User manual VIVITAR VIVICAM 3945S

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 Control Buttons 1. 2. Flash button Up button Exposure compensation/ Backlight correction button Left button 3. 4. Scene mode button Down button Self-timer button Right button 5. OK Set button 3 2 1 5 4 EN-11 LCD Monitor Information Capture Mode 1. Capture mode 2. Image quality [ ] SUPER FINE [ ] FINE [ ] NORMAL 3. Image size (resolution) [ 5M ] 2560 x 1920 [ 3M ] 2048 x 1536 [ M ] 1280 x 960 [ M ] 640 x 480 1.2 0.3 EN-12 Digital Camera >> 1 23 4 5 6 T 7 8 9 10 11 16 W 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. [ ] TIFF IMAGE Available number of shots SD memory card indicator (if present) [ ] Adapter indicator/ Battery power indicator [ ] Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Low battery power [ ] Virtually no battery power Scene mode [ ] AUTO [ ] PORTRAIT [ ] LANDSCAPE [ ] NIGHT SCENE [ ] SPORTS [ ] MACRO Flash mode [ ] RED EYE [ ] NO FLASH [ ] AUTO FLASH [ ] FORCED FLASH 15 14 13 12 9. Self-timer icon (if used) [ ] 3-second delay [ ] 10-second delay 10.White balance [AUTO] AUTO [] DAYLIGHT CLOUDY [] [] SUNSET [] TUNGSTEN [] FLUORESCENT 11. Capture mode icon [ S] [ 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. ] SINGLE CONTINUOUS [A] AEB Time Date Focus area [ ] Exposure compensation [ ] Backlight correction Zoom status Movie Mode 1. Movie mode 2. Available recording time/Elapsed time 3. Video size [VGA] 640 x 480 [QVGA] 320 x 240 9 4. SD memory card indicator (if present) 5. Battery power indicator 6. Time 7. Date 8. Exposure compensation (no indication with 0EV) 9. Zoom status 1 2 3 VGA User's Manual >> 4 5 T W 8 7 6 Playback mode -Image Playback 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Playback mode Frame number SD memory card indicator (if present) Battery power indicator Image size (resolution) Capture mode 6 5 1 2 3 4 Playback mode -Video Playback 1. Playback mode 2. Frame number 3. Video size 4. SD memory card indicator (if present) 5. Battery power indicator 6. Stop indicator 7. Fast reverse playback indicator 8. Fast forward playback indicator 9. Video status bar 10.Movie mode EN-13 EN-14 Digital Camera >> Audio Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Audio mode SD memory card indicator (if present) Battery power indicator Sound level (speaker volume) Audio file name 1 2 3 AUD_0001 5 AUD_0002 AUD_0003 SELECT FILE! W :VOLUME :RECORD T :VOLUME + :PLAY 4 LED Indicators Indicator Status Solid red Description/Activity 1. The digital still ViviCam 3945s is powering up. 2. The digital still ViviCam 3945s is in the process of battery charge. Image is being processed and stored to memory. USB communication is in progress. The self-timer function is activated. Status LED Blinking red Solid green Blinking red Self-timer LED PREPARING THE VIVICAM 3945S Installing the Battery (Optional Accessory) We highly recommend you to use the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery to realize the full capability of your digital still ViviCam 3945s. Make sure that the power of the digital still ViviCam 3945s is off before inserting or removing the battery. 1. Open the battery/SD memory card cover. 2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown. Tilt the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow and orient the battery so that its label is facing to the rear side of the ViviCam 3945s, and then insert the battery. 3. Close the battery/SD memory card cover. User's Manual >> EN-15 To remove the battery Open the battery/SD memory card cover and then release the battery lock lever. When the battery has come out a little, slowly pull it out the rest of the way. Charging the Battery The state-of-charge of the battery will affect the performance of the digital still ViviCam 3945s. To maximize battery performance and lifetime, it is recommended that you fully charge the battery using the optional AC power adapter and then fully discharge it (through normal use) at least one time. Make sure that the power of the digital still ViviCam 3945s is off and then insert the battery before starting. 1. Insert the conversion adapter into the conversion adapter terminal of the ViviCam 3945s as shown in the illustration. EN-16 Digital Camera >> 2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the DC IN terminal of the conversion adapter. 3. Connect the other end of the AC power adapter to a wall outlet. Charging time differs depending on the ambient temperature and the status of battery. The digital still ViviCam 3945s must be used with the specified AC power adapter. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. Always make sure that the digital still ViviCam 3945s is off before removing the battery. The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is normal and not a malfunction. When using the digital still ViviCam 3945s in cold environments, keep the digital still ViviCam 3945s and its battery warm by holding it inside your jacket or other warm protective environment. Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) Using an AC power adapter prevents the digital still ViviCam 3945s from automatically powering off while transferring files to your computer. Perform the steps in the preceding section "Charging the Battery". User's Manual >> Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the ViviCam 3945s. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. Attaching the ViviCam 3945s Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration. EN-17 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) The digital still ViviCam 3945s comes with 9MB of internal memory, allowing you to record video clips, captured images, or voice files in the digital still ViviCam 3945s. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files. 1. Always make sure the digital still ViviCam 3945s is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card. 2. Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration. 3. Close the battery/SD memory card cover. To remove the SD memory card, make sure the ViviCam 3945s is turned off. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject. EN-18 Digital Camera >> Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital still ViviCam 3945s before using it. Refer to section in the manual titled "Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory" for further details. To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD 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. GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On/Off Press the POWER button to turn on your digital still ViviCam 3945s. To turn off your digital still ViviCam 3945s, press the POWER button again. User's Manual >> EN-19 If the ViviCam 3945s goes unused for a certain period of time while the ViviCam 3945s is powered on, the ViviCam 3945s will switch to an idle mode, and eventually turn itself off to conserve power. The power is turned off automatically when the ViviCam 3945s has not been operated for a defined period time. To resume the operation condition, turn the power on again. Refer to section in this manual titled "POWER OFF" in the Setup Menu (In Capture and Movie Modes) for further details. Setting the Date and Time The date/time setting screen will automatically appear: When first turning the ViviCam 3945s on. When turning the power on after leaving the ViviCam 3945s without battery for an extended period of time. 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the ViviCam 3945s. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 3. Press the button. 4. Press the button to select [SETUP] menu. 5. Use the / / / buttons to select [DATE SETUP], then press the OK button. 6. Press the / buttons to select the Year, Month, Day and Time fields. To increase the value, press the button. To decrease the value, press the button. The time is displayed in 24-hours format. 7. Press the OK button after all fields are set. EN-20 Digital Camera >> PLAY Y/M/D NTSC PAL SETUP DATE SETUP SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM: 2004.01.03 EXIT: ENTRY: DATE SETUP 2004.01.01 Y M D 00:11 SELECT ITEM : SET : Choosing the Screen Language Follow the steps below to specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the ViviCam 3945s. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 3. Press the button. 4. Press the button to select [SETUP] menu. 5. Use the / / / buttons to select [LANGUAGE], then press the O K button. 6. Use the / buttons to select the language you want. 7. Press the OK button to confirm. User's Manual >> PLAY Y/M/D NTSC PAL SETUP LANGUAGE SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM: ENGLISH EXIT: ENTRY: EN-21 For matting an SD Memor y Card or Inter nal Memory Formatting erases all images, videos, audio files and folders that are stored on the SD memory card or internal memory. Formatting is not possible if an SD memory card is locked. 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the ViviCam 3945s. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]. button. 3. Press the 4. Press the button to select [SETUP] PICTURE FUNCTION FORMAT EN-22 Digital Camera >> Menu. 5. Use the / / / buttons to select [FORMAT], then press the OK button. 6. Use the / buttons to select [YES], then press the OK button to confirm. To cancel formatting, select [NO]. SETUP AUTO DATE D AUTO FORMAT SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM: NO EXIT: ENTRY: FORMAT YES NO BACK : SET : You should format an SD memory card with the ViviCam 3945s before using it for the first time. To format the internal memory, do not insert a memory card into the ViviCam 3945s. Otherwise, you will format the memory card. Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time. An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted. Setting Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the file size and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on a memory card. 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. To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below: 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the ViviCam 3945s. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 3. Press the button. The [PICTURE] menu is displayed. 4. Use the / / / buttons to select [SIZE], then press the OK button. 5. Use the / buttons to select the desired setting, then press the OK button. 