Using The Self-Timer; Using Preset Scene Modes; Adjusting Camera Settings Using The Menu; White Balance - Vivitar Vivicam 3805 User Manual

Digital Camera User Manual

Using the self-timer

The self-timer option gives you the ability to take hands-free photos, such as self-
portraits or group photos as well as movie clips as follows:
1. Position the camera on a stable surface (such as a tripod) and frame the shot.
2. Press the ◄ button to enable the self-timer. The self-timer icon appears on the
LCD screen.
3. Press the shutter button to capture an image or the
video button to record a movie clip. A 10-second delay
begins immediately. During this period, the self-timer
LED blinks slowly for the first 7 seconds and then
quickly for the last 3 seconds. The LCD screen displays
the countdown. When the delay ends, the camera
takes the picture.
NOTE: To cancel the self-timer, press the ◄ button again. To cancel the self-
timer 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.