Vivitar Vivicam 3945s Users Manual

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User’s Manual >>Movie Menu
1. Slide the mode switch to [  ].
2. Press the 
 button to access in
[MOVIE] menu.
3. Use the S/T/W/X buttons to select the
desired setting, then press the OK button.
4. To exit from the menu, press the 
button.
Item Functional Description
SIZESets the size of the image that will be recorded.
* 640 x 480
* 320 x 240
COLORRefer to the section in this manual titled COLOR in “Capture
Menu - PICTURE Settings” for further details.
LCD BRIGHTRefer to the section in this manual titled LCD BRIGHT in
“Capture Menu - FUNCTION Settings” for further details.
EXPOSURERefer to the section in this manual titled EXPOSURE in
“Capture Menu - FUNCTION Settings” for further details.
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Digital Camera >>Play Menu
1. Slide the mode switch to [  ].
2. Press the 
 button to access in [PLAY] menu.
3 . Use the S/T/W /X buttons to select the desired setting, then press the OK button.
4. To exit from the playback menu, press the 
 button.
Item Functional Description
SLIDE SHOWThis function enables you to play back your images
automatically in sequential order as a slide show. This is a
very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded
images and for presentations.
Refer to the section in this manual titled “Slideshow Display”
for further details.
* 3SEC/5SEC/7SEC/9SEC
PROTECTSet the data to read-only to prevent images from being
erased by mistake. Refer to the section in this manual titled
“Protecting Images/Video Clips” for further details.
DELETE ALLDelete all files.
* YES/NO
COPY TO CARDAllows you to copy your files from the digital still ViviCam
3945s’s internal memory to a memory card. Of course, you
can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some
files in internal memory.
* YES/NO
SLIDESHOW
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User’s Manual >>Item Functional Description
THUMBNAILAllows you to view 4 or 9 thumbnail images on the LCD
monitor at the same time, which can quickly search for the
image that you want.
* 4/9
RESIZEChanges the size of a recorded image.
* 2560 x 1920
* 2048 x 1536
* 1280 x 960
* 640 x 480
* EXIT
CHANGE LOGOAllows you to specify one of your recorded images as your
startup screen, which will be displayed on the monitor whenever
you turn on the ViviCam 3945s.
* EXECUTE/CANCEL
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Digital Camera >>Setup Menu (In Capture and Movie Modes)
1. Slide the mode switch to [  ] or [  ].
2. Press the 
 button.
3. Press the W/X buttons to select the [SETUP] menu.
4 . Use the S/T/W/X buttons to select the desired item, then press the OK button.
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Item Functional Description
SPEAKEREnables or disables the sounds associated with ViviCam 3945s
button functions.
* ON/OFF
FORMATErases all data and reformats the internal memory or the SD
card loaded in your ViviCam 3945s. Protected images are also
erased. SD card cannot be formatted if it is write-protected.
Refer to the section in this manual titled Formatting an SD
Memory Card or Internal Memory for further details.
* YES/NO
SLEEPIf the ViviCam 3945s goes unused for a certain period of time
while the ViviCam 3945s is powered on, it will switch to idle
mode. If the ViviCam 3945s is idle, re-active it by pressing any
button.
* OFF / 30SEC / 1MIN. / 2MIN.
RESETReturns all basic settings to the digital still ViviCam 3945s’
defaultsettings. The time setting will not be reset.
* YES/NO
POWER OFFIf no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the
ViviCam 3945s will automatically turn off. This feature is useful
to reduce battery consumption.
* OFF / 3MIN. / 5MIN. / 10MIN.
DATE PRINTThe date of recording can be printed directly on still images.
This function must be activated before the image is captured.
* ON/OFF
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Item Functional Description
DATE TYPESets the displayed type of date and time on the screen.
* [Y/M/D]: Year/Month/Day
* [D/M/Y]: Day/Month/Year
* [M/D/Y]: Month/Day/Year
DATE SETUPSets the date and the time.
Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and
Time” for further details.
LANGUAGESets the language that is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Refer to the section in this manual titled “Choosing the Screen
Language” for further details.
VIDEO OUTSets video output standard of the ViviCam 3945s so you may
connect your ViviCam 3945s to video equipment.
* PAL / NTSC
VERSIONDisplays the firmware version of the ViviCam 3945s.
Y/M/D
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Setup Menu (In Playback Mode)
1. Slide the mode switch to [].
2. Press the 
 button.
3. Press the W / X buttons to select
[SETUP] menu.
4. Use the S/T/W/X buttons to select the
desired item, then press the OK button.
