Vivitar ViviCam 3705 Digital Camera
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1. Press the menu button to close the menus Compose your image Press the shutter button to capture an image with your new setting o NON A ON Open the lens cover power on the camera Make sure the camera is in Record O mode Change the setting using the yy buttons and then press the OK button to confirm your selection 4 Stilllmage 1 3 p Image Size Quality Exposure White Balance Exit MENU 4 Still lmage 2 3 gt Digital Zoom On ISO Auto LCD Brightness 0 0 0EV Auto Paged gt Exit MENU Paged gt 4 Stillimage 3 3 p Exit MENU Paged gt PLAYBACK MODE In the playback 55 mode you can view magnify delete images play video clips or run a slide show Playback mode also provides a thumbnail image display allowing you to quickly search for the image you want during playback 1 Power on the camera and toggle the Mode button to the playback gt mode 2 Viewing your images using the 4 gt buttons m To view the previous image press the 4 button m To view the next image press the gt button E Press the IOI button to display the detailed image information such as image quality image size and date Note You may view your images without opening the lens cover since the lens is not used for playback The camera lens is protected E f there are no images stored in memory No images in memory will appear on the LCD displa2. images and for presentations 1 Power on the camera and toggle the Mode button to the playback gt mode 2 Press the menu f7 button and move to Slide Show by using the A w buttons Slide Show PN 3 Sec DA Back 4 Set 0K 3 Press the gt button 4 Set the playback interval by using the 4 w buttons and press the OK button m The slideshow starts displaying your images on the LCD display one by one at the set interval E To stop the slideshow display press the OK button Note m You can adjust the slideshow display interval from 0 to 30 seconds E f you set the interval to O seconds the slideshow function is disabled ges You can protect images and video clips from accidental erasure Play 1 2 by using the Protect feature in the Playback menu Follow these Protect steps to protect an image or video This Image Unlock Protecting an image or video clip All Images 1 Select the image video clip you wish to protect by using the 4 p buttons 2 Press the menu 7 button Select Protect by using the a w buttons Exit MENU Change Play 1 2 3 Press the jp button Protect 4 Use the 4 w buttons to select This Image and then This Image press the Jp button Unlock m Note To protect all images select All Images in this step a Lock 5 Select Lock by pressing the 4 w buttons and press the OK button Back 4 Set 0K m Once the image video clip i
3. java sun com getjava help html After this Java installation you can install iSee Media PhotoVista m PhotoVista System Requirements are Windows 98 Windows NT 4 Service Pack 3 or higher Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows XP Service Pack 1 or higher 37 38 INSTALLING ACROBAT READER The CD ROM includes a PDF portable document format copy of the user s manual To view a PDF you must have Acrobat Reader installed in your computer Acrobat Reader is included on the camera CD ROM Using Acrobat Reader you can read the user s manual and print sections of interest Insert the CD ROM that came with the camera into the CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears Click Install ADOBE ACROBAT READER Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation For Mac users 1 Insert the CD ROM that came with the camera into the CD ROM drive 2 Select and double click Acrobat Reader NA Select and double click the language that you want Double click Reader Installer Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Vivitar ViviCam 3705 ka soe ACRON RADE gt USER S MANUAL ON CD ROM A copy of the user s manual on is provided on the CD ROM in PDF format It is a backup copy of the printed manual If you misplace the printed guide you may print another copy from the CD ROM The only requirement for viewing the User Manual on the CD ROM is that you have Acrobat Read
4. Step 1 Installing the USB Driver Step 2 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer Step 3 Downloading Image and Video Files INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE 34 INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA INSTALLING ACROBAT READER USER S MANUAL ON CD ROM MENU OPTIONS isiiscscicsccsonsssccincctecacessncsnranzcentunntensanenneaiendessoooniinscienetnoratanssstxaniounesuiriiantsieautdantaoongnisadaueenniseiaaasiissentonaiacseninatte Record Menu Movie Menu Playback Menu Setup Menu CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS INTRODUCTION Overview Your new digital camera delivers high quality 2048 x 1536 resolution images using a 3 3 Mega pixel imager Using either the optical viewfinder or the 1 5 TFT color image LCD display 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 8MB internal built in memory lets you capture and store images without the need for an additional memory card However you may wish to expand the memory capacity up to 256MB capacity by using an external memory card In addition to still images you can record short videos using the movie function 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
5. The camera is powering UP approx two seconds No LED indicator Blinking red 3 Camera system error Yes 3 LED indicator Blinking green after changing flash mode Charging the flash capacitor fashion on Lea No LED indicator Blinking red ae meu D is beng Aao An image is being recorded to memory card ora movie is being recorded No LED indicator Blinking red while connecting to computer USB communication transfer in progress No LED indicator Solid green in record or movie mode The camera is ready to record images or movies Yes 1 Self timer indicator Blinking red The self timer function is activated Yes 1 Three beeps Error message Yes 3 One beep Valid button event Yes 1 1 The camera sounds one beep 3 The camera sounds three beeps 10 LCD Display Icons Display icons Still Image Record Mode 1 Record mode 17 4 Focus mode 2 Battery level Macro mode mam Full battery power amp Portrait mode tom Medium battery power a Landscape mode rm Virtually no battery power 5 Self timer mode 3 Flash mode 6 White balance 4 Auto flash no indication Auto o Red eye reduction se Daylight 4 Fill flash on m Cloudy Flash off Sunset Tungsten Fluorescent 7 EV compensation no indication with OEV 8 Possible number of shots remaining at the current size and quality settings 9 Image size E 2048 x 1
