Vivitar Vivicam 3635 User Manual

Vivicam 3635 User Manual

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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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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 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 water has 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.

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.

Warning

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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 Compact Flash 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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Preparation

Checking accessories
System Requirements
Name of Parts
Preparing the Power Supply
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card/Multi-media Card
Attaching the Strap

Adjusting the Menu Display Language and Time/Date

Basic Recording

Recording
Setting the Picture Quality
Selecting the Recording Mode
Auto Mode
Red-Eye Reduction Mode
Fill-in Flash
Night View Portrait
Flash Off
Distant Mode
Macro Mode

Self-Timer Mode

Advanced Recording

Using the M-REC menu
Recording a Movie
Using the Digital Zoom
Exposure Compensation
Changing the White Balance
Changing the AE Mode
Changing to Slow Shutter Speed
Adjusting the Screen Contrast
Recording in Black and White

Resetting the Camera to Default Settings

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chapter 2

chapter 3

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Basic Playback

Playing back Images
About the Playback Screen

Playing Back Movies

Advanced Playback/Erasing

Using the PLAY Menu
Erasing Images
Viewing Multiple Image (Index Playback)
Viewing a Slideshow of Images
Keeping Important Images (Protect Setting)
Displaying the File Number
Adjusting the Screen Contrast

Selecting the Image to Print (DPOF)

Advanced Operations

Using the SET-UP Menu
Formatting the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card
Setting the Self-timer
Setting the Auto Shut-off Time
Resetting the File Number
Turning off the Beep Sound
Setting the QuickView
Setting the Date

Setting the Language

Transferring your Images to your Computer

Driver Installation

Downloading Images

Specifications

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chapter 5

chapter 6

chapter 7

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Names of parts

MODE button

LED1,LED2

Viewfinder

Status LCD

PICTURE button

LCD monitor

5-way button
( / / (W) / (T)
and center OK buttons)

Strap holder
Card access LED

AC adapter socket
USB terminal

MENU button
DISPLAY button

Battery/card cover

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Thanks for the purchase of the digital camera. With the camera, you will live a whole new
camera experience and make photo shooting more interesting and fun. 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.

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Checking Accessories

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System Requirements

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ƒ¬ Color monitor (800x600 24-bit or higher recommended)

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ƒ¬ 80 MB available hard disk space

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Shutter button
Self-timer LED

Flash

Flash sensor

Main swith

Viewfinder window

Lens

Tripod hole

Main switch

OFF

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Manual mode (M-REC)

Images can be recorded using manual settings.

Auto mode (REC)

Images can be recorded using default settings.

Power off

The camera is turned off.

Playback mode (PLAY)

Images recorded can be played
back on the LCD monitor.

Setup mode (SET UP)

Various settings can be changed.

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5-way button

Used for zoom operation and menu operation. Pressing the center acts as the OK button.

MENU/DISPLAY button

MENU button

Displays menus of various modes.

DISPLAY button

Images can be displayed and recorded using the LCD monitor by pressing the
DISPLAY button during Manual mode ( ) and Auto mode ( ) .

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Camera mode

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By selecting a preset recording mode using the MODE button, the subject can be
recorded in the optimal condition.

Auto
Red-eye Reduction
Fill-in Flash
Night View Portrait
Flash Off
Distant
Macro
Self-timer

For details on each mode, see Chapter 2 Basic Recording.

Status LCD

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OK button

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Battery life indicator

When using batteries, the battery level is indicated using 3 levels (full: ;
low: ; empty: ).

Picture quality mode

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The picture quality of image data can be selected from 3 types by pressing the
PICTURE button.

Remaining number of frames

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Remaining number of frames available for recording is displayed. When the cam­era is connected to a PC, PC is displayed.

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This indicator is displayed when the camera is set to movie recording.

This indicator is displayed when the camera is set to black-and-white
recording.

Preparing the Power Supply

Turn the main switch to the OFF position.

CR-V3 lithium battery

1. Open the battery/card cover by sliding in the direction
indicatied the arrow.

2. Insert the battery in the correct direction as shown in
the diagram.

3. Close the battery/card cover.

AA batteries

Insert AA batteries (2 units) with polarity as shown in the
diagram inside the battery compartment.

AA alkaline batteries and AA nickel-hydrogen batteries
can be used.
Do not use a mix of different types, different
manufactures, different classifications of batteries.
When using rechargeable batteries, read the instruc­ tion manual of the batteries and charger
before use.
Rechargeable batteries cannot be charged in the

camera.

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