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Vivitar 8300s Digital Camera User Manual

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1. D D as 0 D D v V not been operated for a defined period time To resume the operation condition turn the power on again Refer to section in this manual NOTE titled Auto Off in the Setup Menu Basic tab for further details ap The power is turned off automatically when the ViviCam 8300s has EN 23 Setting the Date and Time The date time needs to be set if when ViviCam 8300s is turned on for the first time a ViviCam 8300s is turned on after leaving the ViviCam 8300s without the battery for an extended period of time When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor follow these steps to set the correct date and time 1 Slide the mode switch to and set the mode dial to The setup menu is displayed 2 Select Custom with the lt P gt buttons 3 Select Date Time with the A V buttons and press the SET button The Date Time setting screen will be displayed Language English Video Output Piste Q 2 mp O D 3 1 ts NA Vv System Info DEAL CU 4 dor 4 Select the item s field with the lt gt Set Adjust A or Eie buttons and adjust the value for the date and time with the A V buttons The date and time is set in the order year month day hour minute 2005 01 01 The time is displayed in 24 hours format 01 01 5 After confirming all settings are correct press the S
2. 12 4 ae 0 0 0 E 919S 01 06 2005 20 50 o Z After pressing the SET button v V NA 1 Mode icon 13 Date and time 2 Zoom status 14 Long exposure time warning icon 3 Voice memo potential for hand shake blur 4 Battery condition 15 fa Exposure compensation 5 Flash mode Il Backlight correction 6 Histogram 16 Metering 7 Main focus area 17 White balance 8 Capture mode icon 18 Focus setting 9 Image resolution 19 Aperture Available number of shots 20 Shutter speed Image quality i Self timer icon Pressing the IDI button changes the LCD display in the sequence of display with icons display with icons and histogram display N OTE without icons LCD monitor OFF EN 17 For Movie mode 32 Mode icon Zoom status Battery condition Video resolution Available recording time Elapsed time Video quality i Self timer icon SEARS 40 12 Date and time Focus setting OANDaARWN Playback mode m Still image playback Q 2 para e E 3 1 o Vv Vv Mode icon File number Folder number Protect icon Voice memo Battery condition Playback mode gt Video playback Video status bar Elapsed time File number Folder number Protect icon Mode icon Play mode Total time gt E 5 100 00911 EN 18 GETTING STARTED Attaching the ViviCam 8300s Strap Attach the ViviCam 8300s strap as sho
3. EN 52 Protecting Images You may protect an image from accidental deletion or erasure Protecting Images 1 2 3 Select Protect with the A V buttons Select Single or All with the A W Select Set with the A V buttons and Slide the mode switch to P Select the image that you want to protect with the lt gt buttons Press the MENU button Select The playback menu is displayed All and press the SET button buttons and press the SET button EA press the SET button Cancel Protect Protection is applied to the image and the Exit ViviCam 8300s retums to the playback mode Menu Exit Set Enter A or W Select The protect icon is displayed with protected images When All has been selected is displayed with all images Canceling Protection To cancel protection for only one image display the image that you want to remove the image protection Y 2 3 Select Protect with the A V buttons from the playback menu and press the SET button Select Single or All with the A V buttons and press the SET button Select Cancel Protect with the A V buttons and press the SET button m The image is no longer protected and the ViviCam 8300s retums to playback mode Cc D D RS 0 D D v V EN 53 Protecting multiple images 1 Select Protect with the A W buttons from the playback menu and press the SET button 2 Select Select wi
4. The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the ViviCam 8300s or the flash This is normal and not a malfunction The ViviCam 8300s may feel warm after long period of continuous use This is normal and not a malfunction If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time remove it from the ViviCam 8300s to prevent leakage or corrosion If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time store it after no battery power left If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state its performance may be impaired Always keep the battery terminals in a clean state Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions WARNING Handling the USB cable on this product may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or otherreproductive harm Wash hands after handling Cc D D RS 0 D E D v V EN 5 Q 2 mp e E 3 1 ts NA Vv EN 6 CONTENTS 11 19 INTRODUCTION 8 Overview 10 Package Contents GETTING TO KNOW THE ViviCam 8300s 11 Front View 12 Rear View 14 Mode dial 15 Status LED Indicator 16 LCD Monitor Icons GETTING STARTED 19 Attaching the ViviCam 8300s Strap 20 Inserting and Removing the Battery Optional Accessory 21 Charging the Battery 22 Using an AC Power Adapter Optional Accessory 22 Inserting and Removing
5. 0 D E D v V 3 Select Size with the A V buttons and press the SET button AN Function 4 Select the desired setting with the A W Scene Mode buttons and press the SET button AAA Quality Sharpness Saturation Whe Balance ee 5 Select Quality with the A V buttons and press s the SET button E ipture 6 Select the desired setting with the A V buttons peepee and press the SET button Size 2560x1920 7 To exit from the photography menu press the ave MENU button Saturation White Balance MA Menu Exit dor P Select Page Set Adjust A ory Select Item EN 27 Possible number of shots still image The following table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on an optional SD card Image size Quality 128MB xk Fine 27 xx Standard 53 80 5 44 xx Standard 89 Q a Di e E 5 1 o V V 640x480 Economy 414 465 956 1938 3901 7828 15609 Possible recording time sec video clip Internal SD card capacity Memory 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB O xxx Fine 1 33 3 55 8 11 16 44 33 49 Image size Quality 640 x 480 Standard 1 55 4 44 9 52 20 06 40 35 El xxx Fine 4 03 9 40 19 51 40 11 80 54 xx Standard 5 27 12 55 26 26 53 26 107 28 320 x 240 Am The data shows the standard
6. screen will be displayed Set Adjust A or W Select Item Set Adjust A or W Select Item ale The image printing may be failed if the power to the ViviCam 8300s is y accidentally cut off We recommend that you use the AC power NOTE adapter when connecting the ViviCam 8300s to the printer EN 76 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Photo Explorer Ulead 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 the media through the medium of your choice E mail Print Slideshow Presentations lt is an indispensable all in one tool for owners of digital cameras WebCams DV camcorders scanners or anyone who strives to effectively organize a large collection of digital media To install Photo Explorer 1 Insert the CD ROM that came with the ViviCam 8300s into your CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears 2 Click INSTALL PHOTO EXPLORER 8 0 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation For more information about the operation of Photo Explorer application software refer to its respective help documentation For Windows 2000 XP users please make sure to install and use NOTE the Photo Explorer in Administrator mode Photo Explorer is not supported on the Mac iPhoto or iPh
7. Adjust A or W Select Item 4 Select the desired setting with the A V buttons and press the SET button 5 To exit from the set up menu change the mode dial setting Date Time This sets the date and the time Refer to the section in this manual titled Setting the Date and Time for further details Sys Reset This returns all basic settings to the ViviCam 83008 s default settings Note that the date and time setting will not be reset however Cancel Execute Language This sets the language that is displayed on the LCD monitor Refer to the section in this manual titled Choosing the OSD Language for further details Video Output This sets video output standard of the ViviCam 8300s so you may connect your ViviCam 8300s to video equipment NTSC PAL System Info This displays the firmware version of the ViviCam 8300s TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER To transfer images video clips from the ViviCam 8300s to your computer follow these steps Step 1 Installing the USB driver Windows 98 users only Step 2 Connecting the ViviCam 8300s to your computer Step 3 Downloading images and video files System Requirements Windows Pentium 166 MHz or higher Windows 98 98SE Me 2000 XP 128MB RAM 128MB hard disk space CD ROM drive Available USB port System Requirements Macintosh PowerPC G3 G4 OS 9 0 or later 128MB RAM 128MB hard disk space CD ROM drive Available USB
8. Each press of the button moves the icon one step through the sequence and displays it on the screen OFF 9105 10 sec 9 A For the 388 movie mode and burst mode Continuous and Auto Exp OFF gt 9105 10 sec mm 9 2s 2 sec 3 Compose the image press the shutter button down halfway then press it down fully The self timer LED flashes and the image will be captured after the preset time has elapsed The countdown is displayed on the LCD monitor a To cancel the self timer during operation press the SET button The table below will help you choose the appropriate self timer mode Self timer mode Description The image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed 910s 10 sec o 2s 2 sec The self timer setting is automatically cancelled after an image is captured Use of the 2s self timer setting is effective in preventing motion de blur that can result when the shutter button is pressed at long NOTE exposure times Use this mode and a tripod for best results Exposure Compensation Backlight Correction Images can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker These settings are used when a suitable brightness exposure cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstances where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background the contrast is
