Vivitar ViviCam 3760 Digital Camera
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1. Option 2032x1520 1600 x 1200 1280x 960 640 x 480 Super fine Fine Normal 2 0 2 0 Auto Daylight Cloudy Sunset Tungsten Fluorescent ISO Date imprint Beeper Reset Language Date amp Time Power off time The ISO speed decides the sensitivity to the lights The higher the ISO number is the more sensitive it is to the lights When recording under _ dark situations or recording a fast moving subjects use a high number setting However while recording high quality images we suggest you to use a low number setting If you set imprint function your image will be displayed with date on it Specify whether or not beeps are to be generated when buttons are pressed This function enables you to restore all the parameters to the default settings Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor Refer to section in this manual titled Choosing the language for further detail Refer to section in this manual titled Setting the Date and Time for further detail If no operation is performed for a specific period of time the power to the camera is automatically turned off The feature is useful to reduce battery wear off 7 On PA No Yes English Fran ais Deutsch Espa ol AAS EAR KEP Italiano 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min 51 MOVIE MENU Menu White balance Tungsten Language English Date amp Time Power off tim2. 18 Choosing the Language When you turn on the camera for the first time the language setting screen appears prompting language for displayed information on the LCD monitor Follow the steps below to set the OSD On language s 1 Select a language that you prefer by using the amp w button Languag a 2 Press the OK button to confirm English Note m The language setting will be retained even if the ViviCam 3760 is turned off Setting the Date and Time The date time setting screen will automatically appear m When first turning the camera on m When turning the power on after leaving the camera without battery for an extended period of time Turn the camera on by pressing the button Date amp Time 2 Adjust the values of the date and time by using the amp w button m To increase the value press the amp button 2004 01 01 m To decrease the value press the w button 00 00 m Press the gt button to move to the next item field 3 Press the OK button after all fields are set 19 Setting Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel resolution dimension image file size and compression ratio for your images These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in the internal memory or on a SD memory card As you get to know the ViviCam 3760 it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for
3. and deep shadows Flash Off The flash will not fire Select this mode when capturing images in a place where flash photography is prohibited or when the distance to the subject is beyond the effective range of the flash Scene Modes Whereas still image mode offers ease of operation and automatic camera control scene mode allows you to obtain even better photographic results Scene modes are predefined camera settings that optimize the camera for a particular type of scene Your ViviCam 3760 is programmed to handle all adjustments for you giving you the optimum photographic results for various shooting conditions Landscape Mode Capturing images by selecting the mode helps to capture vivid and expensive landscape images with the enhancement of image s color and saturation 1 Turn the camera on by pressing the button 2 Toggle the W button to the mode 3 Select G by using the 4 button and then press the OK button 4 Compose your scene and press the shutter button Note m In this mode the ISO speed cannot be set and the Flash mode defaults to off 27 Sports Mode Use this mode to capture fast moving subjects when you want to freeze the action Turn the camera on by pressing the button Toggle the W button to the mode Select amp by using the p button and then press the OK button Compose your scene and press the shutter button PO Nie Note m In thi
4. 3760 Digital camera m Users manual m Camera strap m Software CD ROM m USB cable m Camera Pouch Optional Accessories a SD memory card m AC power adapter m Batteries Note m 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 vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries chargers memory cards cables carrying cases pouches and language support Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color appearance and internal memory capacity Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 3760 Front View 1 Self timer LED 2 Shutter button 3 Power button 4 Flash 5 Lens 6 DC IN 3V port 7 USB port 8 Strap eyelet Rear View W Zoom out button T Zoomin button Playback button amp Menu button LED indicator LCD monitor Battery SD Memory Card cover Tripod socket MN ou R WD Arrow button Up Mode button Arrow button Left Flash button Arrow button Down Macro button Delete button Arrow button Right Self timer button 5 OK OK button wo GY Heqragp 11 LED Indicators Indictor LED indicator LED indic
