Vivitar Vivicam 3785 User Manual

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BASIC FUNCTIONS
Turning the Power On
1. Press and hold the  button for two seconds to turn on the ViviCam 3785.

 The LED indicator lights red while the ViviCam 3785 is initialized.
Turning the Power Off
Press the 
 button again to turn off the ViviCam 3785.
Using the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor can help you while capturing images, replay recorded images/video clips, and adjust ViviCam
3785 settings.
The mode icons, text and numbers that are displayed on the LCD monitor will vary according to...

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Using the Flash
The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can capture
an image using a flash mode suitable to your circumstances.
1. Press the 
 button to turn on your ViviCam 3785.
2.Press the   button located on the rear side of the Vivicam 3785 repeatedly
until the desired flash mode icon appears on the LCD monitor.
3. Compose your image and press the shutter button.
The ViviCam 3785 has four flash modes: Off, On (Fill flash),...

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Flash Mode Description
[ 
 ]    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.(10 feet or more)
[ 
 ]     Fill flash (on) The flash will always fire regardless of the lighting conditions.
Select this mode for capturing images with high contrast
(backlighting ) and deep shadows.
[ 
A ]    Automatic with The flash emits a precursor-flash before the...

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Self-Timer
By using the  self-timer you can get into the scene when capturing group shots.
Self-timer duration can be set to 5 seconds or 10 seconds. Self-timer mode appears cyclically as [05] --> [10]-
-> [Display Off]. After the self-timer is set, the shutter automatically releases after 5 seconds or 10 seconds. The
self-timer lamp starts blinking relatively slow for the first 2 seconds or the first 7 seconds and then blinking
rapidly for the last 3 seconds.
1. Secure the ViviCam 3785 to a...

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Setting the 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 ViviCam 3785, 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.
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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 ViviCam 3785’s image quality and size settings. The number of recordable images may
vary depending on the recorded subject and the capacity of the memory card, or if there are files other than
images, or when the recording is made while switching the image quality/resolution.
Resolution Quality  Compression     6MB 8MB SD 16MB SD 32MB...

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Recording Video Clips
[  ] Movie mode allowing you to record silent video clips at a resolution of 320X240 pixels.
1. Press the 
 button to turn on your ViviCam 3785.
2. Press the MODE button to enter the [ 
 ] Movie mode.
3. Start recording a video clip by pressing the shutter button.

The movie icon, REC , elapsed time, the card indicator, battery level
will display on the LCD monitor while recording a video clip.

To stop recording, press the shutter button again.
Note:

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IMAGE PLAYBACK
In [  ] Playback mode you can view your images and video clips. Yo u can even magnify (zoom in on) your
images. Playback mode 
provides a thumbnail image display function that allows you to quickly search for the
image that you want.  You may view your images in a slideshow.
Single Image Replay
To Play back still images one image at a time.
1. Press the 
 button to turn on your ViviCam 3785.
2. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ 
 ] Playback mode.

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Playback Zoom
While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification capability
allows you to view fine details.
1. Press the 
 button to turn on your ViviCam 3785.
2. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ 
 ] Playback mode.

  The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.
3. Select an image by using the 
 /  buttons.
4. Enlarge the image by pressing the 
 button.
5. Use the 
 /  /  /  buttons to select the area to enlarge.
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Viewing Nine Images at a Time
This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly
locate a particular image.
1.Press the 
 button to turn on your ViviCam 3785.
2.Press the MODE button twice to enter [ 
 ] Playback mode.
3.Press the  
  thumbnail button and nine thumbnail images appear on the
LCD monitor. (Assuming there are nine or more recorded images in the
memory.)
4.Use the 
 /  /  /   buttons to move the cursor to select the...