Vivitar 3200 Digital Camera User Manual
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1. To force the flash toggle through the flash settings until you see the Forced Flash symbol Adjust the exposure setting to a higher number using the Preference menu and then take another picture Try varying the angle of your shot Make sure it is not obstructed To set the flash to automatic toggle through the flash settings until you see the Auto flash symbol Adjust the exposure setting toa lower number using the Preferences menu and then take another picture To record this information on future images set the date and time using the Preference menu 29 V3200 Camera User s Guide Appendix Regulatory information FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if installed and used in accordance with the instruction may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a2. 24 Viewing and Downloading Your Pictures Using a PC Changing the Exposure Your camera automatically adjusts the exposure of each picture to accommodate the current lighting conditions You may want to manually adjust the exposure setting when using your camera in unusual lighting conditions for example when taking a picture of a person standing in front of a bright light source The camera s Exposure preference setting lets you adjust the exposure from 2 0 to 2 0 in 0 5 increments To change the exposure level 4 2 3 Set the Mode switch to PREF Turn the camera on Press the w button until the Exposure menu tab is Exposure on top Press the Select button to open the menu Press the buttons below the arrows at the bottom of the LCD screen to decrease or increase the exposure setting Press the Select button to activate the setting and exit the Exposure menu The exposure setting is automatically reset to 0 0 when the camera is turned off To manually reset the camera back to the default set the Exposure preference to 0 0 Reformatting the Memory Card Use the Reformat preference menu tab to erase all the data on your memory card and reformat it This action will erase all files on your card including locked pictures To reformat your memory card 1 2 3 Turn the camera on Set the Mode switch to PREF Press the w button until the Reformat menu tab 1s On top Press the Select button t
3. 640 x 480 External only ATA compatible CompactFlash card Serial Interface RS232C supporting transfer rates of 9 600 to 115 000 bits per second LCD Display 1 8 active matrix TFT Resolution 280 x 220 Refresh rate 15 18 frames sec NTSC or PAL composite video output Lens All glass Auto focus focus range Normal 0 3 m to infinity Macro 15 cm to 60 cm Aperture f 2 0 f 11 Focal length 6mm equivalent 42mm Shutter speed 1 4 to 1 500 second ISO Equivalent Exposure Control Auto Exposure Manual exposure override 2 0 to 2 0 in 0 5 increments Red eye reduction mode 4 AA cells single use alkaline or lithium rechargeable NiCd or NiMH Optional AC adapter Weight without batteries 11 oz 320 g Dimensions 32
4. Powering the Camera On Off To turn the camera on 1 Press the Power button 2 Wait until the Ready light on the back of the camera stops blinking and turns a solid steady green gt The camera is now ready to take pictures To turn the camera off Press the Power button again gt The camera will preserve all preference settings adjustments made prior to turning it off Note When the camera is powered off your settings will be retained However if you remove or replace the batteries the camera will loose the current settings and the camera will revert to the factory default settings Using power save Y our camera contains a power saving feature that automatically turns the camera off after three 3 minutes of inactivity or after five 5 minutes of inactivity when the camera is connected to a computer If you are using the LCD to preview pictures while the camera is powered by batteries the camera will shut off after 30 seconds of inactivity You can extend this time interval to 3 minutes by holding down the Select button for 2 seconds when starting LCD preview mode gt To restore power to the camera after it has automatically turned off press the Power button gt To adjust the time interval of the power save function see the Image Expert User s Guide V3200 Camera User s Guide Taking a Picture To take a picture with your camera Make sure you have a Compact Flash memory card inserted in the memory card
5. LCD or use any of the camera s buttons Downloading pictures using a Compact Flash card reader 1 Slide the Card Eject switch on the bottom of your camera until the memory storage card is released from the slot 2 Remove the memory storage card from the camera 3 Insert the card into a CF card reader connected to your computer Note A Compact Flash card reader is a small device that allows you to download your images directly from a CF card to your PC via parallel port or USB port This method is much faster and easier than using a serial data cable connection This allows you to by pass the serial data download process altogether The CF reader is much faster and circumvents serial communications conflicts CF readers are available from your local computer store or digital camera accessory supplier Likewise a PCMCIA CF adapter that allows mobile computers laptops and notebooks to read CF memory cards directly into a PCMCIA slot on your notebook computer This allows notebook computer users to by pass the serial data download process altogether The CF adapter is much faster and circumvents serial communications conflicts Using Image Expert to view and download pictures For information on installing and using Image Expert software to view and download pictures see the Image Expert User s Guide 2 V3200 Camera User s Guide Troubleshooting Camera Problems Problem My camera has no power My camera won t take a pic