6. gt 1 3X gt 1 6X gt 2 0X gt 2 5X gt 3 2X gt 4 0X m You may reduce the magnification by using the w button from 4 0X gt 3 2X gt 2 5X gt 2 0X gt 1 6X gt 1 3X gt 1X The self timer duration is ten seconds Activate the self timer by pressing the shutter button The self timer LED blinks slowly for seven seconds and then blinks rapidly for the last three seconds This allows you to get into the scene when taking group images 1 Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface 2 Open the lens cover power on the camera Make sure the camera is in Record a mode 3 Press the S button m The icon appears on the LCD monitor 4 Compose the scene 5 Press the shutter button m The self timer function is activated 6 After ten seconds the camera takes an image m To cancel the self timer at any time press the shutter button to disrupt the sequence Note m After an image is taken using self timer the self timer mode is turned off m If you wish to take another image using the self timer repeat these steps Use the macro close up mode to shoot a close up of a subject such as flowers or insects where the range is between 21 and 36 inches 0 55 and 0 9 meters 1 Open the lens cover power on the camera Make sure the camera is in Record O mode 2 Move the focus switch located on the front side of the camera to the position m The amp icon appears on t
7. The amp icon appears on the LCD display PIXELS 3 Compose your scene 4 Press the shutter button 4 D The landscape mode suitable for scenery shooting is used when the distance to the subject is greater than 6 feet 1 9 meters 1 Open the lens cover power on the camera Make sure the 19 camera is in Record O mode mga 2 Move the focus switch located on the front side of the camera to the a position O m The aA icon appears on the LCD display 3 Compose your scene aao gt 4 Press the shutter button 20 Using digital zoom images appear closer Whereas digital zoom is a compelling feature the more an image is enlarged zoomed the more pixilated grainier the image will appear The digital zoom function is only available when the LCD display is on and the digital zoom feature in the Record menu is ON 1 Open the lens cover power on the camera Make sure the camera is in Record O mode 2 Turn on the LCD display with all icons by pressing the IOI button 3 Press the OK button to zoom to 2X mi The X2 0 icon appears on the LCD display m Press the button to zoom up to 4X m To cancel the digital zoom press the OK button 4 Press the shutter button to capture a zoomed image Note 3 0210112008 m The more the image is enlarged the more pixilated grainier the image Em You may increase the magnification by using the button from 1X
8. This may cause a traffic accident CAUTIONS m Do not place this 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 m Do not leave this camera in a location subject to extremely high temperatures such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and internal components and may cause a fire m Do not cover or wrap the camera or AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera case and cause a fire Always use the camera and accessories in well ventilated locations m Handle the camera carefully and do not expose the camera to shock or vibration Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction Em When handling and moving the camera always unplug it from the power source if you are using an AC power adapter Unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera Failure to do so may result in an electrical shock Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your camera Use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and may cause a fire injury or soiling of the battery compartment Em When placing the batteries into the camera check the polarity markings on the batteries and to ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly Incorrect battery polarity
9. 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 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 SD is a trademark Adobe the Adobe logo and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners READ THIS FIRST 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 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
10. to your computer hard drive Windows Open the removable disk and subsequent folders by double clicking them Your images are inside the folder s Select the images that you want then choose Copy from the Edit menu Open the destination location folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu You may also drag and drop image files from the camera to a desired location Macintosh and Desktop LX Open the unlabeled disk icon and the destination location on your hard disk Drag and drop from the camera to the desired destination Note E Itis recommended that you use an AC power adapter for the camera while transferring images and video clips from the camera to your computer since camera power may be cut off unexpectedly if the batteries run out m Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader highly recommended 35 36 INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE PC users will find that PhotoSuite is a very user friendly image editing program With PhotoSuite you can retouch compose and organize your images It includes a variety of templates such as photo frames birthday cards calendars and more Get your images ready and explore this amazing program Vivitar ViviCam 3705 To install PhotoSuite 1 Insert the CD ROM that came with the camera into your CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears 2 Click Install PHOTOSUITE Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Note m To use Pho
