Vivitar Vivicam 3805 Users Manual

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Digital Camera 
 
 
 
 
 
 
User manual
 
   
						

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About this manual 
This user manual has been designed to assist you to use the digital camera and take full advantage 
of its features. Information in th is document has been carefully ch ecked for accuracy; however, no 
guarantee is given to the correctne ss of the contents. The information in this document is subject 
to change without notice. 
Copyright 
© Copyright 2004 
This document contains propriet ary information protected by copy right. All rights are reserved. 
Trademarks 
All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of  their respective owners.  
Safety Information 
• Do not disassemble the camera.  Touching the products internal parts could result in 
injury. In the event of a malfunction or if th e camera is accidentally broken open, forward 
the product to an authorized  service center for inspection. 
• Avoid contact with liquid crystal.  Should the LCD Screen break, care should be taken to 
avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent  the liquid crystal from touching the skin or 
entering the eyes or mouth. 
• Do not use in the presence of flammable gas.  Using electronic equipment near flammable 
gas could result in explosion or fire.
 
•  Observe proper precautions  when handling batteries. The camera uses only AA alkaline or 
NiMH rechargeable batteries. Batteries may leak  or explode if handled improperly. Remove 
the batteries (and the memory card) from the  camera if you are going to store the camera 
for extended periods. Ensure the camera is  turned off before inserting or removing 
batteries. Insert batteries correctly. Do not ex pose batteries to flame or excessive heat. Do 
not immerse batteries in or expose to water.  Discontinue use immediately if you notice any 
changes in the battery such as discol oration, deformation, or leakage. 
• Observe caution when operating the flash.  Do not use the flash close to anyones eyes. 
This can cause temporary damage to eyesight.  Particular care should be observed when 
photographing infants - keep the flash at a dist ance of at least 1 meter from infants eyes. 
• WARNING : Handling the USB and AV cables on this product may exposure you to lead, a 
chemical known to the State of  California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.  
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Chapter 1 – Introduction_____________________________________________3 
Package contents........................................................................\
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Camera overview........................................................................\
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Front view........................................................................\
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Back view........................................................................\
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Right view........................................................................\
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Left View........................................................................\
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Using the LCD display........................................................................\
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Switching the LCD on / off........................................................................\
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LCD icons........................................................................\
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Chapter 2 – Getting started__________________________________________11 
Attaching the hand strap........................................................................\
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Inserting batteries........................................................................\
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Inserting an SD/MMC card........................................................................\
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Turning the camera on / off........................................................................\
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Setting the date and time........................................................................\
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Setting the language........................................................................\
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Installing the software........................................................................\
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Chapter 3 – Taking still images or movie clips___________________________16 
Selecting the camera mode........................................................................\
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Taking photographs........................................................................\
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Adjusting camera settings using the camera keys....................................................16 
Using the digital zoom........................................................................\
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Using the flash........................................................................\
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Setting the resolution........................................................................\
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Using the self-timer........................................................................\
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Using preset scene modes.......................................................................18 
Adjusting camera settings using the menu.............................................................18 
White balance........................................................................\
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EV compensation........................................................................\
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Special effect........................................................................\
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Recording movie clips........................................................................\
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Chapter 4 – Reviewing photos or movie clips___________________________21 
Reviewing photos / movie clips........................................................................\
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Full screen review........................................................................\
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Magnifying still images........................................................................\
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Adding / deleting a voice memo..............................................................21 
Thumbnail review........................................................................\
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Playing back movie clips........................................................................\
.22 
Deleting photos or movie clips........................................................................\
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Locking photos or movie clips........................................................................\
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Viewing a slide show........................................................................\
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Transferring photos or movie clips to an SD/MMC card..............................................24 
Chapter 5 – Connecting to a PC or TV_________________________________25 
Transferring files to a computer........................................................................\
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Viewing photos or movie clips on a TV...................................................................26 
Selecting the TV setting........................................................................\
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Appendix A – Error messages________________________________________27 
Appendix B – Troubleshooting________________________________________28 
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							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Appendix C – Hardware specifications________________________________29 
Appendix D – FCC Statement________________________________________30 
 
 
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Chapter 1 – Introduction 
Congratulations on purchasing your 4 megapixel digital camera. Its sleek and trendy 
design along with various useful features and ease of use make the camera a very 
convenient tool in point-and-shoot photography. The camera provides high resolution and 
excellent quality along with a 4X digital zoom feature. You can capture still images as 
well as movie clips and also record voice memos for your digital photos. The LCD display 
provides an easy way to preview as well as review your images or movie clips. The camera 
supports flash control, preset scene modes, and self-timer mode to enable you to click 
pictures in all types of environments.  
This chapter describes the features and components of the camera, and provides 
instructions on getting started to capture pictures or movie clips. 
Features 
• Powerful digital zoom (4x) 
• 4.1 megapixel high resolution CCD 
• Up to 2272 x 1704 image resolution 
• Video (MPEG movie) capture resolution of 320x240, 15 fps 
• Optical fixed focus lens 
• Flash modes: 
Auto / On / Off / Red-eye reduction 
• Preset scene modes: 
Auto / Night-shoot / Sport / Backlit 
• Self-timer mode 
• Full screen or thumbnail review modes 
• 1.5-inch LCD color display 
• USB 2.0 interface 
• Built-in 16 MB flash memory 
• Extra memory provided by SD/MMC card slot 
• Built-in microphone and speaker 
• Dedicated video button to record movie clips 
• Stylish design with internal power control using sliding door switch 
• Power-on music 
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Package contents 
Your digital camera package contains the following components. Check to make sure all 
items are included. If any of the items is missing or appears damaged, contact an 
authorized service center for assistance. 
 
