Vivitar Vivicam 3715 User manual

Vivicam 3715
User Manual
English
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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 harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of
Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise
specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made,
you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

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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.
SDTM 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
their respective owners.
READ THIS FIRST
Please start by reading the important messages below first.
1. The bundled driver, software, design, specifications and user’s manual that
were packaged with the camera are subject to change without notice.
2. The accessories that come with the camera may vary between regions.
3. For driver updates, you can contact the dealer where you purchased the cam-
era for help.
4. We are not liable whatsoever for any compensation arising from errors in de-
scriptions in this user’s manual.

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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 the camera.) After checking that smoke is no longer
being emitted, contact your dealer or a local authorized service facility and
request repairs. Never attempt to repair the camera yourself as this is dangerous.
Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. 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 the camera.) Then contact your
dealer or a local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera
as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
If the camera has been dropped or if the camera case has been damaged, 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 the camera.) Then contact your
dealer or a local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera
as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not place the camera in any unstable locations such as on a wobbly table or
sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury.
Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure that there is no water
getting into the camera. Take particular care when using the camera under
extreme weather conditions such as rain or snow, or when operating the cam-
era at the beach on near water. Water in the camera may cause a fire or an
electrical shock.
Do not attempt to modify the camera. This may cause a fire or an electrical
shock.
Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electrical shock. Internal
inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer
or a local authorized service facility.
Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC
power adapter. This may cause an electrical shock.

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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 distort the case and cause a fire. Always
use the camera and its accessories in well-ventilated locations.
Handle the camera carefully and do not bump the camera into any hard object.
Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction.
Do not move the camera while it is switched on. (If you are using the AC power
adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have switched
off the camera.) Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are
disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the
cords or cables and cause a fire or an electrical shock.
When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation,
always unplug the camera from the power source (batteries or AC power
adapter) for safety. (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter
from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Failure to
do so could result in a fire.
Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with the camera. The
use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and
causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.
When fitting batteries into the camera, check the polarity markings on the bat-
tery (- and +) to ensure that you insert the battery correctly. Incorrect battery
polarity may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury,
or soiling of the battery compartment.
Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of
time. The batteries may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery
compartment. If the batteries leak, clean and wipe the battery compartment
carefully and install new batteries. Wash your hands carefully if you touch the
battery fluid.

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................ 7
Overview ................................. 7
Package contents ................... 7
Optional accessories .............. 7
GETTING TO KNOW
THE CAMERA ................... 8
Front view ................................ 8
Rear view ................................ 9
Mode dial ................................ 10
LED indicators......................... 10
LCD monitor information ......... 11
GETTING STARTED ......... 13
Installing the batteries ............. 13
Using the AC power adapter
(optional accessory) ............... 13
Loading an SD memory card
(optional accessory) ............... 14
Attaching the strap.................. 14
Choosing the language........... 15
Setting the date and time ........ 15
Setting the image resolution and
quality...................................... 16
RECORD MODE ................ 17
Taking pictures ........................ 17
Using the viewfinder ...................... 17
Using the LCD monitor .................. 18
Using the portrait mode .......... 18
Using the landscape mode..... 19
Using the digital zoom ............ 19
Using the self-timer ................. 20
Using the macro mode ........... 21
Using the flash ........................ 21
Taking pictures manually ........ 23
PLAYBACK MODE ............ 24
Viewing images ....................... 24
Zoom playback ....................... 25
Displaying thumbnail images .. 26
Slide show display .................. 26
Protecting one image/
video clip ................................. 27
Protecting one image/video clip ... 27
Removing protection from one image/
video clip ....................................... 27
Deleting images/video clips.... 28
To delete one image/
video clip at a time: ....................... 28
To delete all images/
video clips at once: ....................... 28
MOVIE MODE .................... 29
Recording video clips ............. 29
Viewing video clips ................. 30
TRANSFERRING RECORDED
IMAGES TO
YOUR COMPUTER ........... 31
Step 1: Installing the USB driver on
Windows computers ............... 32
Installing the USB driver
on Macintosh computers ........ 32
Step 2: Connecting the camera
to your computer ..................... 32