6. activate the setting and exit the Sounds menu gt If you wish to turn the camera beep back on at a later time follow the same procedure and select the On menu option Setting Quick Review By default the camera displays the picture for a short period of time after you have taken it This feature allows you to instantly review and delete the picture but it also increases the drain on your batteries To turn off Quick Review 1 Set the Mode switch to PREF 2 Turn the camera on 3 Press the y button until the Quick Review menu tab is on top 4 Press the Select button to open the menu Quick Review 5 Press the vw button to highlight the Off menu Y option Off 6 Press the Select button to activate the setting and exit the Quick Review menu gt If you wish to turn Quick Review back on at a later time follow the same procedure and select the On menu option TIP If your batteries have a low charge or if you want to maximize the number of pictures you can take using one set of batteries turn Quick Review off 23 V3200 Camera User s Guide Setting the Camera Date and Time You are automatically prompted to set the date and time when you first use the camera or whenever you replace the batteries You can change these settings at any time through the Date amp Time Preference menu tab To set the date and time 1 Set the Mode switch to PREF 2 Turn the camera on 3 Press the w button until the Date
7. amp Time menu tab is on top Date Time Press the Select button to open the menu 5 Press the v button until the number you want 01 29 1999 to change is highlighted 05 47 6 Press the buttons under the arrows at the i 7 bottom of the LCD screen to decrement or increment the number 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all the numbers are correct 8 Press the Select button to activate the settings and exit the Date amp Time menu Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD screen This setting allows you to darken or brighten the display in the LCD screen from 2 0 to 2 0 in increments of 0 5 You may want to adjust this setting to make your LCD screen more visible when using the camera in very dark or bright lighting conditions for example when taking pictures outdoors on a sunny day To change the LCD brightness 1 Set the Mode switch to PREF 2 Turn the camera on 3 Press the vw button until the LCD Brightness LCD Brightn ess menu tab is on top 4 Press the Select button to open the menu 5 Press the buttons below the arrows at the bottom of the LCD screen to darken or brighten the display 6 Press the Select button to activate the setting and exit the LCD Brightness menu TIP The LCD brightness setting affects only the display on the LCD It will not change the brightness of the actual picture To increase or decrease the actual brightness of the pictures you take see Changing the Exposure on page 25
8. batteries amp charger PC serial cable Macintosh cable Video cable Hand strap V3200 Camera Quick Start Guide V3200 Camera User s Guide Image Expert software Image Expert User s Guide Please note that the basic inclusions do vary somewhat depending upon special manufacturing circumstances and promotional programs in which your dealer or supplier may have specified unique or special package contents In some instances 4 AA alkaline batteries may be included instead of the NiMH batteries amp charger V3200 Camera User s Guide Camera Parts Front View Optical viewfinder Rara IR transmitter Self timer light Lens Back View Ready light Optical wewtinder Mode switch Prefs Capture Review na a v A button LOD screen Select button Delete Arrow button Lock Arrow button button Getting Started Top View Shutter button Status LCD Flash button Macro button Self timer button Bottom View Memory card eject switch Hand strap hook Tripod socket Battery compartment door Memory storage compartment Serial port Memory card slot Video port AC adapter port V3200 Camera User s Guide Safety and Handling Information For your safety and the protection of your camera observe the following tips while handling your camera Camera information S 0 gt 1 Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself Do not expose the camera to m
9. particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception 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 computer and receiver Connect the computer into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Ss 0 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Statement This Class B digital device meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada 30 Appendix Limited Hardware Warranty This camera is under warranty for a period of one year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser In case of defects in materials or workmanship Vivitar Corporation will repair or replace the camera free of charge within the warranty period This warranty applies to the camera only This warranty does not include batteries or other accessories that have not been manufactured by Vivitar Corporation This warranty will not be honored if the camera has been mishandled or tam
