Vivitar Vivicam 3655 User Manual

Vivicam 3655 User Manual

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Warranty Policy

This camera is under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the orignal 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 which 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 insur­ances are at the ower’ s expense. Any alteration of this warranty cannot be made without the written approval fr om 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 commerical 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 guarentee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interferece to radio or television reception, detect­able by turning the equipment in question off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the intereference 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 emision limits. It is essential that only the
supplied power cord and I/O cable(s) be used.

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CAUTION

Do not place this camera in damp or dusty location.
This may cause a fire or electric 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 electric shock.

Do not leave this camera in places 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 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 or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories
in well-ventilated locations.

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.) Then 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 electric shock.

Take care that the camera is not bumped when it is being moved.
This may cause the camera to malfunction.

When handling 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 so

could result in an electric 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 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 a battery 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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Do not use the camera if any water has entered the camera.
Switch 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 electric 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 electric shock.

If the camera has been dropped or the camera case has been
damaged, switch 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 electric shock.

Do not use this camera when it is emitting smoke, is unusually
hot to the touch, is emitting any unusual odor or noise, or is in
any other abnormal state. Use of the camera in any of these
situations may cause a fire or electric 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.

WARNING

Unplug from
power socket.

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Do not place the camera in unstable locations such as on a wobbly
table or sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over
and cause injury.

Take care that the camera is not exposed to moisture and that
water does not get into the camera. Take particular care when it
is raining or snowing or when you are using the camera at the
beach or near water.
Water in the camera may cause a fire or electric 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 electric shock.

Do not attempt to modify this camera. This may cause a fire or
electric shock.

Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electric
shock. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be
carried out by your dealer or local authorized service facility.

Do not use this camera in the bathroom. This may cause a fire or
electric shock.

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

WARNING

Do not disassemble

Do not use in wet areas.

Do not touch

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Do not attempt to charge the alkaline battery.
This may cause the battery to split or leak, causing fire or injury.

Never use this camera, look through the viewfinder, or watch
the LCD (liquid crystal display)while you are operating a moving
car, motorcycle or bicycle.
This may cause a traffic accident.

Do not carry or store a battery with objects such as metal pens,
necklaces, coins or hairpins. This could short circuit the positive
and negative poles of the battery.
This may cause the battery to split or leak, resulting in fire or
injury.

Do not heat or attempt to disassemble a battery, and do not
place a battery in water or in a fire.
Any of these may cause the battery to split or leak, cause fire or
injury.

Do not subject a battery to strong impacts, such as hitting it
with a hammer, stepping on it or dropping it. Any of these may
cause the battery to split or leak, cause fire or injury.

Use only the specified batteries or AC power adapter specified
for use with this camera.
The use of other power sources may cause a fire.

WARNING

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CONTENTS

Introduction-----------------------------------------9

What’s Inside----------------------------------------------------------------9
Optional Items--------------------------------------------------------------9
CD-ROM Contents---------------------------------------------------------10
System Requirements (Windows)--------------------------------------10

Getting to Know the Camera------------------11

Front View Diagram------------------------------------------------------- 11
Top View Diagram----------------------------------------------------------11
Bottom View Diagram-----------------------------------------------------12
Back View Diagram--------------------------------------------------------12

Getting Started------------------------------------14

Attaching the Strap--------------------------------------------------------14
Power Supply---------------------------------------------------------------14
Memory-----------------------------------------------------------------------15

Turning the camera on and off--------------------------------------------16

Taking Pictures---------------------------------------17

Taking Pictures--------------------------------------------------------------17
Zoom Control----------------------------------------------------------------18
Setting the Picture Resolution and Quality---------------------------18
Setting the Macro Mode--------------------------------------------------19
Setting the Self-Timer-----------------------------------------------------19
Setting the Flash Mode---------------------------------------------------20
Images Remaining----------------------------------------------------------20

Camera Operating Modes------------------------20

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RECORD Mode--------------------------------------------------------------21
PLAY Mode-------------------------------------------------------------------24
SETUP Mode-----------------------------------------------------------------26
ERASE Mode-------------------------------------------------------------------29
PC Mode----------------------------------------------------------------------30

Viewing Pictures---------------------------------------30

Viewing on a TV-------------------------------------------------------------30
Viewing on the Display LCD----------------------------------------------31

Downloading pictures into your PC-----------32

Connecting the camera to your PC--------------------------------------32
Camera driver and software installation-------------------------------32
Downloading and saving images to your hard drive-----------------33

Appendix 1 : Status LCD Icons----------------------34
Appendix 2 : Default Settings-----------------------34
Appendix 3 : Digital Camera Specifications---35

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Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing your new digital camera. Capturing high quality digital images is easy with this state-of-the-art
smart camera. Equipped with a 2.3 mega pixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to
1792X1200 pixels. With Macro Mode for taking pictures of objects very close to the camera and a 4.6X Zoom (2.3X optical
and 2X digital), the range of pictures that you can take with this digital camera is almost unlimited. In addition, built-in sensor
automatically analyze the lighting environment and customize camera settings such as White Balance, EV Compensation and
flash function to ensure optimum picture quality. The 1.8" full-color liquid crystal display (LCD) on the back of the camera
makes it easy to frame images when taking pictures, and displays a preview of an image after it has been captured. USB and
RS232 output capabilities make it easy to connect the camera to your computer, and with the included software, downloading
and editing your images is a breeze. It can also be connected directly to a television, allowing the user to display images
stored on the camera on the television screen. The easy-to-use Compact Flash Memory Cards provides reliable, flexible
image storage capacity for your images.
In total, this state-of-the-art camera affords the convenience and flexibility of a digital image capture device while retaining
the ease of use of traditional cameras.

What’s Inside

Digital Camera
Quick Start Guide
Owner’s Manual
Serial Cable (PC)
USB Cable
Video Cable
CD-ROM (Twain driver and Bundled software)
4 x AA alkaline batteries
AC Power Adapter
Pouch and Strap
Compact Flash Memory Card

Optional Items

Compact Flash Memory Card--4MB, 8MB,16MB, 32MB, 48MB, 64MB, 96MB and 128MB

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CD-ROM Contents

TWAIN Acquire Module - Lets you download pictures from all TWAIN-compliant devices to your computer.
Image Application Software- Allows you to quickly and easily touch up any photo captured with your camera.

System Requirements (Windows)

Personal Computer with minimum Pentium 166 MHz with graphic card
Microsoft Windows 98,ME,2000(both RS232 and USB connection)
Microsoft Windows 95,NT(RS232 connection only)
32MB or more of RAM
80MB of hard disk space
Available serial port or USB port
CD-ROM drive
Color display (800x600 24-bit or higher recommended)

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Getting To Know The Camera

Front View Diagram

1. Lens

2. Flash

3. Viewfinder Window

4. CF Card Slot Door

Top View Diagram

1. Mode Knob

2. Status LCD

3. Shutter Button

4. Resolution and Quality Button

5. Macro Mode Button

6. Self-Timer Button

7. Flash Button

8. Zoom Control

9. Connector Door

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