User manual VIVITAR VIVICAM 5100

USER'S MANUAL 1 READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. SDTM is a trademark. Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Product Information 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. The product and accessories that come with your digital camera 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 very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, 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. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your digital camera. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual. For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer. 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera. This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase. Do not use the camera in areas near water. This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore. Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces. This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury. Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician. Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle. This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident. WARNING: Handling the USB 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. 3 Cautions Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or ­) of the terminals. Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone's eyes. This might cause damage to the person's eyesight. Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment. A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera. This might cause damage to the camera. Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places. This might cause fire or electric shock. Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use. The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns. Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets. This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a wellventilated place. Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car. This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire. Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables. Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock. 4 Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance. Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. This low temperature will also influence Alkaline battery performance, therefore Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are highly recommended. New rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have not been used for an extended period of time (batteries that pass the expiry date are exceptions) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use. The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or using the flash continuously. This is normal and not a malfunction. The camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an extended period of time. This is normal and not a malfunction. If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion. Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries. Always ensure that the battery terminals are clean. Never use manganese batteries. There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. 5 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................... 8 Overview ........................................................... 8 Package Contents ............................................ 9 Optional Accessories ........................................ 9 COMPONENTS GUIDE .................................... 10 Front View ......................................................... 10 Rear View .......................................................... 11 Control Panel .................................................... 12 LED Indicators .................................................. 13 Scene Modes .................................................... 14 LCD Monitor Information .................................. 15 PREPARING YOUR VIVICAM 5100 ............... 20 Installing the Batteries ...................................... 20 Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) ........................................ 21 Setting the Date and Time ............................... 22 Choosing the Language ................................... 22 Attaching the Camera Strap ............................. 23 BASIC FUNCTIONS ......................................... 24 Turning the Power On ...................................... 24 Using the LCD Monitor ..................................... 25 Using the Normal Mode .................................... 26 Adjusting the Zoom ........................................... 27 Using the Flash ................................................. 28 Using the Self-Timer ......................................... 30 Using the Macro Mode ..................................... 31 Setting the Image Resolution and Quality ...... 32 SHOOTING-LETTING YOU SELECT S E T T I N G S ...................................................... 3 4 Auto Mode ......................................................... 34 Sports Mode ...................................................... 35 Night Scene Mode ............................................ 36 Portrait Mode ..................................................... 37 Landscape Mode .............................................. 38 Backlight Mode ................................................. 39 MOVIE MODE ................................................... 40 IMAGE PLAYBACK ......................................... 41 Single Image Playback ..................................... 41 Magnifying Images ........................................... 42 Viewing Nine Images At A Time ....................... 43 Viewing Video Clips .......................................... 44 Automated Playback (Slide Show) .................. 44 Protecting Images ............................................. 45 DELETING IMAGES ......................................... 46 Deleting Individual Images or Video Clips.......46 Deleting All Images/Video Clips ...................... 