Vivitar Vivicam 3715 - Manual (Page 22)

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Using the macro mode
Use the macro mode to shoot a close-up of the subject, such as flowers or insects.
The effective range is between 0.55m and 0.9m.
1. Open the lens cover, turn the mode dial to
mode, and power on the camera.
2. Move the focus switch located on the front
side of the camera to the position.
The icon appears on the LCD monitor .
3. Compose the picture.
4. Press the shutter button.
To disable macro photography, slide the
focus switch back to portrait mode or
landscape mode.
• When shooting a close-up in macro mode, use the image LCD monitor to compose your shot,
avoiding the off-center parallax phenomenon.
• After a macro shot is taken DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the normal position.
Using the flash
The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant
the use of flash. You can take an image using a flash mode suitable to your
circumstances. If you change the flash mode, the camera will retain that setting
even if the camera is turned off.
1. Open the lens cover, turn the mode dial to
mode, and power on the camera.
2. Press the button located on the rear side of
the camera repeatedly until your desired flash
mode appears on the LCD monitor.
3. Compose the picture and press the shutter
button.