Vivitar 3200 manual

ViviCam 3200 Digital Still Camera User Manual[...]

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Contents i Contents CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................I GETTING STARTED .............................................................................................................. 1 Camera Package Contents ..........................................[...]

V3200 Camera User’s Guide ii VIEWING AND DOWNLOAD ING YOUR PICTURES US ING A PC ......................................... 27 Connecting your Camera to a PC ........................................................................................... 27 Down loading Pictures using a Compact Flash Card Reader .........................................[...]

Get ting Started 1 Get ting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a new ViviCam 3200 (V3200) Digital Camera! The V3200 is an easy - to - use high - quality digital camera that features: ♦ Two resolution settings and three quality settings that enable you to take 24 - bit color pict ures up to a megapixel in size ♦ Fast image processing of[...]

V3200 Camera User’s Guide 2 Camera Parts Front View Back View[...]

Get ting Started 3 Top View Bottom View Memory storage compartment[...]

V3200 Camera User’s Guide 4 Safety and Handling Information For your safety and the protection of your camera, observe the follow ing tips while handling your camera. Camera information ♦ Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself. ♦ Do not expose the camera to moisture, excessive heat, or excessive cold. ♦ Let the camera w[...]

Taking a Picture 5 Taking a Picture Using t he Capture mode on your camera, you can: ♦ Take a picture ♦ Preview the picture on the LCD display before taking it ♦ Instantly review and (if you don't like what you see) delete the picture just taken To select this mode, slide the Mode switch to the position l abeled “ Capture ”. Powering[...]

V3200 Camera User’s Guide 6 Taking a Picture To take a picture with your camera: 1 Make sure you have a Compact Flash memory card inserted in the memory card slot. 2 Set the Mode switch to Capture. 3 Turn the camera on. 4 Frame your subject in the optical viewfinder. 5 Hold t he camera still and press the Shutter button down fully. You will hear [...]

Taking a Picture 7 TIP Quick Review increases the drain on your batteries. If your batteries have a low charge, or if you want to maximi ze the number of pictures you can take using one set of batteries, turn Quick Review off. Using Quick Review When the Quick Review preference is set to On , the camera LCD displays the picture for a short period o[...]

V3200 Camera User’s Guide 8 Using Focus Lock When taking a picture, y our camera automatically focuses on the object in the center of the viewfinder. If you want the camera to focus on a subject that is not in the center of the picture, you can use the camera’s focus lock feature to set the focus. To take a picture using foc us lock: 1 Set the [...]

Taking a Picture 9 Using a Memory Card Your camera stores pictures o n a removable Compact Flash memory storage card. A 4 MB Compact Flash card is included with the camera kit. You may purchase additional cards in varying sizes. The camera does not contain internal storage memory; therefore, the camera will not operate i f a memory card is not inse[...]

V3200 Camera User’s Guide 10 TIP For best image quality, use the self - timer only after securely mounting the camera on a tripod or other solid surface. Using the Self - Timer Use the self - timer to d elay taking a picture for 10 seconds after pressing the shutter button. To take a picture using the self - timer: 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Set the[...]

Taking a Picture 11 Checking Resolution and Quality Levels Th e resolution setting determines the size of the picture in pixels. Your camera has two resolution settings: Megapixel (1152 x 864 pixels) and VGA (640 x 480 pixels). The quality setting controls how much your pictures will be compressed on the memory card. Your camera has three quality s[...]

V3200 Camera User’s Guide 12 Flash Settings Your camera has four different flash modes: Flash Off , Red - Eye , On/Fill, and Automatic . The current flash setting is displayed on the camera Status LCD. Symbol Flash Setting Use when… Flash Off : No flash used. Taking picture in bright lighting conditions. Red - Eye : Automatic flash used, preced[...]

Taking a Picture 13 Macro Function Use the Macro setting to take pictures of subjects that are close to the camera, such as flowers. When the Macro setting is on, the Macro symbol is displayed on the camera Status LCD. Symbol Setting Use when... Macro The distance between your camera and the subject is between 10 inches (25 cm) and 2 feet (60 cm). [...]

V3200 Camera User’s Guide 14 TIP Digital cameras are high - current devices that place heavy power demands on batteries. You may want to consider the following tips to extend the life of your camera’s batteries: ♦ Use rechargeable NiMH or NiCad batteries instead of alkaline batteri es, particularly if you frequently use the LCD screen to prev[...]

Viewing an d Downloading Your Pictures Using a PC 15 Reviewing Pictures The Review mode of your camera allows you to: ♦ Display pictures on the camera’s LCD screen and review, lock, or delete them. ♦ Display pictures on a TV monitor connected to your camera. ♦ View a slide show of the pictures stored on the camera’s memory card. To select[...]

V3200 Camera User’s Guide 16 To display a slide show of your pictures on the LCD screen: 1 Press the Select button to display t he Review menu. 2 Press the 6 button until the Slide Show menu option is highlighted. 3 Press the Select button to start the slide show. The LCD will display a different picture every four seconds. è To reverse the orde[...]