9. JPEG EXIF 2 2 DCF ASF 3x optical zoom lens F no 2 8 Wide 4 8 Tele Focal length 7 5 mm 22 5 mm equivalent to 36 mm 108 mm on a 35 mm camera Wide Approx 5 cm to infinity in Macro mode Tele Approx 30 cm to infinity in Macro mode Normal Approx 50 cm to infinity 1 2 1 1500 sec Single 3 images burst AEB with 3 images at 0 67 0 0 67EV 4x Still image capture mode 2x and 4x enlargement Still image playback mode Average Spot 2EV 2EV in 0 3EV increments Auto Incandescent Fluorescent 1 Fluorescent 2 Day Light Cloudy Manual Automatic Red eye Reduction Forced Flash Flash Off 0 5 m 2 7 m Item Description ISO sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 50 100 200 400 Auto Self timer 10 sec 2 sec Video standards NTSC PAL Interface DC IN 5V terminal A V OUT terminal USB terminal USB 2 0 Power supply Rechargeable Lithium ion battery 3 7V optional AC power adapter 5V 3A optional Dimension WxHxD Approx 91 x 57 x 27mm without protruding parts Weight Approx 150 g without the battery amp SD card Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 17 O _ 0 D E D V V EN 81 s S 2 3 1 o V vV EN 82 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the ViviCam 8300s for repairs If the problem persists contact your local reseller or serv
10. Press the W button to select slower shutter speeds The setting range of the shutter speed is as follows 1 1500 1 1250 1 1000 1 820 1 650 1 500 1 400 1 320 1 250 1 200 1 160 1 125 1 100 1 80 1 64 1 50 1 40 1 32 1 25 1 20 1 16 1 13 1 10 0 13s 0 16s 0 2s 0 25s 0 3s 04s 0 5s The shutter speed and corresponding aperture value are displayed on the screen If an appropriate combination cannot be set the aperture value is displayed in red but images can be captured regardless 4 Compose the image press the shutter button down halfway and then press it down fully Cc D O me 0 D D v v In the flash photography mode when 4 and 04 are set the er fastest shutter speed is 1 250 second NOTE EN 39 Av Aperture Priority Mode 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 ViviCam 8300s If you set a small aperture higher F value you can capture portrait images with an out of focus background Alternatively if you set a large aperture lower F value both close objects and distant objects will be in focus for example when capturing landscape images 1 Slide the mode switch to py and set the mode dial to Av 2 Press the SET button 3 Set the aperture value with the lt gt buttons Press the bu
11. Standard 3 Select the desired Capture option item with the A w buttons and press the SET button to enter its respective menu MENE ea 4 Select the desired setting with the A y Saa lt A r ta ic buttons and press the SET button 5 To exit from the menu press the MENU button Size This sets the size of the image that will be photographed 640 x 480 fal 320 x 240 Quality This sets the quality compression rate at which the image is captured Xxxx Fine xx Standard Color Refer to the section in this manual titled Photography Menu Capture for further details Video Menu Function tab Slide the mode switch to ME 2 Press the MENU button and select the Function menu with the p button LCD Bright A ts 7 Digital Zoom a Function menu is displayed 3 Select the desired Function option item with the A w buttons and press the SET ea AS button to enter its respective menu 4 Select the desired setting with the A Y buttons and press the SET button 5 To exit from the movie menu press the MENU button Cc D O RS 0 D E D Vv V Audio This sets whether or not to record audio at the time of video recording On Off LCD Bright Refer to section in this manual titled LCD Bright in Photography Menu Function for further details Digital Zoom Refer to section in this manual titled Digital Zoom in Photogr
12. activate the digital zoom press Date Print and hold the 4 button completely until Real Time AF P the image on the LCD monitor expands Seance aE Serres eave 4 Press the shutter button to capture a zoomed image VT Optical zoom 1x to 3x Digital zoom 1x to 4x Q a pi e D 1 y NA Vv Digital zoom cannot be activated in the 88 mode ale The digital zoom is cancelled when the LCD monitor is turned off The zoom setting is automatically cancelled by either turning the NOTE ViviCam 8300s off or the activation of the Auto Power Off function EN 32 Setting the Flash Set the flash for capturing images The flash mode can be selected for the particular photographic conditions 1 Slide the mode switch to O and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes a The available flash modes are dependant on the selected photography mode scene mode and capture mode 2 Toggle the 49 button to select the desired flash mode The available flash settings in different photography modes Auto Panorama Landscape Scene Mode Candlelight Text Sunset Sunrise Splash Water Firework Single Capture Mode Continuous AEB Auto Focus Mode Marco Infinity This table is for reference only and varies according to different combination of photography modes O Available X Unavailable opppbrodaajpolpb elo LN
13. and specify macro or aA infinity The focus setting will be maintained even when the power is turned off or when Auto Power Off is activated 1 Slide the mode switch to 44 and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes 2 Toggle the WM button to select the desired focus mode Each press of the Wa button moves the icon one step through the sequence and displays it on the screen i Blank Auto focus Y Macro 44 7 The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode Focus mode Description Select auto focus for most occasions when you want the ViviCam 8300s to automatically determine the focus setting Using auto focus any object at a range of focus is 50 cm or greater can be in focus Select macro to capture close up images When the lens is zoomed to its widest position you may focus objects as Cc D D RS 0 D E D v V Blank Auto Focus se Macro close as 5 cm When the lens is zoomed to its telephoto position 3x zoom you may focus objects as close as 30 cm ua Infinity Select the infinity focus setting when you want to capture images of subjects at a distance of infinity EN 35 Q al O g 1 ts NA Vv EN 36 Setting the Self timer This setting allows images to be captured with the self timer 1 Slide the mode switch to and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes 2 Toggle the s button to select the setting
14. inclined or unstable surfaces This might cause the ViviCam 8300s to fall or tilt over causing injury Keep the battery out of the reach of children Swallowing battery might cause poisoning If the battery is accidentally swallowed immediately consult a physician Do not use the ViviCam 8300s while you are walking driving or riding a vehicle This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident OOWOLZOYAA 7 O RS 0 D D v V EN 3 Q 2 mp e E 3 1 ts NA vV EN 4 CAUTION Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity or of the terminals Inserting the battery 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 The ViviCam 8300s is a precision instrument Do not drop it strike it or use excessive force when handling the ViviCam 8300s This might cause damage to the ViviCam 8300s Do not use the ViviCam 8300s in humid steamy smoky or dusty places T
15. memory card life Load a new memory card The playback image is dark though used the flash Adjust the brightness of LCD monitor The LCD monitor is too dark Other Problems Symptom Cause Measure Fanno load the memory The card is facing the wrong way AA 7 F Recharge or use the AC Even when the Vivicam The battery is running low power adapter T 8300s s buttons are ViviCam 8300s malfunction Turn the power off and pressed it does not remove the battery once operate and try again 2 The date and time is The correct date and time is Set the correct date and c wrong not set time o The date set has The battery is removed with Set the date and time TN disappeared the power still on again y About connecting to your computer software Symptom Cause Measure Check whether the hard disk has a space for running The free space on the hard Windows and if the drive for disk in your computer may loading image files has a be insufficient capacity at least that of the Cannot download memory card inserted in the images ViviCam 8300s Recharge the battery or use No power supply the AC power adapter or turn the power on The USB driver is not installed for Windows 98 98SE Install USB driver EN 85
16. port Cc D D RS 0 D 5 D v V EN 71 Q 2 para O o 1 o NA Vv EN 72 Step 1 Installing the USB Driver Windows 98 computers The USB driver on the CD ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 computers Installing the USB driver on computers running Windows 2000 ME XP is not necessary 1 Insert the CD ROM that came with the ViviCam 8300s into your CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears 2 Click INSTALL USB DRIVER Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation After the USB driver has been installed restart your computer Macintosh OS 9 0 computers For Mac OS 9 0 or higher the computer will automatically recognize the ViviCam 8300s and load its own USB drivers Step 2 Connecting the ViviCam 8300s to Your Computer 1 Turn on your ViviCam 8300s 2 Set the mode dial to SH 3 On the Basic menu select USB with the A V buttons and press the SET button Select PC with the A W buttons and press the SET button 5 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB terminal of the ViviCam 8300s 6 Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer 7 From the Windows desktop double click on My Computer 8 Look for a new Removable disk icon This Removable disk is actually the memory card in your ViviCam 8300s Typically the ViviCam 8300swill be assigned drive letter e or higher 9 Double click o
