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Vivitar Vivicam 3650 User Manual

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  • Page 1 V3650 User Manual English 041011TP...

  • Page 2: Fcc Statement

    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 undesired operation.

  • Page 3: Read This First

    This User’s Manual is a general reference guide for the product. The product and accessories that come with your ViviCam 3650 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.

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    FOR YOUR SAFETY Warnings Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the camera off, remove the batteries. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
  • Page 5 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 facility. Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Rear View ... 10 Multi-Selector Control ... 11 LED Indicators ... 12 LCD Monitor Information ... 13 PREPARING YOUR VIVICAM 3650 ... 17 Installing the Batteries (Optional Accessory) .. 17 Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) ... 18 Setting the Date and Time ... 19 Choosing the Language ...
  • Page 7 INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE...40 INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA...41 INSTALLING ACROBAT READER...42 USER MANUAL...43 LIST OF MENU OPTIONS...44 Capture Menu...44 Playback Menu...49 Video Clip Menu...50 Setup Menu...51 CONNECTING YOUR VIVICAM 3650 TO OTHER DEVICES...53 VIVICAM 3650 SPECIFICATIONS...54...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview Your new ViviCam 3650 delivers high quality, 1600 x 1200 resolution images using a 2.0 Megapixel 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.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Package Contents Carefully unpack your ViviCam 3650 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. Digital Camera User’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Components Guide

    COMPONENTS GUIDE Front View 1. Shutter button 2. Power button 3. Flash 4. Lens 5. Strap eyelet 6. Self-timer LED 9 9 9 9...

  • Page 11: Rear View

    Rear view 1. LED indicator 2. MODE button 3. Multi-Selector Control MENU button 5. USB connector 6. Battery/SD card cover 7. Tripod socket 8. LCD monitor...

  • Page 12: Multi-Selector Control

    Multi-Selector Control Arrow button (Up) Thumbnail button Arrow button (Right) Display button OK button Digital zoom button Arrow button (Down) Flash button Delete button Arrow button (Left) Self-timer...

  • Page 13: Led Indicators

    The ViviCam 3650 is powered and ready Camera error Charging the flash Image is being recorded to memory USB communication/transfer in progress The ViviCam 3650 is ready to record images (or movies) The self-timer function is activated Error message Valid button event...

  • Page 14: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD Monitor Information These indicators are displayed when recording still images: 1. Capture mode 6. Flash mode 2. Image resolution ] Flash off ] 1600X1200 ] Fill flash (on) ] 1280X960 ] Automatic flash ] 640X480 ] Red-eye reduction 7. Color mode 3.
  • Page 15 These indicators are displayed when playing images back: 22/26 1. Reverse key 2. [ ] Card indicator 3. Forward key 4. [ ] Protect indicator 5. Current image/total number of images 6. Battery level ] Fully battery level ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power...
  • Page 16 These indicators are displayed when recording video clips: 1. Movie mode 2. Recording indicator 3. Video counter 4. [ ] Card indicator 5. Battery level ] Fully battery level ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power...
  • Page 17 These indicators are displayed when playing video clips back: 00:00 1.Recorded time ] Card indicator 3. Battery level ] Fully battery level ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power...

  • Page 18: Preparing Your Vivicam 3650

    Installing the Batteries (Optional Accessory) You may use 2 AA size batteries (either Alkaline or Ni-MH) to power your camera. 1. Make sure your ViviCam 3650 is off. 2. Slide the battery/SD card cover. 3. Insert the batteries noting the correct polarity marks (+ or -).

  • Page 19: Loading An Sd Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

    Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) Your camera comes with internal memory, allowing you to store images and video clips in the ViviCam 3650. However, you can expand the memory ca- pacity by using an SD memory card. Optional SD memory cards provide removable, reusable storage for images and video clips.

  • Page 20: Setting The Date And Time

    Follow the steps below to set the OSD (On-Screen Display) language. 1. Select a language that you prefer by using the 2. Press the button to confirm. Note: The language setting will be retained even if the ViviCam 3650 is turned off. button. button. buttons.

  • Page 21: Attaching The Camera Strap

    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.

  • Page 22: Basic Functions

    The mode icons, text and numbers that are displayed on the LCD monitor will vary according to the current settings. 1. Press the button to turn on your ViviCam 3650. 2. Compose your image on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the shutter button.

  • Page 23: Digital Zoom

    LCD monitor. 3. Compose your image and press the shutter button. The ViviCam 3650 has four flash modes: Off, On (Fill flash), Automatic, button again. ] Movie mode.
  • Page 24 The table below will help to select the appropriate flash mode: Flash Mode Flash off Fill flash (on) Automatic flash Red-eye reduction Description 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.

  • Page 25: Self-Timer

    Self-Timer By using the self-timer you can get into the scene when capturing group shots. Self-timer duration can be set to 5 seconds or 10 seconds. Self-timer mode appears cyclically as [05] --> [10]- -> [Display Off]. After the self-timer is set, the shutter automatically releases after 5 seconds or 10 seconds. The self-timer lamp starts blinking relatively slow for the first 2 seconds or the first 7 seconds and then blinking rapidly for the last 3 seconds.

  • Page 26: Setting The Image Resolution And Quality

    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 3650, 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.
  • Page 27 The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the internal memory or the SD memory card at the ViviCam 3650’s image quality and size settings. The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject and the capacity of the memory card, or if there are files other than images, or when the recording is made while switching the image quality/resolution.

  • Page 28: Recording Video Clips

    Recording Video Clips ] Movie mode allowing you to record silent video clips at a resolution of 320X240 pixels. 1. Press the button to turn on your camera. 2. Press the MODE button to enter the [ 3. Start recording a video clip by pressing the shutter button. The movie icon, REC , elapsed time, the card indicator, battery level will display on the LCD monitor while recording a video clip.

