Vivitar Vivicam 3930 User Manual
Vivicam 3930
User Manual
English
040331TP
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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.
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 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 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.
Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
SDTM is a trademark.
Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
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Notice:
1. Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This
includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s
manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.
2. The product and accessories that come with your camera 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.
3. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this
user manual.
4. For drivers, revisions to this manual, and manuals in other languages please
updates, refer to our website.
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WARNINGS
Do not use the camera if it is emitting smoke, unusual odor or noise, becoming
unusually hot to be touched, or if it is in any other abnormal state. Operating the
camera in any of these circumstances may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off, and then disconnect
the power source. After checking that smoke is no longer being emitted, contact
to your dealer or a local authorized service facility for repairs. Never attempt to
repair this camera by yourself, as this is dangerous.
Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the
camera off and then disconnect the power source. Later on contact to 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 locations such as on a wobbly table or
slopping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause damage.
If the camera has been dropped or if the camera case has been damaged, turn
the camera off and then disconnect the power source . Then contact to 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 expose the camera to the moisture and avoid water gets 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 or 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 by your dealer
or a local authorized service facility.
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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 a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not cover or wrap the camera with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to
build up, 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 camera roughly may cause a malfunction.
When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation,
always unplug the camera from the power source for safety. Failure to do so
could result in a fire.
Do not use battery other than those specified for use with the camera. The use
of unsuitable battery may result in the battery splitting or leaking and causing a fire,
injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.
When fitting 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 battery splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or
soiling of the battery compartment.
Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time.
The battery 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 battery. Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid.
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.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION------------------------------------------------------------9
Overview------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
Package Contents-----------------------------------------------------------------10
Optional Accessories------------------------------------------------------------10
GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA---------------------------------11
Front View---------------------------------------------------------------------------11
Rear View----------------------------------------------------------------------------12
Mode Dial----------------------------------------------------------------------------13
Viewfinder LED Indicator--------------------------------------------------------14
LCD Monitor Information -------------------------------------------------------15
GETTING STARTED------------------------------------------------------17
Installing the Battery--------------------------------------------------------------17
Using an AC Power Adapter--------------------------------------------------18
Charging the Battery--------------------------------------------------------------19
Inserting an SD Memory Card-------------------------------------------------20
Attaching the Strap----------------------------------------------------------------21
CAPTURING IMAGE---------------------------------------------------------------22
Photography in the Auto Capture Mode [ ]---------------------------22
Using the Viewfinder----------------------------------------------------------22
Using the LCD Monitor-------------------------------------------------------23
LCD Monitor Display (Capture Mode)-----------------------------------23
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Optical Zoom-----------------------------------------------------------------------24
Digital Zoom-----------------------------------------------------------------------25
Self-timer---------------------------------------------------------------------------26
Flash----------------------------------------------------------------------------------27
Focus Modes------------------------------------------------------------------------29
Exposure Compensation------------------------------------------------------30
Setting the Image Resolution and Quality--------------------------------32
Program Mode [ P ]--------------------------------------------------------------34
Shutter Speed-priority Mode [ Tv ]------------------------------------------34
Aperture-priority Mode [ Av ]-------------------------------------------------35
Full Manual Mode [ M ]----------------------------------------------------------36
Portrait Mode [
]---------------------------------------------------------------36
Sports Mode [
]---------------------------------------------------------------37
Night Scene Mode [ ]---------------------------------------------------------37
Making Movies [ ]-------------------------------------------------------------38
CHANGING THE PRESET CONDITIONS (IN CAPTURE MODE)--------39
Picture Settings---------------------------------------------------------------------40
Size (Resolution)------------------------------------------------------------------40
Quality-------------------------------------------------------------------------------40
Sharpness--------------------------------------------------------------------------41
