Vivitar Vivicam 3935 User Manual

Vivitar vivicam 3935: user guide
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FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. 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. 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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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  • Page 1: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. 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...
  • Page 2 Use of shielded cable is required 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.
  • Page 3: Trademark Information

    1. The bundled driver, software, design, specifications and user's manual that were packaged with the camera are subject to change without notice. 2. The accessories that come with the ViviCam 3935 may vary between regions. 3. For driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer.
  • Page 4 WARNINGS Do not use the camera if it is emitting smoke, unusual odor or noise, becoming unusually hot to be touched, or if it is in any other abnormal state. 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, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter).
  • Page 5 If the camera has been dropped or if the camera case has been damaged, 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 form the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact to your dealer or authorized service facility.
  • Page 6 CAUTIONS Do not place the camera in damp or dusty locations. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not place the 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 cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt.
  • Page 7 When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation, always unplug the camera from the power source (batteries or AC power adapter) for safety. (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Failure to do so could result in a fire.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ... 12 Overview ... 12 Package Contents ... 13 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 3935 ... 14 Front View ... 14 Rear View ... 15 Mode Dial ... 16 LED Indicators ... 17 LCD Monitor Information ... 18 GETTING STARTED ...
  • Page 9 Attaching the Lens Strap...24 Choosing the OSD Language ... 25 Setting the Date and the Time ... 26 Setting the Image Resolution and Quality ... 27 CAPTURING IMAGES...29 Basic Settings ... Viewfinder ... 29 LCD Monitor ... 30 Zoom Functions ... 31 Self-Timer ...
  • Page 10 Night Scene Mode ... 42 Sports Mode ... 43 PLAYBACK MODE ... 44 Viewing Images ... 45 Zoom Playback ... 46 Displaying Thumbnail Images ... 47 Slide Show Display ... 48 Deleting Images/Video Clips ... 49 Delete One Image/Video Clip at a Time ... 49 Delete All Images/Video Clips at Once ...
  • Page 11 Step 2: Connecting the ViviCam 3935 to Your Computer ... 57 Step 3: Downloading Images/Video Clips ... 58 For Computers Running Windows ... 58 For Computers Running Mac OS ... 58 INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE ... 59 INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA ... 60 INSTALLING ACROBAT READER...61 USER’S MANUAL ON CD-ROM...62...
  • Page 12: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview Your new ViviCam 3935 delivers high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images using a 5.0 Megapixel CCD sensor. Using either the optical viewfinder or the color TFT image LCD display, 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.
  • Page 13: Package Contents

    Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box 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 your dealer. Digital Camera User's Manual Camera Pouch...
  • Page 14: Getting To Know Your Vivicam 3935

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 3935 Front View 1. Mode dial/movie record button 2. Shutter button 3. Camera strap/ lens strap lug 4. A/V OUT (Audio/Video Out) terminal 5. USB port 6. DC-in connector 7. Power switch 8. Flash 9. Viewfinder window 10.
  • Page 15: Rear View

    Rear View Arrow button (Up) Flash button Arrow button (Right) Arrow button (Down) Self-timer button Arrow button (Left) 5. OK OK button(Display On/Off) 6. T Optical Zoom (Telephoto) Viewfinder LED indicator LCD monitor Delete button Tripod socket Digital zoom button W Optical Zoom (Wide) Thumbnail button Playback button...
  • Page 16: Mode Dial

    Mode Dial Mode Manual Mode Automatic Mode Macro Mode Portrait Mode Landscape Mode Night Scene Mode Sports Mode Setup Mode Movie Mode Description This manual mode lets you adjust additional image settings (Color, Saturation, Sharpness) Select this mode for "point-and-shoot" action. Select this mode to shoot a close-up of a subject.
  • Page 17: Led Indicators

