Vivitar ViviCam 3765 Instruction Manual

3 mega pixel digital camera

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
3 Mega Pixel Digital Camera

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3 Mega Pixel Digital Camera...
  • Page 2: About This Manual

    About this Manual This manual makes using the ViviCam 3765 Camera as easy as possible. Information in this manual has been checked for accuracy; however, the information is subject to change without notice. Copyright (c) Copyright 2004 Vivitar Corporation This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Getting Started ... 1 Safety Information ... 2 Included Components ... 4 Camera Overview... 5 Front View... 5 Back View... 7 Bottom View... 10 Inserting a Memory Card ... 11 Installing the Batteries ... 13 Selecting a Language ...
  • Page 4 Chapter 5 - Mode / Operation Guide... 33 (Still-Image) Capture Mode... 33 Movie Mode ... 34 Preset Modes... 35 Landscape ... 35 Portrait... 36 Night Scene... 36 Self-Timer... 36 Macro... 37 Playback Mode ... 37 Setup Mode... 38 Delete All ... 39 Format...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - Getting Started

    Chapter 1 – Getting Started This chapter provides an overview of the features of the Vivicam 3675 camera overview and instructions on getting started. V3765 Features: • 3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom • Autofocus lens with macro function • Native resolution of 2048 x 1472 •...
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual Safety Information • Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder. Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. • Do not disassemble the camera. Touching the internal parts could result in injury.
  • Page 7: Fcc Statement

    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 undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 8: Included Components

    V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual Included Components The V3765 digital camera typically comes equipped with the following components. Check to make sure all items are included. Note, however, that included accessories and components will vary, as specified by different retailers. Check with your retailer for specifics. 1.
  • Page 9: Camera Overview

    Camera Overview The front, rear, and bottom views of the camera are shown on the following pages. Take a moment to review these illustrations to familiarize your self with the terms used in this manual. Front View 1. Shutter Button: Press this button to capture images, or to select menu options.
  • Page 10 V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual also be used in bright conditions to fill unwanted shadows. 3. Self-Timer LED: When the Self-Timer option is selected this LED blinks for ten seconds after the Shutter Button is pressed. At the end of the ten- second countdown the camera captures an image.
  • Page 11: Back View

    Rear View 1. Status LED: This LED will flash orange when the camera is powered-on, or while the camera is processing an image. When the camera is again ready to capture an image or accept user commands, the LED will be solid green. 2.
  • Page 12 V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual Power Button: Press this button to turn on the camera. Press it again to turn the camera off. to cycle through White Balance presets. In playback mode use this button to delete images. sets the flash mode. In playback mode, it copies images from internal camera memory to an SD/MMC Card (if present.) key to zoom out.
  • Page 13 USB Port: The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect the camera to a computer for transferring images. The USB port also enables PC users to use the camera as a PC/web Camera. 12. Hand Strap Loop: Attach the hand strap to this loop for ease of carrying.
  • Page 14: Bottom View

    V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual Bottom View 1. Tripod Socket: Attaches the camera to a common tripod using the popular ¼-20 thread. (Tripod not included.) Use a tripod to hold the camera steady, especially for low light night images. 2. Battery / Memory Card Cover: Opens to allow access to the battery chamber and memory card slot.
  • Page 15: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card: 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Open the battery / memory card compartment by pressing the cover and sliding in the direction of the arrow as shown. Inserting a Memory Card...
  • Page 16 The manufacturers label on the memory card will face the front (lens side) of the camera. 4. Close the battery / memory card cover. Note: The maximum usable memory card for the 3765 camera is 256 MB Notch...
  • Page 17: Installing The Batteries

    Installing the Batteries To install or replace the batteries: 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the camera by pressing the cover and sliding in the direction of the arrow as shown. Installing the Batteries...
  • Page 18 V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual 3. Insert batteries into the chamber making sure that the positive oriented, as indicated by the battery icons in the compartment. 4. Close the battery cover. and negative ends are properly...
  • Page 19: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a Language The 3765 camera can display text and messages in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese and Simplified Chinese. To select a different language: 1. Rotate the Mode Dial to Setup mode 2. Turn the camera on. Selecting a Language...
  • Page 20 V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual 3. Use the Down button then press the Display button 4. Use the Up and Down buttons language you wish to use. 5. Press the Display button The Setup Menu returns. to select Language and to select the to set the language.
  • Page 21: Setting The Time And Date

