Vivitar Vivicam 3760 User Manual

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Setting Image Resolution and Quality
Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel resolution (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio
for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in the internal memory, or on a SD
memory card. As you get to know the ViviCam 3760, 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 take up more memory space.
Higher resolution/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 specify the image resolution or image quality, perform the following steps:
1. Toggle the 
 button to the [  ] mode.
2. Press the 
 button.
3. Select [Image size] or [Quality] by using the  /  button and press
the OK button.
4.Change the settings by using the 
 /  button and then press the OK
button to confirm.
5. Press the 
 button again to exit from the menu mode.  
						

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Number of Recordable Images
The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored in the internal memory or the
SD memory card at the cameras current image quality and resolution settings. The number of recordable images
will vary depending on the recorded subject and the capacity of the memory card, or if there are files other than
images (non camera data), or if the images have been captured at different image quality/resolution settings.Resolution Quality 6MB                                     SD memory card (Compression ratio) Internal
Memory 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB
2032x1520 Super fine (1/8) 8 8 18 39 80 163 325
Fine (1/12) 12 12 28 59 121 244 487
Normal (1/16) 16 17 37 78 161 326 650
1600x1200 Super fine (1/8) 9 9 20 43 88 178 355
Fine (1/12) 13 14 30 64 132 267 532
Normal (1/16) 18 18 41 86 176 356 710
1280x960 Super fine (1/8) 13 14 30 64 132 267 532
Fine (1/12) 20 21 46 97 198 400 798
Normal (1/16) 27 28 61 129 264 534 1065
640x480 Super fine (1/8) 54 56 123 258 529 1069 2130
Fine (1/12) 81 84 185 388 793 1603 3195
Normal (1/16)          109 112 247 517 105
8 2138 4261

* The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting
conditions and settings.  
						

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CAPTURING IMAGES
Toggling the  button allows you to choose 3 different modes: [  ] Record
mode, [ 
 ] Movie mode and [  ] Scene mode. Press the OK button to
confirm your selection.
Still-image Record Mode
Still-image record mode is the most common mode for fully automatic digital-
still photography. It is the easiest mode to capture images quickly and easily
with good results.  When the camera is powered on it will always start in this
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Using the LCD Monitor
Yours camera is equipped with a 1.4 full color TFT LCD monitor to help y\
ou compose images, replay recorded
images/video clips and adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and nu\
mbers displayed on the monitor may
vary according to the current mode and settings.
1. Turn the camera on by pressing the 
 button.
2. Compose your scene on the LCD monitor.
3. Press the shutter button.
The LED indicator blinks orange while the camera is processing a
captured image.
Note:
The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction.To  prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button, always hold it carefully. This is especially
important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions, which your camera may decelera\
te the shutter speed
to ensure your images are properly exposed.  
						

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Using the Zoom Function
The ViviCam 3760 is equipped with a 3x optical zoom lens. The lens moves during the optical zoom photography,
allowing you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the optical zoom function; images appear
closer by pressing the T button, or smaller away by pressing the W button.
Moreover, you can further enlarge the subjects with 2x digital zoom by pressing continuously the T button. It is
activated after your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom factor (3x). A useful feature as it is, however, the
more the image is magnified, the grainer the image may become.
To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps:
1. Turn the camera on by pressing the 
 button.
2. Adjust the magnification ratio by using the T/W button.
To access the optical zoom function, press the T button as far as it
can go. Press it again to activate the digital zoom.
To exit the zoom photography, press continuously the W button.The digital magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor.
3. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.
Note:
The digital magnification ranges from 1x to 2x (in 6 steps: 1x, 1.25x, 1.50x, 1.67x, 1.75x, 2.00x)Digital zoom cannot be activated in the [  ] mode.  
						

