Vivitar Vivicam 3815 User Manual

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Self-Timer
By using the [] self-timer you can get into the scene when capturing group shots. You can capture images
with the self-timer in any scene mode (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Back Light).
Self-timer duration can be set to 10 seconds or 5 seconds. Self-timer mode appears cyclically as
[10 s]
[5 s][Display Off]. After the self-timer is set, the shutter automatically releases after 10 seconds or 5
seconds. The self-timer lamp starts blinking relatively slow for the first 7 seconds or the first 2 seconds and then
blinking rapidly for the last 3 seconds.
1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.
2. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera.
3. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery.
(Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Back Light).
4. Compose your image.
5. Press the [ 
 ] self-timer button.

  The count down is displayed on the LCD monitor.
6. Press the shutter button.

To cancel the self-timer, press the  button to disrupt the sequence.
Note:

  In Capture mode, press the  button to set self-timer ON.

  After each self-timed image is captured, the self-timer is turned OFF.  
						

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Macro-Focus Mode
Use [  ] Macro-Focus mode to capture close-ups of subjects such as flowers or insects. The effective macro is
between 2 and 4 feet.
1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 3815.
2. Slide the focus switch located on the front side of the camera to
the [ 
 ] position.

  LCD monitor will display [ ] as Macro-Focus mode.
3. Compose your image.
4. Press the shutter button.

  To disable macro photography, slide the focus switch back to
the [ 
 ] Normal-Focus mode.
Note:

When shooting a close-up in the [  ] Macro-Focus mode, use the image LCD monitor to compose your image,
avoiding the off-center parallax phenomenon.

In [  ] Macro-Focus mode, EV compensation, Scene mode and ISO speed cannot be set.

In [  ] Macro-Focus mode, Flash mode is automatically set to [   ] Flash off.

After a macro shot is taken DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the  [  ] Normal-Focus position.  
						

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Setting the Image Resolution and Quality
Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for
your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on an SD memory card.
As you get to know the ViviCam 3815, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an
appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images.
Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but produce large files sizes.
Therefore, fewer images will take up more memory space.
High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail.
Lower resolution/quality images take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via
e-mail, in a report, or on a web page.
To change image resolution or quality settings perform the steps below:
1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam
3815.
2. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Image
size or Image quality by using the 
 /  button.
3. Set Image size or Image quality by pressing the 
 /  button in the
main menu or press the 
 button to enter the sub-menu, then press the
 button to confirm the setting.
4. To exit the Capture menu, press the MENU button again.  
						

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Number of Recordable Images
The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the internal memory or the
SD memory card at the ViviCam 3815’s image quality and size settings. The number of recordable images may
vary depending on the recorded subject and the capacity of the memory card, or if there are files other than
images, or when the recording is made while switching the picture quality/resolution.
8:1
12:1
16:1
8:1
12:1
16:1
8:1
12:1
16:1
8:1
12:1
16:1
ResolutionQualityCompressionRatio16MB
(approx.)
Internal
Memory8MB SD
Memory
Card16MB SD
Memory
Card32MB SD
Memory
Card64MB SD
Memory
Card128MB SD
Memory
Card
2304 x 1728
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
640 x 480
256MB SD
Memory
Card
9
14
19
20
30
41
32
48
60
113
181
2269
14
19
20
30
41
32
48
60
113
181
226 4
6
8
9
13
18
12
21
27
51
82
10320
31
41
43
63
86
67
101
126
236
379
47342
63
84
88
129
176
137
206
258
484
775
96885
128
170
178
261
356
278
417
522
978
1566
1957169
256
339
335
520
710
554
832
1040
1950
3121
3901
*
The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting con ditions
and settings.  
						

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SHOOTING-MODES
A utomatic Mode
Using  [ A ] Automatic the majority of the settings are adjusted by the camera. Simply point at your subject and
then shoot.
1. Open the lens cover and press the  POWER button to turn on your camera.
2. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select  Scene by
using the 
 /  button.
3. To select [ Auto] mode, the setting can be set by pressing the 
 /  button
in the main menu or press the 
 button to enter the sub-menu, then
press the 
 button again to confirm the setting.
4. To exit the Capture menu, press the MENU button again.

   LCD monitor will display [ A ] as Auto mode icon.
Note:

 The camera is shipped from the factory in [  A ] Auto mode.

 The scene setting will  not be retained  when the camera is tu rned o ff.

For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose  Setup in the Capture menu.  
						