5. Disk 128MB hard disk space 128MB hard disk space Required Devices CD ROM Drive CD ROM Drive Available USB port Available USB port 41 Step 1 Install the USB Driver on a Windows 98 PC The USB driver on the supplied CD ROM is exclusively for Windows 98SE Second Edition only If your PC is running Windows 2000 ME or XP do not install this USB mass storage driver Simply connect the ViviCam 3760 to your PC and it will automatically recognize the camera Windows 98 SE users 1 Insert the CD ROM packaged with the ViviCam 3760 into the CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears 2 Click Install USB Driver Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation After the USB driver installation is complete restart your computer Using the ViviCam 3760 on a Macintosh Computer If your Mac is running OS 9 6 or OSX there is no driver or extension Simply connect the ViviCam 3760 to your Mac and it will automatically recognize the camera 42 Step 2 Connect the Camera to Your Comp if 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 Look for a new Removable Disk icon appearing in the My Computer window Your recorded images video clips will be in a folder on this removable disk For Mac users double click the untitled disk on the desktop BDD 43 St
6. OK button to start playing back m The elapsed time is displayed on the LCD monitor m To pause playback or resume from the pause status at any time press the button m To stop playback press the OK button To exit the playback mode press the button Note 40 The zoom function cannot be activated while playing video clips To play video clips on your computer we recommend that you use Microsoft s Windows Media Player or Apples Quick Time Player These players are available at no charge and can be downloaded from the Microsoft and Apple web sites respectively at www microsoft com and www apple com Movies clips captured with the ViviCam 3760 are saved in the popular MPG format without audio TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES V CLIPS TO YOUR COMPUTER You can share recorded images video clips with your family or friends via e mail or post them on the Web Before doing these things you need to connect the ViviCam 3760 to your computer using the USB cable and then transfer the images video clips To transfer images video clips from the ViviCam 3760 to your computer follow the steps bellow Step 1 Install the USB driver Windows 98SE only Step 2 Connect the ViviCam 3760 to your computer Step 3 Download images video clips System Requirements System Requirements Windows Macintosh CPU 400 MHz processor or higher OS Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP OS 9 6 or higher Memory 128MB 128MB Free Space on Hard
7. To return to the normal display status press the W button m The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor 4 To view different portion of the image press the amp W q button to adjust display area m The image is displayed enlarged you will see a white frame with a blue box inside The white frame indicates the entire image while the blue box shows the location of the currently enlarged area Note m The magnification factors range from 1x to 6x in 14 steps 1 00x 1 33x 2 00x 2 20x 2 40x 2 60x 2 80x 3 00x 3 20x 3 40x 3 60x 3 80x 4 00x 6 00x 32 Slideshow Display 8 D Press the button Press the button on RES Select Slideshow by using the amp w button and press the OK button Behar ait Set the playback interval by using the 4 w button and press the OK button to confirm m The slideshow starts displaying your images on the LCD monitor one by one with the interval that you set m To cancel the display press the OK button Note You can adjust the slideshow display interval within the range of 1 second to 10 seconds For slideshow interval refer to Slideshow in the PLAYBACK MENU 33 Deleting Images Video Clips Use this function to delete one or all images video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card 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 vide
8. to the on line help for this software m 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 m Windows XP users who have not installed XP Service Pack 1 be sure to link to http www java com en download windows_automatic jsp first and download the Java Virtual Machine installation For more information about Java please refer to its on line help at http java sun com getjava help html After this Java installation you can install iSee Media Photovista m Photovista System Requirements are Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows XP Service Pack 1 or higher 46 INSTALLING ACROBAT READER The CD ROM includes a PDF portable document format copy of the user s manual To view Acrobat Reader installed in your computer Acrobat Reader is included on the camera CD Reader you can read the user s manual and print sections of interest 1 Insert the CD ROM that came with the camera into the CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears 2 Click Install Acrobat Reader Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation iatan USB Om tor Pertes HE Oiri 47 USER MANUAL A copy of the user manual 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 Man
9. using the 4 gt button Press the button Select Protect by using the w button and press the OK button Select Single All by using the amp w button and press the OK button a Single Protect one image movie a All Protect all images movies at once 6 Select Set by using the 4 w button and press the OK button ma To cancel the protection select Cancel To exit from this menu select Exit akon 38 MOVIE MODE Recording Video Clips The movie mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320x240 pixels RON gt Turn the camera on by pressing the button Toggle the W button to the mode and press the OK button To start recording a video clip press and release the shutter button To stop recording press the shutter button again Note In the 1 mode image resolution quality EV compensation ISO speed macro self timer flash and digital zoom cannot be set or adjusted The zoom function is disabled while recording video clips In case you want to enlarge your subjects perform the optical zoom operation before recording Video clips are captured at 320 x 240 resolution without sound in the MPG file format 39 Viewing Video Clips Play back movies that you have recorded To 1 2 3 view your video clips follow the steps below Press the button Select the video clips you want to view by using the q button Press the
