Vivitar ViviCam 3815 Digital Camera
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1. as Portrait mode icon Note m The portrait mode setting will not be retained when the ViviCam 3815 is turned off m In Portrait mode ISO speed cannot be set m In Portrait mode in a dark or night time background Flash mode defaults to 44 Red eye reduction m For other settings like Language Power Off time or others choose Setup in the Capture menu 37 Landscape Mode Capturing images by choosing 4 Landscape mode helps you to capture vivid and expansive landscape images by enhancing the image s color and saturation 4 Landscape mode is used when the distance to the subject is greater than 6 feet 1 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera F z 2 Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the A W button gE 3 Select ya Landscape mode by pressing the 4 P button in the main menu or press the button to enter the sub menu then press the button again to confirm the setting 4 To exit the Capture menu press the MENU button again m LCD monitor will display ya as Landscape mode icon Note m Landscape mode will not be retained when the ViviCam 3815 is turned off m In A Landscape mode ISO speed cannot be set m In A Landscape mode Flash mode is automatically set to Flash off m For other settings like Language Power Off time or others choose Setup in the Capture menu 38 Back Light Mode2. 7 Multi Selector 8 Tripod socket 9 Port cover USB VIDEO Out DC IN Multi Selector 1 Arrow button Up EH Thumbnail button 2 Arrow button Right Display button 3 OK button 4 w Arrow button Down 4 Flash button Delete button Arrow button Left 5 4 V Self timer Digital zoom button 11 LED Indicators Indicator Status Description Activity LED indicator Solid red The ViviCam 3815 is powering up LED indicator Solid green The ViviCam 3815 is powered and ready LED indicator Blinking red Camera error LED indicator Blinking red Charging the flash LED indicator Blinking green Image is being recorded to the memory card LED indicator Solid red USB communication transfer in progress LED indicator Solid green The ViviCam 3815 is ready to record images or movies Self timer indicator Blinking red The self timer function is activated Error message Valid button event e 1 The ViviCam 3815 sounds one beep 3 The ViviCam 3815 sounds three beeps 12 Sound No Yes 1 Yes 3 No No No Yes 1 No Yes 3 Yes 1 Scene Modes Select the scene mode suitable for the occasion or situation Mode 1 A Auto mode 2 A Sports mode 3 Night Scene mode 4 amp Portrait mode 5 mM Landscape mode 6 Back Light mode 7 89 Movie mode Description Select this option to leave all the
3. Use Back Light mode is useful when there is light behind your subject throwing desire shadow or when your subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera 2 Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the A W button 3 Select Back Light mode by pressing the q gt button in the main menu or press the button to enter the sub menu then press the button again to confirm the setting 4 To exit the Capture menu press the MENU button again m LCD monitor will display z as Back Light mode icon Note m The scene setting will not be retained when the camera is turned off m In z Back Light mode Flash mode defaults to Fill flash on m In Back Light mode ISO speed cannot be set m For other settings like Language Power Off time or others choose Setup in the Capture menu 39 Movie Mode Movie mode allowing you to record silent video clips at a resolution of 320X240 pixels 1 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera 2 Press the MODE button to enter the 9 Movie mode 3 Start recording a video clip by pressing the shutter button m The movie icon REC elapsed time the card indicator macro mode icon and the adapter battery level will display on the LCD monitor while recording a video clip m To stop recording press the shutter b
4. 30 Macro Focus Mode Use Macro Focus mode to capture close ups of subjects such as flowers or insects The between 2 and 4 feet 1 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 3815 2 Slide the focus switch located on the front side of the camera to the position m LCD monitor will display as Macro Focus mode 3 Compose your image 4 Press the shutter button m To disable macro photography slide the focus switch back to the g4 Normal Focus mode Note m When shooting a close up in the Macro Focus mode use the image LCD monitor to compose your image avoiding the off center parallax phenomenon m In Macro Focus mode EV compensation Scene mode and ISO speed cannot be set m In Macro Focus mode Flash mode is automatically set to Flash off m After a macro shot is taken DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the ga Normal Focus position 31 Setting the Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size dimension image file size and compression ratio for your images These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory or on an SD memory card As you get to know the ViviCam 3815 it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photog
5. Exercise adequate caution before deleting a file m Protected images cannot be deleted with the erase function m f a memory card is present the camera will automatically use the card in preference to internal memory 47 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory Formatting an SD card or internal memory will erase all the images on the SD memory card internal memory 1 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera Delete 2 Press twice the MODE button to enter Playback mode Then press the MENU button to enter the Playback menu 3 Select Delete by using the A W button and press the button 4 Select Format by using the A W button 5 If you want to format the SD memory card or the internal memory choose Yes by pressing A W button then press the button to confirm m To cancel the action select No instead m No Image pops up after the SD memory card or the internal memory is been formatted Note m Be sure the SD memory card is properly inserted into the camera before formatting it m To format images or video clips recorded in the internal memory be sure to remove your SD memory card first m Formatting will erase all information even unrelated data from the memory card 48 TRANSFERRING IMAGES AND VIDEO CLIPS COMPUTER f You can share recorded images and video clips with your family or friends via e mail or post them on the Web Before doing those things you
