Vivitar Vivicam 3826 User Manual

							 E
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 arrow
5.Current image number/total number of image
6.Movie mode
7.Recorded time
1
24
5
76
3  
						

							 E
21
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 firmly.
If you wont be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent the
leakage or corrosion.
Never use manganese batteries.Avoid using the batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures may shorten the battery life and reduce
the camera performance.  
						

							 E
22
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
images to the computer, use the AC power adapter as a power supply.  
						

							 E
23
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 memory card, make sure the camera
is off. Open the battery/SD card cover. Press lightly on
the edge of the memory card and it will eject.
To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD memory card
you can slide the write-protected tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to LOCK.
To save, edit or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card.  
						

							 E
24
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 end through the lens strap and pull.
* Attach the end on the other side of the lens strap to the
strap eyelet on the camera in the same way.
To prevent the scratch and avoid dust or stains on the lens, be sure to put on the lens cap when the camera is not in
use.  
						

							 E
25
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 presented if/when:
The camera is turned on for the first time.
The camera is turned on after removing the batteries/AC
power adapter or replacing the batteries.
When the date and time setting screen appears, follow the
steps to set the correct date and time. You may skip this
procedure by pressing EXIT.
1. Enter the values of date and time by using 
 /  button.
 To  increase a value, press the  button.
 To decrease a value, press the  button.
2. Press OK after all fields are set.  
						

							 E
26
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. 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 the image resolution or image quality, perform the steps below:
1. Slide the POWER switch and power on the camera.
2. Set the mode dial base on the desired scenery (Manual,
Automatic, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or
Sports).
3. Press the 
 button on the rear side of the camera.
4. Select Image size or Image quality by using the 
 / button.
5. Press 
 /  to set the image size or image quality you
prefer.
6. Press OK button to confirm.  
						

							 E
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.
         
 
   
						

							 E
28
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 to avoid parallax effects.
Viewfinder
Using the viewfinder helps you to compose images and frame the subject.
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 image in the viewfinder.
4. Press the shutter button.
 
The LED indicator blinks green while the camera is
processing a captured image.  
						

							 E
29
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 button.
The LED indicator blinks green while the camera is
processing a captured image.
In Capture mode, pressing OK button will set the LCD ON/OFF.The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction.Using the LCD monitor for an extended period of time will decrease the number of images you can capture. To
conserve battery power and increase the number of shots you can capture, it is recommended to turn the LCD monitor
off and use the viewfinder instead.
Always use the LCD monitor for MACRO shots.
In [  ] Movie mode,the LCD monitor cannot be turned off.