Vivitar Vivicam 3945s User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Vivitar Manuals
  4. Digital Camera
  5. Vivicam 3945s
  6. User manual
Vivitar Vivicam 3945s User Manual

Vivitar Vivicam 3945s User Manual

Vivitar vivicam 3945s: users manual
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

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.
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.
EN-1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Vivitar Vivicam 3945s

Summary of Contents for Vivitar Vivicam 3945s

  • 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 devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 2: Read This First

    This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. The product and accessories that come with your digital still ViviCam 3945s may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the ViviCam 3945s has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter.
  • Page 4 If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment. ViviCam 3945s is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the ViviCam 3945s.

  • Page 5: Notes On Battery Usage

    The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the ViviCam 3945s or the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction. The ViviCam 3945s may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Overview Package Contents GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 3945S 10 Front View 11 Rear View 12 LCD Monitor Information 14 LED Indicators PREPARING THE VIVICAM 3945S 15 Installing the Battery (Optional Accessory) 16 Charging the Battery 17 Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)
  • Page 7 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL STILL VIVICAM 3945S TO COM- PUTER 51 Step 1: Installing the USB driver 52 Step 2: Connecting the digital still ViviCam 3945s to your computer 53 Step 3: Downloading images, videos or voice files EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital still ViviCam 3945s. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart ViviCam 3945s. Equipped with a 5.2 Mega pixel CCD, this ViviCam 3945s is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 2560 x 1920 pixels.

  • Page 9: 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. Common Product Components: Digital Still ViviCam 3945s User’s Manual USB Cable Software CD-ROM...

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Vivicam 3945S

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 3945S Front View 1. Shutter button 2. POWER Power button 3. Flash 4. Mode switch Capture mode Movie mode Playback mode EN-10 5. Self-timer LED (AF auxiliary light) 6. Speaker 7. Lens 8. Conversion adapter terminal...

  • Page 11: Rear View

    Rear View 1. LCD monitor Display button/ Audio mode button 3. Status LED 4. T Zoom in (Telephoto) button Zoom out (Wide-angle) button Control Buttons Flash button Up button Exposure compensation/ Backlight correction button Left button Scene mode button Down button Self-timer button Right button 5.

  • Page 12: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD Monitor Information Capture Mode 1. Capture mode 2. Image quality ] SUPER FINE [ ] FINE [ ] NORMAL 3. Image size (resolution) ] 2560 x 1920 ] 2048 x 1536 ] 1280 x 960 ] 640 x 480 [ ] TIFF IMAGE 4.
  • Page 13 Movie Mode 1. Movie mode 2. Available recording time/Elapsed time 3. Video size ] 640 x 480 ] 320 x 240 QVGA 4. SD memory card indicator (if present) 5. Battery power indicator 6. Time 7. Date 8. Exposure compensation (no indication with 0EV) 9.

  • Page 14: Led Indicators

    Status Description/Activity 1. The digital still ViviCam 3945s is powering up. Solid red 2. The digital still ViviCam 3945s is in the process of battery charge. Image is being processed and stored Blinking red to memory. USB communication is in progress.

  • Page 15: Preparing The Vivicam 3945S

    We highly recommend you to use the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery to realize the full capability of your digital still ViviCam 3945s. Make sure that the power of the digital still ViviCam 3945s is off before inserting or removing the battery.

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery

    AC power adapter and then fully discharge it (through normal use) at least one time. Make sure that the power of the digital still ViviCam 3945s is off and then insert the battery before starting.

  • Page 17: Using An Ac Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)

    Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) Using an AC power adapter prevents the digital still ViviCam 3945s from automatically powering off while transferring files to your computer. Perform the steps in the preceding section "Charging the Battery". Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the ViviCam 3945s.

  • Page 18: Inserting And Removing An Sd Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

    Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) The digital still ViviCam 3945s comes with 9MB of internal memory, allowing you to record video clips, captured images, or voice files in the digital still ViviCam 3945s. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    To turn off your digital still ViviCam 3945s, press the POWER button again. If the ViviCam 3945s goes unused for a certain period of time while the ViviCam 3945s is powered on, the ViviCam 3945s will switch to an idle mode, and eventually turn itself off to conserve power.

