Vivitar Vivicam 3945s User manual

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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.

Photo Explorer and Photo Express 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 Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

The product and accessories that come with your digital still ViviCam 3945s

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 power 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 illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may

differ from the actual design of your digital still ViviCam 3945s.

The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this

user manual.

For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website www.vivitar.com.

or contact your dealer.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.

Warning

If foreign objects or water have entered the ViviCam 3945s, 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 ViviCam 3945s 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 ViviCam 3945s.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection,

ask the store of purchase.

Use the supplied AC power adapter only with the indicated power

supply voltage.

Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric

shock.

Do not use the ViviCam 3945s in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain,

snow, on the beach, or near the shore.

Do not place the ViviCam 3945s on inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the ViviCam 3945s to fall or tilt over, causing injury.

Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Swallowing battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally

swallowed, immediately consult a physician.

Do not use the ViviCam 3945s while you are walking, driving or

riding a vehicle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

WARNING: Handling the USB cable 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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Caution

Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of

the terminals.

Inserting the battery 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 internal 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.

ViviCam 3945s is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or

use excessive force when handling the ViviCam 3945s.

This might cause damage to the ViviCam 3945s.

Do not use the ViviCam 3945s 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 ViviCam 3945s or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in

fire. Use the ViviCam 3945s in a well-ventilated place.

Do not leave the ViviCam 3945s 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 ViviCam 3945s, disconnect cords and cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and

electric shock.

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Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the battery, 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 ViviCam 3945s performance.

Using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not

been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry

date is an exception) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken.

Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you

fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle

before use.

The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the ViviCam

3945s or the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.

The ViviCam 3945s may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This

is normal and not a malfunction.

If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the

ViviCam 3945s to prevent leakage or corrosion.

If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no

battery power left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged

state, its performance may be impaired.

Always ensure that the battery terminals are clean.

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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CONTENTS

8 INTRODUCTION

8 Overview

9 Package Contents

10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 3945S

10 Front View

11 Rear View

12 LCD Monitor Information

14 LED Indicators

15 PREPARING THE VIVICAM 3945S

15 Installing the Battery (Optional Accessory)

16 Charging the Battery

17 Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)

17 Attaching the ViviCam 3945s Strap

18 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

19 GETTING STARTED

19 Turning the Power On/Off

20 Setting the Date and Time

21 Choosing the Screen Language

22 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory

23 Setting Image Resolution and Quality

25 CAPTURE MODE

25 Capturing Images

26 Setting the Scene Mode

28 Using the Optical Zoom

29 Using the Digital Zoom

30 Using the Flash

32 Using the Self-Timer

33 Adjusting the Exposure

34 Setting the White Balance

35 ADVANCED CAPTURE

35 Continuous Capture

36 Auto-Exposure Bracketing (AEB)

37 Adjusting White Balance Manually

38 PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS

38 Viewing Images

39 Magnifying Images

40 Thumbnail Display (Index Playback)

41 Slideshow Display

41 Resizing an Image

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42 MOVIE MODE

42 Recording Video Clips

43 Playing Back Video Clips

44 PLAYBACK MODE - ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

44 Playing Back Images/Video Clips on TV

45 Deleting Images/Video Clips

46 Protecting Images/Video Clips

47 Changing the ViviCam 3945s Startup Screen

48 AUDIO MODE

48 Recording Voice Files

48 Playing Back a Voice File

49 Deleting a Voice File

50 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL STILL VIVICAM 3945S TO COM-

PUTER

51 Step 1: Installing the USB driver

52 Step 2: Connecting the digital still ViviCam 3945s to your computer

53 Step 3: Downloading images, videos or voice files

54 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

54 Installing Photo Explorer

55 Installing Photo Express

56 INSTALLING ACROBAT READER

57 USER’S MANUAL ON CD-ROM

58 MENU OPTIONS

58 Capture Menu

61 Movie Menu

62 Play Menu

64 Setup Menu (In Capture and Movie Modes)

65 Setup Menu (In Playback Mode)

66 CONNECTING YOUR VIVICAM 3945S TO OTHER DEVICES

67 SPECIFICATIONS

68 TROUBLESHOOTING

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital still ViviCam 3945s.

Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart

ViviCam 3945s. Equipped with a 5.2 Mega pixel CCD, this ViviCam 3945s is capable

of capturing images with a resolution of up to 2560 x 1920 pixels.

2.5” LTPS color LCD monitor

The LCD monitor makes it easy to

frame your subject when capturing

images. It also displays the images

you have captured.

Optical zoom

The 3x optical zoom lens allows

you to capture telephoto and wide-

angle images.

