User manual VIVITAR VIVICAM 5340S

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. EN-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 Vivicam 5340s 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, AC power 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. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your Vivicam 5340s. 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. EN-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 and the AC power adapter. 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 and the AC power adapter. 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. Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage. Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock. 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. EN-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 well-ventilated 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. WARNING: Handling the USB and AV cables on this product may exposure you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. EN-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. If you are using the new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have not been used for an extended period of time (batteries that pass the expiration date are exceptions) might affect the number of images 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. Always keep the terminals in a clean state. EN-5 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION................................................ 8 Package Contents........................................ 9 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory........................................................25 Setting Image Resolution and Quality..............26 Using the LCD Monitor..................................27 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 5340S.. 10 Front View................................................... 10 Rear View .................................................. 11 Control Buttons ...........................................12 Top View of Docking Cradle...........................12 LCD Monitor Information................................ 13 CAMERA MODE.............................................28 Capturing Images..........................................28 Scene Modes..............................................29 Using the Zoom Function............................... 31 Using the Macro (Close-Up) Mode.................. 32 Using the Flash........................................... 33 Using the Self-Timer....................................34 Adjusting the Exposure.................................35 Setting White Balance................................... 36 PREPARING VIVICAM 5340S..........................17 Installing the Battery ...................................17 Docking Cradle............................................18 Charging the Battery.................................... 19 Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory).....................................20 Attaching the Camera Strap........................... 20 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory).................................... 21 ADVANCED SHOOTING..................................37 Continuous Capture......................................37 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB).................... 38 Adjust White Balance Manually .....................39 GETTING STARTED........................................ 22 Turning the Power On/Off.............................. 22 Entering the Main Menu................................ 22 Setting the Date and Time............................ 23 Choosing the Screen Language...................... 24 PLAY MODE - THE BASICS........................... 40 Viewing Images............................................40 Magnifying Images.......................................41 Slideshow Display......................................... 42 Resizing an Image........................................ 42 EN-6 MOVIE MODE................................................ 43 Recording Video Clips...................................43 Playing Back Video Clips.............................. 44 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.............56 Installing Photo Explorer...........................56 Installing Photo Express................................57 PLAY MODE - ADVANCED FUNCTIONS.............45 Playing Back Images/Video Clips on TV.............45 Rotating Images in the Display...................... 46 Deleting Images/Video Clips........................... 47 Protecting Images/Video Clips........................ 48 Changing the Camera Startup Logo ............... 49 INSTALL USER'S MANUAL.............................58 INSTALL ACROBAT READER..........................59 MENU OPTIONS..............................................60 Camera Menu............................................... 60 Movie Menu................................................. 64 Play Menu................................................. 65 Setup Menu................................................. 67 AUDIO MODE.................................................50 Recording Voice Files................................... 