6. Note m For information on how to use PhotoVista to create spectacular 360 panoramic images please refer to its online help m For Windows 2000 XP users make sure to install and use the PhotoVista while logged in as a user with an Administrator account m For Windows XP users which OS version does not include Service Pack 1 or higher be sure to link to http www java com en download windows_automatic jsp first and download the Java Virtual Machine installation For more detail information about Java please refer to its on line help at http java sun com getjava help html After java software installation you can start to install iSee Media Photovista Panorama Hereunder is iSee Media Photovista Panorama system requirements and recommendations Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT 4 Service Pack 3 or higher Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows XP Service Pack 1 or higher m PhotoVista is not supported on the Mac 54 INSTALLING ACROBAT READER The CD ROM includes a PDF portable document format copy of the user s manual To view a P Acrobat Reader installed in your computer Acrobat Reader is included on the camera CD RO 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 Vivitar 2 Click Install Acrobat Reader Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation O Install USB Driver For Wi
7. White balance Refer to Capture Menu in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS Setup Refer to Capture Menu in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS Refer to Setup Menu in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS 64 Setup Menu You can select preference for the camera settings under Setup Navigate the options you wish to configure by using the A W button Setup menu items Date amp Time TV Beeper Language Power off time and Set to default Refer to Setting the Date and Time Set the video output format for displaying recorded images on a television NTSC Select this format when located in the U S A Canada Japan Korea Taiwan Central America or Mexico PAL Select this format when located in Australia Belgium China Denmark Finland Germany Great Britain Holland Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand or Norway Specify whether or not beeps are to be generated when buttons are pressed On Beeps are generated Off Beeps are not generated il TV Beeper Language English Set to default Specify OSD language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor m The provided languages are English Fran ais Deutsch Espanol Italiano gachx Jand ikh a If no operation is performed for a specific period of time the power to the camera is automatically turned off This feature is useful to reduce battery consumption 1 Min 3
8. adjustments to the camera and capture images casually Select this option to capture fast moving subjects Select this option to capture images of people against dark or night time background Select this option to make people stand out with the background out of focus Select this option to capture images of distant scenery or landscapes Select this option to brighten subjects that are backlit and would come out dark if no flash was used Select this option to record video movie clips 13 LCD Monitor Information These indicators are displayed when recording still images 12345 67 8 1 Scene mode A AY ZE 6 ISO speed A Auto mode SS E I no indication for Auto vA Sports mode Auto Night Scene mode 10 sg 100 Portrait mode R 200 200 aA Landscape mode Back Light mode 9 Movie mode 7 Flash mode 4 Fill flash on Flash off 2 Image resolution 4 Automatic flash zv 2304X1728 4 Red eye reduction zv 1600X1200 4 Saturation 8 Colok mod g 11280x960 E3 High q Full Color z 640X480 Eg Medium J Black amp White a Low Aj Sepia 3 Image quality BG E Sep amp Fine adh mt High 9 Sp Card indicator Normal x Economy i Medium 10 Remaining pictures mt Low 14 These indicators are displayed when recording still images 12345 AHS
9. color appearance and internal memory capacity Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories m The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user s manual m For user manual and driver updates refer to our website or contact your dealer FOR YOUR SAFETY F Warnings Fi Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke or an unusual odor becoming unusually hot to be touch d producing a peculiar noise or exhibiting any other abnormal conditions Operating the camera in any of these circumstances may cause a fire or an electrical shock Stop using the camera immediately turn the camera off remove the batteries and disconnect the power source if you are using an AC power adapter Contact your dealer or authorized service facility for repairs Never attempt to repair this camera by yourself as this may be dangerous Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure no water gets into the camera Take particular care when using the camera under extreme weather conditions such as rain or snow or when operating the camera at the beach on near water Avoid using this camera in places subject to extreme moisture Do not use the camera if water has entered the camera Turn the camera off remove the batteries and disconnect the power source if you are using an AC power adapter Unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera Contact your dealer
10. general shooting including portraits and scenery 1 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 3815 2 Slide the focus switch located on the front side of the camera to the ga position 3 Compose your image 4 Press the shutter button Note m LCD monitor will display A indicating Normal mode 26 s CD s Digital Zoom 1 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 3815 2 Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery Auto Sports Night Scene Portrait Landscape Back Light 3 Press the button to activate the zoom function m You may zoom digitally up to 2X m To exit digital zoom press the button again 4 Press the shutter button to capture a zoomed image Note m You can only use digital zoom at a resolution of 2304 x 1728 digital zoom is not available at the resolutions of 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 or 640 x 480 pixels m You may playback an image of any size and zoom in upon it m Digital zoom cannot be used in P9 Movie mode 27 Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash You can capture an image using a flash mode suitable to your circumstances lf you change the flash mode the ViviCam 3815 will retain that setting even if the camera is turned off 1 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your
