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With my Vivcam 5385, on a brand new set od alkaline AAs I get 10-12 shots before it says low battery. The batteries are fine in any other camera. obviously the internal low battery sensing voltage is way too high, but does anyone know how to adjust it. I realise it's a disassembly job, even if it's possible!

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Anonymous

  • Posted on May 08, 2007

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I am having the same problem and contacted vivitar. I have yet to get a response but, I feel there are a lot of the same issues with this same camera all over the globe. I have seen countless inquiries about it. I feel it has to do with the lcd monitor myself. The same lcd monitor is being recalled in sony products.

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  • Posted on Jul 10, 2007

SOURCE: My camera eats batteries like candy!

Alkaline batteries are a No-No Rechargeable Ni Cads are little better The Best are NiMh Rechargables in the AA cell range or Li-on in the specialist range. Always get for the best.

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  • Posted on Nov 13, 2007

SOURCE: Vivitar ViviCam 3615 Digital Camera

i have a vivitar vivicam 3720 digital camera need sofewear

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  • Posted on Jan 30, 2008

SOURCE: NO Power

Possible causes Solutions
/ Corrective Actions
 The power does not
turn on.
The ViviCam 6300
suddenly powers down.
The image is not
captured when the
shutter button is
pressed.
The flash does not fire.
Continuous shooting
is not possible.
Cannot transfer files
over a USB connection.
* Load new or fully charged battery.
* Load the battery in the correct direction.
* Close the battery cover correctly.
* Properly connect the AC power
adapter.
* Set the option of Auto Shut Down to Off.
* Turn the power back on or charge the
battery.
* Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE
 , Tv , Av or M.
* Transfer the desired files to your
computer and then delete unnecessary
files, or use a different memory card.
* Select a different flash mode.
* Select [Single] in the capture mode .
* Insert a new SD memory card.
* Check all connections.
* Install the USB driver on your computer.
* Turn on the ViviCam 6300.
* The battery has run out.
* The battery is not oriented correctly.
* The battery cover is not closed properly.
* The AC power adapter (optional)
is disconnected.
* The function of Auto Shut Down in

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Oct 17, 2008

SOURCE: vivitar vivicam 5385 digital camera

wont power on even with new batteries please email m e with suggestions www.aol.com

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