Vivitar Vivicam 5388 User Guide Manual

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OWNERS MANUAL
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FCC STATEMENT
(For customGrs
in USA)
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
rules. These limits are designed
and found
to provide
to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices,
reasonable
protection
against harmful interference
pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC
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
more of the following
the equipment
off and on,
•
Reorient
or relocate
•
Increase
the separation
between
•
Connect
the equipment
into an outlet on a circuit
•
Consult
Use
the dealer
of shielded
Do not
changes
make
the receiving
user is encouraged
to try to correct
the
interference
by one or
antenna.
the equipment
or an experienced
cable
any
the
measures:
is required
changes
or modifications
radio/TV
to comply
or modifications
should
be made,
and receiver.
different
technician
with
Class
to the
you
from that to which
B limits
equipment
could
the receiver
is connected.
for help.
be
in Subpart
unless
required
B of Part
otherwise
to stop
t5 of the
specified
operation
of the
in the
FCC
rules.
manual.
If such
equipment.
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Product design and specifications
specifications,
software,
software
guide for the product.
The product and accessories
are subject to change without notice.
drivers, and user's manual. This User
that come with your digital camera
this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers
and accessories
to suit their
market
requirements,
This includes primary product
Manual is a general reference
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from those
often specify slightly different
customer
demographics,
preferences.
Products very often vary between retailers especially
with accessories
chargers,
AC adapters,
memory
cards,
cables,
carrying
cases/pouches,
and
Occasionally
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and internal
Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.
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The illustrations in this manuat
your digital camera.
•
•
The manufacturer
assumes
For user manual and driver
are for the purpose
of explanation
in
such as batteries,
language
support.
memory
capacity.
and may differ from the actual design
no liability for any errors or discrepancies
in this user manual.
updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer.
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described
product inclusions
and geographical
of
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand
all Warnings
and Cautions
before using this product.
Warnings
If foreign
batteries
Continued
If the
objects or water
and the AC power
have entered
adapter.
the
camera,
use in this state might cause fire or electric
camera
has fallen
or its case
has been
turn
shock.
damaged,
batteries
and the AC power adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric
the
Consult
turn
shock.
Do not disassemble,
change
or repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal
power
and
remove
the
the store of purchase.
the power
Consult
OFF
OFF
and remove
the
the store of purchase.
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
shore.
shock. Take special
care during
rain, snow, on the beach,
or near the
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
consult
is accidentally
swallowed,
a physician.
Do not use the camera
while
you
are walking,
driving
or riding
This might cause you to fal! over or result in traffic accident.
a motorcycle.
immediately
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@
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Cautions
Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or -) of the terminals.
Insert the batteries
with their polarities
inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage
surrounding
areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
Do not fire the flash close to anyone's
This might cause damage to the person's
to the
eyes.
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
internaI fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.
water.
If the
A camera is a precision
handling
the camera.
force
when
This might cause damage
instrument.
Do not drop
it, strike
it or use excessive
to the camera.
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy,
This might cause fire or electric shock.
smoky,
or dusty places.
/_
Do not remove the batteries
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,
well-ventilated
place.
Do not leave
inside a car.
the camera
This might adversely
in places
where
resulting
the temperature
affect the case or the parts inside, resulting
Before you move the camera,
Failure to do this might damage
in fire. Use
may
rise
the camera
significantly,
in fire.
disconnect
cords and cables.
cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.
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such
in a
as
NotGs on Battery
UsagG
When you use the batteries,
described below:
types and surrounding
read
and strictly
•
Different
•
Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments
reduce camera performance.
This low temperature
•
battery
carefully
therefore Ni-MH rechargeable
battery
If you are using the new rechargeable
temperatures
observe
the
Safety
Instructions
may affect the battery
performance.
as low temperatures
will also influence
is highly recommended.
batteries or rechargeable
batteries
can shorten the battery life and
Alkaline battery performance,
that have not been used for an
extended period of time (batteries that pass the expiry date are exceptions)
might
pictures that can be taken. Therefore,
to maximize
their performance
and lifetime,
•
and the notes
affect the number of
we recommend
that
you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use.
The batteries 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 feet warm when being used continuously
normal and not a malfunction.
•
If you will not be using
•
prevent leakage or corrosion.
Never use batteries of different
•
•
Always keep the terminals clean.
Never use manganese
batteries.
•
•
There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are replaced
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
the batteries
for an extended
types (together)
period
or for an extended
of time,
remove
period
them
of time. This
from the camera
is
to
or mix old and new batteries.
with an incorrect
type.
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Contents
INTRODUCTION
....................................................
Package Contents .................................................
GETTING
TO KNOW
YOUR
VIVICAM
8
PHOTOGRAPHY
9
Shooting
5388 ...... 10
Front View ............................................................
1O
Rear View ............................................................
11
Mode Dtat .............................................................
12
LCD Monitor Information ......................................
13
PREPARING
VIVICAM
5388 ...............................
16
Installing the Batteries .........................................
16
Using the AC Adapter (Optional Accessory) ........ 17
Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card
(Optional Accessory)
...........................................
Attaching the Camera Strap ................................
GETTING
STARTED
...........................................
19
20
Choosing the Screen Language
21
Formatting
22
an SD Memory Card or
Internal Memory ...................................................
23
Using the LCD Monitor ........................................
24
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Images ..................................................
25
Setting Image Resolution and Quality ................. 26
Using the Zoom Function .....................................
27
Using the Flash ....................................................
28
Setting Focus .......................................................
29
Capture
Mode .....................................................
30
Burst ....................................................................
30
Auto Bracket ........................................................
31
SeIf-Timer ............................................................
32
Adjusting
the Exposure (EV Compensation)
....... 34
Setting White Balance .........................................
20
..........................
25
35
18
Turning the Power On/Off ....................................
Setting the Date and Time ...................................
MODE .....................................
USING
THE MODE
Auto Mode [_]
DIAL ....................................
36
...................................................
36
Program Mode [ p ] ............................................
Portrait Mode [ _ ] ..............................................
36
37
Landscape
37
Mode [a,A,] ........................................
Sport Mode [€_] .................................................
Night Mode [_#=] ..................................................
38
38
PLAYBACK
MODE
-THEBASICS
....................
Viewing
images ...................................................
Magnifying
39
39
INSTALLING
USER
ADOBE
MANUAL
ACROBAT
READER
...... 59
..................................................
60
images ..............................................
40
Thumbnaii
Display ...............................................
41
Slideshow
Display ...............................................
42
Step 1: InstaII tile PC camera driver ...................
Resizing an Image ..............................................
43
Step 2: Connect ViviCam 5388 to your computer62
44
Step 3: Run your application
MOVIE
MODE
Recording
.....................................................
Movie Clips ........................................
44
Playing Back Movie Clips ....................................
45
PLAYBACK
MODE
- ADVANCED
FEATURES.
46
Playing Back Still Images/Movie
CIips on TV..
46
DeIeting Images/Movie
Protecting Images/Movie
Connecting
TRANSFERRING
Clips ...............................
47
Clips ............................
48
to a PictBridge-Compatible
FILES FROM
5388 TO COMPUTER
YOUR
Printer..
49
Step 1: Install the USB driver ..............................
53
EDITING
SOFTWARE
Messenger)
MENU
5388 AS A PC CAMERA
........ 6!
software (i.e. Yahoo
.........................................................
OPTIONS
61
.................................................
63
64
Camera Menu .....................................................
64
Movie Menu .........................................................
69
Playback
Menu ....................................................
70
Setup Menu .........................................................
73
CONNECTING
VIVICAM
5388 TO OTHER
.............................................................
SPECIFICATIONS
...............................................
77
78
54
Step 2: Connect ViviCam 5388 to your computer 55
Step 3: Downloading
VIVICAM
DEVICES
VIVICAM
.........................................