10. Vivitar ViviCam 3200 Digital Still Camera User Manual Copyright O 1999 Vivitar Corporation Vivitar Corporation 1280 Rancho Conejo Blvd Newbury Park CA 91320 USA www vivitar com www vivitar co jp www vivitar co uk Image Expert and Camio are trademarks of Sierra Imaging Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation CompactFlash is a registered trademark of the CompactFlash Association Contents Contents CONTENTS orean GETTING STARTED jr 1 Gamera Package COmentS vinaianitniiai iii ii 1 Camera Pals usara into 2 Safety and Handling Informati0N oococconccccncconnccnnnonononnoconnncononnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnronnnrrnnnrnnrnnnnnannnons 4 TAKINGA PIC TURE er 5 POWeAna me Camera ON OT pararse caia cinc dra rd 5 HET Ga 6 AAPP o ee 6 Using Quick Review srssoserrserererereseserererererererererer ere rn rr r rr r rr rr rr RAR RAR ARR R ARR R RR KRK RAR ARR R KR KRK KKR RR KRK Ren 7 EIS TIO FOCUS O ai aii 8 Using ne Memo Gard snoot ie boa 9 Using the Self Timer ao 10 Resolution and Quality LEVCIS ssssssessrsrsrsesersrrrrrrererrrrrrrrrrrn enes rr rr r rer rr rr nr Arr KR KRK RAR KR KR KRK RAK RK rena 11 o e eo Eo e oro A 12 MF 13 SEE NESE EEE ES ME A 14 REVIEWING PICTURES are nkg 15 Viewing Images Using the Camera s LCD Screen ocococcncoccncncconoconnnconnncnnnnnnnnnnononnnconnnnnnnnnnnnnos 15 Displaying Information about Your Pictures missserersersrsererserersrrerrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
11. a with the front facing you and open slot the rubber flap covering the memory card slot 3 Hold the memory card with the end containing the connectors pointing in towards the camera and the label of the CF card towards the front of the camera Rubber flap 4 Insert the card into the memory card slot and push it all the way in The edge of the card should be flush with Memory storage the camera slot when the card is properly inserted card 5 Close the rubber cover 6 The camera will recognize the CF card and the camera will turn on 7 Turm the camera off if you do not plan to use it immediately To remove the memory card Make sure the camera power is off Memory card 2 Hold the camera with the bottom facing you and open eject Switch the rubber flap covering the memory card slot ds 3 Slide the Card Eject switch on the bottom of your camera until the memory storage card is released from the slot 4 Remove the memory storage card from the camera 5 Note The camera will briefly display the No Card icon nine to ten times When your camera s CF memory card is full the picture count on the Status LCD changes to 0 the ready light shines solid red and the camera beeps repeatedly when you press the Shutter button To take more pictures when the memory card is full Delete some of the pictures on the memory card Download the pictures to your computer and then erase them from the memory card Replace the
12. amera s video mode to PAL You are automatically prompted to set the correct video mode the first time you use the camera To reset the video mode at a later time see Setting the Video Mode on page 26 To connect the camera to a TV 1 Plug one end of the video cable into the TV jack located in the camera s memory compartment behind the rubber door 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the video input jack on the television 3 Adjust the TV to use an external device as the input source gt You will not be able to display images on the camera s LCD while your camera is connected to the TV To display pictures on the TV screen 1 Turn the TV on Consult your TV Monitor users guide for details 2 Turn the camera on The TV will display the last picture on the memory card 3 Press the v or a button to display the previous or next picture on the card To display a slide show of your pictures on the TV screen 1 Turn the TV on 2 Turn the camera on 3 Press the v button down and hold it until the camera beeps The TV will display a different picture every 4 seconds gt To reverse the order of the slide show press the button gt To stop the slide show and resume manual control of the display press the Select button V3200 Camera User s Guide Taking a Picture Using Your Television By connecting your camera to a television set you can use your TV screen as a viewfinder to frame and take pictures To take a p
13. batteries 5 Close the door to the compartment and slide the latch firmly shut Digital cameras are high current devices that place heavy power demands on batteries You may want to consider the following tips to extend the life of your camera s batteries Use rechargeable NiMH or NiCad batteries instead of alkaline batteries particularly if you frequently use the LCD screen to preview pictures Minimize use of the LCD screen especially when using alkaline batteries Do not use the LCD for previewing or reviewing pictures when the Status LCD battery symbol contains one or no segments If the Status LCD battery symbol displays empty and begins flashing while you are using the camera with the LCD screen or Quick Review turned on you can usually take more pictures with the same battery set by doing the following 1 Turn the power off 2 Turn the power back on 3 Immediately set the Quick Review Preferences setting to Off 4 Continue taking pictures but do not use the LCD screen to preview your shots Use an AC power adapter when the camera is connected to a computer or TV Turn the Flash Mode to OFF to avoid charging the flash capacitor 14 Viewing and Downloading Your Pictures Using a PC Reviewing Pictures The Review mode of your camera allows you to Display pictures on the camera s LCD screen and review lock or delete them Display pictures on a TV monitor connected to your camera View a sli
