Vivitar Vivicam 3915 Users Manual

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Loading an SD Memor y Card (Optional Accessor y)
Your camera comes with internal memory, allowing you to store
images and video clips in the ViviCam 3915. However, you can expand the
memory capacity by using an SD memory card. Optional SD memory cards
provide removable, reusable storage for images and video clips.
1. Make sure your ViviCam 3915 is off.
2. Open the SD card/battery cover.
3. Insert the SD memory card.

 If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation.
4. Close the SD card/battery cover.
Note:

 To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from  an SD memory
card you can slide the write protect 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.

If a memory card is present in the camera; the camera will automatically
use the card in preference to internal memory.

Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial usage.
To remove an SD memory card
1. Make sure your ViviCam 3915 is off.
2. Open the SD card/battery cover.
3. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject.
Note:

Memory cards may become warm during use; observe caution when removing memory cards.

When a memory card is removed from the camera; the camera will automatically revert to using internal memory.  
						

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Setting the Date and Time
The Date/Time screen will be presented if/when:

 The ViviCam 3915 is turned on for the first time.

 The ViviCam 3915 is turned on after removing the batteries/AC power
adapter for a long period of time.
When the date and time setting screen appears, follow these steps to set
the correct date and time. You may skip this procedure by pressing Exit.
1. Enter the values of the year, month, day and the time by using
the 
 /  /  /  buttons.

 To increase the value, press the 
 button.

 To decrease the value, press the  button.
2. Press the 
 button after all fields are set.
Choosing the Language
When you turn on the ViviCam 3915 for the first time, the language setting
screen appears, prompting you to choose a language for displayed infor-
mation 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 
 /  buttons.
2. Press the 
 button to confirm.
Note:

 The language setting will be retained even if the ViviCam 3915 is turned off.  
						

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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.  
						

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BASIC FUNCTIONS
Turning the Power On
1. Press and hold the POWER button for two seconds to turn on the camera.

The LED indicator lights red while the camera is initialized.

Open the lens cover
Note:

If lens cover is not opened while turning on the camera, a prompt will appear on the LCD monitor.
Turning the Power Off
Press the POWER button again to turn off the camera.  
						

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Using the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor can help you to compose an image while capturing images, replay recorded images/video
clips, and adjust camera settings.
The mode icons, text and numbers that are displayed on the LCD monitor may vary according to the current
settings.
1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 3915.
2. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery.
(Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Back Light).
3. Compose your image on the LCD monitor.
4. Press the shutter button.
Note:

In the Capture mode, pressing the [
 ]display button will select OSD Off/LCD Off/LCD On.

The LCD monitor is difficult to see in strong sunlight. 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 images you can capture, we recommend you to turn
the LCD monitor off and use the viewfinder instead.

Always use the LCD monitor for Portrait shots to avoid parallax effects.

In [ 
 ] Movie mode the LCD monitor cannot be turned off.

The LCD monitor must be on to use Digital Zoom.  
						

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Your camera is also equipped with an optical viewfinder to compose images.
Capturing images by using the optical viewfinder will conserve battery power.
The LCD monitor can help you accurately compose the pictures and examine
all the details, but using it may also consume more battery power.
1.Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam
3915.
2. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery.
(Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Back Light).
3. Compose your image in the viewfinder.
4. Press the shutter button.
Landscape-Focus Mode
Landscape-focus mode is used to capture images where the distance to the subject is 5 feet or greater. Select
this mode for general shooting.
1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your
ViviCam 3915.
2.Slide the focus switch located on the front side of the camera to the [ 
]
position.
3. Compose your image.
4. Press the shutter button.
Using the Optical Viewfinder to Shoot  
						

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Digital Zoom
Using digital zoom, images appear closer. Whereas digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is
enlarged (zoomed), the more pixilated (grainier) the image will appear. The digital zoom function is only available
when you set the LCD monitor ON.
1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on
your ViviCam 3915.
2. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery.
(Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Back Light).
3. Press the 
 button to activate the zoom function. The surrounding field
will appear darker.

 You may zoom digitally to 2X.

 To exit digital zoom, press the 
 button again.
4. Press the shutter button to capture a “zoomed” image.
Note:

 You can only use digital zoom at a resolution of 2560 x 1920 ; digital zoom is not available at the
resolutions of 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, or 640 x 480 pixels.

You may playback an image of any size and zoom in upon it.

 Digital zoom cannot be used in [ 
 ] Movie mode.  
						

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Using the Flash
The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can capture
an image using a flash mode suitable to your circumstances. If you change the flash mode, the ViviCam 3915 will
retain that setting even if the camera is turned off.
1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 3915.
2. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery.
(Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Back Light).
3. Press the [
 ] button located on the rear side of the camera repeatedly
until the desired flash mode icon appears on the LCD monitor.
4. Compose your image and press the shutter button.
The ViviCam 3915 has four flash modes: Automatic, On (Fill flash), Off,
automatic with Red-eye reduction.  
						

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Flash Mode Description
[ 
 ]     Fill flash (on) The flash will always fire regardless of the lighting conditions.
Select this mode for capturing images with
high contrast (backlighting ) and deep shadows.
[ 
 ]     Flash off The flash will not fire.
Select this mode when capturing images in a
place where flash photography is prohibited,
or when the distance to the subject is beyond the
effective range of the flash.(Typically 12 feet)
[ 
A ]     Automatic flash The flash fires automatically according to the ambient
lighting conditions.
Select this mode for general photography.
[ 
A ]     Red-eye reduction The flash emits a precursor-flash before the main
flash fires. This causes the pupil in the human eye to
constrict, reducing the red-eye phenomenon.
Select this mode when capturing images of people and
animals in low-light conditions.
Note:

  When selecting the [  ] / [  ] as the Scene mode, flash photography is not possible.

  When selecting the  [ 
 ] / [  ] as the Scene mode, flash mode defaults to [ A ].

Flash mode is automatically set to [ 
  ] while the focus mode is switched to [  ].
The table below will help to select the appropriate flash mode:  
						

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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
blinks 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.
6. Press the shutter button.

  The count down is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  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.