USING
APPENDIX
...........................................................
80
images or movie clips ....... 56
INSTALLATION
.............
57
Installing Photo Explorer .....................................
57
installing Photo Express ......................................
58
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the new ViviCam 5388!
Equipped with a 5.0 Megapixet
CCD sensor, your
images.
•
•
Other features
5.0 Megapixels
A high-resolution
megapixels
Auto flash
provided
by the camera
•
CCD
sensor
for high quality
provides
•
2.4" TFT color image
•
•
•
Optical zoom: lx~3x
Digital zoom: 4x~4x
Approx, 8MB internal
5.0
•
card.
Support
for
expansion
You may wish
SD memory
to expand
without
card
memory
•
using
an SD
memory
the memory
capacity
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x 1920
images
or
movie
clips
that
resolution
you
have
SD memory
for Win 98 and Win98SE).
PictBridge support
You can connect
the camera
printer that supports PJctBridge
•
for
(up to 1GB) by using an optional
card.
2560
recorded can be downloaded
to your computer
using the USB cable (A USB driver is required
LCD monitor
can be captured
memory
high quality,
USB connection
Still
images.
(built-in)
delivers
include the following:
An auto flash sensor automatically
detects the
shooting
(lighting) conditions
and determines
whether the flash should be used.
Images
camera
directly
to a
and perform
image selection and printing
monitor screen and controls.
using the camera
Provided
editing
Photo Express
software:
Photo
You can enhance
and retouch
your computer
software.
by using
Explorer/
your images
the provided
on
editing
PackagG
ContGnts
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.
missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer.
In the event
that any item is
Common Product Components:
• ViviCam 5388 Digital Camera
• User's Manual
• Software CD-ROM
•
•
Camera
Camera
Strap
Pouch
•
•
AV Cable
USB Cable
•
Batteries
Common (Optional)
Accessories:
• AC power adapter
•
SD memory
•
Accessories
card
and components
may vary by retailer.
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GETTING
Front
TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM
S388
ViGw
I.
Shutter
release
button
6.
Microphone
2. Flash
7. PC / AV terminal
3. Power switch
8. DC input terminal
4.
9. Lens
Mode dial
5. Self-timer
LED
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RGar Vi_v
®
@
®
@
I.
LED indicator
8. Strap holder
2.
_ / C_ Zoom in (telephoto) button
_/[]
Zoom out (wide-angle) button
9.
3. BE] Playback button
4. []
Menu button
5.
"_ Delete button
6.
A
7.
_
Y
[]
Arrow button (Down)
Exposure compensation button
I0. _1_Arrow button (Left)
_. Flash button
I1. OK button
JOI Display button
Arrow button (Up)
Self-timer button
I2. Battery / card cover
Arrow button (Right)
Focus button
I3. Tripod socket
I4. LCD monitor
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ModG Dial
You can select from seven shooting
desired effect.
modes
and setup
mode according
to shooting
conditions
to achieve
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© ©
Mode
Description
I.
p
Program
select
this mode to permit
2.
•
m
Portrait
Select
this mode to make people
3.
_
Landscape
Select
this mode to take photographs
of distant
4.
_
Sports
Select
this mode to shoot fast moving
objects.
5.
,_
Night
Select this mode to take photographs
background.
6.
,A_
Setup
Select
this mode to adjust the camera
7.
_
Video
Select
this mode to record video clips.
Auto
Select
this mode to adjust point-and-shoot
8.
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the shutter
speed
and aperture
to be set manually.
stand out with the background
of people
out-of-focus.
scenery
or landscapes.
against
a dusk or night-time
settings.
action.
the
LCD Monitop
•
InfoPmation
Camera Mode
1. Mode indication
[ P ] Program Mode
[ _ ] Portrait Mode
[ _ ] Landscape Mode
[ _ ] Sport Mode
[ _ ] Night Mode
[ _ ] Setup Mode
[ _ ] Movie Mode
[ _ ] Auto Mode
2. Flash mode
[ _ ] Auto
[ ,_ ] Red-eye reduction
[ _ ]Flashon
[ (_) ] Rash off
3. Capture mode
__I t ] Slngfe
[ _ ] Burst
[ _ ] ABB
[ _ ] 2 sec. Self-timer
[ _,_ ] 10 sec. self-timer
[ i_ ] 10+2 sec. Self-timer
4. Focus mode
[ AF ] Standard
[ _,_ ] Macro
[ _ ] Infinity
5, Possible number of shots
6. Memory status
1_ : Built-in memory
(without card)
: SD memory card
7. Battery and AC adapter
[ _ ] Full battery power
[ Ca_] Medium battery power
[ E:]a] Low battery power
[ _ ] No battery power
[ :ll,- ] AC adapter
8, Recorded pixels
[_
]2580x 1920
[ _ ]2048 x 1536
[ _] ] 1280 x 960
[ _] ] 640 x 480
9. Image quality
[ *** ] Fine
[ _ ] Normal
[ _ ] Economy
10. White balance
Auto
[ "_,_ ] Daylight
[ _ ] Cloudy
[ _,6_] Tungsten
[ _ ] Fluorescent
I1. ISO sensitivity
[_]Auto
[ _ j64
[_]100
[_]200
I2. EV compensation
I3. Focus area
I4. Zoom bar
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•
1.
2.
3.
Movie Mode
Movie mode
Flash mode
Recordable movie time available
4.
5.
6.
7.
Memory status
Battery power and AC adapter indicator
Focus area
Zoom bar
•
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Image Playback
Playback mode
Number of image
Memory status
Battery power and AC adapter indicator
Index number of total number
Protect indicator
Date
Time
9. EV compensation
10. iSO sensitivity
11. White balance
12. Image
quality
13. Recorded
pixels
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•
1.
2.
3.
Movie Playback
Playback mode
Movie mode
Number of movie
4. Memory status
5. Battery power and AC adapter
6. Index number of total number
7. Elapsed
8. Date
indicator
time
9. Time
10. Play/Pause
indicator
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PREPARING
Installing
VIVlCAM
S388
the Batteries
You can use 2 AA size batteries (alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeabte)
to power
power of ViviCam 5388 is off before inserting or removing the batteries.
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Open the battery cover.
3. Insert the batteries
in the correct orientation
illustration.
4.
Close the battery cover.
• To remove the batteries,
turn the camera
batteries and hold the camera with
upward, then open the battery cover.
•
•
Use Ni-MH
except
batteries
in emergencies
for improved
and checking
performance.
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Make
A
as shown
off before
battery
_
removing
cover
the camera's
sure that the
in the
facing
Be careful not to drop the batteries
when opening or closing the battery cover.
Due to the characteristics
of AA alkaIine batteries,
camera performance
may
recommended
•
the
the camera.
functionality.
deteriorate.
AA alkaline
batteries
are not
Using thG AC AdaptGP (Optional
Use
of the
camera
AC
adapter
is recommended
intend
to use
the
LCD
monitor
for
a long
time
or connect
the
to a PC.
1.
Make
2.
Connect
one
end
of the
3.
Connect
the
other
end
•
Make sure to use only the AC adapter
covered under the warranty.
•
To prevent
sure
your
The AC
camera
unexpected
the computer,
•
if you
AccGssoPg)
adapter
is off.
AC
adapter
to a power
auto power
use the AC adapter
can only be used
to the
camera
DC
input
terminal
labeled
"DC
IN 3V".
outlet.
specified
for the camera.
off resulting
from
as a power
supply.
to power
no battery
the camera.
Damage
power
Batteries
caused
left during
cannot
by the use of an incorrect
the process
be charged
of transferring
adapter
your
is not
images
to
inside the camera.
