Vivitar VIVICAM 3630 User Manual

Vivicam 3630 Digital Camera User's Manual

Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice........................................................................1

FCC Notice................................................................................................................1

Welcome....................................................................................................................2

About Batteries..........................................................................................................2

Camera Features......................................................................................................3

Computer System Requirements.............................................................................3

Package Contents....................................................................................................4

Nomenclature...........................................................................................................4

Installing Batteries....................................................................................................6

Preparing to Take Images........................................................................................7

Inserting a Compact Flash (CF) Memory Card (optional)........................................7

Removing a Compact Flash (CF) Memory Card.....................................................9

Turning the Camera On and Off..............................................................................10

Turning the LCD Image Display On and Off............................................................11

Setting up your Camera..........................................................................................11

Selecting Image Resolution and Quality..................................................................12

Selecting the Flash mode........................................................................................13

Using the Self-timer.................................................................................................13

Taking an Image.....................................................................................................14

Recording a Movie (Silent Video)............................................................................14

Reviewing Images and Movies on LCD Image Display.........................................15

• Zooming Still Images at Playback................................................................15

• Viewing Multiple Images.............................................................................15

• Displaying a Slide Show.............................................................................15

Erasing Images and Movies........................................................................................16

Formatting Media...................................................................................................16

Connecting Your Camera to a Television................................................................16

Using the Camera with Your PC...........................................................................17

Installing Camera drivers for Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP (Required).............17

Installing Arcsoft Software Application Programs.............................................19

Downloading Images and Movies to Your PC.........................................................19

Playing back Movies on your PC..................................................................19

Downloading Images using PhotoStudio................................................................20

Using PhotoPrinter................................................................................................20

Using Funhouse................................................................................................21

Product Specifications................................................................................................22

Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice

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.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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 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 the unit 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 correcting the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient 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 any experienced TV/radio technician for help.

NOTE:

• Shielded cables are used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B

FCC limits.

• A high electrostatic discharge environment may cause the camera to malfunction.

Reset the camera by taking out the batteries and re-inserting them.

FCC Notice

In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. To comply with

the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules, this device must only be installed on computer equipment certified to comply with the Class B limits.

Use only the supplied USB cable should be used with the product. Operation with non-certified computers, use of a cable other than that supplied, or modification of the device may result in interference to radio or television reception and could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Vivicam 3630 Digital Camera. Please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.

• This camera is not water-resistant and should not be used outdoors in snow

or rain. If accidentally dropped in water, please quickly pour out the water and dry the camera in sunlight or using an air-blower.

• Protect the camera from excessive humidity. It will fog the lens and images will

be blurred.

• Do not expose the camera to sand or dust.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. Always send it to an

authorized service facility for repair.

• To store the camera, wrap it in a clean, soft cloth and place it in a cool, dry,

dust-free place. Do not place the camera directly under the sun or in extreme heat.

• Take care of the lens. Use a soft, damp cloth to clean it.

• Do not scratch the Lens, Status LCD Panel, LCD Image display or Viewfinder.

• If the Status LCD Panel or LCD Image display is damaged, do not touch it.

• Condensation is a problem when bringing cold equipment into a warm room.

Place the camera in a plastic bag so condensation forms on the outside of the bag.

About Batteries

• Battery life is shorter for poor quality alkaline batteries. If you frequently use

the LCD image display and flash, you should use good quality batteries such as camera-rated alkaline batteries. Alkaline or NiMH atteries can be used with this camera. The camera may not function properly if you use poor quality batteries. High power NiMH rechargeable batteries (1300mAH or higher) are highly recommended.

• Make sure all batteries are fresh, or fully charged.

• If the camera fails to start after inserting new batteries (nothing appears on the

Status LCD panel), the batteries may be inserted in wrong orientation.

• The batteries may explode or cause burns if disassembled, recharged,

shorted, exposed to high temperature, or disposed of in a fire.

• Ensure that the battery orientation is correct when placing them in the camera

• Batteries may feel warm after being used for some time.

• Remove the batteries if you will not use the camera for one month or longer.

Camera Features

1. Two-mega-pixel CCD image sensor

2. Maximum image resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels

3. Two image resolution (Full and Half) and three image quality settings (High, Normal and Economy)

4. Still images in common in JPEG file format

5. 1.5-inch color TFT LCD image display (312 x 230 pixels)

6. USB port for connection to a PC

7. Built-in four-mode flash (Automatic, On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction modes)

8. Compatible with Compact Flash Type 1memory cards (4MB to 256MB)

9. Tripod mounting socket (1/4” – 20)

10. Uses 4 x AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries

11. Automatic Exposure Compensation and White Balance

12. 2X Digital Zoom

13. TV output port for connection to a TV

14. Slide show playback capability

15. Date/Time setting

16. Automatic power off to save battery power

17. Self-Timer with 10-second delay

18. Silent Movie capture mode (no audio or sound)

Computer System Requirements

• PC with a 300MHz Pentium-class microprocessor and a CD-ROM drive

• Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP

• 64MB RAM

• 500MB of available hard disk space (for applications and images)

• Color display monitor display supporting 16-bit color or better

• Available USB port

Package Contents

• Vivicam 3630 Digital Camera

• Program CD (Application Software, User’s Manual, camera drivers)

• USB cable

• TV cable

• Quick Start Guide

• User’s Manual

• Hand Strap

• 4 x AA batteries

Note: The contents of your camera kit may be slightly different depending upon the options and accessories specified by your retailer or dealer. See retail package for precise contents and inclusions.

Nomenclature

Front panel

Hand strap mount

Back panel

Operation status indicator

Viewfinder window

LED

Viewfinder

LCD monitor

Lens

4-way button

Flash

Menu button Movie/Delete button Display button

Menu button: The button will invoke or hide the option and setting menus on the LCD image display. The menu button can also cancel actions

Movie/Delete button: Sets camera to Movie mode or Delete mode Display button:

• In Record mode: Turns LCD image display on or off

• In Playback mode: Toggles from full screen to 3 x 3 thumbnails display

to slide show mode.

4-way button: makes selections:

• UP

• DOWN

• RIGHT

• LEFT

Top panel

Flash button

Status LCD

Self-timer button

Mode dial

Resolution button

Power button: Turns the camera on or off Resolution button: Changes image resolution and quality settings Self-timer button: Turns the self-timer on or off Flash button: Toggles the built-in flash through Automatic, Red-Eye

Reduction, On, and Off modes Mode dial:

Power button

Shutter

• Record mode : For capturing images or movies (without audio)

• Playback mode : For reviewing images or movies

Shutter: Used to capture images & movies; confirms actions

Side panel

Video Port USB Port

USB Port: For connecting to a PC Video Port: For connecting to television with Video input

Bottom panel

Tripod mount

Battery compartment

CF card compartment

Installing Batteries

1. Slide and lift open battery compartment cover

2. Insert 4 AA batteries into the battery compartment, making sure the polarities are oriented exactly as shown:

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