Vivitar Vivicam 3712xi Owner's Manual
Vivitar Vivicam 3712xi Owner's Manual

Vivitar Vivicam 3712xi Owner's Manual

3.2 mega pixel digital camera with integrated mp3 player

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3712xi
3.2 Mega Pixel Digital Camera
With Integrated MP3 Player
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ViviCam 3712xi 3.2 Mega Pixel Digital Camera With Integrated MP3 Player Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 About This Manual This manual is designed to assist you in using the Digital Camera. Information provided in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy. Copyright This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How to Playback Image/Video on a TV How to Listen to MP3 Music Installing Software Software Overview and Features How to Install Digital Camera Driver and software Making Connections How to Connect to the PC How to Connect to the TV...
  • Page 4: General Information

    The Digital Camera uses two AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. Notes: The Digital Camera comes with 16MB flash memory, therefore all images saved on the internal memory will remain on the camera even if you remove the batteries. Remove the batteries before storing the digital camera for an extended period of time.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started How to Insert the Batteries 1. Open the battery compartment cover located on the side of the camera. 2. Note the battery polarities +/- inside the battery compartment door, and insert two (2) new AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. 3.
  • Page 6: Identifying Components

    Identifying Components Camera Components...
  • Page 7: Identifying Camera Icons

    Identifying Camera Icons The Digital Camera has six operating modes: still image capture mode, video capture mode, audio recording mode, playback mode, MP3 player mode, and setup mode. Use the following charts to identify the camera icons and their functions.
  • Page 8: Video Capture Mode Icons

    * 6 Mega Pixel enhanced resolution via camera firmware Video Mode Icons 01:00 Audio Mode Icons 88:88 MP3 Mode Icons 888/888 00:00 Playback Mode Icons 000 / 000 Tungsten - White balance option Night - white balance option Video capture mode Time elapsed in minutes and seconds Audio is ON Start recording the video...
  • Page 9: Using The Digital Camera

    Using the Digital Camera How to Setup the Camera 1. Power ON the camera by sliding the lens cover to the left. The LCD screen will display a splash screen followed by the still image capture preview screen. 2. Press the MODE button to enter the Setup mode. The Setup Menu is shown below: 3.
  • Page 10 TV-Output This feature allows you to playback pictures and videos on a TV screen: • NTSC – US/Canada • PAL – Europe/Asia • Exit Use the / buttons to select the TV output ▲ ▼ setting according to your region and then press the OK button.
  • Page 11: How To Capture Digital Still Image

    Settings This feature allows you to either save your current setting or return to the default setting. • Current • Default • Exit ▲ Use the / buttons to select your setting and ▼ press the OK button and turn off the camera. Note: The default setting resumes after the batteries are changed.
  • Page 12 Still Image Capture Options The Still Capture Menu provides the following menu options for advanced photo shooting: Resolution, Flash ON/OFF, Self-Timer, White Balance, and Exposure Value Adjustment. From the Still Capture mode, press the MENU button to bring up the Still Capture Menu (shown below) Still Image Capture Menu Items Resolution This feature allows you choose a high or a low...
  • Page 13 Self-timer This feature lets you take a picture remotely. • • ▲ ▼ Use the / buttons to select your choice and press the OK button. W. Balance This feature lets you set the white balance according to the lighting condition when taking a picture.
  • Page 14: How To Capture Digital Video

    Note: Do not hold down the Shutter button while recording a video. How to Record Audio The Digital Camera records voice annotation for up to 17 minutes with the internal memory. Follow the instructions below to record an audio file.
  • Page 15: How To Playback Image/Video On The Lcd

