User manual VIVITAR VIVICAM 3805

[. . . ] 4. 0 Megapixel Digital Camera User manual Preface About this manual This user manual has been designed to assist you to use the digital camera and take full advantage of its features. 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 2004 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. Safety Information · · Do not disassemble the camera. [. . . ] The self-timer icon appears on the LCD screen. Press the shutter button to capture an image or the video button to record a movie clip. During this period, the self-timer LED blinks slowly for the first 7 seconds and then quickly for the last 3 seconds. When the delay ends, the camera takes the picture. NOTE: To cancel the self-timer, press the button again. To cancel the selftimer after the shutter button has been pressed, press any of camera's keys. Using preset scene modes The camera offers three preset modes to enable you to take pictures with a fixed focus. Press the key to select the correct mode according to the ambient light and subject. Icon None Description Normal ­ This is the normal mode of operation. Night shoot ­ Choose this mode when taking pictures at night or under very poor light conditions. Put the camera on a stable surface or use a tripod to hold the camera steady and take a clear picture. Sport ­ Use this mode when taking consecutive shots of moving objects such as an athlete running. Backlit ­ Use this mode when background lighting is stronger than your subject. Adjusting camera settings using the menu You can also adjust more settings of your camera using the setup menu. Refer to the following sections to learn how to adjust the white balance, EV compensation, quick review, and special effect settings. White balance Change the preset white balance setting to suit the lighting conditions in which the picture is taken. Icon Description AUTO ­ This is the normal mode of operation where the white balance is adjusted automatically. You can use the AUTO setting to obtain the optimum image brightness (exposure) when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background. Sunny ­ Choose this mode when taking pictures when shooting outdoors or brightly lit surroundings. Cloudy ­ Use this mode when shooting in poorly lit or cloudy surroundings. AUTO 18 Adjusting camera settings using the menu Icon Description Fluorescent ­ Use this mode for shooting under fluorescent lamps. Bulb ­ Use this mode for shooting under normal room lights. 1. Turn the camera on and make sure that it is in capture mode. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Use the or buttons to select WHITE BALANCE. Use the or buttons to select the desired White Balance setting. Press the OK button to confirm your selection. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. EV compensation The exposure value (EV) refers to the amount of light that is allowed to enter the camera. The EV compensation is expressed as a single number that is used by the digital camera to calculate the correct combination of aperture and shutter speed for producing optimum quality pictures. [. . . ] Turn the camera off and wait a few seconds before turning it back on. If this doesn't work, replace the batteries. Hold the camera steady or put it on a tripod to take pictures. The flash doesn't work. Is the flash on?The batteries may be weak. The images are blurry. The camera or subject was moving when the shot was taken. [. . . ]