17. the flash cannot be used Am a While the image is being recorded into the SD card do not open the s battery SD card cover nor remove the battery or SD card Doing so NOTE might damage the SD card or destroy the data EN 45 PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor Insert the SD card into the ViviCam 8300s and turn on the power before starting 1 Slide the mode switch to BJ PAS Z The last image appears on the screen 2 The images can be fed in reverse or fed forward with the lt gt buttons Image Display Information You can switch the state of the information display gt by pressing the IOl button when playing back images y Each press of the IOI button switches the information meo o o display state in the following order e Q o o 1 ts NA Vv 01 01 2005 10 10 1853KB 0100 0010 m Pressing the A buttons during image playback will rotate the Am image 90 degrees The W button rotates the image clockwise WY whereas the A button rotates the image counterclockwise A press NOTE of the button opposite to the direction in which the image was rotated will return the image to the normal display A 5 icon is displayed with the video data Video clips cannot be rotated A icon is displayed with images which have an audio memo recorded Press the SET button to pla
18. 81 82 CONNECTING THE ViviCam 8300s DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER FOR PRINTING I MAGES PICTBRIDGEFUNCTION EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 77 Installing Photo Explorer 77 Installing Photo Express 78 Installing Cool 360 79 Installing Acrobat Reader 79 Using The User s Manual ViviCam 8300s SPECIFICA TIONS TROUBLESHOOTING Cc D O Re 0 D E D v V EN 7 Q 2 mp e E 3 1 ts NA vV EN 8 INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the ViviCam 8300s Capturing high quality digital images is fast and easy with this state of the art smart camera Equipped with a 8 1 Mega pixels CCD this ViviCam 8300s is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3296 x 2472 pixels Other cool features provided by the ViviCam 8300s include the following LCD monitor Optical zoom Digital zoom Flexible flash settings Focus mode Self timer mode Capture mode 2 5 LTPS TFT color LCD monitor makes it easy to frame your subject when capturing images It also displays the images you have captured The 3x optical lens allows you to capture telephoto and wide angle images 4x digital zoom in conjunction with the 3x optical zoom permit zoom photography of up to 12 times Captured images may be reviewed and a selected portion of an image may be enlarged up to 4x You may adjust the flash setting according to your lighting environment Images can be captured
19. D lights green when the ViviCam 8300s is focused and exposure is determined When the focus or exposure is not suitable the frame of the focus area turns yellow and the status LED flashes red 5 Press the shutter button down fully to capture the image If the photographic preview is set to On images the captured image will be displayed while the image is being recorded onto the memory m When the voice memo is set to On VOICE RECORDING will be displayed on the screen immediately after the image is captured and voice memo recording will start a Press the shutter button one more time during recording or wait for 30 seconds VOICE RECORD END will be displayed and the recording will end A 8 icon is displayed with images that have been recorded with a voice memo O Press down Q 2 mp O g 1 E V vV Using the LCD Monitor Make sure that the battery and SD card are inserted before capturing images 1 Press the POWER button to tum on the ViviCam 8300s 2 Slide the mode switch to 44 and set the mode dial to IE By default the LCD monitor setting is on 3 Compose your image in the LCD monitor 4 Press the shutter button down halfway then press it down fully EN 30 Using the Optical Zoom Zoom photography allows you to capture images magnified up to 3 times or wide angle photography depending on the distance up to the subject You can also enlarge the center of t
20. ET button 4 or gt Select item Set Adjust A or W Change Value The setting will be stored and the screen will return to the setup menu EN 24 Choosing the Display Language Choose an On Screen Display OSD language for information to be displayed on the LCD monitor 1 Slide the mode switch to 3 and set the mode dial to The setup menu is displayed 2 Select Custom with the lt gt buttons 3 Select Language with the A V buttons DateTime and press the SET button Sys Reset Frangais r Deutsch n The available OSD languages will be Video Output ESA displayed System Info alano 4 Select the displayed language with the KERS A V buttons and press the SET button E rado The setting will be stored Cc D D RS 0 D 3 E D Vv V EN 25 Formatting an SD Memory Card Formatting an SD card will erase all of the images and folders that have been recorded on the SD card Formatting is not possible when the SD card in the locked condition 1 Slide the mode switch to 4 and set the mode dial to 87 Basic of the setup menu is displayed 2 Select Format with the A V buttons and press the SET button Q a pi e o 1 y NA Vv dor gt Select Page Set Adjust A orw Select Item 3 Select Execute with the A W buttons and press the SET button To cancel formatting select Cancel Set Enter Aor W Select Yo
21. 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 a 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 th
22. an SD Card Optional Accessory 23 Turning the Power On Off 24 Setting the Date and Time 25 Choosing the Display Language 26 Formatting an SD Memory Card 27 Setting Image Resolution and Quality 29 46 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE 29 EY Auto Mode 31 Using the Optical Zoom 32 Using the Digital Zoom 33 Setting the Flash 35 Setting the Focus 36 Setting the Self timer 37 Exposure Compensation Backlight Correction 38 P Program Automatic Exposure Photography Mode 39 Tv Shutter Speed Priority Photography Mode 40 Av Aperture Priority Mode 41 M Manual Mode 42 Setting the Scene Mode 44 Setting the Panorama Mode 45 88 Movie Mode PLAYBACK MODE 46 Playing Back Still Images 47 Playing Back Video Clips 48 Playing Back Still Images Video Clips on a TV 49 Attaching Voice Memos 50 Thumbnail Display 51 Zoom Playback 52 Slideshow Display 59 71 53 Protecting Images 55 m Deleting Images 57 Resizing an Image Resize 58 Compressing an Image Quality Change MENU OPTIONS 59 Photography Menu Capture tab 62 Photography Menu Function tab 64 Video Menu Capture tab 65 Video Menu Function tab 66 PlaybackMenu 68 Setup Menu Basic tab 70 Setup Menu Custom tab TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER 72 Step 1 Installing the USB Driver 73 Step 2 Connecting the ViviCam 8300s to Your Computer 74 Step 3 Downloading Images and Video Files 75 77
23. any other non image data on the memory card Even protected images are An SD card cannot be formatted if it is write protected Refer to the section in this manual titled Formatting an SD Card for further details Beep Enables or disables the sounds beeps associated with ViviCam 8300s button functions On Off Auto Off If no operation is performed for a specific period of time the ViviCam 8300s will automatically turn off This feature is useful to reduce battery consumption 1 Min 2 Min 3 Min Off USB This sets USB mode when connecting to your computer at any ViviCam 8300s mode PC Refer to section in this manual titled TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER for further details PictBridge You may connect the ViviCam 8300s directly to a PictBridge compatible printer and perform image selection and printing using the ViviCam 8300s monitor screen and controls optional function Cc O O RS 0 D E D Vv V EN 69 Q 2 mp e E 3 1 ts NA vV EN 70 Setup Menu Custom tab 1 Slide the mode switch to K4 and set the mode dial to 8 2 Select the Custom menu with the button a Next Ment The Custom tab of the set up menu ERIO English is displayed Video Output LES 3 Select the desired Custom option item with System Info DEALG the A V buttons and press the SET button to enter its respective menu dor P Select Page Set
24. aphy Menu Function for further details EN 65 Q al pra a e g 1 y NA Vv EN 66 Playback Menu In the A mode set which settings are to be used for playback 1 Slide the mode switch to P J 2 Press the MENU button a The playback menu is displayed 3 Select the desired option item with the 4 V buttons and press the SET button Copy lo Card Next Menu to enter its respective menu RRS nS SEEMED 4 Select the desired setting with the a Set Adjust Aor y Select Item wv buttons and press the SET button 5 To exit from the menu press the MENU button Ap m The unavailable menu options and settings are in gray color NOTE Slide Show Refer to section in this manual titled Slideshow Display for further details Protect Refer to section in this manual titled Protecting Images for further details LCD Bright Refer to section in this manual titled LCD Bright in Photography Menu Function for further details Resize Refer to section in this manual titled Resizing an Image Resize for further details Quality Change Refer to section in this manual titled Compressing an Image Quality Change for further details Copy to Card Allows you to copy your files from the ViviCam 83008 s internal memory to a memory card Of course you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory Cancel Execute C
25. c D D aS 0 D E D Vv V EN 67 Q 2 mp e E 3 1 ts NA vV EN 68 Setup Menu Basic tab In the setup menus you may adjust your ViviCam 8300s s operating environment The settings will be retained after the power has been turned off or Auto Power Off is activated 1 Slide the mode switch to and set the ES custom mode dial to 5 Next Menu The Basic tab of the set up menu is Fr No Reset DO P Format Next Menu displayed l UN i Beep off On 2 Select the desired Basic option item with Auto 1 Min the A V buttons and press the SET USB FS button to enter its respective menu Ste Rese 3 Select the desired setting with the A V buttons and press the SET button 4 To exit from the set up menu change the mode dial setting Card Info This will display the total capacity of your memory card as well as the remaining unused capacity Note that the stated capacity may be less than the advertised labeled capacity of your SD memory card This is attributable to the difference between binary base 2 and engineering base 10 methods of capacity calculation Fr No Reset This creates a new folder on your memory card From this point forward newly captured images are stored in the newly created folder starting with image number 0001 Cancel Execute Format This function reformats the SD card loaded in your ViviCam 8300s and thereby erases all images as well as