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Sports Mode
For dynamic action choose the [  ] Sports mode. This feature allows you to capture moving subjects continuously.
(16 images can be captured continuously in a burst over an interval of 1.6 sec. to 2 sec.).
1. Open the lens cover and press the  POWER button to turn on your camera.
2. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select  Scene by
using the 
 /  button.
3. To select [ 
  ] Sports mode, the setting can be set by pressing the  / 
button in the main menu or press the   button to enter the sub-menu,
then press the 
 button again to confirm the setting.
4. To exit the Capture menu, press the MENU button again.

   LCD monitor will display [  ] as Sports mode icon.
Note:

   The scene setting will  not be retained  when the camera is tu rned o ff.

   In  [  ]  Sports mode, ISO speed cannot be set.

  In  [  ]  Sports mode, Flash mode is automatically set to OFF.

   For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose  Setup in the Capture menu.  
						

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Night Scene Mode
Capturing your subjects by using [  ] Night Scene mode helps to provide a natural balance between the main
subject and the background. The people in an evening sky or night scene are illuminated with the flash while the
background is captured at a slow shutter speed providing proper exposure for both.
1. Open the lens cover and press the  POWER button to turn on your camera.
2. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select  Scene by
using the 
 /  button.
3. To select [
  ] Night Scene mode the setting can be set by pressing the
 /   button in the main menu or press the   button to enter the
sub-menu, then press the 
 button again to confirm the setting.
4. To exit the Capture menu, press the MENU button again.

   LCD monitor will display [ ] as Night Scene mode icon.
Note:

  The night scene setting will  not be retained  when the ViviCam 3815 is tu rned o ff.

In [ ] Night Scene mode, Flash mode will automatically detect the ambient lig\
hting. If the surrounding
brightness is low, the flash will fire to [ A  ]  Red-eye reduction.

In [ ] Night Scene mode, ISO speed cannot be set.

For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose  Setup in the Capture menu.  
						

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Portra it Mode
Capturing images by selecting [  ] Portrait mode helps you to compose portraits in which the main subject
stands out against backg round details.
1. Open the lens cover and press the  POWER button to turn on your camera.
2. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select  Scene by
using the 
 /  button.
3. Select [ 
  ] Portrait mode by pressing the  /  button in the main menu
or press the 
  button to enter the sub-menu, then press the  button to
confirm the setting.
4. To exit the Capture menu, press the MENU button again.

   LCD monitor will display [  ] as Portrait mode icon.
Note:

   The po rtrait-mode setting will  not be retained  when the ViviCam 3815 is tu rned o ff.

   In [  ] Portrait mode, ISO speed cannot be set.

   In [  ] Portrait mode, in a dark or night-time background, Flash mode defaults to [A] Red-eye reduction.

  For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose  Setup in the Capture menu.  
						

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Landscape Mode
Capturing images by choosing [   ] Landscape mode helps you to capture vivid and expansive landscape
images by enhancing the image’s color and saturation. [ 
 ] Landscape mode is used when the distance to the
subject is greater than 6 feet.
1. Open the lens cover and press the  POWER button to turn on your camera.
2. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select  Scene by
using the 
 /  button.
3. Select [ 
 ] Landscape mode by pressing the  /  button in the main
menu or press the 
   button to enter the sub-menu, then press the  
button again to confirm the setting.
4. To exit the Capture menu, press the MENU button again.

   LCD monitor will display [  ] as Landscape mode icon.
Note:

   Landscape-mode will  not be retained  when the ViviCam 3815 is tu rned o ff.

   In [  ] Landscape mode, ISO speed cannot be set.

  In [  ] Landscape mode, Flash mode is automatically set to [   ]  Flash off.

   For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose  Setup in the Capture menu.  
						

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Back Light Mode
Use [  ] Back Light mode is useful when there is light behind your subject, throwing desired features into
shadow, or when your subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit.
1. Open the lens cover and press the  POWER button to turn on your camera.
2. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select  Scene by
using the 
 /   button.
3. Select [ 
  ] Back Light mode by pressing the   /  button in the main
menu or press the 
   button to enter the sub-menu, then press the 
button again to confirm the setting.
4. To exit the Capture menu, press the MENU button again.

   LCD monitor will display [  ] as Back Light mode icon.
Note:

   The scene setting will  not be retained  when the camera is tu rned o ff.

   In  [  ] Back Light mode, Flash mode defaults to [  ] Fill flash (on).

  In  [  ] Back Light mode, ISO speed cannot be set.

  For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose  Setup in the Capture menu.