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Vivicam 3930

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040331TP

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Vivicam 3930 User Manual English 040331TP...

  • Page 2: 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.

  • Page 3: Trademark Information

    TRADEMARK INFORMATION Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® ® Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. ® Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
  • 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.
  • Page 5 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 with a cloth or quilt.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION------------------------------------------------------------9 Overview------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 Package Contents-----------------------------------------------------------------10 Optional Accessories------------------------------------------------------------10 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA---------------------------------11 Front View---------------------------------------------------------------------------11 Rear View----------------------------------------------------------------------------12 Mode Dial----------------------------------------------------------------------------13 Viewfinder LED Indicator--------------------------------------------------------14 LCD Monitor Information -------------------------------------------------------15 GETTING STARTED------------------------------------------------------17 Installing the Battery--------------------------------------------------------------17 Using an AC Power Adapter--------------------------------------------------18 Charging the Battery--------------------------------------------------------------19 Inserting an SD Memory Card-------------------------------------------------20 Attaching the Strap----------------------------------------------------------------21 CAPTURING IMAGE---------------------------------------------------------------22 Photography in the Auto Capture Mode [...
  • Page 7 Optical Zoom-----------------------------------------------------------------------24 Digital Zoom-----------------------------------------------------------------------25 Self-timer---------------------------------------------------------------------------26 Flash----------------------------------------------------------------------------------27 Focus Modes------------------------------------------------------------------------29 Exposure Compensation------------------------------------------------------30 Setting the Image Resolution and Quality--------------------------------32 Program Mode [ P ]--------------------------------------------------------------34 Shutter Speed-priority Mode [ Tv ]------------------------------------------34 Aperture-priority Mode [ Av ]-------------------------------------------------35 Full Manual Mode [ M ]----------------------------------------------------------36 Portrait Mode [ ]---------------------------------------------------------------36 Sports Mode [ ]---------------------------------------------------------------37...
  • Page 8 Preview------------------------------------------------------------------------------43 Interval /Count---------------------------------------------------------------------44 Auto Exposure/AutoWhite Balance Settings----------------------------44 White Balance----------------------------------------------------------------------44 Metering-----------------------------------------------------------------------------45 ISO-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------46 Manual White Balance------------------------------------------------------------46 IMAGE PLAYINGBACK [ ----------------------------------------------------47 Playing Back Images (Single-Frame Playback)--------------------------------------------------------47 Voice Recording--------------------------------------------------------------------48 Movie PlayBack -----------------------------------------------------------------49 Thumbnail Display----------------------------------------------------------------51 Playback Zoom---------------------------------------------------------------------52 Slideshow Display----------------------------------------------------------------53 Protecting Images------------------------------------------------------------------54 LCD Brightness--------------------------------------------------------------------55 LCD Monitor Display (Playback Mode)------------------------------------55 ERASING IMAGES [ ]-----------------------------------------------------------56 Erasing Single Image--------------------------------------------------------56 Erasing All Images-------------------------------------------------------------56...
  • Page 9 SET-UP MODE-----------------------------------------------------------------------58 Basic Setting-----------------------------------------------------------------------58 Card Information-----------------------------------------------------------------58 Frame Number Reset-----------------------------------------------------------59 Format------------------------------------------------------------------------------59 Sound--------------------------------------------------------------------------------60 Beep---------------------------------------------------------------------------------60 Auto Power Off-------------------------------------------------------------------61 Custom Setting---------------------------------------------------------------------62 Date/Time---------------------------------------------------------------------------62 System Reset--------------------------------------------------------------------62 Language---------------------------------------------------------------------------63 Video Output-----------------------------------------------------------------------63 System Information---------------------------------------------------------------64 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES/MOVIES TO YOUR COMPUTER-----------------------------------------------------------------------------65 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver--------------------------------------------66 Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer--------------------66 Step 3: Downloading Images/Movies---------------------------------------67 INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE-------------------------------------------------------68 INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA-------------------------------------------------------69...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    This feature helps ensure that your images turn out right. The ViviCam 3930 uses Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards for saving images and movies. Even if the camera’s power is turned OFF, the images saved on the SD Memory Card are not erased.

