Vivitar Vivicam 3632 User Manual
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1 Product Overview……………………………………………………………………… …………… 3
2 Getting Started…………………………………………………………………………………...…. 3
2.1 Loading the Batteries……………………………………………………………………..….. 3
2.2 Attach the hand Strap ………………………………………………………...………..……. 3
2.3 Inserting and Removing an SD/MMC Memory Card (Optional).………………….…..…. 4
2.4 Turning the Camera Power ON/OFF………………………………………………………. 4
2.5 Capturing Images……………………………………………………………………….……. 4
3 Camera Controls and Displays …………………………………………………………….…… 5
3.1 Camera Mode………………………………………………………………………………… 5
3.2 Playback Mode……………………………………………………………………………….. 8
4 Connecting Your Camera to Your Computer……………………………………...…………… 11
4.1 Installing the USB Driver……………………………………………………………………… 11
4.2 Transferring Images to your Computer…………………………………...……..…………. 11
4.3 Printing your Images……………………………………………………………………………11
4.4 PC/Web Camera Mode…………………………………………………………………………11
5 Using the V3632 Camera with VideoImpression 1.6…………………………………………. 13
5.1 Installing VideoImpression 1.6 …………………………………………………………….. 13
5.2 Using Your Camera with VideoImpression 1.6……………….…………………………….. 13
6 Vivicam 3632 Specifications…………………………………..…………………………….….. 16
Revised 01 July 03
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The parts of the camera are identified below. For more information on the function of each part, refer
to the following sections.
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Insert two AA batteries into the Battery
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Attach the hand strap shown in the illustration.
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The Vivicam 3632 has 16 MB resident (internal) flash memory. Of this, 14 MB is available to store
your images and movie clips. You may wish to purchase a Secure Digital (SD) or Multi-Media Card
(MMC) memory card to extend the image storage capacity of your camera. Note that when an SD or
MMC card is used with the Vivicam 3632, the camera will automatically use the memory card in
preference to the internal memory.
Inserting an SD/MMC Card: Open the memory card compartment door by lifting the small handle
molded into the edge of the memory compartment door. Insert an SD or MMC Card into the memory.
Orient the memory card with the pins to be inserted first, and the face of the memory card (with
manufacturers logo and card capacity information) facing the back of the camera (the side with LCD
display.) The card will click into place. Close the memory card door.
Removing an SD/MMC Card: Open the memory card door. Push slightly on the memory card
and it will partially eject so that you may grasp the card by its back edge.
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Power ON: Press and hold the POWER BUTTON for two to three seconds until the LED
Indicator illuminates green. You will hear an audible tone sequence as the camera powers
up.
Power OFF: Press and hold the POWER BUTTON for one to two seconds until you hear
an audible tone sequence.
Auto Power OFF: To conserve battery power, the camera will automatically shut down in
60 seconds if no camera operations are utilized.
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For detailed descriptions of setting options, refer to the “Camera Control and Displays” section.
Power up your Camera: The camera will always power-up and be prepared to capture
still images, as this is the most common use. (You may then switch to burst or movie modes.)
Focus Adjustment: Slide the Focus Switch to the up (normal) position, or down (macro)
position to set the range-of-focus to either Macro (close-up) or Normal. Select the Macro
position when your subject is closer than 24 inches. Select the Normal position when the
subject is beyond 24 inches. (The icons on the camera present a flower for close-up, and a
mountain for distance shooting.)
Flash Setting Adjustment: Turn the flash on or off according to the scene lighting
conditions. Note that the camera will generally work faster when the flash is set to OFF.
Frame the Subject: Use the viewfinder or LCD image display to compose your picture.
Zoom in and out on the subject by pressing Up or Down on the Multi Selector button.
Self-Timer Setting: For self-portraiture, set the Self-Timer function first.
Capture Images: Press the Shutter Button to take photos or capture videos.
NOTE:
SD cards have a write-protect tab to prevent valuable data from being erased.