11. will result in camera inoperability and may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire injury or soiling of the battery compartment m Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time The batteries 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 batteries Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid INTRODUCTION GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA GETTING STARTED RECORD MODE CONTENTS Overview Package Contents Front View Rear View LED Indicators LCD Display Icons Installing Batteries Using an AC Power Adapter optional accessory Inserting an SD Memory Card optional accessory Attaching the Hand Strap Language Selection Setting the Date and Time Setting Image Resolution and Quality Taking Images Portrait Mode Landscape Mode Digital Zoom Self timer Macro Mode Flash Taking Pictures Manually PLAYBACK MODE ccccssscssssscsssscssscssssssscessecsnsseacecscesaueseseeensceneeeceneneneeneseneaeesensneneaneneavensseaeasensneavansneneeaneseneavanensneneneneeanans 24 Viewing Images Zoom Playback Displaying Thumbnail Images Slideshow Display Protecting Images Deleting Images Di 827 317 0 APA AA AA AA 29 Recording Video Clips Viewing Video Clips TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER 12110 1am 31
12. 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 Package Contents O Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items Common Product Components Common Optional Accessories m Digital Camera m SD memory card up to 256MB capacity m USB cable m Camera pouch E Software CD ROM m AC power adapter m User s Manual m Camera strap m 2xAA alkaline batteries Note Accessories and components vary by retailer GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW 1 Shutter button 12 LED indicator 2 Viewfinder window 13 Viewfinder 3 Lens cover 14 LCD display 4 Focus switch 15 IOI Display button g Macro mode 2 Portrait mode 16 5 Menu button A Landscape mode 17 Power button 5 Flash 18 Tripod socket 19 Mode Mode button 6 Lens 20 Battery SD memory 7 Hand strap eyelet card cover 8 Jack cover 9 DC IN jack 21 4 Arrow button left 10 USB connector 4 Flash button 22 Arrow button u Ti Selftimer LED Thumbnail ae 23 gt Arrow button right Self timer button 24 vw Arrow button down i Delete button 25 QK OK button Q Digital zoom button 6999 9 LED and Audible indicators ssa vv Indicator Status Description Activity Sound LED indicator Blinking red after camera is powered on
13. 1 18 12 30 M 1024x768pixels Super fine 4 1 12 10 20 Fine 8 1 18 15 30 Normal 12 1 37 30 65 5 640x480 pixels Super fine 4 1 25 18 38 30 Kk Normal 12 1 76 62 120 The above data shows the standard testing results The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings 17 18 51 4020 155 8 3 3 Taking Images Your camera is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a 1 5 LCD display to compose images Taking images using the optical viewfinder will conserve battery power If your batteries are low it is recommended that you only compose images by using the viewfinder Using the LCD display you can compose images more accurately but at the cost of battery consumption Always use the image LCD for macro shots however to avoid parallax effects The LCD image display must be used when Digital Zoom is used 1 Open the lens cover 2 Turn the camera on by pressing the power button The camera will always power up in still image record mode 3 If not in record mode toggle the Mode button to the KI mode E f you turn on the camera with the lens cover closed a message Lens Cover Closed will appear on the LCD display 4 Compose your shot in the viewfinder 5 Press the shutter button m The LED indicator blinks red while the camera is processing the image 2 Turn the camera on by pressing the power button The camera will always po
14. 536 pixels mM 1024 x 768 pixels s 640 x 480 pixels 10 1mage quality Kk Super fine LA Fine Normal 11 Memory Card indicator 12 ISO speed no indication Auto 100 ISO 100 200 ISO 200 400 ISO 400 13 Time 24 hour format 14 Date 11 12 Display icons Movie Mode Movie mode Battery level Recordable movie time available Memory Card indicator Time Date aaron Display icons Still lmage Playback Mode 1 Playback mode 2 Battery level 3 Image Protected indicator if protected 4 Frame number 5 Memory Card indicator Display icons Video movie Playback Mode 1 Movie mode icon 2 Battery level 3 Movie Protected indicator if protected 4 Frame number 5 The first frame of the movie 6 Memory Card indicator GETTING STARTED You can use 2 AA size batteries Alkaline Ni MH or an AC power adapter optional accessory to power the 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 Batteries 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Slide the battery SD memory card cover in the direction of the OPEN arrow 3 Insert the batteries noting correct polarity and 4 Close the battery SD memory card cover firmly Note m If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of tim
15. Automatic Flash default Red Eye Reduction Fill Flash On and Flash Off The modes appear cyclically when you press the 4 button The table below will help choose the appropriate flash mode Flash mode Description uf Auto flash The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions Select this mode for general flash photography sf Red eye reduction The flash emits a precursor flash before the main flash fires This causes the pupil in the human eye to constrict reducing the red eye phenomenon Select this mode when taking images of people and animals in low light conditions 4 Fill flash The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness Select this mode for recording images with high contrast backlighting and deep shadows Also known as forced flash Flash off The flash will not fire Select this mode when taking images in a place where flash photography is prohibited or when the distance to the subject is beyond the effective range of the flash 23 24 Manually You can manually adjust conditions such as EV compensation white balance or ISO speed when taking pictures For EV compensation white balance or ISO speed information refer to Exposure White Balance or ISO in the Record menu To take images manually Press the menu button Move to Exposure White Balance or ISO using the a w buttons Press the Jp button to enter a sub menu
