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Vivicam 3746

User Manual

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040116E

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Vivicam 3746 User Manual English 040116E...
  • 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 TRADEMARK INFORMATION Microsoft ® and Windows Corporation. ® Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. is a trademark. PhotoSuite and PhotoVista are trademarks. Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
  • Page 4 WARNINGS Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke (or an unusual odor), if it becomes unusually hot to be touched, produces a peculiar noise, or exhibits any other abnormal conditions. Operating the camera in any of these circumstances may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
  • 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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ... 7 Overview ... 7 Package Contents ... 7 Optional Accessories ... 7 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ... 8 Front View ... 8 Rear View ... 9 Controller ... 9 Mode Dial ... 10 LED Indicators and Beeper Function ...
  • Page 7 INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE .. 41 INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA ... 42 USER’S MANUAL ... 43 INSTALLING ACROBAT READER ... 44 MENU OPTIONS ... 45 Record Menus ... 45 IMAGE SIZE ... 45 QUALITY ... 46 DIGITAL ZOOM ... 46 LCD BRIGHTNESS ... 46 Manual Record Menus ...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview Your new digital camera delivers high quality, 2048 x 1536 resolution images using a 3.1 Megapixels CCD sensor. Using either the optical viewfinder or the 1.5" TFT color image LCD monitor, you can compose images and then examine them in detail.

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1. Speaker 2. Shutter button 3. Flash 4. Battery cover door 5. Power indicator 6. Power switch 7. Self-timer LED 8. Viewfinder window 9. Microphone 10. Autofocus Optical Zoom Lens 11. DC-in connector 12.

  • Page 10: Rear View

    Rear View 1. Viewfinder 2. LED indicator 3. SD card door 4. Strap eyelet 5. A/V OUT (Audio/Video) Out terminal Menu button Controller Delete button Display button Zoom in button Zoom out button 11. Controller 12. Mode dial 13. LCD monitor 14.

  • Page 11: Mode Dial

    Mode Dial Mode Playback Mode Record Mode Manual Record Mode Setup Mode Movie Mode LED Indicators and Beeper Function Indicator Power indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator Self-timer indicator Blinking red —...

  • Page 12: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD Monitor Information These indicators are displayed when recording still images: 1. Battery level Full battery power Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power 2. Hand shake (slow shutter speed warning) 3. Flash modes Automatic Red-eye reduction Slow synchro Fill flash (on) Flash off 4.
  • Page 13 These indicators are displayed when playing back still images: 1. Battery level Full battery power Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power 2. Playback mode 3. File (image) number 4. Image size 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480 5.
  • Page 14 These indicators are displayed when recording video clips: 1. Battery level Full battery power Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power 2. Press the shutter button to start recording a video clip 3. White balance Automatic Shade Tungsten Fluorescent 1 Fluorescent 2 4.
  • Page 15 These indicators are displayed when playing back video clips: 1. Battery level Full battery power Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power 2. Press the button to play back recorded video clips 3. Movie mode 4. File (movie) number 5.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED You can use either 2 AA size batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH), one CR-V3, or an AC power adapter (optional accessory) to power the camera. Battery power is convenient for capturing images or video clips while an AC power adapter is useful whentransferring images to your computer.

  • Page 17: Attaching The Camera Strap

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

  • Page 18: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The date and time setting screen will automatically appear: When first turning the camera on; When turning the power on after leaving the camera without a battery for an extended period of time. To adjust the Date or Time at any other time: 1.

  • Page 19: Record Mode

    RECORD MODE Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a 1.5" LCD monitor to compose images. Capturing images using the optical viewfinder will conserve battery power. If your batteries are low, it is recommended that you only compose images using the viewfinder.

  • Page 20: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD Monitor Using the LCD monitor can help you to confirm an image while capturing images, to replay recorded images and video clips or to adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text, and numbers that are displayed on the LCD monitor will vary according to the current settings.

  • Page 21: 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. Using digital zoom, images appear even closer. Whereas digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixilated (grainier) the image will appear.

  • Page 22: Self-Timer

    Self-Timer When the self-timer is set, the camera automatically takes a shot after 10 or 2 seconds. This allows you to get into the scene when capturing group images. 1. Secure your camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2.

