User manual VIVITAR VIVICAM 3620

[. . . ] Vivicam 3620 User Manual English 021009 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. [. . . ] To exit this message, switch to any other camera mode. 20 Camera Mode Dial Record Mode Set the Mode Dial to Record for image capturing. The menu contains the following items: Focus The Focus item includes 3 different modes for taking pictures. The Auto mode (default setting) is used for a normal shot. 21 The Macro mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 0. 2~0. 6M. To record small objects, like flowers or insects, you can use macro mode. LCD Brightness Changes the brightness setting (-5 ~ +5, Interval =1) of the LCD display. The cursor returns to the Record menu automatically when the change is made. Note: The setting is conserved even if the camera power is off. 22 It can also be used Quickview If the LCD Monitor is on and Quickview mode is enabled, a preview of the captured image is shown on the LCD Monitor as soon as the image acquired. When the 3 seconds are over, the LCD Monitor will return to Record mode with LCD on. If the LCD Monitor is off but Quickview mode is enabled, a preview of the captured image is temporarily shown on the LCD Monitor for 3 seconds as soon as the image acquired. After the 3 seconds are over, the LCD Monitor will be automatically turned off. During these 3 seconds of preview in either case, the user will have the option, by means of an on-screen prompt; of deleting the image just captured by pressing the OK button once processing is completed. Note: Using the LCD Monitor while taking pictures shortens the life span of your batteries. Simply turn off the LCD Monitor and use the Optical Viewfinder to frame the image as you would with a traditional camera. 23 Select the item by the Arrow buttons( ) and then press the OK button to confirm. The cursor returns to the Record menu automatically when the change is made. White Balance Select either one of the 5 (Auto, Sun, Shade, Fluorescent, Tungsten) white balance settings. For certain critical circumstances, if the result did not come out as expected, you may manually change to another white balance type according to the ambient lighting condition. Select the item by the Arrow buttons( The cursor skips to the data field as the OK button being pressed. The cursor returns to the Record menu automatically when the change is made. 24 Reference: The approximate color temperature of the 4 above white balance settings (except Auto white balance) will be Sun = 5500K, Shade = 6000K, Fluorescent = 4000K and Tungsten = 2850K. EV Compensation Adjusts the exposure compensation over a range of -1. 8 to +1. 8 EV in steps of 0. 3 EV. Select the item by the Arrow buttons( The cursor skips to the data field as the OK button being pressed. Use the Arrow ) to increase/decrease the EV compensation value (-1. 8 ~ +1. 8). The cursor returns to the Record menu automatically when the change is made. [. . . ] Click the Digital Camera Driver Installer and Camera Driver Installation for Mac will start. After restarting computer, a new folder will be made automatically on the desktop when you connect camera to Mac. 45 Additional Information Parts Names and Functions Viewfinder Window The optical Viewfinder is the real-image type with 85+5% or 85-5% alignment tolerance. LCD Monitor When you are about to take a picture, you may use the LCD Monitor to frame the image. Press the Display button to turn on/off the LCD Monitor. 46 Display Button The LCD button is only active in Record and Play modes . [. . . ]