User manual VIVITAR VIVICAM 3815

V3815 User Manual English Rev. 1 - 040701 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. 1 READ THIS FIRST 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. SDTM, PhotoSuite and PhotoVista are trademarks. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Product Information E F G Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user's manual. This User's Manual is a general reference guide for the product. The product and accessories that come with your ViviCam 3815 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. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user's manual. For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer. S 2 FOR YOUR SAFETY Warnings Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke (or an unusual odor), becoming unusually hot to be touched, producing a peculiar noise, or exhibiting any other abnormal conditions. 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, remove the batteries, and disconnect the power source if you are using an AC power adapter. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility for repairs. Never attempt to repair this camera by yourself, as this may be dangerous. Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure no water gets 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. Avoid using this camera in places subject to extreme moisture. Do not use the camera if water has entered the camera. Turn the camera off, remove the batteries, and disconnect the power source if you are using an AC power adapter. Unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this 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. Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the camera off, remove the batteries, and disconnect the power source if you are using an AC power adapter. Unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not place the camera in an unstable location such as on a wobbly table or sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury. If the camera has been dropped or damaged, turn the camera off and remove the batteries or AC power adapter. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock. WARNING: Handling the USB and AV cables on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. 3 FOR YOUR SAFETY Warnings Do not attempt to modify this camera. Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Internal inspection and repairs should only be carried out by an authorized service facility. Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle. This may cause a traffic accident. Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up, distort the case and cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in well-ventilated locations. 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. E F G S 4 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................... 7 Overview ........................................................... 7 Package Contents ............................................ 8 Optional Accessories ....................................... 8 COMPONENTS GUIDE ......................... 9 Front View ......................................................... 9 Rear View .......................................................... 10 Multi-Selector Panel ......................................... 11 LED Indicators .................................................. 12 Scene Modes ................................................... 13 LCD Monitor Information .................................. 14 PREPARING YOUR VIVICAM 3815 ...... 19 Installing the Batteries (Optional Accessory) .. 19 Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) ...................................... 20 Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) ....................................... 21 Setting the Date and Time ............................... 22 Choosing the Language .................................. 22 Attaching the Camera Strap ............................ 23 BASIC FUNCTIONS ............................. 24 Turning the Power On ....................................... 24 Using the LCD Monitor ..................................... 25 Using the Optical Viewfinder to Shoot ............. 26 Normal-Focus Mode ......................................... 26 Digital Zoom ..................................................... 27 Using the Flash ................................................ 28 Self-Timer ......................................................... 30 Macro-Focus Mode .......................................... 31 Setting Image Resolution and Quality ............. 32 SHOOTING MODES .............................. 34 Automatic Mode ............................................... 34 Sports Mode ..................................................... 35 Night Scene Mode .......................................... 36 Portrait Mode ................................................... 37 Landscape Mode ............................................. 38 Back Light Mode ............................................. 39 Movie Mode ...................................................... 40 IMAGE PLAYBACK ............................... 41 Single Image Replay ........................................ 41 Playback Zoom ................................................ 42 Viewing Nine Images at a Time ....................... 43 Viewing Video Clips ......................................... 44 Slide Show ........................................................ 44 Protecting Images ............................................ 45 ERASING .............................................. 46 Deleting Images and Video Clips .................... 46 Deleting All Images and Video Clips ............... 47 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory ............................................................. 