User manual VIVITAR VIVICAM 8400

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 8400 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 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 8400. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual. For user manual and driver updates, refer to the Vivitar website www.vivitar.com.,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 AC adapter (Optional Accessory) 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 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. EN-4 Notes on Battery Usage Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your ViviCam 8400. Use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting, or leaking and may cause a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment. When placing the batteries into the ViviCam 8400, check the polarity markings on the batteries (- and +) to ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly. Incorrect battery polarity will result in ViviCam inoperability and may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment. Remove the batteries if the ViviCam 8400 will not be used for an extended period of time. The batteries may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery compartment. If the batteries leak, clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and install new batteries. Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid. When using batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are highly recommended. To maximize performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use. Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce ViviCam 8400's performance. Low temperature will adversely affect alkaline battery performance. Using new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have not been used for an extended period of time will affect the number of images that can be captured. If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the ViviCam 8400 to prevent leakage or corrosion. Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries. Never use manganese batteries. More information about batteries is provided in this manual in subsequent sections. EN-5 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................ 8 Package Contents............................................ 9 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE................................... 23 Shooting Images - The Basics..........................23 Setting Image Resolution and Quality ................ 24 Using the Zoom Function................................... 25 Setting Focus..................................................26 Using the Flash............................................... 27 Using the Self-Timer......................................... 28 Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) / Backlight Correction.......................................... 29 Setting White Balance...................................... 30 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 8400....... 10 Front View...................................................... 10 Rear View......................................................... 11 Mode Dial ...................................................... 12 LCD Monitor Information..................................... 13 PREPARING YOUR VIVICAM 8400................... 15 Installing the Batteries .................................... 15 Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)..........................................16 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) ........................................17 Attaching the Camera Strap.............................. 18 LED Indicators..................................................18 USING THE MODE DIAL.................................... 31 [A] Auto Mode..................................................31 [P] Program Mode ............................................ 31 [Tv] Shutter Speed Priority Photography Mode...... 32 [Av] Aperture Priority Mode............................... 32 [M] Manual Mode..............................................33 [SCENE] Scene Mode....................................... 33 GETTING STARTED........................................... 19 Turning the Power On/Off ................................. 19 Choosing the Screen Language......................... 19 Setting the Date and Time ................................20 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory............................................................ 21 Using the LCD Monitor....................................... 22 ADVANCED SHOOTING................................... 34 Burst.............................................................. 34 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ...................... 35 Selecting the Metering Mode ............................. 36 EN-6 PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS..................... 37 Viewing Images ............................................... 37 Magnifying Images .......................................... 38 Thumbnail Display .......................................... 39 Slideshow Display ........................................... 40 Resizing an Image ........................................... 41 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION..............55 Installing Photo Explorer....................................55 Installing Photo Express....................................56 INSTALLING ADOBE ACROBAT READER..............57 USER MANUAL...................................................58 MENU OPTIONS...............................................59 Camera Menu.................................................... 59 Video Menu ................................................... 