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Vivicam 3735 User Manual
English
021014
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digital camera user’s manual Warranty Policy This camera is under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. In case of defects in materials or workmanship, we will replace or repair the camera free of charge. This warranty applies to the camera only. This warranty does not include batteries, or other accessories which have not been manufactured by our company. This warranty will not be honored if the camera has been mishandled or tampered with, or altered by
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WARNING Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke, becomes unusually hot to be touched, emitting any unusual odor or noise, or if it is in any other abnormal states. Operating the camera in any of these situations may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected th
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digital camera user’s manual WARNING Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points such as the Compact Flash card slot. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not attempt to modify this camera. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electrical shock. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer or local authorized service facility. Av
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CAUTION Do not place this camera in damp or dusty locations. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not leave this camera in a location subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and internal components and may cau
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digital camera user’s manual CAUTION Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your camera. The use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment. When fitting batteries into the camera, check the polarity markings on the battery ( - and + )to ensure that battery correctly. Incorrect battery polarity may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soilin
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Table of Contents 10 Introduction 11 Preparing the camera 11 Getting to know the camera 11 Front View 11 Top View 11 Back View 12 Bottom View 12 Side View 12 Dial Knob 12 Zoom Lever 12 Menu Controller 13 Voice Memo Button 13 View Angle Adjustment Knob 13 Status LCD 14 Attaching the Strap 14 Preparing Power Supply 14 Loading Batteries 14 Using the Power Adapter 15 Inserting/Removing the Compact Flash Card 15 Inserting a Compact Flash Card 16 Removing a Compact Flash Card 17 Getting Started 17 Tur
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digital camera user’s manual 21 Taking Pictures 21 Taking Single Pictures 22 Taking Distant/Close-up Pictures 22 Zoom Control 22 Optical Zoom 22 Digital Zoom 23 Focus Lock 23 Taking Sports Pictures 24 Taking Burst Pictures 24 Using the Flash 25 Using the Self-Timer 26 Voice Memo 27 Camera Settings 27 The Picture Menu 27 ISO (Sensitivity) 27 Exposure Compensation 28 White Balance 28 Picture Resolution and Quality 29 The Camera Menu 29 LCD 29 Auto Review 30 Self-Timer 30 The Setup Menu 30 Advanced
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36 Protecting Pictures 36 Copying Picture to CF Card (Optional) 37 Selecting Pictures for Printing 37 Playing a Slide Show 38 Viewing on a TV Monitor 39 Installing Camera Software 39 System Requirements 39 Installation CD Contents 39 Installing the Software (Driver & Image Application) 40 Transferring Pictures to the Computer 40 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 40 Downloading Pictures 41 USB Connection Troubleshooting 42 Appendices 42 Understanding Camera Sounds and LED 43 Default Camera S
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digital camera user’s manual Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital pictures is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 3.3 Megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing pictures with a resolution of up to 2048X1536 pixels. Aside from single-picture capture, the camera allows you to take sharp and clear pictures of fast sports actions. What's more, the camera also features Burst mode which captur
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Preparing the Camera This section introduces you to the digital camera. Follow the instructions in this section to install batteries, use the power adapter, and install a Compact Flash card. Getting to Know the Camera 3 Front View 1.Lens 2 2.Flash 3.Viewfinder window 4 4.Microphone 1 Top View 6 5 1.Dial knob 2.Status LCD 7 3.Shutter button 3 1 4.Flash button 5.Macro button 2 4 6.Voice Memo button 7.Zoom lever 1 Back View 1.Optical viewfinder 2.LCD monitor 7 8 3.Menu controller 4.LCD button 3 5.D
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digital camera user’s manual Bottom View 1.Battery door 2.Tripod socket 3.CF card slot door 1 3 2 Side View 1.AC adapter terminal 2.USB terminal 3.A/V out terminal 1 2 3 Dial Knob The dial knob turns the camera on and off. It also allows you to choose from four camera modes: Capture mode - Take pictures and store pictures on the CF card. Playback mode - View pictures you have taken, select pictures for printing, and play a slideshow. Sports mode - Take pictures of sports
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Voice Memo Button Press to start 15 seconds clip, press again to terminate earlier. View Angle Adjustment Knob This adjustment can be made in a range +1 to -1 diopter. Before taking pictures, turn the view angle adjustment to adjust the finder view to point where it is most clearly seen. Turning the knob clockwise adjusts in the positive(+) direction; and turning the knob counter clockwise adjusts in the negative(-) direction. Status LCD The status LCD displays icons that indicate the battery po
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digital camera user’s manual Attaching the Strap To attach the strap to the camera: 1.Insert the small loop at the end of the strap into one side of the camera's strap holder. 2.Push inward until the loop comes out of the other side of the strap holder. 3.Insert the other end of the strap through the loop and pull it until the strap is securely attached to the camera. Preparing power supply Always turn the dial knob to the OFF position before changing power supply. Loading Batteries To
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Notes: Always be sure to use the AC adapter which comes with the camera, or optional from the manufacturer. Any other adapter may cause damage to the camera, which is not covered under the warranty. Grasp the adapter, not the cord, when unplugging the adapter from a wall socket. If the power cord becomes damaged (exposed or severed wires, etc.), please purchase a new AC adapter. Use of a damaged cord may cause fire or electrical shock. Switch off and disconnect the camera from the AC adapter bef
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digital camera user’s manual Removing a Compact Flash Card To remove a CF card from the camera: 1.Open the card slot located on the button of the camera. 2.Press the Eject button. The card will unlock and eject. 3.Close the card slot cover. Warning: Improper use of the Compact Flash card may cause data loss or damage. It is recommended to make a back up copy of any important data in another storage media, such as hard disk, CD- ROM, etc. Keep away foreign objects from the terminal section. Keep
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Getting Started Once you have installed batteries or connected a power adapter and inserted a CF card(optional) into the camera, you are ready to use the camera. Note: If you camera does not have internal memory, you need to insert a CF card into the camera before you start taking pictures. Turning the Camera On and Off Use the dial knob to turn your camera on and off. To switch on the camera, turn the dial knob to any of the four camera modes ( ) To switch off
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digital camera user’s manual Adjusting the Menu Display Language and Time/Date When using the camera for the first time, set the menu display language and time/date. The setting range is between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2099. The menu language, time and date are maintained by the backup condenser. The setting contents are therefore retained even when replacing the AA batteries. Back up time during replacement is about 15 minutes. 1. Make sure that batteries, or AC adapter
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Internal Memory/CF Card Full If you have taken many pictures and your internal memory or CF card is full, the LCD display will show a memory full indicator message on the LCD monitor. If this happens, you must erase pictures from the internal memory or CF card, or replace it with a brand new CF card. Before erasing pictures, make sure you transfer them first from the internal memory to CF card or CF card to your computer. Note: If your camera is inserted with a CF card, "CARD FULL" message is di
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digital camera user’s manual CF CF File Menu Play Menu Setup Menu Refer to "How to Change Settings" below on how to select options in a menu and adjust the settings. The section "Viewing, Copying and Printing" discusses about the different menu options of the above menus in detail. How to Change Settings To access a menu option and adjust settings: 1.Press Menu button to display the menu screen on LCD monitor. 2.Use or button to select one of the camera's menus. ENTER 3.Use or