  • Page 23: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode Use the macro mode to capture a close-up of the subject, such as flowers or insects. 1. Set the mode dial to the Manual Record mode. 2. Press the Macro button. icon appears on the LCD monitor. 3. Compose the image. 4.
  • Page 24 The camera has five flash modes: Automatic, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro, Fill Flash (on), and Flash off. The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash Mode Automatic Red-Eye Reduction Slow Synchro Fill Flash (on) Flash Off Description The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions.

  • Page 25: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    Setting Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on an SD memory card. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images.
  • Page 26 Number of Recordable Images The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the internal memory or the SD memory card at the camera’s image quality and size settings. The number of recordable images will vary depending on the visual complexity of the subject and the capacity of the memory card.

  • Page 27: Capturing Images Manually

    Capturing Images Manually You can take images by manually adjusting conditions such as EV compensation, white balance and sharpness. For EV compensation, white balance or sharpness information, refer to the appropriate section of this manual. To Take Images Manually: 1. Slide the camera.

  • Page 28: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE In the mode, you can view your images or play back video clips. This mode also provides for enlargement, thumbnail image-display, and slide shows. The thumbnail view allows you to quickly search for an image that you want. Playing Back Captured Images (Single-Frame Playback) Play back still images one image at a time.

  • Page 29: 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. Slide the camera. 2. Set the mode dial to the The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 30: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. 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.

  • Page 31: 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 reviewing images and for presentations. 1. Slide the camera. 2. Set the mode dial to the 3.

  • Page 32: Movie Mode

    MOVIE MODE Recording Video Clips The movie mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320x240 pixels. Voice can also be recorded. 1. Slide the switch and power on the camera. 2. Set the mode dial to the The recordable movie time displays on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 33: Viewing Video Clips

    Viewing Video Clips Play back video clips recorded on the camera. Voice is also played back. To view video clips, follow the steps below. 1. Set the mode dial to the with the camera powered on. 2. Select the video clip that you want to view by using the 3.

  • Page 34: Deleting Images/Video Clips

    Deleting Images and Video Clips You can delete one image or video clip or all images and video clips at once by pressing the delete button. To delete one image/video clip at a time: 1. Set the mode dial to the Manual Record mode or the Playback mode.

  • Page 35: To Delete All Images/Video Clips At Once

    To delete all images/video clips at once: 1. Set the mode dial to the Manual mode or the mode. 2. Press the delete button. 3. Select DELETE ALL by using the buttons, and then press the 4. “DELETE ALL?” message appears on the image.

  • Page 36: Formatting An Sd Memory Card

    Formatting an SD Memory Card Formatting an SD card will erase all the images and data on the SD memory card. Be sure the SD memory card is properly inserted into the camera before formatting 1. Set the mode dial to the Manual Record mode or the Playback mode.

  • Page 37: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images This feature prevents (protects) images from accidental erasure. 1. Set the mode dial to the 2. Select the image that you want to protect by using the 3. Press the menu button. 4. Select “PROTECT” by using the buttons, and press the 5.

  • Page 38: Transferring Recorded Images And Video Clips To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING RECORDED 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. First, you need to connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable and then transfer your recorded images and video clips to your computer’s hard disk.

  • Page 39: Step 1: Installing The Usb Driver

    USB drivers. 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select and double-click “Digital Camera Driver Installer “. 3. Select “Install Location” and click “Install”.

  • Page 40: Step 2: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer

    Step 2: Connecting the Camera 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. 3.

  • Page 41: Step 3: Downloading Images/Video Clips

    Step 3: Downloading Images/Video Clips When the camera 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” (“untitled” disk on a Macintosh) to your computer hard drive.

  • Page 42: 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. To Install PhotoSuite 1.

  • Page 43: Installing Photovista

    INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA PhotoVista is an easy-to-use program that lets you create spectacular 360° panoramic images in a snap. When you view these panoramas, you get the experience of being totally immersed 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 44: User's Manual

    USER’S MANUAL A copy of the user’s manual 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. The only requirement for viewing the User’s Manual on the CD-ROM is that you have Acrobat Reader installed in your computer.

