Vivitar Vivicam 3725 User Manual

Vivicam 3725 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.

Warning

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

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 memory 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.

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.

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.

Contents

9 Preparation

9 Checking Accessories

9 Name of Parts 12 Preparing the Power Supply 13 Inserting/Removing the CompactFlash Card 14 Attaching the Neck Strap and Lens Cap 14 Setting the Menu Display Language and Time/Date

16 Auto Recording

16 Taking Pictures 16 Number of recordable images 17 Zoom Control 17 Focus Lock Recording 17 Selecting the Subject Modes 17 Macro Mode 18 Portrait Mode 18 Landscape Mode 18 Night Portrait Mode 18 Text Mode 18 Selecting the Flash Modes 18 Auto Flash Mode 18 Fill-in Flash Mode 18 Flash Off Mode 19 Red-Eye Reduction Mode 19 Selecting the Drive Modes 19 Self-Timer Mode 19 Continuous Advanced Mode 19 Bracketing Mode 20 Exposure Compensation 20 Quickview and Deletion

21 Manual Recording

21 Changing the Exposure Modes 21 Long Time Exposure 21 Changing the Focus Modes 22 Changing the White Balance 22 Changing the ISO 22 Recording in Black and White

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23 Movie Recording

23 Recording movies with the Remote Control

24 Playback Images

24 Viewing Images 24 Viewing Movies 24 Viewing Multiple Images (Index Playback) 24 Enlarged Playback 25 Viewing Images on a TV

26 Advanced Operating Modes and Menus

26 Navigating the menu 27 Auto Recording Mode Menu 27 Image Size 27 Quality 27 Voice Memo 28 Date Imprint 28 Digital Zoom 28 Inst. Playback 29 Manual Recording Mode Menu 29 Exposure Mode 30 White Balance 31 Focus Mode 31 Sensitivity 32 Full-time AF 32 Metering Mode 32 Exposure Bracket 32 Color Mode 33 Playback Mode Menu 33 Delete 33 Lock 34 Index Format 34 Slide show 35 Print 35 Copy 36 Setup Mode Menu 36 LCD Brightness 36 Format 36 Power Save 36 Beep 36 Language

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36 File Number (#) Memory 37 Select Folder 37 Reset Default 37 Date/Time Set 37 Date Format 37 Video Output

38 Transferring data to the Computer

38 System Requirements 38 Driver Installation 38 Downloading Images 39 Viewing Images on a PC 39 Playing back Movie on a PC

40 LED messages

41 Specifications

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Preparation

Thanks you for purchasing this digital camera. 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.

Checking Accessories

Software CD-ROM AV Cable, USB Cable Battery Remote Control Lens Cap Pouch and Neck Strap Owner's Manual, Quick Start Guide CompactFlashTM Memory Card ( optional )

Names of Parts

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10 11

Preparation

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Main switch Subject mode button Shutter button Exposure compensation button Self-timer/Drive mode button Flash mode/Magnification button Status LCD Remote control receiver Self-timer/Remote control LED Viewfinder window Flash Strap holder Lens Battery door Battery door lock

Tripod socket Viewfinder LCD monitor 5-way button( (T)/ (W)/ / and center Enter buttons) Terminal door release Menu button QV/Delete button Display button Card access LED Terminal door AC adapter terminal A/V out terminal USB terminal CF card slot

Main switch

Auto mode : Images can be recorded using default settings. Manual mode : Images can be recorded using manual settings. Playback mode : Images recorded can be played back on the

LCD monitor. Movie mode : Digital video clips can be recorded using this mode. Setup mode : Various camera functions and operation

settings can be customized. PC mode : Data can be transferred to a PC. Power OFF : The camera is turned off.

5-way button

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

- to display menus of various camera modes.

- to quick view or delete recorded images

- to toggle the Color LCD monitor with information on, with information off and monitor off.

Status LCD

Enter button

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PORTRAIT

LANDSCAPE

NIGHT PORTRAIT

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Subject mode indicators White balance indicator Manual focus indicator Camera sensitivity indicator Spot metering indicator Exposure compensation indicator

Exposure mode indicators Flash mode indicators Image size display Image quality display Drive mode indicators Microphone indicator Battery level indicator

Frame counter(when the camera switches to PC mode,”USB” is displayed.)

Color LCD Monitor Indicators

Camera mode Focus signal Flash mode Frame counter Exposure compensation Drive mode White Balance indicator Macro mode Exposure mode / Subject mode Battery level Shutter speed Image quality Metering mode Image size Aperture Digital zoom Camera shake warning Focus Frame Camera sensitivity (ISO) Spot metering Manual Focus AF sensors

Preparing the Power Supply

Always turn the main switch to the OFF position before changing power supply. Loading the batteries

1. Slide the battery door lock to open position .

2. Slide the battery door in the direction indicated by the arrow.

3. Insert AA batteries (4 units) with polarity as shown in the diagram inside the battery compartment.

4. Close the battery door and slide the battery door lock to close position .

AA alkaline batteries and AA nickel-hydrogen batteries can be used. Do not use a mix of different types, manufactures, classifications of batteries. Rechargeable batteries cannot be charged in the camera.

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