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or contact your dealer. Digital camera Software CD-ROM A/V cable Camera strap User’s manual Camera pouch USB cable Common Optional Accessories SD Memory Card AC power adapter...

  • Page 12: Getting To Know The Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front View 1. Self-timer/Autofocus LED 2. Optical viewfinder 3. Built-in flash 4. Shutter button 5. Lens/lens cover 6. POWER button 7. Microphone (MIC) 8. Mode dial 9. DC IN 5V terminal 10. USB and A/V OUT terminal...

  • Page 13: Rear View

    Rear View 1. Diopter adjustment dial 2. Viewfinder 3. Viewfinder LED Zoom button 5. Speaker Menu button Arrow button (up) Display button Focus button/macro 8. Strap attachment Arrow button (left) 9. Command dial Exp./back light Delete button 3. SET Set button 11.

  • Page 14: Mode Dial

    Mode Dial Auto mode Sports mode Program mode Night scene mode Tv (Shutter Speed priority) Movie mode Av (Aperture priority) Manual mode Set-up mode PC mode Portrait mode Playback mode...

  • Page 15: Viewfinder Led Indicator

    Viewfinder LED Indicator e t t i t a e t t i g r e t t t t u f l a e t r ) . d i t t i i s s i t c r o r e t r ) .

  • Page 16: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD Monitor Information AUTO capture mode Program/Tv/Av/Manual/Portrait/Sports/Night scene mode...
  • Page 17 Movie mode Playback mode (Standard) Playback mode (Detailed information)

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED You can use either a Lithium Ion battery or an AC power adapter (5 V) to power your camera. Battery power is convenient for capturing images or video clips, while an AC adapter power is useful when transferring images to your computer. Installing the Battery 1.

  • Page 19: Using An Ac Power Adapter

    Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional) 1. Make sure the camera power is off. 2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the DC IN 5V terminal. 3. Connect the other end of the AC power adapter to a power outlet. Note: Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for this camera.

  • Page 20: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery 1. Make sure the camera power is off. 2. Slide the battery/SD Memory Card cover into the direction of the [OPEN] arrow. 3. Insert the battery, noting correct polarity (+ and -). 4. Slide the battery lock lever to adjust the battery. 5.

  • Page 21: Inserting An Sd Memory Card

    Inserting an SD Memory Card All images and video clips taken by the camera are stored on an SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card. If the camera’s power is turned OFF, your images saved on the SD Memory Card will not be lost. An SD Memory Card can be used repeatedly. You may use an SD card up to 512MB so that you can store additional images and video clips.

  • Page 22: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap To prevent accidental dropping of your camera, always use the hand strap. Attach the hand strap as follows: 1. Thread the small loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet on the camera. 2. Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured.

  • Page 23: Capturing Image

    CAPTURING IMAGES Photography in the Auto Capture Mode [ Your camera provides for single-image capture, continuous image capture, and automatic exposure bracketing. It is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a 1.5” full color TFT LCD monitor to compose images. Capturing images using the optical viewfinder without the image LCD will conserve battery power.

  • Page 24: Using The Lcd Monitor

    LCD Monitor 1. Turn the camera on by pressing the POWER button. 2. Set the mode dial to [ By default, the LCD monitor setting is "ON". 3. Compose the picture in the LCD monitor. 4. Press the shutter button down halfway to set exposure and focus, then press down fully to capture the image.

  • Page 25: Optical Zoom

    Optical Zoom When using optical zoom the lens physically moves (zooms). Zoom photography allows you to take telephoto and wide-angle shots. The subject appears closer by pressing the [ ] button and appears farther away by pressing the [ ] button. 1.

  • Page 26: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom Using digital zoom, images can be enlarged even beyond the extent of the optical zoom so that the subject appears even closer. However, the more the image is enlarged, the grainer the image will become. The digital zoom function is only available when the LCD monitor is ON and digital zoom is enabled in the setup process.

