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 possible.Use this mode in the environment that the flash use is
prohibited or under the situation that the distance to the
subject is too far away for the flash to have any effect.
The flash fires automatically according to the photographic
conditions.
The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding
brightness. Select this mode for recording images with
high contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows.
RED EYE
NO FLASH
AUTO FLASH
FORCED
FLASH
In [] landscape and [] macro modes, the flash is fixed at [].
In the capture mode [ ] continuous and [A] AEB, the flash is fixed at
[
].
The flash cannot be used in the [] mode.  
						

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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
shutter button.
The self-timer function is activated
and the status of countdown is  displayed
on the LCD monitor.
The self-timer LED flashes and the
image will be captured after the preset
time has elapsed.
To cancel the self-timer during operation,
press the  button.
The self-timer setting is automatically cancelled after an image is captured.
OFF[NO INDICATION]
07  
						

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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.
Quick Selection
1. Slide the mode switch to [
] and press
the 
 button.Each press of the   button displays
the setting in the order of [Blank], [
]
ExposureCompensation, and [
]
Backlight Correction.
2. Set the exposure value with the  S/T
buttons.
Press the S button to increase the value.
Press the T button to decrease the value.
The setting range of the exposure
compensation is as follows: -2.0, -1.7,
-1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0,
+1.3, +1.7, +2.0
Selection in [FUNCTION] menu
1. Slide the mode switch to [ 
 ] or [   ].
2. Press the 
 button, then use the X
button to select the [FUNCTION] menu.
In Movie mode, select the [MOVIE]
menu
3. Use the S/T/W/X buttons to select
[EXPOSURE], then press the OK
button.
4 . You can use the S/T buttons to set the
exposure value from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV,
then press the OK button.
To reactive auto exposure, select
[0EV] in step 4.
5. To exit from the menu, press the 
button.
EXPOSURE
BACK :SET :
0.0EV
EXIT:
PICTUREFUNCTIONSETUP
SELECT ITEM:
EXPOSURE
ENTRY:
0.0EV
ISO
SELECT ITEM:
MOVIESETUP
SELECT PAGE:EXPOSURE
ENTRY:
0.0EVEXIT:
R
GB
[  ] Mode
[ 
 ] Mode  
						

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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. Slide the mode switch to [ 
 ] .
2. Press the 
 button. The [PICTURE]
menu appears.
3. Use the S/T/W/X buttons to select
[WHITE BALANCE], then press the OK
button.
4. Use the S/T buttons to select the
desired setting.
5. To exit from the menu, press the 
button.
WHITE BALANCE
BACK :SET :
DAYLIGHT
CLOUDY
SUNSET
1/ 6
AUTO
WHITE BALANCE
BACK :SET :
FLUORESCENT
5/ 6
TUNGSTEN
PICTUREFUNCTION SETUP
Q
R
GBWB
EXIT:SELECT ITEM:
WHITE BLANCE
ENTRY:
AUTO
WB  
						

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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 to select the [FUNCTION] menu.
3. Use the T button to select [CAPTURE
MODE], then press the OK button.
4. Use the  S/T buttons to select
[CONTINUOUS 
], then press the OK
button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the 
button.
The  indicator is displayed on the
monitor screen.
6. Press the shutter button down halfway
to lock the focus.
7. Press the shutter button down all the
way to capture images.
Capturing will stop when the shutter
button is released.
Maximum number of continuous shots: 5.In CONTINUOUS mode, the flash mode will be set to NO FLASH
automatically.
CAPTURE MODE
BACK :SET :
SINGLE
CONTINUOUS
AEBS
A
EXIT:
PICTUREFUNCTIONSETUP
SELECT ITEM:
CAPTURE MODE
ENTRY:
[ S ]SELECT PAGE:
ISO  
						

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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 select the [FUNCTION] menu.
3. Use the T button to select [CAPTURE
MODE], then press the OK button.
4. Use the S/T buttons to select [AEB
A ], then press the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the 
button.
The A indicator is displayed on the
monitor screen.
6. Press the shutter button to capture
images.
In AEB mode, the flash mode will be set to NO FLASH automatically.
CAPTURE MODE
BACK :SET :
SINGLE
CONTINUOUS
AEBS
A
EXIT:
PICTUREFUNCTIONSETUP
SELECT ITEM:
CAPTURE MODE
ENTRY:
[ S ]SELECT PAGE:
ISO  
						

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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 [PICTURE] menu
appears.
3 . Use the T/ X buttons to select [MANUAL
WB], then press the OK button.
4 . Point the ViviCam 3945s at an enclosed
gray card  for which you can  set the
white balance.
This starts the white balance
adjustment procedure.
5. Use the S/Tbuttons to select
[EXECUTE], then press the OK button
to confirm.
The procedure of manual white
balance is complete.
If you with to cancel [MANUAL WB]
setting, select [CANCEL].
6. To exit from the menu, press the 
button.
MANUAL WB
BACK :SET :
EXECUTE
CANCEL
PICTUREFUNCTION SETUP
Q
R
GBWB
EXIT:SELECT ITEM:ENTRY:
MANUAL WB
CANCEL
WB  
						

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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 W
button.To view the next image, press the X button.
Pressing the S/T buttons during image playback will rotate the image
90 degrees. The S button rotates the image clockwise, whereas the T
button rotates the image counterclockwise.
If there is no image stored in the internal memory or memory card, [NO
PICTURE] message will appear on the monitor.
Pressing the    button while playing back images changes the LCD
display in the sequence of:  Standard display  
J JJ J
J  Detailed display 
J JJ J
J No
information.
90  Counterclockwiseo0  (Original)o90  Clockwiseo  
						

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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 using the zoom
button.
To enlarge the selected image, press
the T button.
To return to normal magnification,
press the W button.
The magnification factor is displayed
on the LCD monitor.
4. To view different portion of the images,
press the S/T/W/X buttons to adjust
the display area.
  You will see a white frame with a pink box inside. The white frame indicates
the entire image, while the pink box shows the location of the currently
enlarged area.
5. To return to regular display, toggle the W button until the regular display
appears on the screen.
The range of magnification factor is:  1.5x, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.0x, 3.5x, 4.0x,
4.5x, 5.0x, 5.5x, 6.0x, 6.5x, 7.0x, 7.5x and 8.0x.
1.5x
3x  
						

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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 the OK button.
Press the  button to exit from
[PLAY] menu.
4. Press the W button.
Four or nine thumbnail images are
displayed simultaneously.
5. Use the S/T/W/X buttons to select the
image to be displayed at regular size,
then press the OK button to display the
selected image on full screen.
As appropriate, the  [  ] or [  ] icon will be displayed in a thumbnail
display.