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Using the Macro Mode
With this mode, the camera’s lens switches the auto focus system to focus on subjects that are much closer to the
lens. This feature allows you to shoot close-up objects, such as small insects or flowers\
 to get the finest detail.
1. Turn the camera on by pressing the 
 button.
2. Press the  button.The  icon appears on the LCD monitor.
3. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.
To  cancel macro photography at any time, press the  button again.
Note:
There is not a distinct point (subject range) at which normal mode is favored over
macro mode; capture an image in both optical and macro modes and compare the results.
Using the Self-Timer
This feature allows you to get into the scene when tcapturng group images.
1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.
2. Turn the camera on and set the mode to  
 or  by toggling the .
3. Toggle the 
 button to select the desired self-timer mode.
4. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.
The self-timer function is activated.The photography is then captured after the preset time.To  cancel the self-timer at any time, press the  button to disrupt
the sequence.
Note:
After one shot is captured, the self-timer mode is turned off.If you wish to capture another image using the self-timer, repeat these steps.
            OFF      02       10      10+2
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The camera has four flash modes: Auto Flash (default), Red-Eye Reduction, Forced flash and Flash Off. The table
below helps to choose appropriate flash mode:
Flash Mode Description
[  
 ] Auto Flash The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions. Select
this for general photography.
[ 
 ] Red-Eye Reduction The flash emits a precursor-flash before the main flash fires. This causes the pupil
in human eyes to constrict, reducing the red-eye phenomenon. Select this mode
when capturing images of people and animals in low-light conditions.
[  
  ] Forced flashThe flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness. Select this mode
for recording images with high contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows.
[  
 ] Flash Off 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.
Using the Flash
The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an
image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances.
1. Turn the camera on by pressing the 
 button.
2. Toggle the  button until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD
monitor.
The modes appear cyclically as follows:
[  ] Auto Flash        [  ] Red-Eye Reduction
[ 
 ] Flash Off          [    ] Forced Flash
3. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.  
						

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Scene Modes
Whereas still-image mode offers ease of operation and automatic camera
control, scene mode allows you to obtain even better photographic results.
Scene modes are predefined camera settings that optimize the camera for
a particular type of scene. Your ViviCam 3760 is programmed to handle all
adjustments for you, giving you the optimum photographic results for various
shooting conditions.
Landscape Mode
Capturing images by selecting the [  ] mode helps to capture vivid and expensive landscape images with the
enhancement of image’s color and saturation.
1. Turn the camera on by pressing the 
 button.
2. Toggle the 
 button to the [  ] mode.
3. Select [ 
 ] by using the  /  button and then press the OK button.
4. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.
Note:
In this mode, the ISO speed cannot be set and the Flash mode defaults to off [  ].  
						

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Sports Mode
Use this mode to capture fast-moving subjects when you want to freeze the action.
1. Turn the camera on by pressing the 
 button.
2. Toggle the 
 button to the [  ] mode.
3. Select [ 
 ] by using the  /  button and then press the OK button.
4. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.
Note:
In this mode, the ISO speed cannot be set and the Flash mode defaults to off [  ].
Portrait Mode
In this mode, your camera utilizes a shallower depth-of-field (narrower range of focus) to create a spatial effect.
Therefore, you can capture images emphasizing your main subject while the background is softly blurred.
1. Turn the camera on by pressing the 
 button.
2. Toggle the 
 button to the [  ] mode.
3. Select [  ] by using the  /  button and then press the OK button.
4. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.
Note:
In this mode, the ISO speed cannot be set.In this mode, in a dusk or nighttime background, the Flash mode defaults to
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Pan Mode
Normally, your camera performs Auto Focus in an attempt to maximize the chance that your images are within focus.
When the Pan mode is selected for the shooting mode, the camera’s focus distance is preset to 1 meter (3.3 feet),
and images are captured without the AF mechanism, allowing you to instantly catch the moment when you do not
want to miss a shot. Since the camera does not re-focus every shot you will realize a faster shot-to-shot time.
1. Turn the camera on by pressing the 
 button.
2. Toggle the  button to the [  ] mode.
3. Select [  ] by using the  /  button and then press the OK button.
4. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.
Note:
In this mode, the images are tcaptured with the focus fixed at 1 M.
In this mode, the ISO speed cannot be set and the Flash mode defaults to auto [ ].
Night Scene Mode
Capturing human subjects by using this mode helps to provide a natural balance between the main subject and
the nighttime background. The people in an evening sky or night scene are illuminated with light from the flash
while the background is captured at a slower shutter speed to prevent blurring and let both (people and the
background) appear properly exposed.
1. Turn the camera on by pressing the 
 button.
2. Toggle the  button to the [  ] mode.
3. Select [  ] by using the  /  button and then press the OK button.
4. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.
Note:
In this mode, the ISO speed cannot be set and the Flash mode defaults to on [  ].
Since the shutter speed is slower, it is recommended that you use a tripod to
stabilize the camera.