16. Vivitar Vivicam 3705 User Manual s English 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
17. 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 driver updates revisions to this manual and manuals in other languages please refer to our website Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke or an unusual odor if it becomes unusually hot to the touch produces a peculiar noise or exhibits any other abnormal conditions 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 remove the batteries and disconnect the power source if you are using an AC power adapter Contact your dealer or authorized service facility for repairs Never attempt to repair this camera by yourself as this may be dangerous Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure no 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 Avoid using this camera in places subject to extreme moisture Do not use the camera if water has entered the camera Turn the camera off remove the batteries and disconnect the power source if you are using an AC power adapter Unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera Contact your dealer
18. amera into the CD ROM drive Select and double click Digital Camera Driver Installer Select Install Location and click Install Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation and restart your computer Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera Turn the camera on From the Windows desktop double click on My Computer Look for a new removable disk icon This removable disk is actually the memory or memory card in your camera Typically the camera will be assigned drive letter e or higher 33 34 6 Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder 7 Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders m Your recorded images and video clips will be inside these folders m Copy amp Paste or Drag N Drop image and video files to a folder on your computer Mac users double click the unlabeled disk drive icon on our desktop iPhoto may automatically launch The volume label may vary depending upon whether you use internal camera memory or a memory card Step 3 Downloading Image and Video F When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer it is considered to be a disk drive just like a floppy disk or CD You can download transfer images by copying them from the removable disk unlabeled disk on a Macintosh
19. ansferring Recorded Images and Videos to Your Computer for further details 50 CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES USB Cable QS r SD Card Reader SD Memory Card a a Vv IL PCMCIA Adapter Computer Printer CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Sensor Approx 3 3 Mega pixel 1 2 7 CCD Image resolution 2048 x 1536 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels LCD 1 5 color TFT LCD Self timer 10 second delay Zoom 4X digital zoom Capture modes Still Image Video movie recording Memory type 8 MB internal memory common SD memory card optional up to 256MB capacity Shutter speed 5 1 2000 sec Lens Fixed focal length 7 9 mm F number 3 5 Range of Focus Landscape Greater than 6 feet 1 9 meters to infinity Portrait 3 to 6 feet 0 9 to 1 9 meters Macro 21 to 36 inches 0 55 to 0 9 meters Exposure and Compensation Automatic exposure with manual EV compensation 1 8EV in 0 3EV steps White balance Automatic with presets for Daylight Cloudy Sunset Fluorescent Tungsten Files formats JPG AVI Motion JPEG for video clip File standards JPEG EXIF 2 1 DCF 1 1 M JPEG Interface Ports DC IN jack USB connector Operating environment Operation 0 C to 40 C 15 to 90 humidity Storage 20 C to 60 C 10 to 95 humidity Power 2 AA Alkaline 1 5V or Ni MH 1 5V b
20. atteries or optional AC power adapter 2 5A 3 3V Dimensions 105 x 55 x 41 mm W x H x D exclusive of protruding features Weight Approx 4 2 ounces 120g without batteries and memory card Design and specifications are subject to change without notice
21. camera settings to their original status select this option and press the Jp button Select Yes using the A w buttons and then press the OK button The following table shows the default setting for each item Item Description Image Resolution 2048 X 1536 pixels Image Quality x Fine Flash Auto LCD Brightness 0 White Balance Auto EV Compensation 0 0 Digital Zoom On Beep On You can select the date type that is imprinted on your image To set the date type press the Jp button Then select one date type you prefer by using the w buttons and press the OK button M D Y D M Y Y M D 49 After removing the batteries from the camera the date and time may return to the default settings If this happens reset the date and time when using the camera Refer to section in this manual titled Setting the Date and Time for further details If you set imprint function your image will be displayed with the date on it To enable this function press the Jp button Then select On by using the a W buttons and press the OK button This option allows you to select the language for the menus and the text displayed on the LCD display Refer to section in this manual titled Language Selection for further details M While connecting camera to your computer via USB cable your recorded images and video clips can be downloaded to your computer s hard drive Refer to section in this manual titled Tr
22. e remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion m Never use manganese batteries m Never use batteries of different type together or mix old and new batteries m Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance Using an AC Power Adapter optional accessor 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Open the jacl 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 13 Note m 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 m Using an AC power adapter while transferring images to your computer prevents unexpected automatic power off of the camera Inserting an SD Memory Card optional accessor Do i The camera comes with 8MB of internal memory allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera However you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD Secure Digital memory card so that you can store additional images and video clips 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Slide the battery SD memory card cover in the direction of the CF OPEN arrow 3 Insert an SD memory card m The front side of the memory card printed arrow should Ug face towards the front side of the camera a A E Ifthe card cannot be inser
