Vivitar Vivicam 3805 User manual

Brand: Vivitar

Model: Vivicam 3805

Type: 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.

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.

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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

Appendix C – Hardware specifications ________________________________ 29

Appendix D – FCC Statement ________________________________________ 30

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

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.

Camera overview

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.

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.

Using the LCD display

LCD in capture mode

Description

SD/MMC card loaded in the camera

Preset scene mode – Night shot, Sports, Backlit

Self-timer active

4 Image resolution – 2272 x 1704, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x

480

Zoom slider – indicates level of zoom

6 Battery status – full, 10-30% capacity, less than 10%, empty. If this

indicator is blinking, the camera will turn off in 3 seconds.

7 EV (exposure value) compensation value – 2EV, 1.5EV, 1EV, 0.5EV,

0, -0.5EV, -1.0EV, -1.5EV, -2EV

White balance (WB) setting – Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Bulb

Flash status – On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Auto

Number of images remaining can be saved at this resolution

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LCD in playback mode

Description

SD/MMC card loaded in the camera and playing files from the card

File locked

Still image with voice memo

Movie clip

Current file number / total number of files

Previous image or movie clip

7 Battery status – full, 10-30% capacity, less than 10%, empty. If this

indicator is blinking, it means that the camera will turn off in

three seconds.

Image resolution or total length of movie clip

Next image or movie clip

Chapter 2 – Getting started

This chapter describes how to set up and prepare your camera before you start using it to

capture pictures or movie clips. Attach the hand strap, insert batteries and the SD/MMC

card to prepare your camera and adjust its settings as described below.

Attaching the hand strap

To insert the hand strap into the loop on the s

1. Thread the short loop of the ha

ide of the camera, do the following:

nd strap

2. through

3. Pull the long end of the strap tight to

onomy use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries with your new camera.

1. Slide the battery / memory card compartment cover on the side of the camera

through the hand strap eyelet.

Thread the long end of the strap

the short loop.

complete the attachment.

Inserting batteries

For performance and ec

To install or replace the batteries, do the following:

downward in the direction of the arrow.

2. Open the cover.

3. Insert the batteries into the chamber making sure that the positive and negative

ends are properly oriented, as indicated by the battery polarity labels in the

battery chamber.

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4. Close the cover.

5. Snap the battery cover into place by sliding it upward in the direction of the arrow

shown.

Inserting an SD/MMC card

The camera offers two options for storing images / movie clips.

• Internal memory: 16 MB NAND flash memory (including program space area)

• External SD/MMC card (optional): You can store as many images / movie clips as you

like depending on the capacity of the memory card and image resolution.

NOTE: The SD/MMC card is an optional accessory. When the card is inserted, only

the SD/MMC card is used to store your pictures or movie clips. For more

information about how to transfer images or movies from the internal memory to

the SD card, refer to page 24.

To install a memory card, do the following:

1. Turn the camera off and slide the battery / memory card compartment cover on

the side of the camera downward in the direction of the arrow shown.

2. Open the cover.

Turning the camera on / off

3. Insert the SD/MMC card with its notched corner towards the upper edge of the

camera (gold circuitry on the card facing the back of the camera). Press down on

the card to the level of the slot and it will be held in place.

4. Close the cover.

5. Snap the battery cover into place by sliding it upward in the direction of the arrow

shown.

To remove the memory card, press the SD/MMC card gently into the slot and release the

card. The card pops upward and can be easily removed.

Turning the camera on / off

The camera's stylish design offers a unique way of turning your camera on / off. Your

camera has a sliding door switch, which not only controls power but also operate the

internal lens cover.

• To turn the camera on, slide the door on the

front of the camera in the direction shown.

The lens cover is opened and the power LED

on the back of the camera blinks while the

camera performs a self-check. The startup

screen is displayed on the LCD screen. Once

the camera is ready, the power LED remains

lit and you can capture images or movie

clips.

• To turn off the camera, slide the door s

is closed and the camera is switched off after any operations in process are

completed.

witch in the opposite direction. The lens cover

Lens cover

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NOTE: Your digital camera has a power saving feature that turns off the camera in

order to conserve power. In the capture mode, the LCD is turned off if there is no

action for 1 minute. Press the OK button to turn the LCD on. If there is no action

for 1.5 minutes, the camera is completely turned off. Slide the power switch to

close the lens cover.

Setting the date and time

To set the camera's date and time before using it, do the following:

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in capture mode.

2. Press the MENU button to display the menu.

3. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select DATE/TIME.

4. Use the ► or ◄ buttons to move between the year,

month, date, hour and minute fields. Use the ▲ or ▼

buttons to increase or decrease the values for each o

these fields.

5. After the date and time are set as desired, press the

OK button to save your settings.

6. Press the MENU button to exit.

Setting the language

Your digital camera can display text in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian,

Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and

Japanese. To set the display language, do the

following:

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Press the MENU button to display the menu.

3. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select LANGUAGE.

4. Use the ► or ◄ buttons to select the desired

language.

5. Press the OK button to set the language.

6. Press the MENU button to exit.

Installing the software

The software CD provided in your camera package contains the following items:

• ULEAD PhotoExplorer 8.0 SE: Photo imaging software. This is the all-in-one tool

for owners of digital cameras, WebCams, DV camcorders, scanners or anyone who

strives to effectively handle digital media.

• ULEAD Cool 360: Movie clip editing and viewing software. It lets you transform a

series of photos quickly and easily into 360° panoramic scenes or images for

delivery via e-mail, the Web or in MS Office documents.