11. monitor 3 Select an image by using the q gt button 4 Enlarge the image by pressing the button m Pressing the button once magnifies the image to 2X Pressing it again magnifies the image to 4X 5 Use the A W q button to select the area to enlarge 6 To return to the regular display from 4X enlarged status press the button Note m Each press of the button the modes switch cyclically 1X gt 2X gt 3X gt 4X gt 1X 42 Viewing Nine Images at a Time This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that scan for a particular image 1 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera 2 Press twice the MODE button to enter Playback mode 3 Press the E thumbnail button and nine thumbnail images appear on the LCD monitor Assuming there are nine or more recorded images in the memory 4 Use the A W 4 P button to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size 5 Press the button to display the selected image on the full screen 43 Viewing Video Clips To view recorded video clips follow the steps below 1 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera 2 Press the MODE button to enter 9 Movie mode 3 Select the video clip that you want to view by using the lt P button Slide Show The Slide show function enables you to play your images back automatica
12. need to connect the camera to your computer by using the USB cable and then transfer the images and video clips To transfer images and video clips from the camera to your computer follow the steps below z f Step 1 Installing the USB driver only for Windows 98 Step 2 Connecting the camera to your computer Step 3 Downloading images and video clips System Requirements Windows System Requirements Macintosh CPU Pentium 300 MHz processor or higher PowerPC G3 G4 OS Windows 98 98SE Me 2000 XP OS 8 6 or higher Memory 128 MB 128 MB Free Space on Hard Disk 128 MB hard disk space 128 MB hard disk space Required Devices CD ROM Drive available USB Port CD ROM Drive available USB Port 49 Step 1 Installing the USB Driver on Windows Computers The USB driver on the supplied CD ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 Installing the USB driver on computers running Windows 2000 Me XP is not necessary 1 Insert the CD ROM packaged with the camera into the CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears 2 Click Install USB Driver Follow the on scr een instructions to complete the installation After the USB driver installation is complete r estart your computer Installing the USB Driver on Macintosh Computers Mac OS 8 6 users must install a USB driver For Mac OS 9 0 or higher version the computer will automatically recognize the camera and load its own USB drivers Insert the CD ROM that packaged with the camera into your CD ROM driv
13. or authorized service facility Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter This may cause an electrical shock Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera Turn the camera off remove the batteries and disconnect the power source if you are using an AC power adapter Unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera Contact your dealer or authorized service facility Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock Do not place the camera in an unstable location such as on a wobbly table or sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury If the camera has been dropped or damaged turn the camera off and remove the batteries or AC power adapter Contact your dealer or authorized service facility Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock WARNING Handling the USB and AV cables 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 FOR YOUR SAFETY Warnings Do not attempt to modify this camera Do not remove the camera casing This may cause a fire or an electrical shock Internal inspection and repairs should only be carried out by an authorized service facil
14. press the button to enter the sub menu and choose the setting After the adjustment is set press the button to confirm Effective Subjects and Set Values Positive Compensation 4 v Change m Copying of printed text black characters on white paper m Backlit portraits m Very bright scenes such as snowfields and highly reflective subjects m Shots made up predominantly of sky Negative Compensation m Spot lighted subjects particularly against dark backgrounds m Imaging of printed text white characters on black paper m Scenes with low reflectivity such as shots of green or dark foliage 59 When the brightness and nature source of the light changes our eyes adapt to the difference so that the white object remains white Digital still cameras also see a white object as white by averaging the light around the subject The ViviCam 3815 determines the white balance by averaging the various kinds of light that enters the lens You may specify the white balance when capturing images under specific lighting conditions Auto Daylight Cloudy Sunset Tungsten and Fluorescent Auto automatically adjusts the white balance Daylight for recording outdoors on a bright day a Cloudy for recording on an overcast day in shade at twilight Sunset for recording at sunset Tungsten for recording under tungsten lighting conditions Fluorescent for recording under fluorescent lighting condi
15. the LCD monitor Follow the steps below to set the OSD On Screen Display language 1 Select a language that you prefer by using the A W buttons 2 Press the button after all fields are set Note m The language setting will be retained even if the ViviCam 3815 is turned off 22 Attaching the Camera Strap To prevent accidentally dropping your camera always use the camera strap 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 23 BASIC FUNCTIONS Turning the Power On 1 Press and hold the POWER button for two seconds to turn on the camera m The LED indicator lights red while the camera is initialized m Open the lens cover Vivitar We make it easy Note m f lens cover is not opened while turning on the camera a prompt will appear on the LCD monitor Turning the Power Off Press the POWER button again to turn off the camera 24 Using the LCD Monitor clips and adjust camera settings The mode icons text and numbers that are displayed on the LCD monitor may vary according to the current settings 1 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 3815 2 Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery Auto Sports Night Scene Portrait Landscape Back Light 3 Compose your image on the LCD mon