10. 5 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 PhotoSuite and PhotoVista are trademarks Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners READ THIS FIRST Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice This includes primary product specifications software software drivers and user s manual This User s 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 vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries chargers memory cards cables carrying cases pouches and language support Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color appearance and internal memory capacity Contact your dealer for precise product d
11. 50g without batteries and memory card Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 56
12. B 32MB 64MB 128MB 286MB f 2032x1520 Super fine 1 8 8 8 18 39 80 163 325 am xx Fine 1 12 12 12 28 59 121 244 487 Normal 1 16 16 17 37 78 161 326 650 1600x1200 Super fine 1 8 9 9 20 43 88 178 355 D x Fine 1 12 13 14 30 64 132 267 532 x Normal 1 16 18 18 41 86 176 356 710 1280x960 Super fine 1 8 13 14 30 64 132 267 532 K xx Fine 1 12 20 21 46 97 198 400 798 Normal 1 16 27 28 61 129 264 534 1065 640x480 Super fine 1 8 54 56 123 258 529 1069 2130 os xx Fine 1 12 81 84 185 388 793 1603 3195 5 x Normal 1 16 109 112 247 517 1058 2138 4261 The above data shows the standard testing results The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings 21 CAPTURING IMAGES Toggling the y button allows you to choose 3 different modes Record mode Movie mode and Scene mode Press the OK button to confirm your selection Still image Record Mode Still image record mode is the most common mode for fully automatic digital still photography It is the easiest mode to capture images quickly and easily with good results When the camera is powered on it will always start in this mode 22 Using the LCD Monitor images video clips and adjust menu settings The mode icons text and numbers displayed on the vary according to the current mode and settings 1 Turn the camera on by pressing the button 2 Compose your scene on the LCD monitor 3 Press the shu
13. ISO speed cannot be set and the Flash mode defaults to auto 44 Night Scene Mode Capturing human subjects by using this mode helps to provide a natural balance between the main subject and the nighttime background The people in an evening sky or night scene are illuminated with light from the flash while the background is captured at a slower shutter speed to prevent blurring and let both people and the background appear properly exposed Turn the camera on by pressing the button Toggle the W button to the mode Select 3 by using the button and then press the OK button Compose your scene and press the shutter button ED Note m inthis mode the ISO speed cannot be set and the Flash mode defaults to on L J m Since the shutter speed is slower it is recommended that you use a tripod to stabilize the camera 29 Backlight Mode Use this mode when light is coming from behind your subject throwing their features into shadow or when your subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit Turn the camera on by pressing the button Toggle the button to the mode Select by using the p button and then press the OK button Compose your scene and press the shutter button POON Note E m In this mode the ISO speed cannot be set and the Flash mode defaults to on 4 30 PLAYBACK MODE turned on simply press the button whenever you want to enter the pla
14. PhotoSui compose and organize your images It includes a variety of templates such as photo frames k calendars and more Get your images ready and explore this amazing program To install PhotoSuite Vivitar 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 PhotoSuite to edit and retouch your recorded images please refer to the on line help m 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 iPhoto2 is recommended 45 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 To install PhotoVista 1 Insert the CD ROM that came with the camera into your CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears 2 Click Install PhotoVista Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Exit Note m To use PhotoVista to create spectacular 360 panoramic images please refer
15. Vivitar V3760 User Manual English FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two condi 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause Myf operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuaa 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 1
16. a in a well ventilated place Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly such as inside a car This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside resulting in fire Before you move the camera disconnect cords and cables Failure to do this might damage cords and cables resulting in fire and electric shock D0 03000 O 0 WARNING Handling the USB on this product may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 4 Notes on Battery Usage m Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your Vivicam 3760 Use of unsuitable may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and may cause a fire injury or soiling of the battery compartmen m When placing the batteries into the ViviCam 3760 check the polarity markings on the batteries and to ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly Incorrect battery polarity will result in ViviCam 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 ViviCam 3760 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 th