    Blinking green Image is being recorded to the memory card LED indicator Blinking green USB communication/transfer in progress LED indicator Solid green The ViviCam 3935 is ready to record images Self-timer indicator Blinking red The self-timer function is activated ---- ----...
  • Page 18: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD Monitor Information These indicators are displayed when recording still images 1. Scene mode [M] Manual mode [A] Automatic mode ]Macro mode ]Portrait mode ]Landscape mode ]Night Scene mode ]Sports mode 2. Image size (resolution) ]2560 x 1920 pixels ]1600 x 1200 pixels ]1280 x 960 pixels ]640 x 480 pixels 3.
  • Page 19 5. Sharpness ] High ] Medium ] Low 6. White balance Automatic ] Daylight ] Cloudy ] Sunset ] Tungsten ] Fluorescent 7. ISO Automatic 8. Flash mode [ ] Fill flash (on) ] Flash off ] Automatic flash ] Automatic with Red-eye reduction 9.
  • Page 20 These indicators are displayed when recording video clips: 1. Movie mode 2. Recording indicator 3. Video counter 4. Battery level/ Adapter indicator 5. Card indicator. These indicators are displayed when playing images back: 1. Reverse arrow 2. Card indicator 3. Forward arrow 4.
  • Page 21: Getting Started

    You can use 2 AA size batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH), one CR-V3, or an AC power adapter (3.0V/ 2.5A) to power the ViviCam 3935. Battery power is convenient for capturing images or recording video clips while an AC power adapter is useful when transferring images to your computer.
  • Page 22: Using An Ac Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)

    Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Open the ports 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. Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera.
  • Page 23: Loading An Sd Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

    Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) The ViviCam 3935 comes with internal memory, allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an SD memory card so that you can store additional images and video clips.
  • Page 24: 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 25: Choosing The Osd Language

    Choosing the OSD Language When you turn on the ViviCam 3935 for the first time, the language setting screen appears, prompting you to choose a language for displayed information and the LCD monitor. Follow the steps below to set the OSD (On-Screen Display) language.
  • Page 26: Setting The Date And The Time

    Setting the Date and the Time The Date/Time screen will be presented if/when: The camera is turned on for the first time. The camera is turned on after removing the batteries/AC power adapter or replacing the batteries. When the date and time setting screen appears, follow the steps to set the correct date and time.
  • Page 27: Setting The Image Resolution And Quality

    Setting the Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your image. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in the internal memory, or on an SD memory card. Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but take up more memory space.
  • Page 28 The table below shows the approximate number of shots that you can capture at each setting based on internal memory or an 8MB/16MB/32MB/128MB/256MB SD memory card. The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings.
  • Page 29: Capturing Images

    CAPTURING IMAGES Basic Settings Your ViviCam 3935 is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a full color TFT LCD display to compose images. Capturing images using the optical viewfinder will conserve battery power. If your batteries are low, it is recommended to compose images using the optical viewfinder.
  • Page 30: Lcd Monitor

    LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can help you to compose an image while capturing images, to replay recorded images/video clips, or to adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers that are displayed on the LCD monitor vary according to the current settings. 1.
  • Page 31: Zoom Functions

    Zoom Functions The optical zoom lens moves during zoom photography. Zoom photography allows you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the digital zoom, images can be brought even closer by pressing the (T) telephoto button. Objects may be made to appear smaller and farther away by pressing the (W) wide-angle button.
  • Page 32: Self-Timer

    Self-Timer By using the self-timer you can join into the scene when capturing group shots. You can capture images with the self-timer in any shooting mode (Manual, Automatic, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or Sports). The self-timer duration can be adjusted as 10 seconds or 5 seconds. The mode appears cyclically as [10 s]->[5 s]->[Display Off].
  • Page 33: Flash

    LCD monitor. 4. Compose the image and press the shutter button. The ViviCam 3935 has four flash modes: Automatic Flash (default), Automatic with Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash (on), and Flash Off. The modes appear cyclically when you press the button on the rear side of the camera.
  • Page 34 The table below will help to choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash Modes ] Automatic Flash ] Automatic with Red-Eye Reduction Fill Flash (on) ] Flash Off In [ ] Macro mode, the flash is disabled. In [ ] Night Scene mode, flash photography is set to Fill Flash (on). The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions.
  • Page 35: Photography Modes

    Photography Modes Your ViviCam 3935 offers you choices of seven "scenes modes", which include Manual, Automatic, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene and Sports modes. In these modes, your camera is optimized for the selected subject-type, sparing you the burden of making individual settings and adjustments, one-by-one.
  • Page 36: Manual Mode

    Manual Mode You can capture images with precise control by manually adjusting conditions such as image size, image quality, EV compensation, white balance, ISO speed, color, saturation, and sharpness. For more information, refer to the following section of this manual. 1.
  • Page 37: Aperture Priority

