Vivitar Vivicam 3805 Users Manual

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LCD in capture mode 
 
Description 
1 SD/MMC card loaded in the camera 
2 Preset scene mode – Night shot, Sports, Backlit  
3 Self-timer active 
4 Image resolution – 2272 x 1704, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 
480 
5 Zoom slider – indicates level of zoom 
6 Battery status – full, 10-30% capacity, less than 10%, empty. If this 
indicator is blinking, the camera will turn off in 3 seconds. 
7 EV (exposure value) compensation value – 2EV, 1.5EV, 1EV, 0.5EV, 
0, -0.5EV, -1.0EV, -1.5EV, -2EV 
8 White balance (WB) setting – Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Bulb 
9 Flash status – On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Auto 
10 Number of images remaining can be saved at this resolution 
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LCD in playback mode 
 
 
Description 
1 SD/MMC card loaded in the camera and playing files from the card 
2 File locked 
3 Still image with voice memo  
4 Movie clip 
5 Current file number / total number of files 
6 Previous image or movie clip 
7 Battery status – full, 10-30% capacity, less than 10%, empty. If this 
indicator is blinking, it means that the camera will turn off in 
three seconds. 
8 Image resolution or total length of movie clip 
9 Next image or movie clip 
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Chapter 2 – Getting started 
This chapter describes how to set up and prepare your camera before you start using it to 
capture pictures or movie clips. Attach the hand strap, insert batteries and the SD/MMC 
card to prepare your camera and adjust its settings as described below. 
Attaching the hand strap 
To insert the hand strap into the loop on the s
1. Thread the short loop of the ha
ide of the camera, do the following: 
nd strap 
2.  through 
3. Pull the long end of the strap tight to 
onomy use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries with your new camera. 
1. Slide the battery / memory card compartment cover on the side of the camera 
through the hand strap eyelet. 
Thread the long end of the strap
the short loop. 
complete the attachment. 
Inserting batteries 
For performance and ec
To install or replace the batteries, do the following: 
downward in the direction of the arrow. 
 
2. Open the cover. 
 
3. Insert the batteries into the chamber making sure that the positive and negative 
ends are properly oriented, as indicated by the battery polarity labels in the 
battery chamber. 
 
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4. Close the cover. 
 
5. Snap the battery cover into place by sliding it upward in the direction of the arrow 
shown. 
 
Inserting an SD/MMC card 
The camera offers two options for storing images / movie clips. 
• Internal memory: 16 MB NAND flash memory (including program space area) 
• External SD/MMC card (optional): You can store as many images / movie clips as you 
like depending on the capacity of the memory card and image resolution. \
NOTE: The SD/MMC card is an optional accessory. When the card is inserted, only 
the SD/MMC card is used to store your pictures or movie clips. For more 
information about how to transfer images or movies from the internal memory to 
the SD card, refer to page 24. 
To install a memory card, do the following: 
1. Turn the camera off and slide the battery / memory card compartment cover on 
the side of the camera downward in the direction of the arrow shown. 
 
2. Open the cover. 
 
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3. Insert the SD/MMC card with its notched corner towards the upper edge of the 
camera (gold circuitry on the card facing the back of the camera). Press down on 
the card to the level of the slot and it will be held in place. 
 
4. Close the cover. 
 
5. Snap the battery cover into place by sliding it upward in the direction of the arrow 
shown. 
 
To remove the memory card, press the SD/MMC card gently into the slot an\
d release the 
card. The card pops upward and can be easily removed. 
Turning the camera on / off 
The cameras stylish design offers a unique way of turning your camera on / off. Your 
camera has a sliding door switch, which not only controls power but also operate the 
internal lens cover. 
• To turn the camera on, slide the door on the 
front of the camera in the direction shown. 
The lens cover is opened and the power LED 
on the back of the camera blinks while the 
camera performs a self-check. The startup 
screen is displayed on the LCD screen. Once 
the camera is ready, the power LED remains 
lit and you can capture images or movie 
clips. 
• To turn off the camera, slide the door s
is closed and the camera is switched off after any operations in process are 
completed. 
witch in the opposite direction. The lens cover 
Lens cover 
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NOTE: Your digital camera has a power saving feature that turns off the camera in 
order to conserve power. In the capture mode, the LCD is turned off if there is no 
action for 1 minute. Press the OK button to turn the LCD on. If there is no action 
for 1.5 minutes, the camera is completely turned off. Slide the power switch to 
close the lens cover. 
Setting the date and time 
To set the cameras date and time before using it, do the following: 
1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in capture mode. 
2. Press the MENU button to display the menu. 
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select DATE/TIME. 
4. Use the ► or ◄ buttons to move between the year, 
month, date, hour and minute fields. Use the ▲ or ▼ 
buttons to increase or decrease the values for each o
these fields. 
f 
5. After the date and time are set as desired, press the 
OK button to save your settings. 
6. Press the MENU button to exit. 
Setting the language 
Your digital camera can display text in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, 
Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese. To set the display language, do the 
following: 
1. Turn the camera on. 
2. Press the MENU button to display the menu. 
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select LANGUAGE. 
4. Use the ► or ◄ buttons to select the desired 
language. 
5. Press the OK button to set the language. 
6. Press the MENU button to exit. 
Installing the software 
The software CD provided in your camera package contains the following items: 
• ULEAD PhotoExplorer 8.0 SE: Photo imaging software. This is the all-in-one tool 
for owners of digital cameras, WebCams, DV camcorders, scanners or anyone who 
strives to effectively handle digital media. 
• ULEAD Cool 360: Movie clip editing and viewing software. It lets you transform a 
series of photos quickly and easily into 360° panoramic scenes or images for 
delivery via e-mail, the Web or in MS Office documents. 
• Adobe Acrobat Reader: PDF reader 
• User manual (PDF format): Information about your digital camera and its 
operation. 
• Driver for Windows 98SE: Be sure to install this BEFORE using the USB cable to 
connect your camera for the first time to your PC running Windows 98SE.  
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Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC and the auto 
run feature displays the camera software installation menu. 
Click the desired item and installation starts. Follow the 
instructions on the screen to complete the installation. 
If the CD does not auto run on your system you may access the 
CD by double clicking the drive MY COMPUTER menu on your 
computer’s desktop screen. 
To view the user manual, navigate to the CD drive on your PC using Windows Explorer or a 
similar file manager program. Double click the PDF file to view the manual in the 
language of your choice. Install Adobe Acrobat Reader if you do not have it on your 
system in order to view the manual. 
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Chapter 3 – Taking still images or movie clips 
This chapter shows you how to take pictures or record movie clips with your digital 
camera. You can customize the camera settings using the camera buttons as well as the 
system menu as described in this chapter. 
Selecting the camera mode 
Your digital camera has two modes. 
• Capture mode: Use this mode to capture still images or record movie clips. 
• Playback mode: Use this mode to review and play back your files, view a slide show, 
and to record a voice memo. 
Use the MODE button to switch between the capture and playback modes. 
Taking photographs 
Use this procedure to quickly capture a still image. 
1. Turn on the camera and ensure that it is in capture 
mode. 
2. Use the LCD screen to frame your shot while 
pointing the lens at the subject. 
3. Press the shutter button all the way down to 
capture your image. 
 