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Step 3: Downloading images/
video clips ............................... 33
For computers running Windows .. 33
For computers running Mac OS .... 33
INSTALLING
MGI PHOTOSUITE ............ 34
INSTALLING
MGI PHOTOVISTA ............ 35
INSTALLING
ACROBAT READER ......... 36
USING THE USER’S
MANUAL ............................ 37
MENU OPTIONS ............... 38
Record menu .......................... 38
Image size ..................................... 38
Quality ........................................... 38
Exposure ....................................... 38
White balance ............................... 39
Digital zoom .................................. 39
ISO ................................................ 39
Quick view ..................................... 40
LCD brightness ............................. 40
Movie menu............................. 40
Playback menu ....................... 41
Protect ........................................... 41
Delete all ....................................... 41
Slide show ..................................... 41
LCD brightness ............................. 41
Copy to card ................................. 41
Setup menu ............................. 42
Format ........................................... 42
Beep .............................................. 42
Power off ....................................... 42
Reset to default ............................. 43
Date type ....................................... 43
Date setup ..................................... 43
Date imprint ................................. .44
Video out ....................................... 44
Language ...................................... 44
CONNECTING THE CAMERA
TO OTHER DEVICES ........ 45
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
........................................... 46

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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 and store images without the need
for an additional memory card. However, you may wish to expand the memory
capacity (up to 256MB capacity) by using an external memory card.
In addition to still images, you can record short videos using the movie function.
Images you have taken can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable
(USB driver required for Win98 and Mac OS 8.6). You can enhance and retouch
your images on your computer by using the provided editing software, or image
editing software you may already own. You may share your images with your friends
via e-mail, in a report, or on a website.
Package contents
Carefully unpack your package and make sure that you have the following items.
In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly
contact your dealer.
 Digital camera  USB cable
 Video cable  Software CD-ROM
 User’s manual  Camera strap
 Quick guide  Camera pouch
Optional accessories
SD memory card
(up to 256MB capacity)
AC power adapter
2 x AA alkaline batteries

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
Front view
1. Shutter button
2. Viewfinder window
3. Lens cover
4. Focus switch
Macro mode
Portrait mode
Landscape mode
5. Flash
6. Lens
7. Strap eyelet
8. Jack cover
9. DC IN jack
10. USB connector
11. Self-timer lamp

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Rear view
1. LED indicator
2. Viewfinder
3. LCD monitor
4. Display button
5. Menu button
6. Power button
7. Mode dial
8. Battery/SD card cover
9. VIDEO OUT jack
10.Tripod socket
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)
Delete button

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Mode dial
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
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 system error Yes *(3)
LED Indicator Solid red Charging the flash No
LED Indicator Blinking red Image is being recorded to No
the memory card.
LED Indicator Blinking red USB communication/transfer in progress No
LED Indicator Solid green The camera is ready to record Yes *(1)
images (or movies).
Self-timer Blinking red The self-timer function is activated. Yes *(1)
Indicator
——Error message Yes *(3)
——Valid button event Yes *(1)
*(1) The camera sounds one beep.
*(3) The camera sounds three beeps.
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LCD monitor information
1. Record mode
2. Battery level
Full battery power
Medium battery power
Virtually no battery power
3. Slow shutter speed warning
4. Flash mode
Auto flash
Red-eye reduction
Fill flash (on)
Flash off
5. Macro mode
6. Self-timer mode
7. White balance
(no indication for auto
white balance)
Daylight
Cloudy
Sunset
Tungsten
Fluorescent
8. EV compensation
9. Possible number of shots
(at the current size and quality
settings)
10.Image size
2048 x 1536 pixels
1024 x 768 pixels
640 x 480 pixels
11.Image quality
Super fine
Fine
Normal
12.Card indicator
13.ISO speed
AUTO
100
200
400
14.Time (24-hour-format)
15.Date (year-month-day)
These indicators are displayed when recording still images:

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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)
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 indicator
These indicators are displayed when playing video clips back:
1. Movie mode
2. Battery level
Full battery power
Medium battery power
Virtually no battery power
3. Count
4. Folder number and image number
5. The first frame of the movie
6. Card indicator

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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 battery/SD card cover firmly.
• If you won’t be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the ca-
mera to prevent leaks or corrosion.
• Never use manganese batteries.
• Never use different types of batteries (together) or mix old and new batteries.
• Avoid using the camera in extremely cold environments. Otherwise, it may damage the camera.
(Such damage is not covered under the warranty.)
Using the AC power adapter
(optional accessory)
1. Make sure the camera is off.
2. Open the jack cover and connect one end of
the AC power adapter to the DC IN jack on
the camera.
3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet.
• Make sure to use only the specified AC power adapter for the camera. Otherwise, it may cause
damages to the camera, which is not covered under the warranty.
• To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process
of transferring your images to the computer, use the AC power adapter as a power supply.