23. e 4 gt Page 4 gt This utility formats the internal memory or memory card and erases all stored images and data even if they have been protected To perform the format function press the Jp button Select Yes by using the w buttons and press the OK button Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time 47 The camera produces a sound beep each time you press a camera button if this function is enabled Press the Jp button then select On or Off by using the w buttons and then press the OK button 48 If there is no camera activity no buttons are pressed for a defined period of time while the camera is powered on the camera will switch to an idle mode and eventually turn itself off to conserve power Period of Inactivity batteries Period of Inactivity AC power adapter Camera status 60 seconds 60 seconds Idle mode 30 minutes 30 minutes Turn off If the camera is idle re activate the camera by pressing any button on the camera If the camera has powered off you must to turn the camera on again by pressing the button The table above shows the default time settings for idle and power off You can change the power saving interval by pressing the p button Then use the w buttons to select the desired interval time from 1 to 30 minutes and press the OK button If you wish to restore all
24. er installed on your computer Updates to this manual and versions in other languages may be found on our website _ Vivitar ViviCam 3705 1 Insert the CD ROM that came with the camera into the CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears 2 Click Install User s Manual Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Alternatively browse the CD ROM to find the PDF file For Mac users 1 Insert the CD ROM that came with the camera into the CD ROM drive 2 Select and double click Manual 3 Select and double click the language that you want 4 Drag and drop the PDF file from the current location to the destination location View the user s manual by opening it 39 MENU OPTIONS Record Menu a You can use the Record menu to select image size image quality or ISO speed You can also adjust exposure white balance or LCD brightness in the Record menu The Record menu even allows you to enable digital zoom To access the Record menu toggle the Mode button to the KI mode and press the menu E button Scroll through the menu options by using the a w buttons 4 Still lmage 1 3 p Image Size m Quality Exposure 0 0EV White Balance Auto Exit MENU 7 Page qp gt 4 Stilllmage 2 3 p 4 Stilllmage 3 3 p Digital Zoom On E e Auto LCD Brightness 0 Exit MENU Page 4p Exit MENU Page 4p Refer to section in this manual titled Setting Image Resolution and Quality f
25. ettings will have on your images Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but produce large files sizes Therefore fewer images will take up more memory space High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail Lower resolution quality Still Image 1 3 images take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for Image Size sharing images via e mail in a report or on a web page 1 2048 x 1536 L To change image resolution or image quality perform these m 1024 x 768 steps below E 640 x 480 1 Power on the camera If already on toggle the Mode button to the C3 moce Back 4 Set OK 2 Press the menu 7 button Still Image 1 3 The Record menu appears Quality 3 Select I Si Quality by using the a w buttons i elect Image Size or Quality by using the a w M Super Fine 4 Press the gt button Select the image size or image quality you Fine prefer by using the amp W buttons 5 Press the QK button to confirm x Normal To exit the menu screen press the menu E button This table shows the approximate number of images that you can store at each setting in 8MB internal memory or using an optional 8MB or 16MB SD memory card Resolution Quality Compression ratio 8 MB internal memory 8MB sD memory card 16MB SD memory card 2048x1536 pixels Super fine 4 1 6 3 10 Fine 8 1 9 6 15 Normal 12
26. he LCD display 3 Compose the scene 21 4 Press the shutter button KI m To disable macro photography slide the focus switch back to 2 portrait or landscape mode Note m When shooting a close up in macro mode use the image LCD display to compose your shot avoiding the off center parallax R S t phenomenon o m After a macro shot is taken DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the landscape or portrait positions 22 The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash You can take an image using a flash mode suitable to your circumstances If you change the flash mode the camera will retain that setting even if the camera is turned off 1 Open the lens cover power on the camera Make sure the camera is in Record a mode 2 Press the 4 button repeatedly until the desired flash mode appears 3 Compose the image and press the shutter button Note m When switching to a flash mode it will take several seconds to charge the flash capacitor While the flash capacitor is charging the LED indicator will blink green and the flash icon will blink red on the LCD display E f you will not be using the flash turn it off Turning the flash OFF will result in faster camera startup and faster operation because the capacitor will not be charged needlessly Turning the flash OFF when not needed will also improve battery life The camera has four flash modes
