2-E Digital Camera >> FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. User's Manual >> TRADEMARK INFORMATION Microsoft R and Windows R are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium R is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. SDTM is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. READ THIS FIRST Notice: 1. Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user's manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. 2. The product and accessories that come with your Vivicam 4000 may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products will often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories. 3. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your Vivicam 4000. 4. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual. 5. For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website. E-3 WARNING Digital Camera >> 4-E Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke (or an unusual odor), if it becomes unusually hot to the touch, produces a peculiar noise, or exhibits any other abnormal conditions. Operating the camera in any of these circumstances may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off and remove the battery. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility for repairs. Never attempt to repair this camera by yourself, as this may be dangerous. Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure no water gets into the camera. Take particular care when using the camera under extreme weather conditions, such as rain or snow, or when operating the camera at the beach or near water. Avoid using this camera in places subject to extreme moisture. Do not use the camera if water has entered the camera. Turn the camera off and remove the battery. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the camera off and remove the battery. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not place the camera in an unstable location such as on a wobbly table or sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury. If the camera has been dropped or damaged, turn the camera off and remove the battery. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not insert or drop metallic or other foreign objects into the camera through access points such as the memory card slot. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not attempt to modify this camera. Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Internal inspection and repairs should only be carried out by an authorized service facility. Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle. This may cause a traffic accident. Never attempt to use an AC adapter/charger with the Vivicam 4000 if you are using a Duracell CP1 battery. User's Manual >> CAUTION Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not leave this camera in a location subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and internal components and may cause a fire. Do not cover or wrap the camera with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera case and cause a fire. Always use the camera and accessories in well-ventilated locations. Handle the camera carefully and do not expose the camera to shock or vibration. Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction. Do not use battery other than those specified for use with your camera. Use of unsuitable battery may result in the battery splitting, or leaking and may cause a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment. When placing the battery into the camera, check the polarity markings on the battery ( - and + ) to ensure that the battery is inserted correctly. Incorrect battery polarity will result in camera inoperability and may result in the battery splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time. The battery may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery compartment. If the battery leaks, clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and install a new battery. Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid. WARNING: Handling the USB and AV cables on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. E-5 CONTENTS 8 INTRODUCTION 8 10 Overview Package Contents 6-E Digital Camera >> 11 GETTING TO KNOW THE VIVICAM 4000 11 12 14 15 16 Front View Rear View Mode dial Viewfinder LED Indicator LCD Monitor Icons 19 GETTING STARTED 19 19 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 Attaching the Camera Strap Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory) Charging the Battery Inserting and Removing the SD Card (Optional Accessory) Turning the Power On/Off Formatting an SD Card Choosing the OSD Language Setting the Date and Time Setting Image Resolution and Quality 31 PHOTOGRAPHY MODES 31 33 34 35 37 39 41 42 43 45 46 47 48 [ ] Auto Mode Using the Optical Zoom Using the Digital Zoom Setting the Flash Setting the Focus Self-timer/Interval Photography Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction [ P ] Program (Automatic Exposure) Mode [ Tv ] Shutter Speed Priority Mode [ Av ] Aperture Priority Mode [ M ] Manual Mode Setting the Scene Mode ] Movie Mode [ User's Manual >> 49 [ 49 51 53 54 55 56 57 58 60 ] PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images Playing Back Video Clips Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on a TV Recording Voice Memos Thumbnail Display Zoom Playback Slideshow Display Protecting Images [ ] Erasing Images 62 MENU OPTIONS 62 64 67 69 70 72 Photography Menu (Picture tab) Photography Menu (Function tab) Photography Menu (AE/AWB tab) Playback Menu Setup Menu (Basic tab) Setup Menu (Custom tab) 74 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER 75 75 76 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver Step 2: Connecting the Vivicam 4000 to Your Computer Step 3: Downloading Images and Video Files 77 INSTALLING PRESTO! MR. PHOTO 78 INSTALLING PRESTO! IMAGE FOLIO 79 INSTALLING ACROBAT READER 80 USER'S MANUAL ON CD-ROM 81 CONNECTING THE VIVICAM 4000 TO OTHER DEVICES 82 VIVICAM 4000 SPECIFICATIONS E-7 INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital Vivicam 4000. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 6.3 Mega pixel CCD, this Vivicam 4000 is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 2816 x 2112 pixels. The Vivicam 400 is fully automatic. It will adjust focus, exposure, and lighting balance resulting in superior images. The Vivicam 4000 has full manual control, as well. The advanced controls and program-modes allow you to exercise complete control over your photographic settings, allowing for both creativity and precision. Other outstanding features of the Vivicam 4000 include: Other cool features provided by the camera include the following: LCD monitor The 2.0" TFT color LCD monitor makes it easy to frame your subject when capturing images. It also displays the images you have captured. Memory cards The Vivicam can use Secure Digital (SD) memory card up to 512MB capacity. Photography modes A variety of photography modes allow you to adjust for the precise circumstances of your particular photographic conditions. Optical zoom The 3x optical zoom lens allows you to capture telephoto and wide-angle images. Digital zoom 4.4x digital zoom in conjunction with the 3x optical zoom permit zoom photography of up to 13.2 times. Captured images may be reviewed and a selected portion of an image may be enlarged up to 4x. Flexible flash settings You may adjust the flash setting according to your lighting environment and photography mode you have selected. 8-E Digital Camera >> User's Manual >> Focus mode - Your images will be sharp and clear with a variety of focus modes. Autofocus provides crisp focus under most conditions, however you may also specify the focal distance using macro (for closeups), infinity, or fixed focus at 3 m (9 feet), or 1 m (3 feet.) Self-timer mode The self-timer may set to 2 seconds, 10 seconds, 10+2 seconds, or a defined capture interval allowing for some creative effects. Still image burst capture - Still images may be captured individually or in bursts of three or five allowing you to capture action scenes at just the right moment. Auto-exposure bracketing - For capturing scenes with just the right exposure. Movie mode In addition to still-images, you may capture video clips with audio (voice.) Voice memo You may annotate your images with a 30 second voice memo. Images may be voice-annotated at the time of capture, or during playback. Thumbnail display Display your images in sets of nine on the LCD for quick selection of an particular image. TV and PC connection You may view your images on a television monitor or a computer using the USB or A/V cables. E-9 10-E Digital Camera >> Package Contents Carefully unpack your Vivicam 4000 and ensure that you have the following items. Common Product Components: Digital camera A/V cable User's manual USB cable Software CD-ROM Camera strap Camera pouch Common (Optional) Accessories: SD card AC power adapter Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery charger The components and accessories that come with your Vivicam 4000 may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products will often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories. User's Manual >> GETTING TO KNOW THE VIVICAM 4000 Front View # 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Description Blinks green during Self-timer mode until the image is captured. (AF auxiliary light) Effective for still image capture mode when the luminance value of Auto and Macro focus mode is below 6. Viewfinder window Allows you to frame the subject of the picture. Flash Provides flash illumination in one of several modes. Shutter button Focuses and locks both focus & exposure when pressed halfway down. Captures the image when pressed all the way down. Zoom lens 3x optical zoom lens allows you to capture telephoto and wide-angle images. POWER button Turns the Vivicam 4000 power on and off. MIC (Microphone) For recording audio with movies clips and voice annotations. Mode dial Sets the camera mode. DC IN 5V terminal Allows you to connect an AC power adapter to operate the camera without a battery, or to charge rechargeable battery. USB/A/V OUT terminal Allows you to connect a USB cable or an A/V cable to the Vivicam 4000. E-11 Name Self-timer LED 12-E Digital Camera >> Rear View # 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Name Description Diopter adjustment dial Provides a clearer image when using the optical viewfinder. Viewfinder window Allows you to compose your subject using the optical viewfinder. Viewfinder LED Indicates the cameras operational status. (Zoom in) button Zooms the lens to telephoto position. (Zoom out) button Zooms the lens to wide-angle position. Speaker For playback or recorded audio. MENU button Toggles On-Screen Display (OSD) menu on and off. (Display) button Turns the LCD monitor display, informational icons, and live view on and off. Strap lug Camera strap attachment. Selection wheel Selects the next/previous image in playback mode. Changes the exposure compensation, shutter speed/aperture setting while in manual or program modes. (Erase) button Allows you to erase an image. Tripod socket For tripod mounting. Battery/SD card cover Access to the battery and memory card. LCD monitor For image preview/review. Displays control menus, camera settings, and operational icons. SET /Direction button Allows you to scroll through menus and images, and then select your choices. User's Manual >> SET /Direction button # 1. 2. Name SET button button Description Enters the menu page and confirms the chosen setting. Scrolls upwards. 3. 4. (Focus) button Allows you to choose the appropriate focus setting. button Scrolls downwards. (Self-timer) Allows you to toggle the self-timer on/off, button selects the desired self-timer mode or choose the interval photography. button Scrolls left. (Exposure compensation / Backlight Allows you to toggle the exposure compensation/ backlight correction on and off. 5. correction) button button Scrolls right. (Flash) button Allows you to choose the appropriate flash setting. E-13 14-E Digital Camera >> Mode dial : photography mode Description The Vivicam 4000 is automatically sets for exposure, etc. 2. P Program In program mode the shutter speed and (auto exposure) aperture will be set automatically, but other parameters may be set manually. 