14. ccurate framing when using Macro mode use the image LCD An optical parallax exists between the optical viewfinder and the imager that is evident in macro mode Using the image LCD will avoid the optical parallax issue and ensure optimal framing of your subject V3200 Camera User s Guide Battery Status Your camera kit includes 4 AA batteries When these batteries are drained you may replace them with any standard AA alkaline lithium or rechargeable NiCd or NiMH batteries QUALITY a The battery shaped symbol on the Status LCD shows the A approximate charge state of the batteries in the camera As the batteries drain the number of segments displayed in the symbol decreases from two to zero Battery sym bo If the battery symbol looks like this The batteries are at full charge or an AC adapter is in use The batteries are approximately 75 discharged The batteries are close to empty Recharge the batteries or install fresh ones The camera can no longer be used at full functionality You may be able to take a few more pictures by turning off the Quick Review setting and by not using the LCD display to take or review pictures flashing To insert batteries into the camera Make sure the camera power is off Turn the camera upside down 1 2 3 Slide back the latch on the battery compartment cover and swing open the door 4 Use the battery orientation diagram inside the compartment to insert the 4
15. de show of the pictures stored on the camera s memory card To select this mode slide the Mode switch to the position labeled Review Viewing Images Using the Camera s LCD Screen To review the images stored on your memory card 1 Set the Mode switch to Review 2 Turn the camera on 3 Press the v or a button to display the previous or next picture stored on the memory card To view thumbnails of all the pictures on your memory card Select Button 1 Set the Mode switch to Review Turn the camera on Press the Select button to display the Review menu af QD Press the vw button until the Browse option is highlighted 5 Press the Select button to enter Browse mode 6 Press the vor a button to move up or down through the pictures If more than nine pictures are stored on your memory card the LCD screen will automatically display the next set of images when you reach the top or bottom of the screen To select a thumbnail to display 1 While in Browse mode highlight the row containing the picture you want to display 2 Press the Select button 3 Press the vw or a button to move the highlight to the picture you want to display Press the Select button V3200 Camera User s Guide To display a slide show of your pictures on the LCD screen 1 Press the Select button to display the Review menu 2 Press the v button until the Slide Show menu option is highlighted 3 Press the Select button to start
16. full memory card with one containing free space V3200 Camera User s Guide Number of images Using the Self Timer remaining Use the self timer to delay taking a picture for 10 seconds after pressing the shutter button To take a picture using the self timer 1 Turn the camera on 2 Set the Mode switch to Capture Self timer symbol 3 Press the Self timer button The self timer symbol in the Status LCD will flash to indicate that the timer 1s on stand by 4 Frame your subject then press the Shutter button to activate the timer The red Self timer light on the front of the camera will shine steadily for 7 seconds then flash for 3 seconds before the camera takes the picture The camera beeps when the image capture 1s complete To turn off the self timer Press the Self timer button again gt The self timer automatically turns off once the picture is taken or the camera is turned off TIP For best image quality use the self timer only after securely mounting the camera on a tripod or other solid surface 10 Taking a Picture Checking Resolution and Quality Levels The resolution setting determines the size of the picture in pixels Your camera has two resolution settings Megapixel 1152 x 864 pixels and VGA 640 x 480 pixels The quality setting controls how much your pictures will be compressed on the memory card Your camera has three quality settings Best High and Medium Resolution ualit
17. icture using your TV as a viewfinder Turn the TV on Turn the camera on Press the Select button The TV screen will display the live video picture framed by the camera lens 1 2 3 4 Adjust the position of the camera until the subject is framed to your satisfaction 5 Press the Shutter button down fully to take the picture gt To return the television and camera to review mode press the Select button a second time 18 Viewing and Downloading Your Pictures Using a PC Deleting Pictures You can delete any picture from your camera s memory card while the camera is in Review mode unless the picture 1s locked To delete the currently displayed image 1 6 Press the Delete button at the bottom of the LCD screen The LCD will display the Delete menu Select Press the w or buttons to highlight the Delete Current menu option Press the Select button to delete the picture If you want to delete other pictures on the memory card press the buttons below the arrows at the bottom of the LCD screen to move backward or forward through your pictures When you are finished deleting pictures press the w button until the Exit menu option is highlighted Delete Press the Select button to exit the delete menu gt If the currently displayed picture is locked the color of the Delete Current option will change to gray and you will not be able to delete that picture V3200 Camera User s Guide To de
18. lete all the unlocked images on the memory card 1 Press the Delete button at the bottom of the LCD screen The LCD will display the Delete menu 2 Press the vw button until the Delete All menu option is highlighted 3 Press the Select button to open the Delete All menu 4 If you are sure that you want to delete all the unlocked pictures on your memory card press the w button until the Delete Now option is highlighted If you don t want to delete all the pictures highlight the Don t Delete option 5 Press the Select button to execute the option and exit the menu gt If all the pictures have been erased the LCD will display the message No Pictures If you have locked pictures on the memory card they will not be deleted Exercise caution when deleting pictures Deleted pictures are permanently erased To learn how to save your pictures to a computer before erasing them from the camera see the Image Expert User s Guide for information on downloading pictures To delete all the pictures on the memory card including locked and unlocked images and reformat it See Reformatting your memory card on page 25 20 Viewing and Downloading Your Pictures Using a PC Locking and Unlocking Pictures You may want to lock pictures to avoid accidentally deleting them If a picture is locked a locked status icon displays in the upper left corner of the LCD screen when you view information about the image see Displaying I
