INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3 Mega Pixel Digital Camera
About this Manual This manual makes using the ViviCam 3765 Camera as easy as possible. Information in this manual has been checked for accuracy; however, the information is subject to change without notice. Copyright (c) Copyright 2004 Vivitar Corporation This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Trademarks All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Getting Started .............................................................. 1 Safety Information .................................................................. 2 Included Components .......................................................... 4 Camera Overview.................................................................. 5 Front View................................................................... 5 Back View...........................................................
Chapter 5 - Mode / Operation Guide............................................ 33 (Still-Image) Capture Mode................................................ 33 Movie Mode .......................................................................... 34 Preset Modes......................................................................... 35 Landscape ............................................................... 35 Portrait....................................................................... 36 Night Scene...
Chapter 1 – Getting Started This chapter provides an overview of the features of the Vivicam 3675 camera overview and instructions on getting started.
V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual Safety Information • • • • • • 2 Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder. Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. Do not disassemble the camera. Touching the internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction take the product to an authorized service center for inspection. Avoid contact with liquid crystal.
Safety Information 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.
V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual Included Components The V3765 digital camera typically comes equipped with the following components. Check to make sure all items are included. Note, however, that included accessories and components will vary, as specified by different retailers. Check with your retailer for specifics. 4 1. User's Manual 5. Quick Reference Guide 2. Soft Carrying Case 6. V3765 Digital Camera 3. Two (2) AA Alkaline Batteries 7. Installation CD-ROM 4. Video Cable 8.
Camera Overview Camera Overview The front, rear, and bottom views of the camera are shown on the following pages. Take a moment to review these illustrations to familiarize your self with the terms used in this manual. Front View 1. Shutter Button: Press this button to capture images, or to select menu options. 2.
V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 6 also be used in bright conditions to fill unwanted shadows. Self-Timer LED: When the Self-Timer option is selected this LED blinks for ten seconds after the Shutter Button is pressed. At the end of the tensecond countdown the camera captures an image. Light Sensor: Light measurements are made with this sensor. The camera detects the ambient light level and determines whether or not the flash should fire.
Camera Overview Rear View 1. Status LED: This LED will flash orange when the camera is powered-on, or while the camera is processing an image. When the camera is again ready to capture an image or accept user commands, the LED will be solid green. 2. Optical Viewfinder: The optical viewfinder is used to frame your images. The optical viewfinder is essential for conditions of extreme brightness or darkness. The actual image is captured through the lens and not the viewfinder.
V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 8 Power Button: Press this button to turn on the camera. Press it again to turn the camera off. WB/Delete: In capture mode press this button to cycle through White Balance presets. In playback mode use this button to delete images. Strobe / Copy: In capture mode this button sets the flash mode. In playback mode, it copies images from internal camera memory to an SD/MMC Card (if present.
Camera Overview 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. USB Port: The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect the camera to a computer for transferring images. The USB port also enables PC users to use the camera as a PC/web Camera. Hand Strap Loop: Attach the hand strap to this loop for ease of carrying. Mode Dial: Rotate to select the camera mode: Movie, Preset, Capture, Playback, Setup, or PC/web Camera. Down Button: Used to move down through menus and to cycle to the next during image Playback.
V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual Bottom View 1. Tripod Socket: Attaches the camera to a common tripod using the popular ¼-20 thread. (Tripod not included.) Use a tripod to hold the camera steady, especially for low light night images. 2. Battery / Memory Card Cover: Opens to allow access to the battery chamber and memory card slot. 3. Memory Card Slot: Holds an optional SD or MMC memory card to store images.
Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card: 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Open the battery / memory card compartment by pressing the cover and sliding in the direction of the arrow as shown.
V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual 3. Insert the memory card with circuitry (pins) first. The notched corner of the memory card points towards the camera lens. The manufacturers label on the memory card will face the front (lens side) of the camera. Notch 4. Close the battery / memory card cover.
Installing the Batteries Installing the Batteries To install or replace the batteries: 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the camera by pressing the cover and sliding in the direction of the arrow as shown.
V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual 3. Insert batteries into the chamber making sure that the positive and negative ends are properly oriented, as indicated by the battery icons in the compartment. 4. Close the battery cover.