48 5 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 3815 TO OTHER DEVICES....................................67 VIVICAM 3815 SPECIFICATIONS................68 E F G S 6 INTRODUCTION Overview Your new ViviCam 3815 delivers high quality, 2304 x 1728 resolution images using a 4.0 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. This feature helps ensure that your images turn out right. Internal (built-in) memory let you capture and store images without the need for an additional memory card. However, you may wish to expand the memory capacity by using an external memory card. In addition to still images, you can record short videos by using the movie function. Images you have taken can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable (A USB driver is required for Win 98 and Mac OS 8.6.) Y ou can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software, or image editing software you may already own. You may share your images with your friends via e-mail, in a report, or on a website. 7 Package Contents Carefully unpack your ViviCam 3815 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 USB Cable AV Cable Camera Strap Software CD-ROM 2 AA Batteries E Optional Accessories F SD Memory Card AC Power Adapter G Note: The accessories that come with your ViviCam 3815 may be different from those described in this manual 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. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a r etailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for pr ecise product definition and included accessories. S 8 COMPONENTS GUIDE Front View 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 9 8 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 9 Rear view 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 E 9 F 1. Strap eyelet 8 6. MENU button 7. Multi-Selector 8. Tripod socket 9. Port cover USB/VIDEO Out DC-IN G 2. Viewfinder 3. LED indicator 4. LCD monitor 5. MODE button S 10 Multi-Selector 1 5 2 3 4 1. 2. 3. Arrow button (Up) Thumbnail button Arrow button (Right) Display button OK button Digital zoom button 4. Arrow button (Down) Flash button Delete button 5. Arrow button (Left) Self-timer 11 LED Indicators Indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator Status Solid red Solid green Blinking red Blinking red Blinking green Solid red Solid green Blinking red ------- Description/Activity The ViviCam 3815 is powering up The ViviCam 3815 is powered and ready Camera error Charging the flash Image is being recorded to the memory card USB communication/transfer in progress The ViviCam 3815 is ready to record images (or movies) The self-timer function is activated Error message Valid button event Sound No Yes *(1) Yes *(3) No No No Yes *(1) No Yes *(3) Yes *(1) E Self-timer indicator ------- F (1) The ViviCam 3815 sounds one beep. (3) The ViviCam 3815 sounds three beeps. G S 12 Scene Modes Select the scene mode suitable for the occasion or situation. Mode 1. [ A ] Auto mode Description Select this option to leave all the adjustments to the camera and capture images casually. Select this option to capture fast-moving subjects. Select this option to capture images of people against dark or night-time background. Select this option to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus. Select this option to capture images of distant scenery or landscapes. Select this option to brighten subjects that are backlit and would come out dark if no flash was used. Select this option to record video (movie) clips. 2. [ 3. [ ] Sports mode ] Night Scene mode 4. [ ] Portrait mode 5. [ ] Landscape mode 6. [ ] Back Light mode 7. [ ] Movie mode 13 LCD Monitor Information These indicators are displayed when recording still images: 1. Scene mode [ A ] Auto mode [ [ [ [ [ ] Sports mode ] Night Scene mode ] Portrait mode ] Landscape mode ] Back Light mode ] Movie mode 6. ISO speed (no indication for Auto) Auto [ [ ISO 100 ISO 200 ] 100 ] 200 7. Flash mode [ [ [ [ 4. Saturation [ ] High [ [ ] Medium ] Low A A E [ ] Fill flash (on) ] Flash off ] Automatic flash ] Red-eye reduction 2. Image resolution [ ] 2304X1728 ] 1600X1200 ]1280X960 ] 640X480 F [ [ [ 8. Color mode [ [ [ 9. [ ] Full Color ] Black & White ] Sepia ] Card indicator G 3. Image quality [ ] Fine [ [ ] Normal ] Economy 5. Sharpness [ [ [ L H ] High ] Medium ] Low 10. Remaining pictures S 14 These indicators are displayed when recording still images: 11. [ [ [ [ [ 12. [ 13. [ ] Adapter indicator/ Battery level ] Fully battery level ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power ] Self-timer mode ] Macro mode icon 14. White balance (no indication for auto white balance) Auto [ [ [ [ [ ] Daylight ] Cloudy ] Sunset ] Tungsten ] Fluorescent 15. EV compensation 15 These indicators are displayed when playing images back: 22/26 E 1. Reverse key ] Card indicator 2. [ F 3. 4. 5. 6. G Forward key [ ] Protect indicator Current image/total number of images [ ] Adapter indicator/ Battery level [ ] Fully battery level [ [ [ ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power S 16 These indicators are displayed when recording video clips: 1. 2. 3. 4. Movie mode Recording indicator Video counter [ ] Card indicator ] Adapter indicator/ Battery level ] Fully battery level ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power ] Macro mode icon 5. [ [ [ [ [ 6. [ 17 These indicators are displayed when playing video clips back: 00:00 E 1.Recorded time 2.[ ] Card indicator ] Adapter indicator/ Battery level ] Fully battery level ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power F 3. [ [ [ G [ [ S 18 PREPARING YOUR VIVICAM 3815 Installing the Batteries (Optional Accessory) You can use 2 AA size batteries (either Alkaline or Ni-MH) to power your camera. Battery power is convenient for capturing images or recording video clips. 1. Make sure your ViviCam 3815 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 -). 