Vivitar Vivicam 4000 Users Manual

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FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital
devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of
Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the
equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or
modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the
equipment.  
						

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TRADEMARK INFORMATION
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Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of
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Notice:
1. 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.
2. The product and accessories that come with your Vivicam 4000 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 will often vary between retailers
especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters,
memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support.
Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and
internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition
and included accessories.
3. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may
differ from the actual design of your Vivicam 4000.
4. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in
this user manual.
5. For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website.  
						

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WARNING
Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke (or an unusual odor), if it
becomes unusually hot to the touch, produces a peculiar noise, or exhibits
any other abnormal conditions. Operating the camera in any of these
circumstances may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Stop using the camera
immediately, turn the camera off and remove the battery. Contact your
dealer or authorized service facility for repairs. Never attempt to repair this
camera by yourself, as this may be dangerous.
Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure no water gets into
the camera. Take particular care when using the camera under extreme
weather conditions, such as rain or snow, or when operating the camera at
the beach or near water. Avoid using this camera in places subject to extreme
moisture. Do not use the camera if water has entered the camera. Turn the
camera off and remove the battery. Contact your dealer or authorized service
facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an
electrical shock.
Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera.
Turn the camera off and remove the battery. Contact your dealer or
authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may
cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not place the camera in an unstable location such as on a wobbly table
or sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury. If
the camera has been dropped or damaged, turn the camera off and remove
the battery. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue
to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not insert or drop metallic or other foreign objects into the camera through
access points such as the memory card slot. This may cause a fire or an
electrical shock.
Do not attempt to modify this camera. Do not remove the camera casing.
This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Internal inspection and repairs
should only be carried out by an authorized service facility.
Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle. This may
cause a traffic accident.
Never attempt to use an AC adapter/charger with the Vivicam 4000 if you
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CAUTION
Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such
as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical
shock.
Do not leave this camera in a location subject to extremely high temperatures,
such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. Exposure to high
temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and internal
components and may cause a fire.
Do not cover or wrap the camera with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat
to build up and distort the camera case and cause a fire. Always use the
camera and accessories in well-ventilated locations.
Handle the camera carefully and do not expose the camera to shock or
vibration. Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction.
Do not use battery other than those specified for use with your camera.
Use of unsuitable battery may result in the battery splitting, or leaking and
may cause a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.
When placing the battery into the camera, check the polarity markings on
the battery ( - and + ) to ensure that the battery is inserted correctly. Incorrect
battery polarity will result in camera inoperability and may result in the battery
splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery
compartment.
Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period of
time. The battery may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery
compartment. If the battery leaks, clean and wipe the battery compartment
carefully and install a new battery. Wash your hands carefully if you touch
the battery fluid.
WARNING:  Handling the USB and AV cables on this product may expose
you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.  
						

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CONTENTS
8 INTRODUCTION
8 Overview
10 Package Contents
11 GETTING TO KNOW THE VIVICAM 4000
11 Front View
12 Rear View
14 Mode dial
15 Viewfinder LED Indicator
16 LCD Monitor Icons
19 GETTING STARTED
19 Attaching the Camera Strap
19 Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory)
21 Charging the Battery
23 Inserting and Removing the SD Card (Optional Accessory)
24 Turning the Power On/Off
25 Formatting an SD Card
26 Choosing the OSD Language
27 Setting the Date and Time
28 Setting Image Resolution and Quality
31 PHOTOGRAPHY MODES
31 [  ] Auto Mode
33 Using the Optical Zoom
34 Using the Digital Zoom
35 Setting the Flash
37 Setting the Focus
39 Self-timer/Interval Photography
41 Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction
42 [ P ] Program (Automatic Exposure) Mode
43 [ Tv ] Shutter Speed Priority Mode
45 [ Av ] Aperture Priority Mode
46 [ M ] Manual Mode
47 Setting the Scene Mode
48 [ 
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49 [  ] PLAYBACK MODE
49 Playing Back Still Images
51 Playing Back Video Clips
53 Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on a TV
54 Recording Voice Memos
55 Thumbnail Display
56 Zoom Playback
57 Slideshow Display
58 Protecting Images
60 [ 
 ] Erasing Images
62 MENU OPTIONS
62 Photography Menu (Picture tab)
64 Photography Menu (Function tab)
67 Photography Menu (AE/AWB tab)
69 Playback Menu
70 Setup Menu (Basic tab)
72 Setup Menu (Custom tab)
74 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR
COMPUTER
75 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver
75 Step 2: Connecting the Vivicam 4000 to Your Computer
76 Step 3: Downloading Images and Video Files
77 INSTALLING PRESTO! MR. PHOTO
78 INSTALLING PRESTO! IMAGE FOLIO
79 INSTALLING ACROBAT READER
80 USER’S MANUAL ON CD-ROM
81 CONNECTING THE VIVICAM 4000 TO OTHER DEVICES
82 VIVICAM 4000 SPECIFICATIONS  
						

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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital Vivicam 4000.
Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art
smart camera. Equipped with a 6.3 Mega pixel CCD, this Vivicam 4000 is capable
of capturing images with a resolution of up to 2816 x 2112 pixels. The Vivicam
400 is fully automatic.  It will adjust focus, exposure, and lighting balance resulting
in superior images.  The Vivicam 4000 has full manual control, as well.  The
advanced controls and program-modes allow you to exercise complete control
over your photographic settings, allowing for both creativity and precision.
Other outstanding features of the Vivicam 4000 include:
Other cool features provided by the camera include the following:
LCD monitor - The 2.0 TFT color LCD monitor makes it easy
to frame your subject when capturing images.
It also displays the images you have captured.
Memory cards - The Vivicam can use Secure Digital (SD)
memory card up to 512MB capacity.
Photography modes - A variety of photography modes allow you to
adjust for the precise circumstances of your
particular photographic conditions.
Optical zoom - The 3x optical zoom lens allows you to capture
telephoto and wide-angle images.
Digital zoom - 4.4x digital zoom in conjunction with the 3x
optical zoom permit zoom photography of up
to 13.2 times.  Captured images may be
reviewed and a selected portion of an image
may be enlarged up to 4x.
Flexible flash settings - You may adjust the flash setting according to
your lighting environment and photography
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of focus modes.  Autofocus provides crisp focus
under most conditions, however you may also
specify the focal distance using macro (for close-
ups), infinity, or fixed focus at 3 m (9 feet), or 1 m
(3 feet.)
Self-timer mode - The self-timer may set to 2 seconds, 10 seconds,
10+2 seconds, or a defined capture interval
allowing for some creative effects.
Still image burst capture - Still images may be captured individually or in
bursts of three or five allowing you to capture
action scenes at just the right moment.
Auto-exposure bracketing - For capturing scenes with just the right exposure.
Movie mode - In addition to still-images, you may capture video
clips with audio (voice.)
Voice memo - You may annotate your images with a 30 second
voice memo.  Images may be voice-annotated at
the time of capture, or during playback.
Thumbnail display - Display your images in sets of nine on the LCD
for quick selection of an particular image.
TV and PC connection  - You may view your images on a television monitor
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Package Contents
Carefully unpack your Vivicam 4000 and ensure that you have the following
items.
Common Product Components:
Digital camera
A/V cable
User’s manual
USB cable
Software CD-ROM
Camera strap
Camera pouch
Common (Optional) Accessories:
SD card
AC power adapter
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery charger
The components and accessories that come with your Vivicam 4000
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 will often vary
between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers,
AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and
language support.  Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product
color, appearance, and internal memory capacity.  Contact your dealer
for precise product definition and included accessories.