16. unlock the card m f a memory card is present in the camera the camera will automatically use the card in preference to internal memory LOCK LOCK To remove an SD memory card x K Write protected Write protected 1 Make sure your ViviCam 3815 is off tab state 2 Open the SD card battery cover 3 Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject Note m Memory cards may become warm during use observe caution when removing memory cards m When a memory card is removed from the camera the camera will automatically revert to using internal memory 21 Setting the Date and Time The Date Time screen will be presented if when Date amp Time m The ViviCam 3815 is turned on for the first time A m The ViviCam 3815 is turned on after removing the batteries AC power 01 adapter for a long period of time X When the date and time setting screen appears follow these steps to set the correct date and time You may skip this procedure by pressing EXIT 1 Enter the values of the year month day and the time by using the A W 4 P buttons m To increase the value press the A button m To decrease the value press the W button 2 Press the button after all fields are set Choosing the Language Language English When you turn on the ViviCam 3815 for the first time the language setting screen appears prompting you to choose a language for displayed infor mation and
17. y In the Capture menu you can specify camera settings you would like to use such as resolution Pe quality EV compensation white balance scene mode ISO color mode image saturation and sharpness 1 Open the lens cover and press POWER button to turn on your camera Capture Menu 2 Press the MENU button and then scroll through the options by using the Pgs Image qu T A W button You may change the settings by pressing the q gt button EV so in the main menu or press the button to enter the sub menu and choose the setting After the setting is set press the button to confirm 3 To exit the Capture menu press the MENU button again lt gt Change White balance Capture Menu Capture menu items Image size resolution Image quality EV White balance Scene ISO Color Saturation Sharpness Iso Date imprint and Setup Color Saturation lt gt Change OK Set Capture Menu Date ee lt 4 Setup lt gt Change OK Set Refer to Setting Image Resolution and Quality in BASIC FUNCTIONS Vega sce e 160 1280 x 960 7 640 x 480 Image quality Refer to Setting Image Resolution and Quality in BASIC FUNCTIONS ree m Nor x Economy 58 Your ViviCam 3815 adjusts the exposure each scene automatically However when the subject is bright you can adjust the exposure manually This is called EV compensation To adjust EV press the 4 button in the main menu or
18. EN 20 11 Adapter indicator Battery level Fully battery level z Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power 12 Self timer mode 13 44 Macro mode icon 6 7 8 ge 14 White balance no indication for auto white balance Auto 3 Daylight a Cloudy Sunset 8 Tungsten 4 Fluorescent 15 EV compensation 15 These indicators are displayed when playing images back 16 PRUAR ONA Reverse key sp Card indicator Forward key On Protect indicator Current image total number of images Adapter indicator Battery level Fully battery level a Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power These indicators are displayed when recording video clips Movie mode Recording indicator Video counter am Card indicator Adapter indicator Battery level Fully battery level a Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power W Macro mode icon 1 2 3 4 5 gt 17 These indicators are displayed when playing video clips back 1 Recorded time 2 SD Card indicator 3 Adapter indicator Battery level Fully battery level a Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power 18 PREPARING YOUR VIVICAM 3815 Installing the Batteries
19. Min 5 Min 10 Min Cancel This function will restore all the parameters to the factory default settings Yes Reset to default settings No Remain the current settings 66 SD Memory Card w PCMCIA Adapter SD Card Reader H e Notebook 67 VIVICAM 3815 SPECIFICATIONS Item Image sensor Effective pixels Image resolution Image quality Recording media Lens LCD monitor Self timer Zoom Exposure compensation 68 Description CCD 4 0 Million Still image 2304 x 1728 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Video clip 320 x 240 Fine Normal Economy 16MB internal memory 14MB available for image storage SD memory card optional up to 512MB capacity Focal length 7 7mm Focusing range Portrait 0 6m 1 1m Landscape 1 1m infinity F number 3 5 1 4 color TFT LCD 5 second delay 10 second delay Digital Capture mode 2X Playback mode 4X Auto Manual 2 0 2 0 EV in 0 5EV step INI Item Description White balance Auto Manual Daylight Cloudy Sunset Tungsten Fluorescent Compressed format JPEG MPEG Level for video clip Standards JPEG EXIF 2 2 MPEG I Level Interface DC IN jack USB connector VIDEO OUT jack NTSC or PAL Operating environment Operation 5 C 40 C 15 90 humidity Storage 20 C 70 C 10 95 humidity Power 2 x AA Alkaline batteries optional 2 x AA Ni MH batteries optional AC power adap
20. NG PHOTOSUITE PhotoSuite is a very user friendly image editing program With PhotoSuite you can retou organize your images It contains a variety of templates such as photo frames birthday ca more Get your images ready and go explore this amazing program To Install PhotoSuite Vivitar 1 Insert the CD ROM packaged with the camera into the CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears 2 Click Install PhotoSuite Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Note m For information on how to use PhotoSuite to edit and retouch your recorded images please refer to its online help m For Windows 2000 XP users make sure to install and use the PhotoSuite while logged in as a user with an Administrator account m PhotoSuite is not supported on the Mac iPhoto or iPhoto2 is recommended 53 INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA PhotoVista is an easy to use program that lets you create spectacular 360 panoramic images in a snap When you view these panoramas you can 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 packaged with the camera into the CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears 2 Click Install PhotoVista Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation
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22. Optional Accessory You can use 2 AA size batteries either Alkaline or Ni MH to power your camera Battery power is convenient for capturing images or recording video clips 1 Make sure your ViviCam 3815 is off 2 Slide the battery SD card cover in the direction of the arrow 3 Insert the batteries noting the correct polarity marks or 4 Close the battery SD card cover land slide into locked position Note m Never use manganese batteries Never use different types of batteries together or mix old and new batteries m Avoid using the batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures may shorten the battery life and reduce the camera performance m Low temperature will influence Alkaline battery performance Ni MH rechargeable battery is recommended m f you won t be using the batteries for an extended period of time remove them from the camera to prevent the leakage or corrosion m New batteries or batteries that have not been used for an extended period of time batteries that pass the expiry date are exceptions might affect the number of pictures that can be taken Therefore to maximize their performance and lifetime we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use 19 Using an AC Power Adapter Optional Accessory There s another way to power your ViviCam 3815 using an AC power adapter AC power adapter is recommended for long periods o