6. Follow the step 4 and 5 above to set the [QUALITY]. SIZE 2560x1920 2048x1536 1280x960 640x480 BACK : User's Manual >> 1/5 5M 3M 1.2 M M 0.3 SET : QUALITY SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL BACK : SET : The possible number of shots and recording time vary according to the storage size, resolution and quality settings and the subject of the image to be captured. You can resize the images later. (Please refer to section in this manual titled "Resizing an Image" for further detail. EN-23 EN-24 Digital Camera >> Possible Number of Shots (Still Image) The following table shows the approximate images that you can capture at each setting based on an optional SD card. Resolution 2560 x1920 5M Quality 32MB SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL 9 18 28 14 29 43 37 73 107 141 262 366 2 SD memory card 64MB 19 38 58 30 59 89 77 150 221 290 539 754 4 128MB 39 78 117 61 121 182 156 306 450 588 1093 1530 8 256MB 78 157 236 123 244 366 314 616 905 1184 2200 3080 17 512MB 158 315 475 247 490 736 631 1236 1819 2378 4417 6282 34 2048 x1536 3M 1280 x 960 1.2 M 640 x 480 0.3 M TIFF IMAGE Possible recording time / sec (video clip) Resolution 640 x 480 320 x 240 SD memory card 32MB 00:01:44 00:06:51 64MB 00:03:38 00:14:21 128MB 00:07:27 00:29:23 256MB 00:15:04 00:59:24 512MB 00:30:19 01:59:31 The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings. CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the ViviCam 3945s. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor. 4. Press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. Pressing the shutter button down halfway automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure. The focus-area frame turns blue when the ViviCam 3945s is focused and the exposure is determined. When the focus or exposure is not suitable, the frame of the focus area turns yellow. User's Manual >> 1 Press down halfway 2 Press down fully The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction. To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button, always hold it carefully. This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions, which your ViviCam 3945s may decelerate the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed. Pressing the button changes the LCD display in the sequence of: Standard Display Simplified Display No Information. To review the last-captured image, press the OK button. Press the OK button again to return to the Capture mode. EN-25 Setting the Scene Mode This sets the scene mode for capturing images. 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the ViviCam 3945s. Make sure the ViviCam ] mode. 3945s is in [ 2. Press the button. The screen of scene mode menu is displayed. 3. Use the / buttons to select the desired scene mode, then press the OK button to confirm. To cancel the selection and exit from the scene mode menu, press the / buttons. EN-26 Digital Camera >> AUTO AUTO The table below will help you choose the appropriate scene mode: Scene mode Description Select this mode when you want to leave the settings up to the ViviCam 3945s to capture images with ease. AUTO Select this mode when you want to capture an image that makes the person stand out against a defocused (blurred) background. PORTRAIT The default flash mode is set to [ ] which is effective in reducing the red-eye phenomenon. Select this mode to enhance color, saturation shown in mountains, forests and other landscape scenery or to take portraits that feature LANDSCAPE a landmark in the background. The flash is fixed at [ ].. Select this mode when you want to photograph people with an NIGHT SCENE evening or night scene background. SPORTS MACRO Select this mode when you want to capture fast-moving subjects. Select this mode to capture close-up subject. The flash is fixed at [ ]. User's Manual >> The description of each scene serves as a general guide. Set the digital still ViviCam 3945s to suit your own preferences. The scene mode can be set only in [ ] mode. EN-27 Using the Optical Zoom Zoom photography allows you to capture images magnified up to 3 times or wideangle photography depending on the distance up to the subject. You can further enlarge the center of the screen and capture images using the digital zoom. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]. 2. Compose the image with the zoom button. Pressing the T button zooms in on the subject, and enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor. Pressing the W button provides a wider-angle image. The lens position moves according to the zoom button setting. 3. Press the shutter button down halfway to set the focus and exposure, then press it down fully to capture the image. EN-28 Digital Camera >> Zoom function cannot be used while a video clip is recording. Using the Digital Zoom Using a combination of 3 times optical zoom and 4 times digital zoom permits zoom photography up to 12 times to suit the subject and the distance. Digital zoom can be a useful feature, however, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. To enable the digital zoom. a. Press the button. b. Select [FUNCTION] with the button. c. Select [DIGITAL ZOOM] with the / / / buttons, and press the OK button. d. Select [ON] with the or buttons, and press the OK button. button to exit from the e. Press the menu screen. f. To activate the digital zoom, press and hold the T button completely until the image on the LCD monitor expands. 3. Press the shutter button to capture a "zoomed" image. PICTURE FUNCTION SETUP User's Manual >> ISO DIGITAL ZOOM SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM: ON EXIT: ENTRY: The zoom setting is automatically cancelled by either turning the ViviCam 3945s off or the activation of the Auto Power Off function. EN-29 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. 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the ViviCam 3945s. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 3. Press the button. The screen of flash mode menu is displayed. 4. Use the / buttons to select the desired flash mode, then press the OK button. To cancel the selection and exit from the flash mode menu, press the / buttons. The flash mode you set will be displayed on the LCD monitor. 