 
 
 
 
1. Quick start guide 
2. Warranty card 
3. Hand strap 
4. Two (2) AA alkaline batteries 
    (Included for testing only, NiMH 
rechargeable batteries are 
recommended for normal use) 
5. Installation CD-ROM 
6. Digital camera 
7. Audio / Video (AV) cable 
8. USB cable 
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Camera overview 
The various views of the digital camera are shown on the following pages. Take a moment 
to review these illustrations and become familiar with the terms used in this manual. 
Front view 
 
1. Shutter button: Press this button to capture still images. 
2. Photo sensor: The light sensor detects the amount of surrounding light and adjusts 
the automatic flash setting accordingly. 
3. Self-timer LED (red): This LED indicates self-timer mode and blinks when you take 
pictures using the self-timer. 
4. Video button: Press this button to record movie clips. 
5. Built-in flash: Use the flash to take pictures in low light conditions and to remove 
unwanted shadows in bright conditions. 
6. Viewfinder: Use the viewfinder to frame your shot instead of the LCD screen and 
conserve power. 
7. Microphone: Use the built-in microphone to record sound for movie clips and voice 
memos. 
8. Speaker: The built-in speaker enables you to listen to audio while playing back 
voice memos or movie clips. 
9. AV OUT and USB port cover: The cover houses the AV OUT and USB ports. 
10. Lens and internal lens cover: The lens focuses the light onto the digital image 
capturing circuitry. For the best picture quality, care should be taken to ensure it 
remains free of dust, fingerprints, and scratches. The internal lens cover protects 
the lens from dust or damage, and can be closed by the sliding door power switch. 
11. Tripod connector: Use the tripod connector to fix the camera to a tripod. This 
optional accessory is used to hold the camera still. It is especially useful for taking 
low light night images. 
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12. Sliding door power switch: Slide this switch to turn the digital camera on or off. 
This switch also controls the internal lens cover. 
Back view 
 
1. Viewfinder: Use the viewfinder to frame your shot instead of the LCD screen and 
conserve power. 
2. Power LED (green): Indicates the power status of the camera. This LED blinks 
when the camera performs a self-check at startup, or while saving images / movie 
clips on the internal memory or SD/MMC card. Once the camera is on, the power 
LED is always on. 
3. Video button: Press this button to record movie clips. 
4. Zoom out / thumbnail button: Use the zoom out button to zoom out on your 
subject while in capture mode. In playback mode, use this button to zoom out and 
switch between thumbnail review and full-screen modes. 
5. Shutter button: Press this button to capture still images. 
6. Zoom in button: Use the zoom in button to zoom in on your subject while in 
capture mode. In playback mode, use this button to zoom in on a photo and 
magnify its details. 
7. Hand strap eyelet: Holds the hand strap of the camera for easy carrying. 
8. Battery / Memory card compartment: The cover opens to allow access to the 
battery chamber as well as the memory card slot. The battery chamber 
accommodates two AA NiMH rechargeable or alkaline batteries. The memory card 
slot holds a SD or MMC Card to store images. 
9. Mode button: Use the mode button to switch between capture and playback 
modes. 
10. MENU button: Use the MENU button to enter the setup menu. 
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11. Five-way button: The five-way button functions as a navigation tool to move 
through images, movie clips, or menu items. The button also provides additional 
functionality of starting playback, setting the flash, self-timer, image resolution, 
and deleting files as shown in the table below: 
Button Function 
▲ /  Moves to higher level item or sets image resolution. 
◄ /  Moves to previous item or enables the self-timer. 
► /  Moves to next item or sets the flash. 
▼ /  Moves to lower level item or deletes the current file after image 
capture. Sets the scene mode while capturing still images. 
OK 
Turns LCD on or off in capture mode. Press this button to 
confirm selection of an item in the menu and to start playback 
of a voice memo or movie clip in playback mode. 
12. LCD screen: Use the LCD screen to preview or play back photos and movie clips. 
While in the setup menu, use the LCD screen to view configuration detail\
s and 
adjust the camera settings. 
Right view 
 
1. Speaker: The built-in speaker enables you to listen to audio while playing back 
voice memos or movie clips. 
2. AV OUT port: Connect AV cable here to use the television to preview your 
pictures. 
3. USB Port: Use the USB port to connect the camera to a PC and view or transfer 
photos or movie clips. 
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Left View 
 
1. Hand strap eyelet: Holds the hand strap of the camera for easy carrying. 
2. Battery compartment: Accommodates two AA NiMH rechargeable or alkaline 
batteries.  
3. Memory card slot: Holds a SD or MMC Card to store images. 
Using the LCD display 
The LCD screen on the back of your digital camera functions as a viewfinder, enabling you 
to preview images or movie clips before capture. It displays various icons indicating the 
camera settings. In addition, it also enables you to adjust the camera settings through the 
on-screen menu. The LCD screen icons vary according to the mode of operation. 
Switching the LCD on / off 
Turn on the camera first (See page 13). To switch off the LCD, press the OK button. The 
display is turned off. Press the OK key to turn the LCD on again. 
LCD icons 
The LCD screen shows a number of icons for capture and playback modes as described in 
the following sections, with a description of the icons. 
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