26. captured with other camera Lop srgre PA Protected images Resize Nation Video clips Copy to Card Next Menu Images cannot be changed quality when Menu Exit Gorb Select Page Set Adjust Aor w Select Item the SD card is write protected Select the image that you want to change its quality Press the MENU button Select Quality Change with the A Y buttons and press the SET button Select the image size that you want to change with the A Y buttons and press the SET button a To quit compression press the MENU button a When compression ends the screen returns to playback mode MENU OPTIONS Photography Menu Capture tab This menu is for basic settings used when capturing images in the photography modes These settings are retained even if the ViviCam 8300s is turned off or the Auto Power Off function is activated 1 Slide the mode switch to gy and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes 2 Press the MENU button The Capture tab of the photography menu is displayed 3 Select the desired Capture option item with the A V buttons and press the SET button to enter its respective menu 4 Select the desired setting with the A V buttons and press the SET button Capture 5 To exit from the photography menu press the Scone Mode ee MENU button Quality Fine Sharpness Normal Saturation Normal Color Standard White Balance Auto Scene Mode Menu Exit dor P Select Page Refer to se
27. ction in this manual titled Setting the SES ate Suet Scene Mode for further details Size This sets the resolution of the still image that will be captured m 3296 x 2472 E 2560 x 1920 m 1600 x 1200 Menu Exit dor P Select Page EJ 640 x 480 Set Adjust _ or V Select Item Cc O O RS 0 D 3 E D Vv V EN 59 S eu e D 3 1 o NA Vv EN 60 Quality This sets the quality compression rate at which the image is captured dk Fine kx Standard Economy TIFF TIFF am m TIFF setting is only available at resolution 3296 x 2472 NOTE Sharpness This sets the sharpness of the image that will be photographed Hard Normal Soft Saturation This sets the dsaturation of the image that will be captured High Normal Low Color This sets the color of the image that will be photographed Standard Vivid Sepia Monochrome White Balance This sets the white balance capturing under a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye Blank Auto Q Incandescent Fluorescent 1 Fluorescent 2 3 Day Light amp Cloudy 194 Manual Manual WB This manually sets the white balance and stores it Use of this is convenient when the white balance does not offer a good match Before select Execute determine the subject such as a w
28. de when 4 and 4 are set the O fastest shutter speed is 1 250 second NOTE D D me 0 D D Vv V EN 41 s S o e E 3 1 o NA Vv EN 42 Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 9 modes you can capture the image with most appropriate settings 1 Slide the mode switch to 43 and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes a Press the MENU button b Select Scene Mode with the A V buttons and press the SET button c Select the desired scene mode with the A W buttons and press the SET button 2 Compose the image press the shutter button down halfway and then press it down fully The table below will help you choose the appropriate scene mode Scene mode Description 6 Auto Select this mode to capture images without having to set special functions or manual adjustments However this useful mode also allows you to make changes ViviCam 8300s settings to suit the photographic condition Panorama Select this mode to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single photo a Landscape Select this mode to capture an image with infinity focus hard sharpness and high saturation E Candlelight Select this mode when you want to capture photos of candlelit scene without spoiling the atmosphere TEXT Text Select this mode when you want to capture an image that contains black and w
29. duct 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 8300s The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual For driver updates refer to our website Safety Instructions Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product WARNING If foreign objects or water have entered the ViviCam 8300s turn the power OFF and remove the battery and the AC power adapter Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock Consult the store of purchase If the ViviCam 8300s has fallen or its case has been damaged turn the power OFF and remove the battery 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 ViviCam 8300s This might cause fire or electric shock For repair or internal inspection ask the store of purchase Use the supplied AC power 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 ViviCam 8300s 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 ViviCam 8300s on
30. e A V input socket of the TV set 4 Turn the TV and ViviCam 8300s on 5 Play back the still images video clips The method of operation is the same as playing back still images and video clips on the ViviCam 8300s Refer to the section in this manual titled Video Output in the Setup Am On PAL systems images are surrounded by a black frame Menu Custom tab for further details NOTE Attaching Voice Memos A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded like a memo annotation for each still image The voice memo can be recorded only once 1 Slide the mode switch to P The last image appears on the screen 2 Select the image that you want to attach the voice memo with the lt gt buttons 3 Press the shutter button VOICE RECORDING is displayed on the screen and recording starts 4 To stop recording voice memo during recording press the shutter button again VOICE RECORD END will be displayed and the recording will end A 8 icon is displayed with images that have been recorded with a voice memo Playing back voice memo Pressing the SET button displays VOICE PLAYBACK and plays back the voice memo a Voice memo is available at the time of still single image capture j mode as well as during playback NOTE D D me 0 D D Vv Vv EN 49 Q 2 o o 1 ts NA Vv EN 50 k Press the 444 button Thumbnail Display This function allow
31. e 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 Cc Y O RS 0 D E D v V EN 1 Q 2 mp O g 1 ts V vV EN 2 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 SD is a trademark Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners READ THIS FIRST Notice 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 8300s 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 pro
32. form a series of photos into 360 or wide angle panoramic scenes for an immersive viewing experience COOL 360 s intuitive interface and easy to use wizard deliver great looking panoramas fast while advanced warping blending and alignment tools ensure excellent results Share finished panoramas via email create Web pages or insert them into documents and presentations To install Cool 360 1 Insert the CD ROM that came with the ViviCam 8300s into your CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears 2 Click INSTALL Cool 360 SE Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation For more information about the operation of Cool 360 application software refer to its respective help documentation For Windows 2000 XP users please make sure to install and use NOTE the Cool 360 in Administrator mode EN 78 Cool 360 is not supported on the Mac Installing Acrobat Reader The CD ROM includes a PDF portable document format copy of the user s manual To view a PDF you must have Acrobat Reader installed in your computer Acrobat Reader is included on the ViviCam 8300s CD ROM Using Acrobat Reader you can read the user s manual and print sections of interest 1 Insert the CD ROM that came with the ViviCam 8300s into the CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears 2 Click Adobe Acrobat Reader Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation USER S MANUAL ON CD ROM A copy of the
33. g and Removing an SD Card Optional Accessory The ViviCam 8300s comes with approx 32 MB of internal memory 25 9 MB for image storage allowing you to store captured still images or movie clips in the ViviCam 8300s However you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD card so that you can store more files Inserting an SD card 1 Open the battery SD card cover 2 Insertthe SD card in the correct orientation shown Hold the SD card with its front side printed arrow facing the rear side of the ViviCam 8300s and then insert the card as far as it can go There will be a distinct click as the card seats fully into the card slot 3 Close the battery SD card cover Removing an SD card Open the battery SD card cover press lightly on the edge of the SD card and it will eject To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD card you can slide the write protected tab on the side of the SD card to LOCK ds However to save edit or erase data on an SD card you must unlock the card NOTE Turning the Power On Off 1 Load the battery or connect the AC power adapter to your ViviCam 8300s 2 Press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 8300s The status LED lights green and the ViviCam 8300s is initiated When the power is turned on the ViviCam 8300s will start in the mode that is currently selected 3 To turn off your ViviCam 8300s press the POWER button again
34. he screen and capture images in the digital zoom mode T If required turn on the LCD monitor by Compose the image with the zoom button Slide the mode switch to 43 and set the mode dial to one of the photography Comin modes pressing the IOI button Pressing the 4 button zooms in on the subject and enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor Pressing the button provides a wider angle image The lens position moves according to the zoom button setting Press the shutter button down halfway to set the focus and exposure then press it down fully to capture the image Cc a O pi 0 D E D v V EN 31 Using the Digital Zoom Using a combination of 3 times optical zoom and 4 0 times digital zoom permits zoom photography up to 12 times to suit the subject and the distance Digital zoom is a compelling feature however the more an image is enlarged zoomed the more pixelated grainer the image will appear 1 Slide the mode switch to A and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes 2 Turn on the LCD monitor by pressing the IOl button 3 To enable the digital zoom a Press the MENU button b Select Function with the lt gt buttons c Select Digital Zoom with the A V buttons and press the SET button d Select ON with the A W buttons again and press the SET button Capture Mode e Press the MENU button to exit from Voice Memo iy the menu screen B f To