19. n on page 24 Taking a Picture Using Quick Review When the Quick Review preference is set to On the camera LCD displays the picture for a short period of time after you have taken it This feature allows you to instantly review a picture It also gives you a chance to immediately delete or discard the image you have just taken To review and delete pictures using Quick Review 1 Set the Mode switch to Capture Turn the camera on Take a picture ROD Notice how the image appears on the LCD screen The LCD will display a Delete icon and a status bar indicating that the picture 1s being processed 5 If you want to delete the picture before it is stored on the memory storage card press the button immediately below the Delete icon while the image is still processing gt When the picture has finished processing the status bar disappears and the image is displayed for two more seconds before the screen goes blank During this time the camera is ready to take a new picture although you still have the opportunity to delete the current picture gt For information on changing the Quick Review setting see Setting Quick Review on page 23 TIP Quick Review increases the drain on your batteries If your batteries have a low charge or 1f you want to maximize the number of pictures you can take using one set of batteries turn Quick Review off V3200 Camera User s Guide Using Focus Lock When taking a picture you
20. nformation about Your Pictures on page 16 To lock or unlock the currently displayed picture 1 Set the Mode switch to Review Turn the camera on 2 3 Press the button below the Lock symbol at the bottom of the LCD screen 4 Press the w or buttons to highlight the Lock Current menu option al Press the Select button to lock the picture O If you want to lock other pictures on the memory card press the buttons below the arrows at the bottom of the LCD screen to move backward or forward through your pictures 7 When you are finished locking pictures y 8P press the w button until the Exit menu option is highlighted 8 Press the Select button to exit the Lock menu Lock To lock or unlock all the pictures on the memory card 1 Set the Mode switch to Review Turn the camera on 2 3 Press the button below the Lock symbol at the bottom of the LCD screen Press the or a buttons until the Lock All or Unlock All menu option is highlighted 5 Press the Select button to lock or unlock all the pictures O When you are finished locking or unlocking pictures press the w button until the Exit menu option is highlighted 7 Press the Select button to exit the Lock menu 21 V3200 Camera User s Guide Setting Camera Preferences The Preference mode of your camera allows you to activate or change the following settings Image resolution LCD brightness Image quality Camera ex
21. o open the menu If you are sure that you want to delete all the pictures including locked pictures from your memory card and reformat it press the w button to highlight the Format Now menu option If you don t want to reformat your card highlight the Don t Format option Press the Select button to execute the option and exit the Reformat menu Exercise caution when using this feature Reformatting deletes everything on the memory card including locked images No warning is given before the locked images are erased 25 V3200 Camera User s Guide Setting the Video Mode The video setting lets you adjust your camera to the same video signal standard used by your TV Your camera must be set correctly if you want to review or take pictures using your TV screen You are automatically prompted to set the correct video mode the first time you use the camera You can reset the mode at a later time through the Video Preference menu tab To change the video setting 4 2 3 Set the Mode switch to PREF Turn the camera on Press the w button until the Video menu tab is on top Press the Select button to open the menu Press the w button to highlight the setting you want Press the Select button to activate the setting and exit the Video menu Setting the Camera Language Your camera supports six different languages English French Italian German Spanish and Dutch The camera will automatically prompt y
22. oisture excessive heat or excessive cold Let the camera warm up when moving from a cold to a warm temperature Avoid touching the LCD screen Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time Ensure that the memory card is fully inserted before turning on the camera Protect the memory card from heat moisture static electricity and magnetic fields Battery information 0 Turn off the camera before installing or removing batteries Use only AA alkaline lithium or rechargeable NiCD or NiMH batteries Do not mix types of batteries Always replace all four batteries with four new or freshly charged batteries Do not use batteries that are leaking corroded or damaged Do not attempt to recharge non rechargeable batteries When charging rechargeable batteries use a battery recharger specifically designed for the type of battery If the recharger is designed to accommodate multiple battery types be sure to adjust its settings to match the type of battery you are recharging Remove the batteries from the camera if you are storing your camera for prolonged periods of time Taking a Picture Taking a Picture Using the Capture mode on your camera you can Take a picture Preview the picture on the LCD display before taking it Instantly review and if you don t like what you see delete the picture just taken To select this mode slide the Mode switch to the position labeled Capture
