Vivitar Vivicam 3915 User Manual
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NOTICE
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B 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 fr om 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 of 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.
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Trademark Information
Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
SDTM, PhotoSuite and PhotoVista are trademarks.
Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Product Information
Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product
specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User’s Manual is a general reference guide
for the product.
The product and accessories that come with your ViviCam 3915 may be different from those described in this
manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and
accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences.
Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters,
memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a
unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product
definition and
included accessories.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user’s manual.
For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer.
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WARNING: Handling the USB and AV cables on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to
the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash
hands after handling.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
Warnings
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove
the batteries and the AC power adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and
remove the batteries and the AC power adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase.
Use the correct AC adapter only(available from Vivitar Corporation) with the
indicated power supply voltage.
Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use the camera in areas near water.
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special car e during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore.
Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.
Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately
consult a physician.
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.
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Cautions
Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.
Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the
surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the inter nal fluid
enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal
fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.
A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force
when handling the camera.
This might cause damage to the camera.
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.
The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a wellventilated place.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly,
such as inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.
Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION................................... 7
Overview...........................................................7
Package Contents ............................................8
Optional Accessories .......................................8
COMPONENTS GUIDE ......................... 9
Front View .........................................................9
Rear View..........................................................10
Multi-Selector Panel .........................................11
LED Indicators..................................................12
Scene Modes ...................................................13
LCD Monitor Information ..................................14
PREPARING YOUR VIVICAM 3915...... 19
Installing the Batteries .....................................19
Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory
available from Vivitar Corporation) ..................20
Loading an SD Memory Card
(Optional Accessory) .......................................21
Setting the Date and Time ...............................22
Choosing the Language ..................................22
Attaching the Camera Strap ............................23
BASIC FUNCTIONS ............................. 24
Turning the Power On.......................................24
Using the LCD Monitor.....................................25
Using the Optical Viewfinder to Shoot.............26
Landscape-Focus Mode ..................................26
Digital Zoom .....................................................27
Using the Flash ................................................28
Self-Timer .........................................................30
Portrait-Focus Mode.........................................31
Setting Image Resolution and Quality .............32
SHOOTING MODES.............................. 34
Automatic Mode ...............................................34
Sports Mode .....................................................35
Night Scene Mode .......................................... 36
Portrait Mode ................................................... 37
Landscape Mode .............................................38
Back Light Mode ............................................. 39
Movie Mode ......................................................40
IMAGE PLAYBACK............................... 41
Single Image Replay ........................................41
Playback Zoom................................................ 42
Viewing up to Nine Images at a Time .
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Viewing Video Clips .........................................44
Slide Show ........................................................44
Protecting Images ............................................45
ERASING.............................................. 46
Deleting Images and Video Clips ....................46
Deleting All Images and Video Clips...............47
Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal
Memory.............................................................48
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TRANSFERRING IMAGES AND VIDEO
CLIPS TO YOUR COMPUTER........................49
INST ALLING PHOTOSUITE.........................53
INST ALLING PHOTOVISTA.........................54
INST ALLING ACROBAT READER................55
USING THE USER'S MANUAL......................56
LIST OF MENU OPTIONS............................57
Capture Menu...........................................................57
Playback Menu.........................................................63
Video Clip Menu.......................................................64
Setup Menu..............................................................65
CONNECTING YOUR VIVICAM 3915
TO OTHER DEVICES....................................67
VIVICAM 3915 SPECIFICA TIONS................68
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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Your new ViviCam 3915 delivers high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images using a 5.0 Megapixel CCD sensor.
Using either the optical viewfinder or the color image LCD monitor, you can compose images and then examine
them in detail. An auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether
the flash should be used. This feature helps ensure the quality of your images.
Internal (built-in) memory lets you capture and store images without the need for additional memory. However, you
may wish to expand the memory capacity by using an external memory card.
In addition to still images, you can record short videos by using the movie function.