3. Tv Shutter speed priority You may specify the shutter speed while the camera sets the corresponding aperture value. 4. Av Aperture priority You may specify the aperture value while the camera sets the corresponding shutter speed. 5. M Manual photography For full manual control over exposure, aperture and other settings. Portrait To photograph a person and defocus (blur) the 6. background. 7. Sports For photographing fast-moving subjects. 8. Night scene For photographing evening or night scenes. 9. Movie For recording video clips. 10. Set-up Specify your camera's settings. 11. PC PC For downloading images to a computer. 12. Playback For image playback and review. # Mode 1. Auto photography User's Manual >> Viewfinder LED Indicator The viewfinder LED indicates the current operational status of the camera. The meaning of the LED changes depending upon what the camera is doing (powered-off, capturing, re-playing, or downloading.) Color Status During power off The battery is charging. Camera is operating from AC adapter. During photography Auto focusing successful. (AF is locked) Image is being processed and stored to SD card During playback During connection to a PC The Vivicam 4000 is connected to a PC. - On Green Flashing - - On Red Image is being SD card processed for access in replay. progress. PC mode stand by. Not recognized by the PC, or other status. Flashing - Auto focus failure, or Interval photography stand by. Processing image. Flash charging in progress. Insufficient battery power, camera malfunction, battery cover open, or SD card write-protected. On Orange Batterycharging is being initialized. - Flashing - Insufficient battery power. Insufficient battery power. No SD card. E-15 16-E Digital Camera >> LCD Monitor Icons For Photography modes: [ ][ ][ ][ ] 1. Mode 2. Focus setting 3. Long-exposure time warning icon (potential for handshake blur) 4. Zoom status 5. Focus area (When the shutter button is pressed halfway.) 6. Voice memo 7. Battery condition Flash-mode Image size (resolution) Image quality setting Burst-mode Self-timer icon Possible number of shots remaining 14. White balance 15. Metering 16. Backlight correction 17. Date and time 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Pressing the button changes the LCD display in the sequence of: display with icons, display without icons, LCD monitor OFF. User's Manual >> For Photography modes: [ P ] [ Tv ] [ Av ] [ M ] 1. Mode 2. Focus setting 3. Long-exposure time warning icon (potential for hand-shake blur) 4. Zoom status 5. Focus area (When the shutter button is pressed halfway.) 6. Voice memo 7. Battery condition 8. Flash mode 9. Image size (resolution) 10. 11. 12. 13. Image quality setting Burst mode Self-timer icon Possible number of shots remaining 14. White balance 15. Metering 16. Exposure compensation 17. Shutter speed 18. Aperture 19. Histogram 20. Long exposure-time mode Pressing the button changes the LCD display in the sequence of: display with icons, display without icons, LCD monitor OFF. E-17 18-E Digital Camera >> For Movie mode: [ ] 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Movie-mode icon Focus setting Zoom status Battery condition Movie resolution Movie quality Self-timer icon Possible recording time/ elapsed time 9. Recording indicator Playback mode [ ]-Still Image Playback 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Folder number File number Voice memo Protect icon Mode Playback mode [ ]-Video Playback 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Folder number File number Protect icon Movie status bar Total time Elapsed time Play mode Mode User's Manual >> GETTING STARTED Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration. Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory) It is highly recommend using the original rechargeable lithium-ion battery to fully demonstrate the camera's full functionality. Charge the battery fully before using the Vivicam 4000. Make sure that the camera is off and the AC adapter line is disconnected before inserting or removing the battery. Inserting the Battery 1. Open the battery/SD card cover. 1 2 E-19 20-E Digital Camera >> 2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown. Tilt the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow and orient the battery so that its label is facing the front side of the camera, and then insert the battery. 3. Close the battery/SD card cover. 2 1 Removing the Battery Open the battery/SD card cover and then release the battery lock lever. When the battery has come out a little, slowly pull it out the rest of the way. If you are not going to use the battery for an extended period of time, remove it from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion. Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce the camera performance. You may also use a non-rechargeable Duracell CP1 Lithium battery. Never attempt to use an AC adapter/charger with a CP1. User's Manual >> Charging the Battery To maximize performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use. Using the optional AC power adapter charges the battery while the battery is inside the camera. Make sure that the camera is powered off and the AC adapter is disconnected from the camera before inserting or removing a battery. 1. Insert one end of the AC power adapter into the DC IN 5V terminal of the camera. 2. Insert the other end of the AC power adapter into a wall outlet. The viewfinder LED lights orange momentarily when an AC adapter is connected to the camera and a battery is inside the camera. The viewfinder LED will then turn green while charging is in progress. The LED goes off when charging is completed. If the LED remains orange a charging error has occurred. It is recommended to fully discharge the battery before recharging. Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of battery. You may use the Vivicam 4000 while the battery is charging, with the AC power adapter connected. E-21