    Aperture Priority In [M] Manual mode, you can manually set the aperture priority and shutter speed to achieve a particular effect. In [M] Manual mode, images can be captured with the priority given to the aperture setting. The shutter speed is automatically set according to the aperture. In [M] Manual mode, press button to adjust the aperture.
  • Page 38: Automatic Mode

    Automatic Mode In this mode the camera adjusts the majority of the settings. Simply point the camera at the subject and then shoot. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Rotate the mode dial to [ A ]. 3.
  • Page 39: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode Use macro mode to capture a close-up of a subject, such as flowers or insects. The effective range of focus is 8 to 24 inches in macro mode. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2.
  • Page 40: Portrait Mode

    Portrait Mode The [ ] Portrait mode helps you to compose portraits in which the main subject stands out sharply and clearly against indistinct background's details. The effective range of focus is three feet or greater. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2.
  • Page 41: Landscape Mode

    Landscape Mode The [ ] Landscape mode helps you to capture vivid and expansive landscape images by enhancing the image's color and saturation. The [ distance to the subject is 6 feet or greater. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2.
  • Page 42: Night Scene Mode

    Night Scene Mode Capturing human subjects by using the [ balance between the main subject and the background. The people in an evening sky or night scene are illuminated by the flash while the background is captured at a slow shutter speed to prevent blurring and let both (people and the background) appear properly exposed.
  • Page 43: Sports Mode

    Sports Mode ] Sports mode helps you to capture fast-moving objects. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Rotate the mode dial to [ 3. Press the Menu button. 4. To set Image size, Image quality, EV, White balance,Color, Saturation and Sharpness you may press press button and then the OK button to enter the...
  • Page 44: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE Playback mode, you can view, magnify, delete, protect images, play video clips, or run a slide show. Playback mode also provides a thumbnail image display, allowing you to quickly scan for the image you want. You can also change the size (resolution) or quality of images which is handy when you utilize an image as a mail attachment, for example.
  • Page 45: Viewing Images

    Viewing Images You may view your recorded images on the LCD display by pressing the 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Press the button, then press the menu button and the playback menu displays on the screen. 3.
  • Page 46: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Press the button. 3. View and select your recorded images by using the button.
  • Page 47: Displaying Thumbnail Images

    Displaying Thumbnail Images This function allows you to view up to nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Press the button and then the Nine thumbnail images appear on the LCD monitor (assuming there are nine or more recorded images in...
  • Page 48: Slide Show Display

    Slide Show Display The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order as a slide show. This is a very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and video clips for presentations. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2.
  • Page 49: Deleting Images/Video Clips

    Deleting Images/Video Clips To delete one image or video clip at a time, use the To delete all images or video clips at once, use the delete function in Playback menu. Delete One Image/Video Clip at a Time 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2.
  • Page 50: Delete All Images/Video Clips At Once

    Delete All Images/Video Clips at Once 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Press the button on the rear side of the camera to see captured images and video clips. 3. Then press the button. 4. Select Delete by using the 5.
  • Page 51: Formatting An Sd Card Or Internal Memory

    Formatting an SD card or Internal Memory Using this option you may format internal memory or an SD memory card. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Press the [ ] Playback button on the rear side of the camera.
  • Page 52: Protecting Images/ Video Clips

    Protecting Images/ Video Clips You can protect images/video clips from being accidentally erased using the protect function in the Playback menu. Protecting one image/video clip or all images/video clips 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Press the button and then the 3.
  • Page 53: Movie Mode

    MOVIE MODE Recording Video Clips The movie mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. Voice can also be recorded using the small microphone on the top of the camera. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2.
  • Page 54: Viewing Video Clips

    Viewing Video Clips To view a video clip, follow these steps: 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Press the button. 3. Select a video clip using the While viewing a video clip the image number and duration will be displayed.
  • Page 55: Transferring Images And Video Clips To Your Computer

    You can share recorded images/ 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 ViviCam 3935 to your computer by using the USB cable and then transfer the images/video clips.
  • Page 56: Step 1: Installing The Usb Driver On A Windows Pc

    After the USB driver installation is complete, restart your computer. Installing the USB Driver on a Macintosh Computer For Mac OS 9.0 or higher version, the computer will automatically recognize the ViviCam 3935 and load its own USB drivers.
  • Page 57: Step 2: Connecting The Vivicam 3935 To Your Computer