47 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory .............................................................. 48 6 CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT USING VIVICAM 5100 AS A PC CAMERA PRINTER....................................................................49 ................................................................................59 Step 1: Install the PC camera driver (same as TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS USB driver).............................................................59 TO YOUR COMPUTER.............................................51 Step 2: Connect ViviCam 5100 to your computer.................................................................60 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver................................52 Step 3: Run your application software (i.e.Windows Step 2: Connecting the ViviCam 5100 to Your NetMeeting)........................................................60 Computer.................................................................53 Step 3: Downloading Recorded Images/Video LIST OF MENU OPTIONS...................................61 Clips.........................................................................54 Capture Menu.....................................................61 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION..................55 Playback Menu...................................................67 Installing Photo Explorer.........................................55 Video Menu........................................................68 Installing Photo Express.........................................56 Setup Menu........................................................69 Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader............................57 User's Manual........................................................58 CONNECTING YOUR VIVICAM 5100 TO OTHER DEVICES............................................................71 VIVICAM 5100 SPECIFICATIONS.......................72 7 INTRODUCTION Overview Your new stylish ViviCam 5100 delivers high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images using a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor. Using the 1.5" LTPS color image LCD monitor, you can compose images and then examine them in detail. An auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used. This feature helps ensure that your images turn out right. 16MB internal (built-in) memory lets you capture and store images without the need for an additional memory card. However, you may wish to expand the memory capacity by using an external memory card. In addition to still images, you can record short videos by using the movie function. Images you have taken can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable. You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software, or image editing software you may already own. You may share your images with your friends via e-mail, in a report, or on a website. 8 Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer. Digital Camera ViviCam 5100 User's Manual USB Cable Camera Strap Software CD-ROM Camera Pouch Optional Accessories 2 AA Batteries (Ni-MH recommended) 9 COMPONENTS GUIDE Front View 2 3 4 5 6 7 OPEN 1 8 1. Battery/SD card cover 2. Shutter button 3. Power switch 4. Self-timer indicator 5. Flash 6. Microphone 7. Lens 8. Macro switch 10 Rear view 8 9 10 11 1 2 OPE N 3 7 6 5 4 1. Strap eyelet 2. Up/Thumbnail button 3. Right/OSD On/Off button 4. Down/Flash/Delete button 5. Left/Self-timer button 6. Tripod socket 7. USB connector 8. LCD monitor 9. MENU button 10.MODE button 11.LED indicator 11 Control Panel 1 5 2 4 3 1. 2. 3. Arrow button (Up) Thumbnail button Arrow button (Right) OSD On/Off button OK button Digital zoom button 4. Arrow button (Down) Flash button Delete button 5. Arrow button (Left) Self-timer 12 LED Indicators Indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator Self-timer indicator ---- Status None Solid green Blinking green Blinking green Solid green Solid green Blinking red ---- Description/Activity The camera is powering up The camera is powered and ready Charging the flash Image is being recorded to the memory card USB communication/transfer in progress The camera is ready to record images (or movies) The self-timer function is activated Shutter button pressed Sound Yes *(1) No No No No Yes *(1) Yes *(Sec) Yes *(1) (1) The camera sounds one beep. (Sec) The self-timer sounds 10 beeps for 10 seconds, 5 beeps for 5 seconds. 13 Scene Modes Select the scene mode suitable for the occasion or situation. Mode 1. [ A ] Auto mode Description Select this option to leave all the adjustments to the camera and take images casually. Select this option to capture fast-moving subjects. Select this option to take images of people against dark or nighttime background. 2. [ 3. [ ] Sports mode ] Night Scene mode 4. [ ] Portrait mode Select this option to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus. Select this option to capture images of distant scenery or landscapes. Select this option to brighten subjects that are backlit and would come out dark if no flash was used. 5. [ ] Landscape mode 6. [ ] Backlight mode 14 LCD Monitor Information These indicators are displayed when recording still images: 1. Scene mode [ A ] Auto mode [ [ [ [ [ ] Sports mode ] Night Scene mode ] Portrait mode ] Landscape mode ] Backlight mode 7. ISO speed (no indication for Auto) Auto [ [ ISO 100 ISO 200 ] 100 ] 200 8. Sharpness [ H ] High [ ] Medium L 2. Image quality [ ] Fine [ [ ] Normal ] Economy [ 4. Remaining pictures 5. [ ] Card indicator ] Low 9. Color [ [ [ ] Full Color ] Black & White ] Sepia 3. Image size [ ] 2560X1920 [ [ [ ] 2048X1536 ]1280X960 ] 640X480 6. Battery level [ ] Fully battery level [ [ [ ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power 10. Saturation [ ] High [ [ ] Medium ] Low 15 These indicators are displayed when recording still images: 11. Flash mode [ [ [ [ A A ] Fill flash (on) ] Flash off ] Automatic flash ] Red-eye reduction ] Self-timer mode ] Macro mode icon 14. White balance (no indication for auto white balance) Auto [ [ [ [ [ ] Daylight ] Cloudy ] Sunset ] Tungsten ] Fluorescent 12. [ 13. [ 15. EV compensation 16 These indicators are displayed when playing images back: 2 of 10 1. Playback mode 2. [ ] Card indicator 3. Battery level [ ] Fully battery level [ [ [ 4. [ ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power ] Protect indicator 5. Index number of total number 17 These indicators are displayed when recording video clips: REC 12:20 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Movie mode Recording indicator Video counter [ ] Card indicator Battery level [ ] Fully battery level [ [ [ ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power 18 These indicators are displayed when playing video clips back: 00:52 2 of 10 1. Playback mode 2. Battery level [ [ [ [ 3. [ ] Fully battery level ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power ] Card indicator 4. Index number of total number 5. Movie mode 6. Elapsed time 7. Elapsed playback indicator 19 PREPARING YOUR VIVICAM 5100 Installing the Batteries You can use 2 AA size batteries (Ni-MH recommended) to power ViviCam 5100. 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure your ViviCam 5100 is off. Slide the battery/SD card cover lock. Insert the batteries according to the correct polarity marks (+ or -). Close the battery/SD card cover lock firmly. Note: Never use manganese batteries. Never use different types of batteries (together) or mix old and new batteries. Avoid using the batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures may shorten the battery life and reduce the camera performance. Low temperature will influence Alkaline battery performance, Ni-MH rechargeable battery is recommended. If you won't be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion. New batteries or batteries that have not been used for an extended period of time (batteries that pass the expiry date are exceptions) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use. 20 Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) Your ViviCam 5100 comes with 16MB of internal memory, allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an SD memory card. Optional SD memory cards provide removable, reusable storage for images and video clips. 1. Make sure your ViviCam 5100 is off. 2. Slide the SD card/battery cover lock. 3. Insert the SD memory card. If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation. 4. Close the SD card/battery cover lock firmly. Note: To prevent valuable data from being accidentally deleted from an SD memory card you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to "LOCK"when it is removed from your camera. To save, edit, or delete data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card. Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial usage. To remove an SD memory card 1. Make sure your ViviCam 5100 is off. 2. Slide the SD card/battery cover lock. 3. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject. Note: Memory cards may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing memory cards. 21 Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time screen will be presented if/when: ViviCam 5100 is turned on for the first time. ViviCam 5100 is turned on after removing the batteries for a long period of time. 1. Enter the values of the year, month, day and the time by using / / / button. the To increase the value, press the button. button. To decrease the value, press the 2. Press the button after all fields are set. Choosing the Language Follow the steps below to set the OSD (On-Screen Display) language. 1. Select a language that you prefer by using the 2. Press the button after all fields are set. / button. Note: The language setting will be retained even if the camera is turned off. OK 22 Attaching the Camera Strap To prevent accidental slippage during the use, always use the camera strap. Attach the camera strap as follows: 1. Thread the small loop of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera. 2. Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured. OPEN 23 BASIC FUNCTIONS Turning the Power On 1. Slide the POWER switch to turn ViviCam 5100 on. 2. ViviCam 5100 sounds one beep when it is initialized. OPEN ON OFF Turning the Power Off Slide the POWER switch back to turn ViviCam 5100 off. 24 Using the LCD Monitor Using the LCD monitor can help you to confirm an image while taking pictures, to replay recorded images/video clips or to adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers that are displayed on the LCD monitor may vary according to the current settings. 1. Slide the POWER switch to turn ViviCam 5100 on. 2. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery. (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight). 3. Compose your image on the LCD monitor. 4. Press the shutter button. Note: In the Capture mode, by pressing [ ]display button will set OSD Off/ OSD On. The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction. 25 Using the Normal Mode Normal mode is used to take images where the distance to the subject 1.1m to infinity. Select this mode for general shooting, including portraits and scenery. 1. Move the macro switch located on the front side of the camera to the [ position. 2. Compose your image. 3. Press the shutter button. Note: LCD monitor will display [A ] as indicating Normal mode. ] 26 Adjusting the Zoom Using digital zoom, images appear closer. Whereas digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixilated (grainier) the image will appear. 1. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery. (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight). 2. Press the button to activate the zoom function. Digital zoom's range is from 1x to 2x to 4x. To exit the digital zoom, press the button again and return to the capture status. 