Vivitar 3765 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

3 Mega Pixel Digital Camera

About this Manual

This manual makes using the ViviCam 3765 Camera as easy as possible. Information in this manual has been checked for accuracy; however, the information is subject to change without notice.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Getting Started .............................................................. 1

Safety Information .................................................................. 2

Included Components .......................................................... 4

Camera Overview.................................................................. 5

Front View................................................................... 5

Back View................................................................... 7

Bottom View............................................................. 10

Inserting a Memory Card .................................................... 11

Installing the Batteries .......................................................... 13

Selecting a Language ......................................................... 15

Setting the Time and Date .................................................. 17

Chapter 2 - Capturing Images ........................................................ 21

Preparing the Camera ........................................................ 21

Selecting the Camera Mode ............................................. 22

Framing the Shot................................................................... 22

Zooming and Shooting ........................................................ 23

Turning off the Camera ....................................................... 23

Chapter 3 - Reviewing Your Images ............................................... 24

Switching to Playback Mode ............................................. 24

Full-Screen Review .................................................. 24

Thumbnail Review ................................................... 25

Chapter 4 - Connecting to a Computer ....................................... 26

Installing Software................................................................. 28

Transferring Images to your Computer ............................. 31

PC/web Camera mode ...................................................... 31

Chapter 5 - Mode / Operation Guide............................................ 33

(Still-Image) Capture Mode................................................ 33

Movie Mode .......................................................................... 34

Preset Modes......................................................................... 35

Landscape ............................................................... 35

Portrait ....................................................................... 36

Night Scene.............................................................. 36

Self-Timer................................................................... 36

Macro........................................................................ 37

Playback Mode .................................................................... 37

Setup Mode........................................................................... 38

Delete All .................................................................. 39

Format ....................................................................... 39

Quality....................................................................... 40

Buzzer ........................................................................ 41

Date/Time................................................................. 41

Memory Type ........................................................... 42

Language................................................................. 43

Video Out ................................................................. 43

ISO.............................................................................. 44

Welcome Screen..................................................... 44

PC/Web Camera Mode...................................................... 45

Chapter 6 - the LCD Display ............................................................ 46

LCD Icon Descriptions .......................................................... 47

Appendix 1 – Button Function Guide ............................................. 49

Appendix 2 – Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 50

Chapter 1 – Getting Started

This chapter provides an overview of the features of the Vivicam 3675 camera overview and instructions on getting started.

V3765 Features:

• 3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom

• Autofocus lens with macro function

• Native resolution of 2048 x 1472

• Interpolated resolution up to 2496 x 2016

• Color LCD viewfinder screen

• Optical viewfinder

• 16 MB Internal memory (14 MB available for image

storage)

• Uses Secure Digital (SD) or MMC memory cards (not included) for memory expansion (up to 256 MB)

• Movie Clip Recording capability, with audio

• USB 1.1 interface (Mass-storage class)

• Automatic exposure with user-defined exposure

capability

• Four-mode integral Flash

• Automatic White Balance with Preset Modes

• 10-second Timer mode

• Full screen or Thumbnail image review

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Safety Information

• Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder. Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.

• Do not disassemble the camera. Touching the internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction take the product to an authorized service center for inspection.

• Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should the LCD display break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass. Prevent the liquid from touching the skin, eyes, or mouth.

• Observe proper precautions when handling batteries. The camera uses only size AA batteries. Batteries may leak or explode if handled improperly. Remove the batteries from the camera if you are going to store the camera for an extended period of time. Ensure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing batteries. Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat. Discontinue use immediately if you notice any changes in the battery such as discoloration, deformation or leakage.

• Observe 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 imaging infants - keep the flash at a distance of at least 1 meter from infants' eyes.

• WARNING: Handling the USB and Video cables on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash your hands after handling.

Safety Information

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:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

4. 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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Included Components

The V3765 digital camera typically comes equipped with the following components. Check to make sure all items are included.

Note, however, that included accessories and components will vary, as specified by different retailers. Check with your retailer for specifics.

1. User's Manual 5. Quick Reference Guide

2. Soft Carrying Case 6. V3765 Digital Camera

3. Two (2) AA Alkaline Batteries 7. Installation CD-ROM

4. Video Cable 8. USB Cable

Camera Overview

The front, rear, and bottom views of the camera are shown on the following pages. Take a moment to review these illustrations to familiarize your self with the terms used in this manual.