If your SD card is protected, images cannot be recorded on it. If an attempt is made to record o
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delete an image on a locked card, the camera will display a message, “SD Card Locked” on the
LCD display monitor.
To use the SD card, unlock it by sliding the write-protection tab to the unlocked position.
The camera will power off automatically, if the Memory card door is opened.
NOTE: To prevent blurred images, hold the camera steadily until you hear the beep tone.
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The camera will always power-up in Camera Mode, and it will be prepared to capture
still images. Press the Mode Button to change between Camera-Mode and
Playback-Mode.
Within Camera Mode there are two additional camera functions: movie clip capture,
and burst capture.
To changing camera settings, use the Multi Selector button to navigate through the
setting options.
3.1.1 On-Screen Display (OSD) Information – Camera Mode:
3.1.1.1 The Multi Selector Button:
The Multi Selector Button is a thumb-activated switch that works like a game
controller switch. There are five active areas underneath the Multi Selector, known as
Keys.
Activate the OSD Menus:
• On the Multi Selector Button press the Enter Key
(press the center of the MS Button straight down) to
activate the OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu.
• A menu bar will appear on the image LCD Monitor
• The menu will close automatically if no operation is
performed in 10 seconds.
Self-Timer ON/OFF:
• Press the Left Key to activate, or disable, the
Self-Timer function. Note that a timer icon appears
in the lower left-hand corner of the image LCD.
• When the Self-Timer is activated, the camera will
capture an image 10 seconds after the shutter button
is pressed.
Info ON/Info OFF/LCD OFF:
• Press the Right Key once to suppress camera-setting information on the LCD.
Press the Right Key a second time to turn the LCD monitor off entirely. Press the
Right key a third time to turn on the LCD with complete setting info.
Digital Zoom-In:
• Press the Up Key to (digitally) zoom-in on your subject. Note that the image
LCD must be ON to use digital zoom.
• The zoom magnification value will be displayed on the LCD monitor and can be
up to 4 times the original size. Digital zoom can be set from 1.0 X (no zoom) to
4.0 X in steps of 0.2.
Digital Zoom-Out:
• Press the Down Key to decrease the zoom magnification factor.
Multi Selector
Button
Note: Camera Mode is the default setting when the camera is powered on.
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3.1.1.2 Frame Counter:
The number of available shots remaining based on available memory.
3.1.1.3. Battery Condition:
When the power is ON, the remaining battery
power is displayed on the LCD monitor.
3.1.1.4. Memory Card: Indicates that an SD/MMC card is inside the camera.
3.1.1.5. Camera Operation Mode: Indicates camera mode. (Single, burst, movie)
3.1.1.6. Flash Setting: Indicates the current flash setting (off, or automatic).
3.1 1.7. Macro Mode: The Macro icon will only appear if the camera lens is set to
the macro setting. (Important: After shooting close-ups do not forget to return to the
Normal setting. If your images are consistently blurred – check the macro setting.)
3.1.1.8. Self-Timer: To delay the shutter release for 10 seconds.
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Press the Enter key on the Multi Selector Button to invoke the OSD control menus
symbolized by five main icons. Use the Left and Right keys to navigate and highlight
the desired icon. Use the Up and Down Keys to peruse the drop-down menus. The
five camera-mode icons represent:
Camera Mode Menu
Resolution Menu
Flash Setting Menu
Advanced Settings Menu
LCD Brightness Menu
3.1.2.1 Camera Mode: There are three camera capture
modes:
Single Photo: Press the Shutter Button to take ONE
image at one time, as in normal photography.
Video Clip: Press and hold the Shutter Button to
record a video clip. Release the button to stop
recording.
When the memory is full, the Shutter Button will be
disabled.
Videos captured with the V3632 are “silent”, as
there is no audio capability
Burst: Press the Shutter Button to capture FIVE consecutive,
sequential images over an interval of 8 to 9 seconds.
Display
Meaning
Sufficient
Battery
Power
Batteries are
Partially Used
Battery Power
Nearing
Exhaustion
Batteries
Completely
Exhausted
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