17. able AA batteries offer considerably better life with the added advantage of cost effective recharging The ViviCam 3760 can also use CR V3 batteries CR V3 Lithium batteries are available in most stores where batteries are sold Lithium batteries offer considerably better longevity Rechargeable CR V3 batteries are also available on the market To install or replace the batteries Make sure your ViviCam 3760 is turned off Slide the battery SD Memory Card cover Inset the batteries noting the correct polarity marks or Close the battery SD Memory Card cover PONS Attaching the Camera Strap To prevent accidental dropping of the camera during operation always use the camera strap m Attach the camera strap as follows 1 Thread the small loop of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera 2 Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured 16 Using the AC Power Adapter 1 Make sure your ViviCam 3760 is turned off 2 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the camera jack labeled DC IN 3V 3 Connect the other end to an electrical outlet 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 To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your images to the computer use the AC power adapter as a pow
18. ator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator Self timer indicator Status Solid red Solid green Blinking red Blinking red Blinking orange Blinking green Solid green Blinking red 1 The ViviCam 3760 sounds one beep 2 The ViviCam 3760 sounds two beeps 8 The ViviCam 3760 sounds three beeps 12 Description Activity The ViviCam 3760 is powering up The ViviCam 3760 is powered and ready Camera error Charging the flash Image is being recorded to the memory card USB communication transfer in progress The ViviCam 3760 is ready to record images or movies The self timer function is activated Sound Yes 2 Yes 1 Yes 3 No No No Yes 1 Yes 1 LCD Monitor Information By toggling the button or pressing the button the camera switches to different modes Res and numbers are displayed on the monitor screen to keep you informed of the camera s status Record mode 1 2 Record mode Image resolution w 2032 x 1520 em 1600 x 1200 G 1280 x 960 G3 640 x 480 Image quality Super fine xx Fine x Normal White balance No indication Auto 699 Daylight Cloudy Sunset 6 Tungsten Fluorescent Flash mode ys y Auto Flash amp Red Eye Reduction 4 Forced Flash Flash Off Macro mode Possible number of shots remaining Zoom state Ba
19. button Press the button Select Delete by using the amp w button and press the OK button Select Format by using the amp wW button and press the OK button m To start formatting select Yes by using the 4 w button and press the OK button m Once formatting is completed No image pops up Pons Note m An SD memory card cannot be formatted when it is locked Unlock it first m Formatting is an irreversible action and the data cannot be recovered at a later time m For complete compatibility be sure NOT to select FAT 32 as the file system when you format the SD card in your computer Memory cards formatted in FAT 32 file system will not be recognized by this camera 36 the monitor whenever you press the button to turn on the camera 1 Press the button 2 Select the image that you want to set as the opening logo by using the a 4 gt button Save as 1608 3 Press the button 4 Select Save as logo by using the a w button and press the OK button 5 Select Customize by using the w button and press the OK button m To set the new logo select Yes by using the w button and press the OK button to confirm The new logo will be activated on the next time you turn on the camera Save as 1008 Customize 37 Protecting Images This feature prevents images from being deleted accidentally Press the button Select the image that you want to protect by
20. d Changing the Camera Startup Logo for further detail Refer to section in this manual titled Protecting Images for further details Refer to section in this manual titled RECORD MENU for further detail Option This image All images Format Exit No Yes 1 sec 3 sec 6 sec 10 sec Exit Default Customize Single All USB Cabl gt SD Card Read Notebook CONNECTING YOUR VIVICAM 376 DEVICES 55 VIVICAM 3760 SPECIFICATIONS Item Image sensor Effective pixels Image resolution Image quality Internal memory Lens Range of focus LCD monitor Self timer Zoom Compression system Image file format Interface Ports Power Dimensions Weight Description CCD Approx 3 mega pixels Still images 2032 x 1520 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Video clips 320 x 240 pixels Super fine Fine Normal Internal memory Approximately 6MB External memory SD memory card up to 512MB Focal length f 4 6mm 13 8mm F number 2 7 4 8 Normal 0 8m 30 inches to infinity WIDE TELE Macro 0 05m to 0 8m 2 to 30 inches WIDE 0 3m to 0 8m TELE 1 4 color TFT LCD 2 10 10 2 second delay Optical 3X Digital Capture mode 2X Playback mode 6X JPG still images MPG video clips EXIF 2 1 DCF 1 0 MPEG 1 DC IN USB 2 x AA Alkaline Ni MH or a CR V3 battery AC power adapter 3 3 x 2 6 x 1 2 in 85 x 65 x 30mm L x W x H Approx 5 ounces 1