  • Page 20: Setting The Date And Time

    The date/time setting screen will automatically appear: When first turning the ViviCam 3945s on. When turning the power on after leaving the ViviCam 3945s without battery for an extended period of time. 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the ViviCam 3945s.

  • Page 21: Choosing The Screen Language

    Follow the steps below to specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the ViviCam 3945s. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ 3. Press the button.

  • Page 22: Formatting An Sd Memory Card Or Internal Memory

    OK button to confirm. To cancel formatting, select [NO]. You should format an SD memory card with the ViviCam 3945s before using it for the first time. To format the internal memory, do not insert a memory card into the ViviCam 3945s.

  • Page 23: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below: 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the ViviCam 3945s. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ 3. Press the button.
  • Page 24 Possible Number of Shots (Still Image) The following table shows the approximate images that you can capture at each setting based on an optional SD card. Resolution Quality 2560 x1920 SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL 2048 x1536 SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL 1280 x 960 SUPER FINE FINE...

  • Page 25: Capture Mode

    To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button, always hold it carefully. This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions, which your ViviCam 3945s may decelerate the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed.

  • Page 26: Setting The Scene Mode

    Setting the Scene Mode This sets the scene mode for capturing images. 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the ViviCam 3945s. Make sure the ViviCam 3945s is in [ ] mode. 2. Press the button. The screen of scene mode menu is displayed.
  • Page 27 The flash is fixed at [ The description of each scene serves as a general guide. Set the digital still ViviCam 3945s to suit your own preferences. The scene mode can be set only in [ ] which is effective in reducing ] mode.

  • Page 28: Using The Optical Zoom

    Using the Optical Zoom Zoom photography allows you to capture images magnified up to 3 times or wide- angle photography depending on the distance up to the subject. You can further enlarge the center of the screen and capture images using the digital zoom. 1.

  • Page 29: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the Digital Zoom Using a combination of 3 times optical zoom and 4 times digital zoom permits zoom photography up to 12 times to suit the subject and the distance. Digital zoom can be a useful feature, however, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.

  • Page 30: Using The Flash

    The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can capture an image using a flash mode suitable to your circumstances. 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the ViviCam 3945s. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ 3. Press the button.
  • Page 31 When capturing images, the red-eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking the subject (person) to look at the digital still ViviCam 3945s or get as close to the digital still ViviCam 3945s as possible. Use this mode in the environment that the flash use is...

  • Page 32: Using The Self-Timer

    The self-timer can be set in [ you may wish to join into the scene when taking group shots. 1. Secure the ViviCam 3945s to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2. Press the POWER button to turn on the ViviCam 3945s.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Exposure

    Adjusting the Exposure Images can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstances where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you wish to capture is very small within the scene.

  • Page 34: Setting The White Balance

    The human eye adapts to changes in light so that white objects still appear white even when the light changes. With a digital ViviCam 3945s, however, the color of the subject is influenced by the color of the light surrounding it. This color adjustment is called "white balance adjustment".

  • Page 35: Advanced Capture

    ADVANCED CAPTURE Continuous Capture In continuous capture mode, you can capture a rapid sequence of images with one press of the shutter button. This function is very useful for photographing objects in motion where it is difficult to determine the precise moment of capture. Afterwards, you may review the sequence of images to select the best one.

  • Page 36: Auto-Exposure Bracketing (Aeb)

    Auto-Exposure Bracketing (AEB) Auto-exposure bracketing is an effective technique when it is difficult to determine the precise exposure of a scene. Using AEB the ViviCam 3945s will capture a sequential burst of three images at three different exposure settings. Afterwards, you may review the sequence of images to select the best exposure.

  • Page 37: Adjusting White Balance Manually

    Adjusting White Balance Manually Manual white balance lets you configure the digital still ViviCam 3945s for a particular light source and other conditions. Note that you must perform manual white balance under the same conditions you will be shooting. You must also have a piece of white paper or other similar object on hand in order to perform this function.

