 x 480
 FINE,   NORMAL,   BASIC 
						

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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 the  button again to exit from the
menu mode.
6. Compose the image.
7. Press the shutter button to take an image. 
						

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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 images by using the
/  buttons.

To view the previous image, press the 
button.

To view the next image, press the 
button.
• If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card, [ NO IMAGE!]
message will appear on the LCD monitor.
• You can also view your images on the TV screen. First connect one end of the A/V cable to
the A/V OUT jack of the camera. Then connect the other end to the video input socket of the
TV. Turn the mode dial to the 
 Playback mode and then turn the TV and camera on.
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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 to select the image to be displayed
at regular size.
5. Press the 
 button to display the selected
image on the full screen.
• While displaying thumbnail images, pressing the  delete button, the screen will display
“DELETE SELECT”, you may choose CANCEL, 1 FRAME, DELETE ALL or FORMAT by using
the 
/  button. To confirm your choice, press the  button.
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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 enlarge.
4. Adjust the zoom ratio by using the
 telephoto button or  wide-angle
button.

 Pressing the 
 telephoto button will
enlarge the image.

 To return to normal magnification, press
the 
 wide-angle button.

 The image is displayed enlarged, you will
see a red frame with a red box inside.

 In the lower left-hand corner of the
display there is a red frame and an solid
red rectangle.  The frame represents the
entire image, while the solid red
rectangle represents the location of the
currently enlarged area within the
context of the entire frame..
5. Use the 
, ,  or  buttons to select the
area to enlarge.
6. To return to the regular display from
4X-enlarged status, press the 
 button
twice.
•Pressing the  button magnifies the image from X1  X2  X4.
•Pressing the 
 button reduces the image from X4  X2  X1.
NOTE