Vivitar Vivicam 3915 Users Manual

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Multi-Selector Panel
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 3915 is powering up No
LED indicator Solid green The ViviCam 3915 is powered and ready Yes *(1)
LED indicator Blinking red Camera error Yes *(3)
LED indicator Blinking red Charging the flash No
LED indicator Solid 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 3915 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 3915 sounds one beep.
  (3) The ViviCam 3915 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.  
						

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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
2. Image resolution
[ 
 ] 2560X1920
[ 
 ] 2048X1536
[ 
 ] 1600X1200
[ 
 ]1280X960
[ 
 ] 640X480
3. Image quality
[ 
 ] Fine
[ 
 ] Normal
[ 
 ] Economy6. ISO speed
(no indication for Auto)
           Auto
[ 
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. [ 
 ]  Portrait 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. [  ] Card indicator
2.  [ 
 ] Protect indicator
3. Current image/total number of images
4. [ 
 ] 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.  [  
  ] Portrait 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 3915
Installing the Batteries
You can use 2 AA size batteries (either Ni-MH or Alkaline) to power you\
r camera.
NiMH rechargeable batteries offer improved performance and economy.
Battery power is convenient for capturing images or recording video clips.
1. Make sure your ViviCam 3915 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 and slide into locked position.
Notes on Battery Usage
When you use AA batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described\
 below:

 Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance.

 Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and
r educe camera performance. This low temperature will also influence Alkaline battery performance, therefore
Ni-MH rechargeable battery is highly recommended.

 If you are using the new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable 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.

 The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or using the flas\
h continuously.
This is normal and not a malfunction.

  The camera may feel 
warm when being used continuously or for an extended period of time. This is \
normal and
not a malfunction.

 If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, r\
emove them from the camera to prevent
leakage or corrosion.

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

 Always keep the terminals in a clean state.

 Never use manganese batteries.  
						

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Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessor y available from Vivitar
Corporation)
There’s another way to power your ViviCam 3915–using an AC power adapter. AC power is recommended for long
periods of continuous use or for transferring images to your computer if not using freshly charged Ni-MH batteries.
1. Make sure your ViviCam 3915 is off.
2. Open the port 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.
Note:

 Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the ViviCam 3915. 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.

 Batteries are not charged while the AC power adapter is being used to run the ViviCam 3915.