  • Page 27: Self-Timer

    Self-timer Using the [ ] self-timer you can select the self-timer delay. You may also use the self-timer for interval shooting. Self-timer settings: [2 sec.] The camera automatically takes an image after two seconds. [10 sec.] The camera automatically takes an image after ten seconds. [10+2 sec.] The camera automatically takes one image after ten seconds, and then another again after two more seconds...

  • Page 28: Flash

    When the images are taken using the LCD monitor, the count down is displayed. In interval mode, the camera will appear to turn itself off between shots. The camera is actually in a power-saving sleep mode between shots. Note: After an image is taken using self-timer, the self-timer mode is turned off. The self-timer is not available in the continuous capture mode.
  • Page 29 The camera has FOUR flash modes: Automatic, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced (fill) Flash, and Off. The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode: Icon Flash Mode Description Automatic The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions. Select this mode for general photography.

  • Page 30: Focus Modes

    Focus Modes 1. Set the mode dial to one of [ ], [ P], [ Tv ], [ Av ], [ M ], [ ], [ ], [ ] and power on the camera. 2. Toggle the [ ] Focus button. The selected focus mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 31: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation This setting [ ] allows you to intentionally lighten or darken the entire image. Use this setting when the optimum brightness (exposure) cannot be obtained, for example, when the brightness between the subject and the background is not balanced or when the subject occupies only an extremely small part of the screen.

  • Page 32: Guidelines For Using Exposure Compensation

    Guidelines for Using Exposure Compensation Positive (+) Compensation • Shooting 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 •...

  • Page 33: Setting The Image Resolution And Quality

    Setting the Image Resolution and Quality Image resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (resolution dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored on an SD Memory Card. Larger resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but take up more memory space.

  • Page 34: Still Images

    The following tables show the approximate number of images or movies that can be stored in a given memory capacity. Still Images Quality mode (Compression Rate) Image Size 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 5M(2560 x 1920) 3M(2048 x 1536) Fine (1/4) 1.2M(1280 x 960) VGA(640 x 480)

  • Page 35: Program Mode

    Program Mode [P] In Program Mode the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. It is possible to change the white balance, metering, and exposure compensation in program mode. 1. Set the mode dial to [P] and power on the camera. 2.

  • Page 36: Aperture-Priority Mode [Av]

    Aperture-priority Mode [Av] In this mode, images are captured with the priority given to aperture. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed according to the aperture. A small aperture value produces a portrait photo with an out-of-focus background, as the depth of field decreases.

  • Page 37: Full Manual Mode

    Full Manual Mode [M] In the full-manual mode you can specify both the aperture and shutter speed values separately before taking an image. Both the aperture value and shutter speed can be changed by rotating the Command dial. 1. Set the mode dial to [M] and power on the camera. 2.

  • Page 38: Sports Mode [ ]

    Sports Mode [ Select Sports mode to take images of fast-moving subjects. Flash photography is not possible in Sports mode as the flash capacitor cannot charge quickly enough. 1. Set the mode dial to [ ] and power on the camera.

  • Page 39: Making Movies

    Making Movies The movie mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of either of 320 x 240 or 160 x 120 pixels. By dialing the MODE switch to the movie [ ] position, the camera can capture short movies along with voice recording. The camera shows the preview image on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 40: Changing The Preset Conditions (In Capture Mode)

    CHANGING THE PRESET CONDITIONS (IN CAPTURE MODE) This menu is for changing the basic settings in the [ ], [ P ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] modes. 1. Set the mode dial to one of [ ], [ ], [ ], [...

  • Page 41: Picture Settings

    Picture Settings The Picture Setting memu contains five items: Size, Quality, Sharpness, Contrast, and Color. Size Select the desired image size (resolution). [2560 x 1920]: 2560 x 1920 pixels [2048 x 1536]: 2048 x 1536 pixels [1280 x 960]: 1280 x 960 pixels [640 x 480]: 640 x 480 pixels Note:...