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Inserting
and Removing
an SD Memory
Card (Optional
Accessory)
ViviCam 5388 comes with 8MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in
the digital camera.
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 camera
2.
memory card.
Open the battery/SD
is turned off before inserting
memory
Insert an SD memory
the illustration.
4.
Close the battery/SD
memory card cover.
• To remove the SD memory
card, make
•
•
a
as shown
in
card cover.
3.
turned off. Press
will eject.
card
or removing
in the correct
orientation
sure
the
lightly on the edge of the memory
camera
is
card and it
Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital camera 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
you can slide
the write
protect
or erase
data
accidentally
tab (on the
erased
side of the
from
an SD card,
SD memory
card)
to
"LOCK".
•
To save,
card.
edit,
on an SD
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memory
card, you
must
unlock
the
Attaching
•
Attach
thG Cam6ra
the strap as shown
Strap
in the illustration.
0
.Z,
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GE3-rlNG STARTED
Turning
•
•
the Power
On/Off
Press the power switch until ViviCam 5388 turns on.
To turn the power off, press the power switch again.
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Choosing
thG ScrG_n LanguagG
Follow the steps below to choose
1. Rotate
the mode dial to _
the power
the desired
language.
and turn your camera
on by pressing
switch.
2. [Set-up1] is displayed.
3. Use the four-way controller
the QK button.
(V)
4. Use the four-way controller (AY)
5. Press the OK button to confirm.
to select
to select
[Language],
the language
then
press
you want.
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Setting
thG DatG and TimG
Follow the steps below to set the date display
1. Rotate
2.
style, current
the mode dial to e_, and turn your camera
date and time.
on by pressing
the power switch.
[Set-up1] is displayed.
3.
Use the four-way controller
(V) to select [Date & Time] and the
four-way controller
(_11_-) to switch the date types, then press the
OK button.
4.
Press the four-way
Time fields.
•
To increase
controller
(4_-)
to select Day, Month,
a value, press the four-way
5.
• To decrease a value, press the four-way
• The time is displayed
in 24-hour format.
Press the OK button after all fields are set.
•
The
date illustration
shown
is for the purpose
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controller
controller
of explanation
Year and
(A).
(V).
and may differ from
the actual
setting
of your
camera.
Formatting
an SD MGmorg
Card or IntGrnal
MGmorg
The term "Formatting"
means preparing an "SD memory card" to record images; this process is also called
"initialization".
This utility formats an SD memory card or the internal memory and erases all stored images
and data.
1. Rotate the mode dial to _ and turn your camera on by pressing
the power switch.
• [Set-up1] is displayed.
2. Use the four-way controller (V) to select [Format], then press the
OK button.
3. Use the four-way controller (AV)
OK button to confirm.
•
When you format
also erased.
•
To format
memory
•
the
an SD memory
internal
memory,
card,
to select [Yes], then press the
be aware
do not insert
that all data on the SD memory
an SD
memory
card
into the
card will be erased.
camera.
Otherwise,
Protected
you
images
will format
are
the SD
card.
An SD memory
card having
any problem
cannot
be properly
formatted.
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Using thG LCD Monitor
Your camera is equipped with a 2.4" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay recorded
images/movie
vary
clips
according
or adjust
to the
1.
Rotate
2.
Press
the
3.
Compose
your
4.
Press
shutter
•
The
•
To prevent
the
the
mode
dial
power
scene
especially
speed
darkens
important
to ensure
_,
to
when
p,
to turn
on the
release
images
settings.
The
mode
icons,
text
and
numbers
displayed
on
always
hold
the
monitor
may
settings.
switch
LCD monitor
your
menu
current
_,
_,
on the
LCD
_,
or J_.
power.
monitor.
button.
in strong
from
being
sunlight
blurred
you are shooting
your images
are properly
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or bright
light.
while
pressing
under
exposed.
This is not a malfunction.
low lighting
the
shutter
conditions,
release
since
button,
your camera
it carefully.
may choose
a slower
This
shutter
is
PHOTOGRAPHY
Shooting
MODE
ImagGs
p, _, _,, _, or_-,-and
1. Rotate the mode dial to _,
camera on by pressing the power
switch.
2.
monitor
Compose the image on the LCD
subject is within the focus frame.
3. Press the shutter release button
• When you press the shutter
screen
turn your
so that the main
down halfway to focus the image.
release button down halfway, the
camera's Auto Focus feature automatically
focuses the image.
The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. Proper
4.
exposure is determined
Press the shutter
release
capture
down
to
the image.
•
The
•
been captured.
Pressing
the OK/IOI
actual
changes
and locked at the same time.
button the rest of the way
captured
image
button
in the following
appears
to be larger
switches
order:
Normal
the LCD
Display
than
monitor
the
one displayed
display
-)' Information
mode.
Display
by the LCD
monitor
screen
Each time you press the OK/IOI
-> No Icons
after the image
button,
has
the display
-> LCD Off.
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Setting
Image Resolution
and Qualitg
As you get to know ViviCam 5388, 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 the internal memory, or on an SD 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
p, _,
_i,
camera on by pressing the power switch.
2. Press the []
button.
•
•
_,
Use the four-way
the OK button.
4.
(AV)
to select
then press the QK button to confirm.
5.
Follow the step 3 and 4 above
•
The
possible
size, resolution
captured.
You can resize
titled
steps below:
or J_ and turn your
[Model]
is displayed.
In the _ mode, [Auto] is displayed.
3.
•
these
"Resizing
number
and
the
controller
(V)
of shots
quality
images
an Image"
and
settings
to select
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Size], then
the desired
press
setting,
to set the [Quality].
recording
and
later. Please
(EN-43)
[Image
the
refer
for further
time
depend
subject
to the section
detail.
on the
of the
image
storage
to
be
in this manual
Using thG Zoom
This camera is equipped
you to capture telephoto
pressing the _ button,
The zoom bar indicates
Function
with 3x optical zoom. The tens moves during the optical zoom photography, allowing
and wide-angle
shots. By using the optical zoom function; images appear closer by
or smaller away by pressing the _0 button.
the current level of magnification.
When the
digital zoom
optical zoom
is within 3x magnification,
the zoom
range. When the digital zoom function
bar is within the
is set to On, you
can
enlarge
digital
further
the
subjects
with
the
4x
zoom
by
continuously
pressing
the _ button. It is activated after your camera
reaches its maximum
optical zoom factor (3x) and the zoom bar is
within the digital zoom
area. You can enlarge the subject
to a
maximum magnification
equivalent to t2 times, however the more the
image is enlarged, the more pixetated the image will appear.
To capture
a zoomed
image, perform
the following
p,
oo, ,_,
camera on by pressing the power switch.
steps:
Zoom bar
i,_, or _'_ and turn your
2. Adjust the magnification
ratio by using the _/_
button.
• To exit zoom photography,
press and hold the _,_ button.
•
The status
monitor.
3. Compose
•
of digital
magnification
is displayed
your scene and press the shutter
To enable the digital zoom feature,
(Refer to EN-67 for further details).
set the
release
[Mode2-
Digital
on
the LCD
button.
Zoom]
to [On]
in the
_,
p, &, ,A, _, or_
mode.
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Using thG Flash
The flash is designed to function automatically
when lighting conditions
an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances.
1. Rotate the rhode dial to _,
p, e,_o _I_, _,,
2. Press the power switch to turn on the power.
3.
warrant
the use of flash.
You can take
or _.
Press the four-way controller
(_1/_).
The flash mode changes
each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting
4.
using the four-way controller
(AV).
Press the QK button to confirm the setting.
5.
Compose
your scene
and press the shutter
The table below will help you to choose
{A
Auto
_
Red-eye
release
the appropriate
The flash fires automatically
reduction
button.
flash mode:
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.
_.
Flash on
The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding
brightness.