35. his 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 ViviCam 8300s or place it in cloth or blankets This might cause heat to build up and deform the case resulting in fire Use the ViviCam 8300s in a well ventilated place Do not leave the ViviCam 8300s 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 ViviCam 8300s disconnect cords and cables Failure to do this might damage cords and cables resulting in fire and electric shock 008802 O OO Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below Use only the specified battery 1050mAh 3 7V Avoid using battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce ViviCam 8300s performance When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception might affect the number of images that can be captured Therefore to maximize its performance and lifetime we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use
36. hite paper that will be used to set the white balance Cancel Execute ISO This sets the sensitivity for capturing images When the sensitivity is raised and the ISO figure is increased photography will become possible even in dark locations but the more pixelated grainier the image will appear 50 100 200 400 Auto Metering This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure Blank Average Averages the light metered from the entire frame but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center e Spot A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured and the exposure is calculated Cc D D RS 0 D E D Vv V EN 61 Photography Menu Function tab 1 Slide the mode switch to and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes Oo 2 Press the MENU button and select the LCD Bright Col Function menu with the button ee The Function tab of the photography menu Realtime AF D is displayed Menu Exit or gt Select Page O 3 Select the desired Function option item with Sellen oie sonik o the A V buttons and press the SET button 3 to enter its respective menu O 4 Select the desired setting with the A W buttons and press the SET button D 5 To exit from the photography menu press the MENU button y Capture Mode This sets the recording method at the time of capturing images Blank Single Capture an image at a time mf C
37. hite subjects like printed documents Sunset Select this mode when you want to capture photos of sun set scene This mode helps keep the deep hues in the scene ae Sunrise Select this mode when you want to capture photos of sun rise scene This mode helps keep the deep hues in the scene yA Splash Water Select this mode when you want to capture photos of splashing water de Firework Select this mode when you want to capture fireworks clearly SEN with optimal exposure The shutter speed be comes slower so using a tripod is recommended The available capture menu in scene mode Auto Panorama Landscapel Candlelight Text Sunset Sunrise Fein Firework Ol O O O IOIO O O O O oO o Jo oJ Oo O Op O X X X X X X Saturation O O X X X X X X Color O X X X X X X Balance O O MACACO Manual O O X X X X X X ISO OO X X x Xx X X Metering O X X X X X X O Available X Unavailable Cc 7 O RS 0 D E D Vv Vv EN 43 2 e o 3 1 o V Vv EN 44 Setting the Panorama Mode This mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single photo You can capture a photographic subject that won t fit into a single frame such as a landscape and stitch it together later with a program such as Cool 360 or Pho
38. holder Multi selector button Battery SD card cover Tripod socket LCD monitor Description Indicates the ViviCam 8300s s operational status Allows you to compose your subject using the optical viewfinder Provides a clearer image when using the optical viewfinder Sets the ViviCam 8300s mode Selects this when capturing still images or recording video clips Performs image playback and deletion Zooms the lens to telephoto position Zooms the lens to wide angle position Toggles On Screen Display OSD menu on and off Allows you to delete an image For playback or recorded audio Turns the LCD monitor display and live view on and off ViviCam 8300s strap attachment Allows you to scroll through menus and images and then select your choices Access to the battery and memory card For tripod mounting For image preview review Displays control menus ViviCam 8300s settings and operational icons Multi selector button h 1 RS o 2 NA Vv Name Description SET button Enters the menu page and confirms the chosen setting A button Scrolls upwards gt button Scrolls right V button Scrolls downwards 1A Focus button Allows you to choose the appropriate focus setting 409 Flash button Allows you to choose the appropriate flash setting Self timer button Allows you to toggle the self timer on and off selects the desired self timer mode 4 butto
39. ice center Power Supply Symptom Cause Measure The power does not come on The battery is not loaded Load the battery correctly The battery is exhausted Recharge or use the AC power adapter The AC power adaptor is not connected correctly Reconnect it properly The power cuts out during use The camera was left unattended and unused so the auto power off cuts it off Turn the power back on The battery is exhausted Recharge or use the AC power adapter The power does not go off ViviCam 8300s malfunction Reload the battery If using the AC power adapter reconnect it The battery runs put quickly It is being used in extreme low temperature Many shots are being captured in dark places inside requiring flash The battery is not fully charged The battery is not used for an extended period of time after charged Fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use to maximize its performance and lifetime battery or ViviCam 8300s feels warm Long period of continuous use of the ViviCam 8300s or the flash Shooting Symptom Cause Measure Even if press the shutter button the ViviCam 8300s does not shoot The battery is running low Recharge or use the AC power adapter The power is not on Turn the power on The ViviCam 8300s is not in shoo
40. image while the green frame shows the location of the currently enlarged area 4 Press the A W 4 buttons to select the area to enlarge 5 To return to regular display toggle the 44 button until the regular display appears on the screen f y The range of magnification factor is from 1x to 4x in 0 5x increments NOTE D D T 0 D D Vv Vv EN 51 Slideshow Display 4 Set the playback interval with the A V Menu Exit lt or gt Select Page Set Adjust A or W Select Item o The slideshow function enables you to play back your still images oe automatically in sequential order as a slideshow This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing captured images and for presentations is 1 Slide the mode switch to P O 2 Press the MENU button g A 3 The playback menu is displayed D 3 Select Slide Show with the A W buttons Quality Change RAO D and press the SET button Copyte Cor ena Vv Vv buttons then press the SET button 5 To stop the slide show during playback press the SET button The image is displayed on screen when you press the SET button The Auto Power Off function is disabled during a slide show All still images in the folder are automatically played back Video clips are displayed the first frame image and they are not played back Slideshow display is only activated when more than 2 images are stored in the SD card internal memory
41. large or when the subject that you wish to capture is very small within the scene Exposure can be set in 0 3 EV units 1 Slide the mode switch to t and set the mode dial to P Tv Av and press the ar button Each press of the button displays the setting in the order of Blank m Backlight Correction and za Exposure Compensation 2 Set the exposure value with the A W buttons Press the A button to increase the value Press the Y button to decrease the value The setting range of the exposure compensation is as follows 2 0 1 7 1 3 1 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 3 0 7 1 0 1 3 1 7 2 0 The larger the value the brighter the image The smaller the value the darker the image The set value is displayed on the screen Cc 7 O me 0 D D v v Effective Subjects and Set Values m positive compensation Printed matter comprising black text on whitish paper Backlighting Bright scenes or strong reflected light such as ski slopes When the sky accounts for a large area on the screen negative compensation People illuminated by a spotlight in particular against dark background Printed matter comprising white text on blackish paper Weak reflecting bodies such as evergreen trees or darkish leaves Backlight correction 1 3 EV fixed When the background is bright and the subject is dark When subjects people have a light source such as the sun to thei
42. n Scrolls left Exposure Allows you to toggle the exposure compensation compensation backlight correction on and off Backlight correction button EN 13 Mode dial Q c o e 3 1 o V Vv Mode Description 1 Gy Auto photography The ViviCam 8300s automatically sets for exposure etc In program mode the shutter speed and aperture will 2 P Programi be set automatically but other parameters auto exposure may be set manually 3 You may specify the shutter speed while the Ty Shutterspeed priority ViviCam 8300s sets the corresponding aperture value You may specify the aperture value while the 4 Av Aperture priority ViviCam 8300s sets the corresponding shutter speed For full manual control over exposure aperture 5 M Manual photography and other settings To photograph a person and defocus blur 6 Portrait the background 7 Sports For photographing fast moving subjects 8 C Night scene For photographing evening or night scenes 9 SFT Set up Specify your ViviCam 83008 s settings 10 gg Movie For recording video clips EN 14 Status LED Indicator The status LED indicates the current operational status of the ViviCam 8300s The meaning of the LED changes depending upon what the ViviCam 8300s is doing Color State During power off During photography Ready for shot During connection td aPC System ready Battery charging in progress The completi