  • Page 42: Sharpness

    Sharpness Set the level of the image sharpness. [Hard]: Hard effect [Normal] : Normal sharpness (default) [Soft]: Soft effect Note: This function is not available in the movie [ ] mode. Contrast Set the contrast of your images. [Hard]: Hard contrast [Normal]: Automatic (standard) setting (default) [Soft]: Soft contrast...

  • Page 43: Function Settings

    Function Settings The Function Setting contains six items: Capture Mode, Voice Memo, LCD Brightness, Digital Zoom, Preview, and Interval/Count. Capture Mode Set the capture mode. [Single]: One-shot mode (default). [Continuous]: In this mode, up to three images are taken continuously at an interval of approximately 0.5 seconds.

  • Page 44: Lcd Brightness

    LCD Brightness Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by selecting LCD Bright. Press the SET button, and the LCD control is displayed. Press button to darken the LCD monitor, or button to lighten the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor’s adjustment range is -5 to +5. The default value is 0.

  • Page 45: Interval/Count

    Interval/Count This setting allows you to specify the time interval and the maximum number of shots that can be taken using the self-timer/interval feature. Selecting Interval/Count and press the SET button: Press the buttons to change the interval time. [1 Min.]: Recording interval is 1 minute [3 Min.]: Recording interval is 3 minutes [10 Min.]: Recording interval is 10 minutes.

  • Page 46: Metering

    [ Auto ] : Automatic white balance (default). [ Incandescent ]: Incandescent light mode. [ Fluorescent 1 ]: Reddish fluorescent light mode. [ Fluorescent 2 ]: Bluish fluorescent light mode. [ Day Light ]: Daylight mode. [ Cloudy ]: Cloudy mode. [ Manual ]: Manual mode.

  • Page 47: Iso

    You may set the photographic sensitivity of your camera. [100]: Equivalent to color ISO100. [200]: High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO200. [400]: High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO400. [Auto]: Automatically set between ISO 100 to ISO 400. Note: In [ ], [ ], [ ], [...

  • Page 48: Image Playingback [ ]

    IMAGE PLAYBACK [ Playing Back Your Images (Single-Frame Playback) Playing back still images one image at a time: 1. Set the mode dial to playback [ ] and power on the camera. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 49: Voice Recording

    Voice Recording You may record sound to be associated with an image at the time of playback. By pressing the shutter button while playing back an image, voice may be recorded. When pressing the shutter button down fully “VOICE RECORDING” is indicated on the LCD monitor for 10 seconds.

  • Page 50: Movie Playback

    Movie Play Back You may playback movies that you have recorded. The movies made at FULL resolution (320 x 240) are displayed on the entire LCD display, while those made at HALF resolution (160 x 120) are displayed in the center of the LCD screen. 1.
  • Page 51 You can control movie playback as follows: During During During During During During While playback pause playback playback reverse reverse stopped playback 2x playback 4x button 2x-speed 1-frame 4x-speed Playback 2x-speed 2x-speed playback feed playback playback playback button Reverse Reverse Reverse Reverse Reverse...

  • Page 52: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail Display 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. Set the mode dial to [ ] and power on the camera.

  • Page 53: Playback Zoom

    Zoom Playback The camera has the ability to zoom (enlarge) images during playback at 2X or 4X. When reviewing an image, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. Movies cannot be displayed using the zoom playback feature. 1.

  • Page 54: Slideshow Display

    Slideshow Display The slideshow function enables you to playback your images in sequential order as a slide show. This is a very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentation. 1. Set the mode dial to [ ] and power on the camera.

  • Page 55: Protecting Images

    Protect The protect function allows you to protect an image or movie file from erasure. Follow the steps below to protect an image or movie: 1. Set the mode dial to playback [ ] and power on the camera. Protect 2.

  • Page 56: Lcd Brightness

    LCD Brightness You may adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. This adjustment does not affect the brightness or exposure of the image to be recorded. The adjustment range is -5 to +5. 1. Set the mode dial to playback [ ] and power LCD Bright.

