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Chapter 4 - Connecting to a Computer........................................ 24

 

Installing Software .................................................................. 25

 

Making the Connection ....................................................... 27

 

Copying Images to PC ......................................................... 28

 

Using as a PC Camera.......................................................... 29

 

Chapter 5 – Mode / Operation Guide ........................................... 30

 

Using Snapshot Mode ........................................................... 30

 

Using Timer Mode................................................................... 31

 

Using Preset Mode ................................................................. 32

 

Using Playback Mode ........................................................... 33

 

Using Setup Mode.................................................................. 35

 

Delete / Format ........................................................ 36

 

Quality ........................................................................ 37

 

DPOF ........................................................................... 38

 

Date/Time .................................................................. 39

 

Language .................................................................. 40

 

Storage Media .......................................................... 40

 

TV Setting ................................................................... 41

 

Chapter 6 – Using the LCD Display................................................. 42

 

Icon Descriptions.................................................................... 43

 

Appendix 1 – Button Function Guide ............................................. 45

 

Appendix 2 – Troubleshooting ........................................................ 46

 

Summary of Contents for Vivicam 3610

Page 1: ...Digital Camera User Manual 020910...

Page 2: ...bject to change without notice Copyright Copyright 2002 This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright All rights are reserved Trademarks All trademarks and registered trademark...

Page 3: ...tom View 10 Install the Memory Card 11 Install the Batteries 13 Choose a Language 15 Set the Time and Date 16 Chapter 2 Taking Pictures 18 Ready the Camera 18 Select the Camera Mode 19 Frame the Shot...

Page 4: ...Mode Operation Guide 30 Using Snapshot Mode 30 Using Timer Mode 31 Using Preset Mode 32 Using Playback Mode 33 Using Setup Mode 35 Delete Format 36 Quality 37 DPOF 38 Date Time 39 Language 40 Storage...

Page 5: ...LCD viewfinder screen Video Clip Recording up to 1 minute 2 megapixel sensor resolution USB 1 1 interface Auto exposure fixed focus Flash Modes Auto Red Eye Reduction OFF White Balance Modes Auto Dayl...

Page 6: ...ammable gas Using electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas could result in explosion or fire l Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Uses only size AA alkaline batteries Batt...

Page 7: ...he following components Please check to make sure all items are included Contact your retailer immediately if any of the following components are broken or missing 1 Digital Camera 2 User s manual 3 Q...

Page 8: ...Digital Camera User s Manual 4 6 Installation CD ROM 7 Soft carrying case 8 Hand strap...

Page 9: ...he front view rear view bottom view and top view of the digital camera are shown below Please take a moment to review these illustrations to familiarize yourself with the terms used in the rest of thi...

Page 10: ...e light measurements are made from this sensor Take care not to block the sensor with your finger while taking a picture 4 Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to estimate what the picture frame will...

Page 11: ...used to estimate what the picture frame will include The actual picture is taken from the lens not the viewfinder 2 Status LED When power is first turned on or the camera is working and not available...

Page 12: ...n views 5 Zoom In Key During playback this key can be used to zoom in for a closer view of your picture 6 Mode Dial Rotate this dial to select which mode the camera is using Snapshot Timer Preset Play...

Page 13: ...White Balance presets Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten and Fluorescent 14 Display Key Press this button to cycle through the various display options LCD backlight and status information all turned on LCD...

Page 14: ...res It can also be helpful when nobody can hold the camera such as when taking group pictures using the timer mode 2 Battery Memory Card Cover Allows access to the 2 AA sized alkaline battery chambers...

Page 15: ...llow these steps to install the memory card 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Open the battery memory card compartment by pressing on the cover and sliding in the direction of the arrow toward th...

Page 16: ...Camera User s Manual 12 3 Insert the memory card with the slotted corner facing the outside edge of the camera gold circuitry facing toward the back of the camera 4 Close the battery memory card cove...

Page 17: ...13 Install the Batteries Follow these steps to install or replace the batteries 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the camera...

Page 18: ...ra User s Manual 14 3 Insert batteries into the chamber making sure that the positive and negative ends are properly oriented with the polarity indicated on the inside of the compartment 4 Close the b...

Page 19: ...a Language The digital camera can display text and messages in English French Spanish and German Follow these steps to select a different language 1 Rotate the Mode Dial to the Setup mode 2 Turn the...

Page 20: ...he Shutter Button to select the language Set the Time and Date If the time and date are properly set the digital camera will mark each picture with this information The benefit of having the time and...

Page 21: ...enu 4 Use the Down Key and Up Key to adjust the hour then press the Shutter Button to set the minutes Once the time is set press the Shutter Button to set the year then the month and finally the day 5...

Page 22: ...he signal that the camera is ready for use Make sure you have installed 2 Alkaline size AA batteries If you want to store your photos on a memory card make sure it is also installed before you turn on...

Page 23: ...delay Preset mode allows you to take pictures in one of three preset schemes Monochrome B W Sepia or Video Clip Rotate the Mode Dial to the mode you wish to use For basic point and click picture takin...