21. e 1min Setting Description White balance Refer to section in this manual titled White balance in the RECORD MENU for further detail Beeper Reset Language Refer to section in this manual titled RECORD MENU for further detail Date amp Time Power off time 52 SCENE MENU eo Image size _ 2032x1520 O Date imprint Date amp Time Power off time 1min Setting Description Image size Quality Refer to section in this manual titled RECORD MENU for further detail EV White balance ISO In Scene mode the ISO speed cannot be set Date imprint Lou E Beeper Reset Refer to section in this manual titled RECORD MENU for further detail Language Date amp Time Power off time 53 PLAYBACK MENU Setting Delete Copy to card Slideshow Save as logo Protect Beeper Reset Language Date amp Time Power off time 54 Copy to card Slideshow a Save as logo Default Date amp Time tect Power off time Description Refer to section in this manual titled Deleting Images Video Clips for further detail This feature allows you to copy your images from the camera s internal memory to a memory card Of course you can only do this when the memory card is installed and the internal memory contains images Refer to section in this manual titled Slideshow Display for further detail Refer to section in this manual title
22. e battery fluid When using batteries carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below m Ni MH rechargeable batteries are highly recommended To maximize performance and lifetime we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use m Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce digital camera s performance Low temperature will adversely affect alkaline battery performance m Using new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have not been used for an extended period of time will affect the number of images that can be captured m f you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion m Never use batteries of different types together or mix old and new batteries Never use manganese batteries m More information about batteries is provided in this manual in subsequent sections INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Overview es Package Contents 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 3760 10 Front Vienna nue 10 R ar VieW iii lan 11 LED Indicators 5 LCD Monitor Information 18 GETTING STAR ED sssssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Installing the Batteries Attaching the Camera Strap s Using the AC Power Adapter Loading an SD Memory Card Choosin
23. efinition and included accessories The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user s manual For user manual and driver updates refer to the Vivitar website or contact your dealer SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock Consult the store of purchase If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock Consult the store of purchase Do not disassemble change or repair the camera This might cause fire or electric shock For repair or internal inspection ask the store of purchase Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock Do not use the camera in areas near water This might cause fire or electric shock Take special care during rain snow on the beach or near the shore Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over causing injury Keep the batteries out of the reach of children Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning If the battery is accide
24. ep 3 Download Recorded Images Video Clips 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 untitled disk on a Macintosh to your computer hard disk For Computers Running Windows Open the removable disk by double clicking on it Double click on the folder contains your recorded images video clips Select the images video clips that you prefer and then choose Copy from the Edit menu After that open the destination location and choose Paste from the Edit menu For Computers Running Mac OS Open the untitled disk window and the hard disk or the destination location Drag and drop from the camera disk to the desired destination Note m It is recommended that you use the AC power adapter as a power supply for the camera while transferring your images video clips from the camera to your computer to avoid the camera maybe cut off unexpectedly when the batteries run out m Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader highly recommended Please note that when the camera is connected to your computer the camera batteries will be used Using a card reader will circumvent the need to use camera power to download images 44 INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE PC users will find that PhotoSuite is a very user friendly image editing program With
25. er supply 17 Using an SD Memory Card Optional Accessory Your camera comes with approximately 6MB of internal memory allowing you to store images and video clips in the ViviCam 3760 However you can expand the memory capacity by using ta Secure Digital SD memory card so that you can store additional images and video clips 1 Make sure your ViviCam 3760 is turned off 2 Slide the battery SD Memory Card cover 3 Insert the SD memory card Contact pins first m If the card cannot be inserted check the orientation 4 Close the battery SD Memory Card cover m To remove the SD memory card make sure your ViviCam 3760 is turned off Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject Note m To prevent valuable date from being accidentally erased from an SD Memory Card you can slide the write protection tab on the side of the SD memory card to LOCK LOCK 4 LOCK m To save edit or erase data stored on an SD memory card you must unlock the card Write protected Write protected m Be sure to format your memory card in the camera before its initial usage tab state m The ViviCam 3760 like most digital cameras will automatically use a memory card if it is inserted into the memory card slot This is called card preference Data stored in internal memory will not be accessible if a memory card is present To again access your data stored in internal memory simply remove the SD card
