Vivitar Vivicam 3826 User Manual

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20These indicators are displayed when recording video clips:
1. Movie mode
2. Recording indicator
3. Video counter
4. Battery level/ Adapter
5. Card indicator.
These indicators are displayed when playing images back:
1. Reverse arrow
2. Card indicator
3. Forward arrow
4.Date (year.month.day)
5. Current image/total number of images
6.Image size
7.Battery level/ Adapter
These indicators are displayed when playing video clips back:
1. Reverse arrow
2.Battery level/ Adapter
3.Card indicator
4.Forward...

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GETTING STARTED
You can use 2 AA size batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH), one CR-V3, or an AC power adapter (3.0V/
2.5A) to power the ViviCam 3826. Battery power is convenient for capturing images or recording
video clips while an AC power adapter is useful when transferring images to your computer.
Installing the Batteries
1. Make sure the camera is off.
2. Slide the battery/SD memory card cover.
3. Insert the batteries, noting correct polarity (+ and -).
4. Close the battery/SD memory card cover...

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Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Open the ports 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.
Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect
adapter is not covered under the warranty.
To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your...

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Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)
The ViviCam 3826 comes with internal memory, allowing you to store images and video clips
in the camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an SD memory card so
that you can store additional images and video clips.
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Slide the battery/SD memory card cover.
3. Insert  an SD memory card.
If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation.
4. Close the battery/SD card cover.
To remove the SD...

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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.
Attaching the Lens Strap
To prevent losing your lens cap, always use the lens strap.
Attach the lens strap as follows:
1. Pass the end of the lens strap through the strap eyelet on
the lens cap.
2. Pass the...

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Choosing the OSD Language
When you turn on the ViviCam 3826 for the first time, the
language setting screen appears, prompting you to choose a
language for displayed information and the LCD monitor.
Follow the steps below to set the OSD (On-Screen Display)
language.
1. Select a language that you prefer by using the 
 /  button.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
The language setting will be retained even if the camera is turned off.
Setting the Date and the Time
The Date/Time screen will be...

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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 image. These settings affect the number of images that can be
stored in the internal memory, or on an SD memory card.
Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but take up
more memory space. High resolution/quality settings are recommended for printed output
and situations requiring the finest detail....

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27 The table below shows the approximate number of shots that you can capture at each setting
based on internal memory or an 8MB/16MB/32MB/128MB/256MB SD memory card.
The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions
and settings.
         
 
   

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CAPTURING IMAGES
Basic Settings
Your ViviCam 3826 is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a full color TFT LCD display
to compose images. Capturing images using the optical viewfinder will conserve battery
power. If your batteries are low, it is recommended to compose images using the optical
viewfinder. The LCD monitor can help you accurately compose pictures and examine all the
details, but using it will also consume more battery power.  However, always use the LCD
monitor for MACRO shots...

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LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor can help you to compose an image while capturing images, to replay
recorded images/video clips, or to adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers
that are displayed on the LCD monitor vary according to the current settings.
1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch.
2. Set the mode dial base on the desired scenery (Manual,
Automatic, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or
Sports).
3. Compose your shot in the LCD monitor.
4. Press the shutter...