23. ROBAT READER 222 nani 55 USING THE USER S MANUAL2aaaaaaaaaaana annini 56 LIST OF MENU OPTIONSuaaaaaaaaaana nnn n nannnunn 57 Capture Menu BLOT Playback Menu 63 Video Clip Menu aaaiaaaaaazaanaanansanannnanannnunandnnnnnnannd 64 Setup Menu iis nue te bandi 65 CONNECTING YOUR VIVICAM 3815 TO OTHER DEVICESuaaaaaaaaanaananaan nnannnnnnnnnnn 67 VIVICAM 3815 SPECIFICATIONS 2 2222 aaa naan 68 INTRODUCTION Overview Your new ViviCam 3815 delivers high quality 2304 x 1728 resolution images using a 4 0 Megapixel CC sensor Using either the optical viewfinder or the color image LCD monitor you can compose images and then examine them in detail An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting lighting conditions and determines whether the flash should be used This feature helps ensure that your images turn out right Internal built in memory let you capture and store images without the need for an additional memory card However you may wish to expand the memory capacity by using an external memory card In addition to still images you can record short videos by using the movie function Images you have taken can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable A USB driver is required for Win 98 and Mac OS 8 6 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 ima
24. ViviCam 3815 2 Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery Auto Sports Night Scene Portrait Landscape Back Light 3 Press the 4 button located on the rear side of the camera repeatedly until the desired flash mode icon appears on the LCD monitor 4 Compose your image and press the shutter button The ViviCam 3815 has four flash modes Automatic On Fill flash Off automatic with Red eye reduction The table below will help to select the appropriate flash mode 28 Flash Mode Description 4 Fill flash on The flash will always fire regardless of the lighting conditions Select this mode for capturing images with high contrast backlighting and deep shadows 4 y 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 Typically 12 feet 4 Automatic flash The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions Select this mode for general photography 44 Red eye reduction The flash emits a precursor flash before the main flash fires This causes the pupil in the human eye to constrict reducing the red eye phenomenon Select this mode when capturing images of people and animals in low light conditions Note a in wv Macro mode and M Landscape mode flash photography is not possible m In x N
25. Vivitar V3815 User Manual English Rev 1 040701 NOTICE FCC Statement 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 undesires operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver m Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected E Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required
26. d with date on it Date imprint Off Date will not be shown on the captured image i On Date will be shown on the captured image Refer to Setup Menu in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS 62 Playback Menu Using the Playback menu you can create an on camera slide show You may also delete images SD memory card or the internal memory 1 Press POWER button to turn the camera on 2 Press MODE button twice to enter ZJ Playback mode Then press the MENU button to enter Playback menu Scroll through the options by using the A W button 3 To enter the sub menu press the button After settings are set press again the button to confirm 4 To exit the Playback menu press the MODE button Playback menu items Delete Copy to card Slide show Protect and Setup Refer to Deleting Images and Video Clips in ERASING This feature allows you to copy your images video clips from the camera s memory This functions is enabled when the SD memory card is loaded and the internal memory contains images video clips Refer to Slide Show in Playback Refer to Protecting Images in Playback Refer to Setup Menu in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS Playback Menu Copy to m Slide show Protect Playback Menu se 63 Video Clip Menu Use the Video Clip menu you can adjust EV compensation white balance to record video clips with your preferences Video Clip menu items EV White balance and Setup
27. e Select and double click Digital Camera Driver Installer Select Install Location and click Install Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation and restart your computer Pon 50 Step 2 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera Turn the camera on Your computers operating system will recognize the camera From the Windows desktop double click on My Computer F 7 Look for a new removable disk icon This r emovable disk i is actually the memory or Morfory 4 ARUN camera Typically the camera will be assigned drive letter e or higher Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders such as 100CAMEA Your recorded images and video clips will be inside these folders Copy amp Paste or Drag N Drop image and video files to a folder on your computer oong Mac users double click the unlabeled disk drive icon on our desktop iPhoto may automatically launch The volume label will vary depending upon whether you use internal camera memory or a memory card 51 Step 3 Downloading Recorded Images and Video Clips When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer it is considered to be a disk drive jus
