Vivitar Vivicam 5385 Users Manual

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Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory
The term “Formatting” means preparing an “SD Memory Card” to record images; this process is also called
“initialization”. This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and
data.
1. Rotate the mode dial to 
 and turn your ViviCam 5385 on by
pressing the  button.
„ „„ „
„The [BASIC] menu is displayed.
2. Use T to select [FORMAT], then press the 
 button.
3...

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Using the LCD Monitor
ViviCam 5385 is equipped with a 1.8 full color TFT LCD monitor to help \
you compose images, replay
recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. The mode icons, tex\
t and numbers displayed on
the monitor may very according to the current settings.
1. Rotate the mode dial to A ,  P , 
 ,  ,  ,    or   .
2. Press the 
 button to turn on the power.
3. Compose your scene on the LCD monitor.
4. Press the shutter...

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
Shooting Images - The Basics
1 . Rotate the mode dial to A ,  P ,  ,  ,   or   and turn your
ViviCam 5385 on by pressing the 
 button.
2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main
subject is within the focus frame.
3. Press the shutter button down half way to focus the image.
„ „„ „
„When you press the shutter button down half way, the
camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the
image and exposure.
4....

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Setting Image Resolution and Quality
As you get to know the ViviCam 5385, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and
horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot.
These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on a memory card.
Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images’ file size to be larger.
To...

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Using the Zoom Function
This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom. The lens moves during the \
optical zoom photography,
allowing you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the opt\
ical zoom function; images
appear closer by pressing the 
 button, or smaller away by pressing the  button.
Moreover, you can further enlarge the subjects with 4x digital zoom by p\
ressing continuously the 
button. It is activated after your...

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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 desired flash mode to suit your circumstances.\
1. Rotate the mode dial to A ,   P ,  
 ,   ,    or   .
2. Press the 
 button to turn on the power.
3. Toggle  W / 
 until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD
monitor.
4. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.
The camera has four...

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Using the Self-Timer
The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either
mount the ViviCam 5385 on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface.
1. Secure the ViviCam 5385 to a tripod or place it on a stable
surface.
2. Rotate the mode dial to A , P , 
 ,  ,   or   .
3. Press the 
 button to turn on the power.
4 . Toggle X / 
  until your desired self-timer mode appears on the...

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Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)
You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the ViviCam 5385. Use this mode when the proper
exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (different between light and dark) between
the subject and the background is extremely large. The EV compensation value can be set in the range
from –2.0EV to +2.0EV.
1. Rotate the mode dial to P , 
 ,  ,   or   .
2. Press the  button to turn on...

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Setting White Balance
This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your
shooting conditions.
1. Rotate the mode dial to P , 
 ,  ,    or   .
2. Press the  button to turn on the power.
3. Press 
 , then toggle X to select the [AE/AWB] menu.
4. Use T to select [W. BALANCE], then press the  button.
5. Use S or T to select the desired setting, then press the 
button to confirm.
6. To exit from the...

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USING THE MODE DIAL
Auto Mode
A (Auto) mode is the simplest way which allows you to take still pictur\
es without having to set special
functions or manual adjustments. The ViviCam 5385 sets the optimal focus\
ing and exposure.
1. Rotate the mode dial to  A mode and turn your ViviCam 5385 on
by pressing the 
 button.
2. Compose your subject within the focus frame.
3. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image. „ When you press...