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 the current
settings.
1. Press the 
 button to turn on your ViviCam 3785.
2. Compose your image on the LCD monitor.
3. Press the shutter button.
Note:

In the Capture mode, pressing 
 display button will select OSD Off/OSD On.

The LCD monitor is difficult to see in strong sunlight. This is not a malfunction.  
						

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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), Automatic with
Red-eye reduction, Automatic.
Digital Zoom
Using digital zoom, images appear closer. Whereas digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is
enlarged (zoomed), the more pixilated (grainier) the image will appear.
1. Press the 
 button to turn on your ViviCam 3785.
2. Press the 
 button to activate the zoom function.

  The digital zoom choices are 1x (no zoom), 2x, and 4x.

 To exit digital zoom, press the 
 button again.
3. Press the shutter button to capture a “zoomed” image.
Note:

 Digital zoom cannot be used in [ 
 ] Movie mode.  
						

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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 main flash fires.
            Red-eye reduction This causes the pupil in the human eye to constrict, reducing
the red-eye phenomenon.
Select this mode when capturing images of people and
animals in low-light conditions.
[ 
A ]    Automatic flash The flash fires automatically according to the ambient
lighting conditions.
Select this mode for general photography.
The table below will help to select the appropriate flash mode:  
						

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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 tripod or place it on a stable surface.
2. Press the 
 button to turn on your ViviCam 3785.
3. Compose your image.
4. Press the 
 self-timer button.
5. Press the shutter button.

  The count down is displayed on the LCD monitor.

To cancel the self-timer, press the  button to disrupt the sequence.
Note:

  After each self-timed image is captured, the self-timer is turned OFF.  
						

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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.
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 or quality settings perform the steps below:
1. Press the 
 button to turn on your ViviCam 3785.
2. Press the 
 button  to enter the Capture menu and select [Size] or [Quality]
by using the 
 /  button.
3. Set [Size] or [Quality] by pressing the 
 /  button in the main menu or
press the 
 button to enter the sub-menu, then press the  button to
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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 SD 64MB SD 128MB SD 256MB SD512MB S D
        ratio  Internalmemory  memory  memory  memory   memory   memory memory
Memory card card card card card card card
2048x1536 8 : 1 6 6 14 28 56 115 230 462
12:1 6 6 15 30 61 126 251 504
16:1 7 7 17 33 67 139 277 554
1600x1200 8 : 1 1 0 9 2 2 4 5 9 2 1 9 0 3 7 8 7 5 8
12:1 11 10 24 50 100 207 413 827
16:1 12 11 28 55 110 228 454 909
1280x960 8:1 16 15 36 71 144 296 5911184
12:1 17 17 39 78 157 323 645 1292
16:1 19 18 43 86 173 356 710 1421
640x480 8:1 64 62 144 287 576 1187 2366 4738
12:1 70 68 157 313 629 1295 2581 5168
16:1 77 74 172 344 692 1425 2840 5685
*The above data shows the standard test results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions
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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:

  In  [  ] Movie mode, resolution/quality and self-timer cannot be set.

  In  [  ] Movie mode, the flash mode is automatically set to [  ] OFF.

  To may adjust EV or White balance prior to capturing a Video Clip.  
						

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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.

  The last recorded image appears on the LCD.
3. View and select your recorded images by using the 
 /  buttons.

  To view the previous image, press the   button.

  To view the next image, press the  button.
Note:

  To  exit [  ] Playback mode, press MODE button.

  If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card, [No Image] appears on the LCD.
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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.
6. To return to the regular display from 4X-enlarged status, press the 
button.
Note:

  With each press of the   button, the modes switch cyclically:
     1X—>2X—>3X—>4X—>1X.  
						

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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 image to
be displayed at regular size.
5.Press the 
  button to display the selected image on the full screen.