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Vivitar Vivicam 3915 User Manual

Vivitar vivicam 3915: user guide
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NOTICE

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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.
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  • Page 1: Fcc Statement

    NOTICE FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 2: Read This First

    This User’s Manual is a general reference guide for the product. The product and accessories that come with your ViviCam 3915 may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera. This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase. Use the correct AC adapter only(available from Vivitar Corporation) with the indicated power supply voltage.
  • Page 4 Cautions Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Multi-Selector Panel ... 11 LED Indicators ... 12 Scene Modes ... 13 LCD Monitor Information ... 14 PREPARING YOUR VIVICAM 3915 ... 19 Installing the Batteries ... 19 Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory available from Vivitar Corporation) ... 20 Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) ...
  • Page 6 TRANSFERRING IMAGES AND VIDEO CLIPS TO YOUR COMPUTER...49 INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE...53 INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA...54 INSTALLING ACROBAT READER...55 USING THE USER'S MANUAL...56 LIST OF MENU OPTIONS...57 Capture Menu...57 Playback Menu...63 Video Clip Menu...64 Setup Menu...65 CONNECTING YOUR VIVICAM 3915 TO OTHER DEVICES...67 VIVICAM 3915 SPECIFICATIONS...68...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview Your new ViviCam 3915 delivers high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images using a 5.0 Megapixel CCD sensor. Using either the optical viewfinder or the color image LCD monitor, 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 8: Package Contents

    Package Contents Carefully unpack your ViviCam 3915 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 to your dealer. Digital Camera User’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Components Guide

    COMPONENTS GUIDE Front View 1. Battery/SD card cover 2. Shutter button 3. Power button 4. Flash 5. Viewfinder window 6. Lens 7. Focus switch 8. Self-timer LED 9. Lens cover...

  • Page 10: Rear View

    Rear View 1. Strap eyelet 2. Viewfinder 3. LED indicator 4. LCD monitor 5. MODE button 6. MENU button 7. Multi-Selector 8. Tripod socket 9. Port cover USB/VIDEO Out DC-IN...

  • Page 11: Multi-Selector Panel

    Multi-Selector Panel Arrow button (Up) Thumbnail button Arrow button (Right) Display button OK button Digital zoom button Arrow button (Down) Flash button Delete button Arrow button (Left) Self-timer...

  • Page 12: Led Indicators

    The ViviCam 3915 is powered and ready Camera error Charging the flash Image is being recorded to the memory card USB communication/transfer in progress The ViviCam 3915 is ready to record images (or movies) The self-timer function is activated Error message Valid button event...

  • Page 13: Scene Modes

    Scene Modes Select the scene mode suitable for the occasion or situation. Mode 1. [ ] Auto mode 2. [ ] Sports mode 3. [ ] Night Scene mode 4. [ ] Portrait mode 5. [ ] Landscape mode 6. [ ] Back Light mode Description Select this option to leave all the adjustments to...

  • Page 14: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD Monitor Information These indicators are displayed when recording still images: 1. Scene mode ] Auto mode ] Sports mode ] Night Scene mode ] Portrait mode ] Landscape mode ] Back Light mode 2. Image resolution ] 2560X1920 ] 2048X1536 ] 1600X1200 ]1280X960 ] 640X480...
  • Page 15 These indicators are displayed when recording still images: 11. [ ] Adapter indicator/ Battery level ] Fully battery level ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power 12. [ ] Self-timer mode 13. [ ] Portrait mode icon 14.
  • Page 16 These indicators are displayed when playing images back: 22/26 1. [ ] Card indicator 2. [ ] Protect indicator 3. Current image/total number of images 4. [ ] Adapter indicator/ Battery level ] Fully battery level ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power...
  • Page 17 These indicators are displayed when recording video clips: 1. Movie mode 2. Recording indicator 3. Video counter 4. [ 5. [ 6. [ ] Card indicator ] Adapter indicator/ Battery level ] Fully battery level ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power ] Portrait mode icon...
  • Page 18 These indicators are displayed when playing video clips back: 00:00 1.Recorded time ] Card indicator 3. [ ] Adapter indicator/ Battery level ] Fully battery level ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power...

  • Page 19: Preparing Your Vivicam 3915

    NiMH rechargeable batteries offer improved performance and economy. Battery power is convenient for capturing images or recording video clips. 1. Make sure your ViviCam 3915 is off. 2. Slide the battery/SD card cover in the direction of the arrow. 3. Insert the batteries noting the correct polarity marks (+ or -).

  • Page 20: Using An Ac Power Adapter (Optional Accessory Available From Vivitar Corporation)

    3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet. Note: Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the ViviCam 3915. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your images to the computer, use the AC power adapter as a power supply.

