Vivitar Vivicam 3930 Users Manual

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Inserting an SD Memory Card
All images and video clips taken by the camera are stored on an SD (Secure Digital)
Memory Card. If the camera’s power is turned OFF, your images saved on the SD
Memory Card will not be lost. An SD Memory Card can be used repeatedly.
You may use an SD card up to 512MB so that you can store additional images and
video clips.
1. Make sure the camera is off.
2. Slide the battery/SD Memory Card cover in the direction of the [OPEN] arrow.
3. Insert an SD Memory Card :
The front side of the memory card (printed
arrow) should face towards the front side
of the camera.
If the card cannot be inserted, check the
orientation.
4. Close the battery/SD Memory Card cover.
To remove the SD Memory Card, make sure
the camera is off. Open the battery/SD Memory Card card cover.
Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject.
Note:
If the camera is powered-on without a card, the “NO  CARD” message appears on
the LCD monitor.
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.
MMC type memory cards cannot be used.It is suggested that you format an SD Memory Card in the camera before use.  
						

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Attaching the Strap
To prevent accidental dropping of your camera, always use the hand strap.
Attach the hand strap as follows:
1. Thread the small loop of the hand 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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 CAPTURING IMAGES
Photography in the Auto Capture Mode [  ]
Your camera provides for single-image capture, continuous image capture, and
automatic exposure bracketing. It is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a
1.5” full color TFT LCD monitor to compose images. Capturing images using the
optical viewfinder without the image LCD will conserve battery power. If your
battery is low, it is recommended to compose images by using the optical viewfinder.
The LCD monitor can help you accurately compose the pictures and examine all
details. However, this will consume more battery power. Always use the LCD
display for macro shots.
Using the Viewfinder
1. Turn the camera on by pressing the POWER
button.
2. Set the mode dial to [ 
 ].
3. Compose your shot in the viewfinder.
Turn the “diopter adjustment dial” until the
image appears clearly within the viewfinder.
4. Press the shutter button down halfway to set
exposure and focus, then press down fully to
capture the image.
The viewfinder LED indicator lights red
while the camera is processing and saving
an image.
Note:
You may record a voice memo just after still-
image capture. You may record up to 10 seconds.
To terminate recording, press the shutter button
down fully.  
						

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LCD Monitor
1. Turn the camera on by pressing the POWER
button.
2. Set the mode dial to [ 
 ].By default, the LCD monitor setting is ON.
3. Compose the picture in the LCD monitor.
4. Press the shutter button down halfway to set
exposure and focus, then press down fully to
capture the image.
The viewfinder LED indicator lights red while the camera is processing a
captured image.
Note:
In still image capture mode, the Auto Focus LED is activated in Auto and
Macro modes when the LV (lighting value) value is less than 6.
LCD Monitor Display (Capture Mode)
The [  ] Display button turns the display and display icons on or off. Whether in
“Still Image” or “Movie”mode, preview image with full OSD is displayed.
OSD (on-screen-display) with full iconic display 
 Icons OFF  LCD monitor OFF
Note:
The image in 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 take. To increase the shots and conserve battery power,
it is recommended to turn the LCD monitor off and use the viewfinder instead.  
						

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Optical Zoom
When using optical zoom the lens physically moves (zooms). Zoom photography
allows you to take telephoto and wide-angle shots. The subject appears closer by
pressing the [ 
 ] button and appears farther away by pressing the [  ] button.
1. Set the mode dial to one of [ 
 ], [ P], [ Tv ],
[ 
Av ], [ M ], [  ], [  ], [  ] , [  ] and power
on the camera.
2. If required,turn on the LCD monitor by pressing
the [ 
 ] button.
3. Compose the picture by using the [  ] / [  ]
button.
Pressing the [  ] button zooms in on the subject, and enlarges the subject
on the LCD monitor.
Pressing the [  ] button provides a wider angle view. The lens position
moves according to the zoom button setting.
4. Press the shutter button down halfway to set exposure and focus, then press
down fully to capture the image.  
						

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Digital Zoom
Using digital zoom, images can be enlarged even beyond the extent of the optical
zoom so that the subject appears even closer. However, the more the image is
enlarged, the grainer the image will become. The digital zoom function is only
available when the LCD monitor is ON and digital zoom is enabled in the setup
process.
To capture a digitally zoomed image, perform the following steps:
1. Set the mode dial to one of [
  ], [ P ], [ Tv ],
[
 Av ], [ M ], [  ], [  ] , [  ] and power on
the camera.
2. If required, turn on the LCD monitor by pressing the
[ 
 ] button.
3. To enable the digital zoom is as follows:
a. Press the MENU button.
b. Press the e or fbuttons to select Function page.
c . Press the c or dbuttons to select Digital Zoom, and press the SET button.
d. Press the c or d buttons again to select ON, and press the SET button.
e. Press the MENU button.
f . To activate the digital zoom, press the [ 
 ] button completely until the lens
reaches the limit of its travel and continue to press until the image on the LCD
monitor begins to enlarge (zoom.)
4. Press the shutter button to capture a “zoomed” image.
Note:
The camera has 3X optical zoom and 4X digital zoom.The digital zoom function is terminated when the LCD is turned off.
Optical ZoomDigital Zoom  
						