3. Press the shutter button to capture a "zoomed" image. Note: You can only set the digital zoom at the resolution of 2560 x 1920 pixels; digital zoom is not available at the resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels, 1280 x 960 pixels or 640 x 480 pixels. When you play back a "digitally zoomed" image, the image size is available at the four sizes of resolution 2560 x 1920 pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels, 1280 x 960 pixels or 640 x 480 pixels). Digital zoom cannot be used in [ ] Movie mode. 27 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 suitable flash mode to your circumstances. If you change the flash mode, ViviCam 5100 will retain that setting even if the camera is turned off. 1. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery. (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight). 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 your image and press the shutter button. ViviCam 5100 has four flash modes: Fill flash (on), Flash off, Automatic flash and Red-eye reduction. 28 The table below will help to choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash Mode [ ] Fill flash (on) Description The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness. Select this mode for recording images with high contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows. The flash will not fire. Select this mode when taking images in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when the distance to the subject is beyond the effective range of the flash. The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions. Select this mode for general photography. The flash emits a precursor-flash before the main flash fires. This causes the pupil in the human eye to constrict, reducing the red-eye phenomenon. Select this mode when taking images of people and animals in low-light conditions. [ ] Flash off [ A ] Automatic flash [ A ] Red-eye reduction Note: In [ In [ In [ ] Macro mode and [ ] Landscape mode, flash photography is not possible. ] Red-eye reduction. ] Flash off. ] Night Scene mode, flash photography will automatically detect the ambient lighting. If the surrounding A brightness is low, the flash will fire to [ ] Sports mode, Flash mode is automatically set to [ 29 Using the Self-Timer By using the [ ] self-timer you can join into the screen when taking group shots. According to your preferences you can take pictures with the self-timer in any scene mode (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight). Self-timer duration can be set as 10 seconds or 5 seconds. Self-timer mode appears cyclically as [10 s] [5 s] [Self-Timer Off]. After the self-timer is set, the shutter automatically releases after 10 seconds or 5 seconds. The self-timer lamp starts blinking relatively slow for the first 7 seconds or the first 2 seconds and then blinking rapidly for the last 3 seconds. 1. Secure ViviCam 5100 to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2. Slide the POWER switch to turn ViviCam 5100 on. 3. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery. (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight). 4. Compose your image. 5. Press the [ ] self-timer button. The count down is displayed on the LCD monitor. 6. Press the shutter button. To cancel the self-timer photography at any time, press the disrupt the sequence. button to Note: In Capture mode, press the button will set self-timer ON. After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned to OFF. 30 Using the Macro Mode Use [ ] Macro mode to capture a close-up of the subject, such as flowers or insects. The effective range is between 0.6m to 1.1m. 1. Move the macro switch located on the front side of the camera to the [ ] position. LCD monitor will display [ ] as Macro mode. 2. Compose your image. 3. Press the shutter button. To disable macro photography, slide the macro switch back to the [ ] Normal mode. Note: In [ In [ ] Macro mode, EV compensation, Scene mode and ISO speed cannot be set. ] Macro mode, Flash mode is automatically set to [ ] Flash off. ] Normal position. After a macro shot is taken DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the [ 31 Setting the Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on an SD memory card. As you get to know ViviCam 5100, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images. Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but produce large file sizes. Therefore, fewer images will take up more memory space. High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail. Lower resolution/quality images take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via e-mail, in a report, or on a web page. To change image resolution or quality settings perform the steps below: 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Size or Quality by using the / button. Press the button to enter the sub-menu. / button. 2.After entering the sub-menu, select your option by using the Press the button to confirm the setting. 3. To exit, press the MENU button. 32 Number of Recordable Images The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the internal memory or the SD memory card at the camera's image quality and size settings. The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject and the capacity of the memory card, or if there are files other than images, or when the recording is made while switching the picture quality/resolution. Resolution Quality Memory 16MB Internal 8MB SD Memory (14MB available for Card image storage) 16MB SD Memory Card 32MB SD Memory Card 64MB SD Memory Card 128MB SD 256MB SD 512MB SD Memory Memory Memory Card Card Card 2560 x 1920 15 20 26 7 10 14 12 16 21 25 32 43 64 80 107 15 20 26 23 30 40 48 60 75 121 151 172 35 46 62 53 68 92 109 140 185 296 328 422 72 94 128 110 140 189 224 288 378 605 672 885 150 196 266 226 292 387 461 571 750 1200 1333 1714 289 379 517 441 565 759 900 1104 1429 2430 2700 3566 572 748 1008 859 1131 1496 1784 2320 2900 4640 5155 7168 2048 x 1536 22 29 40 1280 x 960 46 60 75 640 x 480 121 151 172 * The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting con ditions and settings. 