Vivitar Vivicam 3815 User Manual

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Rear view
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1. Strap eyelet
2. Viewfinder
3. LED indicator
4. LCD monitor
5. MODE button
6. MENU button
7. Multi-Selector
8. Tripod socket
9. Port cover
USB/VIDEO Out
DC-IN  
						

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Multi-Selector
1.  Arrow button (Up)
    Thumbnail button
2. Arrow button (Right)
    Display button
3. OK button
Digital zoom button
4. Arrow button (Down)
    Flash button
    Delete button
5. Arrow button (Left)
    Self-timer
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LED Indicators
Indicator Status Description/Activity Sound
LED indicator Solid red The ViviCam 3815 is powering up No
LED indicator Solid green The ViviCam 3815 is powered and ready Yes *(1)
LED indicator Blinking red Camera error Yes *(3)
LED indicator Blinking red Charging the flash No
LED indicator Blinking green Image is being recorded to the memory card No
LED indicator Solid red USB communication/transfer in progress No
LED indicator Solid green The ViviCam 3815 is ready to record images Yes *(1)
(or movies)
Self-timer indicator Blinking red The self-timer function is activated No
---- ---- Error message Yes *(3)
---- ---- Valid button event Yes *(1)
  (1) The ViviCam 3815 sounds one beep.
  (3) The ViviCam 3815 sounds three beeps.  
						

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Scene Modes
Select the scene mode suitable for the occasion or situation.
           Mode                  Description
1.
 [ A ] Auto mode Select this option to leave all the adjustments to
the camera and capture images casually.
2. [ 
 ] Sports mode Select this option to capture fast-moving subjects.
3. [ 
 ] Night Scene modeSelect this option to capture images of people against
dark or night-time background.
4. [ 
 ] Portrait mode Select this option to make people stand out with
the background out-of-focus.
5. [ 
 ] Landscape mode Select this option to capture images of distant
scenery or landscapes.
6. [ 
 ] Back Light mode Select this option to brighten subjects that are
backlit and would come out dark if no flash was used.
7. [ 
 ] Movie mode Select this option to record video (movie) clips.  
						

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LCD Monitor Information
4. Saturation
[ 
 ] High
[ 
 ] Medium
[ 
 ] Low
5. Sharpness
[ 
H ] High
[ 
 ] Medium
[ 
L ] Low 1. Scene mode
[ 
A ] Auto mode
[ 
 ] Sports mode
[ 
 ] Night Scene mode
[ 
 ] Portrait mode
[ 
 ] Landscape mode
[ 
 ] Back Light mode
[ 
 ] Movie mode
2. Image resolution
[ 
 ] 2304X1728
[ 
 ] 1600X1200
[ 
 ]1280X960
[ 
 ] 640X480
3. Image quality
[ 
 ] Fine
[ 
 ] Normal
[ 
 ] Economy6. ISO speed
(no indication for Auto)
           Auto
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ISO
100 ] 100
[ 
ISO
200 ] 200
7. Flash mode
[ 
  ] Fill flash (on)
[ 
 ] Flash off
[ A ] Automatic flash
[ 
A ] Red-eye reduction
8. Color mode
[ 
 ] Full Color
[ 
 ] Black & White
[ 
 ] Sepia
9. [ 
 ] Card indicator
10. Remaining pictures
These indicators are displayed when recording still images:  
						

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These indicators are displayed when recording still images:
11. [  ] Adapter indicator/
           Battery level
[ 
 ] Fully battery level
[ 
 ] Fairly consumed
[ 
 ] Nearly exhausted
[ 
 ] Virtually no battery power
12.  [  
 ]  Self-timer mode
13. [ 
 ]  Macro mode icon14. White balance
(no indication for auto white balance)
Auto
[ 
 ] Daylight
[ 
 ] Cloudy
[ 
 ] Sunset
[ 
 ] Tungsten
[ 
 ] Fluorescent
15. EV compensation  
						

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These indicators are displayed when playing images back:
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1. Reverse key
2. [ 
 ] Card indicator
3. Forward key
4.  [ 
 ] Protect indicator
5. Current image/total number of images
6. [ 
 ] Adapter indicator/
           Battery level
[ 
 ] Fully battery level
[ 
 ] Fairly consumed
[ 
 ] Nearly exhausted
[ 
 ] Virtually no battery power  
						

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These indicators are displayed when recording video clips:
1. Movie mode
2. Recording indicator
3.  Video counter
4. [ 
 ] Card indicator
5. [ 
] Adapter indicator/
Battery level
[ 
 ] Fully battery level
[ 
 ] Fairly consumed
[ 
 ] Nearly exhausted
[ 
 ] Virtually no battery power
6.  [ 
 ] Macro mode icon  
						

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These indicators are displayed when playing video clips back:
00:00
1. Recorded time
2. [ 
 ] Card indicator
3. [ 
 ] Adapter indicator/
           Battery level
[ 
 ] Fully battery level
[ 
 ] Fairly consumed
[ 
 ] Nearly exhausted
[ 
 ] Virtually no battery power  
						

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PREPARING YOUR VIVICAM 3815
Installing the Batteries (Optional Accessor y)
You can use 2 AA size batteries (either Alkaline or Ni-MH) to power your camera.
Battery power is convenient for capturing images or recording video clips.
1. Make sure your ViviCam 3815 is off.
2. Slide the battery/SD card cover in the direction of the arrow.
3. Insert the batteries noting the correct polarity marks (+ or -).
4. Close the battery/SD card cover land slide into locked position.
Note:

 Never use manganese batteries.

 Never use different types of batteries (together) or mix old and new batteries.

 Avoid using the batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures may shorten the battery life and
reduce the camera performance.

Low temperature will influence Alkaline battery performance, Ni-MH rechargeable battery is recommended.

 If you won’t be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent the
leakage or corrosion.

 New batteries or batteries that have not been used for an extended period of time (batteries that pass the
expiry date are exceptions) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize their
performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least
one complete cycle before use.