ViviCam 3640
User Manual
020810
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 trademarks 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 – Troubleshooting ........................................................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
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• White Balance Modes: Auto/ Daylight / Shade /
Tungsten / Fluorescent
• 10-second Timer mode
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Full screen or Thumbnail photo review
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ViviCam 3640 User’s Manual
Safety Information
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 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.
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.
Do not use in the presence of flammable gas. Using electronic
equipment near flammable gas could result in explosion or fire.
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 immerse 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.
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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