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  • Page 1 Vivicam 3665 User Manual English 021009...
  • Page 2 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 3 WARNINGS Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke, becomes unusually hot to be touched, emitting any unusual odor or noise, or if it is in any other abnormal states. Operating the camera in any of these situations may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
  • Page 4 CAUTIONS Do not place this camera in damp or dusty locations. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not place this 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK START ... 7 Recording images/movie files ... 7 Playing images ... 8 INTRODUCTION ... 9 Package contents ... 9 Optional accessories ... 9 Connecting this camera to other devices ... 10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ... 11 Front view ...
  • Page 6 Manual record menu ... 31 IMAGE PLAYBACK ... 33 Single-frame playback ... 33 Zoom playback ... 34 Thumbnail display ... 35 Slideshow display ... 36 Deleting images ... 37 Playback menu ... 38 MOVIE RECORDING ... 40 Movie recording ... 40 Movie playback ...
  • Page 7 System requirements for videoconferencing ... 54 Step 1: Installing the PC camera driver . 55 Step 2: Connecting this camera to your computer ... 56 Step 3: Running software application (for example: Windows NetMeeting) ... 57 SPECIFICATIONS ... 58...

  • Page 8: Quick Start

    QUICK START Recording images/movie files Power on the camera. Set the mode dial to record mode or manual record mode or movie mode. To zoom in on the subject, press the button. To zoom out on the subject, press the button.

  • Page 9: Playing Images

    Playing images Playback shortcut You can view the last recorded image on the LCD monitor by pressing the modes. Set the mode dial to mode. The last image will display on the LCD monitor. Press the buttons to select your desired image. To select the next image, press the To select the previous image, press the button.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Package contents Digital camera USB cable Video cable Software CD-ROM User’s manual Wrist strap Lens cap with lens strap Optional accessories Memory card AC power adapter Camera pouch 4xAA alkaline batteries...

  • Page 11: Connecting This Camera To Other Devices

    Connecting this camera to other devices Camera Computer Downloading/Editing images on a computer DPOF Printer/Card Printer Printing images NTSC/PAL Viewing images on TV CD-RW Recording images onto CD...

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front view Status LCD Mode dial Shutter button Strap eyelet Menu button Quality/ Resolution button Flash mode button Flash Viewfinder window Self-timer lamp Lens...

  • Page 13: Rear View

    Rear view Zoom in button) Wide-angle button Zoom out button) Delete button Power switch Card cover Arrow button (up) Arrow button (right)/ Telephoto button...

  • Page 14: Mode Dial

    Mode dial Manual record mode Record mode Mode Record mode Manual record mode Playback mode Movie mode Setup mode Description camera automatically sets the focusing and exposure in this mode, is suitable for quick shooting allows you to manually adjust the white balance and exposure compensation during photography allows you to view the recorded images/movie files allows you to record moving images in AVI format...

  • Page 15: Led Indicators

    LED indicators Color LED1 Orange LED1 Orange LED1 Orange LED1 Orange LED1 Orange LED2 Green LED2 Green Self-timer *(3) represents the camera beeps three times *(1) represents the camera beeps one time Status Description Power on Blinking When detecting the system error Flash charging Blinking Image processing...

  • Page 16: Status Lcd

    No battery power Low battery power Medium battery power Full battery power Battery check...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Choose either one of the following methods for the power supply. Installing the batteries 1. Make sure the camera is off. 2. Unlock and slide the battery cover in the direction of the open arrow. 3. Insert the batteries (Alkaline or Lithium) according to the po- larity marks (+ or -) shown on the inner side of the battery cover.

  • Page 18: Loading The Memory Card

    Loading the memory card Use the memory card to record and store images. 1. Make sure the camera is off. 2. Open the card cover. 3. Insert the memory card in the direction of the arrow. 4. Close the card cover. Attaching the strap 1.