63 Playback Menu............................................... 64 Setup Menu.................................................... 66 VIDEO MODE.................................................... 42 Recording Video Clips ...................................... 42 Playing Back Video Clips ................................. 43 PLAYBACK MODE ­ ADVANCED FEATURES...44 Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV ........ 44 Deleting Images/Video Clips.............................. 45 Protecting Images/Video Clips ........................... 46 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer.........47 CONNECTING THE VIVICAM 8400 TO OTHER DEVICES............................................. 68 VIVICAM 8400 SPECIFICATIONS....................... 69 APPENDIX........................................................ 70 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM VIVICAM 8400 TO COMPUTER......................................................51 Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Install the USB driver .........................52 Connect the ViviCam 8400 to your computer...........................................53 Download images or video clips............54 EN-7 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new ViviCam 8400! Equipped with a 8.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your ViviCam 8400 delivers quality, 3264 x 2448 resolution images. Other features provided by the ViviCam 8400 include the following: 8.0 Megapixels A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 8.0 megapixels for excellent image quality. Auto flash An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting ( lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used. 2.0" LTPS color image LCD monitor Optical zoom : 1x~3x Digital zoom: 1x~4x 32MB 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 1GB) by using an external memory card. EN-8 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). PictBridge support You can connect the ViviCam 8400 directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and perform image selection and printing using the ViviCam 8400 monitor screen and controls. Provided editing software: Photo Explorer / Photo Express You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software. 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 8400 Digital Camera User's Manual USB Cable Software CD-ROM AV Cable Camera Strap Camera Pouch Common (Optional) Accessories: SD memory card AC power adapter Batteries The product and accessories that come with your ViviCam 8400 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 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. EN-9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 8400 Front View 5 1 6 7 2 3 8 4 9 10 1. Shutter button 2. Flash 3. Microphone 4. Lens 5. Power button EN-10 6. Mode dial 7. Viewfinder window 8. Self-timer LED 9. PC (USB) / AV Out terminal 10. DC in 3V terminal Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 15 14 1. Viewfinder 2. Diopter adjustment dial 3. Viewfinder LED 4. / / 5. 7. / 8. Zoom in (telephoto) button Zoom out (wide-angle) button / Thumbnail button Playback button Arrow button (Up) Focus button Arrow button (Left) Flash button 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Arrow button (Right) Self-timer button Arrow button (Down) Exposure compensation button Delete button Display button OK button Menu button 6. Strap holder 14. Battery / SD card cover 15. Tripod socket 16. LCD monitor EN-11 Mode Dial You can select from seven modes and setup mode according to conditions to achieve the desired effect. 9 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. EN-12 Mode Power button Program Auto Video Setup Manual Aperture priority Shutter speed priority SCENE Description Press to turn on/off the power. Select this mode to permit the shutter speed and aperture to be set automatically. Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action. Select this mode to record video clips. Select this mode to adjust VIVICAM 8400 settings. Select this mode to permit full manual control over exposure, aperture and other settings. Select this mode to specify the aperture value while the ViviCam 8400 sets the corresponding shutter speed. Select this mode to specify the shutter speed while the ViviCam 8400 sets the corresponding aperture. Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under 4 special conditions. P A M Av Tv SCENE LCD Monitor Information Camera Mode 14 13 12 X1 1 2 3 4 5 6 P 2M 8 SD 7 8 9 1. Mode indication 1.6x [ P ] Program Mode 2004.09.17 [ A ] Auto Mode 11 10 [ ] Video Mode [ M ] Manual Mode [ ] Status of internal memory [ Av ] Aperture priority Mode [ SD ] Status of SD memory card [ Tv ] Shutter speed priority 6. Remaining battery status [SCENE]SCENE Mode ] Full battery power [ 2. Image quality [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Fine [ ] Low battery power [ ] Normal [ ] No battery power [ ] Economy 7. Self-timer mode 3. Image size [ ] OFF [ ] 3264 x 2448 [ ] 2 sec. delay [ ] 2272 x 1704 [ ] 10 sec. delay [ ] 1600 x 1200 [ ] 10+2 sec. delay [ ] 640 x 480 8. White balance 4. Possible number of shots Auto 5. Internal memory/SD memory [ ] Daylight card indicator [ ] Cloudy 10+2 [ ] Tungsten [ ] Fluorescent 9. Capture mode indicator [ X1 ] Single [ ] Burst [ ] AEB 10. Date 11. Zoom status 12. Focus area 13. Focus indicator (no indication for auto focus) [ ] Macro [ ] Infinity [ AF ] Auto focus 14. Flash mode [ ] Auto Flash (Default) [ ] Red Eye [ ] Forced flash [ ] No Flash EN-13 Video Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Video mode Recordable movie time available SD memory card indicator (if present) Battery power indicator Focus area 2 1 00:33 SD 3 4 5 2 Image Playback 1. 