Select this
mode for recording images with high contrast (backlighting)
and deep shadows.
(_)
Flash off
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
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speed to give the best results.
A tripod will improve
your images.
S_"ting
Focus
Images can be captured with the focus determined
auto focus and specify [_I_] macro or [_,] infinity.
p, _, _iL, _,
automatically
using auto
focus.
You may over-ride
the
or JR.
3. Press the four-way
controller
(IP,/_,_). The focus mode changes
each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting
4.
using four-way controller
(AV).
Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
5. Compose
The camera
your scene and press the shutter
has three focus modes:
Standard,
The table below will help you choose
AF
Standard
release
button.
Macro and infinity.
the appropriate
focus
Select Standard-focus
setting for most occasions when you want the camera to
automatically
determine the focus setting.When
using Standard-focus
setting,
any object at a range of focus
_t_ Macro
mode:
is 40 cm or greater
can be in focus.
Select Macro-focus
setting to capture close-up images. When the tens 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 may focus on objects as close as
30 cm.
Infinity
Select
Infinity-focus
infinity.
setting
when you want to capture
The flash mode witl be set to Flash
an image of a subject
at
Off automatically.
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CapturG
ModG
Burst
This mode is used for continuous
shooting. 3 pictures are taken continuously
is pressed. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.
p, o_, _,, _,
3.
Press the four-way
controller
(A/_._)
[Burst]. You can also change the setting
or J_.
and use (A)
using four-way
to select
controller
(,_,).
4.
Press
the OK button
5.
displayed on the monitor screen.
Press the shutter release button halfway
6.
Press the shutter
•
In Burst
mode,
to confirm
release
the flash
mode
button
the setting.
indicator
is
to lock the focus.
to capture
will be set to Flash
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The _
a sequence
of images.
Off automatically.
once the shutter
release
button
Auto
BrackGt
In this mode, the camera automatically
changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you
press the shutter release button once. Auto Bracket settings can be combined with exposure
compensation
settings
to extend the adjustment
range.
p, &,
1. Rotate the rhode dial to _,
or J_.
3. Press the four-way controller (A/_.) ) and use (A) to select
[AEB]. You can
controller
(41_).
4.
change
the
setting
using
Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
displayed on the LCD monitor screen.
5. Press the shutter
•
also
In AEB mode,
release
the flash
mode
button
to capture
will be set to Flash
The
the
_
four-way
indicator
is
the three images.
Off automatically.
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Sdf-TimGr
The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount
the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.
Rotate the mode dial to _,
or J_.
Press the power switch to turn on the power.
Press the four-way controller (A/_.)) and use (A) to select your
desired self-timer mode. You can also change the setting using
four-way controller (41_).
5. Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
6. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.
• The self-timer function is activated.
• The photograph is then taken after the preset time.
• To cancel the self-timer at any time, press the four-way
controller (A/__) ) or press the shutter release button halfway.
p,
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The table below will help you choose
self-timer
mode:
2 sec. Self-timer
The image is captured
is useful for preventing
_
I0 sec. Self-timer
The image is captured about t0 seconds after the shutter is pressed. This mode
is suitable for the shots in which the photographer
has to be included.
l_
10+2 sec.
The first image is captured about I0 seconds after the shutter release button is
>ressed, and then the second image is captured 2 seconds later. This mode is
Self-timer
convenient
this mode.
•
•
the appropriate
about 2 seconds
camera shake.
when capturing
group images
after the shutter
in succession.
is pressed.
This mode
Flash does not fire in
After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned off.
If you wish to take another image using the se(f-timer, repeat these steps.
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Adjusting
thG _xposurG
(EV CompGnsation)
You can manually adjust the exposure determined
exposure
cannot be obtained,
for example, when
between
the subject
-2.0EV to +2.0EV.
and the background
p,
by the digital camera.
the contrast (difference
is extremely
high. The EV compensation
,t,,&,
1. Rotate the mode dial to
or "_.
3.
Press the four-way
of EV compensation
4.
Press the OK button
controller (V/I_)
and use ,ll,- to set the range
value from -2.OEV to +2.0EV.
to confirm
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the setting.
Use this mode when the proper
between bright and dark areas)
value
can be set from
Se-tting WhitG
This feature
conditions.
BalancG
lets you make
adjustments
to compensate
for different
lighting
types according
to your shooting
1. Rotate the mode dial to p, o_, _L,, €4_, or _.
3. Press the []
button. [Model]
is displayed.
(V) to select [W. Balance],
the OK button.
5. Use
6.
the
four-way
controller
(AV)
to select
the
then press
desired
white
balance setting, then press the OK button to confirm.
To cancel the setting, press the []
button and exit the menu.
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USING THE MODE
Auto
DIAL
ModG [ _ ]
(Auto) mode is the simplest and allows you to take still pictures without having to set special functions or
manual adjustments. The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure.
the power switch.
2. Compose your subject within the focus frame.
3. Press the shutter release button down halfway to focus the image.
• When you press the shutter release button down halfway, the
camera's Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image.
Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time.
4. Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to
capture the image.
Program
ModG [
p]
In the p (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still
images. You can adjust other functions, such as flash mode or continuous shooting mode.
p
1. Rotate the mode dial to
and turn your camera on by pressing
the power switch.
3. Press the shutter release button to capture the image.
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Portrait
Select
ModG [ _ ]
this mode to make
1. Rotate
people stand out with the background
the mode dial to _
2.
the power switch.
Compose your subject
3.
Press the shutter
LandscapG
on by pressing
within the focus frame.
release
button
to capture
the image.
ModG [ _ ]
This mode allows you to take photographs
1. Rotate the mode dial to j_,
the power switch.
2.
3.
out-of-focus.
of distant
scenery
or landscapes.
on by pressing
Compose your subject within the focus frame.
Press the shutter release button to capture the image.
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Sport
ModG [ _ ]
This mode allows you to shoot fast moving
objects.
1. Rotate the mode dial to _ and turn your camera
the power switch.
3.
Press the shutter
Night
release
button
to capture
on by pressing
the image.
ModG [J_]
This mode allows you to take photographs
of people
against
a dusk or night-time
the power switch.
3. Press the shutter release button to capture the image.
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background.
PLAYBACK
Viewing
You
can
1.
Rotate
your
2.
3.
Images
display
the
the
the
•
The
•
Basic
still
mode
camera
Press
MODE - THE BASICS;
on
I'_
last
images
dial
to
one
_,
by one.
p,
by pressing
the
_,
_,,
power
_,
3,_
or _
and
turn
switch.
button.
image
recorded
appears
on
the
LCD
monitor
screen.
Use
by indicators
on the LCD
monitor
screen.
To see full )nformation
display, press the OK/(Ol button.
the four-way controller (41_) to select
the desired
images.
•
To view
the
previous
•
To view
the
next
information
•
For protected
Images/Movie
•
If there is no image
mon(tor screen.
•
You cannot
is shown
image,
image,
press
press
the
the
four-way
four-way
images/movie
clips, _
mark will
Clips"
(EN-48) for further details.
stored
in the internal
enter the Playback
mode
from
memory
controller
controller
be displayed.
Refer
or on the SD memory
the Setup
(4).
(1_-).
to the
section
card, [No image]
in this
manual
message
titled
will appear
"Protecting
on the LCD
mode.
EN-39
Magnifging
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 r_q button.
• The last recorded
•
•
image appears
on the LCD monitor
screen.
To view the previous image, press the four-way controller (_1).
To view the next image, press the four-way controller (1_-).
2. Adjust the zoom ratio by using the _,_,_/_ button.
• To enlarge the selected image, press the _ button.
•
•
3.
•
To return to the normal image, press the _
The magnification
factor is displayed
on
screen.