Selecting a Language Selecting a Language The 3765 camera can display text and messages in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese and Simplified Chinese. To select a different language: 1. Rotate the Mode Dial to Setup mode . 2. Turn the camera on.
V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual 3. Use the Down button to select Language and . then press the Display button 4. Use the Up and Down buttons language you wish to use. 5. Press the Display button The Setup Menu returns. 16 / to select the to set the language.
Setting the Time and Date Setting the Time and Date The time and date are stored with each image you capture. When you transfer an image to a computer the time and date associated with that image will be transferred as well. To set the date display style: 1. Rotate the Mode Dial to Setup . 2. Turn on the camera.
V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual 3. Use the Down button to select Date/Time and . then press the Display button 4. Use the Down button to select Style and then . press the Display button 5. Choose the display style for the date.
Setting the Time and Date 6. When the settings are correct, press the Display to save the changes. button To set the date and time: to select Date/Time and 1. Use the Down button then press the Display button . to select the Clock option 2. Use the Down button and then press the Display button . to adjust the / 3. Use the Up and Down buttons hour. Press the Strobe/Copy button to set the hour and then move on to minutes.
V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual 4. Set the minutes in the same manner. Press the to set the minutes and Strobe/Copy button move on to the next option. 5. Repeat step 3 to set the year, the month, and the day. 6. When the settings are correct, press the Display button to save the changes. NOTE: If you make a mistake and need to go back, use the White Balance/Delete button .
Chapter 2 - Capturing Images This chapter shows you how to capture images with your 3765 camera. Preparing the Camera To prepare the camera for capturing images: Press the Power button to turn the camera on. After a short pause, the LED will stop flashing, signaling that the camera is ready to use. NOTES: • • • Make sure you have installed two AA batteries. If you want to store your images on an SD/MMC memory card, make sure it is inserted before you turn on the camera.
V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual Selecting the Camera Mode There are two modes for capturing images: Capture and Preset. Capture mode is for basic image capture, while Preset mode allows you to capture images in one of five preset schemes: Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, SelfTimer, and Macro. Rotate the Mode Dial to the mode you wish to use. For basic "point and click" image capture, use the .
Zooming and Shooting Zooming and Shooting Zoom in on a particular object or Zoom Out buttons to You can use the Zoom In narrow or widen the camera's field of view. Use either the LCD display or the optical viewfinder to preview the effects of the zoom function. Automatic Image Processing Pressing the Shutter button halfway down initiates the camera's internal image processing functions. The camera adjusts white balance, exposure, and autofocus.
Chapter 3 - Reviewing Your Images One benefit of digital cameras is that you can immediately preview the image you just captured. Switching to Playback Mode To view the images that you have stored in internal memory or on an SD/MMC Card, rotate the Mode Dial and turn the camera on. to Playback Mode If the LCD display is not turned on, press the Display button . Cycle through the modes by repeatedly pressing the Display button.
Switching to Playback Mode Thumbnail Review If you press the Zoom Out button when the zoom ratio is at x1 (default), the camera switches to Thumbnail Review . In Thumbnail Review, up to nine images are shown on the LCD simultaneously. Use the Up and Down buttons / to cycle through the thumbnail pages. To return to Full-Screen Review, select the image you want to view and press either the Shutter button or the Zoom Out button. The selected image will then expand to fill the entire LCD display.
Chapter 4 - Connecting to a Computer The 3765 camera stores images as digital data rather than on film. Instead of making a trip to a developer and printing from negatives, you can copy your images to a computer for storage. Once transferred, your images can be viewed, edited, printed, sent via e-mail, placed on a web page, added to a report, uploaded to a photo-processor, or saved to any removable media device (such as floppy disk or CD-ROM) for delivery to a photo finisher.
Switching to Playback Mode to access and view your images (photos), whereas the PC camera mode is for live video. Which mode do you use? • If you are interested in retrieving your digital images (images) from your camera you will need to use the mass-storage mode. • If you wish to use your digital camera as a video camera where live (real-time) video is displayed on your computer use the PC camera mode. Mass Storage Device.
V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual Installing Software Follow these instructions to install the camera drivers and software on your system. Follow these instructions to install the camera drivers and software on your system. Make sure to install the drivers before connecting the camera to your computer.
