Vivicam 3725 User Manual English 021009 Warranty Policy This camera is under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. In case of defects in materials or workmanship, we will replace or repair the camera free of charge. This warranty applies to the camera only. This warranty does not include batteries, or other accessories that have not been manufactured by our company. This warranty will not be honored if the camera has been mishandled or tampered with, or altered by anyone other than the manufacturer. Other than for the warranty herein, we are not responsible for loss, damage, or inconvenience of any kind. A defective camera being returned under warranty must be accompanied by a brief description of the difficulties encountered and also by a proof of purchase with the date of purchase clearly indicated. All related transportation costs and insurance are at the owner's expense. Any alteration of this warranty cannot be made without the written approval from our company. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in commercial 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, detectable by turning the equipment in question 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 distance between the equipment and the receiver; Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than that which the receiver is connected to; Or consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. NOTE A shielded-type DC power cable incorporated with a ferrite core is required in order to meet the FCC emission limits and also to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. Use only shielded I/O cable incorporated with a ferrite core to connect this equipment to host computer and TV set. Shielded A.C. power cable and shielded I/O cables are required in order to meet the FCC emission limits. It is essential that only the supplied power cord and I/O cable(s) be used. 1 Warning 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. (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter,unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) After checking that smoke is no longer being emitted, contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility and request repairs. never attempt to repair this camera yourself as this is dangerous. Do not use the camera if any water has entered the camera. Turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock. If the camera has been dropped or if the camera case has been damaged, turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock. 2 Warning Do not place the camera in any unstable locations such as on a wobbly table or sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury. Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure that there is no water getting into the camera. Take particular care when using the camera under extreme weather conditions such as rain or snow, or when operating the camera at the beach on near water. Water in the camera may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points such as the memory card slot. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not attempt to modify this camera. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electrical shock. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer or local authorized service facility. Avoid using this camera in the bathrooms. Exposure to excessive moisture may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter. This may cause an electrical shock. Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle. This may cause a traffic accident. 3 Caution 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. Do not leave this camera in a location subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and internal components and may cause a fire. Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up and distort the case and cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in well-ventilated locations. Handle the camera carefully and do not bump the camera into any hard object. Handling the camea roughly may cause a malfunction.. Do not move the camera while it is switched on. (if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have switched off the camera.) Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera,Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or an electrical shock. When handing the camera ,always unplug it from the power source (batteries or AC power adapter) for safety. (if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Failure to do may result in an electrical shock. 4 Caution When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation,always unplug the camera from the power source (batteries or AC power adapter ) for safety.(if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the dapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Failure to do so could result in a fire. Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your camera. The use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury,or soiling of the battery compartment. When fitting batteries into the camera, check the polarity markings on the battery ( - and + ) to ensure that you insert the battery correctly. Incorrect battery polarity may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury,or soiling of the battery compartment. Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time.The batteries may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery compartment. If the batteries leak, clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and install new batteries. Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid. 5 ontents Contents chapter 1 2 9 9 9 12 13 14 14 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 21 21 21 21 22 22 22 Preparation Checking Accessories Name of Parts Preparing the Power Supply Inserting/Removing the CompactFlash Card Attaching the Neck Strap and Lens Cap Setting the Menu Display Language and Time/Date Auto Recording Taking Pictures Number of recordable images Zoom Control Focus Lock Recording Selecting the Subject Modes Macro Mode Portrait Mode Landscape Mode Night Portrait Mode Text Mode Selecting the Flash Modes Auto Flash Mode Fill-in Flash Mode Flash Off Mode Red-Eye Reduction Mode Selecting the Drive Modes Self-Timer Mode Continuous Advanced Mode Bracketing Mode Exposure Compensation Quickview and Deletion chapter chapter 3 Manual Recording Changing the Exposure Modes Long Time Exposure Changing the Focus Modes Changing the White Balance Changing the ISO Recording in Black and White 6 chapter chapter 4 5 6 23 23 24 24 24 24 24 25 26 26 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 29 29 30 31 31 32 32 32 32 33 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 36 36 36 36 Movie Recording Recording movies with the Remote Control Playback Images Viewing Images Viewing Movies Viewing Multiple Images (Index Playback) Enlarged Playback Viewing Images on a TV Advanced Operating Modes and Menus Navigating the menu Auto Recording Mode Menu Image Size Quality Voice Memo Date Imprint Digital Zoom Inst. Playback Manual Recording Mode Menu Exposure Mode White Balance Focus Mode Sensitivity Full-time AF Metering Mode Exposure Bracket Color Mode Playback Mode Menu Delete Lock Index Format Slide show Print Copy Setup Mode Menu LCD Brightness Format Power Save Beep Language chapter 7 36 37 37 37 37 37 File Number (#) Memory Select Folder Reset Default Date/Time Set Date Format Video Output chapter 7 8 9 38 38 38 38 39 39 40 Transferring data to the Computer System Requirements Driver Installation Downloading Images Viewing Images on a PC Playing back Movie on a PC chapter LED messages Specifications 41 chapter 8 Preparation Preparation Thanks you for purchasing this digital camera. Here below we will guide you through the whole picture taking process, please read this User's Manual carefully and keep them in a safe place for future reference. Checking Accessories Software CD-ROM AV Cable, USB Cable Battery Remote Control Lens Cap Pouch and Neck Strap Owner's Manual, Quick Start Guide CompactFlashTM Memory Card ( optional ) Names of Parts 4 5 6 1 2 7 3 10 11 8 9 12 13 9 14 15 16 27 28 29 19 17 20 18 21 22 23 24 25 26 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Main switch Subject mode button Shutter button Exposure compensation button Self-timer/Drive mode button Flash mode/Magnification button Status LCD Remote control receiver Self-timer/Remote control LED Viewfinder window Flash Strap holder Lens Battery door Battery door lock 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Tripod socket Viewfinder LCD monitor 5-way button( (T)/ (W)/ and center Enter buttons) Terminal door release Menu button QV/Delete button Display button Card access LED Terminal door AC adapter terminal A/V out terminal USB terminal CF card slot / 10 Main switch Auto mode : Images can be recorded using default settings. Manual mode : Images can be recorded using manual settings. Playback mode : Images recorded can be played back on the LCD monitor. Movie mode : Digital video clips can be recorded using this mode. Setup mode : Various camera functions and operation settings can be customized. PC mode : Data can be transferred to a PC. Power OFF : The camera is turned off. 5-way button Used for zoom operation and menu operation. Pressing the center acts as the ENTER button. - to display menus of various camera modes. - to quick view or delete recorded images Enter button - to toggle the Color LCD monitor with information on, with information off and monitor off. Status LCD Subject mode indicators White balance indicator Manual focus indicator Camera sensitivity indicator Spot metering indicator Exposure compensation indicator Exposure mode indicators MACRO PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE NIGHT PORTRAIT TEXT Battery level indicator Frame counter(when the camera switches to PC mode,"USB" is displayed.) Flash mode indicators Image size display Image quality display Drive mode indicators Microphone indicator 11 Color LCD Monitor Indicators a b c d e f g h i j k Camera mode Flash mode Exposure compensation White Balance indicator Exposure mode / Subject mo ...