50 Playing Back a Voice Recording File............... 50 Deleting a Voice Recording File..................... 51 CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES....................................................... 70 VIVICAM 5340S SPECIFICATIONS................. 71 APPENDIX.....................................................72 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR VIVICAM 5340S TO YOUR COMPUTER.......... 52 Step 1: Install the USB driver (Windows 98/98SE users only)..................................... 53 Step 2: Connect Vivicam 5340s to your computer..........................................54 Step 3: Download images, video clips or voicerecording files................................. 55 EN-7 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new Vivicam 5340s! Equipped with a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your Vivicam 5340s delivers good quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images. Other features provided by Vivicam 5340s include the following: 5.0 Megapixels A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0 megapixels for good quality of images. Auto flash An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lightening) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used. 1.9" LTPS color image LCD monitor Optical zoom: 3x Digital zoom Preview mode: 4x / Playback mode: 8x 10MB internal (built-in) memory Images can be captured without using a memory card. Support for SD memory card for memory expansion You may wish to expand the memory capacity (up to 512MB capacity) by using an external memory card. Camcorder and voice-recorder support USB connection (USB 2.0 compliant) Still images, video clips, or voice recording files that you have recorded can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable (A USB driver is required for Win 98 and Win98SE). Provided editing software: Photo Explorer / Photo Express You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software. EN-8 Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box 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. Common Product Components: Vivicam 5340s Digital Still Camera User's Manual USB Cable Software CD-ROM AV Cable Docking Cradle Camera Strap Camera Pouch 1 Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery (650mAh) Common (Optional) Accessories: SD Memory Card AC Power Adapter Battery Charger Accessories and components may vary by retailer. EN-9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 5340S Front View 3 2 1 9 8 7 4 6 5 1. 2. 3. 4. Self-timer LED Shutter button Power button Strap eyelet 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Battery/SD memory card cover Lens Auto-Focus auxiliary LED Flash Microphone EN-10 Rear View 12 1 2 3 11 4 5 10 6 8 7 9 1. LED indicator 2. W / Zoom out (Wide-angle) button Thumbnail button 3. T / Zoom in (Telephoto)button 4. Menu button 5. MODE button 6. Control buttons 7. Delete button 8. Display (LCD on/off) button 9. Tripod socket 10.Docking station terminal (DC IN 5V port/USB port) 11.LCD monitor 12.Speaker EN-11 Control Buttons 1 1. 2. ( ) Flash button Playback button ) Scene Mode button ) Self-Timer button 2 5 4 3. SCN ( 4. ( 5. OK button 3 Top View of Docking Cradle 4 3 5 2 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Cradle USB port AV-OUT port DC IN 5V port Cradle plug EN-12 LCD Monitor Information Camera Mode 1 23 4 5 6 T 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1. Camera mode 2. Image quality [ ] Super Fine [ ] Fine [ ] Normal 3. Image size [ 5M ] 2560 x 1920 [ 3M ] 2048 x 1536 [ M ] 1280 x 960 [ M ] 640 x 480 1.2 0.3 W [ ] TIFF IMAGE 4. Possible number of shots 5. Memory card indicator 6. Remaining battery status [ ] Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Low battery power [ ] No battery power 7. Scene mode [ ] Auto Mode [ ] Backlight Mode [ ] Landscape Mode [ ] Macro Mode [ ] Night Scene Mode [ ] Portrait Mode [ ] Sports Mode 8. Flash mode [ ] Red eye [ ] No flash [ ] Auto flash [ ] Forced flash 9. Self-timer mode [ ] 3 sec. delay [ ] 10 sec. Delay Off 10.White balance [AUTO] Auto [] Daylight [] Cloudy [] Sunset [] Tungsten [] Fluorescent 11. Capture mode [ S] [ 12. 13. 14. 