26. factor is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 Compose your scene and press the shutter button Note m The digital magnification ranges from 1x to 2x in 6 steps 1x 1 25x 1 50x 1 67x 1 75x 2 00x m Digital zoom cannot be activated in the amp mode 24 Using the Macro Mode With this mode the camera s lens switches the auto focus system to focus on subjects that are much lens This feature allows you to shoot close up objects such as small insects or flowers to get the fin 1 Turn the camera on by pressing the button 2 Press the button m The amp icon appears on the LCD monitor 3 Compose your scene and press the shutter button m To cancel macro photography at any time press the button again Note m There is not a distinct point subject range at which normal mode is favored over macro mode capture an image in both optical and macro modes and compare the results Using the Self Timer This feature allows you to get into the scene when tcapturng group images 1 Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface 2 Turn the camera on and set the mode to 9 or by toggling the W 3 Toggle the x button to select the desired self timer mode OFF 02 gt 10 10 2 gt no indication 4 Compose your scene and press the shutter button m The self timer function is activated m The photography is then captured after the preset time m To cancel the self timer at any time pres
27. g the Language Setting the Date and Time a Setting Image Resolution and Quality 20 CAPTURING IMAGES asnmnannmmnnnnne Still image Record Mode n Using the LCD Monitor 23 Using the Zoom Function 24 Using the Macro Mode 7 Using the Self Timer Using the Flash Scene Modes ss Landscape Mode Sports Mode nat nt Portrait Mode Pan Mode Night Scene Mode 29 Backlight Mode 30 PLAYBACK MODE sccecsssseseeeeseesseeeeeeaaee 31 Viewing Images 31 Displaying Thumbnail Images 32 Zoom Playback Slideshow Display is Deleting Images Video Clips 34 To delete one image video clip at a time 34 To delete all images video clips at once 35 Formatting an SD Card or Internal Memory 36 Changing the Camera Startup Screen 37 Protecting Images 38 MOVIE MODE ccccecccssseeeeeeeeeeeesessseeeenanees 39 Recording Video Clips 39 Viewing Video Clips 40 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES VIDEO CLIPS TO YOUR COMPUTER 41 Step 1 Install the USB Driver ona Windows 98 PC 42 Step 2 Connect the Camera to Your Computer rites 43 Step 3 Download Recorded Images Video Clips 44 For Computers Running Windows 44 For Computers Running Mac OS 44 INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE 45 INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA nn 46 INSTALLING ACROBAT READER 47 USER MANUAL ssssssss
28. ich the image is to be captured Refer to section in this manual titled Setting Image Resolution and Quality for further detail Your ViviCam 3760 adjusts the exposure of each scene automatically However if the subject is too dark or too bright you may override the camera s automatic exposure determination to make the subject brighter or darker This is called EV compensation Examples of Exposure Compensation Positive Compensation Copying of printed text black characters on white paper Backlit portraits Very bright scenes such as snowfields and highly reflective subjects Shots made up predominantly of sky Negative Compensation Spot lighted subjects particularly against dark backgrounds Imaging of printed text white characters on black paper Scenes with low reflectivity such as shots of green or dark foliage Your camera adjusts the white balance of each scene automatically However the images that your camera captures will appear differently under different lighting conditions daylight cloudy sunset tungsten fluorescent Unlike our eyes which can easily adjust to different lighting conditions lighting temperatures a digital camera cannot always differentiate between lighting 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
29. ntally swallowed immediately consult a physician Do not use the camera while you are walking driving or riding a motorcycle This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident unsa R TTT ia 2D0OBerRR Cautions Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity or of the terminals Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking Do not fire the flash close to anyone s eyes This might cause damage to the person s eyesight Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak If the inter nal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes rinse with fresh water If the internal fluid has entered your eyes consult a physician to receive treatment A camera is a precision instrument Do not drop it strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera This might cause damage to the camera Do not use the camera in humid steamy smoky or dusty places This might cause fire or electric shock Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use The battery becomes hot during use Touching a hot battery might cause burns Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets This might cause heat to build up and deform the case resulting in fire Use the camer