  • Page 21: Loading An Sd Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

    Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) Your camera comes with internal memory, allowing you to store images and video clips in the ViviCam 3915. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an SD memory card. Optional SD memory cards provide removable, reusable storage for images and video clips.

  • Page 22: Setting The Date And Time

    Choosing the Language When you turn on the ViviCam 3915 for the first time, the language setting screen appears, prompting you to choose a language for displayed infor- mation and the LCD monitor. Follow the steps below to set the OSD (On- Screen Display) language.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Basic Functions

    BASIC FUNCTIONS Turning the Power On 1. Press and hold the POWER button for two seconds to turn on the camera. The LED indicator lights red while the camera is initialized. Open the lens cover Note: If lens cover is not opened while turning on the camera, a prompt will appear on the LCD monitor. Turning the Power Off Press the POWER button again to turn off the camera.

  • Page 25: Using The Lcd Monitor

    The mode icons, text and numbers that are displayed on the LCD monitor may vary according to the current settings. 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 3915. 2. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery.

  • Page 26: Using The Optical Viewfinder To Shoot

    Landscape-focus mode is used to capture images where the distance to the subject is 5 feet or greater. Select this mode for general shooting. 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 3915. 2. Slide the focus switch located on the front side of the camera to the [ position.

  • Page 27: Digital Zoom

    LCD monitor ON. 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 3915. 2. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery. (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Back Light).

  • Page 28: 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. If you change the flash mode, the ViviCam 3915 will retain that setting even if the camera is turned off.
  • Page 29 The table below will help to select the appropriate flash mode: Flash Mode Fill flash (on) Flash off Automatic flash Red-eye reduction Note: When selecting the [ ] / [ ] as the Scene mode, flash photography is not possible. When selecting the [ ] / [ ] as the Scene mode, flash mode defaults to [...

  • Page 30: Self-Timer

    Self-Timer By using the [ ] self-timer you can get into the scene when capturing group shots. You can capture images with the self-timer in any scene mode (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Back Light). Self-timer duration can be set to 10 seconds or 5 seconds. Self-timer mode appears cyclically as [10 s] [5 s] [Display Off].

  • Page 31: Portrait-Focus Mode

    ] Portrait-Focus mode to capture close-ups of subjects such as flowers or insects. The effective range is between 2.5 and 5 feet. 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 3915. 2. Slide the focus switch located on the front side of the camera to the [ ] position.

  • Page 32: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    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 ViviCam 3915, 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 33 The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the internal memory or the SD memory card at the ViviCam 3915’s image quality and size settings. The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject and the capacity of the memory card, or if there are files other than images, or when the recording is made while switching the picture quality/resolution.

  • Page 34: Shooting Modes

    SHOOTING-MODES Automatic Mode Using [ ] Automatic the majority of the settings are adjusted by the camera. Simply point at your subject and then shoot. 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera. 2.

  • Page 35: Sports Mode

    Sports Mode For dynamic action choose the [ (16 images can be captured continuously in a burst over an interval of 1.6 sec. to 2 sec.). 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera. 2.

  • Page 36: Night Scene Mode

    Night Scene Mode Capturing your subjects by using [ subject and the background. The people in an evening sky or night scene are illuminated with the flash while the background is captured at a slow shutter speed providing proper exposure for both. 1.

  • Page 37: Portrait Mode

    Portrait Mode Capturing images by selecting [ stands out against background details. 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera. 2. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the button.

  • Page 38: Landscape Mode

    Landscape Mode Capturing images by choosing [ images by enhancing the image’s color and saturation. [ subject is greater than 5 feet. 1.Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera. 2.Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the button.

  • Page 39: Back Light Mode

    Back Light Mode Use [ ] Back Light mode is useful when there is light behind your subject, throwing desired features into shadow, or when your subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit. 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera. 2.

  • Page 40: Movie Mode

    Movie Mode ] Movie mode allows you to record silent video clips at a resolution of 320X240 pixels. 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera. 2. Press the MODE button to enter the [ 3.

  • Page 41: Image Playback

    IMAGE PLAYBACK In [ ] Playback mode you can view your images and video clips. You can even magnify (zoom in on) your images. Playback mode provides a thumbnail image display function that allows you to quickly search for the image that you want.

  • Page 42: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification capability allows you to view fine details. 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera. 2. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 43: Viewing Up To Nine Images At A Time

    Viewing up to Nine Images at a Time This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image. 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera. 2.

  • Page 44: Viewing Video Clips

    Viewing Video Clips To view recorded video clips, follow the steps below: 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera. 2. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ 3. Select the video clip that you want to view by using the Slide Show The Slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order as a slide show.