27. he playback menu press the menu 7 button in the playback gt mode and navigate through the options by using the 4 w buttons 4 Play 2 2 DP Copy to Card 4 Play 12 gt P Protect Unlock Delete All Slide Show Ohi LCD Brightness 0 Exit MENU Page 4 gt Exit MENU Page 4 gt Refer to section in this manual titled Protecting Images in the PLAYBACK MODE for further details Refer to section in this manual titled Delete Images in the PLAYBACK MODE for further details 45 Refer to section in this manual titled Slideshow Display in the PLAYBACK MODE for further details gt Refer to LCD Brightness in the Record menu This feature allows you to copy your images from the camera s internal memory to an SD memory card Of course you can only do this if you have an SD memory card installed and some images in internal memory To perform this function press the Jp button Then use the w buttons to select Yes and then press the OK button 46 Setup Menu a Select your general camera preferences in the Setup mode Toggle the Mode button until the Setup menu appears on the LCD display Navigate to the option you wish to configure by using the w buttons 4 Setup 3 3 B Language USB Mode gt 4 Setup 2 3 B Date Type M D Y Date Setup lt 4 Setup 1 3 Format Media Beep On Power Off 3 Min Date Imprint Off Reset To Default Page 4p Pag
28. or authorized service facility Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter This may cause an electrical shock Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera Turn the camera off remove the batteries and disconnect the power source if you are using an AC power adapter Unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera Contact your dealer or 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 an unstable location such as on a wobbly table or sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury If the camera has been dropped or damaged turn the camera off and remove the batteries or AC power adapter Contact your dealer or authorized service facility Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock Do not insert or drop metallic or other foreign objects into the camera through access points such as the SD memory card slot This may cause a fire or an electrical shock Do not attempt to modify this camera Do not remove the camera casing This may cause a fire or an electrical shock Internal inspection and repairs should only be carried out by an authorized service facility Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle
29. or further details Refer to section in this manual titled Setting Image Resolution and Quality for further details Your camera adjusts the exposure of each scene automatically However if the subject is very dark or very bright you may override the camera s automatic exposure determination to make the subject brighter or darker This is called EV compensation The EV compensation can be adjusted from 1 8EV to 1 8EV To select the EV compensation you wish press the Jp button Then use the W buttons to select the EV compensation you desire and press the OK button Examples of Exposure Compensation Positive Compensation Imaging printed text black characters on white paper Portraiture with back lighting m Very bright scenes such as snow and highly reflective subjects Em Shots made up predominantly of sky Negative Compensation m Spot lighted subjects particularly against dark backgrounds m Imaging of printed text white characters on black paper Em Scenes with low reflectivity such as shots of green or dark foliage White Balance Your camera adjusts the white balance of each scene automatically However the images that your camera captures will appear different under different lighting conditions sun shade fluorescent tungsten lights Unlike your eyes which can easily adjust to different lighting conditions lighting temperatures a digital camera cannot always differentiate between lighting
30. pits p3T Change av Set 0K 15 16 Setting the Date and Time The Date Type and Date Setup screens will be presented if when m Camera is turned on for the first time after you select a language m Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without batteries for an extended period of time When the Date Type screen appears follow these steps to select the date display format Select the desired date type by pressing the A W buttons and press the OK button to confirm the selection When the Date Setup screen appears follow these steps to set the correct date and time Note m You may skip this procedure by pressing the OK button repeatedly Select the year month day and time fields by using the 4 P gt buttons Press the QK button after each field is set m Toincrease a value press the amp button m To decrease a value press the ww button Setting Image Resolution and Quality Date Type M D Y D M Y Y M D Changeaw Set 0K Setup Date Setup A 02 14 2003 v 01 24 Change av Set 0K Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size dimension image file size and compression ratio for your images These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory or on an SD memory card As you get to know the camera it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these s
31. rmat 320 x 240 at 15fps 31 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER To transfer images video clips from the camera to your computer follow these steps Step 1 Installing the USB driver Windows 98 and Mac OS 8 6 users only Step 2 Connecting the camera to your computer Step 3 Downloading image and video files juirements Windows m Pentium 200 MHz or higher E Windows 98 98SE Me 2000 XP m 64MB RAM m 128MB hard disk space m CD ROM drive E An available USB port quirements Macintosh m PowerPC G3 G4 OS 8 6 or later Em 64MB RAM m 128MB hard disk space m CD ROM drive E An available USB port Step 1 Installing the USB Driver T Windows 98 computers The USB driver on the CD ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 computers Installing the USB driver on computers running Windows 2000 ME XP is not necessary Vivitar R Macintosh OS 8 6 computers ViviCam 3705 Insert the CD ROM that came with the camera into your CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears Click Install USB driver Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation After the USB driver has been installed restart your computer Mac OS 8 6 users must install a USB driver For Mac OS 9 0 or higher the computer will automatically recognize the camera a i 2 3 4 Step 2 Connecting the Camera to Your Com arkwonh nd load its own USB drivers Insert the CD ROM that came with the c
