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User’s Manual >> EN-1 FCC ST A TEMENT 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 bee ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-2 TRADEMARK INFORMA TION 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 TM is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-3 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 purcha ...
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Digital Camera >> 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 dam ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-5 Notes on Batter y Usa ge 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 perfo ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-6 CONTENTS 8 INTRODUCTION 8 Overview 1 0 Package Contents 1 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE ViviCam 8300s 1 1 Front View 1 2 Rear View 1 4 Mode dial 1 5 Status LED Indicator 1 6 LCD Monitor Icons 1 9 GETTING STARTED 1 9 A ttaching the ViviCam 8300s Strap 2 0 Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory) 2 1 Charging the B ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-7 5 3 Protecting Images 55 [ ] Deleting Images 5 7 Resizing an Image (Resize) 58 Compressing an Image (Quality Change) 5 9 MENU OPTIONS 5 9 Photography Menu (Capture tab) 6 2 Photography Menu (Function tab) 6 4 Video Menu (Capture tab) 6 5 Video Menu (Function tab) 6 6 Playback Menu 6 8 Setup Menu (Basic tab) 7 0 Setup M ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-8 INTRODUCTION Ov er vie w 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 ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-9 Recording media - 32 MB internal memory (25.9 MB for image storage). External memory supports SD card up to 1 GB. TV and PC connection - You may view your images on a television monitor or a computer using the USB or A/V cables. Scene mode- You may select a previously set recording mode for the following situations: Au ...
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Digital Camera >> 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 Battery charger Accessories may vary by retaile ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-11 # Name Description 1 Mode dial Sets the ViviCam 8300s mode 2 Shutter button Focuses and locks both focus & exposure when pressed halfway down. Captures the image when pressed all the way down. 3 Power indicator Lights on when the ViviCam 8300s power is turned on. 4 POWER (Power) button Turns the ViviCam 8300s powe ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-12 Rear View # Name Description 1 Status LED Indicates the ViviCam 8300s’s operational status. 2 Viewfinder window Allows you to compose your subject using the o pt ical viewfinder. 3 Diopter adjustment dial Provides a clearer image when using the optical v i e wfinder. Mode switch Sets the ViviCam 8300s mode. 4 Photogr ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-13 # Name Description 1 SET button Enters the menu page and confirms the chosen setting. 2 S button Scrolls upwards. (Focus) button A llows you to choose the appropriate focus setting. 3 X button Scrolls right. (Flash) button Allows you to choose the appropriate flash setting. T button Scrolls downwards. 4 (Self-timer) b ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-14 # Mode Description 1 Auto photography The ViviCam 8300s automatically sets for exposure, etc. P Program In program mode the shutter speed and aperture will 2 (auto exposure) be set automatically, but other parameters may be set manually. 3 Tv Shutter speed priority You may specify the shutter speed while the ViviCam 83 ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-15 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 i s doing. During connection to a PC System ready. - - Accessing files in progress. Color Green Red State On On Off Flashing During power off - Battery ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-16 LCD Monitor Icons For Photography modes: [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Pressing the button changes the LCD display in the sequence of: display with icons, display without icons, LCD monitor OFF. 1 0 . Image quality [ ] Fine [ ] Standard [ ] Economy [ TIFF ] TIFF 1 1 . Self-timer icon [ s ] 10 sec. [ s ] 2 sec. 1 2 . Date and time 1 ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-17 For Photography modes: [P] [Tv] [Av] [M] Pressing the button changes the LCD display in the sequence of: display with icons, display with icons and histogram, display without icons, LCD monitor OFF. 1 . Mode icon 2 . Zoom status 3 . Voice memo 4 . Battery condition 5 . Flash mode 6 . Histogram 7 . Main focus area 8 . ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-18 For Movie mode [ ] 1 . Mode icon 2 . Zoom status 3 . Battery condition 4 . Video resolution 5 . Available recording time/Elapsed time 6 . Video quality 7 . Self-timer icon 8 . Date and time 9 . Focus setting Playback mode [ ] -Still image playback 1 . Mode icon 2 . File number 3 . Folder number 4 . Protect icon 5 . Voi ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-19 GETTING ST ARTED Attaching the ViviCam 8300s Strap Attach the ViviCam 8300s strap as shown in the illustration. ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-20 Inser ting and R emo ving the Batter y (Optional Accessor y) 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 i s off before in ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-21 Char ging the Batter y Using the optional AC power adapter may charge the battery or operate the ViviCam 8300s a s power supply. Make sure that the power of the ViviCam 8300s i s 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. ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-22 Using an A C P ow er Ada pter (Optional Accessor y) 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 8 ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-23 T ur ning the P ow er On/Of f 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 i s initiated. When the power is turned on, the ViviCam 8300s will start in the mode that is currently se ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-24 Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if/when: ViviCam 8300s i s turned on for the first time. ViviCam 8300s i s 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 s ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-25 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 [ ] and set the mode dial to [ ]. The setup menu is displayed. 2 . Select [Custom] with the W / X buttons. 3 . Select [Language] with the S / T buttons, and press th ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-26 F or m atting an SD Memor y Car d 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 [ ] and set the mode dial to [ ]. [Basic] of the setup menu is displayed. 2. Select [F ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-27 OFF 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, i t i s recommended that you try e ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-28 Possible recording time / sec (video clip) 32MB 6 12 19 1 10 21 32 26 51 77 155 310 465 64MB 13 26 39 2 22 43 65 53 106 159 318 637 956 128MB 27 53 80 5 44 89 133 109 215 323 646 1292 1938 256MB 54 108 162 10 90 179 269 219 433 650 1300 2600 3901 512MB 109 217 326 20 180 359 539 441 869 1304 2609 5218 7828 2560 x 1920 ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-29 PHO T OGRAPHY MODE [ ] 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 viewfinde ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-30 4. Press the shutter button down halfway. Pressing the shutter button down halfway automatically focuses and adjusts the exp osure. The focus-area frame turns blue and the status LED lights green when the ViviCam 8300s i s focused and exposure is determined. When the focus or exposure is not suitable, the frame of the ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-31 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 the screen and capture images in the digital zoom mode. 