30. o clips stored on the memory card To delete one image video clip at a time Perform the following procedures to delete one selected image video clip that is currently displayed on the screen Press the button Select an unwanted image video clip by using the p button Press the 5 button Select Delete by using the amp w button and press the OK button Select This image by using the amp w button and press the OK button m To delete this image select Yes by using the amp w button and press the OK button m The next image video clip appears OV Boer Delete This image x Note m Pressing the button in the playback mode allows you to quickly delete the chosen image sparing you the requisites of accessing the menu mode 34 i Ne Press the button Press the button Select Delete by using the amp w button and press the OK button Select All images by using the amp w button and press the OK button m To delete all images select Yes by using the amp w button and press the OK button m Once all images are deleted No image pops up c Delete Allimages 35 Formatting an SD Card or Internal Memory This utility formats the internal memory or memory card and erases all stored images including non camera data To format the internal memory do not insert a memory card into the camera Otherwise you will format the memory card Press the
31. s mode the ISO speed cannot be set and the Flash mode defaults to off Portrait Mode In this mode your camera utilizes a shallower depth of field narrower range of focus to create a spatial effect Therefore you can capture images emphasizing your main subject while the background is softly blurred Turn the camera on by pressing the button Toggle the W button to the mode Select g by using the q button and then press the OK button Compose your scene and press the shutter button PONS Note m In this mode the ISO speed cannot be set m In this mode in a dusk or nighttime background the Flash mode defaults to Red eye reduction 28 Pan Mode Normally your camera performs Auto Focus in an attempt to maximize the chance that your images are in focu When the Pan mode is selected for the shooting mode the camera s focus distance is preset to 1 meter 3 3 feet and images are captured without the AF mechanism allowing you to instantly catch the moment when you don want to miss a shot Since the camera does not re focus every shot you will realize a faster shot to shot time Turn the camera on by pressing the button Toggle the W button to the mode Select by using the p button and then press the OK button Compose your scene and press the shutter button PoON gt Note m In this mode the images are tcaptured with the focus fixed at 1 M m In this mode the
32. s the w button to disrupt the sequence Note m After one shot is captured the self timer mode is turned off m f you wish to capture another image using the self timer repeat these steps 25 Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash You can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances 1 2 Turn the camera on by pressing the button Toggle the 4 button until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD monitor m The modes appear cyclically as follows 4A Auto Flash Red Eye Reduction Flash Off lt 4 Forced il 3 Compose your scene and press the shutter button The camera has four flash modes Auto Flash default Red Eye Reduction Forced flash and Flash Off The table below helps to choose appropriate flash mode Flash Mode Description 4 Auto Flash The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions Select this for general photography Red Eye Reduction The flash emits a precursor flash before the main flash fires This causes the pupil in human eyes to constrict reducing the red eye phenomenon Select this mode when capturing images of people and animals in low light conditions amp Forced flash The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness Select this mode 26 for recording images with high contrast backlighting
33. sssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 48 MENU OPTIONS cccssseeseseeeeeeeeneeneeee 49 RECORD MENU cecetec ds den LE 49 MOVIE MENU een an SCENE MENU Le PLAYBACK MENU 54 CONNECTING YOUR VIVICAM 3760 DEVICES nfnrenenns VIVICAM 3760 SPECIFICATIONG 79 INTRODUCTION Overview Your new ViviCam 3760 delivers good quality 2032 x 1520 resolution images using a 3 0 Megapixels CCD sensor 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 6MB internal built in memory allows you to capture and store images without the immediate need for an additional memory card However you may wish to expand capacity by using a Secure Digital SD 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 is required for Windows 98SE You can enhance and retouch 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 Carefully unpack your ViviCam 3760 and ensure that you have the following items In the event th missing or if you find any mismatch or damage promptly contact your dealer Common Product Components a ViviCam
34. the effects that these settings will have on your images Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but take up more memory space Higher resolution quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail Lower resolution quality images take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via e mail in a report or on a web page To specify the image resolution or image quality perform the following steps 1 Toggle the button to the LO mode Menu 2 Press the button 3 Select Image size or Quality by using the amp w button and press the OK button 4 Change the settings by using the 4 w button and then press the OK button to confirm 5 Press the button again to exit from the menu mode Image size 2032x1520 Quality A Super fine 0 White balance Auto ISO Auto 20 Number of Recordable Images The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored in the internal m SD memory card at the camera s current image quality and resolution settings The number of reco le will vary depending on the recorded subject and the capacity of the memory card or if there are fi les Other tha images non camera data or if the images have been captured at different image quality resolution settings Resolution Quality 6MB SD memory card a J Compression ratio Internal Memory 8MB 16M
