Vivitar Vivicam 5100 Users Manual

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Loading an SD Memor y Card (Optional Accessor y)
Your ViviCam 5100 comes with 16MB of internal memory, allowing you to
store images and video clips in the camera. However, you can also expand\
the memory capacity by using an SD memory card. Optional SD memory
cards provide removable, reusable storage for images and video clips.
1. Make sure your ViviCam 5100 is off.
2. Slide the SD card/battery cover lock.
3. Insert the SD memory card.  If...

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Setting the Date and Time
The Date/Time screen will be presented if/when:
 ViviCam 5100 is turned on for the first time.
 ViviCam 5100 is turned on after removing the batteries for a long period
of time.
1. Enter the values of the year, month, day and the time by using
the 
 /  /  /  button.
 To increase the value, press the 
 button.
 To decrease the value, press the  button.
2. Press the 
 button after all fields are set.
Choosing the...

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Attaching the Camera Strap
To prevent accidental slippage during the use, always use the camera strap.
Attach the camera strap as follows:
1. Thread the small loop of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera.
2. Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured.
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BASIC FUNCTIONS
Tur ning the Power On
1. Slide the POWER switch to turn ViviCam 5100 on.
2. ViviCam 5100 sounds one beep when it is initialized.
Turning the Power Off
Slide the POWER switch back to turn ViviCam 5100 off.
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Using the LCD Monitor
Using the LCD monitor can help you to confirm an image while taking pictures, to replay recorded images/video
clips or to adjust menu settings.
The mode icons, text and numbers that are displayed on the LCD monitor may vary according to the current
settings.
1. Slide the POWER switch to turn ViviCam 5100 on.
2. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery.
(Auto/Sports/Night...

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Using the Nor mal Mode
Normal mode is used to take images where the distance to the subject 1.1m to
infinity. Select this mode for general shooting, including portraits and scenery.
1. Move the macro switch located on the front side of the camera to the [
]
position.
2. Compose your image.
3. Press the shutter button.
Note:
LCD monitor will display [A] as indicating Normal mode.  

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Adjusting the Zoom
Using digital zoom, images appear closer. Whereas digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is
enlarged (zoomed), the more pixilated (grainier) the image will appear.
1. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery.
(Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight).
2. Press the 
 button to activate the zoom function.
 Digital zoom’s range is from 1x to 2x to 4x.
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Using the Flash
The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an
image using a suitable flash mode to your circumstances. If you change the flash mode, ViviCam 5100 will retain
that setting even if the camera is turned off.
1. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery.
(Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight).
2. Press the [
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The table below will help to choose the appropriate flash mode:
Flash ModeDescription
[ 
 ]     Fill flash (on) The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding
brightness.
Select this mode for recording images with
high contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows.
[ 
 ]     Flash off The flash will not fire.
Select this mode when taking images in a
place where flash photography is prohibited,
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Using the Self-Timer
By using the [] self-timer you can join into the screen when taking group shots. According to your preferences you
can take pictures with the self-timer in any scene mode (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight).
Self-timer duration can be set as 10 seconds or 5 seconds. Self-timer mode appears cyclically as
[10 s]
[5 s][Self-Timer Off]. After the self-timer is set, the shutter automatically releases after 10...