32. s protected the 9p icon will display on the protected image video clip 27 28 Removing protection from an image or video clip 1 2 Select Unlock by pressing the 4 w buttons and press the OK button Perform steps 1 to 4 see above Note To erase protected image s use the format function For more information about formatting refer to Format Media in the Setup menu You can delete an image or video clip by pressing the delete iT button To delete all images and video clips at once you can delete them by using the Delete All function in the Playback menu To delete one image or video clip 1 Select the image video clip you wish to delete by using the 4 Jp buttons and then press the ff button Same as the button v When the message appears select Yes by using the a w buttons and then press the QK button m The next image video clip appears m If you wish to cancel the deletion select No Continue deletions as desired If all images are deleted No images in memory will be displayed To delete all unprotected images or video clips at once 1 Press the menu button 2 Select Delete All by using the w buttons 3 Press the gt button 4 Select Yes by using the w buttons and press the OK button to delete all images and return to playback menu screen 5 To exit from the playback menu press either the Mode or menu CE buttons 6 If you ret
33. ted check the orientation Bias 4 Close the battery SD memory card cover To remove a memory card Make sure the camera is turned off Open the battery SD memory card cover Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject Note m To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased LOCK LOCK from an SD memory card you can slide the write protect tab on the side of the SD memory card to LOCK 14 48 To save edit or erase data on an SD memory card you must unlock the card Write Protected Write Protected Tab State Attaching the Hand Strap To prevent accidental dropping of the camera always use the strap Attach the hand strap as follows 1 Thread the small loop of the hand strap through the hand strap eyelet on the camera 2 Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured Language Selection When you first turn the camera on the language setting screen appears prompting you to select a language for displayed informa tion on the LCD display Follow the steps below to set the OSD On Language Screen Display language 1 Select the language that you prefer by using the w buttons a 2 Press the OK button to confirm English NA Note m The language setting will be retained when the camera is turned off m The provided languages are English Francais Deutsch Espanol Portugese Italiano E534 S832
34. toSuite to edit and retouch your recorded images please refer to the on line help For Windows 2000 XP users please make sure to install and use the PhotoSuite in Administrator mode m PhotoSuite is not supported on the Mac iPhoto or iPhoto 2 is recommended INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA PC users will find that PhotoVista is an easy to use program that lets you create spectacular 360 panoramic images in a snap When you view these panoramas you get the experience of being totally immersed in a realistic environment PhotoVista s powerful engine quickly and automatically stitches images together and its intuitive interface will let even a novice get great results in minutes Vivitar ViviCam 3705 To install PhotoVista 1 Insert the CD ROM that came with the camera into your CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears Ree Cea 2 Click Install PHOTOVISTA Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Note m To use PhotoVista to create spectacular 360 panoramic images please refer to the on line help for this software E For Windows 2000 XP users please make sure to install and use the PhotoVista in Administrator mode m PhotoVista is not supported on the Mac Em Windows XP users who have not installed XP Service Pack 1 be sure to link to http java sun com getjava download html first and download the Java Virtual Machine installation For more information about Java please refer to its on line help at http
35. types Under some lighting conditions the image may appear in strange shades If that occurs you may change the white balance setting by specifying a lighting condition temperature most appropriate for your scene To set the white balance press the Jp button Then 41 select the appropriate white balance by using the 4 w buttons and press the OK button Auto Camera automatically adjusts white balance w Daylight For outdoors on a bright day Cloudy For cloudy and shady sky Sunset For sunset condition 6 Tungsten For tungsten lighting Fluorescent For fluorescent lighting You can take shots with the digital zoom by activating the digital zoom function To enable this option press the Jp button Then select On by using the amp W buttons and press the OK button The ISO speed defines light sensitivity The higher the ISO number is the more sensitive it is to light When recording under dark situations or recording a fast moving subject use a high number setting When recording high quality images use a low number setting To set the ISO speed press the Jp button Then select the ISO speed you prefer by using the a W buttons and press the OK button Auto Camera automatically adjusts ISO speed 100 Equivalent to ISO 100 200 Equivalent to ISO 200 400 Equivalent to ISO 400 This option adjusts the brightness of the LCD display To adjust the LCD brightness press the Jp b