To view
different
controller
(AV
The
magnification
portions
of the
images,
_1_-) to adjust the display
factors
range
from
EN-40
button.
the LCD
press
the
monitor
four-way
area.
1.5X to 4X (within
6 stages:
1.5X,
2.0X,
2.5X,
3.0X, 3.5X
and 4.0X).
Thumbnail
Displag
This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail
search for a particular image.
1. Press the []E] button.
image appears
images
on the LCD monitor
2. Press the _,_/_
button once.
• Nine thumbnail images are displayed
4.
•
For protected images/movie
clips, 0'_ mark will be displayed.
(Refer to the section in this manual titled "Protecting
Images/
movie
mode
icon will
(EN-48) for further details.)
controller (At, V_II_) to move the cursor
to be displayed
Press the OK or
full screen.
the _,_
_ /O_
at regular
button
simultaneously
so you may
simultaneously.
For recorded
displayed.
the image
clips,
screen
screen.
•
Movie Clips"
3. Use the four-way
movie
on the LCD monitor
be
to select
size.
to display
the selected
image
on
EN-41
Slideshow
Displag
The slideshow 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 [:_E]button.
• The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen.
2. Press the [] button to access the Playback menu. Then use the
four-way controller (V) to select [Slide Show] and press the OK
button.
3. Use the four-way controller (AV) to set the playback interval, then
press the OK button.
• The slideshowstarts.
• The movie clips display the first frame image, and the movie is
not played back.
• To stop slideshow, press the OK button.
•
You can adjust
the slideshow
disptay
EN-42
interval
within
the range
of 3 sec., 5 sec.,
10 sec..
RGsizing an ImagG
You can change the image size of a captured
960 pixe( and 640 x 480 pixe(.
1. Press the DE] button.
2. in the []El mode,
desired images.
•
•
image appears
use the four-way
image to one of the following
on the LCD monitor
controller
select [Resize] and press the OK button.
Use the four-way
controller
(AV)
to select
then press the OK button
•
•
pixel, 1280 x
screen.
to select
the
To view the previous image, press the four-way controller
(4).
To view the next image, press the four-way controller (1_-).
3. Press the []
button to access the Playback
four-way
controller
(b') to select [Playback2]
4.
(4_-)
sizes: 2048 x I536
You can on(y choose a smaller
Movie cannot be resized.
menu. Press the
and press (V) to
the desired
setting,
to confirm.
size
image;
you cannot
increase
the resolution
of an image.
EN-43
MOVIE
MODE
RscoPding
This
1.
mode
Rotate
the
MoviG Clips
allows
the
power
mode
to record
dial
to _
movie
and
clips
turn
with
your
sound
camera
via
on
built-in
by
microphone.
pressing
switch.
2.
Press
the
3.
To stop
•
The
optical
•
The
digital zoom
•
Pressing
display
you
shutter
release
recording,
zoom
press
function
function
the OK/lOt
changes
button
the
to start
shutter
release
(3X) can be activated
can be activated
button
switches
in the following
order:
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recording.
button
before
again.
you start recording
before and during
the movie
clips
the recording.
the LCD
monitor
screen
Normal
Display
--> No Icons
display
mode.
-> LCD
Each
Off.
time you press
the OK/JOI
button,
the
Plaging
Back
MoviG Clips
You can play back the recorded movie clips on the LCD monitor
movie clips can only be played back on a TV or on a computer.
1. Press the []E] button.
(4_')
to go through
the movie clip you want to play back is displayed.
• To view the previous image, press the four-way
the images
screen.
However,
the sound
recorded
with
until
controller
(4).
• To view the next image, press the four-way controller (_-).
3. Press the QK button to start playing back the movie clips.
•
To pause
again.
or resume
index number,
zoom function
movie
playback,
press
date and time indicators
displayed
cannot be activated
when playing
the
OK button
•
•
The
The
on the LCD monitor
back movie clips.
•
To playback the movie clips on the computer,
we recommend
using
download
the latest version from the website
at www.microsoft.com.
screen
Windows
will disappear
Media
Player
after a few
(WMP)
seconds.
9.0 or later. You can
EN-45
PLAYBACK
Plaging
Back
MODE -ADVANCED
Still Imagss/MoviG
FEATURE5
Clips on TV
You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any device, make
NTSC/PAL
system to match the video output system of the video equipment
you are going
ViviCam
5388, then turn off all devices
1. Connect
camera.
to be connected.
one end of the AV cable to the AV terminal
of the digital
2.
3.
Connect the other end to the AV input socket of the TV set.
Turn the TV and ViviCam 5388 on.
4.
Playback
•
•
The
the images/movie
clips.
The method of operation
is the same as playing
images and movie clips on the digital camera.
sound
recorded
with
movie
clips can only be played
EN-46
back
back
still
on a TV or on a computer.
sure to select
to connect to
DslGting ImagGs/MoviG
Clips
Use this function to delete one or al! images/movie
clips stored in SD memory card or the internal memory.
Please note that the deleted images or movie clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before deleting a
file.
your camera on by pressing
2. Press the BE] button.
•
The last recorded
monitor screen.
p, _.,
image/movie
3. Use the four-way
controller
you want to delete.
clip
to select
Images], then press the OK button.
6. When the delete message appears,
•
•
[Yes], then
If you wish to cancel
Protected
images
cannot
appears
(_11_-) to select
4. Press "_ the button to delete.
5. Use the four-way
controller
(AV)
(AV)
to select
deletion.
or _
and turn
the power switch.
press
the deletion,
be deleted
with
the
LCD
the image/movie
clip
[This
on
Image]
use the four-way
the OK
button
or [Al!
controller
to confirm
the
select [No].
the delete
function.
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PPotGcting
ImagGs/MoviG
Set the data to read-only
to prevent
Clips
images
from being
erased
by mistake.
1. Press the [_3 button.
2. In the BE3 mode, use the four-way controller
(4_-) to select the
desired images.
• To view the previous
image,
press the four-way
controller
• To view the next image, press the four-way controller
3. Press the []
button, then use the four-way controller(V)
4.
[Protect] and press the OK button.
(AV)
to choose
(4).
(_-).
to select
the desired
setting,
then press the OK button.
• [Protect One]: Protect one image/movie.
•
[Protect
All]: Protect
all images/movies
OK button to confirm.
•
Press
the
indicator
•
[]
appears
button
to select
to return
on the selected
If you wish to cancel
select
(AV)
the protect
[Unlock].
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(at once).
[Lock],
to the I_q
then press the
mode.
The
0'_
image.
function
of a protected
image,
ConnGcting
to a PictBridgG-CompatiblG
PrintGr
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 screen and controls.
Connecting the camera to the printer
the power switch.
2. Press the four-way controller (1_) to select the [Set-up2] menu,
then use the fouFway controller (V) to select [USB Mode]. Press
the OK button.
3. Use the four-way controller (AV) to select [PictBridge], then press
the OK button.
4. Connect your camera and the printer via a supplied USB cable.
• The message "One moment" wil! appear on the on the LCD
monitor screen.
•
On Windows
USB connection
98/g8SE/ME/2000,
to PictBridge,
if the
the "install
camera
Driver"
is connected
message
to your
will
appear.
computer
Ignore
and you unintentionally
this message
set the camera's
and click "Cancel".
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Printing
When
images
the camera
is displayed
In [Print]
is properly
on the LCD monitor
screen.
to a PictBridge-compatibie
Use the four-way
printer,
controller
(AV)
the [Printing
to select
Mode Select]
the print mode.
Mode:
Lets you print the specified
1. Use the four-way
the OK button.
2.
connected
image with PictBridge.
controller
(AV)
to setect the [Print]
mode, then press
Use the four-way controller (41_) to select the image you want to print,
then press the four-way controller (V) to set more detailed settings.
cancel: []
3.