Contrast---------------------------------------------------------------------------41
Color---------------------------------------------------------------------------------41
Function Settings-------------------------------------------------------------------42
Capture Mode----------------------------------------------------------------------42
Voice Memo------------------------------------------------------------------------42
LCD Brightness--------------------------------------------------------------------43
Digital Zoom------------------------------------------------------------------------43
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Preview------------------------------------------------------------------------------43
Interval /Count---------------------------------------------------------------------44
Auto Exposure/AutoWhite Balance Settings----------------------------44
White Balance----------------------------------------------------------------------44
Metering-----------------------------------------------------------------------------45
ISO-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------46
Manual White Balance------------------------------------------------------------46
IMAGE PLAYINGBACK [ ]----------------------------------------------------47
Playing Back Images
(Single-Frame Playback)--------------------------------------------------------47
Voice Recording--------------------------------------------------------------------48
Movie PlayBack -----------------------------------------------------------------49
Thumbnail Display----------------------------------------------------------------51
Playback Zoom---------------------------------------------------------------------52
Slideshow Display----------------------------------------------------------------53
Protecting Images------------------------------------------------------------------54
LCD Brightness--------------------------------------------------------------------55
LCD Monitor Display (Playback Mode)------------------------------------55
ERASING IMAGES [ ]-----------------------------------------------------------56
Erasing Single Image--------------------------------------------------------56
Erasing All Images-------------------------------------------------------------56
Erasing Selected Image------------------------------------------------------57
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SET-UP MODE-----------------------------------------------------------------------58
Basic Setting-----------------------------------------------------------------------58
Card Information-----------------------------------------------------------------58
Frame Number Reset-----------------------------------------------------------59
Format------------------------------------------------------------------------------59
Sound--------------------------------------------------------------------------------60
Beep---------------------------------------------------------------------------------60
Auto Power Off-------------------------------------------------------------------61
Custom Setting---------------------------------------------------------------------62
Date/Time---------------------------------------------------------------------------62
System Reset--------------------------------------------------------------------62
Language---------------------------------------------------------------------------63
Video Output-----------------------------------------------------------------------63
System Information---------------------------------------------------------------64
TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES/MOVIES TO YOUR
COMPUTER-----------------------------------------------------------------------------65
Step 1: Installing the USB Driver--------------------------------------------66
Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer--------------------66
Step 3: Downloading Images/Movies---------------------------------------67
INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE-------------------------------------------------------68
INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA-------------------------------------------------------69
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES-------------------70
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS-----------------------------------------------------71
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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Your new digital camera delivers high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images using
a 5.25 Megapixel CCD imager. Using either the optical viewfinder or the 1.5” TFT
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 that
your images turn out right.
The ViviCam 3930 uses Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards for saving images and
movies. Even if the camera’s power is turned OFF, the images saved on the SD
Memory Card are not erased. Your SD Memory Cards can be used repeatedly.
Images you have taken can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable
(USB driver required for Win 98 and Mac OS 8.6). You can enhance and retouch
your images on your computer by using the provided editing software, or image
editing software that 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 camera and ensure that you have the following items. In the
event that any item is missing or contact your dealer.
Digital camera Software CD-ROM
A/V cable Camera strap
User’s manual Camera pouch
USB cable
Common Optional Accessories
Note:
Included accessories and components will vary, as specified by different retailers.
Check with your retailer for specifics.
SD Memory Card
AC power adapter
Battery (rechargeable)
Battery recharger
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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
Front View
1. Self-timer/Autofocus LED
2. Optical viewfinder
3. Built-in flash
4. Shutter button
5. Lens/lens cover
6. POWER button
7. Microphone (MIC)
8. Mode dial
9. DC IN 5V terminal
10. USB and A/V OUT terminal
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Rear View
1. Arrow button (up)
Focus button/macro
2. Arrow button (left)
Exp./back light
3. SET Set button
4. Arrow button (right)
Flash button
5. Arrow button (down)
Self-timer button/interval
1. Diopter adjustment dial
2. Viewfinder
3. Viewfinder LED
4. / Zoom button
5. Speaker
6. Menu button
7. Display button
8. Strap attachment
9. Command dial
10. Delete button
11. Tripod socket
12. Battery/ SD Memory Card
cover
13. LCD monitor
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Mode Dial
1. Auto mode
2.
P Program mode
3. Tv Tv (Shutter Speed priority)
4.
Av Av (Aperture priority)
5.
M Manual mode
6. Portrait mode
7. Sports mode
8. Night scene mode
9.