36. urn to Playback mode the message No images in memory appears because all images and video clips have been deleted Note E f you have protected any of your images or video clips they will not be deleted using the Delete All function m To delete images or videos stored in internal memory do not insert a memory card into the camera Otherwise you will delete the images or video clips stored on the memory card Play Protect Delete All Slide Show 1 2 LCD Brightness Exit MENU 7 8 Change p Play Delete All No Yes Back 4 1 2 Set 0K 29 MOVIE MODE Recording Video Clips The movie mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels 1 Power on the camera and toggle the Mode button to the 29 mode m The amount of time available for movie recording is displayed on the LCD display The time format is Minutes Seconds E f you turn on the camera with the lens cover closed a message Lens Cover Closed will appear on the LCD display 2 To start recording a video clip press and release the shutter button m The elapsed time is displayed on the LCD display while recording The red LED will flash while recording E To stop recording press the shutter button again Notes about Movie Mode m Resolution is always 320x240 and image quality cannot be specified E The self timer cannot be adjusted used m You can use digital
37. utton Then increase or decrease the LCD brightness by using the W buttons and press the OK button This function allows you to capture a sequence of continuous images frames If burst function is enabled the image resolution will be set to m 1024x768 pixels To enable this function press the Jp button Then select On by using the W buttons and press the OK button The approximate number of images you can capture capture varies according to the quality compression settings Ak Super fine approx 2 Fine approx 4 Kk Normal approx 7 Of course the remaining memory capacity will also affect the number of shots that can be captured The average burst interval is approximately 0 7 seconds 1 4 fps 43 Movie Menu To adjust movie settings press the menu 3 button in the rf mode and navigate to the option you wish to set by using the amp W buttons For more information about Exposure White balance ISO LCD brightness and Digital zoom refer in the Record menu section 4 Movie Clip 1 2 gt Exposure 0 0EV White Balance Auto ISO Auto LCD Brightness 0 Exit MENU Page 4p Exit MENU 4 Movie Clip 2 2 gt Digital Zoom Page 4p 44 Playback Menu O Use the playback menu to create an on camera slide show or transfer images from internal memory to a memory card You can also use the Playback menu to protect an image delete all images or adjust the LCD brightness To access t
38. wer up in still image record mode 3 If not in record mode toggle the Mode button to the EB mode m If you turn on the camera with the lens cover closed a message Lens Cover Closed will appear on the LCD display 4 Turn on the LCD display and icons by pressing the IOI button 5 Compose your shot on the display screen 6 Press the shutter button The LED indicator blinks red while the camera is processing the image Note E By pressing the IOI button repeatedly in the O mode the image display changes as follows tmage and all OSD on screen display icons gt Image only gt LCD display off m The LCD display darkens in strong sunlight or bright light This is not a malfunction m Using the LCD display for an extended period of time will consume battery power and decrease the number of images you can take To increase battery longevity turn the LCD display off and use the viewfinder instead m Always use the image LCD for macro shots m The LCD image display must be on when Digital Zoom is used Taking pictures by selecting the portrait mode will produce an image with a sharp subject and indistinct background The effective range of focus is between 3 feet and 6 feet 0 9 meters and 1 9 meters 1 Open the lens cover power on the camera Make sure the F 1 J camera is in Record Qj mode O 2 Move the focus switch located on the front side of the camera to the amp position C a3 E
39. y While reviewing your images you may enlarge a selected portion of an image This magnification allows you to view fine details 1 Power on the camera and toggle the Mode button to the playback gt mode 2 Select the image that you want to view using the 4 gt buttons 3 Enlarge the image by pressing the Q button the OK button E Pressing the Q button once magnifies the image to 2X m Pressing it again magnifies the image to 4X 25 26 4 To view the different portion of the enlarged image press the A w 4 p buttons 5 To return to the regular display cancel playback zoom from 4X enlarged status press the Q button again g Thumbnail Images This function allows you to view as many as nine thumbnail images on the LCD display simultaneously so you may search for a particular image 1 Power on the camera and toggle the Mode button to the playback gt mode 2 Press the EE button Same as the button Nine thumbnail images appear on the LCD display Assuming there are nine or more images in memory m To view a full size image selecting it by using thea w 4 B buttons and then press the OK button and the selected image will be displayed in the full LCD frame isplay The slideshow function enables you to playback your images back automatically in sequential order as a slide show This is a very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded
40. zoom for movies However you must set the digital zoom factor before you start recording Zoom cannot be adjusted or changed while recording a video clip m The flash mode is automatically set to OFF Clips To view a recorded video clip follow these steps 1 Power on the camera and toggle the Mode button to the playback mode 2 Select the video clip you wish to view using the 4 p gt buttons 3 Press the OK button to start 30 E To pause playback at any time press the OK button Press the OK button again to resume playback Press and hold the gt button to forward the movie clip Release to stop Press and hold the 4 button to backup the movie clip Release to stop m To exit this movie playback and return to the playback mode press the button OK The first Movie button frame of the playback movie starts Movie playback pauses v button Notes about Video Playback E The zoom function cannot be activated during movie playback m To play the video clip back on your computer you may use either Windows Media Player or Apple QuickTime Player QuickTime basic player is available free of charge compatible with both Mac and Windows computers and can be download from the Apple web site at www apple com For help using QuickTime Player usage please refer to the QuickTime on line help for more information m Video clips are in the AVI file fo
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