28. e A W button m Unlock Unlock the protected image m Lock Protect the selected image or all images 6 Press the button again to confirm the setting 45 ERASING Deleting Images and Video Clips You can delete a captured image or a recorded video clip at a time by pressing the delete button 1 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera 2 Press continuously the MODE button to enter Playback mode m The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor 3 View and select unwanted image by using the 4 gt button then press the delete button 4 Continue the deletion if necessary m If all images are deleted No Image will pop up m To exit the deletion press again the MODE button again Note m Please note that deleted images cannot be recovered Exercise adequate caution before deleting a file m Protected images cannot be deleted with the erase function 46 Deleting All Images and Video Clips 1 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera Delete 2 Press twice the MODE button to enter Playback mode Then press the MENU button to enter the Playback menu Thisiimage Wig 3 Select Delete by using the A W button and press the button Delete All 4 Select Delete All by using the A W button then press the button Fon N j to confirm the deletion Exit MEy Note m Please be aware of that deleted images cannot be recovered
29. f continuous use or for transferring images to your computer 1 Make sure your ViviCam 3815 is off 2 Open the port cover and connect one end of the AC power adapter to the jack labeled DC IN 3 Connect the other end to an electrical outlet Note m Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the ViviCam 3815 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 power supply m Batteries cannot be charged while the AC power adapter is being used to run the ViviCam 3815 20 Loading an SD Memory Card Optional Accessory Your camera comes with internal memory allowing you to store images and video clips in the ViviCam 3815 However you can expand the memory capacity by using an SD memory card Optional SD memory cards provide removable reusable storage for images and video clips 1 Make sure your ViviCam 3815 is off 2 Open the SD card battery cover 3 Insert the SD memory card m If the card cannot be inserted check the orientation 4 Close the SD card battery cover Note m To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD memory card you can slide the write protect tab on the side of the SD memory card to LOCK m To save edit or erase data on an SD memory card you must
30. ges with your friends via e mail in a report or on a website Package Contents Carefully unpack your ViviCam 3815 and ensure that you have the following items In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage promptly contact to your dealer m Digital Camera m Camera Strap m User s Manual m Software CD ROM m USB Cable m 2 AA Batteries m AV Cable Optional Accessories m SD Memory Card m AC Power Adapter Note m The accessories that come with your ViviCam 3815 may be different from those described in this manual due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements customer demographics and geographical preferences Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries chargers AC adapters memory cards cables carrying cases pouches and language support Occasionally a r etailer will specify a unique product color appearance and internal memory capacity Contact your dealer for pr ecise product definition and included accessories COMPONENTS GUIDE Front View 1 Battery SD card cover 2 Shutter button 3 Power button 4 Flash 5 Viewfinder window 6 Lens 7 Focus switch 8 Self timer LED 9 Lens cover Rear view 10 1 Strap eyelet 2 Viewfinder 3 LED indicator 4 LCD monitor 5 MODE button 6 MENU button
31. ight Scene mode flash photography will automatically detect the ambient lighting If the sur rounding brightness is low the flash will fire to 44 Red eye reduction m In v Sports mode Flash mode is automatically set to Flash off 29 Self Timer By using the x self timer you can get into the scene when capturing group shots You can capture images with the self timer in any scene mode Auto Sports Night Scene Portrait Landscape Back Light Self timer duration can be set to 10 seconds or 5 seconds Self timer mode appears cyclically as 10 s 5 s Display Off After the self timer is set the shutter automatically releases after 10 seconds or 5 seconds The self timer lamp starts blinking relatively slow for the first 7 seconds or the first 2 seconds and then blinking rapidly for the last 3 seconds 1 Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface 2 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera 3 Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery Auto Sports Night Scene Portrait Landscape Back Light 4 Compose your image 5 Press the x self timer button m The count down is displayed on the LCD monitor 6 Press the shutter button m To cancel the self timer press the W button to disrupt the sequence Note m In Capture mode press the q button to set self timer ON m After each self timed image is captured the self timer is turned OFF
32. itor 4 Press the shutter button Note m Inthe Capture mode pressing Q display button will select OSD Off LCD Off LCD On m The LCD monitor is difficult to see in strong sunlight This is not a malfunction m Using the LCD monitor for an extended period of time will decrease the number of images you can capture To conserve battery power and increase the number of images you can capture we recommend you to turn the LCD monitor off and use the viewfinder instead m Always use the LCD monitor for MACRO shots to avoid parallax effects In g Movie mode the LCD monitor cannot be turned off m The LCD monitor must be on to use Digital Zoom 25 A Using the Optical Viewfinder to Shoot Your camera is also equipped with an optical viewfinder to compose images Capturing images by using the optical viewfinder will conserve battery power The LCD monitor can help you accurately compose the pictures and examine all the details but using it may also consume more battery power 1 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 3815 2 Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery Auto Sports Night Scene Portrait Landscape Back Light 3 Compose your image in the viewfinder 4 Press the shutter button Normal Focus Mode Normal focus mode is used to capture images where the distance to the subject is 4 feet or greater Select this mode for
33. ity Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle This may cause a traffic accident Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt This may cause heat to build up distort the case and cause a fire Always use the camera and its accessories in well ventilated locations Do not move the camera while it is switched on If you are using the AC power adapter unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have switched off the camera Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or an electrical shock CONTENTS INTRODUCTION aaaaaaaaaaaa nannnnnnnnnnnnnnanu 7 LOTTA TE E ATA E seine 7 Package Contents 8 Optional Accessories cee eects 8 COMPONENTS GUIDE c ccesseeeeseeeeeee 9 Front View Rear View Multi Selector Panel aa iaaaiaaaaaassaaain 11 LED Indicators Scene Modes LCD Monitor Information 222aaaaaa 14 PREPARING YOUR VIVICAM 3815 19 Installing the Batteries Optional Accessory 19 Using an AC Power Adapter Optional Accessory aiaiiaiaiisasaaiasasaniasasana 20 Loading an SD Memory Card Optional Accessory 00 cee eee ects 21 Setting the Date and Time j Choosing the Language 22 Attaching the Camera Strap 2 23 BASIC FUNCTI