4. Close the battery/SD card cover land slide into locked position. Note: Never use manganese batteries. Never use different types of batteries (together) or mix old and new batteries. Avoid using the batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures may shorten the battery life and reduce the camera performance. Low temperature will influence Alkaline battery performance, Ni-MH rechargeable battery is recommended. If you won't be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent the leakage or corrosion. New batteries or batteries that have not been used for an extended period of time (batteries that pass the expiry date are exceptions) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use. 19 Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) There's another way to power your ViviCam 3815­using an AC power adapter. AC power adapter is recommended for long periods of continuous use or for transferring images to your computer. 1. Make sure your ViviCam 3815 is off. 2. Open the port cover and connect one end of the AC power adapter to the jack labeled "DC IN". 3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet. E Note: F G Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the ViviCam 3815. 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. Batteries cannot be charged while the AC power adapter is being used to run the ViviCam 3815. S 20 Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) Your camera comes with internal memory, allowing you to store images and video clips in the ViviCam 3815. 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. 1. Make sure your ViviCam 3815 is off. 2. Open the SD card/battery cover. 3. Insert the SD memory card. If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation. 4. Close the SD card/battery cover. Note: To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD memory card you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to "LOCK". To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card. If a memory card is present in the camera; the camera will automatically use the card in preference to internal memory. To remove an SD memory card 1. Make sure your ViviCam 3815 is off. 2. Open the SD card/battery cover. 3. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject. Note: Memory cards may become warm during use; observe caution when removing memory cards. When a memory card is removed from the camera; the camera will automatically revert to using internal memory. 21 Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time screen will be presented if/when: The ViviCam 3815 is turned on for the first time. The ViviCam 3815 is turned on after removing the batteries/AC power adapter for a long period of time. When the date and time setting screen appears, follow these steps to set the correct date and time. You may skip this procedure by pressing EXIT. 1. Enter the values of the year, month, day and the time by using the / / / buttons. To increase the value, press the button. button. To decrease the value, press the 2. Press the button after all fields are set. E Choosing the Language F When you turn on the ViviCam 3815 for the first time, the language setting screen appears, prompting you to choose a language for displayed information and the LCD monitor. Follow the steps below to set the OSD (OnScreen Display) language. 1. Select a language that you prefer by using the 2. Press the button after all fields are set. / buttons. Deutch G S Note: The language setting will be retained even if the ViviCam 3815 is turned off. 22 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. 23 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 E Note: If lens cover is not opened while turning on the camera, a prompt will appear on the LCD monitor. F Turning the Power Off Press the POWER button again to turn off the camera. G S 24 Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can help you to compose an image while capturing images, replay recorded images/video clips, and adjust camera settings. 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 3815. 2. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery. (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Back Light). 3. Compose your image on the LCD monitor. 4. Press the shutter button. Note: ]display button will select OSD Off/LCD Off/LCD On. In the Capture mode, pressing [ The LCD monitor is difficult to see in strong sunlight. This is not a malfunction. Using the LCD monitor for an extended period of time will decrease the number of images you can capture. To conserve battery power and increase the number of images you can capture, we recommend you to turn the LCD monitor off and use the viewfinder instead. Always use the LCD monitor for MACRO shots to avoid parallax effects. In [ ] Movie mode the LCD monitor cannot be turned off. The LCD monitor must be on to use Digital Zoom. 25 Using the Optical Viewfinder to Shoot Your camera is also equipped with an optical viewfinder to compose images. Capturing images by using the optical viewfinder will conserve battery power. The LCD monitor can help you accurately compose the pictures and examine all the details, but using it may also consume more battery power. 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 3815. 2. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery. (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Back Light). 3. Compose your image in the viewfinder. 4. Press the shutter button. Normal-Focus Mode E Normal-focus mode is used to capture images where the distance to the subject is 4 feet or greater. Select this mode for general shooting, including portraits and scenery. F G 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 3815. 2. Slide the focus switch located on the front side of the camera to the [ ] position. 3. Compose your image. 