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-32 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 ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-33 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 [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. The available flash modes are dependant on the selected photography mode, scene mode, and capture mode ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-34 The table below will help you choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash mode Description The flash fires automatically to suit the photographic [ A ] Automatic conditions. This mode is only available when the ViviCam 8300s is set to the [ ] mode. Use this mode to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you want to capture na ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-35 Setting the Focus Images can be captured with the focus determined automatically using auto focus. You may over-ride the auto focus and specify [ ] macro or [ ] infinity. 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 [ ] and set ...
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Digital Camera >> 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 button to select the setting. Each press of the button moves the icon one step through the sequence and displays it on the screen. ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-37 Exposur e Compensation/Bac klight Cor rection 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 c ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-38 [P] Program (Automatic Exposure) Photography Mode T h e 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 [ ] mode is selected. 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to [ P ]. 2. Compo ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-39 [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 ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-40 [A v] A per tur e 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 ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-41 [M] Manual Mode In manual mode, the aperture value and the shutter speed can be varied individually. 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to [ M ]. 2 . Press the SET button. After pressing the SET button in [ M ] mode, the / buttons turns into S / T buttons for adjusting shutter speed. After pressing ...
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Digital Camera >> 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 [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. a. Press the MENU button. b. Select [Scene Mode] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. c . ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-43 Size Quality Sharpness Saturation Color White Balance Manual WB ISO Metering Panorama Landscape Candlelight Text Sunset Sunrise Splash Water Firework Auto * : Available X: Unavailable The available capture menu in scene mode: ...
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Digital Camera >> 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 Ph ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-45 [ ] 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 [ ] and set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 . Compose the image with the zoom button. 3 . Fully press down the shutter button. The recording of the video clip will ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-46 [ ] PLA YB A CK 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 [ ]. The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be fed in reverse or fed forward with the W / X ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-47 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 [ ]. The last image appears on the screen. 2 . Select the desired video clip with the W / X buttons. A [ ] icon is displayed with the video data. 3 . Press the SET button to ...
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Digital Camera >> 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. I t i s recommended to use the AC power adapter whil ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-49 Attac hing V oice 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 [ ]. The last image appears on the screen. 2 . Select the image that you want to attach the voice memo with the W / X buttons. 3 . ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-50 Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously, so you can quickly search for the image that you want. 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ]. The last image appears on the screen. 2 . Press the button. The images are displayed in the thumbnail display. Images that ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-51 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 [ ]. 2 . Press the W / X 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 t ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-52 Slideshow Display The slideshow function enables you to play back your still images automatically in sequential order as a slideshow. This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing captured images and for presentations. 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2 . Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displa ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-53 Protecting Images You may protect an image from accidental deletion, or erasure. Protecting Images 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2 . Select the image that you want to protect with the W / X buttons. 3 . Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed. 4 . Select [Protect] with the S / T buttons, and press th ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-54 Protecting multiple images 1 . Select [Protect] with the S / T buttons from the playback menu, and press the SET button. 2 . Select [Select] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. The images are displayed in the thumbnail display. 3 . Select the image you want to protect with the S / T / W / X buttons, and p ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-55 [ ] 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 [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2. Press the button. The last image and quick delete menu appear on the screen. 3 ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-56 5 . Select [Execute] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. To not delete, select [Cancel], and press the SET button. Deleting an image will not affect sequential image numbering. For example, if you delete image number 240, the next captured image will be numbered 241 even though 240 no longer exists. In ot ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-57 Resizing 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: Image size (640 x 480) Image captured with other camera Protected images Video clips Images cannot be resized ...