Images you have taken can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable (A USB driver is required for
Win 98 ).
You
can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software, or
image editing software you may already own. You may share your images with your friends via e-mail, in a report,
or on a website.
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Package Contents
Carefully unpack your ViviCam 3915 and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is
missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact to your dealer.
Digital Camera Camera Strap
User’s Manual Software CD-ROM
USB Cable 2 AA Batteries
Video Cable Camera Pouch
Optional Accessories
SD Memory Card AC Power Adapter
Note:
The accessories that come with your ViviCam 3915 may be different from those described in this manual due
to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their
market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary
between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables,
carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a
retailer
will specify a unique product color,
appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for
precise
product definition and included
accessories.
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1. Battery/SD card cover
2. Shutter button
3. Power button
4. Flash
5. Viewfinder window
COMPONENTS GUIDE
Front View
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6. Lens
7. Focus switch
8. Self-timer LED
9. Lens cover
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Rear View
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1. Strap eyelet
2. Viewfinder
3. LED indicator
4. LCD monitor
5. MODE button
6. MENU button
7. Multi-Selector
8. Tripod socket
9. Port cover
USB/VIDEO Out
DC-IN
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Multi-Selector Panel
1. Arrow button (Up)
Thumbnail button
2. Arrow button (Right)
Display button
3. OK button
Digital zoom button
4. Arrow button (Down)
Flash button
Delete button
5. Arrow button (Left)
Self-timer
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LED Indicators
Indicator Status Description/Activity Sound
LED indicator Solid red The ViviCam 3915 is powering up No
LED indicator Solid green The ViviCam 3915 is powered and ready Yes *(1)
LED indicator Blinking red Camera error Yes *(3)
LED indicator Blinking red Charging the flash No
LED indicator Solid green Image is being recorded to the memory card No
LED indicator Solid red USB communication/transfer in progress No
LED indicator Solid green The ViviCam 3915 is ready to record images Yes *(1)
(or movies)
Self-timer indicator Blinking red The self-timer function is activated No
---- ---- Error message Yes *(3)
---- ---- Valid button event Yes *(1)
(1) The ViviCam 3915 sounds one beep.
(3) The ViviCam 3915 sounds three beeps.
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Scene Modes
Select the scene mode suitable for the occasion or situation.
Mode Description
1. [ A ] Auto mode Select this option to leave all the adjustments to
the camera and capture images casually.
2. [ ] Sports mode Select this option to capture fast-moving subjects.
3. [ ] Night Scene mode Select this option to capture images of people against
dark or night-time background.
4. [ ] Portrait mode Select this option to make people stand out with
the background out-of-focus.
5. [ ] Landscape mode Select this option to capture images of distant
scenery or landscapes.
6. [ ] Back Light mode Select this option to brighten subjects that are
backlit and would come out dark if no flash was used.