34. lly in sequential order as a slide show This is a very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations 1 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera 2 Press twice the MODE button to enter Playback mode Then press the MENU button to enter the Playback menu 3 Select Slide show by using A W button then press the button to enter the sub menu 4 Set the playback interval by using the A or W button and press the button to confirm m The slideshow starts displaying your images on the LCD one by one at the interval you set m To stop the slideshow display press the button Note m To exit playback slide show you may choose Exit Delete Copy to card Protect m You can adjust the slideshow display interval within the range of 1 to 10 seconds The default is 1 second 44 Protecting Images This feature allows you to prevent images from being accidentally erased 1 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera 2 Press twice the MODE button to enter Playback mode Then press the MENU button to enter the Playback menu 3 Select PROTECT by using the A W button and press the button 4 You can protect one image or all images at one time by using the A W button and press the button m Protect One Protect one image m Protect All Protect all images 5 Select UNLOCK or LOCK by using th
35. n on your camera 2 Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the A W button G SENSE 3 To select Night Scene mode the setting can be set by pressing the AA 50 q button in the main menu or press the button to enter the sub menu then press the button again to confirm the setting 4 To exit the Capture menu press the MENU button again m LCD monitor will display as Night Scene mode icon Note m The night scene setting will not be retained when the ViviCam 3815 is turned off m In Night Scene mode Flash mode will automatically detect the ambient lighting If the surrounding brightness is low the flash will fire to 44 Red eye reduction m In x Night Scene mode ISO speed cannot be set m For other settings like Language Power Off time or others choose Setup in the Capture menu 36 Portrait Mode Capturing images by selecting amp Portrait mode helps you to compose portraits in which the stands out against background details 1 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera 2 Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the A W button 3 Select Portrait mode by pressing the 4 gt button in the main menu or press the button to enter the sub menu then press the amp button to confirm the setting 4 To exit the Capture menu press the MENU button again m LCD monitor will display
36. ndows 98 Only O Install PhotoSuite _ KE O Install PhotoVista Ba For Mac users E Insert the CD ROM that came with the camera into the CD ROM drive Select and double click Acrobat Reader Select and double click the language that you want Double click Reader Installer Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation AUN 55 USING THE USER S MANUAL A copy of the user s manual on is provided on the CD ROM in PDF format It is a backup copy of the printed manual lf you misplace the printed guide you may print another copy from the CD ROM The only requirement for viewing the User Manual on the CD ROM is that you have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer Up dates to this manual and versions in other languages may be found on our website R FO 1 Insert the CD ROM that came with the camera into the CD ROM drive Vivitar j V l The welcome screen appears 2 Click Install User s Manual Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Alternatively browse the CD ROM to find the PDF file For Mac users Insert the CD ROM that came with the camera into the CD ROM drive Select and double click Manual Select and double click the language that you want Drag and drop the PDF file from the current location to the destination location View the user s manual by opening it AUN 56 LIST OF MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu
37. ox Memory Memory Memory _ Memory Memory Memory Internal Card Card Card Card Card Card Memory 2304x1728 81 9 4 9 20 42 85 169 12 1 14 6 14 31 63 128 256 16 1 19 8 19 41 84 170 339 1600x1200 amp 8 1 20 9 20 43 88 178 335 El 12 1 30 13 30 63 129 261 520 16 1 41 18 41 86 176 356 710 1280 x 960 x 8 1 32 12 32 67 137 278 554 12 1 48 21 48 101 206 417 832 R 16 1 60 27 60 126 258 522 1040 40 x4a0 8 1 113 51 113 236 484 978 1950 12 1 181 82 181 379 775 1566 3121 16 1 226 103 226 473 968 1957 3901 The above data shows the standard testing results The actual capacity varies according to the shooting con ditions and settings 33 SHOOTING MODES Automatic Mode Using A Automatic the majority of the settings are adjusted by the camera Simply point at your subject and then shoot 1 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera 4 2 Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the A W button 3 To select Auto mode the setting can be set by pressing the q gt button in the main menu or press the button to enter the sub menu then press the button again to confirm the setting 4 To exit the Capture menu press the MENU button again m LCD monitor will display A as Auto mode icon Note m The camera is shipped from the factory in A Auto mode m The scene setting will not be retained when the camera is turned off m For o
38. raphic results but produce large files sizes Therefore fewer images will take up more memory space High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail Lower resolution quality 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 change image resolution or quality settings perform the steps below Capture Menu 1 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam Image size 2304x1728 3815 Image qua 2 Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Image EV i size or Image quality by using the A W button 3 Set Image size or Image quality by pressing the 4 gt button in the main menu or press the button to enter the sub menu then press the button to confirm the setting 4 To exit the Capture menu press the MENU button again White balance lt gt Change 32 Number of Recordable Images The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the int SD memory card at the ViviCam 3815 s image quality and size settings The number of record vary depending on the recorded subject and the capacity of the memory card or if there are fi images or when the recording is made while switching the picture quality resolution Resolution Quality Compression 16MB 8MB SD 16MB SD 32MB SD 64MB SD 128MB SD 256MB SD Ratio appr