5. Compose your scene and press the shutter button. EN-30 Digital Camera >> AUTO FLASH The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode: Description Use this mode to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you want to capture natural-looking images of people and animals in low-light conditions. RED EYE When capturing images, the red-eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking the subject (person) to look at the digital still ViviCam 3945s or get as close to the digital still ViviCam 3945s as possible. Use this mode in the environment that the flash use is NO FLASH prohibited or under the situation that the distance to the subject is too far away for the flash to have any effect. The flash fires automatically according to the photographic AUTO FLASH conditions. The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding FORCED brightness. Select this mode for recording images with FLASH high contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows. Flash mode User's Manual >> In [ ] landscape and [ ] macro modes, the flash is fixed at [ ]. In the capture mode [ ] continuous and [ A ] AEB, the flash is fixed at [ ]. ] mode. The flash cannot be used in the [ EN-31 Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be set in [ ] mode. This feature is useful for situations where you may wish to join into the scene when taking group shots. 1. Secure the ViviCam 3945s to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2. Press the POWER button to turn on the ViviCam 3945s. 3. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 4. Toggle the button to select the desired self-timer mode. EN-32 Digital Camera >> OFF [NO INDICATION] 5. Compose your image and press the shutter button. The self-timer function is activated and the status of countdown is displayed on the LCD monitor. The self-timer LED flashes and the image will be captured after the preset time has elapsed. To cancel the self-timer during operation, press the button. 07 The self-timer setting is automatically cancelled after an image is captured. Adjusting the Exposure Images can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstances where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you wish to capture is very small within the scene. Exposure can be set in 0.3 EV units. Quick Selection 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and press the button. Each press of the button displays the setting in the order of [Blank], [ ] Exposure Compensation, and [ ] Backlight Correction. 2. Set the exposure value with the / buttons. Press the button to increase the value. Press the button to decrease the value. The setting range of the exposure compensation is as follows: -2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0, +1.3, +1.7, +2.0 Selection in [FUNCTION] menu 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]. 2. Press the button, then use the button to select the [FUNCTION] menu. In Movie mode, select the [MOVIE] menu 3. Use the / / / buttons to select [EXPOSURE], then press the O K button. 4. You can use the / buttons to set the exposure value from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV, then press the OK button. To reactive auto exposure, select [0EV] in step 4. 5. To exit from the menu, press the button. User's Manual >> PICTURE FUNCTION SETUP ISO EXPOSURE SELECT ITEM: 0.0EV EXIT: ENTRY: [ MOVIE ] Mode SETUP R GB EXPOSURE SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM: 0.0EV EXIT: ENTRY: [ EXPOSURE ] Mode 0.0EV BACK : SET : EN-33 Setting the White Balance The human eye adapts to changes in light so that white objects still appear white even when the light changes. With a digital ViviCam 3945s, however, the color of the subject is influenced by the color of the light surrounding it. This color adjustment is called "white balance adjustment". This setting allows you to set the white balance when capturing images under specific lighting conditions. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the button. The [PICTURE] menu appears. 3. Use the / / / buttons to select [WHITE BALANCE], then press the OK button. 4. Use the / buttons to select the desired setting. 5. To exit from the menu, press the button. PICTURE FUNCTION Q R GB EN-34 Digital Camera >> SETUP WB WB WHITE BLANCE SELECT ITEM: AUTO EXIT: ENTRY: WHITE BALANCE AUTO DAYLIGHT CLOUDY SUNSET BACK : 1/ 6 SET : WHITE BALANCE TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT 5/ 6 BACK : SET : ADVANCED CAPTURE Continuous Capture In continuous capture mode, you can capture a rapid sequence of images with one press of the shutter button. This function is very useful for photographing objects in motion where it is difficult to determine the precise moment of capture. Afterwards, you may review the sequence of images to select the best one. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the button, then use the button to select the [FUNCTION] menu. 3. Use the button to select [CAPTURE MODE], then press the OK button. 4. Use t h e / b u t t o n s to select ], then press the OK [CONTINUOUS button. 5. To exit from the menu, press the button. The indicator is displayed on the monitor screen. 6. Press the shutter button down halfway to lock the focus. 