Vivitar Vivicam 3610 User manual

Digital Camera
User Manual
020910

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Preface
About this manual
This manual is designed to make using the Digital Camera as easy as
possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for
accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the
contents. The information in this document is subject to change without
notice.
Copyright
© Copyright 2002
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright.
All rights are reserved.
Trademarks
All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Photo Express,DVD PictureShow, Cool 360 and PhotoExplorer,
Copyright 2002, Ulead Systems Inc., All Rights Reserved.
Presto! VideoWorks,Presto! Image Folio and Presto! Mr. Photo,
Copyright 2002, NewSoft Technology Corporation , All Rights Reserved.

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TableofContents
Chapter 1 -Getting Started..............................................................1
Features ..................................................................................... 1
Safety Information.................................................................... 2
Included Components............................................................ 3
Camera Overview................................................................... 5
Front View.................................................................... 5
Back View.................................................................... 7
Bottom View..............................................................10
Install the Memory Card.......................................................11
Install the Batteries.................................................................13
Choose a Language.............................................................15
Set the Time and Date..........................................................16
Chapter 2 -Taking Pictures.............................................................18
Ready the Camera ...............................................................18
Select the Camera Mode....................................................19
Frame the Shot .......................................................................20
Zoom and Shoot.....................................................................21
Shut the Camera Down........................................................21
Chapter 3 -Reviewing Your Pictures .............................................22
Switch to Playback Mode....................................................22
Full-Screen Review ...................................................22
Thumbnail Review ....................................................23

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Chapter 4 -Connecting to a Computer........................................24
Installing Software..................................................................25
Making the Connection .......................................................27
Copying Images to PC .........................................................28
Using as a PC Camera..........................................................29
Chapter 5 –Mode / Operation Guide...........................................30
Using Snapshot Mode ...........................................................30
Using Timer Mode...................................................................31
Using Preset Mode.................................................................32
Using Playback Mode...........................................................33
Using Setup Mode..................................................................35
Delete / Format ........................................................36
Quality........................................................................37
DPOF...........................................................................38
Date/Time..................................................................39
Language..................................................................40
Storage Media..........................................................40
TV Setting ...................................................................41
Chapter 6 –Using the LCD Display.................................................42
Icon Descriptions....................................................................43
Appendix 1 –Button Function Guide.............................................45
Appendix 2 –Troubleshooting........................................................46

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Chapter1 -GettingStarted
Features
•Digital Zoom
•Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution
•Color LCD viewfinder screen
•Video Clip Recording (up to 1 minute)
•2 megapixel sensor resolution
•USB 1.1 interface
•Auto exposure, fixed focus
•Flash Modes: Auto / Red-Eye Reduction / OFF
•White Balance Modes: Auto/ Daylight / Shade /
Tungsten / Fluorescent
•10 second Timer mode
•Full screen or Thumbnail preview

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SafetyInformation
lDo not look at the sun through the viewfinder. Viewing the sun or other
strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent
visual impairment.
lDo not disassemble the camera. Touching the product’s internal parts
could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, only a qualified
technician should repair the product. Should the product break open
as a result of a fall or other accident, remove the batteries and take
the product to an authorized service center for inspection.
lAvoid contact with liquid crystal. Should the LCD display break, care
should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the
liquid crystal from touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
lDo not use in the presence of flammable gas. Using electronic
equipment in the presence of flammable gas could result in explosion
or fire.
lObserve proper precautions when handling batteries. Uses only size AA
alkaline batteries. Batteries may leak or explode if handled improperly.
Remove the batteries and memory card from the camera if you intend
to store the camera for extended periods of time. Be sure the camera
is turned off before inserting or removing batteries. Do not insert
batteries backwards or upside down. Do not disassemble batteries. Do
not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat. Do not immerse
batteries in or expose to water. Discontinue use immediately if you
notice any change in the battery such as discoloration, deformation or
leakage.
lObserve caution when operating the flash. Do not use the flash close to
anyone’s eyes. This can cause temporary damage to eyesight.
Particular care should be observed when photographing infants –keep
the flash at a distance of at least 1 meter from infants’ eyes.