  • Page 19: Setting The Language And Date/Time

    Setting the language and date/time When this camera is first powered on, it will enter the LANGUAGE and DATE/TIME settings. Set your desired language to display all settings on the LCD monitor and the correct time if needed. To set the LANGUAGE: 1.

  • Page 20: Image Recording

    IMAGE RECORDING Auto photography In this mode, exposure (combination of shutter speed and aperture) is automatically controlled. Suitable for quick shooting, auto photography allows you to take pictures without using any manual adjustments. Viewfinder photography You can extend the battery time by turning off the LCD monitor and taking pictures using the viewfinder instead.

  • Page 21: Lcd Monitor Photography

    LCD monitor photography LCD monitor is easier and convenient for users to compose a picture and examine all details while photographing. 1. Power on the camera. 2. Set the mode dial to the 3. Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor. 4.

  • Page 22: Quick Playback

    Quick playback This camera is equipped with the button, allowing the most recent image to be displayed on the LCD monitor in the modes. With the button, however, you can only view the last recorded image. For all images playback, go to the mode.

  • Page 23: Zoom Photography

    Zoom photography The lens moves during the zoom photography. Zoom photography allows you to take zoom shots and wide-angle shots. The subject appears closer by pressing the away by pressing the 1. Power on the camera. 2. Set the mode dial to the 3.

  • Page 24: Digital Zoom Photography

    Digital zoom photography The digital zoom is available when the LCD monitor is on and the digital zoom is set to on in the record menu/manual record menu. This mode enlarges the subject and makes it appearing even closer. 1. Power on the camera. 2.

  • Page 25: Self-Timer Photography

    Self-timer photography When the self-timer is used, the shutter automatically releases after 10 seconds. With this design, you can get in the frame when taking group pictures. 1. Power on the camera. 2. Set the mode dial to the 3. Press the button.

  • Page 26: Macro Photography

    Macro photography Macro photography is used when the distance to the subject is between 20 and 60cm. This mode is useful especially for recording small things, like flowers or insects. 1. Power on the camera. 2. Set the mode dial to the 3.

  • Page 27: Flash Photography

    Flash photography The flash is designed to function automatically in dark places (default setting: Auto). To suit the different conditions, however, you can change the flash modes. 1. Power on the camera. 2. Set the mode dial to the 3. Press the button several times to select your desired mode.

  • Page 28: Setting The Image Resolution And Quality

    Setting the image resolution and quality Set the resolution (number of pixels) and quality (compression ratio) of the image to be recorded. You can improve the image quality by adding up the values if necessary or reduce them to save memory space.
  • Page 29 Image Compression Ratio: Resolution Quality 1600x1200 800x600 1600x1200 800x600 1600x1200 800x600 Quality: : Basic : Normal : Fine Compression ratio Estimated images (Internal memory) (Memory card) (4MB) 16:1 16:1 12:1 12:1 Estimated images...

  • Page 30: Record Menu

    Record menu 1. Set the mode dial to the 2. Press the button and record menu appears. 3. Select your desired item with the 4. Change the settings with the button to confirm. It will return to the 5. If you do not want to make any changes while entering the menu settings screen, you can press the select EXIT and press the LCD BRIGHTNESS...

  • Page 31: Manual Photography

    Manual photography You can take pictures by manually adjusting conditions such as the white balance and exposure compensation. This is called manual photography. 1. Power on the camera. 2. Set the mode dial to the 3. Press the button and manual record menu appears. 4.

  • Page 32: Manual Record Menu

    Manual record menu Users can manually set the image quality, exposure, white balance and other settings in manual record menu. 1. Set the mode dial to the 2. Press the button and manual record menu appears. 3. Select your desired item with the 4.
  • Page 33 DIGITAL ZOOM If the digital zoom is activated, you can take digital zoom shots. [ON]: enable digital zoom, [OFF]: disable digital zoom WHITE BALANCE When the brightness of the light changes, our eyes adapt so that the white object remains white. For digital still cameras, they can also see the white object as white by averaging the light around the subject.

