Vivitar Vivicam 3805 User Manual
4.0 Megapixel
Digital Camera
User manual
Preface
About this manual
This user manual has been designed to assist you to use the digital camera and take full advantage
of its features. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no
guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject
to change without notice.
Copyright
© Copyright 2004
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.
Trademarks
All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Safety Information
• Do not disassemble the camera. Touching the product's internal parts could result in
injury. In the event of a malfunction or if the camera is accidentally broken open, forward
the product to an authorized service center for inspection.
• Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should the LCD Screen break, care should be taken to
avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from touching the skin or
entering the eyes or mouth.
• Do not use in the presence of flammable gas. Using electronic equipment near flammable
gas could result in explosion or fire.
• Observe proper precautions when handling batteries. The camera uses only AA alkaline or
NiMH rechargeable batteries. Batteries may leak or explode if handled improperly. Remove
the batteries (and the memory card) from the camera if you are going to store the camera
for extended periods. Ensure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing
batteries. Insert batteries correctly. Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat. Do
not immerse batteries in or expose to water. Discontinue use immediately if you notice any
changes in the battery such as discoloration, deformation, or leakage.
• Observe caution when operating the flash. Do not use the flash close to anyone's eyes.
This can cause temporary damage to eyesight. Particular care should be observed when
photographing infants - keep the flash at a distance of at least 1 meter from infants' eyes.
• WARNING: Handling the USB and AV cables on this product may exposure you to lead, a
chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction _____________________________________________ 3
Package contents .............................................................................................4
Camera overview..............................................................................................5
Front view ............................................................................................. 5
Back view .............................................................................................6
Right view ............................................................................................. 7
Left View............................................................................................... 8
Using the LCD display .........................................................................................8
Switching the LCD on / off ........................................................................ 8
LCD icons.............................................................................................. 8
Chapter 2 – Getting started __________________________________________ 11
Attaching the hand strap ...................................................................................11
Inserting batteries .............................................................................................11
Inserting an SD/MMC card..................................................................................12
Turning the camera on / off ................................................................................13
Setting the date and time...................................................................................14
Setting the language.........................................................................................14
Installing the software ........................................................................................14
Chapter 3 – Taking still images or movie clips ___________________________ 16
Selecting the camera mode...............................................................................16
Taking photographs ..........................................................................................16
Adjusting camera settings using the camera keys....................................................16
Using the digital zoom.............................................................................17
Using the flash.......................................................................................17
Setting the resolution ..............................................................................17
Using the self-timer .................................................................................18
Using preset scene modes .......................................................................18
Adjusting camera settings using the menu .............................................................18
White balance ......................................................................................18
EV compensation ..................................................................................19
Special effect .......................................................................................20
Recording movie clips .......................................................................................20
Chapter 4 – Reviewing photos or movie clips ___________________________ 21
Reviewing photos / movie clips............................................................................21
Full screen review...................................................................................21
Magnifying still images............................................................................21
Adding / deleting a voice memo ..............................................................21
Thumbnail review...................................................................................22
Playing back movie clips.........................................................................22
Deleting photos or movie clips.............................................................................23
Locking photos or movie clips..............................................................................23
Viewing a slide show .........................................................................................24
Transferring photos or movie clips to an SD/MMC card..............................................24
Chapter 5 – Connecting to a PC or TV _________________________________ 25
Transferring files to a computer ............................................................................25
Viewing photos or movie clips on a TV...................................................................26
Selecting the TV setting...........................................................................26
Appendix A – Error messages ________________________________________ 27
Appendix B – Troubleshooting________________________________________ 28
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Appendix C – Hardware specifications ________________________________ 29
Appendix D – FCC Statement ________________________________________ 30
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Chapter 1 – Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your 4 megapixel digital camera. Its sleek and trendy
design along with various useful features and ease of use make the camera a very
convenient tool in point-and-shoot photography. The camera provides high resolution and
excellent quality along with a 4X digital zoom feature. You can capture still images as
well as movie clips and also record voice memos for your digital photos. The LCD display
provides an easy way to preview as well as review your images or movie clips. The camera
supports flash control, preset scene modes, and self-timer mode to enable you to click
pictures in all types of environments.
This chapter describes the features and components of the camera, and provides
instructions on getting started to capture pictures or movie clips.
Features
• Powerful digital zoom (4x)
• 4.1 megapixel high resolution CCD
• Up to 2272 x 1704 image resolution
• Video (MPEG movie) capture resolution of 320x240, 15 fps
• Optical fixed focus lens
• Flash modes:
Auto / On / Off / Red-eye reduction
• Preset scene modes:
Auto / Night-shoot / Sport / Backlit
• Self-timer mode
• Full screen or thumbnail review modes
• 1.5-inch LCD color display
• USB 2.0 interface
• Built-in 16 MB flash memory
• Extra memory provided by SD/MMC card slot
• Built-in microphone and speaker
• Dedicated video button to record movie clips
• Stylish design with internal power control using sliding door switch
• Power-on music
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Package contents
Your digital camera package contains the following components. Check to make sure all
items are included. If any of the items is missing or appears damaged, contact an
authorized service center for assistance.
