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
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If
such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.  
						

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READ THIS FIRST
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 primary product
specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User’s Manual is a general reference guide
for the product.

 The product and accessories that come with your ViviCam 3815 may be different from those described in this
manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and
accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences.
Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters,
memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a
unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product
definition and
     included accessories.

 The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user’s manual.

 For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer.  
						

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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 repairs. Never attempt to repair this camera by yourself, as this may be
dangerous.

 Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure no water gets into the camera. Take particular care when
using the camera under extreme weather conditions, such as rain or snow, or when operating the camera at
the beach on near water. Avoid using this camera in places subject to extreme moisture. Do not use the
camera if water has entered the camera. Turn the camera off, remove the batteries, and disconnect the power
source if you are using an AC power adapter.  Unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have
disconnected the camera. Contact your dealer or authorized service facil\
ity. Do not continue to use the
     camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

 Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter. This may cause an
electrical shock.

 Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the camera off, remove the
batteries, and disconnect the power source if you are using an AC power adapter.  Unplug the adapter from
the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera. Contact your\
 dealer or authorized service facility.
Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

 Do not place the camera in an unstable location such as on a wobbly tabl\
e or sloping surface where the
camera may fall or tip over and cause injury. If the camera has been dropped or damaged, turn the camera off
and remove the batteries or AC power adapter. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not
continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

WARNING : Handling the USB and AV cables on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to
the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.  W ash hands after handling.  
						

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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 the camera and its accessories in well-ventilated locations.

 Do not move the camera while it is switched on. (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter
from the AC power outlet after you have switched off the camera.) Ensure that any connector cords or cables
to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or
cables and cause a fire or an electrical shock.  
						

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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 ......................................... 11
LED Indicators .................................................. 12
Scene Modes ................................................... 13
LCD Monitor Information .................................. 14
PREPARING YOUR VIVICAM 3815 ...... 19
Installing the Batteries (Optional Accessory) .. 19
Using an AC Power Adapter
 (Optional Accessory) ...................................... 20
Loading an SD Memory Card
(Optional Accessory) ....................................... 21
Setting the Date and Time ............................... 22
Choosing the Language .................................. 22
Attaching the Camera Strap ............................ 23
BASIC FUNCTIONS ............................. 24
Tu rning the Power On ....................................... 24
Using the LCD Monitor ..................................... 25
Using the Optical Viewfinder to Shoot ............. 26
Normal-Focus Mode ......................................... 26
Digital Zoom ..................................................... 27 Using the Flash
................................................ 28
Self-Timer ......................................................... 30
Macro-Focus Mode .......................................... 31
Setting Image Resolution and Quality ............. 32
SHOOTING MODES ..............................  34
Automatic Mode ............................................... 34
Sports Mode ..................................................... 35
Night Scene Mode .......................................... 36
Portrait Mode ................................................... 37
Landscape Mode ............................................. 38
Back Light Mode ............................................. 39
Movie Mode ...................................................... 40
IMAGE PLAYBACK ............................... 41
Single Image Replay ........................................ 41
Playback Zoom ................................................ 42
V iewing Nine Images at a Time ....................... 43
V iewing Video Clips ......................................... 44
Slide Show ........................................................ 44
Protecting Images ............................................ 45
ERASING .............................................. 46
Deleting Images and Video Clips .................... 46
Deleting All Images and Video Clips ............... 47
Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal
Memory ............................................................. 48  
						

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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 Menu.......................................................64
Setup Menu..............................................................\
65
CONNECTING YOUR VIVICAM 3815
TO OTHER DEVICES....................................67
VIVICAM 3815 SPECIFICATIONS................68  
						

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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 without the need for an additional memory card.
However, you may wish to expand the memory capacity by using an external memory card.
In addition to still images, you can record short videos by using the movie function.
Images you have taken can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable (A USB driver is required for
Win 98 and Mac OS 8.6.) Y ou can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided
editing software, or image editing software you may already own. You may share your images with your friends via
e-mail, in a report, or on a website.  
						

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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
the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their
market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Pr oducts very often vary between
retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying
cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a r etailer will specify a unique product color, appearance,
and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for pr ecise product definition and included accessories.  
						

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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