Vivitar Vivicam 3945s Users Manual

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User’s Manual >>The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode:
Flash modeDescription
Use this mode to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you
want to capture natural-looking images of people and
animals in low-light conditions.
When capturing images, the red-eye phenomenon can be
reduced by asking the subject (person) to look at the digital
still ViviCam 3945s or get as close to the digital still ViviCam 3945s
as...

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Digital Camera >>Using the Self-Timer
The self-timer can be set in [] mode. This feature is useful for situations where
you may wish to join into the scene when taking group shots.
1. Secure the ViviCam 3945s to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.
2. Press the POWER button to turn on the
ViviCam 3945s.
3. Slide the mode switch to [
].
4 . Toggle the 
 button to select the desired
self-timer mode.
5. Compose your image and press the...

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User’s Manual >>Adjusting the Exposure
Images can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or
darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot
otherwise be obtained in circumstances where the difference in brightness between
the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you
wish to capture is very small within the scene. Exposure can be set in 0.3 EV units....

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Digital Camera >>Setting the White Balance
The human eye adapts to changes in light so that white objects still appear
white even when the light changes. With a digital ViviCam 3945s, however, the
color of the subject is influenced by the color of the light surrounding it. This
color adjustment is called white balance adjustment. This setting allows you to
set the white balance when capturing images under specific lighting conditions.
1....

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User’s Manual >>ADVANCED CAPTURE
Continuous Capture
In continuous capture mode, you can capture a rapid sequence of images with
one press of the shutter button. This function is very useful for photographing
objects in motion where it is difficult to determine the precise moment of capture.
Afterwards, you may review the sequence of images to select the best one.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ 
 ] .
2. Press the 
 button, then use the X
button...

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Digital Camera >>Auto-Exposure Bracketing (AEB)
Auto-exposure bracketing is an effective technique when it is difficult to determine
the precise exposure of a scene. Using AEB the ViviCam 3945s will capture a
sequential burst of three images at three different exposure settings. Afterwards,
you may review the sequence of images to select the best exposure.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ 
 ].
2. Press the 
 button, then use the X
buton to...

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User’s Manual >>Adjusting White Balance Manually
Manual white balance lets you configure the digital still ViviCam 3945s for a
particular light source and other conditions. Note that you must perform manual
white balance under the same conditions you will be shooting. You must also
have a piece of white paper or other similar object on hand in order to perform
this function.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ 
 ] .
2 . Press the  
 button. The...

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Digital Camera >>PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS
In the playback mode, you can view, magnify, delete images, play video clips ,
or run a slide show. This mode also provides a thumbnail image display, allowing
you to quickly search for the desired image.
Viewing Images
1. Press the POWER button to turn on the
ViviCam 3945s.
2. Slide the mode switch to [ 
 ].
3. Use the W/X buttons to select the
desired images.
To view the previous image, press
the...

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User’s Manual >>Magnifying Images
While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image.
This magnification allows you to view the details. Images that are being displayed
can be enlarged in 8 times enlargement.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ 
 ].
2. Use the W/X buttons to select the
desired images.
To view the previous image, press
the W button.
To view the next image, press the X
button.
3 . Adjust the zoom ratio by...

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Digital Camera >>Thumbnail Display (Index Playback)
This function allows you to view four or nine thumbnail images on the LCD
monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ 
 ].
2 . Press the 
 button to enter  [PLAY] menu.
Select [THUMBNAIL] with the S/T/W/ X
buttons, then press the OK button.
3. Use the S/ T buttons to choose the
desired number of thumbnail images to
be displayed, then press...