• Adobe Acrobat Reader: PDF reader

• User manual (PDF format): Information about your digital camera and its

operation.

• Driver for Windows 98SE: Be sure to install this BEFORE using the USB cable to

connect your camera for the first time to your PC running Windows 98SE.

Installing the software

Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC and the auto

run feature displays the camera software installation menu.

Click the desired item and installation starts. Follow the

instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

If the CD does not auto run on your system you may access the

CD by double clicking the drive MY COMPUTER menu on your

computer’s desktop screen.

To view the user manual, navigate to the CD drive on your PC using Windows Explorer or a

similar file manager program. Double click the PDF file to view the manual in the

language of your choice. Install Adobe Acrobat Reader if you do not have it on your

system in order to view the manual.

Chapter 3 – Taking still images or movie clips

This chapter shows you how to take pictures or record movie clips with your digital

camera. You can customize the camera settings using the camera buttons as well as the

system menu as described in this chapter.

Selecting the camera mode

Your digital camera has two modes.

• Capture mode: Use this mode to capture still images or record movie clips.

• Playback mode: Use this mode to review and play back your files, view a slide show,

and to record a voice memo.

Use the MODE button to switch between the capture and playback modes.

Taking photographs

Use this procedure to quickly capture a still image.

1. Turn on the camera and ensure that it is in capture

mode.

2. Use the LCD screen to frame your shot while

pointing the lens at the subject.

3. Press the shutter button all the way down to

capture your image.

4. The camera returns to the capture mode and the LCD displays the preview screen

again.

NOTE: You can delete unwanted files later by using the Delete function in the

setup menu. See page 23 for more details.

Adjusting camera settings using the camera keys

You can use the various features of your digital camera to enhance the quality of the

images as described in the following sections.

Adjusting camera settings using the camera keys

Using the digital zoom

Your digital camera is equipped with a 4x digital zoom. The zoom level can be varied from

1x to 4x by using the zoom in and zoom out buttons as follows:

1. Turn on the camera.

2. Use the LCD screen to frame your shot while pointing

the lens at the subject.

3. Press the zoom in button to take a close-up of the

subject for more details and a narrow field of view.

Alternatively, press the zoom out button to take a

wider shot with fewer details.

4. Proceed to capture the image as described in Taking photographs on page 16.

NOTE: The zoom setting is preserved even after the image is captured. Use the

zoom out button to zoom out completely before using the flash, self-timer, or

preset scene modes.

Using the flash

The built-in flash of your digital camera can be adjusted for various light conditions. Press

the ► button repeatedly to select the desired flash setting as shown below:

Icon Description

Forced off – In this mode, the flash is disabled.

Auto – The camera senses whether the flash is needed by

detecting the amount of ambient light.

Forced on – The flash is enabled, regardless of the ambient

light.

Red-eye reduction – The flash fires twice to reduce the red-

eye effect.

NOTE: The image may be overexposed when you shoot bright scenes by using

forced flash.

Setting the resolution

The resolution setting changes the resolution and quality of the still images captured by

the camera. Press the ▲ button repeatedly to select the desired resolution:

Icon Description

4 star – 2272 x 1704

3 star – 2272 x 1704

2 star – 1600 x 1200

1 star – 640 x 480

The higher the quality, the clearer your picture will be. However, at the same time the

image file size will be larger, taking more time to send via email, and fewer pictures can

be stored in memory. Choose the setting that best matches the intended use for your life.

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Using the self-timer

The self-timer option gives you the ability to take hands-free photos, such as self-

portraits or group photos as well as movie clips as follows:

1. Position the camera on a stable surface (such as a tripod) and frame the shot.

2. Press the ◄ button to enable the self-timer. The self-timer icon appears on the

LCD screen.

3. Press the shutter button to capture an image or the

video button to record a movie clip. A 10-second delay

begins immediately. During this period, the self-timer

LED blinks slowly for the first 7 seconds and then

quickly for the last 3 seconds. The LCD screen displays

the countdown. When the delay ends, the camera

takes the picture.

NOTE: To cancel the self-timer, press the ◄ button again. To cancel the self-

timer after the shutter button has been pressed, press any of camera’s keys.

Using preset scene modes

The camera offers three preset modes to enable you to take pictures with a fixed focus.

Press the ▼ key to select the correct mode according to the ambient light and subject.

Icon Description

None Normal – This is the normal mode of operation.

Night shoot – Choose this mode when taking pictures at

night or under very poor light conditions. Put the camera

on a stable surface or use a tripod to hold the camera

steady and take a clear picture.

Sport – Use this mode when taking consecutive shots of

moving objects such as an athlete running.

Backlit – Use this mode when background lighting is

stronger than your subject.

Adjusting camera settings using the menu

You can also adjust more settings of your camera using the setup menu. Refer to the

following sections to learn how to adjust the white balance, EV compensation, quick

review, and special effect settings.

White balance

Change the preset white balance setting to suit the lighting conditions in which the

picture is taken.

Icon Description

AUTO

AUTO – This is the normal mode of operation where the

white balance is adjusted automatically. You can use the

AUTO setting to obtain the optimum image brightness

(exposure) when the subject is much brighter or darker

than the background.

Sunny – Choose this mode when taking pictures when

shooting outdoors or brightly lit surroundings.

Cloudy – Use this mode when shooting in poorly lit or

cloudy surroundings.

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Vivitar Vivicam 3805 User manual

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