Vivitar 3200 - Manuals

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 following 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 he...

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 posi...

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 the camera still and pres...

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 ca...

V3200 Camera User’s Guide 8 Using Focus Lock When taking a picture, your 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...

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 cam...

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-t i m e r t o delay taking a picture for 10 seconds after pressing the shutter button. To take a picture using the...

Taking a Picture 11 Checking Resolution and Quality Levels The 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...

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 conditio...

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...

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 batteries, particularly if ...

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 store...

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 the 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 pic...

Viewing an d Downloading Your Pictures Using a PC 17 Viewing Pictures on Your Television 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....

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 screen 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...

Viewing an d Downloading Your Pictures Using a PC 19 Deleting Pictures You can delete any picture 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 LC...

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 m...

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 Displ...

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 sounds ♦ Memory card reformat ♦ Image quick review ♦ Video standard ♦ Cam...

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, turn Quick Review off. Setting the Camera Sounds By default, the camera is set to beep whenever you take a picture,...

V3200 Camera User’s Guide 24 TIP The LCD brightness setting affects only 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...

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...

V3200 Camera User’s Guide 26 Setting the Video Mode The video setting lets you adjust your camera to the same video signal standard used 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 ...

Viewing an d Downloading Your Pictures Using a PC 27 Viewing and 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...

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. Replace the batteries with a fully charged set or use an AC adapter. The batteries are installed incorrect...

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 distanc...

V3200 Camera User’s Guide 30 Appendix Regulatory 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 i...

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 war...

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 Output File Format Standard JPEG, with embedded thumbnail (JFIF) Compression JPEG with 3 file size...