15. ] Single Continuous AEB [A] Time Date Focus area Zoom state EN-13 Movie Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Movie mode Recordable movie time available Resolution for video clips SD memory card indicator (if present) Battery power indicator Time Date Zoom state 1 2 34 VGA 5 T 8 W 6 7 Audio Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Audio mode Current file/ total number of audio files SD memory card indicator (if present) Battery power indicator Sound level (speaker volume) Audio file name 1 2 1/13 34 AUD_0001 6 AUD_0002 AUD_0002 SELECT FILE! :RECORD W :VOLUME T :VOLUME + :PLAY 5 EN-14 Image Playback 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Play mode Playback frame number SD memory card indicator (if present) Battery power indicator Image size Camera mode 6 5 1 2 3 4 Video Playback 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Play mode Total of recorded time Resolution for video clips SD memory card indicator (if present) Battery power indicator Playback indicator Movie mode 7 1 2 00:00:12 34 VGA 5 6 /:II :SHUTTER 1 2 1/13 AUD_0001 3 4 Audio Playback 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Audio mode Current file/ total number of audio files SD memory card indicator (if present) Battery power indicator Sound level (speaker volume) Audio file name 6 AUD_0002 AUD_0003 PLAY! :PAUSED :STOP 5 W :VOLUMET :VOLUME+ OK EN-15 LED Indicators Indicator LED indicator LED indicator Self-timer indicator State Solid red Solid green Blinking green Blinking blue Description/Activity 1.Vivicam 5340s is powering up. 2.Vivicam 5340s is in the process of battery charge. USB communication is in progress. USB transfer is in progress. The self-timer function is activated. EN-16 PREPARING VIVICAM 5340S Installing the Battery We highly recommend you to use the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery to realize the full capability of your Vivicam 5340s before initial use. Make sure that the power of Vivicam 5340s is off before inserting or removing the battery. 1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the [OPEN] arrow. 2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration. 3. Close the battery cover. To remove the batteries Hold Vivicam 5340s with the battery cover facing upward, then open the battery cover and remove the batteries. Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover. EN-17 Docking Cradle With the docking cradle, you can position your Vivicam 5340s and connect it to other media devices to play back your images, video clips, or voice recording files (output to a TV monitor or another recorder recording device, for example) on your desktop. The cradle will facilitate the battery charge of Vivicam 5340s in conjunction with an AC power adapter. 1. Position Vivicam 5340s on the cradle. 2. Match the docking connectors and carefully insert Vivicam 5340s until it fits in place. 1 2 3 EN-18 Charging the Battery The state-of-charge of the battery will affect the performance of Vivicam 5340s. To maximize battery performance and lifetime, it is recommended that you fully charge the battery using the optional AC power adapter and then fully discharge it (through normal use) at least one time. Please note that Vivicam 5340s must be powered off before charging the battery. Otherwise, the power will be provided only to Vivicam 5340s. 1. Place Vivicam 5340s on the cradle. Connect the AC power adapter to the jack on the cradle labeled "DC IN 5V". 2. Connect the other end of the AC power adapter to a wall outlet. Charging time differs depending on the ambient temperature and the status of battery. Vivicam 5340s must be used with the specified AC power adapter. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. Always make sure that Vivicam 5340s is off before removing the battery. The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is normal and not a malfunction. When using Vivicam 5340s in cold environments, keep Vivicam 5340s and its battery warm by holding it inside your jacket or other warm protective environment. The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully charged before being used. EN-19 Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) 1. Make sure Vivicam 5340s is turned off. 2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the jack on the cradle labeled "DC IN 5V". 3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet. Make sure to use the specified AC power adapter of Vivicam 5340s. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your images to the computer, use the AC power adapter as a power supply. Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration. EN-20 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) Vivicam 5340s comes with 10MB of internal memory, allowing you to store video clips, captured images, or voice recording files in Vivicam 5340s. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files. 1. Always make sure Vivicam 5340s is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card. 2. Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration. 3. Close the battery/SD memory card cover. To remove the SD memory card, make sure Vivicam 5340s is turned off. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject. Be sure to format an SD memory card with Vivicam 5340s before using it. Refer to section in the manual titled "Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory" for further details. To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD card, you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to "LOCK". To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card. EN-21 GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On/Off Press the button until Vivicam 5340s turns on. button again. To turn the power off, press and hold the Entering the Main Menu After turning on Vivicam 5340s, the Main Menu screen appears. Follow the steps below to select the desired mode: 1. Press the button to turn on the power. 2. Press the MODE button to access in Main Menu screen 3. Use , , , or to choose the desired mode, then press the OK button. 4. For returning to Main Menu from each mode, press the MODE button again. EN-22 Setting the Date and Time The date/time setting screen will automatically appear: When first turning Vivicam 5340s on. When turning the power on after leaving Vivicam 5340s without battery for an extended period of time. 1. Press the button to turn on Vivicam 5340s. BASIC Y/M/D NTSC PAL CUSTOM 2. Press the MODE button to access in [ (SETUP)] mode with , , , or , then press the OK button. 3. Press to select the [CUSTOM] menu. 4. Use , , , or to select [DATE SETUP], then press the OK button. 5. Press or to select the Year, Month, Day and Time fields. To increase a value, press the button. To decrease a value, press the button. The time is displayed in 24-hours format. 6. Press the OK button after all fields are set. DATE SETUP SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM: 2004.01.03 ENTRY: DATE SETUP 2004.01.01 Y M D 00:11 SELECT ITEM : SET : EN-23 Choosing the Screen Language Follow the steps below to specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor from the following: , ENGLISH, , , FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH, ITALIANO and ESPAÑOL. 1. Press the button to turn on Vivicam 5340s. 2. Press the MODE button to access in [ (SETUP)] mode with , , or , then press the OK button. 3. Press to select the [CUSTOM] menu. 4. Use , , , or to select [LANGUAGE], then press the OK button. 5. Use or to select the language you want. 6. Press the OK button to confirm. BASIC Y/M/D NTSC PAL CUSTOM LANGUAGE SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM: ENGLISH ENTRY: LANGUAGE 2/8 BACK : SET : EN-24 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory The term "Formatting" means preparing an "SD Memory Card" to record images; this process is also called "initialization". This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data. 1. Press the button to turn on Vivicam 5340s. BASIC FORMAT CUSTOM AUTO DATE 2. Press the MODE button to access in [ (SETUP)] mode with , , or , then press the OK button. The [BASIC] menu is displayed. 3. Use , , , or to select [FORMAT], then press the OK button. 4. Use or to select [YES], then press the OK button to confirm. D AUTO FORMAT SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM: NO ENTRY: FORMAT YES NO BACK : SET : When you format an SD memory card, be aware that all data of which will be permanently erased. Protected images are also erased. To format the internal memory, do not insert a memory card into Vivicam 5340s. Otherwise, you will format the memory card. Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time. An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted. EN-25 Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know Vivicam 5340s, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on a memory card. Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images' file size to be larger. To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below: 1. Press the button to turn on Vivicam 5340s. SIZE 2560x1920 2048x1536 1280x960 640x480 BACK : 1/5 5M 3M 1.2 (CAMERA)] mode with 2. Press the MODE button to access in [ , , , or , then press the OK button. 3. Press the button. The [PICTURE] menu is displayed. 4. Use , , , or to select [SIZE], then press the OK button. 5. Use or to select the desired setting, then press the OK button. 6. Follow the step 4 and 5 above to set the [QUALITY]. M M 0.3 SET : QUALITY SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL BACK : SET : The possible number of shots and recording time depend on the storage size, resolution and quality settings and the subject of the image to be captured. You can resize the images later. (Please refer to section in this manual titled "Resizing an Image" for further detail. EN-26 Using the LCD Monitor Your Vivicam 5340s is equipped with a 1.9" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers displayed on the monitor may vary according to the current settings. 1. Press the button to turn on Vivicam 5340s. 2. Compose your scene on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the shutter button. The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction. To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button, always hold it carefully. This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions, which your Vivicam 5340s may decelerate the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed. EN-27 CAMERA MODE Capturing Images 1. Press the button to turn on the power. (CAMERA)] mode with 2. Press the MODE button to access in [ , , , or , then press the OK button. 3. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame. 4. Press the shutter button down half way to focus the image. When you press the shutter button down half way, Vivicam 5340s' Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image and exposure. 5. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the image. The actual captured image appears to be larger than the one on LCD after image captured. Pressing the button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press the button, the display changes in the following order: Standard Display Simplified Display. EN-28 Scene Modes Your Vivicam 5340s offers you seven scene modes to capture images easily in a situation that is programmed to handle all adjustments for you by selecting the following shooting conditions. EN-29 To use the SCENE mode, follow the steps below: button to turn on Vivicam 5340s. 1. Press the 2. Press / SCN to access in [SCENE] mode. 3. Use , , , or to select the desired scene mode, then press the OK button to confirm. 4. Compose the image and then press the shutter button. Note for the following functions according to the desired scene from a menu: AUTO Vivicam 5340s will automatically adjust the focus and exposure depending on the settings of ISO sensitivity and White Balance. (Forced Flash) automatically. BACKLIGHT In this mode, Flash mode will be set to LANDSCAPE SPORT MACRO The Flash mode will be set to (Flash Off). In this mode, the low limit of shutter speed is 1/125. The Flash mode will be set to (Flash Off). EN-30 Using the Zoom Function Vivicam 5340s is equipped with 3x optical zoom. The lens moves during the optical zoom photography, allowing you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the optical zoom function; images appear closer by pressing the T button, or smaller away by pressing the W button. Moreover, you can further enlarge the subjects with 4x digital zoom by pressing continuously the T button. It is activated after your Vivicam 5340s reaches its maximum optical zoom factor (3x). A useful feature as it is, however, the more the image is magnified, the grainer the image may become. To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps: 1. Adjust the magnification ratio by using the T/W button. To access the optical zoom function, press the T button as far as it can go. Press it again to activate the digital zoom. To exit the zoom photography, press continuously the W button. 2. Compose your scene and press the shutter button. The digital magnification ranges from 1.5x to 4x (in 6 steps: 1.5x, 2x, 2.5x, 3x, 3.5x, 4x). While recording video clips, the zoom function cannot be activated. EN-31 Using the Macro (Close-Up) Mode With this mode, Vivicam 5340s' lens switches the auto focus system to focus on subjects that are much closer to the lens. This feature allows you to shoot close-up objects, such as small insects or flowers to get the smallest detail. 1. Press the button to turn on Vivicam 5340s. 2. Press / SCN to access in [SCENE] mode. 3. Use , , , or to choose [ (MACRO)], then press the OK button. The icon appears on the LCD monitor. 4. Compose your scene and press the shutter button. When not using MACRO mode at any time, press / SCN again to choose with , , , or and then press the OK button. After a macro shot is taken DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the normal position. EN-32 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 desired flash mode to suit your circumstances. 1. Press the button to turn on Vivicam 5340s. 2. Press the / button to access in [FLASH] mode. 3. Use , , , or to select the desired flash mode, then press the OK button. The flash mode you set will be displayed on the LCD monitor. 4. Compose your scene and press the shutter button. Vivicam 5340s has four flash modes: Red Eye, No Flash(default), Auto Flash and Forced Flash. The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash mode Description Use this mode to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you want to take naturalRED EYE looking images of people and animals in low-light conditions. When capturing images, the red-eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking the subject (person) to look at Vivicam 5340s or get as close to Vivicam 5340s as possible. Use this mode in the environment that the flash use is prohibited or under the NO FLASH situation that the distance to the subject is too far away for the flash to have any effect. AUTO FLASH The flash fires automatically according to suit the photographic conditions. The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness. Select this FORCED mode for recording images with high contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows. FLASH EN-33 Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be set in [ (CAMERA)] mode. This feature is used in situations such as group shots. 