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. 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. EN-1 User's Manual >> 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 is a trademark. Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Digital Camera >> EN-2 Product Information Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user's manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. The product and accessories that come with your digital still ViviCam 3945s 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 power 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 illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your digital still ViviCam 3945s. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual. For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website www.vivitar.com. or contact your dealer. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. User's Manual >> Warning If foreign objects or water have entered the ViviCam 3945s, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the ViviCam 3945s has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. Do not disassemble, change or repair the ViviCam 3945s. This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase. Use the supplied AC power adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage. Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock. Do not use the ViviCam 3945s in areas near water. This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore. Do not place the ViviCam 3945s on inclined or unstable surfaces. This might cause the ViviCam 3945s to fall or tilt over, causing injury. Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Swallowing battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician. Do not use the ViviCam 3945s while you are walking, driving or riding a vehicle. This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident. WARNING: Handling the USB cable 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. EN-3 Caution Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or ­) of the terminals. Inserting the battery 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. This might cause damage to the person's eyesight. Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment. ViviCam 3945s is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the ViviCam 3945s. This might cause damage to the ViviCam 3945s. Do not use the ViviCam 3945s in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places. This might cause fire or electric shock. Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use. The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns. Do not wrap the ViviCam 3945s or place it in cloth or blankets. This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the ViviCam 3945s in a well-ventilated place. Do not leave the ViviCam 3945s in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car. This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire. Before you move the ViviCam 3945s, disconnect cords and cables. Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock. Digital Camera >> EN-4 Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance. Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce ViviCam 3945s performance. Using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use. The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the ViviCam 3945s or the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction. The ViviCam 3945s may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction. If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the ViviCam 3945s to prevent leakage or corrosion. If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery power left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired. Always ensure that the battery terminals are clean. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. EN-5 User's Manual >> CONTENTS 8 INTRODUCTION 8 Overview 9 Package Contents GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 3945S 10 Front View 11 Rear View 12 LCD Monitor Information 14 LED Indicators PREPARING THE VIVICAM 3945S 15 Installing the Battery (Optional Accessory) 16 Charging the Battery 17 Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) 17 Attaching the ViviCam 3945s Strap 18 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) GETTING STARTED 19 Turning the Power On/Off 20 Setting the Date and Time 21 Choosing the Screen Language 22 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory 23 Setting Image Resolution and Quality CAPTURE MODE 25 Capturing Images 26 Setting the Scene Mode 28 Using the Optical Zoom 29 Using the Digital Zoom 30 Using the Flash 32 Using the Self-Timer 33 Adjusting the Exposure 34 Setting the White Balance ADVANCED CAPTURE 35 Continuous Capture 36 Auto-Exposure Bracketing (AEB) 37 Adjusting White Balance Manually PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS 38 Viewing Images 39 Magnifying Images 40 Thumbnail Display (Index Playback) 41 Slideshow Display 41 Resizing an Image Digital Camera >> EN-6 10 15 19 25 35 38 User's Manual >> 42 MOVIE MODE 42 Recording Video Clips 43 Playing Back Video Clips PLAYBACK MODE - ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 44 Playing Back Images/Video Clips on TV 45 Deleting Images/Video Clips 46 Protecting Images/Video Clips 47 Changing the ViviCam 3945s Startup Screen AUDIO MODE 48 Recording Voice Files 48 Playing Back a Voice File 49 Deleting a Voice File TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL STILL VIVICAM 3945S TO COMPUTER 51 Step 1: Installing the USB driver 52 Step 2: Connecting the digital still ViviCam 3945s to your computer 53 Step 3: Downloading images, videos or voice files EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 54 Installing Photo Explorer 55 Installing Photo Express INSTALLING ACROBAT READER USER'S MANUAL ON CD-ROM MENU OPTIONS 58 Capture Menu 61 Movie Menu 62 Play Menu 64 Setup Menu (In Capture and Movie Modes) 65 Setup Menu (In Playback Mode) CONNECTING YOUR VIVICAM 3945S TO OTHER DEVICES SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING 44 48 50 54 56 57 58 66 67 68 EN-7 INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital still ViviCam 3945s. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart ViviCam 3945s. Equipped with a 5.2 Mega pixel CCD, this ViviCam 3945s is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 2560 x 1920 pixels. Other features provided by the ViviCam 3945s include the following: 2.5" LTPS color LCD monitor The LCD monitor makes it easy to frame your subject when capturing images. It also displays the images you have captured. Optical zoom The 3x optical zoom lens allows you to capture telephoto and wideangle images. Digital zoom 4x digital zoom in conjunction with the 3x optical zoom permit zoom photography of up to 12 times. Captured images may be reviewed and a selected portion of an image may be enlarged up to 8x. Automatic flash An auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used. 9MB internal (built-in) memory You may capture and store images without the immediate need for an additional memory card. SD memory card support You may wish to expand the memory capacity (up to 512MB capacity) by using a Secure Digital (SD) memory card. USB connection (USB 2.0 compliant) Still images, video clips, or voice files that you have recorded can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable (A USB driver is required for Win 98). Digital Camera >> EN-8 Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box 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 your dealer. User's Manual >> Common Product Components: Digital Still ViviCam 3945s User's Manual USB Cable Software CD-ROM AV Cable Conversion adapter ViviCam 3945s Strap ViviCam 3945s Pouch Common (Optional) Accessories: SD Memory Card AC Power Adapter Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery (650mAh) Battery Charger Accessories and components may vary by retailer. EN-9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 3945S Front View EN-10 Digital Camera >> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. 2. 3. 4. Shutter button POWER Power button Flash Mode switch Capture mode Movie mode Playback mode 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Self-timer LED (AF auxiliary light) Speaker Lens Conversion adapter terminal Microphone Rear View 1 2 3 4 User's Manual >> 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. LCD monitor 2. Display button/ Audio mode button 3. Status LED 4. T Zoom in (Telephoto) button W Zoom out (Wide-angle) button 5. Menu button 6. Delete button 7. Strap eyelet 8. Control buttons 9. Battery/SD memory card cover 10.Tripod socket ...