23. ou to set the language when you first use it You can change the language setting again at any time To change the language setting oF ON O 26 Set the Mode switch to PREF Turn the camera on Press the w button until the Language menu tab is on top Press the Select button to open the menu Press the w button to move the highlight to the setting you want The highlight will automatically move to the next screen when you reach the bottom Press the Select button to activate the setting and exit the Lnaguage menu Italiano Nederlands Viewing and Downloading Your Pictures Using a PC Viewing and Downloading Your Pictures Using a PC You can view or download your pictures to a computer in two different ways By connecting the camera to your computer and using Image Expert software to communicate with the camera By inserting the camera s memory storage card into a PC card reader connected to your computer Connecting your camera to a PC 1 Turn the camera off 2 Using the serial cable included in your camera kit plug the mini jack end of the cable into the camera s serial port Behind the rubber door 3 Plug the other end of the cable directly into an available serial COM port on your computer gt While the camera is connected to the computer all camera functions are taken over by the PC with the exception of the power and macro switches You will not be able to display images on the camera s
24. pered with or altered by anyone other than the manufacturer Other than for the warranty herein Vivitar Corporation is not responsible for loss damage or inconvenience of any kind Prior to returning a camera you must first obtain an RMA number from Vivitar Technical Support or Customer Service Operations The RMA number a brief description of the difficulties encountered and proof of purchase with the date of purchase clearly indicated must accompany a defective camera being returned under warranty Prior to returning any product you must call Technical Support or Customer Service to attempt to diagnose the problem and receive an RMA number All related shipping and transportation costs and insurances are at the owner s expense Any alteration of this warranty cannot be made without Vivitar Corporation s written approval To contact us Vivitar Corporation 1280 Rancho Conejo Blvd Newbury Park CA 91320 805 498 7008 Technical Support Instructions for a return Call us for a RMA Put RMA outside of packaging box Enclose copy of proof of purchase Enclose product description Ship package prepaid and insured We do not accept C O D shipments AU Call Technical Support for any technical questions If you wish to obtain an RMA for product service Call customer service for warranty or non warranty repairs and spare or replacement parts 31 V3200 Camera User s Guide Camera Specifications Standard resolution mode
25. posure Camera sounds Memory card reformat Image quick review Video standard Ss Camera date and time Language of camera display To select the Preference mode slide the Mode switch to the position labeled PREF Setting the Resolution 1 Set the Mode switch to PREF 2 Turn the camera on 3 Press the v button until the Resolution menu tab 1s On top 4 Press the Select button to open the menu al Press the button to move the highlight to the setting you want 6 Press the Select button to activate the setting and exit the Resolution menu Setting the Quality level 1 Set the Mode switch to PREF BR 2 Turn the camera on 3 Press the v button until the Quality menu tab is uality on top Best Y 4 Press the Select button to open the menu Medium 5 Press the w button to move the highlight to the setting you want 6 Press the Select button to activate the setting and exit the Quality menu 22 Viewing and Downloading Your Pictures Using a PC Setting the Camera Sounds By default the camera 1s set to beep whenever you take a picture connect the camera to a computer or encounter an error condition To turn the beep sound off 1 Set the Mode switch to PREF 2 Turn the camera on 3 Press the w button until the Sounds menu tab is on top Press the Select button to open the menu 5 Press the v button to highlight the Off menu option 6 Press the Select button to
26. r camera automatically focuses on the object in the center of the viewfinder If you want the camera to focus on a subject that 1s not in the center of the picture you can use the camera s focus lock feature to set the focus To take a picture using focus lock 1 2 3 4 al Set the Mode switch to Capture Turn the camera on Position the subject on which you want the camera to focus in the center of the viewfinder Press the Shutter button halfway down and hold it You will hear a clicking sound as the lens adjusts to the distance While continuing to press the Shutter button halfway down thereby focusing on the object of interest frame your picture and then press the Shutter button down fully to take a picture Taking a Picture Using a Memory Card Your camera stores pictures on a removable Compact Flash memory storage card A 4 MB Compact Flash card is included with the camera kit You may purchase additional cards in varying sizes The camera does not contain internal storage memory therefore the camera will not operate f a memory card is not inserted The camera s Status LCD displays an error if you try to operate the camera without a memory storage card If you try to use the camera Memory storage card error without a CF card the camera will also generate a volley of quick sie beeps if sounds are enabled To insert a CF memory card 1 Make sure the camera power is off Memory card 2 Hold the camer