Installing Software Step 1: Utility Installation 1. Insert the V3765 CD into your CD-ROM drive. Don't connect the camera to the PC at this time. 2. The installation program should start automatically. If not, double click the My Computer icon on your desktop, open the CD-ROM drive, and then run the 'setup.exe' found on the installation CD-ROM. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. All the necessary software is installed automatically.
V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual 3. Connect the large end of the USB cable to an open USB slot on your computer. To locate USB slots on your computer, look for the USB icon . 4. The Windows Add Hardware Wizard will automatically detect the camera and lead you through the installation procedures for each camera mode. 5. You will need to do this once for each mode (PC/web Camera and MSD mode.) NOTE: You should reboot your computer before using camera and software for the first time.
Copying Images to your Computer Copying Images to your Computer When connected to your computer in MSD mode, the digital camera behaves exactly like any another disk drive attached to your computer. This makes copying the images to your hard drive as easy as copying files from a floppy disk, zip drive or CD-ROM. To copy images to your computer: 1. Connect the digital camera to the computer with the USB cable. 2. Turn on the camera. 3. Open Windows Explorer.
V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual capture software to create your own home videos. Windows XP users can use Windows Movie Maker. PC Camera mode can also be used with real-time video conferencing software such as Microsoft NetMeeting™. NOTE: To use your camera as a PC/web Camera you must set the camera to PC Camera mode. To use the camera in MSD mode, you can use any of the modes other than PC Camera mode. CAUTION: Do not disconnect the USB cable when the digital camera is functioning as a PC Camera (i.e.
Chapter 5 - Mode / Operation Guide The 3765 camera has six operational modes. Select a mode by rotating the Mode Dial to the desired position. This chapter describes each mode and associated button functions. Capture Mode Capture mode is the most commonly used mode, offering the most automatic operation. The basic principles of photography apply to this mode.
V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual • • • WB / Delete: Specifies the White Balance setting. Pressing the WB key cycles through the following settings: Automatic, Day Light, Shade, Tungsten (incandescent), and Fluorescent Light. Zoom Out: Widens the field framed by the camera's lens from 3x to 1x. Zoom In: Narrows the field framed by the camera's lens optically from 1x to 3x in eight steps. After reaching the extent of the optical zoom you may also zoom digitally from 1x to 4x in steps of 0.2.
Preset Mode Optical zoom: You may set the optical zoom from 1x to 3x prior to recording. Note that you must set the optical zoom before recording. Once you begin recording the optical zoom cannot be changed. / while recording a Pressing the Up and Down buttons video increases and decreases the lens' exposure value, which brightens or darkens the video.
V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual Portrait The portrait preset is optimized for capturing "head shots" of people, focusing more on the center of the frame than on the peripheral areas. Night Scene The night scene preset is optimized for capturing images at night, opening the lens aperture wider and longer to gather as much ambient light as possible.
Playback Mode 3. Use the Up and Down buttons to select the SelfTimer Preset. 4. Press the Shutter Button. The 10-second delay begins immediately. After ten-seconds the camera captures the image. With the exception of the Shutter button, all of the camera's other buttons behave the same as they do in the other Preset modes. Macro The macro preset optimizes the camera for capturing close up shots of objects at a distance of 12 inches (30cm) or less from the camera.
V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual • • • • • Display Button: Toggles the image information on/off. Strobe / Copy: Copies the selected image from onboard memory to the memory card or vice versa. WB / Delete: Deletes selected image. Zoom Out: In Playback mode, the Zoom Out button switches the display to Thumbnail mode. Zoom In: In Playback mode the Zoom In button magnifies the displayed image from 1x to 8x in steps of 0.5. Use the Up, Down, WB, and Strobe buttons to traverse a zoomed image.
Setup Mode Delete All To delete images from either the camera's internal memory or from an SD/MMC Card, select Delete All from the Setup menu. Format The format option completely erases and reformats memory. Although Format requires longer than Delete, be sure to format your storage device occasionally to ensure the card continues to function optimally.
V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual Quality You can specify the resolution and quality of the images you capture in the Setup menu. There are six resolution/quality combinations available: Megapixel Count Resolution (Horiz. x Vertical) Quality 5.0 MP 2496 x 2016 Normal 3.0 MP 2048 x 1472 Fine 3.0 MP 2048 x 1472 Normal 2.8 MP 2048 x 1376 Fine 2.8 MP 2048 x 1376 Normal 0.
