Vivitar Vivicam 3725 User manual

Vivicam 3725 User Manual
English
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Warranty Policy
This camera is under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
In case of defects in materials or workmanship, we will replace or repair the camera free of charge.
This warranty applies to the camera only. This warranty does not include batteries, or other
accessories that have not been manufactured by our company. This warranty will not be honored if
the camera has been mishandled or tampered with, or altered by anyone other than the manufacturer.
Other than for the warranty herein, we are not responsible for loss, damage, or inconvenience of
any kind.
A defective camera being returned under warranty must be accompanied by a brief description of
the difficulties encountered and also by a proof of purchase with the date of purchase clearly indicated.
All related transportation costs and insurance are at the owner's expense. Any alteration of this
warranty cannot be made without the written approval from our company.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in commercial 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, detectable by
turning the equipment in question 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
distance between the equipment and the receiver; Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different
circuit than that which the receiver is connected to; Or consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
NOTE
A shielded-type DC power cable incorporated with a ferrite core is required in order to meet the
FCC emission limits and also to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception.
Use only shielded I/O cable incorporated with a ferrite core to connect this equipment to host computer
and TV set. Shielded A.C. power cable and shielded I/O cables are required in order to meet the
FCC emission limits. It is essential that only the supplied power cord and I/O cable(s) be used.

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Warning
Do not use this 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 states.
Operating the camera in any of these situations may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
(batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using theAC 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 your local
authorized service facility and request repairs. never attempt to repair this camera yourself
as this is dangerous.
Do not use the camera if any water has entered the camera.
Turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries orAC 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 your local authorized service
facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
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 your 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 orAC 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 your local authorized service
facility.
Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

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Warning
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 camera at the beach on near water.
Water in the camera may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access
points such as the memory card slot. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not attempt to modify this 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
local authorized service facility.
Avoid using this camera in the bathrooms.
Exposure to excessive moisture may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter.
This may cause an electrical shock.
Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle.
This may cause a traffic accident.

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Caution
Do not place this camera in damp or dusty locations.
This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not place this 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.
Do not leave this camera in a location subject to extremely high temperatures,
such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight.
Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and
internal 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 camea 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 handing the camera ,always unplug it 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 may result in an electrical shock.

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Caution
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 dapter 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 your 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 battery ( - 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
9Preparation
9 Checking Accessories
9 Name of Parts
12 Preparing the Power Supply
13 Inserting/Removing the CompactFlash Card
14 Attaching the Neck Strap and Lens Cap
14 Setting the Menu Display Language and Time/Date
16 Auto Recording
16 Taking Pictures
16 Number of recordable images
17 Zoom Control
17 Focus Lock Recording
17 Selecting the Subject Modes
17 Macro Mode
18 Portrait Mode
18 Landscape Mode
18 Night Portrait Mode
18 Text Mode
18 Selecting the Flash Modes
18 Auto Flash Mode
18 Fill-in Flash Mode
18 Flash Off Mode
19 Red-Eye Reduction Mode
19 Selecting the Drive Modes
19 Self-Timer Mode
19 Continuous Advanced Mode
19 Bracketing Mode
20 Exposure Compensation
20 Quickview and Deletion
21 Manual Recording
21 Changing the Exposure Modes
21 Long Time Exposure
21 Changing the Focus Modes
22 Changing the White Balance
22 Changing the ISO
22 Recording in Black and White
Contents
chapter 1
chapter 2
chapter 3

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23 Movie Recording
23 Recording movies with the Remote Control
24 Playback Images
24 Viewing Images
24 Viewing Movies
24 Viewing Multiple Images (Index Playback)
24 Enlarged Playback
25 Viewing Images on a TV
26 Advanced Operating Modes and Menus
26 Navigating the menu
27 Auto Recording Mode Menu
27 Image Size
27 Quality
27 Voice Memo
28 Date Imprint
28 Digital Zoom
28 Inst. Playback
29 Manual Recording Mode Menu
29 Exposure Mode
30 White Balance
31 Focus Mode
31 Sensitivity
32 Full-time AF
32 Metering Mode
32 Exposure Bracket
32 Color Mode
33 Playback Mode Menu
33 Delete
33 Lock
34 Index Format
34 Slide show
35 Print
35 Copy
36 Setup Mode Menu
36 LCD Brightness
36 Format
36 Power Save
36 Beep
36 Language
chapter 4
chapter 5
chapter 6

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36 File Number (#) Memory
37 Select Folder
37 Reset Default
37 Date/Time Set
37 Date Format
37 Video Output
38 Transferring data to the Computer
38 System Requirements
38 Driver Installation
38 Downloading Images
39 Viewing Images on a PC
39 Playing back Movie on a PC
40 LED messages
41 Specifications
chapter 7
chapter 8
chapter 9