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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 front
side of the camera.
If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation.
4. Close the battery/SD card cover.
To remove the SD memory card, make sure the camera is off. Open the
battery/SD card cover. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will
eject.
• To prevent valuable data from being accidentally
erased from an SD memory card you can slide the
writed-protected tab (on the side of the SD memory
card) to “LOCK”.
• To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card,
you must unlock the card.
Attaching the strap
To prevent accidental slippage during the use,
always use the strap.
1. First thread the small loop of the wrist strap
through the strap eyelet on the camera and
then pull the large loop through the small loop
until the strap is firmly secured.
LOCK LOCK
Write-protected
tab
Write-protected
state

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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.
• The language setting will be retained even if the camera is turned off.
• The provided languages are [English], [Français], [Deutsch], [Español], [Portugués], [Italiano],
[], [ ], and [ ].
Setting the date and time
The Date/Time screen will be presented if/when:
Camera is turned on for the first time (after
setting the language)
Camera is turned on after removing the
batteries/AC power adapter or replacing
the batteries.
When the date and time setting screen appears,
follow these steps to set the correct date and
time. You may skip this procedure by pressing
OK.
1. Enter the values of the year, month, day and time fields by using the /
button. Press OK after all field is set.
To increase a value, press the / button.
To decrease a value, press the / button.

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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. Lower resolution/qual-
ity images take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing im-
ages via e-mail, in a report, or on a web page.
To change image resolution or image quality,
perform the steps below:
1. Turn the mode dial to mode and power on
the camera.
2. Press the button on the rear side of the
camera.
The Record menu appears.
3. Select Image size or Quality by using the /
button.
4. Press the button. Select the image size or
image quality you prefer by using the /
button.
5. Press OK to confirm. To exit the menu screen,
press the button.
Resolution
2048x1536
pixels
1024x768
pixels
640x480
pixels
Quality
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Compression
ratio
4:1
8:1
12:1
4:1
8:1
12:1
4:1
8:1
12:1
8MB internal
memory
3
6
9
12
24
36
30
60
90
* The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the
shooting conditions and settings.
The table below shows the approximate number of shots that you can take at each
setting based on 8MB internal memory or an 8MB SD memory card.

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Taking pictures
RECORD MODE
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
effects.
Using the viewfinder
1. Open the lens cover.
2. Turn the mode dial to mode.
3. Turn the camera on by pressing the button.
4. Compose the picture in the viewfinder.
5. Press the shutter button.
The LED indicator blinks red while the cam-
era is processing a captured image.

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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.
• 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 darkens when in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a
malfunction.
• Using the LCD monitor for an extended period of time may reduce the number of shots you can
take. To conserve battery power and increase the number of shots you can take, turn the LCD
monitor off and use the viewfinder instead.
• Always use the image LCD for macro shots.
• The LCD monitor must be on when Digital zoom is to be used.
Taking pictures by selecting the portrait mode
will produce an image with sharp subject and
indistinct background. The effective range is
between 0.9m and 1.9m.
1. Open the lens cover, turn 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.
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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.
• You can only set the digital zoom at the resolution of 2048x1536 pixels; digital zoom is not
available at the resolution of 1024x768 pixels and 640x480 pixels. When you play back a
"digitally zoomed" image, the image size is 1024x768 pixels.
• The more the image is enlarged, the more pixilated (grainier) the image.
• Digital zoom cannot be used in movie mode.
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Using the digital zoom
By using the digital zoom, images can be enlarged so that the subject appears
closer. However, the more the image is enlarged, the grainier the image will
become. The digital zoom function is only available when you set the LCD monitor
and the digital zoom to ON. To capture a digitally zoomed image, perform the
following steps:
1. Open the lens cover, turn the mode dial to
mode, and power on the camera.
2. Turn the LCD monitor on by pressing the
button.
3. Press OK to activate 2X digital zoom function.
The 2X icon appears on the LCD monitor.
To cancel the digital zoom function, press
OK again.
4. Press the shutter button to capture a "zoomed"
image.