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 the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation.
4. Close the SD card/battery cover lock firmly.
Note:
  To prevent valuable data from being accidentally deleted from
an SD memory card you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of
the SD memory card) to LOCKwhen it is removed from your camera.
  To save, edit, or delete data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the
card.
 Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial us\
age.
To remove an SD memory card
1. Make sure your ViviCam 5100 is off.
2. Slide the SD card/battery cover lock.
3. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject.
Note:
  Memory cards may become hot during use; observe due caution when removin\
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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 Language
Follow the steps below to set the OSD (On-Screen Display) language.
1. Select a language that you prefer by using the 
 /  button.
2. Press the 
 button after all fields are set.
Note:
 The language setting will be retained even if the camera is turned off.
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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 Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight).
3. Compose your image on the LCD monitor.
4. Press the shutter button.
Note:
 In the Capture mode, by pressing [
 ]display button will set OSD Off/ OSD On.
 The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction.  
						

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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.
 To exit the digital zoom, press the 
 button again and return to the
     capture status.
3. Press the shutter button to capture a “zoomed” image.
Note:
 You can only set the digital zoom at the resolution of 2560 x 1920 pixels; digital zoom is not available at the
resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels, 1280 x 960 pixels or 640 x 480 pixels. When you play back a “digitally
zoomed” image, the image size is available at the four sizes of resolution 2560 x 1920 pixels, 2048 x 1536
pixels, 1280 x 960 pixels or 640 x 480 pixels).
 Digital zoom cannot be used in [ 
 ] Movie mode.  
						

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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 [
 ] button located on the rear side of the camera repeatedly
until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD monitor.
3. Compose your image and press the shutter button.
ViviCam 5100 has four flash modes: Fill flash (on), Flash off, Automatic flash
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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,
or when the distance to the subject is beyond the
effective range of the flash.
[ 
A ]     Automatic flash The flash fires automatically according to the ambient
lighting conditions.
Select this mode for general photography.
[ 
A ]     Red-eye reduction The flash emits a precursor-flash before the main
flash fires. This causes the pupil in the human eye to
constrict, reducing the red-eye phenomenon.
Select this mode when taking images of people and
animals in low-light conditions.
Note:
  In  [  ] Macro mode and [  ] Landscape mode, flash photography is not possible.
  In  [  ] Night Scene mode, flash photography will automatically detect the ambient lighting. If the surrounding
brightness is low, the flash will fire to [ 
A ] Red-eye reduction.
  In  [  ]  Sports mode, Flash mode is automatically set to [   ] Flash off.  
						

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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 seconds or
5 seconds. The self-timer lamp starts blinking relatively slow for the first 7 seconds or the first 2 seconds and then
blinking rapidly for the last 3 seconds.
1. Secure ViviCam 5100 to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.
2. Slide the POWER switch to turn ViviCam 5100 on.
3. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery.
(Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight).
4. Compose your image.
5. Press the [ 
 ] self-timer button.
  The count down is displayed on the LCD monitor.
6. Press the shutter button.
To cancel the self-timer photography at any time, press the  button to
disrupt the sequence.
Note:
  In Capture mode, press the  button will set self-timer ON.
  After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned to OFF.