    How to Playback Image/Video on the LCD The Digital Camera can playback the photos and videos on the color LCD display. Follow the instructions below: 1. Power ON the camera by sliding the lens cover to the left.
  • Page 16 4. Press the / buttons to toggle through the images/videos. ▲ ▼ Playback Options The Digital Camera provides these viewing options: thumbnails and slideshows. Press the MENU button to bring up the Playback Menu (shown below). Playback Menu 4 Thumbnails This feature allows you to view four images at a time.
  • Page 17 9 Thumbnails This feature allows you to view nine images at a time. Use the / buttons to select “9 ▲ ▼ Thumbnail”, and then press the OK button. Slideshow This feature allows you to watch a slideshow on the camera.
  • Page 18 Delete ALL This feature allows you to delete ALL of the files saved on the memory. Press the MENU button to ▲ access the Playback Menu. Use the / buttons ▼ to select “Delete ALL”, and then press the OK button.
  • Page 19: How To Playback Image/Video On A Tv

    How to Playback Image/Video on a TV The Digital Camera has a TV-out feature to watch digital pictures and videos on a TV screen. 1. Connect the AV cable (optional) to the camera and TV set. Refer to the “Making Connections” section on page 25.
  • Page 20: How To Listen To Mp3 Music

    How to Listen to MP3 Music The Digital Camera has a built-in MP3 player. Note: (1) The MP3 function only supports the file format within the 44.1Hz frequency range. This is the typical frequency of most walkman players. (2) The MP3 file name must be in English.The other language file name can be read also but no guarantee.
  • Page 21: Installing Software

    Installing Software Software Overview and Features The Digital Camera includes a mass storage driver that provides fast and easy video and image download. Also included are Ulead PhotoExpress software. These programs provide powerful and user-friendly tools to edit, enhance, and organize the digital pictures and videos.
  • Page 22 Software: 1. Press “Image Editing Software”. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installing of the software. The software installation will be in the order of the menu above. Select the language you to install from the table On the welcome screen, click “Next” to continue setup.
  • Page 23 On the license agreem ent screen, click “Yes” to accept license agreement to continue setup. Enter your registration information and serial number and then click “Next” . The serial number will be labeled on the CD cover. Chose the destination location of where you’d like to install the software and click “Next”. Click “Next”...
  • Page 24: Making Connections

    Making Connections How to Connect to the PC Make sure the camera’s power is OFF. Connect the small end of the USB cable to the USB port on the camera. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. The camera’s red LED will light to indicate PC-connection, the computer will detect a new hardware, and display the following message: “New Hardware Found, COACH DSC, Mass Storage Driver“.
  • Page 25: Downloading Files

    Downloading Files The Digital Camera supports mass storage function, which means that the camera connects directly to the computer to transfer the files without using a third party application or installing a TWAIN driver. However, only the newer versions of Windows operating systems (2000/ME/XP) support mass storage feature.
  • Page 26: How To Download Mp3 Music To The Camera

    How to Dowload Pictures via Ulead Photo Express 4.0 1. Power ON the camera by sliding the lens cover to the left. 2. Connect the camera to the computer. Refer to the “Making connections” section on page 25. 3. Start the Ulead Photo Express 4.0 software as follows: Start à Programme à Ulead Photo Express 4.0 SEà...
  • Page 27: Camera Maintenance

    How to Clean the Digital Camera When cleaning your digital camera, please use a soft brush to remove dust from the lens and LCD surface and then wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth. If any soiling remains, apply a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of lens cleaning paper and wipe gently.
  • Page 28: Safety Rules

    Safety Rules ♦ Do not use the flash close to anyone’s eyes, especially when taking pictures of a baby. ♦ When a fault arises, power OFF the camera immediately and remove the batteries or disconnect the USB connection with a PC. ♦...
  • Page 29: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Image sensor ½” CMOS sensor with 3.2 million pixels Image resolution 2848x2136* Image capacity ** Video resolution 320x240 @10 fps Video capacity ** 120 seconds (60 sec/clip) Audio capacity ** 17 minutes (60 sec/clip) File format JPEG (still), AVI (video), WAV (audio) MP3 player Built-in Memory...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Change the angle of the picture so that bright lights do not shine directly towards the camera lens. The Digital Camera supports 44.1Hz frequency only. Use a file converter to convert the frequency of your MP3 file to 44.1Hz.

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