  • Page 45: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images This feature allows you to prevent images from being accidentally erased. 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera. 2. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ the MENU button to enter the Playback menu. 3.

  • Page 46: Erasing

    ERASING Deleting Images and Video Clips You can delete a captured image or a recorded video clip at a time by pressing the [ 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera. 2. Press continuously the MODE button to enter [ The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 47: Deleting All Images And Video Clips

    Deleting All Images and Video Clips 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera. 2. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ the MENU button to enter the Playback menu. 3. Select Delete by using the 4.

  • Page 48: Formatting An Sd Memory Card Or Internal Memory

    Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory Formatting an SD card or internal memory will erase all the images on the SD memory card/internal memory and recover the used memory space.. 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera. 2.

  • Page 49: Transferring Images And Video Clips To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING IMAGES AND VIDEO CLIPS TO YOUR COMPUTER You can share recorded images and 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 camera to your computer by using the USB cable and then transfer the images and video clips.
  • Page 50 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver on Windows 98 Computers 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. Be sure to install the driver before connecting your camera for the first time.
  • Page 51 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 52 Step 3: Downloading Recorded Images and 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 as described in the prior section.

  • Page 53: 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 54: Installing Photovista

    INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA PhotoVista is an easy-to-use program that lets you create spectacular 360 you view these panoramas, you can 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 55: 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. 1.

  • Page 56: Using The User's Manual

    USING THE USER'S MANUAL 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. The only requirement for viewing the User Manual on the CD-ROM is that you have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.

  • Page 57: List Of Menu Options

    LIST OF 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, scene mode, ISO, color mode, image saturation and sharpness. 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera. 2.
  • Page 58 Image size Refer to “Setting Image Resolution and Quality” in BASIC FUNCTIONS. Image quality Refer to “ Setting Image Resolution and Quality” in BASIC FUNCTIONS.
  • Page 59 Scene Refer to "SHOOTING MODES". Your ViviCam 3915 adjusts the exposure each scene automatically. However, when the subject is too dark or too bright, you can adjust the exposure manually. This is called EV compensation. The EV compensation of your camera can be adjusted from [-2.0 EV] to [+2.
  • Page 60 The ViviCam 3915 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 (Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Sunset, Tungsten and Fluorescent).
  • Page 61 ]: Sensitivity equivalent to ISO200 Color Mode When capturing an image, the ViviCam 3915 offers three types of color (Full color/ Black & White/ Sepia) for you to match as your wish. Your images can be varied by choosing different types of color.
  • Page 62 Saturation When Capturing an image, the ViviCam 3915 offers you three different degrees of color saturation (richness) (High/Medium/Low) to match your preference. Your images will give different impressions by changing the degree of color used in the image. Sharpness Your ViviCam 3915 can automatically emphasize the borders between light and dark areas of the image.

  • Page 63: 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. 1. Press the POWER button to turn the camera on. 2. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ Then press the MENU button to enter Playback menu.

  • Page 64: Video Clip Menu

    Video Clip Menu Use the Video Clip menu you can adjust EV compensation, white balance to record video clips with your preferences. Video Clip menu items: EV, White balance and Setup. Refer to “Capture Menu” in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS. White balance Refer to “Capture Menu”...

  • Page 65: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu You can select preference for the camera settings under Setup. Navigate the options you wish to configure by using the Setup menu items: Date & Time, TV, Beeper, Language, Idle Mode, Power Off Time and Set To Default. Date &...
  • Page 66 Language Specify OSD language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. The provided languages are [English], [Italiano], [Español], [Français], [Deutsch], [ Idle Mode This feature helps to reduce the power consumption of the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor is automatically turned off after a preset time if this function is activated.

  • Page 67: Connecting Your Vivicam 3915 To Other Devices

    CONNECTING YOUR VIVICAM 3915 TO OTHER DEVICES USB Cable Video Cable Computer SD Card Reader SD Card Reader PCMCIA Adapter Printer Notebook...

  • Page 68: Vivicam 3915 Specifications

    VIVICAM 3915 SPECIFICATIONS Item Image sensor Effective pixels Image resolution Image quality Recording media Lens LCD monitor Self-timer Zoom Exposure compensation Description 5.0 Million Still image: 2560x1920 2048x1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Video clip: 320 x 240...
  • Page 69 Item White balance Auto; Manual: Daylight, Cloudy, Sunset, Tungsten, Fluorescent Compressed format JPEG, MPEG I Level I for video clip Standards JPEG, EXIF 2.1, MPEG I Level I Interface DC IN jack, USB connector, VIDEO OUT jack (NTSC or PAL) Operating environment Operation: -5 Storage: -20...

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