  • Page 34: Image Playback

    IMAGE PLAYBACK Single-frame playback Plays back one image at a time. 1. Set the mode dial to the The last recorded image (movie file) appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Select your desired image with the button: displays the previous image button: displays the next image NOTE You can also view the images on your TV screen via connection with the video cable.

  • Page 35: Zoom Playback

    Zoom playback This mode allows you to zoom in on the selected portion of the image with 4X magnification to check for small details. 1. Set the mode dial to the 2. Select the image you want to enlarge with the button.

  • Page 36: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail display Thumbnail display allows you to simultaneously view nine small representations of images on the LCD monitor. You can speed up your search for your desired image by employing this function. 1. Set the mode dial to the 2. Press the button and image information appears.

  • Page 37: Slideshow Display

    Slideshow display Slideshow function is useful and convenient for checking recorded images and for presentations. 1. Set the mode dial to the 2. Press the button and playback menu appears. 3. Select SLIDE SHOW. 4. Select the playback interval with the press the button to confirm.

  • Page 38: Deleting Images

    Deleting images To delete one image at a time: 1. Set the mode dial to the 2. Select your desired image to be deleted. 3. Press the button and the “DELETE THIS?” message appears. 4. Select [YES] to confirm the deletion (or select [NO] to cancel). A next image appears.

  • Page 39: Playback Menu

    Playback menu 1. Set the mode dial to the 2. Press the button and playback menu appears. 3. Select your desired item with the 4. Change the settings with the button to confirm. It will return to the 5. If you do not want to make any changes while entering the menu settings screen, you can press the select EXIT and press the LCD BRIGHTNESS...
  • Page 40 DPOF (DIGITAL PRINT ORDER FORMAT) DPOF enables you to print the images directly from the DPOF-compatible printers by simply inserting the memory card into the printer and do the necessary settings. [PRINT QUANTITY]: allows you to select the image quantity from 1~9 [PRINT SIZE]: allows you to select the image size (standard, 3x5, 4x6, 5x7, 8x10) [PRINT INDEX]: allows you to select to print the photo in index format [PRINT ENABLE]: If you select “ENABLE”...

  • Page 41: Movie Recording

    MOVIE RECORDING Movie recording Moving images are recorded in AVI format at the resolution of 320 x 240. 1. Power on the camera. 2. Set the mode dial to the 3. Press and hold the shutter button down halfway to focus the subject.

  • Page 42: Movie Playback

    Movie playback To view the recorded movie files, follow the steps below. 1. Set the mode dial to the mode. 2. Select your desired movie file with the button. 3. Press the shutter button to start. 4. To pause/continue movie playback midway, press the shutter button again. 5.

  • Page 43: Movie Menu

    Movie menu 1. Set the mode dial to the mode. 2. Press the button and movie menu appears. 3. Select your desired item with the button and press the button to confirm. 4. Change the settings with the button and press the button to confirm.

  • Page 44: Setup Mode

    SETUP MODE The setup menu is used to adjust the camera settings. To change the setting: 1. Set the mode dial to the mode and SETUP menu appears. 2. Select your desired item with the button. 3. Change the settings with the button and press the button to confirm.
  • Page 45 VIDEO MODE Sets the video output format for displaying recorded images on a TV. [NTSC]: NTSC video format is used in US, CANADA, JAPAN. [PAL]: PAL video format is used in EUROPE. USB MODE [DISK DEVICE]: This mode allows you to download camera images to your computer. [PC CAMERA]: This mode allows you to have net-meetings with co-workers around the world and hold face-to-face conversations with friends and family.
  • Page 46 The default values for this camera: Item Description Image resolution 1600x1200 Image quality Fine Flash Auto LCD brightness Quick view White balance Auto EV compensation Slide show delay 4 seconds Auto power off Battery: 3 min; AC power adapter: 30 min Sound Focus Auto...

  • Page 47: Transferring Images To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING IMAGES TO YOUR COMPUTER Images can be transferred to a computer via the USB cable. When this camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable, the “PC” indicator shows on the status LCD. To transfer images to a computer, follow the steps below: Step 1: Installing the USB driver Step 2: Connecting this camera to your computer Step 3: Downloading images...