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Preparation
Thanks you for purchasing this digital camera. Here below we will guide you through the whole
picture taking process, please read this User's Manual carefully and keep them in a safe place for
future reference.
Checking Accessories
Software CD-ROM
AV Cable, USB Cable
Battery
Remote Control
Lens Cap
Pouch and Neck Strap
Owner's Manual, Quick Start Guide
CompactFlashTM Memory Card ( optional )
Names of Parts
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Main switch
Subject mode button
Shutter button
Exposure compensation button
Self-timer/Drive mode button
Flash mode/Magnification button
Status LCD
Remote control receiver
Self-timer/Remote control LED
Viewfinder window
Flash
Strap holder
Lens
Battery door
Battery door lock
Tripod socket
Viewfinder
LCD monitor
5-way button( (T)/ (W)/ /
and center Enter buttons)
Terminal door release
Menu button
QV/Delete button
Display button
Card access LED
Terminal door
AC adapter terminal
A/V out terminal
USB terminal
CF card slot
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Main switch
Auto mode : Images can be recorded using default settings.
Manual mode : Images can be recorded using manual settings.
Playback mode : Images recorded can be played back on the
LCD monitor.
Movie mode : Digital video clips can be recorded using this mode.
Setup mode : Various camera functions and operation
settings can be customized.
PC mode : Data can be transferred to a PC.
Power OFF : The camera is turned off.
5-way button
Used for zoom operation and menu operation. Pressing the center
acts as the ENTER button.
- to display menus of various camera modes.
- to quick view or delete recorded images
-to toggle the Color LCD monitor with information on, with information off and monitor off.
Status LCD
Enter
button
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PORTRAIT
LANDSCAPE
NIGHT PORTRAIT
TEXT
Subject mode indicators
White balance indicator
Manual focus indicator
Camera sensitivity indicator
Spot metering indicator
Exposure compensation indicator
Exposure mode indicators
Flash mode indicators
Image size display
Image quality display
Drive mode indicators
Microphone indicator
Battery level indicator
Frame counter(when the camera switches to PC
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Color LCD Monitor Indicators
Camera mode Focus signal
Flash mode Frame counter
Exposure compensation Drive mode
White Balance indicator Macro mode
Exposure mode / Subject mode Battery level
Shutter speed Image quality
Metering mode Image size
Aperture Digital zoom
Camera shake warning Focus Frame
Camera sensitivity (ISO) Spot metering
Manual Focus AF sensors
Preparing the Power Supply
Always turn the main switch to the OFF position before changing power supply.
Loading the batteries
1. Slide the battery door lock to open position .
2. Slide the battery door in the direction indicated by the arrow.
3. InsertAA batteries (4 units) with polarity as shown in the diagram inside the battery compartment.
4. Close the battery door and slide the battery door lock to close position .
AA alkaline batteries and AA nickel-hydrogen batteries can be used.
Do not use a mix of different types, manufactures, classifications of batteries.
Rechargeable batteries cannot be charged in the camera.
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Battery life indicator
Located on the status LCD, the battery life indicator is active at all times while the camera is on. It
shows you the power level of the batteries. The number of pictures that can be taken varies according
to the performance and usage conditions of the batteries.
Full battery power
Low battery power
No battery power
Using the AC adapter
The AC adapter allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet. It is
recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use.
1. Remove the DC terminal cover.
2. Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into AC adapter terminal.
3. Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.
Always use the AC adapter from the manufacture. Otherwise fire and/or electrical shock
may occur as a result.
When carrying the camera overseas, check with a travel agency, etc., and prepare a
conversion adapter suitable for the power plug of the destination country in advance.
Auto shut-off function
When using the camera with batteries and no operation is made for a certain time, the camera
power will automatically turn off to prevent battery depletion. To restore from auto shut-off, press
the menu, quick view, display or 5-way controller button, or switch the main switch to another
position. The time for auto shut-off is factory set to 1 min, and the setting can be changed in the
SET-UP menu. (See page 36.)
Note: The auto shut-off function operates even when using the AC adapter.
Inserting/Removing the CompactFlash Card
Always turn the main switch to the OFF position and confirm the card access LED is off before
inserting/removing the CompactFlash Card, otherwise the card may be damaged.
Inserting the card
1. Slide down the terminal door release to open the terminal door.
2. Face the label of the CompactFlash Card toward the front of the camera and the end of the
connector toward the card slot.
3. Carefully insert the card into the camera until a click is heard. The card Eject button pops out.

