Vivitar 3665 User Manual

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Vivicam 3665 User Manual

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.

WARNINGS

 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. 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 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 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 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.

 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 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.

 Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter. This may cause an

electrical shock.

CAUTIONS

 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.

 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 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 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUICK START................................ 7

Recording images/movie files................7

Playing images.......................................8

INTRODUCTION............................. 9

Package contents .................................. 9

Optional accessories ............................. 9

Connecting this camera to other

devices...................................................10

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

CAMERA ........................................ 11

Front view............................................... 11

Rear view ...............................................12

Mode dial ............................................... 13

LED indicators........................................14

Status LCD .............................................15

GETTING STARTED ...................... 16

Installing the batteries............................ 16

Using the AC power adapter (optional) .16

Loading the memory card......................17

Attaching the strap.................................17

Setting the language and date/time.......18

IMAGE RECORDING ..................... 19

Auto photography .................................. 19

Viewfinder photography....................................19

LCD monitor photography ................................ 20

Quick playback ......................................21

Zoom photography ................................22

Digital zoom photography......................23

Self-timer photography ..........................24

Macro photography ...............................25

Flash photography .................................26

Setting the image resolution and quality 27

Record menu .........................................29

Manual photography.............................. 30

Manual record menu.............................. 31

IMAGE PLAYBACK........................ 33

Single-frame playback ...........................33

Zoom playback ...................................... 34

Thumbnail display.................................. 35

Slideshow display .................................. 36

Deleting images .....................................37

Playback menu ......................................38

MOVIE RECORDING...................... 40

Movie recording .....................................40

Movie playback...................................... 41

Movie menu............................................42

SETUP MODE ................................ 43

TRANSFERRING IMAGES TO

YOUR COMPUTER ........................ 46

System requirements ............................. 46

Step 1: Installing the USB driver on

Windows.................................................47

Installing the USB driver on Macintosh.. 47 Step 2: Connecting this camera to your

computer................................................ 48

Step 3: Downloading images................. 49

Windows computers ..........................................49

Macintosh computers ........................................49

EDITING IMAGES .......................... 50

Installing MGI PhotoSuite....................... 50

Installing MGI PhotoVista .......................51

USING USER’S MANUAL.............. 52

INST ALLING ACROBA T READER 53 USING THIS CAMERA AS A PC

CAMERA ........................................ 54

System requirements for

videoconferencing ................................. 54

Step 1: Installing the PC camera driver .55 Step 2: Connecting this camera to your

computer................................................ 56

Step 3: Running software application

(for example: Windows NetMeeting)......57

SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 58

QUICK START

Recording images/movie files

Power on the camera.

Set the mode dial to 

record mode or manual record mode or movie mode. 

To zoom in on the subject, press the button. To zoom out on the subject, press the button.

 Press the shutter button.

Press and hold the shutter button down halfway to focus the subject. Press the shutter button down fully. (In movie mode, press the shutter butto down again will stop recording.)

Playing images

Set the mode dial to mode.

The last image will display on the LCD monitor.

Press the buttons to select 

your desired image.

To select the next image, press the button. To select the previous image, press the butto

Playback shortcut

You can view the last recorded image on the LCD monitor by pressing the button in the ,

modes.

INTRODUCTION

Package contents

 Digital camera  USB cable  Video cable  Software CD-ROM  User’s manual  Wrist strap  Lens cap with lens strap

Optional accessories

 Memory card  AC power adapter  Camera pouch  4xAA alkaline batteries

Connecting this camera to other devices

USB

Computer

Downloading/Editing images on a computer

CD-RW

Recording images onto C

DPOF

Camera

Printer/Card Printer

Printing images

NTSC/PAL

TV

Viewing images on TV

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front view

Menu button Quality/

Resolution button 

Status LCD

Mode dial

Shutter button

Strap eyelet

Flash mode button Flash  Viewfinder window Self-timer lamp Lens

Rear view

Mode dial

Manual record mode

Mode Description

Record mode camera automatically sets the focusing and exposure in this mode,

Manual record mode allows you to manually adjust the white balance and exposure

Playback mode allows you to view the recorded images/movie files Movie mode allows you to record moving images in AVI format Setup mode allows you to change the preset settings

Record mode

is suitable for quick shooting

compensation during photography

Setup mode   Movie mode

Playback mode

LED indicators

LED Color Status Description Sound

LED1 Orange On Power on No LED1 Orange Blinking When detecting the system error Yes (3) * LED1 Orange On Flash charging No

LED1 Orange Blinking Image processing No

LED1 Orange Blinking When transferring images to your No

LED2 Green On System ready Yes (1) * LED2 Green On Ready to record (after AF is locked) Yes (1) * Self-timer Red Blinking Self-timer function is activated Yes (1) *

*(3) represents the camera beeps three times *(1) represents the camera beeps one time

(compression/Decompression)

computer

GETTING STARTED

Choose either one of the following methods for the power supply.

Installing the batteries

1. Make sure the camera is off.

2. Unlock and slide the battery cover in the direction of the open arrow.

3. Insert the batteries (Alkaline or Lithium) according to the po-

larity marks (+ or -) shown on the inner side of the battery cover.

4. Close and lock the battery cover to make sure it is firmly closed.

Using the AC power adapter (optional)

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.

3. Connect the other end to a wall outlet.

Loading the memory card

Use the memory card to record and store images.

1. Make sure the camera is off.

2. Open the card cover.

3. Insert the memory card in the direction of the arrow.

4. Close the card cover.

Attaching the strap

1. Thread one end of the lens strap through the strap eyelet on the camera and pull the other end through the loop until the loop fits tightly against the strap eyelet.

2. Apply the same way on the wrist strap.

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