7. Press the shutter button down all the way to capture images. Capturing will stop when the shutter button is released. PICTURE FUNCTION SETUP User's Manual >> ISO CAPTURE MODE SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM: [S] EXIT: ENTRY: CAPTURE MODE SINGLE CONTINUOUS AEB BACK : A S SET : Maximum number of continuous shots: 5. In CONTINUOUS mode, the flash mode will be set to NO FLASH automatically. EN-35 Auto-Exposure Bracketing (AEB) Auto-exposure bracketing is an effective technique when it is difficult to determine the precise exposure of a scene. Using AEB the ViviCam 3945s will capture a sequential burst of three images at three different exposure settings. Afterwards, you may review the sequence of images to select the best exposure. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. PICTURE FUNCTION SETUP EN-36 Digital Camera >> 2. Press the button, then use the buton to select the [FUNCTION] menu. 3. Use the button to select [CAPTURE MODE], then press the OK button. 4. Use the / buttons to select [AEB A ], then press the OK button. 5. To exit from the menu, press the button. The A indicator is displayed on the monitor screen. 6. Press the shutter button to capture images. ISO CAPTURE MODE SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM: [S] EXIT: ENTRY: CAPTURE MODE SINGLE CONTINUOUS AEB BACK : A S SET : In AEB mode, the flash mode will be set to NO FLASH automatically. Adjusting White Balance Manually Manual white balance lets you configure the digital still ViviCam 3945s for a particular light source and other conditions. Note that you must perform manual white balance under the same conditions you will be shooting. You must also have a piece of white paper or other similar object on hand in order to perform this function. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. button. The [PICTURE] menu 2. Press the appears. 3. Use the / buttons to select [MANUAL WB], then press the OK button. 4. Point the ViviCam 3945s at an enclosed gray card for which you can set the white balance. This starts the white balance adjustment procedure. 5. U s e t h e / buttons to select [EXECUTE], then press the OK button to confirm. The procedure of manual white balance is complete. If you with to cancel [MANUAL WB] setting, select [CANCEL]. 6. To exit from the menu, press the button. PICTURE FUNCTION Q R GB User's Manual >> SETUP WB WB MANUAL WB SELECT ITEM: CANCEL EXIT: ENTRY: MANUAL WB EXECUTE CANCEL BACK : SET : EN-37 PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS In the playback mode, you can view, magnify, delete images, play video clips , or run a slide show. This mode also provides a thumbnail image display, allowing you to quickly search for the desired image. EN-38 Digital Camera >> Viewing Images 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the ViviCam 3945s. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 3. Use the / buttons to select the desired images. To view the previous image, press the button. To view the next image, press the button. Pressing the / buttons during image playback will rotate the image 90 degrees. The button rotates the image clockwise, whereas the button rotates the image counterclockwise. 90 o Counterclockwise 0 (Original) o 90 Clockwise o If there is no image stored in the internal memory or memory card, [NO PICTURE] message will appear on the monitor. Pressing the button while playing back images changes the LCD display in the sequence of: Standard display Detailed display No information. Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view the details. Images that are being displayed can be enlarged in 8 times enlargement. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Use the / buttons to select the desired images. To view the previous image, press the button. 1.5x To view the next image, press the button. 3. Adjust the zoom ratio by using the zoom button. To enlarge the selected image, press the T button. To return to normal magnification, press the W button. 3x The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor. 4. To view different portion of the images, press the / / / buttons to adjust the display area. You will see a white frame with a pink box inside. The white frame indicates the entire image, while the pink box shows the location of the currently enlarged area. 5. To return to regular display, toggle the W button until the regular display appears on the screen. User's Manual >> EN-39 The range of magnification factor is: 1.5x, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.0x, 3.5x, 4.0x, 4.5x, 5.0x, 5.5x, 6.0x, 6.5x, 7.0x, 7.5x and 8.0x. Thumbnail Display (Index Playback) This function allows you to view four or nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the button to enter [PLAY] menu. Select [THUMBNAIL] with the / / / buttons, then press the OK button. 3. Use the / buttons to choose the desired number of thumbnail images to be displayed, then press the OK button. Press the button to exit from [PLAY] menu. 4. Press the W button. Four or nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously. 5. Use the / / / buttons to select the image to be displayed at regular size, then press the OK button to display the selected image on full screen. EN-40 Digital Camera >> As appropriate, the [ display. ] or [ ] icon will be displayed in a thumbnail Slideshow Display The slideshow function enables you to play back your images automatically in sequential order. This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. SLIDE SHOW 2. Press the button to enter [PLAY] menu. 3 SEC 3. Select [SLIDE SHOW] with the / / / 5 SEC buttons, then press the OK button. 