Digital zoom

4x digital zoom in conjunction with

the 3x optical zoom permit zoom

photography of up to 12 times.

Captured images may be reviewed

and a selected portion of an image

may be enlarged up to 8x.

Automatic flash

An auto-flash sensor automatically

detects the shooting (lighting)

conditions and determines

whether the flash should be used.

9MB internal (built-in) memory

You may capture and store

images without the immediate

need for an additional memory

card.

SD memory card support

You may wish to expand the

memory capacity (up to 512MB

capacity) by using a Secure Digital

(SD) memory card.

USB connection (USB 2.0

compliant)

Still images, video clips, or voice

files that you have recorded can

be downloaded to your computer

using the USB cable (A USB driver

is required for Win 98).

Other features provided by the ViviCam 3945s include the following:

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Package Contents

Carefully unpack your kit box 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 your dealer.

Common Product Components:

Digital Still ViviCam 3945s

User’s Manual

USB Cable

Software CD-ROM

AV Cable

Common (Optional) Accessories:

SD Memory Card

AC Power Adapter

Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery (650mAh)

Battery Charger

Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

Conversion adapter

ViviCam 3945s Strap

ViviCam 3945s Pouch

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 3945S

Front View

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6

7

4

5

8

9

1. Shutter button

2. POWER Power button

3. Flash

4. Mode switch

Capture mode

Movie mode

Playback mode

5. Self-timer LED (AF auxiliary light)

6. Speaker

7. Lens

8. Conversion adapter terminal

9. Microphone

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6

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4

5

8

9

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Rear View

1. LCD monitor

2. Display button/

Audio mode button

3. Status LED

4. TZoom in (Telephoto) button

WZoom out (Wide-angle) button

5. Menu button

6. Delete button

7. Strap eyelet

8. Control buttons

9. Battery/SD memory card cover

10.Tripod socket

Control Buttons

1

2

3

4

5

1. Flash button

SUp button

2. Exposure compensation/

Backlight correction button

WLeft button

3. Scene mode button

TDown button

4. Self-timer button

XRight button

5. OK Set button

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LCD Monitor Information

Capture Mode

1. Capture mode

2. Image quality

[] SUPER FINE

[] FINE

[] NORMAL

3. Image size (resolution)

[5M] 2560 x 1920

[3M] 2048 x 1536

[

M

1.2 ] 1280 x 960

[

M

0.3 ] 640 x 480

[] TIFF IMAGE

4. Available number of shots

5. SD memory card indicator

(if present)

6. [ ] Adapter indicator/

Battery power indicator

[] Full battery power

[] Medium battery power

[] Low battery power

[] Virtually no battery power

7. Scene mode

[ ] AUTO

[] PORTRAIT

[] LANDSCAPE

[] NIGHT SCENE

[] SPORTS

[] MACRO

8. Flash mode

[] RED EYE

[] NO FLASH

[] AUTO FLASH

[ ] FORCED FLASH

9. Self-timer icon (if used)

[] 3-second delay

[] 10-second delay

10.White balance

[AUTO] AUTO

[] DAYLIGHT

[] CLOUDY

[] SUNSET

[ ] TUNGSTEN

[] FLUORESCENT

11. Capture mode icon

[

S

] SINGLE

[] CONTINUOUS

[

A

] AEB

12. Time

13. Date

14. Focus area

15. [ ] Exposure compensation

[] Backlight correction

16. Zoom status

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1 2 3

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4

5

Movie Mode

1. Movie mode

2. Available recording time/Elapsed time

3. Video size

[

VGA

] 640 x 480

[

QVGA

] 320 x 240

4. SD memory card indicator (if present)

5. Battery power indicator

6. Time

7. Date

8. Exposure compensation (no indication

with 0EV)

9. Zoom status

1 2 4

5

9

T

W

678

VGA

3

Playback mode -Image Playback

1. Playback mode

2. Frame number

3. SD memory card indicator (if present)

4. Battery power indicator

5. Image size (resolution)

6. Capture mode

Playback mode -Video Playback

1. Playback mode

2. Frame number

3. Video size

4. SD memory card indicator (if present)

5. Battery power indicator

6. Stop indicator

7. Fast reverse playback indicator

8. Fast forward playback indicator

9. Video status bar

10.Movie mode

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Audio Mode

1. Audio mode

2. SD memory card indicator (if present)

3. Battery power indicator

4. Sound level (speaker volume)

5. Audio file name

:RECORD

AUD_0001

AUD_0002

:PLAY

W :VOLUME -

T :VOLUME +

12 3

4

5

SELECT FILE!

