Vivitar Vivicam 3730 User Manual

 INDEX
Getting Started............................................................................ 1
Contents of Package........................................................................... 1
System Requirements......................................................................... 1
General Precautions ............................................................................ 2
FCC Compliance and Advisory ............................................................ 2
Camera...

 Taking Pictures......................................................................... 19
Previewing a Picture before it is taken ............................................... 1 9
Taking a picture .................................................................................. 2 0
Adjusting the Exposure..................................................................... 2 2
Setting the White Balance ................................................................. 2 3
Changing the Picture...

 Copying Flash Memory Images to a Memory Card........................... 3 9
Formatting Memory Card or On board memory................................ 4 0
Setting Your Camera for Printing............................................. 41
Folders and Files............................................................................... 4 1
DPOF Print Settings .......................................................................... 4 2
PRINT Image...

 Getting Started
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Getting Started
Contents of Package
All of the items shown below are included with your camera.
CameraUSB cable
Vi deo cable
Strap
Soft caseUsers Guide
CD-ROMAlkaline batteries
(2 AA-size batteries)
System Requirements
For Windows
PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz
Windows 98/98se/2000/ME/XP
Minimum 32MB RAM
USB Port
CD-ROM drive
800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor
For Macintosh
Power Mac G3 or later
Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 and OS X
Minimum 64MB RAM
USB...

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2
General Precautions
nDo not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any way.
High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. The
maintenance and repairs should be carried out by authorized service providers.
nDo not fire the flash when it is too close to people or animal’s eyes. It may cause eye
damage especially for children.
nDo not use this camera with wet hand. Keep the camera away from water and other
liquids....

 Getting Started
3 compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded interface
cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or
accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, they must be
used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation.
Camera Nomenclature
Front
Self-timer lampFlash
Viewfinder
Microphone
Lens
Back
ViewfinderOperation lamp
button
/ Zoom In / Up button
/ Continuous shutter / Right...

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4 Side
USB port
Video out terminal
DC IN terminal
To pShutter button
Mode dial
Accessory Set-up
Attaching the Wrist Strap
· Follow illustrations to add the wrist strap.
Note: When carrying the camera by the strap, please don’t swing the cam-
era on the strap.  

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5 Using the Soft Case
· Keep the camera in it’s soft case while it is not in use.
· Be sure to insert the camera into the case, with the monitor screen facing
down.  

 Preparing to Take Pictures
6
Preparing to Take Pictures
Battery Installation
There are two ways to supply power to the camera. You can use
batteries (AA Alkaline or CR-V3), or alternatively, you can use an
AC adapter (DC3.3V/2.5A).
If using Batteries,
1. Turn camera upside-down.
2. Open the battery cover by pushing and sliding into the  side.
3. Check inscription on battery chamber for correct negative/
positive installation.
4. Install 2-AA alkaline batteries.