Front View

1. Shutter Button: Press this button to capture images, or to select menu options.

2. Integral Flash: The flash allows the camera to capture images in low light conditions and can

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also be used in bright conditions to fill unwanted shadows.

3. Self-Timer LED: When the Self-Timer option is selected this LED blinks for ten seconds after the Shutter Button is pressed. At the end of the tensecond countdown the camera captures an image.

4. Light Sensor: Light measurements are made with this sensor. The camera detects the ambient light level and determines whether or not the flash should fire. Be careful not to block this sensor while capturing images.

5. Viewfinder: The viewfinder helps you frame an image. The actual image, however, is captured with the lens and not the viewfinder. For macro shots (close ups) use the LCD display for framing accuracy.

6. Lens: The lens focuses light onto the image sensor. For the optimal image quality, care should be taken to ensure that the lens remains free of dust, fingerprints, and scratches.

7. Microphone: Records audio when you use the camera for capturing movie clips.

Rear View

1. Status LED: This LED will flash orange when the

2. Optical Viewfinder: The optical viewfinder is used

Camera Overview

camera is powered-on, or while the camera is processing an image. When the camera is again ready to capture an image or accept user commands, the LED will be solid green.

to frame your images. The optical viewfinder is essential for conditions of extreme brightness or darkness. The actual image is captured through the lens and not the viewfinder.

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3. Power Button: Press this button to turn on the camera. Press it again to turn the camera off.

WB/Delete: In capture mode press this button to cycle through White Balance presets. In playback mode use this button to delete images.

Strobe / Copy: In capture mode this button sets the flash mode. In playback mode, it copies images from internal camera memory to an SD/MMC Card (if present.)

Zoom Out Key: In capture mode, press this key to zoom out. In playback mode if pressed repeatedly it switches between thumbnail and full-screen views. If zooming in on an image during Playback, pressing this key zooms back out again.

Zoom In Key: In capture mode, press this key to zoom in on your subject. In Playback mode, use this key to zoom in on an image.

8. Shutter Button: Press this button to capture a digital image. When navigating the camera's options menus, use it to select menu items.

9. Power Jack: Use this plug if using an AC Adapter or an external power source. (Not included)

10. Video Out Jack: Connect the video cable here (and the other end to your television set) to use the camera as a digital video camera or to playback your images on a TV.

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11. USB Port: The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect the camera to a computer for transferring images. The USB port also enables PC users to use the camera as a PC/web Camera.

12. Hand Strap Loop: Attach the hand strap to this loop for ease of carrying.

13. Mode Dial: Rotate to select the camera mode: Movie, Preset, Capture, Playback, Setup, or PC/web Camera.

Down Button: Used to move down through

14. menus and to cycle to the next during image Playback.

Up Button: Used to move up through menus

15. and to cycle to the previous image during image Playback.

16.

Display Button: Press to cycle through the various display options: LCD, backlight and status information; LCD and backlight; LCD off; histogram.

17. LCD Display: You may use the LCD display to preview and frame your images. Always use the LCD display for framing macro shots. In conditions of extreme brightness or darkness use the optical viewfinder. While in the Setup menu, use the LCD to view messages and configure the camera.

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Bottom View

1. Tripod Socket: Attaches the camera to a common tripod using the popular ¼-20 thread. (Tripod not included.) Use a tripod to hold the camera steady, especially for low light night images.

2. Battery / Memory Card Cover: Opens to allow access to the battery chamber and memory card slot.

3. Memory Card Slot: Holds an optional SD or MMC memory card to store images. For more information on memory cards refer to other sections of this manual including “Memory Type”

4. Battery Chamber: Requires two AA alkaline batteries. You may also use AA NiMH rechargeable batteries.

Inserting a Memory Card

To insert a memory card:

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Open the battery / memory card compartment by pressing the cover and sliding in the direction of the arrow as shown.

Inserting a Memory Card

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3. Insert the memory card with circuitry (pins) first. The notched corner of the memory card points towards the camera lens. The manufacturers label on the memory card will face the front (lens side) of the camera.

4. Close the battery / memory card cover.

Notch

Note: The maximum usable memory card for the 3765 camera is 256 MB

Installing the Batteries

To install or replace the batteries:

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the camera by pressing the cover and sliding in the direction of the arrow as shown.

Installing the Batteries

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