Vivitar VIVICAM 3788XI User Manual

Digital cameraDigital camera

Operation manualOperation manual

-English

FCC STATEMENT

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

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B

Note:

digital devices, 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 this equipment 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 to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures :

Reorient 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 an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B or Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment .

TRADEMARK INFORMATION

Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. SD is a trademark.

PhotoSuite , PhotoVista and the MGI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of MGI Software Corp. Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

READ THIS FIRST

Please start by reading the important messages below first.

1. The bundled driver, software ,design , specifications and user's manual that were packaged with the camera are subject to change without notice.

2. The accessories that come with the camera may vary between regions.

3. For diver updates ,you can contact the dealer where you purchased the camera for help.

4. We are not liable whatsoever for any compensation arising from errors in descriptions in this user's manual.

WARNINGS

Do not the camera if it is emitting smoke ,become unusually hot to be touched ,emitting any unusual odor or noise, or if it is in any other abnormal state. Operating the camera in any of these situations may cause a fire or an electrical 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 a local authorized service facility and request repairs . Never attempt to repair the camera yourself as this is dangerous.

Do not use the camera if any foreign object 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 camera.) Then contact your dealer or a 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 cause 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 a local authorized service facility .Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not place the camera in any unstable location 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 attempt to modify the 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 your dealer or a local authorized service facility.

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

CAUTIONS

Do not place the camera in damp or dusty locations .This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not place the camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam ,such as near a cooking stove or humidifier .This may cause or an electrical shock.

Exposure to high temperatures may adversely may adversely affect the camera case and internal components and may cause a fire.

Do not cover or wrap camera or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quit .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 bard object. Handing the camera roughly may cause a malfunction.

Do not move 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 and cause a fire or an electrical shock.

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 are using the AC power adapter ,unplug the adapter from the AC power outer 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 the camera .The use of unsuitable batteries may in the batteries splitting or leaking and cause 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 he batteries leak ,clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and install new batteries .Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid.

OPERATIONS MANUAL

Content

1. Index

1.1 Thanks

1.2 Accessories

2. System Requirement

3. Camera Specification

3.1 Technical Specification

3.2 Camera layout

4. Installation and Prepare for using your camera

4.1 Connecting camera strap

4.2 Loading Re-chargeable Battery pack

4.3 Charging the battery by camera

4.4 Charging the battery by battery charger

4.5 Loading the Memory card (SD Card)

5. LCD icon Display

6. Using the camera

6.1 Turn on the camera

6.2 How to change the Mode setting

6.3 How to take the best image by adjusting Focusing slider

6.4 How to use the flash mode

7. Taking pictures / movie

7.1 Taking color Still Pictures

7.2 Taking Movie (Moving motion)

7.3 Taking Self-timer color still pictures

7.4 Taking Black and White still pictures

3 3 3 4

5 5 7 9 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 16 17 17 18 19 19

20 21

8. Preview or Replay Pictures / movie

9. How to delete Pictures/ Movie

10.HowtousethecameraasaPCcamera

11.Adjusting the setting of the camera by using 'Menu' function

11.1 Self-timer

11.2 Flash

11.3 White Balance

11.4 Size of pictures

11.5 Quality of pictures

11.6 Set up date and time

11.7 Format memory card

12.Others Set Up

12.1 Install USB

12.2 How to change the USB model

12.3 How to change to TV model

12.4 How to set up the Auto Power off

13.Install software and download pictures

13.1 Installation of Applications

13.2 Download Picture

13.3 Install camera and software under Windows 98 System

13.4 How to install driver under Windows 98 system

13.5 Install camera under Windows ME/2000/XP

13.6 Download the photo

13.7 Cut the connection of computer and camera

13.8 Other ways of downloading the camera's images

14.Maintenance of Camera

21 24 25

26 27 27 29 30 31

32 33 33 33 34 34 35 35

42 43 43 44 45 46 46

1.Index

Thanks for purchasing our digital camera. Before start using the camera, please

read the manual with care in order to get full use of the various functions and extend

the life of the camera. Please keep the manual for future reference.

1.1 Thanks

1.2 Accessories included:

USB cable / AV cable Software and Driver CD User Manual /

Quick Start Guide / Warranty Protective leather Case / Strap 650mAh Rechargeable Battery Pack 1pc

Digital cameraDigital camera

SD/ Pouch card will be optional.Extra rechargeable Battery

Li-polymer

.7V

Operation manual

-English

uick StartGuide

V v

START HERE

Itis stronglyrecommended that you followthese step-bystepnumbered instructionsto setup and quickly beginusing

V v

WARRANTY

USB

2. System Requirement

Win 98 SE/ Windows 2000/ Windows XP/ mac 10.0

Me/ Pentium CPU 266MHz and upper Memory 64MB and upper Disk at least 100M space

3. Camera Specification

3. 1 Technical Specification

Sensor Pixel

Effective Pixel

Resolution

File Storage Number of Photos

in 16MB Memory

File Format

Shooting Mode

Camera Lens 1/3 inch adjustable lens Marco, portrait, Normal

Focus

Aperture F=3 Depth of Field Marco 20cm, portrait 100-250cm, Normal 150cm ~ &

Shutter Speed Electronic shutter, 1/2-1/1000 Second

3.3Mega pixels CMOS sensor 6 Mega Pixels(with )interpolation

3.17Mega pixel 2816x2112,2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, *Internal* 16M Flash , SD Card (8MB-512MB)

40(2048*1536), 60(1600*1200pixels), 400(1280*960), 25(2816*2112). Piece of pictures is related to image

JPEG Single shot

Self-timer shot Movie: AVI format, 7-15 frame/sec On 320*240 mode, length of time relies on capacity of memory medium Black & White shot

f=9mm

Digital Zoom 4 times

White Balance

Exposure Control Automatic, Flash Mode No Flash ( / Forced / AutomaticDefault)

PC-Camera Mode

Communication Interface

TV Output LCD Power Supply 650mAh, Li-polymer Rechargeable battery

OSD Menu Languages

OS Compatibility WIN98SE/2000/ME/XP; Mac Os10.0 or above

PC Application Software

Operational Temperature 0 30 Storage Temperature -10 45 Dimension Weight(battery not included ) 90 grams

Internal flash memory is subjected to be changed without further notice.

Automatic, sunshine, fluorescence light, incandescence light

640*480: 7frame/sec, 352*288: 20frame/sec, 320*240: 20frame/sec

USB1.1 NTSC/PAL

1.8' TFT color LCD

Chinese English Japanese German

Photo Explorer 8.0 BASIC

93(W) x60(H) x18.59(D) mm

3.2 Camera layout

Battery

Lens (F3.f=9mm)

Flashlight

Shutter button

Strap slot

Battery cover

Battery apartment

Power onLed / ST Led

Battery chargingLED/

ST Led

Self timerlamp

Power

Flash

review

Mode

Menu /

Delete

6.0 MEGA PIXELS

USB

VIDEO

ard

OUT

Up Down

Left Right Button 3 StepsFocus slider

USB Socket

VIDEO OUT jack

Memory CardSlot

Side Cover

TFT LCD Display

Power button

Flash button

Mode button

Menu /Delete button

OK /Preview Button

Tripod Socket

4. Installation and prepare for using your camera

4. 1 Connecting the Camera Strap

Take the strap out from the package; connect the strap to the camera per instruction.

Battery

4.2 Loading Rechargeable Battery Pack

Take the Rechargeable Battery Pack out from the packaging box Open the Battery Compartment by sliding the battery door Insert the battery per the indication of the +/- direction Close the battery door

Li-polymer

3.7V

+ 36 hidden pages