User manual VIVITAR VIVICAM 2795 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

[. . . ] Instruction Manual Vivicam 2795 Multi-Function Digital Camera/MP3 Player www. vivitar. com Warranty Policy This camera is under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. In case of defects in materials or workmanship, we will replace or repair the camera free of charge. This warranty does not include batteries, or other accessories which have not been manufactured by our company. This warranty will not be honored if the camera has been mishandled or tampered with, or altered by anyone other than the manufacturer. [. . . ] Refer to the succeeding pages for more information on each of these operation modes. MP3 D IO AU PC Mode Dial DSC mode TV mode MP3 Mode Audio Mode PC mode Function Controls The front panel buttons provide different types of controls, depending on which operation mode is currently selected. For instance, in DSC mode, the 4-Way T oggle Control allows you to set the flash mode, select picture quality, selftimer. In other operation modes, such as MP3 and Audio modes, all these buttons are used but they function differently in each mode. The next sections will discuss each operation mode in detail and how to adjust the controls at each mode. 13 ERASE /STOP AUDIO REC/ PLAY Function Controls English MP3 AU D IO English Using MULTIMEDIA CAMERA as a Digital Camera The camera allows you to easily take digital photo shots. This section shows you how to take pictures with the camera. T aking Pictures Set the camera to DSC mode when you want to take pictures. To take digital photo shots with the camera, make sure that there is enough battery power or that the optional power adapter is properly connected. (See page 10 to 11 for details on how to insert batteries or connect a power adapter. ) Connecting a USB cable between the camera and your PC can also provide power to the camera. (See page 18 to see a clear illustration on how to connect a USB cable. ) If you want to use a Compact Flash memory card to store your pictures, insert the memory card before you start taking pictures. Without a Compact Flash memory card installed, the pictures are stored in built-in memory. To set the camera to DSC mode turn the mode, Mode Dial repeatedly until you see the DSC icon appear on the LCD panel. The Ready LED blinks continuously as the camera captures an image and processes the image. (The Ready LED always remains lighted up while the camera is on. ) 1 4 MP3 AU D IO PC 2 Remaining photo shots Battery Power Picture Quality Self-timer No Flash or Auto Flash LCD panel in DSC Mode 14 Erasing Pictures Camera Function Controls When you're using Multimedia Camera as a digital camera, use the 4-Way Toggle Control located in front of the camera to select options that are suitable for your picture taking needs. Press to set the Flash mode No Flash Auto Flash Press to set the SelfTimer on or off Self Timer On Press to select the type of Picture Quality Normal Quality Fine Quality Flash Mode The camera has two different flash modes: No Flash - The flash is disabled no matter what the ambient brightness of the surroundings is. Auto - The camera automatically fires the flash when lighting in your surrounding is not bright enough. Picture Quality Two different elements determine the quality of the pictures that you take. The second element is the amount of compression applied to captured images. This camera can capture images using two types of compression settings: Normal (high compression) and Fine (low compression). The lower the compression, the higher the image quality will be but lesser number of pictures can be taken. Higher compression allows more pictures to be taken and the image quality is acceptable. Normal Quality - 32 pictures Fine Quality - 1 6 pictures (The total number of stored images may be varied with the free space of the memory, the mixture of the image quality mode, and also the complexity of the subject. ) Self-Timer The Self-Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter Release button and the time the picture is taken. The 10-second delay is indicated by the Self-Timer LED flashing once per second for seven seconds, then twice per second for the last three seconds. After a picture has been taken, the Self-Timer sets off automatically. 15 English You cannot erase pictures from the camera memory while in DSC mode. [. . . ] Use the 4-Way T oggle Control in front of the camera to adjust the volume. Press Arrow Up ( ) to increase the volume level, or press Arrow Down ( ) to decrease the volume level. Also use the 4-Way Toggle Control to select the audio track you want to play. Press Right (+) to select the next track, or press Left (-) to select the previous track. [. . . ]