43. n the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder 10 Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders Your recorded images and video clips will be inside these folders Copy 8 Paste or Drag N Drop image and video files to a folder on your computer A D D me 0 D D Vv V Mac users Double click the untitled or unlabeled disk drive icon on our desktop iPhoto may automatically launch ViviCam 8300s is cut off during image transfer We recommend that Z you use the AC power adapter when connecting the ViviCam 8300s NOTE to the PC Am The data saved to the SD card may be damaged if the power to the EN 73 Q al a O g 1 ts NA Vv EN 74 Step 3 Downloading Images and Video Files When the ViviCam 8300s 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 subsequent folders by double clicking on them Your images are inside these folder s Select the images that you want and then choose Copy from the Edit menu Open the destination location folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu You may also drag and drop image files from the ViviCam 8300s to a desired loca
44. on of battery charge When the image is not in focus Flashing Accessing files in progress Flash charging in progress Accessing files in progress Cc D O RS 0 D D v V EN 15 LCD Monitor Icons For Photography modes P 9 1 d 1 Mode icon 2 Zoom status 3 Voice memo 4 Q Battery condition e m Full battery power D am Medium battery power lt a Low battery power e Virtually no battery 2 power 5 Flash mode pu 44 Automatic y 9 Red eye Reduction y 4 Forced Flash Joia i O Flash Off Image quality 15 Metering 6 Main focus area sex Fine Blank Average 7 Capture mode icon sx Standard R Spot Blank Single _x JEconomy 46 White balance 3 Continuous TIFF TIFF Blank Auto AEB Auto Exp 11 Self timer icon L Incandescent 8 Image resolution 910s 10 sec Fluorescent 1 m 3296 x 2472 lo 2s 2 sec Fluorescent 2 2560 x 1920 12 Date and time st Day Light m 13 Long exposure time Cloudy m 1600 x 1200 warning icon anal al 640 x 480 potential for hand 17 Focus setting 9 Available number of shake blur Blank Auto focus shots 14 Backlight correction W Macro ad Infinity 4 Pressing the O button changes the LCD display in the sequence of display with icons display without icons LCD monitor OFF EN 16 NOTE For Photography modes P Tv Av M
45. ontinuous Permits continuous photography of 3 images max AEB AEB Permits 3 consecutive images in the order of standard exposure underexposure and overexposure compensation ale a In Continuous and AEB capture mode the voice memo is automatically fixed at Off NOTE Voice Memo Refer to section in this manual titled Recording Voice Memos for further details On Off am a When Voice Memo is set to On the preview setting is also gt fixed at On NOTE EN 62 LCD Bright Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor The LCD becomes brighter with the button and darker with the W button The adjustment range is from 5 to 5 cmar LCD Bright Menu Exit Set Enter Aor W Select Digital Zoom This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography On Off Date Print The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images This function must be activated before the image is captured On Off Date imprinted here Real Time AF This sets the Real Time Focus function at image capture preview mode On Off D D ae 0 D D Vv V EN 63 2 3 1 o V V EN 64 Video Menu Capture tab This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips 1 Slide the mode switch to MX Ci unction 2 Press the MENU button Size 640 x 480 Capture menu is displayed Fine
46. opor roor r Azog Cc 7 O RS 0 D E D v V EN 33 The table below will help you choose the appropriate flash mode Flash mode Description The flash fires automatically to suit the photographic A4 Automatic conditions This mode is only available when the ViviCam 8300s is set to the IEY mode Use this mode to reduce the red eye phenomenon when you want to capture natural looking images of 44 Red eye Reduction people and animals in low light conditions When the ViviCam 8300s mode is IED and P the flash will fire to suit the brightness of the subject When the ViviCam 8300s mode is Tv Av and M the flash will always fire In this mode the flash always fires Use this mode for photographing under artificial light such as backlighting fluorescent lighting etc Use this mode when capturing images using indoor Flash Off lighting for stages and indoor competitions and when the subject is too far away for the flash to be effective Q a r el e g 1 ts NA Vv 4 Forced Flash In portrait mode the flash mode is fixed to 94 Red eye Reduction _ In sports mode the flash mode is fixed to Flash Off NOTE The flash cannot be used in the i movie mode and burst mode Continuous and Auto Exp EN 34 Setting the Focus Images can be captured with the focus determined automatically using auto focus You may over ride the auto focus
47. or All with the A V buttons and press the SET button Single Deletes the selected image or the last image All Deletes all of the images on the SD card except for protected Set Enter A or Y Select images Select Deletes a set of selected images Cc D D RS 0 D 3 E D Vv V EN 55 5 Select Execute with the A W buttons and press the SET button To not delete select Cancel and press the SET button example if you delete image number 240 the next captured image gt will be numbered 241 even though 240 no longer exists In other NOTE words an image number is retired when an image is deleted and will not be reused or reassigned to another subsequently captured image Ap a Deleting an image will not affect sequential image numbering For Deleting selected images This deletes a number of selected images 1 Slide the mode switch to BJ 2 Press the button The deletion menu will be displayed 3 Select Select with the A V buttons and press the SET button The images are displayed in the thumbnail display Set Enter A or Y Select 4 Select the image you want to delete with the A V 4 buttons and press the 7 button The icon will be displayed One more press of the delete button will cancel the operation Repeat this procedure and select all the images that you want to delete 5 Press the SET button Q e E 1 y NA Vv EN 56 Resi
48. ories may vary by retailer NOTE GETTING TO KNOW THE ViviCam 8300s Front View oe 00 90 e i aS 0 o gt a ane NA Name Description V Mode dial Sets the ViviCam 8300s mode Focuses and locks both focus amp exposure when 2 Shutter button pressed halfway down Captures the image when pressed all the way down 3 Power indicator Lights on when the ViviCam 8300s power is tumed on 4 POWER Power button Turns the ViviCam 8300s power on and off 5 Flash Provides flash illumination 6 Viewfinder window Allows you to frame the subject of the image 7 Self timer LED Blinks green during Self timer mode until the image AF auxiliary light is captured Allows you to connect a USB cable or an V cable to the ViviCam 8300s Allows you to connect an AC power adapter to 9 DC IN 5V terminal operate the ViviCam 8300s without battery or to charge rechargeable lithium ion battery 3x optical zoom lens allows you to capture telephoto and wide angle images For recording audio with video clips and voice annotation EN 11 8 USB or AV OUT terminal 10 Lens 11 Microphone Q 2 mp O g 3 1 ts NA vV EN 12 Rear View Name Status LED Viewfinder window Diopter adjustment dial Mode switch A Photography mode gt Playback mode 4 Zoom in button 444 Zoom out button MENU Menu button Delete button Speaker IOI Display button Strap
49. oto2 is recommended Installing Photo Express Ulead Photo Express is complete photo project software for digital images The step by step workflow visual program interface and in program help assist users in creating exciting photo projects Acquire digital 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 with photo editing tools photographic filters and special effects Embellish projects by adding creative design elements such as frames callouts and stamp objects Share results with family and friends via e mail and multiple print options Cc 7 O me 0 D 5 D v v EN 77 To install Photo Express 1 Insert the CD ROM that came with the ViviCam 8300s into your CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears 2 Click INSTALL PHOTO EXPRESS 5 0 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation For more information about the operation of Photo Express application software refer to its respective help documentation For Windows 2000 XP users please make sure to install and use NOTE the Photo Express in Administrator mode Photo Express is not supported on the Mac Installing Cool 360 Q r O g 1 ts NA Vv Ulead COOL 360 quickly and easily allows photo editing consumers to trans
50. print or not Paper Size Select the desired paper size according to the printer type Layout Select the desired printing layout according to the printer type Print After all settings is configured select this item to start printing If you select Images in the previous step the figure shown on the right hand side will appear Select Single or All with the A V buttons and press the SET button 7 O RS 0 D 5 D v M Paper Size Layout Print Set Adjust A or W Select Item Set Adjust A or W Select Item EN 75 9 If you select Single in the previous step the figure shown on the right hand side will appear Select the image that you want to print with the lt gt butons Select the printing number up to 99 with the A V buttons dor gt Select Page After selecting the desired image and T E printing number press the SET button to confirm 10 Select Exit with the A W buttons and press the SET button Q a a O g S 1 ts NA Vv 11 Select Print with the A V buttons and press the SET button to start printing Set Adjust A or W Select Item Images Next Menu Date Print ON Paper Size Default Layout Default 12 The printing starts and the figure shown on the right hand side appears The Complete screen will be displayed temporarily reminding you that the printing procedure is finished a If a print error is detected the Print Error