  • Page 38: Playback Mode - The Basics

    This mode also provides a thumbnail image display, allowing you to quickly search for the desired image. Viewing Images 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the ViviCam 3945s. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ 3. Use the buttons to select the desired images.

  • Page 39: Magnifying Images

    Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view the details. Images that are being displayed can be enlarged in 8 times enlargement. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2.

  • Page 40: Thumbnail Display (Index Playback)

    Thumbnail Display (Index Playback) This function allows you to view four or nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the button to enter [PLAY] menu. Select [THUMBNAIL] with the buttons, then press the OK button.

  • Page 41: Slideshow Display

    Slideshow Display The slideshow function enables you to play back your images automatically in sequential order. This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the button to enter [PLAY] menu.

  • Page 42: Movie Mode

    MOVIE MODE Recording Video Clips 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the ViviCam 3945s. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ 3. Compose the image with the zoom button, if desired. Optical zoom should be set while composing the scene.

  • Page 43: Playing Back Video Clips

    Playing Back Video Clips 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Use the buttons to go through the images until the video clip you want to play back is displayed. To view the previous image, press button. To view the next image, press the button.

  • Page 44: Playback Mode - Advanced Functions

    NTSC/PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital still ViviCam 3945s. It is recommended you use an AC power adapter while playing back recorded images and videos on TV.

  • Page 45: Deleting Images/Video Clips

    Deleting Images/Video Clips Use this function to delete one or all images/video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. Please note that the deleted images or video clips cannot be recovered. Immediate Erasure (Quick Delete Function) The quick delete function enables you to delete the last image during capture. 1.

  • Page 46: Protecting Images/Video Clips

    Protecting Images/Video Clips The "PROTECT" function allows you to set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the button to enter [PLAY] menu. Select [PROTECT] with the buttons, then press the OK button.

  • Page 47: Changing The Vivicam 3945S Startup Screen

    Changing the ViviCam 3945s Startup Screen This feature lets you specify one of your recorded images as your startup screen, which will be displayed on the monitor whenever you turn on the ViviCam 3945s. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2.

  • Page 48: Audio Mode

    AUDIO MODE The digital still ViviCam 3945s also allows you to record and play back voice files anytime and anywhere. Recording Voice Files 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the ViviCam 3945s. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ 3.

  • Page 49: Deleting A Voice File

    Deleting a Voice File 1. Make sure the ViviCam 3945s is in Audio mode. 2. In the Audio mode, use the to select the voice file you want to delete. 3. Press the button to delete the selected voice file.

  • Page 50: Transferring Files From Your Digital Still Vivicam 3945S To Computer

    TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL STILL VIVICAM 3945S TO COMPUTER After using USB cable to establish a USB connection between the ViviCam 3945s and your computer, you can use your computer to share recorded images/ video clips/voice files with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the Web.

  • Page 51: Step 1: Installing The Usb Driver

    The USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE computers. Installing the USB driver on computers running Windows 2000/ME/XP is not necessary. 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the ViviCam 3945s into your CD-ROM drive. 2. When the welcome screen appears, click “Driver”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 52: Step 2: Connecting The Digital Still Vivicam 3945S To Your Computer

    Step 2: Connecting the digital still ViviCam 3945s to your computer 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the conversion adapter terminal of the ViviCam 3945s. If you use the conversion adapter to connect the USB cable, insert the...

  • Page 53: Step 3: Downloading Images, Videos Or Voice Files

    Step 3: Downloading images, videos or voice files When the digital still ViviCam 3945s 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 54: Editing Software Installation

    ViviCam 3945s’, WebCams, DV camcorders, scanners, or anyone who strives to effectively organize a large collection of digital media. 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the ViviCam 3945s into your CD-ROM drive. 2. When the welcome screen appears, click “Photo Explorer 8.0”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 55: Installing Photo Express

    Share results with family and friends via e-mail and multiple print options. 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the ViviCam 3945s into your CD-ROM drive. 2. When the welcome screen appears, click “Photo Express 5.0”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 56: Installing Acrobat Reader

    Acrobat Reader is included on the ViviCam 3945s CD-ROM. Using Acrobat Reader, you can read the user’s manual and print sections of interest. 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the ViviCam 3945s into the CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.