4. The camera returns to the capture mode and the LCD displays the preview \
screen 
again. 
NOTE: You can delete unwanted files later by using the Delete function in the 
setup menu. See page 23 for more details. 
Adjusting camera settings using the camera keys 
You can use the various features of your digital camera to enhance the quality of the 
images as described in the following sections. 
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Using the digital zoom 
Your digital camera is equipped with a 4x digital zoom. The zoom level can be varied from 
1x to 4x by using the zoom in and zoom out buttons as follows: 
1. Turn on the camera. 
2. Use the LCD screen to frame your shot while pointing 
the lens at the subject. 
3. Press the zoom in button to take a close-up of the 
subject for more details and a narrow field of view. 
Alternatively, press the zoom out button to take a 
wider shot with fewer details. 
4. Proceed to capture the image as described in Taking photographs on page 16. 
NOTE: The zoom setting is preserved even after the image is captured. Use the 
zoom out button to zoom out completely before using the flash, self-timer, or 
preset scene modes. 
Using the flash 
The built-in flash of your digital camera can be adjusted for various light conditions. Press 
the ► button repeatedly to select the desired flash setting as shown below: 
Icon Description 
 Forced off – In this mode, the flash is disabled. 
 Auto – The camera senses whether the flash is needed by 
detecting the amount of ambient light. 
 
Forced on – The flash is enabled, regardless of the ambient 
light. 
 Red-eye reduction – The flash fires twice to reduce the red-
eye effect. 
NOTE: The image may be overexposed when you shoot bright scenes by using 
forced flash. 
Setting the resolution 
The resolution setting changes the resolution and quality of the still images captured by 
the camera. Press the ▲ button repeatedly to select the desired resolution: 
Icon Description 
 4 star – 2272 x 1704 
 3 star – 2272 x 1704 
 2 star – 1600 x 1200 
 1 star – 640 x 480 
The higher the quality, the clearer your picture will be. However, at the same time the 
image file size will be larger, taking more time to send via email, and fewer pictures can 
be stored in memory. Choose the setting that best matches the intended use for your life. 
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Using the self-timer 
The self-timer option gives you the ability to take hands-free photos, such as self-
portraits or group photos as well as movie clips as follows: 
1. Position the camera on a stable surface (such as a tripod) and frame t\
he shot. 
2. Press the ◄ button to enable the self-timer. The self-timer icon appears on the 
LCD screen. 
3. Press the shutter button to capture an image or the 
video button to record a movie clip. A 10-second delay 
begins immediately. During this period, the self-timer 
LED blinks slowly for the first 7 seconds and then 
quickly for the last 3 seconds. The LCD screen displays 
the countdown. When the delay ends, the camera 
takes the picture. 
NOTE: To cancel the self-timer, press the ◄ button again. To cancel the self-
timer after the shutter button has been pressed, press any of camera’s keys. 
Using preset scene modes 
The camera offers three preset modes to enable you to take pictures with a fixed focus. 
Press the ▼ key to select the correct mode according to the ambient light and subject. 
Icon Description 
None Normal – This is the normal mode of operation. 
 
Night shoot – Choose this mode when taking pictures at 
night or under very poor light conditions. Put the camera 
on a stable surface or use a tripod to hold the camera 
steady and take a clear picture. 
 
Sport – Use this mode when taking consecutive shots of 
moving objects such as an athlete running. 
 
Backlit – Use this mode when background lighting is 
stronger than your subject. 
Adjusting camera settings using the menu 
You can also adjust more settings of your camera using the setup menu. Refer to the 
following sections to learn how to adjust the white balance, EV compensation, quick 
review, and special effect settings. 
White balance 
Change the preset white balance setting to suit the lighting conditions in which the 
picture is taken. 
Icon Description 
AUTO 
AUTO – This is the normal mode of operation where the 
white balance is adjusted automatically. You can use the 
AUTO setting to obtain the optimum image brightness 
(exposure) when the subject is much brighter or darker 
than the background. 
 
Sunny – Choose this mode when taking pictures when 
shooting outdoors or brightly lit surroundings. 
 Cloudy – Use this mode when shooting in poorly lit or 
cloudy surroundings. 
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