Vivitar Vivicam 3815 User Manual

  
 
    
V3815 User Manual 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
English
  
 
Rev. 1 - 040701 
   

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NOTICE
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
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Trademark Infor mation

  Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

 Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

  SD
TM, PhotoSuite and PhotoVista are trademarks.

  Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Product Infor mation

 Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes...

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FOR YOUR SAFETY
Warnings

 Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke (or an unusual odor), b\
ecoming unusually hot to be touched,
producing a peculiar noise, or exhibiting any other abnormal conditions. Operating the camera in any of these
circumstances may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera
off, remove the batteries, and disconnect the power source if you are using an AC power adapter. Contact your
dealer or authorized service facility for...

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FOR YOUR SAFETY
Warnings

 Do not attempt to modify this camera. Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause a fire or an electrical
shock. Internal inspection and repairs should only be carried out by an authorized service facility.

 Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle. This may cause a traffic accident.

 Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up,
distort the case and cause a fire. Always use...

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION................................... 7
Overview ........................................................... 7
Package Contents ............................................ 8
Optional Accessories ....................................... 8
COMPONENTS GUIDE ......................... 9
Front View ......................................................... 9
Rear View .......................................................... 10
Multi-Selector Panel...

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TRANSFERRING IMAGES AND VIDEO
CLIPS TO YOUR  COMPUTER........................49
INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE.........................53
INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA.........................54
INSTALLING  ACROBAT READER................55
USING THE USERS MANUAL......................56
LIST OF MENU OPTIONS............................57
Capture Menu...........................................................57
Playback Menu.........................................................63\
V ideo Clip...

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INTRODUCTION
Over view
Your new ViviCam 3815 delivers high quality, 2304 x 1728 resolution images using a 4.0 Megapixel CCD
sensor. Using either the optical viewfinder or the color image LCD monitor, you can compose images and
then examine them in detail. An auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and
determines whether the flash should be used. This feature helps ensure that your images turn out right.
Internal (built-in) memory let you capture and store images...

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Pa ckage  Contents
Carefully unpack your ViviCam 3815 and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is
missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact to your dealer.

  Digital Camera
  Camera Strap
  User’s Manual
  Software CD-ROM
  USB Cable
  2 AA Batteries
  AV  Cable
Optional Accessories

  SD Memory Card
  AC Power Adapter
Note:

 The accessories that come with your ViviCam 3815 may be different from those described in this manual due to
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1. Battery/SD card cover
2. Shutter button
3. Power button
4. Flash
5. Viewfinder window
COMPONENTS GUIDE
Front View
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6. Lens
7. Focus switch
8. Self-timer LED
9. Lens cover