1. Secure Vivicam 5340s to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2. Press the button to turn on the power. 3. Toggle / to select the desired self-timer mode. OFF [NO INDICATION] 4. Compose your scene and press the shutter button. The self-timer function is activated and the status of countdown will be displayed on the LCD monitor. The photography is then taken after the preset time. To cancel the self-timer at any time, press to disrupt the sequence. 07 After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned off. If you wish to take another image using the self-timer, repeat these steps. EN-34 Adjusting the Exposure You can manually adjust the exposure determined by Vivicam 5340s. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (different between light and dark) between the subject and the background is extremely large. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from ­2.0EV to +2.0EV. 1. Press the MODE button to access in [ (CAMERA)] mode with , , , or , then press the OK button. 2. Press , then use to select the [FUNCTION] menu. 3. Use , , , or to select [EXPOSURE], then press the OK button. 4. You can use or to set the range of EV compensation value from ­2.0EV to +2.0EV, then press the OK button. To reactive auto exposure, select [0EV] in step 4. 5. To exit from the menu, press the button. PICTURE FUNCTION AE/AWB EV EXPOSURE SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM: 0.0EV EXIT: ENTRY: EXPOSURE 0.0EV BACK : SET : EN-35 Setting White Balance This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions. 1. Press the MODE button to access in [ (CAMERA)] mode with , , , or , then press the OK button. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press , then toggle to select the [AE/AWB] menu. Use to select [WHITE BALANCE], then press the OK button. Use or to select the desired setting. To exit from the menu, press the button. PICTURE FUNCTION WB ISO AE/AWB Manual WB WHITE BLANCE SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM: AUTO EXIT: ENTRY: WHITE BALANCE AUTO DAYLIGHT CLOUDY SUNSET BACK : 1/ 6 SET : WHITE BALANCE TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT 5/ 6 BACK : SET : EN-36 ADVANCED SHOOTING Continuous Capture This mode is used for continuous capture. Images are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. 1. Press the MODE button to access in [ (CAMERA)] mode with , , , or , then press the OK button. 2. Press , then use to select the [FUNCTION] menu. 3. Use to select [CAPTURE MODE], then press the OK button. 4. Use or to select [CONTINUOUS ], then press the OK button. button. 5. To exit from the menu, press the The indicator is displayed on the monitor screen. 6. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. 7. Press the shutter button all the way to shoot. Shooting will stop when the shutter button is released. PICTURE FUNCTION AE/AWB EV CAPTURE MODE SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM: [S] EXIT: ENTRY: CAPTURE MODE SINGLE CONTINUOUS AEB BACK : A S SET : Maximum number of continuous shots: 10 In Continuous mode, the flash mode will be set to OFF automatically. EN-37 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) In this mode, Vivicam 5340s automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter button once. AEB settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to extend the adjustment range. 1. Press the MODE button to access in [ (CAMERA)] mode with , , , or , then press the OK button. 2. Press , then use to select the [FUNCTION] menu. 3. Use to select [CAPTURE MODE], then press the OK button. 4. Use or to select [ AEB A ], then press the OK button. button. 5. To exit from the menu, press the The A indicator is displayed on the monitor screen. 6. Press the shutter button to shoot. PICTURE FUNCTION AE/AWB EV CAPTURE MODE SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM: [S] EXIT: ENTRY: CAPTURE MODE SINGLE CONTINUOUS AEB BACK : A S SET : In AEB mode, the flash mode will be set to OFF automatically. EN-38 Adjust White Balance Manually Manual white balance lets you configure Vivicam 5340s for a particular light source and other conditions. Note that you must perform manual white balance under the same conditions you will be shooting under. You must also have a white piece of paper or other similar object on hand in order to perform this function. 1. Press the MODE button to access in [ (CAMERA)] mode with , , , or , then press the OK button. 2. Press , then toggle to select the [AE/AWB] menu. 3. Use and to select [MANUAL WB], then press the OK button. 4. Point Vivicam 5340s at an enclosed gray card for which you can set the white balance. This starts the white balance adjustment procedure. 5. Use or to select [EXECUTE], then press the OK button to confirm.. The procedure of manual white balance is complete. If you with to cancel [MANUAL WB] setting, press or to select [CANCEL]. 