27. rens rer r rr rr rr rr rr rr Rn rerna en 16 Viewing Pictures on Your Television ssmmsssssrssrsersersereereererrrrrnrrnrrn rer rrr rens rr rr rr RR KR KRK R RR ARKA RKA RK RR ennen 17 Taking a Picture Using Your Television sssmusssessersereererserserrerrnrrerrr rer rer rr r rn rr rr rr rr RR ARR ARR ARKA RK Rn nen 18 BIS UTG aa 000 A A A 19 LOCKING and Unlocking PICUEES s lt ssesssens ssndesstensbsnenensssns end boda cas 21 SETTING CAMERA PREFERENCES ennnennrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnunnen 22 Setting the Resolution Level s2 sssctsissss ssiesisspssbsnspslsskadskeiosni nsiniindtssksnsssiisbidsksisast sd nbenskss dner 22 NNN Level cuecen becados 22 Setting the Camera Sounds ssosianiiinitan ia dt A A 23 Si AUCE ROVIO idas 23 Setting the Camera Date and Time rarnnnannnnannnnanarnavannanennenennrnanernanennenennenenarnanernnnennenennenennsnen 24 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen r arrnnrnrnavnnnnnrnavavnnnrnrnanennnnenavnnnnnenavnnnnnensnannnnene 24 GANONG WAC AAA EM 25 Reromatng ihe Memory Card REE EE tdt 25 Selina THE VENNE rad 26 Send De Camera Lan 6 gt Procura cio said AE E N E asias 26 V3200 Camera User s Guide VIEWING AND DOWNLOADING YOUR PICTURES USING A PC musssssssssasanananananannnnnn nn nn nn nn nan 27 Connecting your Camera o Pit 27 Downloading Pictures using a Compact Flash Card Reader rarnrnanannnnnnanannnnnnavennnnenenenennenenen 27 Using Image Exper
28. serted in the memory compartment slot Use the software controls to take a picture or disconnect the camera from your computer Check the flash mode icon on the Status LCD Turn on the flash by pressing the Flash button Wait until the Ready light stops blinking then try again You can decrease the amount of time required to charge the flash by turning off the camera s LCD display Check the battery icon on the Status LCD to determine the charge of the batteries If the batteries are weak replace them with fully charged ones Image Problems Problem My images look blurry My image looks too dark My image looks too light Some of my images do not show the date and time Possible causes Your subject or the camera may have moved Your camera may not be set to the correct distance setting You may need to use the flash for this image You may need to manually adjust the exposure setting You may be facing a bright light when taking a picture You may have accidentally covered the light sensor You may need to turn off the flash You may need to manually adjust the exposure You may not have set the date and time on your camera Troubleshooting Solution Hold the camera steady and take another picture Verify that the camera is set to Macro mode if the distance between the subject and the camera is less than 2 feet 60 cm or normal mode if the subject is more than 2 feet away
29. slot Set the Mode switch to Capture 1 2 3 Turn the camera on 4 Frame your subject in the optical viewfinder 5 Hold the camera still and press the Shutter button down fully You will hear the sound of the auto focus motor as it adjusts and focuses the lens gt The Ready light will blink red while the picture is processing When the light changes to solid green the camera is ready to take another picture TIP When using the flash you can decrease the amount of time required for the camera to become ready between pictures by turning off the LCD screen display To preview your picture on the LCD screen before taking it Set the Mode switch to Capture Turn the camera on Press the red Select button to turn on the LCD display Frame your subject by looking at the LCD screen Hold the camera still and press the Shutter button down fully y 0Mao0OwN To turn off the LCD screen and return to using the optical viewfinder press the Select button a second time Use the optical viewfinder when Use the LCD to preview pictures when You want to conserve your camera s batteries You need exact framing particularly in Macro You want the flash to charge faster between mode pictures The lighting 1s too bright to see the LCD screen The lighting is too low to get an image on the LCD screen gt To learn how to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen see Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Scree
30. t to View and Download Pictures ooooococccoccncccncoconcncncnconencnnnconenenincnninenanos 27 TROUBLESHOOTING redra nia AAA ia 28 Camera PROD aS 28 Madero Sai oi EM 29 APPENDIX se 30 Regulatory MOM EA M T A n 30 VA vere 31 Gal NR ee re nr 32 Getting Started Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a new ViviCam 3200 V3200 Digital Camera The V3200 is an easy to use high quality digital camera that features 4 9 0 gt 0 1 gt gt amp Two resolution settings and three quality settings that enable you to take 24 bit color pictures up to a megapixel in size Fast image processing of approximately five 5 seconds Built in four mode flash Self timer with a 10 second delay Auto Focusing lens with Macro mode Removable Compact Flash memory storage card Serial cable for transferring pictures from the camera to your PC Video cable that lets you connect your camera to a TV for viewing and even taking pictures Software for transferring managing editing and printing your pictures This guide contains complete operating information for your V3200 camera For information on installing and using Image Expert software to download edit and print your pictures see the Image Expert User s Guide Camera Package Contents Y our camera package contains the following parts and accessories x 9 0 0 gt 0 0 gt 0 V3200 camera 1 4MB Compact Flash storage card 4 AA rechargeable NiMH