4. Press the shutter button. Note: LCD monitor will display [A ] indicating Normal mode. S 26 Digital Zoom Using digital zoom, images appear closer. Whereas digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixilated (grainier) the image will appear. The digital zoom function is only available when you set the LCD monitor and the digital zoom to ON by pressing the button. 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 3815. 2. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery. (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Back Light). 3. Press the button to activate the zoom function. You may zoom digitally up to 2X. To exit digital zoom, press the button again. 4. Press the shutter button to capture a "zoomed" image. Note: You can only use digital zoom at a resolution of 2304 x 1728 ; digital zoom is not available at the resolutions of 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, or 640 x 480 pixels. You may playback an image of any size and zoom in upon it. Digital zoom cannot be used in [ ] Movie mode. 27 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 3815 will retain that setting even if the camera is turned off. 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 3815. 2. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery. (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Back Light). 3. Press the [ ] button located on the rear side of the camera repeatedly until the desired flash mode icon appears on the LCD monitor. 4. Compose your image and press the shutter button. E The ViviCam 3815 has four flash modes: Automatic, On (Fill flash), Off, automatic with Red-eye reduction. The table below will help to select the appropriate flash mode: F G S 28 Flash Mode [ ] Fill flash (on) Description The flash will always fire regardless of the lighting conditions. Select this mode for capturing images with high contrast (backlighting ) and deep shadows. The flash will not fire. Select this mode when capturing images in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when the distance to the subject is beyond the effective range of the flash.(Typically 12 feet) [ ] Flash off [ A ] Automatic flash The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions. Select this mode for general photography. The flash emits a precursor-flash before the main flash fires. This causes the pupil in the human eye to constrict, reducing the red-eye phenomenon. Select this mode when capturing images of people and animals in low-light conditions. [ A ] Red-eye reduction Note: In [ ] Macro mode and [ ] Landscape mode, flash photography is not possible. In [ ] Night Scene mode, flash photography will automatically detect the ambient lighting. If the sur rounding brightness is low, the flash will fire to [ A ] Red-eye reduction. In [ ] Sports mode, Flash mode is automatically set to [ ] Flash off. 29 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]. After the self-timer is set, the shutter automatically releases after 10 seconds or 5 seconds. The self-timer lamp starts blinking relatively slow for the first 7 seconds or the first 2 seconds and then blinking rapidly for the last 3 seconds. 1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera. 3. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery. (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Back Light). 4. Compose your image. 5. Press the [ ] self-timer button. The count down is displayed on the LCD monitor. 6. Press the shutter button. To cancel the self-timer, press the button to disrupt the sequence. E F Note: G In Capture mode, press the button to set self-timer ON. After each self-timed image is captured, the self-timer is turned OFF. S 30 Macro-Focus Mode Use [ ] Macro-Focus mode to capture close-ups of subjects such as flowers or insects. The effective macro is between 2 and 4 feet. 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 3815. 2. Slide the focus switch located on the front side of the camera to the [ ] position. LCD monitor will display [ ] as Macro-Focus mode. 3. Compose your image. 4. Press the shutter button. To disable macro photography, slide the focus switch back to the [ ] Normal-Focus mode. Note: When shooting a close-up in the [ ] Macro-Focus mode, use the image LCD monitor to compose your image, avoiding the off-center parallax phenomenon. In [ ] Macro-Focus mode, EV compensation, Scene mode and ISO speed cannot be set. In [ ] Macro-Focus mode, Flash mode is automatically set to [ ] Flash off. ] Normal-Focus position. After a macro shot is taken DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the [ 31 Setting the 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 ViviCam 3815, 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. Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but produce large files sizes. Therefore, fewer images will take up more memory space. High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail. Lower resolution/quality images take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via e-mail, in a report, or on a web page. E To change image resolution or quality settings perform the steps below: 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 3815. 2. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Image size or Image quality by using the / button. 3. Set Image size or Image quality by pressing the main menu or press the / button in the button to enter the sub-menu, then press the F G button to confirm the setting. 4. To exit the Capture menu, press the MENU button again. S 32 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 ViviCam 3815'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. Resolution Quality Compression Ratio 16MB (approx.) Internal Memory 8MB SD Memory Card 16MB SD Memory Card 32MB SD Memory Card 64MB SD Memory Card 128MB SD 256MB SD Memory Memory Card Card 2304 x 1728 8:1 12:1 16:1 9 14 19 20 30 41 32 48 60 113 181 226 4 6 8 9 13 18 12 21 27 51 82 103 9 14 19 20 30 41 32 48 60 113 181 226 20 31 41 43 63 86 67 101 126 236 379 473 42 63 84 88 129 176 137 206 258 484 775 968 85 128 170 178 261 356 278 417 522 978 1566 1957 169 256 339 335 520 710 554 832 1040 1950 3121 3901 1600 x 1200 8:1 12:1 16:1 1280 x 960 8:1 12:1 16:1 640 x 480 8:1 12:1 16:1 * The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting con ditions and settings. 