Use the four-way
the OK button.
controller
[Quantity]:
Specifies
up to 10.
(AV)
to select
your preference,
then press
the number
of prints.
You can select
the number
[Date]: if you select [With], images are printed with the date.
[File Name]: If you select [With], images are printed with the file name.
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screen
4. After Print Setting is set, the print icon I_ is marked on the displayed
image. You can still use the four-way controller (_1_-) to change the
image
if you like, then press
the OK button.
5. Use the four-way
controller
(AV)
to access
setting, then press the OK button to confirm.
[Size]: You may select
printer being used.
the
desired
item
[Borderless]:
You may select the desired
printer being used.
6.
This
starts
printing
and displays
LCD monitor screen.The
finished. Then the screen
• To cancel printing:
Pressing the OK button
for selecting
whether
the
depending
item depending
the message
paper
selection
on the
type
on the type of
"Transferring"
on the
message wil! disappear
after the printing
returns to [Printing Mode Select].
during
print data transfer
to [Continue]
or [Cancel]
of
displays
is
the screen
printing.
EN-51
In [Print All] Mode:
Lets you print att images with PictBridge.
1. if you wish to print all the images stored in the camera, you may
choose [Print AIi] in [Printing Mode Select[.
2. To set Print Settings, follow steps 2 to 6 in [Print] Mode.(EN-5O)
EN-52
TRANSFERRING
TO COMPUTER
FILES FROM YOUR VIVICAM
5388
After using USB cable to establish a USB connection
between the camera and your computer, you can use
your computer to share recorded images or video clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on
the Web. In order to do this, you must install the USB driver onto your computer first. Note that before you
begin to install the software, you need to check your system according to the table as shown below.
CPU
Operating
System
RAM
Pentium
Ill 600 MHz processor
Windows
98SE/Me/NT/20OO/XP
32MB
64MB
RAM recommended)
I28MB
Required
A CD-ROM drive
An available USB port
Devices
PowerPC
G3/G4
OS 9.0 or higher
32MB
Hard Disk Space
Display
or higher
hard disk space
Color Monitor
recommended)
(800x600,
(64MB
RAM recommended)
I28MB
hard disk space
An available
24-bit or higher
Color Monitor
recommended)
USB port
(80Ox6OO, 24-bit or higher
EN-53
Step I: Install
•
Installation
the USB
on Windows
driver
98 & 98SE
The USB driver on the supptied CD-ROM
users need not install the USB driver.
1. insert
the enclosed
CD-ROM
is exclusively
into your CD-ROM
•
the USB driver
Installation
has been installed,
98 and 98SE.
Windows
2000/ME/XP
drive.
2. When the welcome
screen appears, click "install
driver".
Follow
the on-screen
instructions
to
installation.
3. After
for Windows
USB/PC-Cam
complete
the
restart your computer.
on MAC OS 9.0
For Mac OS 9.0 or higher,
drivers.
the computer
EN-54
will automatically
recognize
the digital
camera
and load its own USB
5tGp 2: Connect ViviCam
1. Rotate
the mode dial to _
the power
5388
to gour computer
on by pressing
switch.
controller
(IP,) to select the [Set-up2]
then use the four-way controller (V) to select [USB Mode].
3. Press the OK button.
menu,
4. Use the four-way controller (V) to select [PC], then press the OK
button.
PC
5. Connect
cable.
your
camera
6. Turn your camera
7. There will
Computer",
(For
and the computer
on by pressing
via
the power
be a new "Removable
Disk"
which contains your recorded
Mac users,
double-click
[untitled]
the supplied
USB
switch.
icon detected
in "My
images or movie clips.
or [unlabeled]
disk
drive
icon on our desktop.)
EN-55
StGp 3: Downloading
imagGs oP moviG clips
When the ViviCam 5388 is turned on and connected
to your computer, it is considered
to be a disk drive, just
like a floppy disk or CD. You can download
(transfer) images by copying them from the "Removable
disk"
("untitled"
•
or "unlabeled"
disk on a Macintosh)
to your computer
hard drive.
Windows
Open the "removable disk" and double click on the DCIM / DSCIM folder to open it to find more folders. Your
images are inside these folder(s). Select the desired still images or video clips and then choose "Copy" from
the "Edit" menu. Open the destination
location (folder) and choose "Paste"
also drag and drop image files from the digital camera to a desired location.
•
from
the "Edit" menu.
You may
on your hard disk. Drag and drop from
the digital
Macintosh
Open the untitled"
disk icon, and the destination
camera to the desired destination.
•
Memory
•
Video
in your
card users
playback
may prefer
application
to use a memory
is not included
computer.
EN-56
with
location
card reader
the package.
(highly
recommended).
Make sure
that video
playback
application
has been
installed
EDITING
Installing
SOFTWARE
Photo
INSTALLATION
ExplorGr
Uiead® Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media.
Acquire photos, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal
descriptions;
make timely modifications;
or distribute
Print, Slideshow Presentations.
It is an indispensable
DV camcorders,
scanners,
1. insert the enclosed
2. When the welcome
Explorer".
installation.
Follow
•
For more
information
documentation.
•
For Windows
•
Photo
Explorer
2000/XP
or anyone
who strives
the media through the medium of your choice: E-mail,
all-in-one tool for owners of digital cameras, WebCams,
to effectively
organize
a large collection
of digital media.
CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
screen appears, click "Install
Ulead ® Photo
the
on-screen
about
users,
is not supported
the
please
instructions
operation
of
Photo
make sure to install
on the Mac.
to complete
Explorer
the
application
and use the Photo
iPhoto or iPhoto2
software,
Explorer
refer
to
in "Administrator"
its
respective
help
mode.
is recommended.
EN-57
Installing
Photo
Ulead ® Photo Express
program
interface,
ExprGss
is complete
photo project software
and in-program
help assist
for digital images.
users in creating
exciting
The step-by-step
photo projects.
workflow,
Acquire
digital
visual
photos
effortlessly
from digital cameras or scanners. Organize them conveniently
with the Visual Browse mode. Use
hundreds of ready-to-use
templates such as albums, cards, posters, slideshows,
and more. Edit and enhance
images
creative
with photo editing
tools, photographic
filters, and special effects.
Embellish
projects by adding
design elements such as frames, callouts, and stamp objects. Share results with family and friends
via e-mail
and multiple
print options.
1. insert the enclosed
CD-ROM
2. When the welcome
Express".
Follow
installation.
screen appears,click
"Install
Ulead ® Photo
the on-screen
instructions
to complete
the
•
For information
•
For Windows
Administrator
•
Photo
Express
into your CD-ROM
on how to use Photo
2000/XP
account.
users,
is not supported
Express
make
sure
on the
Mac.
EN-58
drive.
to edit and retouch
to install
and
use
your recorded
the
Photo
images,
Express
please
while
refer to its online
logged
in
as a user
help.
with
an
INSTALLING
ADOBE ACROBAT
The CD-ROM includes a PDF (portable
have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed
5388 CD-ROM.
1. Insert
the
Using Adobe
CD-ROM
Acrobat
that came
document format) copy of the user's manual. To view a PDF you must
in your computer. Adobe Acrobat Reader is included on the ViviCam
Reader,
with
CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen
2. Click "Install
Acrobat Reader".
Follow the on-screen
instructions
READER
the
you can read the user's
ViviCam
5388
into
manual
and print sections
of interest.
the
appears.
to complete
the installation.
EN-59
USER MANUAL
A copy of the user manual is provided on the CD-ROM in PDF format. It is a backup copy of the printed
manual.If
you misplace
the printed guide, you may print another
copy from the CD-ROM.
The only
requirement
for viewing the User Manual on the CD-ROM is that you have Acrobat Reader (Adobe Reader)
installed on your computer.