33 SHOOTING-LETTING YOU SELECT SETTINGS Auto Mode Using [ A ] Auto mode the majority of the settings are adjusted by the camera. Simply point the subject and then shoot. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the / button. Press the button to enter the sub-menu. 2. After entering the sub-menu, select [Auto] by using the / button. Press the button to confirm the setting. LCD monitor will display [ A ] as Auto mode icon. 3. To exit, press the MENU button. Note: Camera original status is set as [ A ] Auto mode. For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose Setup in Capture/Video/Playback menu. 34 Sports Mode For dynamic action choose [ in rapid succession. ] Sports mode. This feature also letting you to capture a sequence of 2 frames 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene / button. Press the button to enter the sub-menu. by using the 2. After entering the sub-menu, select [Sports] by using the / button. Press the button to confirm the setting. LCD monitor will display [ ] as Sports mode icon. 3. To exit, press the MENU button. Note: In [ In [ ] Sports mode, ISO speed cannot be set. ] Sports mode, Flash mode is automatically set to [ ] Flash off. For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose Setup in Capture/Video/Playback menu. 35 Night Scene Mode Capturing human subjects by using [ ] Night Scene mode helps to provide a natural balance between the main subject and the background. The people in an evening sky or night scene are illuminated with lights from the flash while the background is captured at a slow shutter speed to prevent blurring and improve the overall exposure. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the / button. Press the button to enter the sub-menu. 2. After entering the sub-menu, select [Night Scene] by using the / button. Press the button to confirm the setting. LCD monitor will display [ 3. To exit, press the MENU button. ] as Night Scene icon. Note: In [ In [ ] Night Scene mode, Flash mode will automatically detect the ambient lighting. If the surrounding A brightness is low, the flash will fire to [ ] Red-eye reduction. ] Night Scene mode, ISO speed cannot be set. For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose Setup in Capture/Video/Playback menu. 36 Portrait Mode Taking pictures by selecting [ ] Portrait mode helps you to construct portraits in which the main subject stands out sharply and clearly while the background's details are out of focus. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by / button. Press the button to enter the sub-menu. using the 2. After entering the sub-menu, select [Portrait] by using the / button. Press the button to confirm the setting. LCD monitor will display [ ] as Portrait mode icon. 3. To exit, press the MENU button. A Note: In [ In [ ] Portrait mode, ISO speed cannot be set. ] Portrait mode, in a dark or night-time background, Flash mode defaults to [ A ] Red-eye reduction. For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose Setup in Capture/Video/Playback menu. 37 Landscape Mode Taking images by choosing [ ] Landscape mode helps you to capture vivid and expansive landscape pictures with the enhancement of image's color and saturation. [ ] Landscape mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 1.1m to infinity. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the / button. Press the button to enter the sub-menu. 2. After entering the sub-menu, select [Landscape] by using the / button. Press the button to confirm the setting. LCD monitor will display [ ] as Landscape mode icon. 3. To exit, press the MENU button. Note: In [ In [ ] Landscape mode, ISO speed cannot be set. ] Landscape mode, Flash mode is automatically set to [ ] Flash off. For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose Setup in Capture/Video/Playback menu. 38 Backlight Mode Use [ ] Backlight mode when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing their features into shadow, or when your subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the / button. Press the button to enter the sub-menu. 2. After entering the sub-menu, select [Backlight] by using the / button. Press the button to confirm the setting. LCD monitor will display [ ] as Backlight mode icon. 3. To exit, press the MENU button. Note: In [ In [ ] Backlight mode, Flash mode defaults to [ ] Backlight mode, ISO speed cannot be set. ] Fill flash (on). For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose Setup in Capture/Video/Playback menu. 39 MOVIE MODE Using [ ] Movie mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. ] Movie mode. 00:00 1. Press the MODE button to enter the [ 2. You can start recording a video clip by pressing the shutter button. 3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again. Note: In [ In [ ] Movie mode, resolution/quality, self-timer cannot be set or activated. ] Movie mode, the flash mode is automatically set to [ ] Flash off. To set EV or White balance you may use the Video menu. 40 IMAGE PLAYBACK In [ ] Playback mode, you can view, magnify your images or play video clips back. This mode even provides thumbnail images display and slide show, allowing you to quickly search for the image that you want or play the images back one by one automatically. Single Image Playback Play back still images one at a time. 1. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. View and select your recorded images by using the / button. To view the previous image, press the button. To view the next image, press the button. 2 of 10 Note: To exit [ ] Playback mode, press MODE button. If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card, [No Image] message will appear on the LCD monitor. During playback, the recorded image appears to be larger than the one on preview in capture mode. 41 Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. 1. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 2. View and select your images by using the / button. 3. Enlarge the image by pressing the button. Pressing the button once magnifies the image to 2X. 4. Use the / / / button to select the area to enlarge. 