  • Page 45: Installing Acrobat Reader

    INSTALLING ACROBAT READER The supplied CD-ROM contains the user’s manual in PDF format, allowing you to read and print if you have Acrobat Reader installed in your computer. Follow the steps below to install Acrobat Reader first. 1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 46: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Record Menus Record menu items: IMAGE SIZE, QUALITY, DIGITAL ZOOM and LCD BRIGHTNESS. 1. Set the mode dial to the 2. Press the menu button. 3. Select the desired menu item by using the buttons, and press the 4.

  • Page 47: Quality

    QUALITY Set the quality (compression ratio) at which the image is to be captured. ] : Fine ] : Normal ] : Basic DIGITAL ZOOM You can take digital zoom shots by activating the digital zoom function. [OFF] : Disable digital zoom [ON] : Enable digital zoom LCD BRIGHTNESS...

  • Page 48: Manual Record Menus

    Manual Record Menus Manual Record menu items: IMAGE SIZE, QUALITY, EV COMPENSATION, WHITE BALANCE, DIGITAL ZOOM, LCD BRIGHTNESS and SHARPNESS. 1. Set the mode dial to the mode. 2. Press the menu button. 3. Select the desired menu item by using the buttons, and press the 4.

  • Page 49: Image Size

    IMAGE SIZE Refer to “IMAGE SIZE” in Record menu. QUALITY Refer to “QUALITY” in Record menu. EV COMPENSATION Your camera adjusts the exposure of each scene automatically. However, if the subject is very dark, or very bright, you may override the camera automatic exposure determination to make the subject brighter or darker.

  • Page 50: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE The human eye adapts to changes in light so that white objects still appear white even when the light changes. With cameras, however, the color of the subject is influenced by the color (also known as “temperature”) of the light surrounding it.

  • Page 51: Lcd Brightness

    LCD BRIGHTNESS Refer to “LCD BRIGHTNESS” in Record menu. SHARPNESS Set the level of image sharpness. [HARD] : Sharpen the edge of the image detail [NORMAL] : Leave the image detail as captured [SOFT] : Soften the edge of the image detail for special effect...

  • Page 52: Movie Menus

    Movie Menus Movie menu items: EV COMPENSATION, WHITE BALANCE and LCD BRIGHTNESS. 1. Set the mode dial to the 2. Press the menu button. 3. Select the desired menu item by using the buttons, and press the 4. Change the setting by using the buttons and then press the To exit from the menu mode at anytime, press the...

  • Page 53: Playback Menus

    Playback Menus Playback menu items: SLIDE SHOW, PROTECT, LCD BRIGHTNESS and COPY TO SD CARD. 1. Set the mode dial to the 2. Press the menu button. 3. Move to the desired menu item by using the buttons, and press the 4.

  • Page 54: Copy To Sd Card

    COPY TO SD CARD This feature allows you to copy your images from the camera’s internal memory to a memory card. Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some images in internal memory. [NO] : Does not copy the images [YES] : Copy all images to the memory card...

  • Page 55: Setup Menus

    Setup Menus Setup menu items: BEEP, AUTO POWER OFF, RESET, DATE TYPE, DATE SETUP, VIDEO MODE, FRAME NO. RESET, LANGUAGE and VERSION. 1. Set the mode dial to the Setup mode. 2. Select the desired menu item by using the buttons, and press the button.

  • Page 56: Auto Power Off

    AUTO POWER OFF If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the camera is automatically turned off. This feature is useful to conserve battery life. [1 MIN], [3 MIN], [5 MIN] RESET This function will restore all the parameters to the default settings.

  • Page 57: Video Mode

    VIDEO MODE In order to play back images and movies on a TV you must select the video output standard according to the country in which your camera is used. [NTSC] : Select this standard when located in the U.S.A., Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Central America, or Mexico.

  • Page 58: Connecting Your Camera To Other Devices

    CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES...

  • Page 59: Camera Specifications

    CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Item Image sensor Effective pixels Image size Image quality Recording media Lens Flash effective range LCD monitor Self-timer Zoom Exposure compensation Auto; White Balance Compressed format Standards Interface Operating environment Power Tripod socket Dimensions Weight * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Description 1/2.7"...

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