33 SHOOTING-MODES Automatic Mode Using [ A ] 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. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by / button. using the 3. To select [Auto] mode, the setting can be set by pressing the / button in the main menu or press the button to enter the sub-menu, then press the button again to confirm the setting. 4. To exit the Capture menu, press the MENU button again. LCD monitor will display [ A ] as Auto mode icon. E F Note: The camera is shipped from the factory in [ A ] Auto mode. The scene setting will not be retained when the camera is turned off. For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose Setup in the Capture menu. G S 34 Sports Mode For dynamic action choose the [ ] Sports mode. This feature allows you to capture moving subjects continuously. (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. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the / button. 3. To select [ ] Sports mode, the setting can be set by pressing the / button in the main menu or press the button to enter the sub-menu, then press the button again to confirm the setting. 4. To exit the Capture menu, press the MENU button again. LCD monitor will display [ ] as Sports mode icon. Note: The scene setting will not be retained when the camera is turned off. In [ ] Sports mode, ISO speed cannot be set. In [ ] Sports mode, Flash mode is automatically set to OFF. For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose Setup in the Capture menu. 35 Night Scene Mode Capturing your subjects by using [ ] Night Scene mode helps to provide a natural balance between the main 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. 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. 3. To select [ ] Night Scene mode the setting can be set by pressing the / button in the main menu or press the button to enter the sub-menu, then press the button again to confirm the setting. 4. To exit the Capture menu, press the MENU button again. LCD monitor will display [ ] as Night Scene mode icon. E F Note: The night scene setting will not be retained when the ViviCam 3815 is turned off. In [ ] Night Scene mode, Flash mode will automatically detect the ambient lighting. If the surrounding brightness is low, the flash will fire to [ In [ A G ] Red-eye reduction. ] Night Scene mode, ISO speed cannot be set. For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose Setup in the Capture menu. S 36 Portrait Mode Capturing images by selecting [ ] Portrait mode helps you to compose portraits in which the main subject 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 / button. using the 3. Select [ ] Portrait mode by pressing the / button in the main menu button to or press the button to enter the sub-menu, then press the confirm the setting. 4. To exit the Capture menu, press the MENU button again. LCD monitor will display [ ] as Portrait mode icon. Note: The portrait-mode setting will not be retained when the ViviCam 3815 is turned off. In [ ] Portrait mode, ISO speed cannot be set. In [ ] Portrait mode, in a dark or night-time background, Flash mode defaults to [ A ] Red-eye reduction. For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose Setup in the Capture menu. 37 Landscape Mode Capturing images by choosing [ ] Landscape mode helps you to capture vivid and expansive landscape images by enhancing the image's color and saturation. [ ] Landscape mode is used when the distance to the subject is greater than 6 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. 3.Select [ ] Landscape mode by pressing the / button in the main menu or press the button to enter the sub-menu, then press the button again to confirm the setting. 4.To exit the Capture menu, press the MENU button again. LCD monitor will display [ ] as Landscape mode icon. E F G Note: Landscape-mode will not be retained when the ViviCam 3815 is turned off. In [ ] Landscape mode, ISO speed cannot be set. In [ ] Landscape mode, Flash mode is automatically set to [ ] Flash off. For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose Setup in the Capture menu. S 38 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. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the / button. 3. Select [ ] Back Light mode by pressing the / button in the main menu or press the button to enter the sub-menu, then press the button again to confirm the setting. 4. To exit the Capture menu, press the MENU button again. LCD monitor will display [ ] as Back Light mode icon. Note: The scene setting will not be retained when the camera is turned off. In [ In [ ] Back Light mode, Flash mode defaults to [ ] Back Light mode, ISO speed cannot be set. ] Fill flash (on). For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose Setup in the Capture menu. 39 Movie Mode [ ] Movie mode allowing 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 [ ] Movie mode. 3. Start recording a video clip by pressing the shutter button. The movie icon, REC , elapsed time, the card indicator, macro mode icon and the adapter/battery level will display on the LCD monitor while recording a video clip. To stop recording, press the shutter button again. E F G Note: In [ In [ ] Movie mode, resolution/quality, macro and self-timer cannot be set. ] Movie mode, the flash mode is automatically set to [ ] OFF. To may adjust EV or White balance prior to capturing a Video Clip. S 40 IMAGE PLAYBACK In [ ] Playback mode you can view your images and video clips. Y ou can even magnify (zoom in on) your images. Playback mode pr ovides a thumbnail image display function that allows you to quickly search for the image that you want. Y ou may view your images in a slideshow. Single Image Replay To Play back still images one image at a time. 