5. To return to the regular display from 4X-enlarged status, press the button. Note: Each press of the button, the modes switch cyclically: 1X 2X 3X 4X 1X. 42 Viewing Nine Images At A Time This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image. 1. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode. 2. Press the [ ] thumbnail button and nine thumbnail images appear on the LCD monitor. (Assuming there are nine or more recorded images in the memory.) 3. Use the / // button to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size. 4. Press the button to display the selected image on the full screen. 00:12 05 of 09 43 Viewing Video Clips To view the recorded video clips, follow the steps below: 1.Press the MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode. 2.Select the video clip that you want to view by using the / button. Automated Playback (Slide Show) 00:52 2 of 10 Slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order as a slide show. This is a very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations. ] Playback mode. Then press 1. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ the MENU button to enter the Playback menu. / button then press the button to 2. Select "Slide Show" by using enter the sub-menu. 3. Set the playback interval by using the or button and press the button to confirm. The slide-show starts displaying your images on the LCD monitor, one by one, with the interval that you set. To stop the slide-show display, press the button. Note: To cancel automated playback (slide show) you may press the MENU button to exit. 44 Protecting Images This feature allows you to prevent recorded images from being accidentally erased. 1. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode. Then press the MENU button to enter the Playback menu. 2. Select Protect by using the / button, and press the button. 3. You can protect a single image or all of the images at one time by using the / button , and press the button. Single: Protect one image at one time All: Protect all images at once 4. Select "Unlock" or "Lock" by using the / button. Unlock: Unlock the protected image. Lock: Protect the selected image or all images. 5. Press the button again to confirm the setting. 2 of 10 45 DELETING IMAGES Deleting Individual Images or Video Clips You can delete a captured image or a recorded video clip at a time by pressing the [ ] Playback mode. 1. Continuously press the MODE button to enter [ The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 2. View and select unwanted images by using the / button, then press the [ ] delete button. 3. Continue the deletion if necessary. If all images are deleted, [No Image] will pop up. To exit, press the MODE button again. ] delete button. Note: Please be aware of that deleted images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before deleting a file. Protected images cannot be deleted with the delete function but will be erased by formatting. 46 Deleting All Images/Video Clips 1. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode. Then press the MENU button to enter the Playback menu. 2. Select Delete by using the / button, and press the button. 3. Select [All Images] by using the / button,then select [Execute] and button to confirm the deletion.To cancel the action, select press the [Cancel]. Note: Please be aware that the deleted images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before deleting a file. Protected images cannot be deleted with the delete function. If an SD memory card is inserted; images and video clips recorded on the memory card will be deleted first. 47 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and deletes all stored images and data. 1. Press the MENU button to enter Setup in any mode. 2. Select [Format ] by using the / button. Press the button to enter the sub-menu. 3. If you want to format the SD memory card or the internal memory choose [Execute] by pressing / button, then press the button to confirm. To cancel the action, select [Cancel]. [No Image] pops up after the SD memory card or the internal memory is been formatted. Note: Be sure the SD memory card is properly inserted into the camera before formatting it. To format images or video clips recorded in the internal memory, be sure to remove your SD memory card first. For complete compatibility, be sure NOT to select FAT 32 as the file system when you format the SD card in your computer. Memory cards formatted in FAT 32 file system will not be recognized by this camera. 48 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can connect ViviCam 5100 directly to a printer that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. Connecting the camera to the printer Connect one end of the USB cable to a PictBridge compliant printer. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connector on ViviCam 5100. Then turn on the printer and your camera. [USB] mode screen is displayed. Settings and printing image 1. Use / to select [PictBridge], then press the button. 2. To select the image you want to print, choose [Images] from the PictBridge menu and press the button. * If you want to print one image, choose [Single] and press . Then choose the image by using / button and press to confirm. * If you want to print all images, choose [All] and press to confirm. 49 3. Select [Print Size] to set the size of image you wish to print. The options may vary depending on the type of printer being used. Press to confirm. 4. Select [Paper Type] to choose the type of paper you wish to use. The options may vary depending on the type of printer being used. Press to confirm. 5. Select [Paper Size] to set the size of paper you wish to use. The options may vary depending on the type of printer being used. Press to confirm. 6. After all settings are confirmed, select [Print] to begin printing. If you want to cancel during printing, press the button. When the printing is completed, the message "Printing complete" will appear on the screen. To return to PictBridge menu, press the button. 50