Movie mode
10. Set-up mode
11. PC PC mode
12.
Playback mode
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LCD Monitor Information
AUTO capture mode
Program/Tv/Av/Manual/Portrait/Sports/Night scene mode
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Movie mode
Playback mode (Standard)
Playback mode (Detailed information)
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GETTING STARTED
You can use either a Lithium Ion battery or an AC power adapter (5 V) to power
your camera. Battery power is convenient for capturing images or video clips,
while an AC adapter power is useful when transferring images to your computer.
Installing the Battery
1. Make sure the camera power is off.
2. Open the battery/SD Memory Card cover.
3. Insert the battery in the correct orientation as
shown.
The minus (-) terminal should be towards
the hand strap, and the positive (+) terminal
towards the LCD display
Tilt the battery lock lever toward the strap
attachment and then insert the battery following
the orientation of the arrow on the battery’s
label.
Insert the battery as far as it can go.
4. Close the battery/SD Memory Card cover.
To remove the battery:
Open the battery/SD Memory Card cover and then release the battery lock
lever. After the battery is slightly ejected, pull out the battery slowly.
Note:
It is possible to insert the battery backwards. Even though the battery appears to fit
properly the camera will not power-up if the battery is backwards. If your camera will not
power up after inserting a new battery, please try reversing the battery.
Use only the specified battery type (Lithium Ion).
If you are not going to use the battery for an extended period of time, remove it from the
camera to prevent leakage or corrosion.
Never use different type of battery.
Avoid using cold batteries as low temperature will shorten the battery life and reduce the
camera performance.
Duracell CP-1 non-rechargeable Lithium batteries may be used. However, do not attempt
to use the AC adapter with a CP-1 battery, as the CP-1 is NOT rechargeable.
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Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional)
1. Make sure the camera power is off.
2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the
DC IN 5V terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the AC power adapter
to a power outlet.
Note:
Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for this camera. Damage caused
by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.
Use your AC power adapter while transferring images to your computer to conserve battery
life and prevent unexpected automatic power-off of the camera.
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Charging the Battery
1. Make sure the camera power is off.
2. Slide the battery/SD Memory Card cover into the direction of the [OPEN] arrow.
3. Insert the battery, noting correct polarity (+ and -).
4. Slide the battery lock lever to adjust the battery.
5. Close the battery/SD Memory Card cover.
6. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the DC IN 5V terminal.
7. Connect the other end of the AC power adapter to a power outlet.
8. Note the LED indicator
Green: Charging has started
Indicator off: Charging has completed
Orange: Stand by
Red: Replace the battery
Note:
Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera.
Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the
warranty.
If charging does not initiate turn the came on, and then off
Never attempt to charge any battery other than the battery originally included
with the camera.
Never attempt to charge a CP-1 type battery.
Do not charge the camera battery in a high temperature environment. Charge
only at room temperature.
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Inserting an SD Memory Card
All images and video clips taken by the camera are stored on an SD (Secure Digital)
Memory Card. If the camera’s power is turned OFF, your images saved on the SD
Memory Card will not be lost. An SD Memory Card can be used repeatedly.
You may use an SD card up to 512MB so that you can store additional images and
video clips.
1. Make sure the camera is off.
2. Slide the battery/SD Memory Card cover in the direction of the [OPEN] arrow.
3. Insert an SD Memory Card :
The front side of the memory card (printed
arrow) should face towards the front side
of the camera.
If the card cannot be inserted, check the
orientation.
4. Close the battery/SD Memory Card cover.
To remove the SD Memory Card, make sure
the camera is off. Open the battery/SD Memory Card card cover.
Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject.
Note:
If the camera is powered-on without a card, the “NO CARD” message appears on
the LCD monitor.
To prevent valuable data from being accidentally
erased from an SD Memory Card you can slide the
write-protected 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.
MMC type memory cards cannot be used.
It is suggested that you format an SD Memory Card in the camera before use.
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Attaching the Strap
To prevent accidental dropping of your camera, always use the hand strap.
Attach the hand strap as follows:
1. Thread the small loop of the hand strap through
the strap eyelet on the camera.
2. Pull the large loop through the small loop until the
strap is firmly secured.
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