Viewing an d Downloading Your Pictures Using a PC 17 Viewing Pictures on Your Televi sion You can use a television to view the pictures stored in your camera. To properly display pictures on your TV screen, your camera must be set to the correct video signal standard and must be connected to your TV. To change the camera's video mode: By defau[...]

V3200 Camera User’s Guide 18 Taking a Picture Using Your Television By connecting your camera to a television set, you can use your TV s creen as a viewfinder to frame and take pictures. To take a picture using your TV as a viewfinder: 1 Turn the TV on. 2 Turn the camera on. 3 Press the Select button. The TV screen will display the live video pic[...]

Viewing an d Downloading Your Pictures Using a PC 19 Deleting Pictures You can delete any pi cture from your camera's memory card while the camera is in Review mode unless the picture is locked. To delete the currently displayed image: 1 Press the Delete button at the bottom of the LCD screen. The LCD will display the Delete menu. 2 Press the [...]

V3200 Camera User’s Guide 20 To delete all the unlocked images on the memory card: 1 Press the Delete button at the bottom of the LCD screen. The LCD will display the Delete menu. 2 Press the 6 button until the Delete All menu option is highlighted. 3 Press the Select button to open the Delete All menu. 4 If you are sure that you want to delete a[...]

Viewing an d Downloading Your Pictures Using a PC 21 Locking and Unlocking Pictures You may want to lock pictures to avoid accidentally deleting them. If a picture is locked, a locked status icon displays in the upper left corner of the LCD screen when you view information about the image (see Displaying Information about Your Pictures on page 16).[...]

V3200 Camera User’s Guide 22 Setting Camera Preferences The Preference mode of your camera allows you to activate or change the following settings: ♦ Image resolution ♦ LCD brightness ♦ Image quality ♦ Camera exposure ♦ Camera soun ds ♦ Memory card reformat ♦ Image quick review ♦ Video standard ♦ Camera date and time ♦ Languag[...]

Viewing an d Downloading Your Pictures Using a PC 23 TIP If your batteries have a low charge, or if you want to maximize the number of pictures you can take using one set of batteries, tu rn Quick Review off. Setting the Camera Sounds By default, the camera is set to beep whenever you take a picture, connect the camera to a computer, or encounter a[...]

V3200 Camera User’s Guide 24 TIP The LCD brightness setting affects onl y the display on the LCD. It will not change the brightness of the actual picture. To increase or decrease the actual brightness of the pictures you take, see Changing the Exposure on page 25. Setting the Camera Date and Time You are automatically prompted to set the date and[...]

Viewing an d Downloading Your Pictures Using a PC 25 ! Exercise caution when using this feature. Reformatting deletes everything on the memory card, including locked images . No warning is given before the locked images are erased. Changing the Exposure Your camera automatically adjusts the exposure of each picture to accommodate the current lighti[...]

V3200 Camera User’s Guide 26 Setting the Video Mode The video setting lets you adjust your camera to the same video signal standard use d by your TV. Your camera must be set correctly if you want to review or take pictures using your TV screen. You are automatically prompted to set the correct video mode the first time you use the camera. You can[...]

Viewing an d Downloading Your Pictures Using a PC 27 Viewing an d Downloading Your Pictures Using a PC You can view or download your pictures to a computer in two different ways: ♦ By connecting the camera to your computer and using Image Expert software to communicate with the camera. ♦ By inserting the camera’s memory st orage card into a P[...]

V3200 Camera User’s Guide 28 Troubleshooting Camera Problems Problem Possible causes Solution My camera has no power. The camera is not turned on. Press the Power button. The batteries are low. R eplace the batteries with a fully charged set or use an AC adapter. The batteries are installed incorrectly. Check the battery installation diagram. The[...]

Troubleshooting 29 Image Problems Problem Possible causes Solution My images look blurry. Your subject or the camera may have moved. Hold the camera steady and take another picture. Your camera may not be set to the correct distance setting. Verify that the camera is set to Macro mode if the distance between the subject and the camera is less than [...]

V3200 Camera User’s Guide 30 Appendix Regul atory information FCC Compliance 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 inte rference that may cause undesired opera[...]

Appendix 31 Limited Hardware Warranty This camera is under warranty for a period of one year from the date of purchase, by the original purchaser. In case of defects in materials or workmanship, Vivitar Corporation will repair or replace the camera free of charge within the warranty period. This warranty applies to the ca mera only. This warranty d[...]

V3200 Camera User’s Guide 32 Camera Specifications Output Resolution Megapixel resolution mode: 1152 x 864 Standard resolution mode: 640 x 480 CCD Sensor 1/3”, 1174 x 884, interlaced Color 24 - bit color O utput File Format Standard JPEG, with embedded thumbnail (JFIF) Compression JPEG with 3 file sizes: Best, High, Medium Processing Time Appro[...]