AUD_0003

LED Indicators

Indicator Status Description/Activity

1. The digital still ViviCam 3945s is

powering up.

Solid red

2. The digital still ViviCam 3945s is in the

process of battery charge.

Status LED Image is being processed and stored

to memory.

USB communication is in progress.

Self-timer LED Blinking red The self-timer function is activated.

Blinking red

Solid green

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PREPARING THE VIVICAM 3945S

Installing the Battery (Optional Accessory)

We highly recommend you to use the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery

to realize the full capability of your digital still ViviCam 3945s. Make sure that the

power of the digital still ViviCam 3945s is off before inserting or removing the

battery.

1. Open the battery/SD memory card cover.

2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation

shown.

Tilt the battery lock lever in the

direction of the arrow and orient the

battery so that its label is facing to

the rear side of the ViviCam 3945s,

and then insert the battery.

3. 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.

When the battery has come out a little, slowly pull it out the rest of the way.

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Charging the Battery

The state-of-charge of the battery will affect the performance of the digital still

ViviCam 3945s. To maximize battery performance and lifetime, it is recommended

that you fully charge the battery using the optional AC power adapter and then

fully discharge it (through normal use) at least one time. Make sure that the

power of the digital still ViviCam 3945s is off and then insert the battery before

starting.

1. Insert the conversion adapter into the

conversion adapter terminal of the

ViviCam 3945s as shown in the

illustration.

2. Connect one end of the AC power

adapter to the DC IN terminal of the

conversion adapter.

3. Connect the other end of the AC power

adapter to a wall outlet.

Charging time differs depending on

the ambient temperature and the

status of battery.

The digital still ViviCam 3945s must be used with the specified AC power

adapter. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not

covered under the warranty.

Always make sure that the digital still ViviCam 3945s is off before

removing the battery.

The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after

being used. This is normal and not a malfunction.

When using the digital still ViviCam 3945s in cold environments, keep

the digital still ViviCam 3945s and its battery warm by holding it inside

your jacket or other warm protective environment.

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Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)

Using an AC power adapter prevents the digital still ViviCam 3945s from

automatically powering off while transferring files to your computer.

Perform the steps in the preceding section "Charging the Battery".

Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the ViviCam

3945s. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered

under the warranty.

Attaching the ViviCam 3945s Strap

Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.

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Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional

Accessory)

The digital still ViviCam 3945s comes with 9MB of internal memory, allowing you to

record video clips, captured images, or voice files in the digital still ViviCam 3945s.

However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD

(Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files.

1. Always make sure the digital still

ViviCam 3945s is turned off before

inserting or removing a memory card.

2. Insert an SD memory card in the correct

orientation as shown in the illustration.

3. Close the battery/SD memory card

cover.

To remove the SD memory card,

make sure the ViviCam 3945s is

turned off. Press lightly on the edge

of the memory card and it will eject.

Be sure to format an SD memory

card with this digital still ViviCam

3945s before using it. Refer to

section in the manual titled

“Formatting an SD Memory Card

or Internal Memory” for further

details.

To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD

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.

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GETTING STARTED

Turning the Power On/Off

Press the POWER button to turn on

your digital still ViviCam 3945s.

To turn off your digital still ViviCam

3945s, press the POWER button again.

If the ViviCam 3945s goes unused for a certain period of time while the

ViviCam 3945s is powered on, the ViviCam 3945s will switch to an idle

mode, and eventually turn itself off to conserve power.

The power is turned off automatically when the ViviCam 3945s has not

been operated for a defined period time. To resume the operation condition,

turn the power on again. Refer to section in this manual titled "POWER

OFF" in the Setup Menu (In Capture and Movie Modes) for further details.

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Setting the Date and Time

The date/time setting screen will automatically appear:

When first turning the ViviCam 3945s on.

When turning the power on after leaving the ViviCam 3945s without battery

for an extended period of time.

1. Press the POWER button to turn on the

ViviCam 3945s.

2. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

3. Press the button.

4. Press the X button to select [SETUP]

menu.

5. Use the S/T/W/X buttons to select

[DATE SETUP], then press the OK

button.

6. Press the W/X buttons to select the

Year, Month, Day and Time fields.

To increase the value, press the S button.

To decrease the value, press the T button.

The time is displayed in 24-hours format.

7. Press the OK button after all fields are set.

DATE SETUP

SELECT ITEM : SET :

2004.01.01

YMD

00:11

SELECT ITEM:

PLAY

SETUP

SELECT PAGE:

DATE SETUP

NTSC

PAL

ENTRY:

2004.01.03

EXIT:

Y/M/D

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