39. t 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 driver as described in the prior section For Computers Running Windows Open the removable disk and subsequent folders by double clicking on them Double click on the folder Your images are inside these folder s Select the images that you want then choose Copy from the Edit menu Open the destination location folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu Y ou may also drag and drop image files from the camera to a desired location For Computers Running Mac OS and Desktop LX Open the untitled disk window and the hard disk or the destination location Drag and dr op from the camera disk to the desired destination Note m t is recommended that you use the AC power adapter as a power supply for the camera while transferring your images and video clips from the camera to your computer to avoid the camera maybe cut off unexpect edly when the batteries run out m Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader highly recommended Memory card readers offer advantages in terms of convenience speed and cost savings While connected to your computer the batteries in your camera will be continue to be used A card reader which has no batteries and uses USB power from your computer will save considerably on batteries 52 INSTALLI
40. ter 2 5A 3 0V optional Tripod socket Yes Dimensions 3 8 x 2 x 1 2 96 mm x 51 5 mm x 30 mm WxHxD Weight Approximately 4 ounces 110g without batteries and the SD memory card Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 69
41. ther settings like Language Power Off time or others choose Setup in the Capture menu 34 Sports Mode For dynamic action choose the vA Sports mode This feature allows you to capture moving subjeci 16 images can be captured continuously in a burst over an interval of 1 6 sec to 2 sec 1 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera 2 Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the A W button 3 To select A Sports mode the setting can be set by pressing the q gt button in the main menu or press the button to enter the sub menu then press the button again to confirm the setting 4 To exit the Capture menu press the MENU button again m LCD monitor will display v as Sports mode icon Note m The scene setting will not be retained when the camera is turned off m In amp Sports mode ISO speed cannot be set m In vA Sports mode Flash mode is automatically set to OFF m For other settings like Language Power Off time or others choose Setup in the Capture menu 35 Night Scene Mode Capturing your subjects by using x Night Scene mode helps to provide a natural balance between the main subject and the background The people in an evening sky or night scene are illuminated with the flash while the background is captured at a slow shutter speed providing proper exposure for both 1 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to tur
42. tions Refer to SHOOTING MODES 60 White balance a Cloudy Sunset Tungsten OK Set White balance Scene a K Night Scene Portrait P Landscape OK Set Select the photographic ISO to be used for image capture The higher the ISO sensitivity value the greater sensitivity but the greater the noise With a higher sensitivity selected bright photographs can be taken with less light Auto adjustment 1 Sensitivity equivalent to 1S0100 Sensitivity equivalent to ISO0200 Color Mode When capturing an image the ViviCam 3815 offers three types of color Full color Black amp White Sepia for you to match as your wish Your images will demonstrate different impression by choosing different types of color Full color Bright colors 24 bit RGB Black amp White Monochrome grayscale Sepia Sepia tones 61 When Capturing an image the ViviCam 3815 offers you three different Saturation degrees of color saturation richness High Medium Low to match your preferrence Your images will give a different impressons by choosing the different degrees of color Your ViviCam 3815 can automatically emphasize the borders between light and dark areas of the image This will make the image s edges look sharper In some scenes you may prefer sharper edge detail In other scenes you may prefer softer edge detail If you set imprint function your image will be displaye
43. to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment READ THIS FIRST 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 PhotoSuite and PhotoVista are trademarks Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Product Information m 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 m The product and accessories that come with your ViviCam 3815 may be different from those described in this manual This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements customer demographics and geographical preferences Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries chargers AC adapters memory cards cables carrying cases pouches and language support Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product
44. utton again Note m In 9 Movie mode resolution quality macro and self timer cannot be set m In 9 Movie mode the flash mode is automatically set to OFF m To may adjust EV or White balance prior to capturing a Video Clip 40 IMAGE PLAYBACK In Playback mode you can view your images and video clips You can even magnify zo images Playback mode pr ovides a thumbnail image display function that allows you to quickly search for he image that you want Y ou may view your images in a slideshow Single Image Replay To Play back still images one image at a time 1 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera 2 Press twice the MODE button to enter Playback mode m The last recorded image appears on the LCD 3 View and select your recorded images by using the q gt button m To view the previous image press the q button m To view the next image press the gt button Note m To exit Playback mode press MODE button m If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card No Image appears on the LCD 41 Playback Zoom While reviewing your images you may enlarge a selected portion of an image This magnification capability allows you to view fine details 1 Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera 2 Press the MODE button twice to enter Playback mode m The last image frame appears on the LCD
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