Vivitar Vivicam 3640 User Manual

							 ViviCam 3640 
 
 
      
 
User Manual 
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About this manual 
This manual makes using the ViviCam 3640 as easy as possible. 
Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; 
however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The 
information in this document is  subject to change without notice. 
Copyright 
© Copyright 2002 
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. 
All rights are reserved. 
Trademarks 
All trademarks and registered tr ademarks are the property of their 
respective owners.  
Photo Express, DVD PictureShow, Cool 360 and PhotoExplorer, 
Copyright 2002, Ulead Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved. 
Presto! VideoWorks, Presto! Image Folio and Presto! Mr. Photo, 
Copyright 2002, NewSoft Technology Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 
 
   
						

							  
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Table of Contents 
Chapter 1 - Getting Started...............................................................1 
Features........................................................................\
.............. 1 
Safety Information.................................................................... 2 
Included Components............................................................ 4 
Camera Overview................................................................... 6 
Front View.................................................................... 6 
Back View.................................................................... 8 
Bottom View.............................................................. 11 
Install the Memory Card....................................................... 12 
Install the Batteries................................................................. 14 
Choose a Language............................................................. 16 
Set the Time and Date.......................................................... 18 
Chapter 2 - Taking Pictures.............................................................22 
Prepare the Camera............................................................. 22 
Select the Camera Mode.................................................... 23 
Frame the Shot....................................................................... 23 
Zoom and Shoot..................................................................... 24 
Turn off the Camera.............................................................. 24 
Chapter 3 - Reviewing Your Pictures..............................................25 
Switch to Playback Mode.................................................... 25 
Full-Screen Review.................................................... 25 
Thumbnail Review.................................................... 26   
						

							  
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Chapter 4 - Connecting to a Computer ........................................27 
Installing Software.................................................................. 28 
Making the Connection....................................................... 30 
Copying Photos to a PC....................................................... 31 
Using as a PC Camera.......................................................... 32 
Chapter 5 – Mode / Operation Guide...........................................33 
Snapshot Mode...................................................................... 33 
Video Mode........................................................................\
.... 34 
Preset Mode........................................................................\
.... 35 
Landscape................................................................. 36 
Portrait........................................................................\
. 36 
Night Scene............................................................... 36 
Self-Timer.................................................................... 37 
Macro........................................................................\
. 37 
Playback Mode...................................................................... 38 
Setup Mode........................................................................\
..... 39 
Delete All.................................................................... 40 
Format........................................................................\
. 40 
Quality........................................................................\
. 41 
Buzzer........................................................................\
.. 42 
DPOF........................................................................\
... 42 
Date/Time.................................................................. 43 
Media Type................................................................ 43 
Language.................................................................. 44 
Video Out................................................................... 45 
PC Camera Mode................................................................. 45   
						

							  
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Chapter 6 – Using the LCD Display .................................................46 
LCD Icon Descriptions........................................................... 47 
Appendix 1 – Button Function Guide..............................................49 
Appendix 2 – Trou bleshooting........................................................50   
						

							  
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Chapter 1  - Getting Started 
Features 
• Digital Zoom (3x) 
• Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution 
• Color LCD viewfinder screen 
• Video Clip Recording (up to 1 minute) 
• USB 1.1 interface 
• Auto exposure, user-defined exposure, auto focus 
• Flash: Auto / Always On / Red-Eye Reduction / OFF  
• White Balance Modes: Auto/ Daylight / Shade / 
Tungsten / Fluorescent 
• 10-second Timer mode 
• Full screen or Thumbnail photo review   
						

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Safety Information 
z Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder . Viewing the sun or 
other strong light source throug h the viewfinder could cause 
permanent visual impairment. 
z  Do not disassemble the camera . Touching the product’s internal 
parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, only a 
qualified technician should repair the product. Should the product 
break open as a result of a fall or  other accident, take the product 
to an authorized service center for inspection. 
z  Avoid contact with liquid crystal . Should the LCD display break, 
care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to 
prevent the liquid crystal from touching the skin or entering the 
eyes or mouth. 
z  Do not use in the presence of flammable gas . Using electronic 
equipment near flammable gas could result in explosion or fire. 
z  Observe proper precautions when handling batteries. Uses only size 
AA alkaline batteries. Batteries may leak or explode if handled 
improperly. Remove batteries (and memory card) from the 
camera if you are going to store the camera for extended periods 
of time. Ensure the camera is turned off before inserting or 
removing batteries. Do not insert batteries backwards or upside 
down. Do not disassemble batteries. Do not expose batteries to 
flame or excessive heat. Do not i mmerse batteries in or expose to   
						

							  
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water. Discontinue use immediately if you notice any changes in 
the battery such as discoloration, deformation or leakage. 
z Observe caution when operating the flash. Do not use the flash 
close to anyone’s eyes. This can cause temporary damage to 
eyesight. Particular care should be observed when photographing 
infants – keep the flash at a distance of at least 1 meter from 
infants’ eyes.
   
						

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Included Components 
Your ViviCam 3640 comes equipped with the following 
components. Please check to make sure all items are 
included.  
 
1. ViviCam 3640 
2. User’s Manual   
						

							  
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3.  Quick Reference Guide 
4. USB Cable 
5.  Two (2) AA Alkaline Batteries 
6. Installation CD-ROM 
7.  Soft Carrying Case 
8. Video Cable