6. To exit from the menu, press the button. 7. Press the shutter button to shoot. PICTURE FUNCTION WB ISO AE/AWB Manual WB MANUAL WB SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM: CANCEL EXIT: ENTRY: MANUAL WB EXECUTE CANCEL BACK : SET : EN-39 PLAY MODE - THE BASICS In the [ (PLAY) ] mode, you can view, magnify, delete images or play video clips back. This mode also provides thumbnail images display and slide show, allowing you to quickly search for the desired image. Viewing Images 1. Press the button to turn on the power. , 2. Press the MODE button to access in [ (PLAY)] mode with , , or , then press the OK button. 3. In the [ (PLAY) ] mode, use or to select the desired images. To view the previous image, press the button. To view the next image, press the button. If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. [NO PICTURE] message will appear on the monitor. Pressing switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press following order: Standard display Detailed display No information. , the display changes in the EN-40 Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view the details. The zoom factor is displayed on the screen, showing the current magnification ratio. Images that are being playback can be enlarged in 14 levels of 8 times enlargement. 1. Press the MODE button to access [ (PLAY) ] mode with , or , then press the OK button. , , 2. In the [ (PLAY) ] mode, use or to select the desired images. To view the previous image, press the button. To view the next image, press the button. 3. Adjust the zoom ration by using the T/W button. To enlarge the selected image, press the T button. To return to the normal image, press the W button. The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor. 4. To view different portion of the images, press , , , or to adjust the display area. The displayed image is enlarged; you will see a white frame with a pink box inside. The white frame indicates the entire image, while the pink box shows the location of the currently enlarged area. 1.5x 8x The magnification factors range from 1.5x to 8x within 14 stages: 1.5x, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.0x, 3.5x, 4.0x, 4.5x, 5.0x, 5.5x, 6.0x, 6.5x, 7.0x, 7.5x and 8.0x. EN-41 Slideshow Display The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order. This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations. 1. Press the MODE button to access in [ (PLAY)] mode with , , or , then press the OK button. , SLIDE SHOW 3 SEC 5 SEC 7 SEC 9 SEC BACK : SET : 2. In the [ (PLAY)] mode, press to select [SLIDE SHOW] with , , , or , then press the OK button. 3. Use or to set the slideshow interval, then press the OK button. The slide show starts. The video clips are displayed the first frame image, and not played back. To stop slide show, press the OK button. Resizing an Image You can follow the steps below to an image to one of the four sizes. You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes: 2560x1920 pixel, 2048x1536 pixel, 1280x960 pixel and 640x480 pixel. The original image is retained even after resizing. 1. Press the MODE button to access in [ (PLAY)] mode with , , or , then press the OK button. , RESIZE 2560x1920 2048x1536 1280x960 640x480 SELECT IMAGE : SET : 1/ 5 2. In the [ (PLAY)] mode, use or to select the desired image you want to resize. 3. Press to select [RESIZE] with the , , , or button, then press the OK button. 4. Use or to select the desired setting, then press the OK button to confirm. EN-42 MOVIE MODE Recording Video Clips 1. Press the button to turn on the power. (MOVIE)] mode with 2. Press the MODE button to access in [ , , or , then press the OK button. 3. Press the shutter button to start recording. 4. Press the shutter button again to stop recording. VGA , T W The function of optical zoom (3x) can be activated before you start to record video clips. Pressing the button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press the changes in the following order: Standard Display Simplified Display. button, the display EN-43 Playing Back Video Clips 1. Press the MODE button to access in [ (PLAY)] mode with , , or , then press the OK button. , 00:00:12 VGA 2. In the [ (PLAY)] mode, use or to go through the images until the video clip you want to play back is displayed. To view the previous image, press the button. To view the next image, press the button. 3. Press the shutter button to start playing back the video clips. To pause or resume video playback, press the shutter button. To stop playback, press the OK button. Use to start fast reverse playback. Use SCN to start fast forward playback. /:II :SHUTTER 00:00:12 VGA 1X STOP : The zoom function cannot be activated while playing the video clips back. To playback the video clips on the computer, we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9.0 (WMP 9.0). You can download WMP version from the website at www.microsoft.com. EN-44 PLAY MODE - ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Playing Back Images/Video Clips on TV You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any device, make sure to select NTSC/PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to Vivicam 5340s, then turn all connected devices off. 1. Position Vivicam 5340s on the cradle. 