Setup Mode Buzzer When the buzzer (beeper) is turned on, the camera generates a beep whenever you press a buttons or rotate the Mode dial. To enable beep tones, select the Buzzer option from the menu. On the subsequent screen, select Yes to confirm . and then press the Display button Date/Time The 3765 camera marks each image with a time stamp displaying the hour, minute and day the image was captured. This is useful for organizing and keeping track of your image collection.
V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual Memory Type You can specify whether you want to store images in the on-board (internal) memory or on an SD/MMC Card. To specify the memory to be used: . 1. Rotate the Mode Dial to Setup 2. Turn on the camera. 3. Use the Down button to select Memory Type and then press the Display button . 4. Use the Up and Down / buttons to select either Internal, to use the camera's on-board memory, or Memory Card, to use an SD/MMC Card.
Setup Mode 5. Press the Display button to confirm your selection and return to the main Setup screen. Language The 3765 can display menu items in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese and Simplified Chinese. For more on setting the language, see page 15. Video Out When connecting your camera to a TV you may specify the video standard used by your TV. This enables you to view images on a TV or record images on a VCR. Select the Video Out option.
V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual ISO You may specify the camera’s ISO light sensitivity. Two ISOs are available: ISO 100: For shooting in bright sunlight ISO 200: For general use in most situations Opening You can choose to display the welcome screen when the camera is turned on.
PC Camera Mode To turn the welcome screen on or off, scroll down to the , select Yes Opening option, press the Display button to confirm. or No, and press PC Camera Mode The 3765 camera can be used with most commercially available video software as a video camera. Simply connect it to your PC with the supplied USB cable, turn the Mode dial to PC Camera and then it turn on. For more information regarding this mode, see Section 4.
Chapter 6 - the LCD Display The icons on the LCD display indicate the status of camera settings and functions such as quality, zoom ratio, and number of images. This chapter describes the LCD display icons and their meanings.
Chapter 6 - the LCD Display LCD Icon Descriptions Icon Name (None) Auto Flash The camera determines whether the flash is needed by detecting the amount of ambient light. Flash Off Description Flash is turned off, regardless of the amount of light available. Red-Eye Use the Red-Eye Reduction function to reduce the occurrence Reduction of "red-eye" (eyes appear red in the images due to flash reflection off the eyes’ retinas.
V3765 Digital Camera User’s Manual (None) White Balance Indicates the current White Balance setting. The default setting is Automatic Auto WB The camera automatically determines the White Balance setting. Daylight Use this setting when capturing images in bright daylight, to reduce the effect of "whitewashed" images. Shade Use this setting when capturing images in shade, or any time your images come out too dark. Tungsten Use this setting for capturing images under tungsten or incandescent light.
Appendix 1 – Button Function Guide Mode Shutter Up Down Display Strobe/ Copy WB/ Delete Zoom Out Zoom In Single Capture EV+ EV- LCD + Light → LCD Off Auto → On → Off → Red-Eye Reduction Auto → Day light → Shade → Tungsten → Fluorescent Zoom Out Zoom In Single Capture Select Landscap e, Portrait, Night Scent, Self-Timer or Macro Select Landscape, Portrait, Night Scent, Self-Timer or Macro LCD + Light → LCD Off Auto → On → Off → Red-Eye Reduction Auto → Day light → Shade → Tungsten → Flu
Appendix 2 – Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible cause The camera The camera is has no power. turned off. The batteries are discharged. Solution Press the power button to turn the camera ON. Replace the batteries with fresh ones. Refer to Inserting Batteries. The batteries are Check the battery orientation. Refer to “Inserting the inserted incorrectly. Batteries.” The camera won’t capture an image. The flash doesn’t work.
Appendix 2 – Troubleshooting Guide When using Windows ME or 2000 I get a message: "Unsafe Removal Device Detected" whenever the USB cable is unplugged from the PC When removing USB devices, it is recommended that users follow the "Safe Removal of USB Device" procedure. Procedure: A. Right-click the Unplug or Eject hardware icon at the bottom-right of your computer screen. B. Left-click the Unplug or Eject hardware text box to open the 'Unplug or Eject Hardware' screen. C.