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LCD Monitor Information
4. Saturation
[ ] High
[ ] Medium
[ ] Low
5. Sharpness
[ H ] High
[ ] Medium
[ L ] Low
1. Scene mode
[ A ] Auto mode
[ ] Sports mode
[ ] Night Scene mode
[ ] Portrait mode
[ ] Landscape mode
[ ] Back Light mode
2. Image resolution
[ ] 2560X1920
[ ] 2048X1536
[ ] 1600X1200
[ ]1280X960
[ ] 640X480
3. Image quality
[ ] Fine
[ ] Normal
[ ] Economy
6. ISO speed
(no indication for Auto)
Auto
[
ISO
100
] 100
[
ISO
200
] 200
7. Flash mode
[ ] Fill flash (on)
[ ] Flash off
[ A ] Automatic flash
[ A ] Red-eye reduction
8. Color mode
[ ] Full Color
[ ] Black & White
[ ] Sepia
9. [ ] Card indicator
10. Remaining pictures
These indicators are displayed when recording still images:
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These indicators are displayed when recording still images:
11. [ ] Adapter indicator/
Batter y level
[ ] Fully battery level
[ ] Fairly consumed
[ ] Nearly exhausted
[ ] Virtually no battery power
12. [ ] Self-timer mode
13. [ ] Portrait mode icon
14. White balance
(no indication for auto white balance)
Auto
[ ] Daylight
[ ] Cloudy
[ ] Sunset
[ ] Tungsten
[ ] Fluorescent
15. EV compensation
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These indicators are displayed when playing images back:
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1. [ ] Card indicator
2. [ ] Protect indicator
3. Current image/total number of images
4. [ ] Adapter indicator/
Battery level
[ ] Fully battery level
[ ] Fairly consumed
[ ] Nearly exhausted
[ ] Virtually no battery power
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These indicators are displayed when recording video clips:
1. Movie mode
2. Recording indicator
3. Video counter
4. [ ] Card indicator
5. [ ] Adapter indicator/
Battery level
[ ] Fully battery level
[ ] Fairly consumed
[ ] Nearly exhausted
[ ] Virtually no battery power
6. [ ]Portrait mode icon
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These indicators are displayed when playing video clips back:
00:00
1.Recorded time
2.[ ] Card indicator
3. [ ] Adapter indicator/
Battery level
[ ] Fully battery level
[ ] Fairly consumed
[ ] Nearly exhausted
[ ] Virtually no battery power
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PREPARING YOUR VIVICAM 3915
Installing the Batteries
You can use 2 AA size batteries (either Ni-MH or Alkaline) to power your camera.
NiMH rechargeable batteries offer improved performance and economy.
Battery power is convenient for capturing images or recording video clips.
1. Make sure your ViviCam 3915 is off.
2. Slide the battery/SD card cover in the direction of the arrow.
3. Insert the batteries noting the correct polarity marks (+ or -).
4. Close the battery/SD card cover and slide into locked position.
Notes on Battery Usage
When you use AA batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below:
Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance.
Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and
reduce camera performance. This low temperature will also influence Alkaline battery performance, therefore
Ni-MH rechargeable battery is highly recommended.
If you are using the new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have not been used for an
extended period of time (batteries that pass the expiry date are exceptions) might affect the number of pictures
that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge
the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use.
The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or using the flash continuously.
This is normal and not a malfunction.
The camera may feel
warm
when being used continuously or for an extended period of time. This is normal and
not a malfunction.
If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent
leakage or corrosion.
Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries.
Always keep the terminals in a clean state.
Never use manganese batteries.
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Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory available from Vivitar
Corporation)
There’s another way to power your ViviCam 3915–using an AC power adapter . AC power is r ecommended for long
periods of continuous use or for transferring images to your computer if not using freshly charged Ni-MH batteries.
1. Make sure your ViviCam 3915 is off.
2. Open the port cover and connect one end of the AC power adapter
to the jack labeled “DC IN”.
3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet.
Note:
Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the V iviCam 3915. Damage caused by the use of an
incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.
To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring
your images to the computer, use the AC power adapter as a power supply.
Batteries are not charged while the AC power adapter is being used to run the ViviCam 3915.
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Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)
Your camera comes with inter nal memor y, allowing you to store
images and video clips in the ViviCam 3915. However, you can expand the
memory capacity by using an SD memory card. Optional SD memory cards
provide removable, reusable storage for images and video clips.
1. Make sure your ViviCam 3915 is off.
2. Open the SD card/battery cover.
3. Insert the SD memory card.
If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation.
4. Close the SD card/battery cover.
Note:
To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD memory
card you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory
card) to “LOCK”.
To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card.
If a memory card is present in the camera; the camera will automatically
use the card in preference to internal memory.
Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial usage.
To remove an SD memory card
1. Make sure your ViviCam 3915 is off.
2. Open the SD card/battery cover.
3. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject.
Note:
Memor y cards may become warm during use; observe caution when removing memory cards.
When a memory card is removed from the camera; the camera will automatically r evert to using internal memory.
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