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Self-timer
Using the [  ] self-timer you can select the self-timer delay. You may also use
the self-timer for interval shooting.
Self-timer settings:
[2 sec.] The camera automatically takes an image after two seconds.
[10 sec.] The camera automatically takes an image after ten seconds.
[10+2 sec.]The camera automatically takes one image after ten seconds, and
then another again after two more seconds
Note:
If the flash capacitor must be charged up, the second shot may be delayed beyond two
seconds.
Interval settings:
 [Interval] The camera automatically takes an image at preset time interval
until memory is full or the battery is depleted.
Activate the self-timer by pressing the shutter button. After selecting this mode, the
self-timer icon displays on LCD monitor and then LED on the front panel blinks
rapidly for the final three seconds. Using the self-timer allows you to get into the
scene when taking group images.
1. Secure the camera on a tripod or place it on a
stable surface.
2. Set the mode dial to one of [ 
 ], [ P ], [ Tv ], [ Av ],
[
 M ], [  ], [  ], [  ], [  ] and power on the
camera .
3. Press the [ 
 ] button.
Toggle the self-timer button in the following order:
4. Compose your image.
5. Press the shutter button down halfway to set exposure and focus, then press
down fully to capture the image.
The self-timer function is activated. The image is taken after the preset time.
Off   10 sec   2sec  10+2sec  Interval  
						

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When the images are taken using the LCD monitor, the count down is
displayed.
In interval mode, the camera will appear to turn itself off between shots.  The
camera is actually in a power-saving sleep mode between shots.
Note:
After an image is taken using self-timer, the self-timer mode is turned off.
The self-timer is not available in the continuous capture mode.
The self-timer is only available for 2 or 10 seconds delay in the movie [  ] mode. The
camera automatically starts recording after 2 or 10 seconds.
Flash
The four-mode flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions
warrant the use of flash. You can take an image using a flash mode to suitable
your circumstances. If you change the flash mode, the camera will retain that setting
when the camera is turned off.
1. Set the mode dial to one of [ 
 ], [P], [Tv], [Av], [M]
and power on the camera.
2. Press the [ 
 ] button repeatedly until the desired
flash mode appears.
When you toggle the flash button in auto [  ]
mode, the available flash modes are displayed in
the following order.
3. Compose your image and press the shutter button down halfway to set exposure
and focus, then press down fully to capture the image.
Note:
After the flash fires, it takes approximately five to ten seconds to recharge the flash
capacitor in preparation for the next shot, as indicated by the orange LED.
[ No display ] Automatic  [  ] Red-Eye Fill Flash
 [ 
 ] Flash OFF  [   ] Fill Flash  
						

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The camera has FOUR flash modes: Automatic, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced (fill)
Flash, and Off.
The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode:
      IconFlash  Mode                        Description
[
 ] Automatic The flash fires automatically according to
the ambient lighting conditions.
Select this mode for general photography.
[ 
  ] Red-Eye ReductionSelect this mode for general photograph
(With auto-flash The flash emits a precursor-flash before
except to [Tv] the main flash fires. This causes the pupil
[Av],[M]) in the human eyes to contract,reducing
the red-eye phenomenon. Select this mode
when taking images of people and animals
in low-light conditions.
[  ] Forced (fill) FlashThe flash will always fire regardless of the
surrounding brightness. Select this mode
for recording images with high contrast
(back lighting) and deep shadows.
[ 
 ] Flash OffThe flash will not fire.
Select this mode when taking images
where flash photography is prohibited,
or when the distance to the subject is
beyond the effective range of the flash.
Note:
Auto flash can only be set in auto [  ] mode. It cannot be set in [M], [P], [Tv] and [Av] modes.
In the [  ]  Portrait mode, flash is set to Red-Eye Reduction mode automatically.
In the [  ] Sports mode, flash is set to OFF [  ].
In the [  ] Night scene mode, flash is set to ON [  ] except when using the infinity
[  ] Focus mode.  
						

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Focus Modes
1. Set the mode dial to one of [  ], [ P], [ Tv ], [ Av ], [ M ], [  ], [  ], [  ] ,
[  ] and power on the camera.
2. Toggle the [ 
 ] Focus button.
The selected focus mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.
[no indication]:Normal Auto Focus (30 inches to infinity).
[ 
 ]: Macro Auto Focus (4 inches to infinity/
Wide, 12 inches to infinity/Tele).
[ 
 ]: The camera will focus at infinity.
[3m]: The camera will focus at approximately
nine feet.
[1m]: The camera will focus at approximately
three feet.
3. Compose the picture.
4. Press the shutter down halfway to set exposure and focus, then press down
fully to capture the image.
Note:
When shooting a close-up in Macro mode, use the LCD monitor to compose your shot,
to avoid the off-center parallax phenomenon.
There is not a distinct point (subject range) at which Normal mode is favored over Macro
mode; take an image in both modes and compare the results.
After a Macro shot is taken DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the normal position.The selected focus mode will be retained after the camera is powered off and
then on again.