2. Match the docking connectors and carefully insert Vivicam 5340s until it fits in place. 3. Connect one end of the A/V cable to the A/V terminal of the cradle. 4. Connect the other end to the A/V input socket of the TV set. 5. Turn the TV and Vivicam 5340s on. 6. Playback the still images/video clips. The method of operation is the same as playing back still images and video clips on Vivicam 5340s. TV EN-45 Rotating Images in the Display This function lets you rotate images so that the images are played back with the correct orientation. You can rotate an image 90 degree clockwise or counterclockwise. 1. Press the MODE button to access in [ 2. In the [ 3. Press (PLAY)] mode with , , , or , then press the OK button. (PLAY)] mode, use or to display the image you want to rotate. or to rotate the selected image +90 0 or -90 0. 90 o Counterclockwise 0 (Original) o 90 Clockwise o You cannot rotate video clips. Rotated images can be magnified. EN-46 Deleting Images/Video Clips Use this function to delete one or all images/video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. Please note that the deleted images or video clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before deleting a file. To delete a single image/video clip 1. Press the MODE button to access in [ (PLAY)] mode with , , , or , then press the OK button. 2. Use or to select the image you want to delete. 3. Press to delete the file. 4. When the delete message appears, use or to select [YES], then press the OK button. If you wish to cancel the deletion, select [NO]. To delete all images/video clips at once 1. Press the MODE button to access in [ (PLAY)] mode with , , or , then press the OK button. , YES NO DELETE ALL YES NO 2. In the [ (PLAY)] mode, press to select [DELETE ALL] with , , , or , then press the OK button. 3. To confirm the deletion of all images, use or to select [YES], then press the OK button. The message "NO PICTURE" appears on the LCD screen. BACK : SET : Note that you cannot delete protected images. Pressing the button in the playback mode allows you to quickly delete the selected image, sparing you the requisites of accessing the menu mode. EN-47 Protecting Images/Video Clips Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Press the MODE button to access in [ (PLAY)] mode with , , or , then press the OK button. , PROTECT ONE IMAGE ALL IMAGES EXIT BACK : SET : 2. In the [ (PLAY)] mode, press to select [PROTECT] with the , , , or button, then press the OK button. 3. Use or to choose the desired setting, then press the OK button. [ONE IMAGE]: Protect one image/movie. [ALL IMAGES]: Protect all images/movies (at once). [EXIT]: Exit from this menu. 4. Use or to select [LOCK], then press the OK button. Press to return to the [ PLAY] mode. The indicator appears on the selected image. If you wish to cancel the protect function, select [UNLOCK]. LOCK UNLOCK EN-48 Changing the Camera Startup Logo This feature lets you specify one of your recorded images as your setup screen image, which will be displayed on the monitor whenever you press the button to turn on Vivicam 5340s. 1. Press the MODE button to access in [ (PLAY)] mode with , , or , then press the OK button. , LOGO PLAY 7/ 7 2. In the [ (PLAY)] mode, press to access in [PLAY] menu. 3. Use , , , or to select [CHANGE LOGO], then press the OK button. 4. Use or to select [EXECUTE], then press the OK button to confirm. The new logo will be activated on the next time you turn on Vivicam 5340s. CHANGE LOGO SELECT ITEM: EXECUTE EXIT: ENTRY: CHANGE LOGO EXECUTE CANCEL SELECT IMAGE : SET : EN-49 AUDIO MODE Vivicam 5340s enables you to record and playback voice files anytime and anywhere. Recording Voice Files 1. Press the button to turn on Vivicam 5340s. AUD_0001 AUD_0002 AUD_0003 RECORD! :STOP W :VOLUMET :VOLUME+ 1/13 2. Press the MODE button to access in [ (AUDIO)] mode with , , , or , then press the OK button. 3. In the [ (AUDIO)] mode, use the shutter button to start voice recording. A indicator is displayed on the screen. Recording stops when you press the shutter button again. Playing Back a Voice Recording File 1. Press the MODE button to access in [ (AUDIO)] mode with , , , or , then press the OK button. Voice playlist appears on the screen. 2. In the [ (AUDIO)] mode, use or to select the voice AUD_0011 1/4 recording file you want to play. 3. Press the OK button to start playback of the voice-recording file through Vivicam 5340s' speaker. To pause playback, press the button. To resume playback, press the OK button. To stop playback, press the OK button again. EN-50 PLAY! :PAUSE :STOP W :VOLUMET :VOLUME+