2. 3. 4. Playback mode SD memory card indicator (if present) Battery power indicator Playback information 1 100-0001 SD 3 4 SIZE EV. 01. 04. '04 1600X1200 +1.5 05:22 1 Video Playback 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Playback mode Video mode SD memory card indicator (if present) Battery power indicator Playback indicator Playback information 2 1 5 100-0001 SD 3 4 6 SIZE EV. 01. 04. '04 640X480 +1.5 05:22 1 EN-14 PREPARING THE VIVICAM 8400 Installing the Batteries You can use 2 AA size batteries to power the ViviCam 8400. Make sure that the power of the ViviCam 8400 is off before inserting or removing the batteries. 1. Make sure the ViviCam 8400 is turned off. 2. Open the battery cover. 3. Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration. 4. Close the battery cover. To remove the batteries, turn the Vivicam 8400 off and hold the camera with the battery compartment facing upward. Then open the battery cover. Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover. While alkaline batteries offer limited use, Ni-MH rechargeable type AA batteries are strongly recommended for performance and economy. EN-15 Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) Use of the AC power adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the ViviCam 8400 to a PC. 1. Make sure your ViviCam 8400 is turned off. 2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the camera jack labeled "DC IN 3.0V". 3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet. Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the ViviCam 8400. 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 or a freshly-charged pair of Ni-MH batteries. The AC power adapter can only be used to power the ViviCam 8400. Batteries cannot be charged inside the ViviCam 8400. EN-16 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) The ViviCam 8400 comes with 32MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the ViviCam 8400. You can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files. 1. Make sure your ViviCam 8400 is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card. 2. Open the SD memory card cover. 3. Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration and press downward until it clicks into place. 4. Close the battery/SD memory card cover. To remove the SD memory card, make sure the ViviCam 8400 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 this ViviCam 8400 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. The ViviCam 8400, like most digital cameras will automatically use a memory card if it is inserted into the memory card slot. This is called "card preference". Data stored in internal memory will not be accessible if a memory card is present. To again access your data stored in internal memory, simply remove the SD card. EN-17 Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration. 1 2 LED Indicators Indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator Self-timer indicator State Solid red Solid green Solid green Blinking red Blinking green Description/Activity The ViviCam 8400 is powering up. The ViviCam 8400 is ready to record images (or movies). USB communication/transfer in progress Charging the flash. The self-timer function is activated. EN-18 GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On/Off Press the button until the ViviCam 8400 turns on. To turn the power off, press the button again. Choosing the Screen Language Follow the steps below to choose the desired language. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button. The [Set-up1] menu is displayed. 2. Use to select [Language], then press the button. 3. Use or to select the language you want. button to confirm. 4. Press the Set-up1 Set-up2 Set-up3 Format Beeper Y/M/D Louder m/d/y English 4/4 Date & Time Language Set : Language English Set : 1/7 EN-19 Setting the Date and Time Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button. The [Set-up1] menu is displayed. 2. Use to select [Date & Time], then press the button. You may press or to switch the date types. 3. Press the / buttons to select 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-hour format. 4. Press the button after all fields are set. Set-up1 Set-up2 Set-up3 Format Beeper Y/M/D Louder m/d/y English 3/4 Date & Time Language Set : Date & Time 10 / 10 / 2005 00 : 00 Set : Select : EN-20 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. and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by 1. Rotate the mode dial to button. pressing the The [Set-up1] menu is displayed. 2. Use to select [Format], then press the button. button to confirm. 3. Use or to select [Yes], then press the Set-up1 Set-up2 Set-up3 Format Beeper Y/M/D Louder m/d/y English 1/4 Date & Time Language Set : Format Yes No 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 the ViviCam 8400. 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. If your SD card cannot be formatted, you should use a different card. EN-21 Using the LCD Monitor Your ViviCam 8400 is equipped with a 2.0" 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. 2. 3. 4. Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE , Tv , Av , M or Press the button to turn on the power. Compose your scene on the LCD monitor. 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, when your ViviCam 8400 will select a slower shutter speed to ensure that your images are properly exposed. EN-22 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shooting Images - The Basics 1. Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M and turn button. your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the 2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button down half way to focus the image. When you press the shutter button down half way, the ViviCam 8400's Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image and determines the exposure. 4. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the image. A 2M 8 SD X1 1.6x 2004.09.17 The actual image will appear to be larger after being captured than it initially looked on the LCD. Pressing the / button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press the / display changes in the following order: Focus Frame On Indicators Off Composition Line On button, the LCD Off. EN-23 Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the ViviCam 8400, 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. Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M and turn button. your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the 2. Press the button, then use or to select the [Mode1] / [Mode2] / [Mode3] menu. In A (Auto) Mode, press to access in menu directly. 3. Use to select [Image Size], then press the button. Set : Quality Fine Normal Economy Image Size 3264 x 2448 2272 X 1704 1600 X 1200 640 X 480 Exit : 1/4 4. Use or to select the desired setting, then press the button to confirm. 5. Follow the step 3 and 4 above to set the [Quality]. Set : Exit : 1/3 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-24 Using the Zoom Function This ViviCam 8400 is equipped with a 3x optical zoom lens allowing you to capture telephoto or wideangle shots. By using the optical zoom function, images appear closer by pressing the button, or smaller by pressing the button. You can further enlarge the subjects with 4x digital zoom by continuing to hold the zoom button. This can be a useful feature, however the more the image is magnified with the digital zoom, the grainier the resulting image will be. To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps: 1. Press the button to turn on the power. 2. Adjust the magnification ratio by using the / button. To access the optical zoom function, press the button as far as it can go. Press it again to activate the digital zoom. To exit the zoom photography, press continuously the button. The status of digital magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3. Compose your scene and press the shutter button. / The digital magnification ranges from 1.0x to 4.0x. As you record video clips, the zoom function cannot be activated. EN-25 Setting Focus Images can be captured with the focus determined automatically using auto focus. You may over-ride the auto focus and specify [ ] macro or [ ] infinity. 1. Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M. 2. Press / . / 3. Use or to select the desired focus mode. 4. Compose your scene and press the shutter button. The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode: Focus mode Macro Description Select macro to capture close-up images. When the lens is zoomed to its widest position you may focus on objects as close as 5 cm.When the lens is zoomed to its telephoto position (3x zoom) you can focus as close as 30 cm. The infinity setting is useful for shooting through glass and at other times when you wish to lock on a subject at a long distance. Select auto focus for most occasions when you want the ViviCam 8400 to automatically determine the focus setting. Using AF, any object at a distance of 50 cm or greater can be in focus. Infinity AF Auto Focus EN-26 Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. The ViviCam 8400 has four flash modes: Auto Flash (default), Red Eye Reduction, Forced Flash and No Flash. You can record an image using a flash mode that best suits your requirements. 1. Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M. button to turn on the power. 2. Press the 3. Toggle / until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD monitor. 4. Compose your image and press the shutter button. / The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash mode AUTO FLASH RED EYE REDUCTION Description The flash fires automatically to suit the photographic conditions. Use this mode to reduce the red-eye effect when you want to take natural-looking photographs of people and animals in low-light conditions. When taking photographs of people, the red-eye effect can be reduced by increasing the room lighting if possible and having your subject not look directly into the camera. The camera's pre-flash and slight delay in this mode will also help to improve your images. FORCED FLASH The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness. Select this mode for recording images with high contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows. NO FLASH Use this mode if the use of flash is prohibited or if the distance to the subject is greater than the flash's maximum range. The camera will adjust its exposure and shutter speed to give the best results. A tripod will improve your images. EN-27 Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the ViviCam 8400 on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. 