    Step 2: Connecting the ViviCam 3935 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.
  • Page 58: Step 3: Downloading Images/Video Clips

    Step 3: Downloading Images/Video Clips When the ViviCam 3935 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"...
  • Page 59: Installing Photosuite

    Get your images ready and go explore this amazing program. To Install PhotoSuite 1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the ViviCam 3935 into the CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2. Click "Install PhotoSuite". Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  • Page 60: Installing Photovista

    To Install PhotoVista: 1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the ViviCam 3935 into the CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2. Click "Install PhotoVista". Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  • Page 61: 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 62: User's Manual On Cd-Rom

    USER’S MANUAL ON CD-ROM 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. If you misplace the printed guide, you may print another copy from the CD-ROM.
  • Page 63: Menu Options

    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, saturation, and sharpness. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2.
  • Page 64: Image Size

    Image quality Refer to “Setting the Image Resolution and Quality” (p. 27). Your ViviCam 3935 automatically adjusts the exposure for each scene. However, there may be situations where you wish to manually override the automatic determination of the camera and under- or over- expose the image.
  • Page 65 Effective Subjects and Set Values Positive (+) Compensation Copying of printed text (black characters on white paper) Backlit portraits Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects Shots made up predominantly of sky Negative (-) Compensation Spot lighted subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds Imaging of printed text (white characters on black paper) Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of green or dark foliage...
  • Page 66: White Balance

    Digital still cameras also see a white object as white by averaging the light around the subject. The ViviCam 3935 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 (Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Sunset, Tungsten and Fluorescent).
  • Page 67 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, images can be captured with less light. When recording in dark situations or recording a fast moving subject, use a higher ISO setting. However, when capturing high quality images, use a lower ISO setting.
  • Page 68 Color To capture an image, the ViviCam 3935 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. To set Color (Full color/ Black & White/ Sepia) you may press...
  • Page 69 Saturation When Capturing an image, the ViviCam 3935 offers you three different degrees of color saturation (richness) (High/Medium/Low) to match your preference. Your images will give different impressions by choosing the different degrees of color saturation. To set Saturation (High/ Medium/ Low) press the main menu or press enter the sub-menu and choose the setting.
  • Page 70: 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. To access the Playback menu, press the button first and then press the button.
  • Page 71: Slide Show

    Slide show Refer to "Slide Show Display" in Playback Mode. Protect Refer to "Protecting Images/Video Clips" in Playback Mode. Quality change After an image has been captured you may change the quality of the captured image to Normal or Economy. To perform this function press OK button to display the submenu.
  • Page 72: Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu You can select your preferences for camera settings in Setup mode. Rotate the mode dial to Setup position and navigate to the option you wish to configure by using the Date & time Refer to "Setting the Date and the Time" in GETTING STARTED. You can view your images on a TV.
  • Page 73 Beeper The ViviCam 3935 makes a sound (beep) each time you press Beeper a camera button if this function is enabled. Press the OK button. Then select beeper [Louder], [Soft] or [Off] by using the button and then OK button to confirm.
  • Page 74 Power off time If the ViviCam 3935 remains unused for a specified period of time while the camera is powered on, the camera will switch to an "idle" mode, and eventually turn itself off to conserve the power. Inactivity period...
  • Page 75: Connecting The Vivicam 3935 To Other Devices

    CONNECTING THE VIVICAM 3935 TO OTHER DEVICES VIDEO Cable USB Cable Computer SD Card Reader SD Card Reader PCMCIA Adapter Printer Notebook...
  • Page 76: Vivicam 3935 Specifications

    VIVICAM 3935 SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/1.8" CCD Effective pixels 5.0 Million Image resolution Still image: 2560 x 1920 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Movie image: 320 x 240 Image quality Fine Normal Economy Recording media 16 MB internal memory (14 MB available for image storage);...
  • Page 77 LCD monitor 1.5" color TFT LCD Self-timer 5-second delay 10-second delay Zoom Optical: 3X Digital: Capture mode: 4X/ Playback mode: 6X Exposure compensation Automatic; Manual: -2.0 ~ +2.0 EV (0.5 EV) White balance Automatic; Manual: Daylight, Cloudy, Sunset, Tungsten, Fluorescent Compressed format JPEG, MPEG 1 Level I for video clip Standards JPEG, EXIF 2.1, MPEG 1 Level I...

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