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera. 2. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ ] Playback mode. The last recorded image appears on the LCD. 3. View and select your recorded images by using the / button. To view the previous image, press the button. To view the next image, press the button. 22/26 Note: To exit [ ] Playback mode, press MODE button. If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card, [No Image] appears on the LCD. 41 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 [ ] Playback mode. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 3. Select an image by using the / button. 4. Enlarge the image by pressing the button. Pressing the button once magnifies the image to 2X. Pressing it again magnifies the image to 4X. 5. Use the / / / button to select the area to enlarge. 6. To return to the regular display from 4X-enlarged status, press the button. E F G Note: Each press of the button, the modes switch cyclically: 1X-->2X-->3X-->4X-->1X. S 42 Viewing 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. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ ] Playback mode. 3. Press the [ ] thumbnail button and nine thumbnail images appear on the LCD monitor. (Assuming there are nine or more recorded images in the memory.) 4. Use the / // button to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size. 5. Press the button to display the selected image on the full screen. 43 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 the MODE button to enter [ ] Movie mode. 3. Select the video clip that you want to view by using the / button. 00:00 Slide Show 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 for reviewing recorded images and for presentations. E F G 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera. 2. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ ] Playback mode. Then press the MENU button to enter the Playback menu. / button then press the button to 3. Select "Slide show" by using enter the sub-menu. 4. Set the playback interval by using the or button and press the button to confirm. The slideshow starts displaying your images on the LCD, one by one, at the interval you set. To stop the slideshow display, press the button. Playback Menu Delete Copy to card Slide show Protect Note: To exit playback (slide show) you may choose Exit. You can adjust the slideshow display interval within the range of 1 to 10 seconds. The default is 1 second. S 44 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 [ ] Playback mode. Then press the MENU button to enter the Playback menu. / button, and press the button. 3. Select PROTECT by using the 4. You can protect one image or all images at one time by using the / button , and press the button. Protect One: Protect one image Protect All: Protect all images 5. Select "UNLOCK" or "LOCK" by using the / button. Unlock: Unlock the protected image. Lock: Protect the selected image or all images. 6. Press the button again to confirm the setting. 22/26 45 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 [ ] Playback mode. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 3. View and select unwanted image by using the / button, then press the [ ] delete button. 4. Continue the deletion if necessary. If all images are deleted, [No Image] will pop up. To exit the deletion, press again the MODE button again. ] delete button. E F G Note: Please note that deleted images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before deleting a file. Protected images cannot be deleted with the erase function. S 46 Deleting All Images and Video Clips 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera. ] Playback mode. Then press 2. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ the MENU button to enter the Playback menu. 3. Select Delete by using the / button, and press the button. / button,then press the button 4. Select [Delete All] by using the to confirm the deletion. Note: Please be aware of that deleted images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before deleting a file. Protected images cannot be deleted with the erase function. If a memory card is present; the camera will automatically use the card in preference to internal memory. 47 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. 1. Open the lens cover and press the POWER button to turn on your camera. 2. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ ] Playback mode. Then press the MENU button to enter the Playback menu. 3. Select Delete by using the / button, and press the button. 4. Select [Format ] by using the / button. 5. If you want to format the SD memory card or the internal memory choose / button, then press the button to confirm. [Yes] by pressing To cancel the action, select [No] instead. [No Image] pops up after the SD memory card or the internal memory is been formatted. E F G Note: Be sure the SD memory card is properly inserted into the camera before formatting it. To format images or video clips recorded in the internal memory, be sure to remove your SD memory card first. S 48 Formatting will erase all information (even unrelated data) from the memory/card. 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. To transfer images and video clips from the camera to your computer, follow the steps below: Step 1: Installing the USB driver (only for Windows 98) Step 2: Connecting the camera to your computer Step 3: Downloading images and video clips System Requirements (Windows) CPU OS Memory Free Space on Hard Disk Required Devices Pentium 300 MHz processor or higher Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP 128 MB 128 MB hard disk space CD-ROM Drive, available USB Port System Requirements (Macintosh) PowerPC G3/G4 OS 8.6 or higher 128 MB 128 MB hard disk space CD-ROM Drive, available USB Port 49