  • Page 48: Step 1: Installing The Usb Driver On Windows

    Step 1: Installing the USB driver on Windows 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.

  • Page 49: Step 2: Connecting This Camera To Your Computer

    Step 2: Connecting this camera to your computer 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 2. Power on the camera. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connec- tor on the camera.

  • Page 50: Step 3: Downloading Images

    Step 3: Downloading images When the camera is powered on and connected to your computer, it is viewed as a disk drive. You can download images by coping them from the “removable disk” (“untitled” disk on a Macintosh) to your hard drive or to another kind of disk. Windows computers Open the “removable disk”, select your desired images, and then choose “Copy”...

  • Page 51: Editing Images

    EDITING IMAGES Installing MGI PhotoSuite MGI PhotoSuite is a very user-friendly image-editing program. With PhotoSuite, you can breezily retouch, compose and organize your images in just seconds. It contains a variety of templates, such as photo frames, birthday cards, calendars and other fun stuff. Get your images ready and go explore this amazing program.

  • Page 52: Installing Mgi Photovista

    Installing MGI PhotoVista MGI PhotoVista is an easy-to-use program that lets you create spectacular 360 ages in a snap. When you view these panoramas, you get the experience of being totally im- mersed 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 53: Using User's Manual

    USING USER’S MANUAL The user’s manual on the supplied CD-ROM is a comprehensive instruction document that guides users to operate this camera easily. It’s also very helpful in case your paper-based user’s manual is missing. To view, navigate and print the electronic file, however, you’ll have to install the Acro- bat Reader first.

  • Page 54: Installing Acrobat Reader

    INSTALLING ACROBAT READER Install the Acrobat Reader before reading the user’s manual. 1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2. Click “Install Acrobat Reader”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 55: Using This Camera As A Pc Camera

    USING THIS CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA This camera can act as a PC camera, allowing you to hold a videoconference and talk to busi- ness associates over the Internet or corporate Intranet, or conduct real-time conversation with friends or family. To use this camera as a PC camera, follow the steps below: Step 1: Installing the PC camera driver Step 2: Connecting this camera to your computer...

  • Page 56: Step 1: Installing The Pc Camera Driver

    Step 1: Installing the PC camera driver The PC camera driver on the supplied CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows. The PC camera func- tion provided on this camera is not supported by Macintosh platform. 1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 57: Step 2: Connecting This Camera To Your Computer

    Step 2: Connecting this camera to your computer Before connecting this camera to your computer, make sure “PC CAMERA” in the SETUP menu is selected and confirmed. 1. Power on the camera. 2. Set the mode dial to the appears. 3.

  • Page 58: Step 3: Running Software Application (For Example: Windows Netmeeting)

    Step 3: Running software application To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconferencing: 1. Launch Windows NetMeeting. (Start Programs Accessories 2. Click the Start video button to view live video. 3. Click the Place Call button. 4. Type the e-mail address or the network address of the computer that you are calling. 5.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Image sensor Image resolution Lens Shutter speed Zoom File format Memory Operating environment Description 1/2.7" CCD sensor with 2.1 mega pixels 24-Bit color (RGB) 1600x1200 800x600 Auto focus zoom lens -f:5.4~16.2mm -focus distance: 0.2m~infinity -Aperture ratio: F2.8/F5.6 (W), F4.4/F8.6 (T) 1/10~1/800 sec.
  • Page 60 Item Description Software MGI PhotoSuite SE, MGI PhotoVista V2.02 LCD monitor 1.6" color TFT LCD Built-in flash Auto, Red-eye reduction, Forced flash, Off Self-timer 10 sec. delay Exposure Auto; Manual: 0.3 EV step, -1.8 ~ +1.8EV White balance Auto; Manual: Sun, Shade, Fluorescent, Tungsten Language supported English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese...

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