Updates to this manual, and versions in other languages
may be found on the
Vivitar
website
1. Insert
2.
(www.vivitar.com).
the CD-ROM
that came
with
the ViviCam
5388
CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.
Click "Install
User's Manual". Follow the on-screen
to complete
Alternatively,
the installation.
browse the CD-ROM
EN-60
to find the PDF file.
into the
instructions
USING VWICAM
5388
AS A PC CAMERA
Your ViviCam 5388 can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference
with business associates,
or have a real-time conversation
with friends or family. To use ViviCam 5388 for videoconferencing,
your
computer system
• Microphone
• Sound card
must include
the items as below:
•
•
Speakers or headphones
Network or Internet connection
•
•
Video conferencing (or video editing) so_lware is not included with the digital camera.
This mode is not supported for Mac.
StGp I: Install
thG PC camera
The PC-camera
driver included
supported for Mac platforms.
1. insert
2. When
the enclosed
the welcome
Driver
".
installation.
3. After
Follow
the driver
driver
in the CD-ROM
is exclusively
for Windows.
The PC camera
function
is not
CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
screen appears, click " Install USB/PC-Cam
the
installation
on-screen
instructions
is completed,
to
complete
the
restart your computer.
EN-61
StGp 2: Connect ViviCam
1. Rotate
the mode dial to _
the power
2.
3.
5388
to gour computer
on by pressing
switch.
Press the four-way controller
(k,) to select the [Set-up2]
then use the four-way controller (V) to select [USB Mode].
Press the QK button.
4.
Use the four-way
the OK button.
5.
Connect
cable.
your
6.
Position
the
controller
camera
digital
(AV)
to select
and the computer
camera
monitor or use a tripod.
EN-62
steadily
[PC CAM],
via the
on top
menu,
then
press
supplied
USB
of your
computer
StGp 3: Run gouP application
softwaPG
(i.G. Yahoo
Yahoo Messenger
is a free application
available at www.yahoo.com.
Windows
operating
system, restart your computer. You can then
al!owing
MGssengeP)
After installing the TWAIN driver in your
use your ViviCam
5388 as a web cam
others to see you online.
Simply
follow the instructions
•
The
video
•
For more
information
documentation.
•
Use of AC adapter
resolution
in Yahoo Messenger
for videoconferencing
about
the
is recommended
applications
operation
while
of
to start your camera.
is generally
videoconference
the camera
is used
320 x 240.
application
software,
refer
to
its
respective
help
as a PC camera.
EN-63
MENU
CamGra
OPTIONS
Menu
This menu is for the basic settings
2. Press the []
button, then
menu.
•
3.
4.
In _
Mode, press
to be used when
capturing
stil! images.
p, _, .i ¢,, or_
use the four-way
the []
button
to access
and turn your camera on.
controller (_1_-) to select the [Model]
the [Auto]
/ [Mode2]
menu directly.
(AV) to select the option item, then press the OK button.
Press the four-way controller (AV)
to select the desired setting, then press the OK button.
EN-64
/ [Mode3]
•
Inthe_
Image Size
]
Quality
Mode
Sets the size of the image that will be captured,
Refer to the section in this manual
"Setting
Image Resolution
and Quality"
(EN-26)for
further details,
[]
2560 x I920
[]
2048xi536
[]
[]
I280 x 960
640 x 480
titled
Sets the quality (compression
rate) at which the image is captured.
Refer to the section
this manual titled "Setting
Image Resolution
and Quality" (EN-26) for further details.
_
in
Fine
_',_ Normal
Economy
EN-65
• inthep, _, _i,, '_,,orJ_"Mode.
•
Model
Image Size
[]
settings
Refer to the section in this manual titled "Setting Image Resolution and Quality" (EN-26)
Quality
Refer to the section in this manual titled "Setting Image Resolution and Quality" (EN-26)
W.Balance
Sets the white balance when shooting under a variety of lighting conditions and permits
photographs
to be taken that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye.
Auto
_
4_,
Daylight
Cloudy
_;
Tungsten
Fluorescent
ISO
[]
Sets the sensitivity
for taking pictures.
When
increased), photography
wil! become possible
pixelated (grainier) the image wi!l appear.
Auto / 64 / I00 / 200
EN-66
the sensitivity
is raised (and the ISO figure
even in dark locations,
but the more
is
•
Mode2
settings
Metering
]
Digital Zoom
You can select the metering
determine the exposure.
mode that sets which
[]
Center-weighted:
Averages the light metered
wieght to the subject matter at the center.
[]
Spot: The exposure
This sets whether
is determined
or not to use digital
this manual titled "Using
the Zoom
part of the subject
to measure
to
from the entire frame, but gives greater
by the small area in the center of the screen
zoom
Function"
at the time of shooting.
(EN-27) for further
only.
Refer to the section in
details.
ZOOM
EN-67
• Mode3
settings
Color
Sets the color of the image that will be captured.
[]
Sharpness
Saturation
_
FullColor
Black & White
[]
Sepia
Sets the level of image
_
High
Medium
_i_
Low
sharpness.
To capture an image, your camera offers you three different degrees of color.
Your images wil! convey different impressions
with different degrees of colon This is called
"Saturation".
High
Medium
Low
Date
E,_
Imprint
The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be
activated before the image is captured. The date appears on the right bottom of the
captured
removed
picture.
later.
ENI68
When
images
are shot with date imprint
feature,
the date cannot
be
MoviG MGnu
This menu is for the basic settings
1. Rotate the mode dial to _
2. Press the []
button.
Color
]
Digital Zoom
controller
controller
5. To exit the movie menu,
to be used when recording
(AV)
(AV)
press the []
Refer to the Camera
details.
on.
the option item. Then press the OK button
the desired setting, then press the OK button.
button.
Menu's
option
item (the p,
_,
_,
i,_,
or J& Mode) for further
Menu's
option
item (the p,
_,
J_,, _,,
or _'_ Mode) for further
(EN-68)
Refer to the Camera
details.
to select
to select
movie clips.
(EN-67)
ZOOM
EN-69
Plagback
In the _
menu,
MGnu
you may choose
the settings
used for playback.
1. Press the [_ button.
2. Press the [] button, then use the four-way controller (AV) to select the [Playback1] / [Playback2] menu.
3. Use the four-'way controller (AV) to select the option item, then press the OK button.
4. Press the four-way controller (AV) to select the desired setting, then press the OK button.
5. To exit the playback menu, press the [] button.
EN-70
•
Playback1
Slide Show
SLIDe
SHOW
Protect
_'_m
You can play back recorded
images
This function is useful for checking
Refer to the section in this manual
3 Sec./ 5 See. / I0 Sec.
Set the data to read-only
further details.
to prevent
in this manual
in order with a selected
interval
time.
your images or for presentations,
etc.
titled "Slideshow
Display" (EN-42) for further
images
titled
from being erased
"Protecting
details.
by mistake.
Images/Movie
Clips"
(EN-48) for
EN-71
•
Playback2
Resize
Changes
Resizing
smaller
(EN-43)
Quality
Change
the size of a recorded image.
replaces the original image with the changed
size is available. Refer
for further details
[]
[]
2048 x I536
1280 x 960
[]
640 x 480
Changes
the quality
Compresses
Only quality
image. Only resizing
to the section in this manual
(compression
rate) of a recorded
titled "Resizing
to a
an Image"
image.
images and overwrites an old size images with a newly
changing to a lower quality level is available.
compressed
image.
-A-_, Normal
-k
Economy
Copy to Card
coPY
Allows you to copy your files from the digital camera's internal memory to an SD memory
card. You can only do this if you have an SD memory card installed and some files in
internal
memory.
EN-72
Setup
This feature
MGnu
allows
you to choose
your default
settings
for using your camera.