  • Page 57: User's Manual On Cd-Rom

    Updates to this manual, and versions in other languages may be found on our website www.vivitar.com. 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the ViviCam 3945s into the CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2. Click “Instruction Manual”. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 58: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu PICTURE FUNCTION SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM: 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the button to access in Capture menu, then use the to select [PICTURE] / [FUNCTION] menu. 3. Use the [FUNCTION] menu, then press the OK button. 4.
  • Page 59 Capture Menu - PICTURE Settings Item Functional Description SIZE Sets the size of the image that will be captured. 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1280 x 960 640 x 480 TIFF IMAGE QUALITY Sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is captured.
  • Page 60 Capture Menu - FUNCTION Settings Item Functional Description CAPTURE MODE Sets the recording method at the time of capturing images. LCD BRIGHT Selects a brightness level for the LCD monitor. The adjustment range is from –5 to +5. DIGITAL ZOOM Enables or disables digital zoom.

  • Page 61: Movie Menu

    Movie Menu 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the button to access in [MOVIE] menu. 3. Use the / / / buttons to select the desired setting, then press the OK button. 4. To exit from the menu, press the button.

  • Page 62: Play Menu

    Play Menu PLAY SLIDE SHOW COPY Index SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM: 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the button to access in [PLAY] menu. 3. Use the 4. To exit from the playback menu, press the Item Functional Description SLIDE SHOW This function enables you to play back your images...
  • Page 63 * 1280 x 960 * 640 x 480 * EXIT CHANGE LOGO Allows you to specify one of your recorded images as your startup screen, which will be displayed on the monitor whenever LOGO you turn on the ViviCam 3945s. * EXECUTE/CANCEL EN-63...

  • Page 64: Setup Menu (In Capture And Movie Modes)

    Memory Card or Internal Memory" for further details. * YES/NO SLEEP If the ViviCam 3945s goes unused for a certain period of time while the ViviCam 3945s is powered on, it will switch to idle AUTO mode. If the ViviCam 3945s is idle, re-active it by pressing any button.

  • Page 65: Setup Menu (In Playback Mode)

    Refer to the section in this manual titled “Choosing the Screen Language” for further details. VIDEO OUT Sets video output standard of the ViviCam 3945s so you may connect your ViviCam 3945s to video equipment. NTSC * PAL / NTSC VERSION Displays the firmware version of the ViviCam 3945s.

  • Page 66: Connecting Your Vivicam 3945S To Other Devices

    CONNECTING YOUR VIVICAM 3945S TO OTHER DEVICES EN-66...

  • Page 67: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 5.2 Mega pixels CCD sensor Image resolution Still image: 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, Video clip: 640 x 480, 320 x 240 Image quality Still image: SUPER FINE, FINE, NORMAL Recording media 9MB internal memory SD memory card (optional, up to 512MB) Compression format...

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Cause The battery is not loaded. The battery is exhausted. The AC power adaptor is not connected correctly. The ViviCam 3945s was left unattended and unused, so the auto power off cuts it off. The battery is exhausted. ViviCam 3945s malfunction.
  • Page 69 The battery is running low. shutter button, the ViviCam 3945s does The power is not on. not shoot. The ViviCam 3945s is not in shooting mode. The shutter button is not pressed all the way. T he internal memory or memory card does not have any free space.
  • Page 70 The playback image is dark though I used the flash. EN-70 Cause The ViviCam 3945s is set / / / mode. The flash is set to no flash. The distance to the subject i s g r e a t e r t h a n f l a s h effective range.

  • Page 71: Other Problems

    Windows, and if the drive for loading image files has a capacity at least that of the memory card inserted in the ViviCam 3945s. Recharge the battery or use the AC power adapter or turn the power on. Install USB driver.

Table of Contents