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Digital Camera >>CONNECTING YOUR VIVICAM 3945S
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User’s Manual >>SPECIFICATIONS
Item DescriptionImage sensor 5.2 Mega pixels CCD sensor
Image resolution Still image: 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960,
       640 x 480
Video clip:  640 x 480, 320 x 240
Image qualityStill image: SUPER FINE, FINE, NORMAL
Recording media9MB internal memory
SD memory card (optional, up to 512MB)
Compression format MPEG 4 SP (Video), IMA-ADPCM (Audio)
File formatJPEG, TIFF, ASF (Video)
LensF-no.: 2.8 (Wide) / 4.9 (Tele)
Focal length: 5.4mm-16.2mm
Focus rangeNormal: 19.7inches/0.5m-infinity
Wide: 2.4-15.7 inches/0.06-0.4m (in Macro mode)
Tele: 13.8-19.7 inches/0.35-0.5m (in Macro mode)
LCD monitor 2.5” LTPS color LCDFlash modeAUTO FLASH, FORCED FLASH, RED EYE, NO FLASH
Self-timer3-second delay, 10-second delay
Exposure compensation-2.0EV- +2.0EV (in 0.3EV increments)
White balance AUTO, DAYLIGHT, CLOUDY, SUNSET, TUNGSTEN,
FLUORESCENT
ISO sensitivityAUTO, 50, 100, 200
InterfaceDC-IN 5V terminal (Via conversion adapter)
A/V OUT terminal (Via conversion adapter)
USB port
PowerRechargeable lithium-ion battery (650mAh, optional)
AC power adapter (5V, optional)
Operating conditions Operating temperature: +23 to +104oF/-5 to +40oCStorage temperature: -4 to 140oF/-20 to +60oC
Dimension (WxHxD)Approx. 3.5 x 2.1 x 1 inches/88.5 x 54.5 x 24 mm
(without protruding parts)
WeightApprox. 4.6 oz/130g (without the battery and SD card)
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Digital Camera >>TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the ViviCam
3945s for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service
center.
Power Supply
Symptom
The power does not
come on.
The power cuts out
during use.
The power does not
go off.
The battery runs out
quickly.
The battery or
ViviCam 3945s feels
warm.Cause
The battery is not loaded.
The battery is exhausted.
The AC power adaptor is
not connected correctly.
The ViviCam 3945s was left
unattended and unused,
so the auto power off cuts
it off.
The battery is exhausted.
ViviCam 3945s malfunction.
It is being used in extreme
low temperature.
Many shots are being
captured in dark places
inside, requiring flash.
The battery is not fully
charged.
The battery is not used for
an extended period of time
after charged.
Long period of continuous
use of the ViviCam 3945s
or the flash.Solution
Load the battery correctly.
Recharge or use the AC
power adapter.
Reconnect it properly.
Turn the power back on.
Recharge or use the AC
power adapter.
Reload the battery. If using
the AC power adapter,
reconnect it.
Fully charge the battery
and discharge it for at least
one complete cycle before
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Symptom
Even if I press the
shutter button, the
ViviCam 3945s does
not shoot.
Images do not appear
on the LCD monitor.
Although it is set to
Auto Focus, it does
not focus.Cause
The battery is running low.
The power is not on.
The ViviCam 3945s is not
in shooting mode.
The shutter button is not
pressed all the way.
The internal memory or
memory card does not  have
any free space.
End of memory card life.
The flash is recharging.
The memory card is
unrecognized by the ViviCam
3945s.
The auto power off function
is activated.
The power is not on.
The LCD monitor is dark.
The LCD monitor is not on.
The lens or Self-timer LED
is dirty.
The distance to the subject
is smaller than the effective
range.Solution
Recharge or use the AC
power adapter.
Turn the power on.
Slide the mode switch to
shooting mode.
Press the shutter button all
the way.
Load a new card, or delete
unwanted files.
Load a new memory card.
Wait until the flash mode
icon indicated on the screen
stops flashing.
Format the memory card in
this ViviCam 3945s before
its first use or when it was
used other than this
ViviCam 3945s.
Turn the power on again.
Turn the power on.
Adjust the brightness of the
LCD monitor in the shooting
menu.
Press the [
] button and
switch display.
Wipe clean with a soft, dry
cloth or lens paper.
Get your subject within the
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Digital Camera >>
Symptom
Cannot playback.
The contents of
memory card cannot
be replayed.
Files cannot be
deleted.
Cannot format a
memory card.
The playback image
is dark though I used
the flash.Cause
It is not set to playback
mode.
You played back a memory
card that was not formatted
by this device.
The file is protected.
You played back a memory
card that was not formatted
by this device.
The memory card is write-
protected.
End of memory card life.
The LCD monitor is too
dark.Solution
Slide the mode switch to
playback mode.
Load a card that was
formatted and stored on by
this device.
Cancel protection.
Load a card that was
formatted and stored on by
this device.
Remove the write-
protection.
Load a new memory card.
Adjust the brightness of
LCD monitor. The flash does not
fire.
The flash cannot
recharge.
Even though the
flash fired, the image
is dark.
The image is too
dark.
The image is too
bright.
The image lacks
natural color.The ViviCam 3945s is set
to 
////A mode.
The flash is set to no flash.
The distance to the subject
is greater than flash
effective range.
The image was captured in
a dark place while set to no
flash.
It is under-exposed.
It is over-exposed.
The image was captured in
conditions that are hard for
Auto White Balance to
adjust to.Switch the ViviCam 3945s
mode to another mode not
mentioned as a cause.
Set the flash to something
other than no flash mode.
Get closer to your subject
and shoot.
Set the flash to something
other than no flash mode.
Set the exposure  compensation
to a larger value.
Set the exposure compensation
to a smaller value.
Add a white object to the
composition.
Playback
Symptom CauseSolution