  • Page 29: Image Playback

    IMAGE PLAYBACK In [ ] Playback mode you can view your images and video clips. You can even magnify (zoom in on) your images. Playback mode provides a thumbnail image display function that allows you to quickly search for the image that you want.

  • Page 30: Playback Zoom

    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. Press the button to turn on your camera. 2. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 31: Viewing Nine Images At A Time

    Viewing Nine Images at a Time This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image. 1. Press the button to turn on your camera. 2. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ 3.

  • Page 32: Viewing Video Clips

    Viewing Video Clips To view recorded video clips, follow the steps below: 1. Press the button to turn on your camera. 2. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ 3. Select the video clip that you want to view by using the Slide Show The Slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order as a slide show.

  • Page 33: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images This feature allows you to prevent images from being accidentally erased. 1. Press the button to turn on your camera. 2. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ button to enter the Playback menu. 3. Select [Protect] by using the 4.

  • Page 34: Erasing

    ERASING Deleting Images and Video Clips You can delete a captured image or a recorded video clip at a time by pressing the 1. Press the button to turn on your camera. 2. Press the MODE button continuously to enter [ The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 35: Deleting All Images And Video Clips

    Deleting All Images and Video Clips 1. Press the button to turn on your camera. 2. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ button to enter the Playback menu. 3. Select [Delete] by using the 4. Select [Delete All] by using the to confirm the deletion.

  • Page 36: Formatting An Sd Memory Card Or Internal Memory

    Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data. 1. Press the button to turn on your camera. 2. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ button to enter the Playback menu.

  • Page 37: Transferring Images And Video Clips To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING IMAGES AND VIDEO CLIPS TO YOUR COMPUTER 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 need to connect the camera to your computer by using the USB cable and then transfer the images and video clips.

  • Page 38: Step 1: Installing The Usb Driver On Windows Computers

    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.

  • Page 39: Step 2: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer

    Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera. 3.

  • Page 40: Step 3: Downloading Recorded Images And Video Clips

    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, 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 driver as described in the prior section.

  • Page 41: Installing Photosuite

    INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE PhotoSuite is a very user-friendly image-editing program. With PhotoSuite, you can retouch, compose and organize your images. It contains a variety of templates, such as photo frames, birthday cards, calendars and more. Get your images ready and go explore this amazing program. To Install PhotoSuite 1.

  • Page 42: Installing Photovista

    INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA PhotoVista is an easy-to-use program that lets you create spectacular 360 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.

  • Page 43: Installing Acrobat Reader

    INSTALLING ACROBAT READER The CD-ROM includes a PDF (portable document format) copy of the user’s manual. To view a PDF you must have Acrobat Reader installed in your computer. Acrobat Reader is included on the camera CD ROM. Using Acrobat Reader, you can read the user’s manual and print sections of interest.

  • Page 44: User Manual

    If 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 (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).

  • Page 45: List Of Menu Options

    LIST OF MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu In the Capture menu, you can specify camera settings you would like to use such as resolution, image quality, EV compensation, white balance, ISO, color mode, and sharpness. 1. Press the button to turn on your camera. 2.
  • Page 46 Size Refer to “Setting the Image Resolution and Quality” in BASIC FUNCTIONS. Quality Refer to “ Setting the Image Resolution and Quality” in BASIC FUNCTIONS.
  • Page 47 Your ViviCam 3650 adjusts the exposure each scene automatically. However, when the subject is too dark or too bright, you can adjust the exposure manually. This is called EV compensation. The EV compensation of your camera can be adjusted from [-1.5 EV] to [+1.5 EV] (in 0.3 EV steps).
  • Page 48 The ViviCam 3650 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, Tungsten and Fluorescent).
  • Page 49 Color Mode When capturing an image, the ViviCam 3650 offers three types of color (Full color/ Black & 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 &...

  • Page 50: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu Using the Playback menu you can create an on-camera slide show. You may also delete images, and format your SD memory card or the internal memory. 1. Press button to turn the camera on. 2. Press MODE button twice to enter [ Then press the button to enter Playback menu.

  • Page 51: Video Clip Menu

    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. Refer to “Capture Menu” in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS. White Balance Refer to “Capture Menu”...

  • Page 52: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu You can select preferences for the camera settings under Setup. Navigate the options you wish to configure by using the Setup menu items: Date & Time, Beeper, Language, Power off time, Light Frequency, Set to default, and System Infor.. Date &...
  • Page 53 Power off time 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. [3 min], [5 min], [10 min], [Cancel] Light Frequency Set the frequency of the sensor to match the frequency of your local lighting standard.

  • Page 54: Connecting Your Vivicam 3650 To Other Devices

    CONNECTING YOUR VIVICAM 3650 TO OTHER DEVICES PCMCIA Adapter USB Cable Computer SD Card Reader SD Card Reader Printer Notebook...

  • Page 55: Vivicam 3650 Specifications

    VIVICAM 3650 SPECIFICATIONS Item Image sensor effective pixels Image resolution Image quality Internal memory External Memory Lens LCD monitor Self-timer Zoom Exposure compensation Description 2.0 Million Still image: 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Video clip: 320 x 240...
  • Page 56 Item White balance Auto; Manual: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent File format JPEG, AVI Interface USB connector Power 2 x AA Alkaline batteries (optional), 2 x AA Ni-MH batteries (optional), One CR-V3 Lithium battery pack (not included). Tripod socket Dimensions 3.3 x 2.6 x 1.2 in/85 x 65 x 30mm (L x W x H) Weight Approximately 4.2 ounces (120g) (without batteries and the SD memory card)

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