31. the slide show The LCD will display a different picture every four seconds gt To reverse the order of the slide show press the w or amp button gt To stop the slide show and resume manual control of the display press the Select button Displaying Information about Your Pictures While reviewing your pictures you can display information about each image such as the picture number the total number of pictures on the card the locked status of the picture and the resolution quality at which the picture was taken To turn the picture information on or off while reviewing pictures 1 Press the Select button to display the Review menu 2 Press the v button to highlight the Information option 3 Press the Select button to open the Information menu 4 Press the w button to highlight the setting you want 5 Press the Select button to activate the setting and exit the menu 16 Viewing and Downloading Your Pictures Using a PC Viewing Pictures on Your Television You can use a television to view the pictures stored in your camera To properly display pictures on your TV screen your camera must be set to the correct video signal standard and must be connected to your TV To change the camera s video mode By default the camera is set to use the NTSC video signal standard to display images on your TV This is the television used in the USA and Canada If your TV uses the PAL video standard you must reset the c
32. tomatic The current flash setting is displayed on the camera Status QUALITY LCD gt er D Flash symbol Symbol Flash Setting Use when 3 Flash Off No flash used Taking picture in bright lighting conditions r Red Eye Automatic flash used preceded Taking pictures of people to reduce red eye by a pre flash effect F On Fill Flash used with every image taken Taking pictures of dark subjects when the area regardless of lighting levels behind the subjects is highly illuminated High scene contrast Automatic Flash automatically used when No unusual lighting conditions are present lighting is insufficient for optimum image capture To change the flash setting Press the Flash button repeatedly until the symbol for the desired setting is displayed in the Status LCD 12 Taking a Picture Macro Function Use the Macro setting to take pictures of subjects that are close to the camera such as flowers When the Macro setting is on the Macro symbol is displayed on the camera Status LCD Macro symbol Symbol Setting Usewhen 3 Macro The distance between your camera and the subject is between 10 inches 25 cm and 2 feet 60 cm No symbol The distance between your camera and the subject is greater than 2 feet 60 cm To turn the Macro tting on off Press the Macro button No symbol is displayed on the Status LCD when the camera is in Normal mode Tip For a
33. ture My flash does not work on my camera 28 Possible causes The camera is not turned on The batteries are low The batteries are installed incorrectly The AC adapter isn t plugged in Is the Ready light red and blinking If so the flash may be charging Does the camera beep 3 times when you press the shutter button If so the camera memory card may be full and unable to store another picture Does the Status LCD display a flashing symbol gt If so the memory card may be missing or improperly inserted Is the camera connected to a computer If so the camera buttons aren t functional while the camera is connected toa computer The flash may be turned off If the Ready light is red and blinking the flash may be recharging The batteries may be too weak to charge the flash Solution Press the Power button Replace the batteries with a fully charged set or use an AC adapter Check the battery installation diagram Confirm that the adapter is plugged into the camera s power port and is plugged into a functioning electrical outlet Wait until the light stops blinking then try again You can decrease the amount of time required to charge the flash by turning off the camera s LCD display Check the picture count in the Status LCD If the countis 0 the card is full Download your images to the computer and erase them from the card Check that the card is present and fully in
34. y symbol The current resolution and quality settings of your camera are sai displayed as a combined symbol on the Status LCD Symbol Resolution Level Quality Level Approximate Picture Count 4MB card dd 1152 x 864 Megapixel resolution Best Stores up to 7 images QUALITY 1152 x 864 Megapixel resolution High Stores up to 14 images QUALITY PR 1152 x 864 Megapixel resolution Stores up to 23 images nam 640 x 480 VGA resolution Best Stores up to 21 images QUALITY en 640 x 480 VGA resolution High Stores up to 43 images QUALITY m 640 x 480 VGA resolution Medium Stores up to 69 images QUALITY Key Two rows of dots I represent megapixel resolution whereas one row is VGA resolution Three columns of dots represent Best two represent High and one represents Medium quality To change the resolution or quality level See Setting the Resolution Level and Setting the Quality Level on page 22 In general pictures taken at the higher resolution and quality settings capture more detail and look sharper but also take up more space on your memory card To maximize the number of pictures that can be stored choose a lower setting To maximize image detail choose a higher setting A resolution setting of 1152 x 864 Megapixel and a quality setting of High is usually sufficient for most purposes V3200 Camera User s Guide Flash Settings Your camera has four different flash modes Flash Off Red Eye On Fill and Au
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