1. Rotate the mode dial to _
mode and turn your camera on.
2. Press the four-way controller (41P,) to select the [Set-up1] / [Set-up2]
3. Use the four-way
4. To exit the setup
/ [Set-up3]
menu.
controller (AV) to select the desired option item, then press the OK button.
menu, rotate the mode dial to another mode.
EN-73
•
Set-up1
Format
settings
Erases all images and reformats the SD memory card loaded in your camera. Protected
(mages are also erased. SD memory card cannot be formatted if it is write-protected.
Refer to the section in this manual titled
Memory"
(EN-23) for further details.
Beeper
|
md
Date & Time
(_
Y/_D
This sets whether
"Formatting
or not to mute the startup
sound,
an SD Memory
and the camera
Card
sound
or Internal
each time you
>ress a / camera
button.
Louder
Soft / Off
This sets the date and the time.
details.
in this manual
titled
"Setting
the Date and Time"
(EN-22)
for further
dimly
m/d/y
#mid
Language
Sets the language
that is displayed
further details.
English/Francais
EN-74
in this manual
/ Deutsch
on the LCD monitor
titled
"Choosing
screen.
the Screen
/ EspaSol / Italiano / _c_::_
/ _1'_
Language"
_:
(EN-21)
for
•
Set-up2
settings
_ _iona|
USB Mode
_,,_8
TV
Allows
oesc_i_ion
a choice
PC / PictBridge
....
of one of the following
settings.
/ PC CAM
Sets video output
of the camera
that you are going to connect
PAL / NTSC
LCD
This sets the brightness
Brightness
The adjustment
Auto Shut
If no operation
Down
automatically
FF
modes for further
for matching
the video output
system of the equipment
to the camera.
of the LCD monitor screen.
range is from
is performed
-5 to +5.
for a specific
turned off. This feature
period
of time, the power to the camera
is useful to reduce
battery
is
wear.
2 Min. / 3 Min. / 5 Min. / Off
EN-75
•
Set-up3
settings
Reset Number.
Sets whether
or not to reset the file number
when you take photographs.
This creates
new folder. The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from
000I. If you want to reset the file number, be sure that no images are recorded
internal memory or the SD memory card.
Set to Default
t_
Version
Returns
all basic settings
to the digital
camera's
default
be reset.
This displays
the current
8
EN-76
firmware
version
of the camera.
settings.
a
number
in the
The time setting
wil! not
CONNECTING
SD
VIVICAM
Card
5388
TO OTHER
DEVICE5
Re_det
A,
Compu_r
USB
J
Cable
PictBridge
USB
SD
Memory
Cable
Card
AV Cable
TV
V
PCMCIA
Adapter
Notebook
EN-77
SPECIFICATIONS
Item
Description
Image Sensor
CCD
Effective pixets
5.0 Mega pixels
Image size
Stil! image: 2560 x t920, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960,640 x 480
Movie clip: 320 x 240
Image quality
Still image: Fine / Normal / Economy
Movie image: QVGA
Recording media
Approx. 8MB internal memory
SD memory card (Optional, up to 1 GB)
File format
JPEG (Exif 2.2), DCF, Motion JPEG (AV()
Lens
F-no.: Wide: 2.8 / Tele: 4.8
Focal length: 5.4mm-16.2mm (equivalent to 32~96mm in 35mm format)
Focus range
Normal :40cm ~ infinity
Macro : W: 5cm ~ 40cm
T: 35cm - 40cm
Flash effective range
Wide: Approx. 0.6 m - Approx.2.4 m (at the standard sensitivity of 200)
Tele: Approx. 0.6 m - Approx. 1.8 m (at the standard sensitivity of 200)
2.4" color TFT-LCD
LCD monitor
Approx. I10K pixet display
EN-78
Item
Description
Self-timer
I0 sec., 2 sec., 10+2 sec. self-timer
Exposure
White
compensation
balance
-2.0EVAuto,
+2.0EV
Daylight,
(in 1/3 EV increments)
Cloudy,
Tungsten,
Fluorescent
ISO
Auto, 64, I00, 200
Interface
DC IN terminal,
PC/AV terminal
Power
2 x AA (alkaline
AC-DC Adapter
or Ni-MH
(3V/2.5A)
Dimensions
Approx.
88 x 60 x 25.5 mm (3.5 x 2.4 x 1 in)
Weight
Approx.
I30g
rechargeabte)
(Optional)
(4.6 oz) without
batteries
batteries
& SD card
Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-comptiant testing. Actual performance may
vary according to operating conditions.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
EN-79
APPENDIX
•
Troubleshooting Guide
_lUt|_ns
CO rec_Ve_Acti_ _
Power does not turn
on.
* The batteries have run out.
* The batteries are not oriented correctly.
• The battery cover is not closed properly,
• The AC adapter (optional) is
disconnected.
* Load new or fully charged batteries.
* Load the batteries in the correct
direction.
* Close the battery cover correctly.
* Properly connect the AC adapter.
Camera suddenly
3owers down.
* The function of [Auto Shut Down] in the
% mode has been activated,
• The batteries have run out.
* Turn the power back on and set the
option of [Auto Shut Down] to [Off].
* Load new or fully charged batteries.
Image is not captured
when the shutter
release button is
3ressed.
* The camera is in the DE] or %
* Memory is fuji.
* Rotate the mode dial to _, p ,lit, •
Ai_, _, ")& or_.
* Transfer the desired flies to your
computer and then delete
unnecessary flies, or use a different
memory card.
EN-80
mode.
Flash does not fire.
* Flash off is selected in flash mode.
Select a different flash mode.
• 10+2 sec. Self-timer is selected in
self-timer mode,
Select [AF] in the [Capture Mode],
Switch the mode dial to another
• The [Capture Mode] is set to [Burst] or
[AEB].
• The camera is in the _ (video) mode.
mode.
Continuous shooting is * The capacity of the built-in memory or
not possible,
SD memory card is full.
Insert SD memory card with available
space or delete unwanted images,
Cannot transfer files
over a USB
connection,
Check all connections.
Install the USB driver on your
computer.
Turn on the camera.
* USB cable is not connected securely.
* USB driver is not installed.
* Camera is turned off.
EN-81
• Possible Number of Recordable Image
The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the internal memory
and the SD memory card. The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject,
the capacity of the memory card, if there are files other than images or when the recording is made while
switching the picture quality or resolution.
Resolution
2560 x I920
[]
2048
x I536
[]
1260
x 960
[]
640 x 480
[]
•
Quality
***
"_
-_***
**
-_***
_',
-_
***
**
._
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Internal
SD Memory
Memory
2
5
8
3
6
10
6
13
20
4I
76
107
The above data shows the standard
conditions and settings.
testing
32MB
64MB
9
19
29
12
24
36
24
48
72
145
270
378
I9
39
59
25
50
74
50
99
I48
297
553
774
results.
• Approximate
Duration of Recording Time
The table below indicates
the approximate
duration
internal memory and the SD memory card.
l, aoooize
,°te,°a,
I _
•
•
_ 2_O
128MB
40
79
120
50
101
150
101
200
301
602
Ili8
256MB
80
159
240
I0I
202
300
202
400
600
I200
2229
1566
3120
The actual capacity
of recording
Card
time
512MB
IGB
154
308
464
196
392
581
392
774
1162
2324
4317
6044
310
616
930
392
785
I162
785
I550
2325
4650
8636
12091
varies according
depending
on the capacity
Memory
32MB
64MB
128MB
256MB
5!2MB
00:38
02:19
04:47
09:46
19:20
37:29
The values for the recording time may vary depending
The frame rate is 20 fps (frames per second).
EN-82
on the shooting
conditions
to the shooting
t
and settings.
of the
IGB
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Vivitar Vivicam 5388 User Guide Manual

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