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Digital Camera >> 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: (Econ ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-59 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 [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photogra ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-60 Quality This sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is captured. * [ ] Fine * [ ] Standard * [ ] Economy *[ TIFF] TIFF TIFF setting is only available at resolution 3296 x 2472 . Sharpness This sets the sharpness of the image that will be photographed. * Hard / Normal / Soft Saturation This sets the dsat ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-61 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 * [ ] Incandescent * [ 1 ] Fluorescent 1 * [ 2 ] Fluorescent 2 * [ ] Day Light * [ ] Cloudy * [ ] Manual Manual WB T ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-62 Photography Menu (Function tab) 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2 . Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the X button. The [Function] tab of the photography menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Function] option item with the S / T button ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-63 LCD Bright. Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor. The LCD becomes brighter with the button and darker with the button. The adjustment range is from -5 to +5. 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 directl ...
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Digital Camera >> 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 [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button. [Capture] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Capture] option item with the / buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4 . Select th ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-65 Video Menu (Function tab) 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the button. [Function] menu is displayed. 3 . Select the desired [Function] option item with the / buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4 . Select the desired setting wit ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-66 Playback Menu In the [ ] mode, set which settings are to be used for playback. 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2 . Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed. 3 . Select the desired option item with the / buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4 . Select the desired setting with th ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-67 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 fur ther details. Copy to Card Allows you to copy your files from the ViviCam 8300s ’s internal memory to a memory ...
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Digital Camera >> 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 mode dial to [ ]. The [Basic] tab of the set-up menu is displayed. 2 . S ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-69 Fo r m a t This function reformats the SD card loaded in your ViviCam 8300s a n d thereby erases all images as well as any other non-image data on the memory card. Even protected images are. An SD card cannot be formatted if it is write-protecte d . Refer to the section in this manual titled “ Formatting an SD Card ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-70 Setup Menu (Custom tab) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 . Select the [Custom] menu with the X button. The [Custom] tab of the set-up menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Custom] option item with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4 . Select the ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-71 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS T O Y OUR COMPUTER To transfer images/video clips from the ViviCam 8300s t o your computer, follow these steps: Step 1: Installing the USB driver (Windows 98 users only) Step 2: Connecting the ViviCam 8300s t o your computer Step 3: Downloading images and video files System Requ ...
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Digital Camera >> 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 . ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-73 Step 2: Connecting the V iviCam 8300s to Y our Computer 1. Turn on your ViviCam 8300s . 2. Set the mode dial to [ ]. 3. On the [Basic] menu, select [USB] with t h e S / T buttons, and press the SET button. 4. Select [PC] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. 5 . Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-74 Step 3: Downloading Images and Video Files When the ViviCam 8300s i s 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 ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-75 CONNECTING THE ViviCam 8300s DIRECTL Y T O 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 mo ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-76 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 W / X butons. Select the printing number (up to 99) with the S / T buttons. After selecting the desired image and printing number, press the SET button to confirm. 1 0 . ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-77 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 convenien ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-78 Installing Cool 360 Ulead ® COOL 360™ quickly and easily allows photo editing consumers to transform 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, b ...
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User’s Manual >> EN-79 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 interes ...
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Digital Camera >> EN-80 V iviCam 8300s SPECIFICA TIONS Item Description Image sensor 8.1 Mega pixels CCD sensor <Still image> Image resolution 3296 x 2472 , 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 < Video clip> 640 x 480, 320 x 240 LCD monitor 2.5" LTPS TFT color LCD Viewfinder Rea l im ag e op tic al z oom viewfinder Image quali ...
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Vivitar ViviCam 8300s - page 81
User’s Manual >> EN-81 Item Description ISO sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 50/100/200/400/Auto Self-timer 1 0 sec./2 sec. Video standards NTSC/PAL DC IN 5V terminal Interface 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 ...
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Vivitar ViviCam 8300s - page 82
Digital Camera >> 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 service center. Power Supply Symptom The power does not come on. The power cuts out during use. The power does not go off. The battery runs out quickly. T ...
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Vivitar ViviCam 8300s - page 83
User’s Manual >> EN-83 Symptom Even if I press the shutter button, the ViviCam 8300s does not shoot. Images do not appear on the LCD monitor. Although it is set to Auto Focus, it does not focus. Cause The battery is running low. The power is not on. T h e ViviCam 8300s i s not in shooting mode. The shutter button is not pressed all the way. ...
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Vivitar ViviCam 8300s - page 84
Digital Camera >> EN-84 Symptom Cannot playback. The contents of memory card cannot be replayed. Files cannot be deleted. Cannot format a memory card. The playback image is dark though I used the flash. Cause It is not set to playback mode. You played back a memory card that was not formatted by this device. The file is protected. You played ...
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Vivitar ViviCam 8300s - page 85
User’s Manual >> EN-85 Symptom Cannot load the memory card. Even when the ViviCam 8300s ’s buttons are pressed, it does not operate. The date and time is wrong. The date set has disappeared. Cause The card is facing the wrong way. The battery is running low. ViviCam 8300s malfunction. The correct date and time is not set. The battery is r ...
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