1. Secure the ViviCam 8400 to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2. Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M. 3. Press the button to turn on the power. 4. Toggle / until your desired self-timer mode appears on the LCD monitor. OFF 2 10 10+2 [ No Indication] 5. Compose your image and press the shutter button. The self-timer function is activated. The image is recorded after the preset interval. To cancel the self-timer at any time, press the button, switch the mode dial to another mode or press disrupt the sequence. to / 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-28 Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the ViviCam 8400. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (difference between light and dark) between the subject and the background is extremely large. The EV compensation can be adjusted over a range of ­2.0EV to +2.0EV. 1. 2. 3. 4. Rotate the mode dial to P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M. button to turn on the power. Press the Press / . Use or to set the range of EV compensation to a value between ­2.0EV and +2.0EV. 5. To exit from the menu, press the button. EV +0.3 Select: OK : EN-29 Setting White Balance This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Rotate the mode dial to P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M. Press the button to turn on the power. Press , then the [Mode1] menu is displayed. Use to select [W. Balance], then press the button. Use or to select the desired setting, then press the button to confirm. 6. To exit from the menu, press the button. Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 8M Image Size Q Quality W.Balance ISO 100 Exit: W.Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten 3/4 Set : Set : Exit : W.Balance Fluorescent 1/5 Set : Exit : 5/5 EN-30 USING THE MODE DIAL Simple Mode [ A ] A (Auto) mode is the simplest way which allows you to take still pictures without having to set special functions or manual adjustments. The ViviCam 8400 sets the optimal focusing and exposure. 1. Rotate the mode dial to A and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button. 2. Compose your image with your main subject in the center of the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image. When you press the shutter button down half way, the ViviCam 8400's Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image. Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time. With the shutter button held, you can reframe your image and the main subject will still be correctly exposed and in focus. 4. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the image. Program Mode [ P ] In the P (Program) mode, the ViviCam 8400 automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still images. You can adjust other functions, such as flash mode or continuous shooting mode. 1. Rotate the mode dial to P and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button. 2. Compose your image with your main subject in the center of the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button to capture the image. EN-31 Shutter Speed Priority Mode [ Tv ] If you set a fast shutter speed, you can capture images of moving subjects that look as if they are still. If you set a slow shutter speed, you can capture images that give the impression that the subject is in motion. 1. Rotate the mode dial to Tv and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button. A guide appears for a few seconds. 2. Press the button. button. Select: Tv 1/2S OK : 3. Set the shutter speed with or , and press the 4. Compose your image on the LCD display. 5. Press the shutter button to capture the image. Aperture Priority Mode [ Av ] In this mode, images are captured with the priority given to aperture. The shutter speed is automatically set according to the aperture. The aperture will affect the depth-of-field of the picture. If you set a large aperture (lower F value), you can capture portrait images with an out-of-focus background. Alternatively, if you set a small aperture (higher F value), both close objects and distant objects will be in focus, for example when capturing subjects in the foreground together with landscape images. 1. Rotate the mode dial to Av and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button. A guide appears for a few seconds. 2. Press the button. button. Select: Av F5.6 OK : 3. Set the aperture value with or , and press the 4. Compose your image on the LCD display. 5. Press the shutter button to capture the image. EN-32 Manual Mode [ M ] In manual mode, the aperture value and the shutter speed can be varied individually. This can be useful compensating for tricky lighting conditions, for getting creative results or for capturing night-time scenes. 1. Rotate the mode dial to M and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button. A guide appears for a few seconds. 2. Press the button. 3. Use or to select aperture/shutter speed item. button. 4. Adjust the value with or , and press the 5. Compose your image on the LCD display. 6. Press the shutter button to capture the image. Av/Tv F5.6 1/2S Select: OK : Scene Mode [ SCENE ] You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. There are 4 available modes in Picture mode. [ ] Night scene: This mode allows you to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time background. [ ] Landscape: This mode allows you to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes. [ ] Portrait: Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus. [ ] Sport: This mode allows you to shoot fast moving objects. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SCENE and turn your ViviCam 8400 on button. A guide appears for a few seconds. by pressing the 2. Press the button. 3. Use or to select the desired scene mode. 4. Press the button to confirm the selection. 5. Compose your image on the LCD display. 6. Press the shutter button to capture the image. Night Scene Select: OK : Press the shuter button halfway to confirm that the exposure is set correctly on the LCD monitor. EN-33 ADVANCED SHOOTING Burst This mode is used for continuous shooting. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. 1. Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M and turn button. your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the In A (Auto) Mode, press to access in menu directly. 2. Press , then use to select the [Mode2] menu. 3. Use to select [Capture Mode], then press the button. 4. Use or to select [Burst], then press the 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. Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 Metering Capture Mode Digital Zoom Set : Exit : Capture Mode X1 On 2/3 Single Burst AEB Set : Exit : 2/3 In Burst mode, the flash mode will be set to OFF automatically. EN-34 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) In this mode, the ViviCam 8400 automatically varies 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. Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M and turn button. your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the In A (Auto) Mode, press to access in menu directly. 2. Press , then use to select the [Mode2] menu. 3. Use to select [Capture Mode], then press the button. button. 4. Use or to select [AEB], then press the 5. To exit from the menu, press the button. The indicator is displayed on the monitor screen. 6. Press the shutter button to capture the series of 3 images, each with different exposures. Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 Metering Capture Mode Digital Zoom Set : Exit : Capture Mode X1 On 2/3 Single Burst AEB Set : Exit : 3/3 In AEB mode, the flash mode will be set to OFF automatically. EN-35 Selecting the Metering Mode You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1. Rotate the mode dial to P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button. , then use to select the [Mode2] menu. 2. Press 3. Use to select [Metering], then press the button. 4. Use or to select the desired metering mode, then press the button. [ Center-Weighted]: Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center. [ Spot]: Meters the area within the spot automatic exposure point frame at the center of the LCD monitor. 5. To exit from the menu, press the button. 6. Compose your image in the LCD display. 7. Press the shutter button to capture the image. Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 Metering Capture Mode Digital Zoom Set : Exit : Metering Center-Weighted X1 On 1/3 Spot Set : Exit : 2/2 EN-36 PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS Viewing Images You can display the still images you have just captured. 1. Press the button to turn on the ViviCam 8400. (Playback) button. 2. Press the The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 3. Use or to select the desired images. To view the previous image, press the button. To view the next image, press the button. SD 100-0001 SIZE EV. 01. 04. '04 1600 x 1200 +1.5 05:22 1 The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after a few seconds. If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. a [No Image] message will appear on the monitor. EN-37 Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio. 1. Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. To view the previous image, press the button. To view the next image, press the button. / button. 2. Adjust the zoom ratio by using the Zoom To enlarge the selected image, press the button. To return to the normal image, press the button. The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3. To view different portion of the images, press the / / / button to adjust the display area. 2.0X The magnification factors range from 1x to 4x (within 7 stages: 1.0x, 1.5x, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.0x, 3.5x and 4.0x). EN-38 Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image. 1. Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. / button once. 2. Press the Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously. For recorded video clips, the video mode icon will be displayed. 3. Use the / / / button to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size. button to display the selected image on full screen. 4. Press the SD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EN-39 Slideshow Display The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order. This is very useful for reviewing recorded images and for presentations. 1. Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Press . The [Playback1] menu is displayed. 3. Use to select [Slide Show] and press the button. 4. Use or to set the playback interval, then press the button. The slide show starts. The video clips display only the first frame image and are not played back. To stop slide show, press the button. Playback1 SLIDE SHOW Playback2 Slide Show Protect Set : Exit : Slide Show 3 Sec. 5 Sec. 10 Sec. 1/2 Set : Return : You can adjust the slide show display interval within the range of 3 Sec., 5 Sec., 10 Sec. EN-40 Resizing an Image You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes: 2848 x 2136 pixel, 2272 x 1704 pixel, 1600 x 1200 pixel and 640 x 480 pixel. (Playback) button. 