51. r backs Am The backlight correction setting can be set in the E P Tv Av CU and modes NOTE TET Q a pi e o 1 o Vv Vv EN 38 P Program Automatic Exposure Photography Mode The ViviCam 8300s automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture to suit the brightness of the subject This allows you to capture image with ease just like when the F mode is selected 1 Slide the mode switch to 14 and set the mode dial to P 2 Compose the image press the shutter button down halfway then press it down fully f 2 Exposure compensation can be set NOTE Tv Shutter Speed Priority Photography Mode In this mode images are captured with the priority given to shutter speed The aperture is automatically set according to the shutter speed 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 Slide the mode switch to 4 and set the mode dial to Tv 2 Press the SET button After pressing the SET button in Tv mode the M S buttons turn into A V buttons for adjusting shutter speed Pressing the SET button again the A W buttons return to focus setting self timer function 3 Set the shutter speed with the A V buttons Press the A button to select faster shutter speeds
52. recommended to fully discharge the battery before recharging Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of battery Cc D O me 0 D D v v a This ViviCam 8300s must be used with specified AC power adapter Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered underthe warranty Always make sure that the ViviCam 8300s is off before removing the battery a The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately Am after being used This is normal and not a malfunction a When using the ViviCam 8300s in cold conditions keep the ViviCam NOTE 8300s and battery warm by storing it in a warm place such as an interior pocket between shots If you open the battery cover without removing the battery the battery power will not be disconnected a f you remove the battery you have to insert the battery within two hours in order to make sure that the date and time will not be reset EN 21 Q gu e E 3 1 y NA Vv EN 22 Using an AC Power Adapter Optional Accessory Using an AC power adapter prevents the ViviCam 8300s from automatically powered off while transferring files to your computer Perform the steps in the preceding section Charging the Battery Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the ViviCam 8300s Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter NO is not covered under the warranty NOTE Insertin
53. s you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you can quickly search for the image that you want Slide the mode switch to PJ The last image appears on the screen EEG Anrep a The images are displayed in the et thumbnail display Images that have been selected with the A W 4 gt buttons will be indicated A di E El 51 Aoa by a green frame A 1100 0010 When there are ten or more images scroll the screen with the A V buttons Press the A W 4 buttons to select the image to be displayed at regular size Press the SET button The selected image is displayed at its regular size Am As appropriate the 9 42 icon will be displayed in a thumbnail display NOTE Zoom Playback This mode also allows you to enlarge your image on the selected portion of the image to check for small details 1 Slide the mode switch to P 2 Press the lt gt buttons to select the image you want to enlarge You can also select the image you want to enlarge from the thumbnail display 3 Adjust the zoom ratio with the 6 444 buttons Pressing the 4 button enlarges the image To return to normal magnification press the 44 button The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor Entire image Current position of The image is displayed enlarged and ii a white frame and green frame are displayed on the LCD monitor The white frame indicates the entire
54. someone other than one ofthose The flash is set to flash off Set the flash to something other than flash off mode Even though the flash fired the image is dark The distance to the subject is greater than flash effective range Get closer to your subject and shoot The image is too dark The image was captured in a dark place while set to flash off Set the flash to something other than flash off mode It is under exposed Set the exposure compensation to a larger value The image is too bright It is over exposed Set the exposure compensation to a smaller value The image lacks natural color The image was captured in conditions that are hard for Auto White Balance to adjust to Add a white object to the composition Playback Symptom Cannot playback Cause Itis not set to playback mode Measure Slide the mode switch to playback mode The contents of memory card cannot be replayed You played back a memory card that was not formatted by this device Loaded a card that was formatted and stored on by this device Files cannot be The file is protected Cancel protection Loaded a card that was deleted You played back a memory card that was not formatted by this device formatted and stored on by this device Cannot format a memory card The memory card is write protected Remove the write protection End of
55. testing results The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings EN 28 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE E Auto Mode Auto photography mode is perhaps the most commonly used photography mode Images can be captured simply because the exposure the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting is determined automatically to suit the photographic conditions You can use either the optical viewfinder and or the 2 5 LCD monitor to compose your images Capturing images using the optical viewfinder will conserve the battery power If the battery power is low it is recommended that you only compose images using the viewfinder Using the LCD monitor you can compose images more accurately but at the cost of the battery consumption Always use the LCD display for close up macro shots Using the Optical Viewfinder Make sure that the battery and SD card are inserted before capturing images 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the ViviCam 8300s 2 Slide the mode switch to A and set the mode dial to E 3 Compose your image in the viewfinder Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the image appears clearly within the viewfinder Cc D D RS 0 D E D v V EN 29 4 Press the shutter button down halfway OPress down halfway Pressing the shutter button down halfway automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure The focus area frame turns blue and the status LE
56. th the A V buttons and press the SET button The images are displayed in the thumbnail display 3 Select the image you want to protect with the A W 4 buttons and press the IOl button The protect icon is displayed with protected images Selecting a protected image and pressing the button again will cancel the protection 4 Press the SET button The ViviCam 8300s returns to playback mode Q a oi e E 3 1 o Vv Vv Formatting an SD card overrides protection and erases all images regardless of their protected status Ai EN 54 Deleting Images Immediate Erasure Quick Delete Function The quick delete function enables you to delete the last captured image during capture 1 Slide the mode switch to Qj and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes 2 Press the p button The last image and quick delete menu appear on the screen 3 Press the f button again to delete the image You may also press the SET button to confirm the deletion To not delete select Cancel and press the SET button Cancel Execute Delete This Picture Deleting in Playback Mode jenu Exit Deleting a single image Deleting all images EA A 1 Slide the mode switch to The last image will be displayed on the screen 2 Select the image you want to delete with the lt gt buttons 3 Press the p button The deletion menu will be displayed 4 Select Single
57. ting mode The shutter button is not pressed all the way The memory card does not have any free space Slide the mode switch to shooting mode Press the shutter button all the way Load a new card or delete unwanted files End of memory card life Load a new memory card The flash is recharging Wait until the status LED off The memory card is unrecognized by the ViviCam 8300s Format the memory card in this ViviCam 8300s before its first use or when it was used other than this ViviCam 8300s The auto power off function is activated Turn the power on again Images do not appear on the LCD monitor The power is not on Turn the power on The LCD monitor is dark Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in the photography or playback menu The LCD monitor is not on Press the IOI button and switch display Although it is set to Auto Focus it does not focus The lens or Self timer LED is dirty Wipe clean with a soft dry cloth or lens paper The distance to the subject is smaller than the effective range Get your subject within the effective focus range Cc D O RS 0 D E D Vv V EN 83 Q 2 mp e E 3 1 ts NA Vv EN 84 The flash cannot recharge Symptom Cause Measure The ViviCam 8300s is set to Switch the ViviCam 8300s mode to The flash does not fire 22 14 I AEB F mode
58. tion Macintosh Open the untitled disk icon and the destination location on your hard disk Drag and drop from the ViviCam 8300s to the desired destination Do not open the battery cover during USB cable connection recommended lt a A video playback application is not included with the package Make NOTE sure that a video playback application has been installed in your computer AA Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader highly CONNECTING THE ViviCam 8300s DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER FOR PRINTING IMAGES PICTBRIDGE FUNCTION If a printer that support PictBridge is available images can be printed by connecting the ViviCam 8300s directly to the PictBridge compatible printer without using a computer 1 Turn on your ViviCam 8300s 2 Set the mode dial to 3 4 5 6 On the Basic menu select USB with the A Y buttons and press the SET button Select PictBridge with the A V buttons and press the SET button Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB terminal of the ViviCam 8300s Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer Select the item you want to configure with the A Y buttons and press the SET button Images Select whether you want to print specific image or all images You may also select printing number for specific image Date Print According to the printer type select whether you want to print the image with date im