1. Quick start guide
2. Warranty card
3. Hand strap
4. Two (2) AA alkaline batteries
(Included for testing only, NiMH
rechargeable batteries are
recommended for normal use)
5. Installation CD-ROM
6. Digital camera
7. Audio / Video (AV) cable
8. USB cable
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Camera overview
The various views of the digital camera are shown on the following pages. Take a moment
to review these illustrations and become familiar with the terms used in this manual.
Front view
1. Shutter button: Press this button to capture still images.
2. Photo sensor: The light sensor detects the amount of surrounding light and adjusts
the automatic flash setting accordingly.
3. Self-timer LED (red): This LED indicates self-timer mode and blinks when you take
pictures using the self-timer.
4. Video button: Press this button to record movie clips.
5. Built-in flash: Use the flash to take pictures in low light conditions and to remove
unwanted shadows in bright conditions.
6. Viewfinder: Use the viewfinder to frame your shot instead of the LCD screen and
conserve power.
7. Microphone: Use the built-in microphone to record sound for movie clips and voice
memos.
8. Speaker: The built-in speaker enables you to listen to audio while playing back
voice memos or movie clips.
9. AV OUT and USB port cover: The cover houses the AV OUT and USB ports.
10. Lens and internal lens cover: The lens focuses the light onto the digital image
capturing circuitry. For the best picture quality, care should be taken to ensure it
remains free of dust, fingerprints, and scratches. The internal lens cover protects
the lens from dust or damage, and can be closed by the sliding door power switch.
11. Tripod connector: Use the tripod connector to fix the camera to a tripod. This
optional accessory is used to hold the camera still. It is especially useful for taking
low light night images.
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12. Sliding door power switch: Slide this switch to turn the digital camera on or off.
This switch also controls the internal lens cover.
Back view
1. Viewfinder: Use the viewfinder to frame your shot instead of the LCD screen and
conserve power.
2. Power LED (green): Indicates the power status of the camera. This LED blinks
when the camera performs a self-check at startup, or while saving images / movie
clips on the internal memory or SD/MMC card. Once the camera is on, the power
LED is always on.
3. Video button: Press this button to record movie clips.
4. Zoom out / thumbnail button: Use the zoom out button to zoom out on your
subject while in capture mode. In playback mode, use this button to zoom out and
switch between thumbnail review and full-screen modes.
5. Shutter button: Press this button to capture still images.
6. Zoom in button: Use the zoom in button to zoom in on your subject while in
capture mode. In playback mode, use this button to zoom in on a photo and
magnify its details.
7. Hand strap eyelet: Holds the hand strap of the camera for easy carrying.
8. Battery / Memory card compartment: The cover opens to allow access to the
battery chamber as well as the memory card slot. The battery chamber
accommodates two AA NiMH rechargeable or alkaline batteries. The memory card
slot holds a SD or MMC Card to store images.
9. Mode button: Use the mode button to switch between capture and playback
modes.
10. MENU button: Use the MENU button to enter the setup menu.
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11. Five-way button: The five-way button functions as a navigation tool to move
through images, movie clips, or menu items. The button also provides additional
functionality of starting playback, setting the flash, self-timer, image resolution,
and deleting files as shown in the table below:
Button Function
▲ /
Moves to higher level item or sets image resolution.
◄ /
Moves to previous item or enables the self-timer.
► /
Moves to next item or sets the flash.
▼ /
Moves to lower level item or deletes the current file after image
capture. Sets the scene mode while capturing still images.
OK
Turns LCD on or off in capture mode. Press this button to
confirm selection of an item in the menu and to start playback
of a voice memo or movie clip in playback mode.
12. LCD screen: Use the LCD screen to preview or play back photos and movie clips.
While in the setup menu, use the LCD screen to view configuration details and
adjust the camera settings.
Right view
1. Speaker: The built-in speaker enables you to listen to audio while playing back
voice memos or movie clips.
2. AV OUT port: Connect AV cable here to use the television to preview your
pictures.
3. USB Port: Use the USB port to connect the camera to a PC and view or transfer
photos or movie clips.
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Left View
1. Hand strap eyelet: Holds the hand strap of the camera for easy carrying.
2. Battery compartment: Accommodates two AA NiMH rechargeable or alkaline
batteries.
3. Memory card slot: Holds a SD or MMC Card to store images.
Using the LCD display
The LCD screen on the back of your digital camera functions as a viewfinder, enabling you
to preview images or movie clips before capture. It displays various icons indicating the
camera settings. In addition, it also enables you to adjust the camera settings through the
on-screen menu. The LCD screen icons vary according to the mode of operation.
Switching the LCD on / off
Turn on the camera first (See page 13). To switch off the LCD, press the OK button. The
display is turned off. Press the OK key to turn the LCD on again.
LCD icons
The LCD screen shows a number of icons for capture and playback modes as described in
the following sections, with a description of the icons.
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