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4. Close the terminal door.
CompactFlash Card cannot be inserted and locked if the front/back sides or the up/down
direction are incorrect.
Do not use force when inserting CompactFlash Card. Damage may occur to the connector
section.
The storage capability of the CompactFlash card will diminish with extended use. It may be
necessary to purchase a new card periodically.
If the card-not-recognized message appears, the inserted card in the camera may need to
be formatted. When a card is formatted, all the data on the card is permanently erased.
If the unable-to-use card message appears, the card is not
compatible with the camera and cannot be formatted.
Removing the card
1. Open the terminal door.
2. Press the Eject button. The card will unlock and eject.
3. Close the terminal door.
Warning :
Improper use of the CompactFlash Card may cause
data loss or damage. It is recommended to make a
backup copy of any important data in another storage
media, such as hard disk, CD-ROM, etc.
Keep away foreign objects from the terminal section.
Keep away from static electricity and electromagnetic fields.
Do not bend, drop or apply excessive force.
Keep away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight when using and for storage.
Attaching the Neck Strap and
Lens Cap
1. Attach the small strap to the lens cap. (1) (2)
2. Attach the neck strap to the camera strap
holder and the lens cap strap. (3)
Setting the Menu Display Language and Time/Date
To set the Language:
1.Turn the Main Switch to SETUP mode. SETUP menu appears on LCD.
2.Press button until the Language item is highlighted.
3.Press the button to display the language options. Use the / buttons to highlight the new
setting.
4.Press the Enter button to select the highlighted language.
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To set the Date/Time:
5. Press the button to scroll up the menu to the section tab on the top.
6. Press the buttons to select the Custom 2 tab.
7. Press the button until the Date/Time set item is highlighted. Press the button , then press
Enter button.
8. Select a field (month, day, year, hour, minutes) by
pressing the / buttons. (The pair of
arrowheads that appears over a field indicates
that it is currently selected.)
9. Press the / buttons to increase/decrease
the value in a field.
10. When you are done changing the date and time
settings, press the Enter button.