59. toshop application i Slide the mode switch to a Press the MENU button b Select Scene Mode with the A W buttons and press the SET button c Select Panorama with the A Y buttons and press the SET button Shoot the first image a The next image appears beside the previous image Orient the ViviCam 8300s so that the second frame overlaps a small portion of the photographic subject of the first image and press the shutter button to capture the next image Follow the same steps to capture subsequent images in the sequence Finish the sequence by pressing the MENU button or switch to another mode after the last image has been recorded Leg Movie Mode This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 640 x 480 pixels Voice can also be recorded 1 Slide the mode switch to GQ and set the mode dial to g 2 Compose the image with the zoom button 3 Fully press down the shutter button The recording of the video clip will start Pressing the shutter button again will end the recording and save the video on the SD card The recording time depends on the storage size and the subject of the image to be recorded Zoom function can be used during video recording without audio You can record video clips with Audio freely but no zoom function at this condition D D me 0 D D Vv Vv When recording video clips
60. tton to increase the value Press the button to decrease the value The setting range of the aperture value is as follows F6 7 F5 6 F4 8 F4 0 F3 5 F2 8 The aperture value and corresponding shutter speed are displayed on the screen If an appropriate combination cannot be set the shutter speed is displayed in red but images can be captured regardless 4 Compose the image press the shutter button down halfway and then press it down fully Q al a o o 1 ts NA Vv Ap a The aperture value varies depending on the position of the zoom a lens NOTE EN 40 M Manual Mode In manual mode the aperture value and the shutter speed can be varied individually 1 Slide the mode switch to 4 and set the mode dial to M 2 Press the SET button After pressing the SET button in M mode the WaA Ws buttons turns into A V buttons for adjusting shutter speed After pressing the SET button in M mode the 43 49 buttons turns into lt gt buttons for adjusting aperture value Pressing the SET button again the A V 4 buttons returns to focus setting self timer exposure compensation flash setting function Set the shutter speed with the A buttons Set the aperture value with the lt P gt buttons Compose the image press the shutter button down halfway and then press it down fully aw Am a In the flash photography mo
61. u need to format an SD card before using it in this ViviCam 8300s ale Formatting an SD card erases everything from the memory card including images videos and also non image data Before formatting NOTE make sure that all data is unnecessary Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time EN 26 Setting Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size dimension image file size and compression ratio for your images These settings affect the number of images that can be stored on a memory card As you get to know the ViviCam 8300s it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but produce large file sizes Therefore few images will take up a lot of memory space High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail Lower resolution quality images take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via e mail in a report or on a web page To change image resolution or image quality perform these steps below 1 Slide the mode switch to 143 and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes 2 Press the MENU button Capture of the photography menu is displayed Cc D O RS
62. user s manual on 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 installed on your computer Updates to this manual and versions in other languages may be found on our website www vivitar com 1 Insert the CD ROM that came with the ViviCam 8300s into the CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears 2 Click Instruction Manual Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Alternatively browse the CD ROM to find the PDF file Cc D O Re 0 D E D v V EN 79 Q 2 mp O g 1 y V vV EN 80 ViviCam 8300s SPECIFICATIONS Item Image sensor Image resolution LCD monitor Viewfinder Image quality Recording media Compression format Image file format Lens Range of focus Shutter speed Image capturing Digital zoom Metering system Exposure compensation White balance Flash modes Flash effective range Description 8 1 Mega pixels CCD sensor lt Still image gt 3296 x 2472 2560 x 1920 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 lt Video clip gt 640 x 480 320 x 240 2 5 LTPS TFT color LCD Real image optical zoom viewfinder Fine Standard Economy TIFF 32 MB internal memory 25 9 MB for image storage Supports SD card up to 1GB optional JPEG compliant
63. with the distance to the subject set by auto focus macro or infinity The self timer may set to 10 seconds or 2 seconds You may capture different images including single a series of 3 images using auto exposure bracketing and 3 images continuously Movie mode Voice memo Thumbnail display Recording media TV and PC connection Scene mode In addition to still images you may capture video clips with audio voice You may annotate your images with a 30 second voice memo Images may be voice annotated at the time of capture or during playback Display your images in sets of nine on the LCD monitor for quick selection of an particular image 32 MB internal memory 25 9 MB for image storage External memory supports SD card up to 1 GB You may view your images on a television monitor or a computer using the USB or A V cables You may select a previously set recording mode for the following situations Auto Panorama Landscape Candlelight Text Sunset Sunrise Splash water and Firework Cc D O RS 0 D E D Vv V EN 9 Q a pi e o D o NA NA EN 10 Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items Digital Camera A V cable USB cable User s manual Software CD ROM Camera strap Camera pouch Optional Accessories SD memory card AC power adapter Rechargeable lithium ion battery E E E a Battery charger Access
64. wn in the illustration Cc 7 O mE 0 D D Vv V EN 19 Q 2 mp e E 3 1 ts NA vV EN 20 Inserting and Removing the Battery Optional Accessory We highly recommend using specified rechargeable lithium ion battery 1050mAh 3 7V to realize the full capability of your ViviCam 8300s Charge the battery fully before using the ViviCam 8300s Make sure that the power of the ViviCam 8300s is off before inserting or removing the battery Inserting the Battery 1 Open the battery SD card cover in the direction of the OPEN arrow 2 Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown Tilt the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow and then insert the battery 3 Close the battery SD card cover Removing the Battery Open the battery SD card cover and then release the battery lock lever When the battery has come out a little slowly pull it out the rest of the way Charging the Battery Using the optional AC power adapter may charge the battery or operate the ViviCam 8300s as power supply Make sure that the power of the ViviCam 8300s is off and then insert the battery before starting 1 Insert one end of the AC power adapter into the DC IN 5V terminal of the ViviCam 8300s 2 Insert the other end of the AC power adapter into a wall outlet The status LED lights red when charging is started and goes out when charging is completed It is
65. y back voice memos In zoom playback the display is switched between normal and non display EN 46 Playing Back Video Clips You can play back video clips recorded on the ViviCam 8300s You can also play back voice 1 Slide the mode switch to BJ The last image appears on the screen 2 Select the desired video clip with the d buttons a A 2 icon is displayed with the video data 3 Press the SET button to play back a video clip Pressing the 4 buttons during playback initiates fast forward fast reverse To stop video playback press the W button This stops playback and returns to the start of the video clip To pause video playback press the SET button This pauses video playback To cancel pause press the SET button again am Video clips cannot be displayed rotated or enlarged NOTE D D T 0 D D Vv Vv EN 47 Q r a e g S 1 ts NA Vv EN 48 Playing Back Still Images Video Clips on a TV You can also play back your images on a TV screen Before connecting to any video devices make sure to select NTSC PAL to match the broadcast standard of the video equipment you are going to connect to the ViviCam 8300s It is recommended to use the AC power adapter while transferring the recorded images and video files 1 Slide the mode switch to P 2 Connect one end of the A V cable to the A V OUT terminal of the ViviCam 8300s 3 Connect the other end to th
66. zing an Image Resize Resizes a previously saved image Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image Only resizing to the smaller size is available The following images cannot be resized a Image size 640 x 480 Slide Show 3 sec Image captured with other camera Ebino o Mena a Protected images dani Chaves oem a Video clips Copy to Card Maa a Images cannot be resized when the SD EA card is write protected Set Adjust Aor y Select Item 1 Select the image that you want to resize 2 Press the MENU button 3 Select Resize with the A V buttons and press the SET button 4 Select the image size that you want to change with the A V buttons and press the SET button a To quit resizing press the MENU button a When resizing ends the screen returns to playback mode m lt is possible to reduce the size of an image It is not possible j to increase the size of an image or to restore size after it has NOTE been decreased D D me 0 D D Vv V EN 57 s S 2 e o 3 1 o V vV EN 58 Compressing an Image Quality Change Changes the quality compression rate of a recoded image Compresses images down to half of their size or more overwrites an old size images with a newly compressed image Only quality changing to the lower quality level is available The following images cannot be resized Economy quality images E 3 sec y q y g Protect Next M Images

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