Page 24: ...rning off the LCD display and taking pictures using the Viewfinder will result in longer battery life however it may be more convenient to use the LCD display in some situations Hold the camera with t...

Page 25: ...Shutter Button might shake the camera and cause a blurry picture Automatic Image Processing Press the Shutter Button half way to initiate the camera s internal image processing function The camera wi...

Page 26: ...see what it looks like and retake it if dissatisfied Switch to Playback Mode To view the pictures that you have stored in internal memory or on the SmartMedia Card rotate the Mode Dial to Playback Mo...

Page 27: ...ail Review If you press the Zoom Out key when the zoom ratio is at x1 default you will enter the Thumbnail Review mode In Thumbnail Review mode four pictures will be shown on the LCD at the same time...

Page 28: ...sk or CD ROM for delivery to a photofinisher After transferring pictures to your computer any copies stored on the memory card or on the camera s internal memory can be deleted to make way for new pic...

Page 29: ...a to your PC Insert the installation software CD into your CD ROM drive 2 The installation program should start automatically If not double click the My Computer icon on your desktop double click on y...

Page 30: ...ode for that function set Mode Dial to Setup for PC Camera mode or to any other setting for MSD mode 2 Connect the small connector of the USB cable to the camera as shown 3 Connect the large connector...

Page 31: ...fore being able to download pictures Making the Connection The camera is enabled with two modes when connected to your computer Mass Storage Device MSD PC Camera MSD mode allows you to use the camera...

Page 32: ...p mode is used for PC Camera mode and cannot be used to copy images See the PC Camera section below After connecting the digital camera to the computer open the Windows Explorer by double clicking on...

Page 33: ...ailable video capture software to create your own home videos Then you can edit and distribute your video files through the Internet or save them to CD ROM for later viewing on your PC or through a VC...

Page 34: ...ach mode Using Snapshot Mode The Snapshot mode is used for basic picture taking The following control buttons can be used in Snapshot mode Display Key Pressing this key will rotate through the followi...

Page 35: ...ng Timer Mode The Timer mode is used to take a picture after a ten second delay An example use of the Timer mode is shown below Taking a Group Photo If you want to take a picture of a group and you wa...

Page 36: ...option for the type of picture you want to take using the Up and Down buttons and then press the Shutter Button Sepia Photographers to create a warmer print tone use sepia toning The shadows remain b...

Page 37: ...shot 4 Press the Shutter Button to begin recording By default the camera will record a full 10 seconds before terminating the recording However if you want to terminate the recording sooner press the...

Page 38: ...turned on LCD and backlight on but no status information and LCD off Strobe Copy This key copies the selected image from onboard memory to the memory card or vice versa WB Delete This key deletes the...

Page 39: ...used to configure the digital camera To access the Setup menu rotate the Mode Dial to the Setup Menu position The Setup menu will be displayed on the LCD as follows Each of the setup menu items is des...

Page 40: ...y or memory card Which device is erased depends on which storage device is selected see Storage Media for more information Format This option will do a complete erase and reformat of the storage devic...

Page 41: ...cel and return to the Setup menu As onboard memory may become fragmented over time you should periodically Format your onboard memory to ensure you have access to all available memory Quality Adjust t...

Page 42: ...pictures The higher the quality the clearer your picture will be but at the same time the image file size will be larger and therefore you will be able to store fewer pictures in memory Generally Nor...

Page 43: ...e with this information The benefit of having the date and time set is that when you transfer the images to a computer the file properties will show the correct date and time the picture was taken To...

Page 44: ...implified To set the language for the LCD display select Language from the Setup menu Then choose the language using the Up and Down buttons and confirm by pressing the Shutter button Storage Media Us...

Page 45: ...ns of A V cables you have the option to choose a transmission format compatible with that of your TV This allows you to record video images sent to the TV with a VCR The camera does not support audio...

Page 46: ...l 42 Chapter 6 Using the LCD Display When the camera is in any mode other than Setup mode current camera settings such as zoom icons on the LCD display indicate quality etc This chapter describes thes...

Page 47: ...s taken to reduce red eye Flash On Flash is on regardless of light available Snapshot Mode Indicates the camera is in Snapshot mode the standard mode for taking pictures Video Clip Mode Indicates the...

Page 48: ...r remaining White Balance Indicates the current White Balance setting The default setting is Auto Auto WB The camera automatically determines the White Balance setting Daylight Use this setting when t...

Page 49: ...Off Flash Auto Off Red Auto Auto Day light Shade Tungsten FL Zoom Out Zoom In Preset Single Capture Select B W or Sepia Preset color scheme Select B W or Sepia Preset color scheme LCD Light LCD Off Fl...

Page 50: ...hing wait until it emits a steady light before taking a picture The camera may be waiting for the flash to charge The camera won t take a picture Is the camera connected to a computer The camera s but...

Page 51: ...2000 when the USB cable is unplugged from the PC an Unsafe Removal Device Detected error message appears When removing USB devices it is recommended that users follow the Safe Removal of USB Device pr...

Page 52: ...heck to make sure your hard drive s DMA setting is enabled as follows 1 From the Windows Start menu select Settings then Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel double click System then click the Device...

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