35. tter button m The LED indicator blinks orange while the camera is processing a captured image Note m The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light This is not a malfunction m To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button always hold it carefully This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions which your camera may decelerate the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed 23 Using the Zoom Function The ViviCam 3760 is equipped with a 3x optical zoom lens The lens moves during the optical zoom photography allowing you to capture telephoto and wide angle shots By using the optical zoom function images appear closer by pressing the T button or smaller away by pressing the W button Moreover you can further enlarge the subjects with 2x digital zoom by pressing continuously the T button It is activated after your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom factor 3x A useful feature as it is however the more the image is magnified the grainer the image may become To capture a zoomed image perform the following steps 1 Turn the camera on by pressing the button 2 Adjust the magnification ratio by using the T W button m To access the optical zoom function press the T button as far as it can go Press it again to activate the digital zoom m To exit the zoom photography press continuously the W button m The digital magnification
36. ttery am Full battery power Medium battery power Virtually no battery power 10 Card indicator when present 11 AF frame 13 Movie mode DOr ON Movie mode White balance Recordable movie time available Zoom state Battery Card indicator when present Scene mode 1 1 a OONO OR COND Scene mode Landscape mode ES Sports mode Portrait mode Pan mode Night scene mode Backlight mode Image resolution Image quality White balance Flash mode Possible number of shots remaining Zoom state Battery Card indicator when present 0 AF frame 4 Image Playbavck DOT COINS Playback mode Current image total number of image Forward key Battery Card indicator when present Reverse key Video Playback DO OT P09 NOs Playback mode Recorded time Movie mode Current image total number of image Forward key Battery Card indicator when present Reverse key 15 GETTING STARTED You may use 2 AA size batteries either Alkaline or Ni MH to power your ViviCam 3760 Most often the ViviCam 3760 will be shipped with two AA alkaline batteries These batteries are adequate to power up the camera and demonstrate its functionality for a limited period of time Alkaline batteries are not recommended for long term use or extensive photography however A better choice is rechargeable NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride batteries NiMH recharge
37. ual on the CD ROM is that you have Acrobat Reader Adobe Reader installed on your computer Updates to this manual and versions in other languages may be found on the Vivitar website www vivitar com 1 Insert the CD ROM that came with the camera into the CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears Vivita 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 48 MENU OPTIONS The Basic of the Menu Operations 1 Press the 3 button inthe Imode m The menu appears m Switch between the main menu and Set menu by using the 4 gt button 2 Navigate through the items by using the w button 3 Press the OK button to enter the sub menu z 4 To adjust the settings or invoke a confirmation screen press the amp w button to select the desired item and then press the OK button to confirm 5 To exit from the menu mode at any time press the C button again RECORD MENU 2 E image size 2032x1520 Date imprint On Beeper _ Super fine 0 1 Language English a White balance Auto Date amp Time ISO Auto Power off time 1min 49 Setti ng Image size Quality EV White balance 50 Description Set the desired image resolution Refer to section in this manual titled Setting Image Resolution and Quality for further detail Set the desired quality compression ratio sharpness at wh
38. yback mode Pressing again returns to previous shooting mode 7 Viewing Images 1 Press the button m The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Select the images you want to view by using the 4 gt button m To view the previous image press the 4 button m To view the next image press the gt button Note m lf there are no images stored in the internal memory or on the memory card No image message will appear on the monitor 31 Displaying Thumbnail Images This function allows you to view thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image 1 Press the button m The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the W button m Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously 3 Use the A w 4 i gt button to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size 4 Press the OK button to display the selected image on full screen Zoom Playback While reviewing your images you may enlarge a selected portion of an image This magnification allows you to view fine details The zoom factor is displayed on the screen showing the current magnification ratio 1 Press the button m The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Select the image you want to enlarge by using the q button 3 Adjust the zoom ration by using the T W button m To enlarge the selected image press the T button m
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