User manual VIVITAR VIVICAM 3785

[. . . ] NOTICE FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and 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. [. . . ] Whereas digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixilated (grainier) the image will appear. Press the button to turn on your ViviCam 3785. button to activate the zoom function. Press the shutter button to capture a "zoomed" image. Note: E Digital zoom cannot be used in [ ] Movie mode. Using the Flash F 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. Press the button located on the rear side of the Vivicam 3785 repeatedly until the desired flash mode icon appears on the LCD monitor. The ViviCam 3785 has four flash modes: Off, On (Fill flash), Automatic with Red-eye reduction, Automatic. G S 22 The table below will help to select the appropriate flash mode: Flash Mode [ ] Flash off Description The flash will not fire. Select this mode when capturing images in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when the distance to the subject is beyond the effective range of the flash. (10 feet or more) The flash will always fire regardless of the lighting conditions. Select this mode for capturing images with high contrast (backlighting ) and deep shadows. This causes the pupil in the human eye to constrict, reducing the red-eye phenomenon. Select this mode when capturing images of people and animals in low-light conditions. The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions. Select this mode for general photography. [ ] Fill flash (on) [ A ] Automatic with Red-eye reduction [ A ] Automatic flash 23 Self-Timer By using the self-timer you can get into the scene when capturing group shots. Self-timer duration can be set to 5 seconds or 10 seconds. Self-timer mode appears cyclically as [05] --> [10]-> [Display Off]. After the self-timer is set, the shutter automatically releases after 5 seconds or 10 seconds. The self-timer lamp starts blinking relatively slow for the first 2 seconds or the first 7 seconds and then blinking rapidly for the last 3 seconds. To cancel the self-timer, press the button to disrupt the sequence. E F Note: After each self-timed image is captured, the self-timer is turned OFF. G S 24 Setting the Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on an SD memory card. As you get to know the ViviCam 3785, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images. Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but produce large files sizes. 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 quality settings perform the steps below: 1. button to enter the Capture menu and select [Size] or [Quality] / button. [. . . ] After the setting is set, press the button to confirm. Capture menu items: Size, Quality, EV, White Balance, ISO, Color, Sharpness and Setup. F G S 44 Size Refer to "Setting the Image Resolution and Quality" in BASIC FUNCTIONS. Quality Refer to " Setting the Image Resolution and Quality" in BASIC FUNCTIONS. 45 EV Your ViviCam 3785 adjusts the exposure of each scene automatically. However, when the subject is too dark or too bright, you can adjust the exposure manually. The EV compensation of your Vivicam 3785 can be adjusted from [-1. 5 EV] to [+1. 5 EV] (in 0. 3 EV steps). To adjust EV, press the / buttons in the main menu or press the button to enter the sub-menu and choose the setting. [. . . ]