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Vivicam 3715
User Manual
English
030401
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FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harm
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TRADEMARK INFORMATION ® ® Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. TM SD is a trademark. PhotoSuite, PhotoVista and the MGI logo are trademarks or registered trade- marks of MGI Software Corp. Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the
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WARNINGS Do not use the camera if it is emitting smoke, becomes unusually hot to be touched, emitting any unusual odor or noise, or if it is in any other abnormal state. Operating the camera in any of these situations may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected th
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CAUTIONS Do not place the camera in damp or dusty locations. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not place the camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and in- ternal components and may cause a fire. Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up and
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CONTENTS Using the macro mode ........... 21 INTRODUCTION................ 7 Using the flash ........................ 21 Overview ................................. 7 Taking pictures manually ........ 23 Package contents ................... 7 Optional accessories .............. 7 PLAYBACK MODE ............ 24 Viewing images ....................... 24 GETTING TO KNOW Zoom playback ....................... 25 THE CAMERA ................... 8 Displaying thumbnail images.. 26 Front view ...............
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Power off ....................................... 42 Step 3: Downloading images/ Reset to default ............................. 43 video clips ............................... 33 Date type ....................................... 43 For computers running Windows .. 33 Date setup ..................................... 43 For computers running Mac OS .... 33 Date imprint ................................. . 44 Video out ....................................... 44 INSTALLING Language .........
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INTRODUCTION Overview Your new digital camera delivers high quality, 2048x1536 resolution images using a 3.3-Megapixel CCD imager. Using either the optical viewfinder or the 1.5" TFT color image LCD monitor, you can compose images and then examine them in detail. An auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) condi- tions and determines whether the flash should be used. This feature helps ensure that your images turn out right. 8MB internal (built-in) memory lets you capture
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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front view E 1. Shutter button 5. Flash 2. Viewfinder window 6. Lens 3. Lens cover 7. Strap eyelet 4. Focus switch 8. Jack cover Macro mode 9. DC IN jack 10. USB connector Portrait mode Landscape mode 11. Self-timer lamp 8
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Rear view 1. Arrow button (up) Thumbnail button 2. Arrow button (left) Flash button 3. OKOK button Digital zoom button 4. Arrow button (right) Self-timer button 5. Arrow button (down) E Delete button 1. LED indicator 5. Menu button 2. Viewfinder 6. Power button 3. LCD monitor 7. Mode dial 4. Display button 8. Battery/SD card cover 9. VIDEO OUT jack 10.Tripod socket 9
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Mode dial 1 4 2 3 Mode Description 1. Record Mode Use this mode to capture still images. 2. Playback mode Use this mode to view images / video clips, delete images / video clips, view a slide show, or view E thumbnail displays. 3. Movie mode Use this mode to record video (movie) clips. 4. Setup mode Use this mode to adjust camera settings. LED indicators Indicator Status Description/Activity Sound LED Indicator Solid red The camera is powering up. No LED Indicator Blinking red Camera syste
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LCD monitor information These indicators are displayed when recording still images: 8. EV compensation E 1. Record mode 2. Battery level 9. Possible number of shots Full battery power (at the current size and quality Medium battery power settings) Virtually no battery power 10.Image size 3. Slow shutter speed warning 2048 x 1536 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels 4. Flash mode 640 x 480 pixels Auto flash Red-eye reduction 11.Image quality
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These indicators are displayed when recording video clips: 1. Movie mode 2. Battery level Full battery power Medium battery power Virtually no battery power 3. Recordable movie time 4. Card indicator 5. Time (24-hour-format) 6. Date (year-month-day) E These indicators are displayed when playing images back: 1. Battery level Full battery power Medium battery power Virtually no battery power 2. Protect indicator 3. Folder number and image number 4. Card indicato
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GETTING STARTED You can use either 2 AA size batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH) or an AC power adapter (optional accessory) to power the camera. Battery power is convenient for recording images or video clips while AC adapter power is recommended for transferring images to your computer. Installing the batteries 1. Make sure the camera is off. 2. Slide the battery/SD card cover in the direc- tion of the OPEN arrow. 3. Insert the batteries according to the correct polarity marks (+ or -). 4. Close the b
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Loading an SD memory card (optional accessory) The camera comes with 8MB of internal memory, allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card so that you can store additional images and video clips. 1. Make sure the camera is off. 2. Slide the battery/SD card cover in the direction of the OPEN arrow. 3. Insert the SD memory card. The front side of the memory card (printed arrow) should face towards the fr
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Choosing the language When you first turn the camera on, the language setting screen appears, prompting you to choose a language for displayed information on 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 / button. 2. Press the OK button to confirm. E • The language setting will be retained even if the camera is turned off. • The provided languages are [English], [Français], [Deutsch], [Español], [Portugués]
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Setting the image resolution and quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your image. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in internal memory, or on an SD memory card. Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but take up more memory space. High resolution/quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail. Lowe
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RECORD MODE Taking pictures Your camera is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a 1.5" LCD monitor to compose images. Taking images using the optical viewfinder will conserve bat- tery power. If your batteries are low, it is recommended that you only compose images by using the viewfinder. The LCD monitor can help you accurately com- pose pictures and examine all details, but using it also consumes more battery power. However, always use the LCD monitor for macro shots to avoid parallax
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Using the LCD monitor 1. Open the lens cover. 2. Turn the mode dial to mode. 3. Turn the camera on by pressing the button. 4. Turn the LCD monitor on by pressing the button. 5. Compose the picture. 6. Press the shutter button. The LED indicator blinks red while the cam- era is processing a captured image. E • By pressing the button repeatedly in mode when quick view is ON, the LCD status will change cyclically. LCD on and OSD ➔ LCD on ➔ LCD off • The image on the LCD monitor darke
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Using the landscape mode The landscape mode, suitable for scenery shooting, is used when the distance to the subject is between 1.9m and infinity. 1. Open the lens cover, then the mode dial to mode, and power on the camera. 2. Move the focus switch located on the front side of the camera to the position. 3. Compose the picture. 4. Press the shutter button. E Using the digital zoom By using the digital zoom, images can be enlarged so that the subject appears closer. However, the more the image