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IncludedComponents
Your digital camera comes equipped with the following
components. Please check to make sure all items are
included.
Contact your retailer immediately if any of the following
components are broken or missing:
1. Digital Camera
2. User’s manual
3. Quick Reference Guide
4. USB cable
5. Two (2) AA alkaline batteries

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6. Installation CD-ROM
7. Soft carrying case
8. Hand strap

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CameraOverview
The front view, rear view, bottom view and top view of
the digital camera are shown below. Please take a
moment to review these illustrations to familiarize yourself
with the terms used in the rest of this manual.
FrontView

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1. Shutter Button: Press to take photos and
select options from the menus.
2. Built-in Flash: The flash allows the camera to
take pictures in low light conditions and
can also be used as a fill-in flash for bright
conditions that may have unwanted
shadows.
3. Light Sensor: The digital camera can
automatically detect the ambient light
level and determine whether or not the
flash is needed. The light measurements are
made from this sensor. Take care not to
block the sensor with your finger while
taking a picture.
4. Viewfinder: The viewfinder can be used to
estimate what the picture frame will
include. The actual picture is taken from the
lens not the viewfinder.
5. Self-Timer LED: When the mode dial is set to
Self-Timer and a picture is taken, this LED will
blink for ten seconds and then the camera
will take a picture.
6. Lens: The lens focuses the light onto the
digital image capturing circuitry. For the
best picture quality, care should be taken
to make sure it remains free of dust,
fingerprints, and scratches.

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BackView
1. Viewfinder: The viewfinder can be used to
estimate what the picture frame will
include. The actual picture is taken from the
lens not the viewfinder.
2. Status LED: When power is first turned on, or
the camera is working (and not available to
take a picture), the LED will flash. When the

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camera is ready to take a picture or
accept user commands, the LED will be a
solid green color.
3. Power Button: Use this button to turn on
the digital camera. Press the same button
to turn it off.
4. Zoom Out Key: During playback, this key
can be used to zoom out. If pressed
repeatedly, Zoom Out can also be used to
switch between thumbnail and full-
screen views.
5. Zoom In Key: During playback, this key
can be used to zoom in for a closer view of
your picture.
6. Mode Dial: Rotate this dial to select
which mode the camera is using: Snapshot,
Timer, Preset, Playback, or Setup.
7. Shutter Button: While taking pictures, use this
button to capture a digital image. While
navigating in the menus, use this button to
select a menu item.
8. USB Port: The USB (Universal Serial Bus)
port is used to connect the camera to a PC
for transferring images, and for use as a PC
Video Camera.
9. Hand Strap Loop: Attach the hand strap to
this loop for ease of carrying.

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10. Up Key: During playback, used to select
the next picture.
11. Down Key: During playback, used to
select the previous picture.
12. Strobe / Copy: During playback, used to
copy a picture.
13. WB/Delete: Press this button to cycle
through the White Balance presets: Auto,
Daylight, Shade, Tungsten and Fluorescent.
14. Display Key: Press this button to cycle
through the various display options: LCD,
backlight and status information all turned
on; LCD and backlight on but no status
information; and LCD off.
15. LCD Display: The LCD display can be used
to preview what your photos will look like.
While using the Setup menu, you will use the
LCD to see messages and configure the
camera.

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BottomView
1. Tripod Connector: Use this connector to attach
atripod to the camera. A tripod is an optional
accessory that can be used to hold the camera
very still and is especially useful for low light
night pictures. It can also be helpful when
nobody can hold the camera, such as when
taking group pictures using the timer mode.
2. Battery / Memory Card Cover:Allows access to
the 2 AA sizedalkaline battery chambers as well
as the memory card slot.
3. Memory Card Slot: To store your images on an
external memory card, insert aSmartMedia™
memory card into this slot and change the
Storage Media option to External.
4. Battery Chamber: Insert two AA alkaline
batteries.

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InstalltheMemoryCard
Follow these steps to install the memory card:
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Open the battery / memory card compartment
by pressing on the cover and sliding in the
direction of the arrow toward the outside edge
of the camera.

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3. Insert the memory card with the slotted corner
facing the outside edge of the camera (gold
circuitry facing toward the back of the camera).
4. Close the battery / memory card cover.
Notch

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InstalltheBatteries
Follow these steps to install or replace the batteries:
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Open the battery compartment on the bottom
of the camera.

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3. Insert batteries into the chamber making sure
that the positive and negative ends are
properly oriented with the polarity indicated on
the inside of the compartment.
4. Close the battery cover.

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ChooseaLanguage
The digital camera can display text and messages in
English, French, Spanish and German.
Follow these steps to select a different language:
1. Rotate the Mode Dial to the Setup mode .
2. Turn the camera on.

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3. Use the Down Key to select Language then
press the Shutter Button to enter this menu.
4. Use the Down Key and Up Key to select
which language you want to use. Press the
Shutter Button to select the language.
SettheTimeandDate
If the time and date are properly set, the digital camera
will mark each picture with this information. The benefit
of having the time and date set is that when you transfer
the images to a computer, the file properties will show
the correct time and date that the picture was taken.
To set the time and date:
1. Set the Mode Dial to Setup .