    Setting the Time and Date The time and date are stored with each image you capture. When you transfer an image to a computer the time and date associated with that image will be transferred as well. To set the date display style: 1.
  • Page 22 V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual 3. Use the Down button then press the Display button 4. Use the Down button press the Display button 5. Choose the display style for the date. to select Date/Time and to select Style and then...
  • Page 23 6. When the settings are correct, press the Display button To set the date and time: 1. Use the Down button then press the Display button 2. Use the Down button and then press the Display button 3. Use the Up and Down buttons hour.
  • Page 24 V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual 4. Set the minutes in the same manner. Press the Strobe/Copy button move on to the next option. 5. Repeat step 3 to set the year, the month, and the day. 6. When the settings are correct, press the Display button NOTE: If you make a mistake and need to go back, use the White Balance/Delete button...
  • Page 25: Chapter 2 - Capturing Images

    Chapter 2 - Capturing Images This chapter shows you how to capture images with your 3765 camera. Preparing the Camera To prepare the camera for capturing images: Press the Power button to turn the camera on. After a short pause, the LED will stop flashing, signaling that the camera is ready to use.
  • Page 26: Selecting The Camera Mode

    V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual Selecting the Camera Mode There are two modes for capturing images: Capture and Preset. Capture mode is for basic image capture, while Preset mode allows you to capture images in one of five preset schemes: Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Self- Timer, and Macro.
  • Page 27: Zooming And Shooting

    Zooming and Shooting Zoom in on a particular object You can use the Zoom In narrow or widen the camera's field of view. Use either the LCD display or the optical viewfinder to preview the effects of the zoom function. Automatic Image Processing Pressing the Shutter button halfway down initiates the camera's internal image processing functions.
  • Page 28: Chapter 3 - Reviewing Your Images

    Chapter 3 - Reviewing Your Images One benefit of digital cameras is that you can immediately preview the image you just captured. Switching to Playback Mode To view the images that you have stored in internal memory or on an SD/MMC Card, rotate the Mode Dial to Playback Mode If the LCD display is not turned on, press the Display button...
  • Page 29: Thumbnail Review

    Switching to Playback Mode Thumbnail Review If you press the Zoom Out button when the zoom ratio is at x1 (default), the camera switches to Thumbnail Review In Thumbnail Review, up to nine images are shown on the LCD simultaneously. Use the Up and Down buttons to cycle through the thumbnail pages.
  • Page 30: Chapter 4 - Connecting To A Computer

    Chapter 4 - Connecting to a Computer The 3765 camera stores images as digital data rather than on film. Instead of making a trip to a developer and printing from negatives, you can copy your images to a computer for storage.
  • Page 31 CD ROM (D:) • Removable disk (E:) PC Camera. The 3765 allows you to view live video from your camera on your computer using optional (third-party) video software. This mode is supported on Windows PCs only. Switching to Playback Mode...
  • Page 32: Installing Software

    V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual Installing Software Follow these instructions to install the camera drivers and software on your system. Follow these instructions to install the camera drivers and software on your system. Make sure to install the drivers before connecting the camera to your computer. Operating System Windows 98, 98SE Windows Me, 2000, XP...
  • Page 33 Step 1: Utility Installation 1. Insert the V3765 CD into your CD-ROM drive. Don't connect the camera to the PC at this time. 2. The installation program should start automatically. If not, double click the My Computer icon on your desktop, open the CD-ROM drive, and then run the 'setup.exe' found on the installation CD-ROM.
  • Page 34 V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual 3. Connect the large end of the USB cable to an open USB slot on your computer. To locate USB slots on your computer, look for the USB icon 4. The Windows Add Hardware Wizard will automatically detect the camera and lead you through the installation procedures for each camera mode.
  • Page 35: Transferring Images To Your Computer

    PC/Web Camera Mode Windows PC users can use the 3765 as a PC/Web Camera, you must put the camera in PC Camera mode and then connect it to your PC via the USB port.
  • Page 36 V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual capture software to create your own home videos. Windows XP users can use Windows Movie Maker. PC Camera mode can also be used with real-time video conferencing software such as Microsoft NetMeeting™. NOTE: To use your camera as a PC/web Camera you must set the camera to PC Camera mode.
  • Page 37: Chapter 5 - Mode / Operation Guide

    Chapter 5 - Mode / Operation Guide The 3765 camera has six operational modes. Select a mode by rotating the Mode Dial to the desired position. This chapter describes each mode and associated button functions. Capture Mode Capture mode is the most commonly used mode, offering the most automatic operation.
  • Page 38: Movie Mode

    V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual • WB / Delete: Specifies the White Balance setting. Pressing the WB key cycles through the following settings: Automatic, Day Light, Shade, Tungsten (incandescent), and Fluorescent Light. • Zoom Out: Widens the field framed by the camera's lens from 3x to 1x.
  • Page 39: Preset Modes

