Vivitar Vivicam 3815 User Manual

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Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessor y)
There’s another way to power your ViviCam 3815–using an AC power adapter. AC power adapter is
recommended for long periods of continuous use or for transferring images to your computer.
1. Make sure your ViviCam 3815 is off.
2. Open the port cover and connect one end of the AC power adapter
to the jack labeled “DC IN”.
3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet.
Note:

 Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the ViviCam...

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Loading an SD Memor y Card (Optional Accessor y)
Your camera comes with internal memory, allowing you to store
images and video clips in the ViviCam 3815. However, you can expand the
memory capacity by using an SD memory card. Optional SD memory cards
provide removable, reusable storage for images and video clips.
1. Make sure your ViviCam 3815 is off.
2. Open the SD card/battery cover.
3. Insert the SD memory card.

 If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation.
4. Close the SD card/battery...

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Setting the Date and Time
The Date/Time screen will be presented if/when:

 The ViviCam 3815 is turned on for the first time.

 The ViviCam 3815 is turned on after removing the batteries/AC power
adapter for a long period of time.
When the date and time setting screen appears, follow these steps to set
the correct date and time. You may skip this procedure by pressing EXIT.
1. Enter the values of the year, month, day and the time by using
the 
 /  /  /  buttons.

 To increase the value, press...

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Attaching the Camera Strap
To prevent accidentally dropping your camera, always use the camera strap.
Attach the camera strap as follows:
1. Thread the small loop of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera.
2. Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured.  

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B ASIC FUNCTIONS
Tu rning the Power On
1. Press and hold the  POWER button for two seconds to turn on the camera.

 The LED indicator lights red while the camera is initialized.

 Open the lens cover
Note:

 If lens cover is not opened while turning on the camera, a prompt will appear on the LCD monitor.
Tu rning the Power Off
Press the  POWER button again to turn off the camera.  

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Using the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor can help you to compose an image while capturing images, replay recorded images/video
clips, and adjust camera settings.
The mode icons, text and numbers that are displayed on the LCD monitor may vary according to the current
settings.
1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 3815.
2. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery.
(Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Back Light).
3. Compose your image...

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Your camera is also equipped with an optical viewfinder to compose images.
Capturing images by using the optical viewfinder will conserve battery power.
The LCD monitor can help you accurately compose the pictures and examine
all the details, but using it may also consume more battery power.
1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 3815.
2. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery.
    (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Back...

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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. The digital zoom function is only available
when you set the LCD monitor and the digital zoom to ON by pressing the 
 button.
1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on
your ViviCam 3815.
2. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery.
(Auto/Sports/Night...

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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. If you change the flash mode, the ViviCam 3815 will
retain that setting even if the camera is turned off.
1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 3815.
2. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery.
(Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Back...

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Flash Mode Description
[ 
 ]     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.
[ 
 ]     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.(Typically 12 feet)
[ 
A ]     Automatic flash The flash fires automatically according...