1. Press the The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. In (Playback) 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. Press , then use to select the [Playback2] menu. 4. Use or to select [Resize] and press the button. 5. Use or to select the desired setting, then press the button to confirm. Playback1 R Playback2 Resize Quality Change Copy To Card COPY Set : Exit : 1/3 Resize 2848 X 2136 2272 X 1704 1600 X 1200 640 X 480 Set : Return : EN-41 VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips with sound using the built-in microphone. 1. Rotate the mode dial to mode and turn your ViviCam 8400 button. on by pressing the 2. Press the shutter button to start recording. 3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again. 00:49 SD [] The zoom 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 Indicators Off / button, the LCD Off. display changes in the following order: Focus Frame On Composition Line On EN-42 Playing Back Video Clips You can play back recorded video clips. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during the video playback. 1. Press the (Playback) button. 2. 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. button to start playing back the video clips. 3. Press the To pause or resume video playback, press the button again. SD 100-0001 SIZE EV. 01. 04. '04 640 x 480 +1.5 05:22 1 The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after a few seconds. The zoom function cannot be activated while playing the video clips. To playback the video clips on the computer, we recommend using Windows Media Player 9.0 (WMP 9.0). You can download the latest version of Windows Media Player from the Microsoft web site at www.microsoft.com. EN-43 PLAYBACK MODE ­ ADVANCED FEATURES Playing Back Still 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 the ViviCam 8400, then turn all devices off. 1. Connect one end of the A/V cable to the A/V terminal of the ViviCam 8400. 2. Connect the other end to the A/V input jacks of the TV set. 3. Turn on the TV and ViviCam 8400. 4. Playback the images/video clips. The method of operation is the same as playing back still images and video clips on the ViviCam 8400. TV The sound recorded with video clips can only be played back on TV or computers. EN-44 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. 1. Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE , Tv , Av , M or button. your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the and turn Delete button. 2. Press the The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 3. Use or to select the image you want to delete. 4. Press the button. 5. Use or to select [This Image] or [All Images], then press the button. 6. When the delete message appears, use or to select [Yes], then press the button to confirm the deletion. If you wish to cancel the deletion, select [No]. This Image All Images Cancel Set : Delete Yes No Set : Protected images cannot be deleted with the delete function. EN-45 Protecting Images/Video Clips Sets the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. In (Playback) 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. Press . The [Playback1] menu is displayed. to select [Protect] and press the button. or to choose the desired setting, then press the Playback1 SLIDE SHOW Playback2 Slide Show Protect 4. Use 5. Use Set : Exit : Protect 2/2 button. [Protect One]: Protect one image/movie. [Protect All]: Protect all images/movies (at once). 6. Use or to select [Lock], then press the button to confirm. Set : Protect One Protect All Press to return to the (Playback) mode. indicator appears on the selected image. The If you wish to cancel the protect function, select [Unlock]. Return : Protect One Lock Unlock Set : Return : EN-46 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. You may also specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed. Connecting the camera to the printer 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing button. the 2. Press to select the [Set-up2] menu, then use to select [USB Mode]. 3. Use or to select [PictBridge], then press the button. 4. Connect your camera and the printer via a supplied USB cable. The screen turns off automatically and the setting screen wil appear on the monitor after a few seconds. USB Mode PC PictBridge Set : OK 2/2 Printing images When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge compliant printer, the [Printing Mode Select] screen is displayed on the monitor. Use or to select the print mode. In [Print] Mode: Lets you print the specified image with PictBridge. Step Figure Printing Mode Select Print Procedure Use or to select the [Print] mode, then press the * The [Print Paper] screen is displayed. button. 1 Select : Set : OK EN-47 Step Size Figure Print Paper Standard Standard Procedure Use or to access in the selection of paper setting, then press the button to confirm. [Size]: You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used. [Borderless]: You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used. [Cancel]: To cancel the setting, use or to select [Cancel]. Use or to select the image you want to print, then press more detailed settings. * The [Print Info] screen is displayed. OK 2 Borderless Cancel Select : Set : OK 3 Select : Cancel : Print : Set : to go to Print Info Use 10 With With or to select your preference, then press the button. 4 Quantity Date File Name Cancel