    Optical zoom: You may set the optical zoom from 1x to 3x prior to recording. Note that you must set the optical zoom before recording. Once you begin recording the optical zoom cannot be changed. Pressing the Up and Down buttons video increases and decreases the lens' exposure value, which brightens or darkens the video.
  • Page 40: Portrait

    V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual Portrait The portrait preset is optimized for capturing "head shots" of people, focusing more on the center of the frame than on the peripheral areas. Night Scene The night scene preset is optimized for capturing images at night, opening the lens aperture wider and longer to gather as much ambient light as possible.
  • Page 41: Macro

    3. Use the Up and Down buttons to select the Self- Timer Preset. 4. Press the Shutter Button. The 10-second delay begins immediately. After ten-seconds the camera captures the image. With the exception of the Shutter button, all of the camera's other buttons behave the same as they do in the other Preset modes.
  • Page 42: Setup Mode

    V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual • Display Button: Toggles the image information on/off. • Strobe / Copy: Copies the selected image from on- board memory to the memory card or vice versa. • WB / Delete: Deletes selected image. • Zoom Out: In Playback mode, the Zoom Out button switches the display to Thumbnail mode.
  • Page 43: Delete All

    Delete All To delete images from either the camera's internal memory or from an SD/MMC Card, select Delete All from the Setup menu. Format The format option completely erases and reformats memory. Although Format requires longer than Delete, be sure to format your storage device occasionally to ensure the card continues to function optimally.
  • Page 44: Quality

    Therefore you will be able to store fewer images in memory. 2048 x 1472 is the native resolution of the 3765. An interpolation method is employed to achieve the maximum effective resolution of 5.0M (2496 x 2016).
  • Page 45: Buzzer

    On the subsequent screen, select Yes to confirm and then press the Display button Date/Time The 3765 camera marks each image with a time stamp displaying the hour, minute and day the image was captured. This is useful for organizing and keeping track of your image collection.
  • Page 46: Memory Type

    V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual Memory Type You can specify whether you want to store images in the on-board (internal) memory or on an SD/MMC Card. To specify the memory to be used: 1. Rotate the Mode Dial to Setup 2.
  • Page 47: Language

    5. Press the Display button and return to the main Setup screen. Language The 3765 can display menu items in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese and Simplified Chinese. For more on setting the language, see page 15. Video Out When connecting your camera to a TV you may specify the video standard used by your TV.
  • Page 48: Iso

    V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual You may specify the camera’s ISO light sensitivity. Two ISOs are available: ISO 100: For shooting in bright sunlight ISO 200: For general use in most situations Opening You can choose to display the welcome screen when the camera is turned on.
  • Page 49: Pc/Web Camera Mode

    No, and press to confirm. PC Camera Mode The 3765 camera can be used with most commercially available video software as a video camera. Simply connect it to your PC with the supplied USB cable, turn the Mode dial to PC Camera and then it turn on.
  • Page 50: Chapter 6 - The Lcd Display

    Chapter 6 - the LCD Display The icons on the LCD display indicate the status of camera settings and functions such as quality, zoom ratio, and number of images. This chapter describes the LCD display icons and their meanings. Preset Mode Flash Mode...
  • Page 51: Lcd Icon Descriptions

    LCD Icon Descriptions Icon Name (None) Auto Flash The camera determines whether the flash is needed by Flash Off Red-Eye Reduction Flash On Capture Mode Self-Timer Indicates the camera is using the Self-Timer preset. Pressing Playback Mode Zoom Battery Indicator Description detecting the amount of ambient light.
  • Page 52 V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual White Balance (None) Auto WB Daylight Shade Tungsten Fluores- cent Histogram This graphically shows the distribution of brightness in an Indicates the current White Balance setting. The default setting is Automatic The camera automatically determines the White Balance setting.
  • Page 53: Appendix 1 - Button Function Guide

    Appendix 1 – Button Function Guide Mode Shutter Single Capture Capture Single Select Capture Landscap e, Portrait, Preset Night Scent, Self-Timer or Macro Select Image Page Up Playback Start / Stop Recording Video Camera Execute Select Function Setup N/A = Not Available Down Display Strobe/...
  • Page 54: Appendix 2 - Troubleshooting Guide

    Appendix 2 – Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible cause The camera The camera is has no power. turned off. The batteries are discharged. The batteries are inserted incorrectly. The camera Ensure the green won’t capture Camera-Ready an image. LED indicator is on (not flashing.) Is the camera connected to a...
  • Page 55 When using When removing Windows ME USB devices, it is or 2000 I get a recommended that message: users follow the "Unsafe "Safe Removal of Removal USB Device" Device procedure. Detected" whenever the USB cable is unplugged from the PC Images lose If your hard disk's formatting data...

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