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Auto Recording
Turn the main switch to , all camera operations are fully automatically. It allows you to concentrate
on the actual image to record. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging systems will work together to
bring beautiful results effortless.Although many of the camera's system in this mode are automatic,
several camera operations can be optimized. Options are subject mode, flash mode, drive mode,
EV compensation, image size and image quality.
Taking Pictures
1. Make sure that a CompactFlash Card is properly inserted.(Page 13)
2. Set the main switch to . The lens will extend.
3. Select the image size and quality. (page 27 )
4. Press the MODE button to set the subject mode. (page 17)
5. Look through the viewfinder and then press the (W) and (T) buttons to set the subject size
and the image composition. (page 17)
6. Lightly press the shutter button (halfway) to lock the focus and exposure.
The Focus and Flash LED will light steadily and the focus and exposure will be locked.
Releasing the finger from the shutter button after locking the focus position will cancel the
focus lock.
If the subject to focus is not in the center of the viewfinder, perform "Focus Lock Recording"
(page 17 ).
7. Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens. (page 17)
8. Gently press the shutter button completely.
The card access LED will light indicating image data is being written to the CompactFlash
card. When LED turns off, the writing process is completed.
Number of recordable images
The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the
CompactFlash card at the camera's image quality and size settings. If the settings are changed, the
frame counter adjusts accordingly. The number of recordable images may vary depending on the
recorded subject and the capacity of the memory card, or if there are files other than images, or
when recording is made while switching the picture quality /resolution.
Image Size 2048x1536 1600x1200 1280x960 640x480
Image Quality
Super fine 1 2 4 15
Fine 8 14 20 47
Standard 15 23 32 63
Economy 24 35 45 78
*The values shown above are guides when recording using the same image size and quality on a 16 MB SanDisk CompactFlash
card.
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Zoom Control
This camera features two types of zooming, optical zooming and digital zooming (2X). The optical
zoom range is equivalent to 35 - 140mm in a 35mm camera.
Optical Zoom
1. Press the (W) button, the subject will move the lens towards to the wide-angle position,
meaning zoom away from your subject.
2. Press the (T) button, will move the lens towards to the telephoto position, meaning zoom in
your subject.
Digital zoom
1. Turn on the LCD monitor
2. Press the button until the lens has been moved to the maximum telephoto position.
3. Press the button again will activate the digital zoom.
X2.0 will be displayed on the Color LCD.
To cancel the digital zoom, press the button.
Focus Lock Recording
For normal recording, aim at the subject using the entire viewfinder area. To focus, position the
subject within the diagonally-lined center area of [ ] located at the center of the viewfinder. If the
subject to record is not in the center of the viewfinder, position the subject so that it falls within the
focus frame and lightly press the shutter button (halfway). While continuing to hold the shutter
button down lightly (halfway), re-position the subject for the desired composition and gently press
the shutter button down completely to record.
Focus Range
Lens Position Effective focus range
Wide-angle lens position 0.5 m ~
Telephoto lens position 0.9 m ~
Macro 0.16 m ~ 0.6 m
All distances are measured from the CCD.
Selecting the Subject Modes
By selecting a preset subject mode using the MODE button, the subject can be recorded in the
optimal condition. Pressing the MODE button will cycle through the subject modes: macro, portrait,
landscape, night portrait, text and the original normal mode. The selected subject mode is pointed
by the arrow icon on the status LCD.
(Macro) Mode
Used when the subject is within a distance range of between 16cm and 60cm from the CCD. When
the macro mode is selected, the lens will automatically zoom to the correct position. The LCD
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cannot be used because of parallax. The flash will not fire when set to an auto flash mode.
(Portrait) Mode
Optimized to reproduce soft skin tones and a slight defocusing of the background. Most portraits
look best at a telephoto setting; the longer focal length does not exaggerate facial features and the
shallower depth of field softens the background.
(Landscape) Mode
Optimized to produce sharp, colorful landscapes. Used when recording scenery. The flash will not
fire in this mode when set to auto flash mode.
(Night Portrait) Mode
Used when recording portrait with night scenes. Set the flash mode to fill-in flash when taking
portraits, and ask your subject not to move after the flash burst ; the shutter will still be open for the
background exposure. Under low light conditions, the shutter speed will become slow. Since this
may result in the image becoming blurred, use of a tripod is also recommended.
(TEXT) Mode
Used for the crisp reproduction of black text on white background. The flash will not fire in this mode
when set to an auto flash mode. Use of a tripod is recommended.
Selecting the Flash Modes
Toggle the flash mode button to select Auto flash, Fill-in, Off, Auto flash with Red-Eye Reduction,
Fill-in flash with Red-Eye Reduction until the desired mode is displayed. The flash recording range
is 0.5 to 3.5m when the camera is set to wide-angle position and 0.9 to 3.0m when set to telephoto
position.
(Auto flash) Mode
When recording in a dark place and backlit conditions, the camera will automatically determine
whether the flash is necessary.
(Fill-in Flash) Mode
Used to soften dark shadows on the face of the subject due to back light, strong direct light or
sunlight. The flash will always be used regardless of the surrounding brightness.
(Flash Off) Mode
Used when recording in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when utilizing the night
view or indoor lighting for recording. The flash will always be off during recording.
Under low light conditions, the shutter speed will become slow. Since this may result in the image
becoming blurred, use of a tripod is recommended. The camera shake warning may appear when
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(Red-eye Reduction) Mode
Pre-flash is performed before the main flash to reduce the red-eye; an effect caused by light reflected
from the retina. Use in low-light conditions when photographing people or animals. The pre-flashes
contract the pupils of the subject's eyes.
Note: The red-eye reduction may have little effect if the subject is not directly facing the pre-flash or
main flash, or when there is some distance between the camera and the subject.
Selecting the Drive Modes
Toggle the drive mode button to select single frame advance (default), self-timer/remote control,
continuous advance, bracketing until the desired mode is displayed.
Single frame advance - To take a single picture each time the shutter button is pressed.
Self-timer/remote control - To delay the release of the shutter.
Continuous advance - To take multiple pictures when the shutter button is pressed and held.
Bracketing - To take a series of three images with differing exposures.
(Self-timer) Mode
This mode automatically releases the shutter after a delay so that the person making the recording
can be included in the image. The self-timer LED on the front of the camera will blink in red and the
shutter will be released after about 10 seconds.
To cancel the self-timer during the 10-sec countdown, press the drive mode button.
(Continuous Advance) Mode
Continuous advance acts like a motor drive on a film camera. Number of images that can be captured
at a time. The rate of the capture depends on the image quality and image size setting.The maximum
rate of capture is 1.0fps. This mode cannot be used with the image quality of Superfine.The following
chart lists the maximum number of images that can be captured with different image quality and
image size combinations.
Image Size 2048x1536 1600x1200 1280x960 640x480
Image Quality
Fine 4 5 7 14
Standard 5 7 10 19
Economy 8 11 14 25
(Bracketing) Mode
This mode makes a three image bracket of a scene. Bracketing is a method of taking a series of
images with different exposures. The order of the bracket series is normal exposure, underexposure
and overexposure. The exposure bracket in Auto Recording mode is set to 0.5 EV increments. In
Manual Recording mode, the increments can be set to 0.3, 0.5 or 1.0. (page 32)