  • Page 57: Erasing Images[ ]

    ERASING IMAGES[ ] The erase [ ] button provides for image file erasure. Pressing the erase [ button in capture mode, the last image appears on the LCD display as candidate for erasure. 1. Set the mode dial to playback [ ] and power on the camera.

  • Page 58: Erasing Selected Image

    Erasing a Selected Image Select: Erase a selected image. a. Select [Select] and press the SET button to confirm the selection. Thumbnail display and [ ] appear on the LCD monitor. b. Use the buttons to select the image you want to erase and press the [ ] button to confirm the selection.

  • Page 59: Set-Up Mode

    SET-UP MODE This set-up feature allows you specify and adjust settings for using your camera in addition to image-related settings. You may select personal preferences for your camera using Set-up mode. Basic Setting The Basic Setting contains six items: Card Information, Frame Number Reset, Format, Sound, Beep, and Auto Power Off.

  • Page 60: Frame Number Reset

    Frame Number Reset Reset the frame number. Default reset: Folder number is 100 and file number is 0001. 1. Set the mode dial to [SET-UP] and power on the camera. 2. Use the buttons to select Fr. No. Reset. 3. Press the SET button. Frame Number Reset menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 61: Sound

    Sound Turns the camera speaker ON/OFF. 1. Set the mode dial to [SET-UP] and power on the camera. 2. Use the buttons to select Sound. 3. Press the SET button. The pull down menu for Sound is displayed on the LCD. 4.

  • Page 62: Auto Power Off

    Auto Power Off If no camera button is pressed for a defined period of time while the camera is on, the camera turns off automatically to conserve power. The default value is 1 minute. You may select other time periods. 1.

  • Page 63: Custom Setting

    Custom Settings The Custom Setting contains five items: Date/Time, System Reset, Language, Video Output, and System Information. Date/Time Set the Date and Time. 1. Set the mode dial to [SET-UP] and power on the camera. 2. Use the buttons to select Date/Time. 3.

  • Page 64: Language

    Language You may choose one of several languages for the on-screen display operating language. 1. Set the mode dial to [SET-UP] and power on the camera. 2. Use the buttons to select the desired Language. 3. Press the SET button. The pull down menu for Language is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 65: System Information

    System Information Displays the camera firmware version information. 1. Set the mode dial to [SET-UP] and power on the camera. 2. Use the buttons to select System Info. 3. Press the SET button. The camera firmware version is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 66: Transferring Recorded Images/Movies To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES/ MOVIES TO YOUR COMPUTER You can share recorded images movies 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/movies. To transfer images/movies from the camera to your computer, follow these steps: Step 1:Installing the USB driver (Windows 98 and Mac OS 8.6 users only) Step 2:Connecting the camera to your computer...

  • Page 67: Step 1: Installing The Usb Driver

    Step 1: Installing the USB Driver Windows 98 computers The USB driver on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 computers. Installing the USB driver on computers running Windows 2000/ME/XP is not necessary. 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 68: Step 3: Downloading Images/Movies

    5. Look for a new “removable disk” icon. This “removable disk” is actually the memory (or memory card) in your camera. Typically, the camera will be assigned drive letter “e” or higher. 6. Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder. 7.

  • Page 69: Installing Photosuite

    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.

  • Page 70: Installing Photovista

    INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA PhotoVista is a very powerful program that allows you to make panoramic images. With PhotoVista you can create full 360 degree panoramic images by stitching together images taken with your camera. Get your images ready and go explore this amazing program.

  • Page 71: Connecting The Camera To Other Devices

    CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES...

  • Page 72: Camera Specifications

    CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/1.8” CCD 5.25 megapixel LCD monitor 1.5” full color TFT Optical viewfinder Real image viewfinder Image quality Fine/Standard/Economy Image resolution <Still image> 2560x1920, 2048x1536, 1280x960, 640x480 <Movie image> 320x240, 160x120 Image storage SD Memory Card (up to 512MB) File formats DCF, EXIF, AVI for movies Lens...

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