7 SEC 4. Use the / buttons to set the slideshow 9 SEC interval, then press the OK button. The slide show starts. BACK : Each video clip is presented by the first frame of the video clip. To stop the slide show display, press the OK button. User's Manual >> SET : Resizing an Image You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes: 2560 x 1920 pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels, 1280 x 960 pixels and 640 x 480 pixels. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Use the / buttons to select the desired image you want to resize. 3. Press the button to enter [PLAY] menu. 4. Select [RESIZE] with the /// buttons, then press the OK button. 5. Use the / buttons to select the desired setting, then press the OK button to confirm. RESIZE 2560x1920 2048x1536 1280x960 640x480 SELECT IMAGE : SET : 1/ 5 EN-41 MOVIE MODE Recording Video Clips 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the ViviCam 3945s. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 3. Compose the image with the zoom button, if desired. Optical zoom should be set while composing the scene. Optical zoom cannot be used during movie capture. 4. P r e s s t h e s h u t t e r b u t t o n t o s t a r t recording. 5. Press the shutter button again to stop recording. EN-42 Digital Camera >> VGA The flash and self-timer cannot be used in [ ] mode. While a video is being recorded to an SD card, do not open the battery/ SD card cover, nor remove the battery or SD card. Doing so might damage the SD card or destroy the data. Playing Back Video Clips 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 100-0001 2. Use the / buttons to go through the images until the video clip you want to play back is displayed. To view the previous image, press the button. To view the next image, press the :SHUTTER button. 3. Press the shutter button to start playing back a video clip. To pause or resume video playback, press the shutter button. To stop playback, press the OK button. Use the button to start fast-reverse playback. Use the button to start fast-forward playback. VGA User's Manual >> EN-43 The zoom function cannot be activated while playing back video clips. To play back video clips on the computer, we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9.0 (WMP 9.0). You can download WMP version from the website at www.microsoft.com. Pressing the button in video playback mode changes the LCD display in the sequence of: Indicators on Indicators off. PLAYBACK MODE - ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Playing Back Images/Video Clips on TV You can also play back your images and videos on a TV screen. Before connecting to any device, make sure to select NTSC/PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital still ViviCam 3945s. It is recommended you use an AC power adapter while playing back recorded images and videos on TV. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Connect one end of the A/V cable to the conversion adapter terminal of the ViviCam 3945s. If you use the conversion adapter to connect the A/V cable, insert the conversion adapter into the conversion adapter terminal of the ViviCam 3945s first, and then connect one end of the A/V cable to the A/V terminal of the conversion adapter. 3. Connect the other end to the A/V input socket of the TV set. 4. Turn the TV and digital still ViviCam 3945s on. 5. Play back the still images/video clips. The method of operation is the same as playing back still images and video clips on the digital still ViviCam 3945s. EN-44 Digital Camera >> Deleting Images/Video Clips User's Manual >> Use this function to delete one or all images/video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. Please note that the deleted images or video clips cannot be recovered. Immediate Erasure (Quick Delete Function) The quick delete function enables you to delete the last image during capture. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]. 2. Press the button. The last image and delete message appears on the screen. 3. Use the / buttons to select [YES], then press the OK button. If you wish to cancel the deletion, select [NO]. To delete a single image/video clip in playback mode 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Use the / buttons to select the image you want to delete. button. 3. Press the 4. When the delete message appears, use the / buttons to select [YES], then press the OK button. If you wish to cancel the deletion, select [NO]. To delete all images/video clips at once 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the button to enter [PLAY] menu. Select [DELETE ALL] with the / / / buttons, then press the OK button. 3. To confirm the deletion of all images, use the / buttons to select [YES], then press the OK button. The message "NO PICTURE" appears on the LCD screen. YES NO DELETE ALL YES NO BACK : SET : Protected images cannot be deleted. EN-45 Protecting Images/Video Clips The "PROTECT" function allows you to set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the button to enter [PLAY] menu. Select [PROTECT] with the / // buttons, then press the OK button. 3. Use the / buttons to select the desired setting, then press the OK button. [ONE IMAGE]: Protect one image/ video. [ALL IMAGES]: Protect all images/ videos (at once). [EXIT]: Exit from this menu. 4. Use the / buttons to select [LOCK], then press the OK button. Press the button to return to the playback mode. The protect icon is displayed on each protected video and image. EN-46 Digital Camera >> PROTECT ONE IMAGE ALL IMAGES EXIT