Vivitar Vivicam 6300 Users Manual

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Rear View
1. Viewfinder
2. Diopter adjustment dial
3. Viewfinder LED
4.
 / Zoom in (telephoto) button
 / Zoom out (wide-angle) button
/ Thumbnail button
5.Playback button
6. Strap holder
7.SArrow button (Up)
 / Focus button
8.WArrow button (Left)
Flash button9.XArrow button (Right)
Self-timer button
10.TArrow button (Down)
Exposure compensation button
11.
Delete button
Display button
12.OK button
13.Menu button
14. Battery / SD card cover
15. Tripod socket
16. LCD monitor  
						

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Mode Dial
You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achieve
the desired effect.
ModeDescription
1.Power button Press to turn on/off the power.
2.PProgram Select this mode to permit the shutter speed and aperture
to be set automatically.
3.AAutoSelect this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action.
4.VideoSelect this mode to record video clips.
5.SetupSelect this mode to adjust VIVICAM 6300 settings.
6.MManualSelect this mode to permit full manual control over exposure,
aperture and other settings.
7.AvAperture prioritySelect this mode to specify the aperture value while the ViviCam 6300
sets the corresponding shutter speed.
8.TvShutter speed prioritySelect this mode to specify the shutter speed while the ViviCam6300
sets the corresponding aperture.
9.      SCENESCENE Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under 4 special
conditions.
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LCD Monitor Information
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„ Camera Mode
1. Mode indication
[  P] Program Mode
[  A]Auto Mode
[ 
] Video Mode
[ M ] Manual  Mode
[ Av] Aperture priority Mode
[ Tv] Shutter speed priority
[SCENE]SCENE Mode
2. Image quality
[ 
] Fine
[  
] Normal
[  
] Economy
3. Image size
[ 
 ] 2848 x 2136
[ 
 ] 2272 x 1704
[ 
 ] 1600 x 1200
[ 
 ] 640 x 480
4. Possible number of shots
5. Internal memory/SD memory
card indicator[ 
 ] Status of internal memory
[ 
SD ] Status of SD memory card
6. Remaining battery status
[ 
 ] Full battery power
[ 
 ] Medium battery power
[ 
 ] Low battery power
[ 
 ] No battery power
7. Self-timer mode
[ 
] OFF
[ 
] 2 sec. delay
[ 
] 10 sec. delay
[ 
10+2] 10+2 sec. delay
8. White balance
Auto
[ 
] Daylight
[ 
] Cloudy[  
] Tungsten
[  
] Fluorescent
9. Capture mode indicator
[  
X1] Single
[  
] Burst
[ 
 ] AEB
10. Date
11. Zoom status
12. Focus area
13. Focus indicator
 (no indication for auto focus)
[ 
] Macro
[ 
] Infinity
[ AF] Auto focus
14. Flash mode
 [ 
] Auto Flash (Default)
 [ 
] Red Eye
 [  
] Forced flash
 [ 
] No Flash
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„ Video Mode
1. Video mode
2. Recordable movie time available
3. SD memory card indicator (if present)
4. Battery power indicator
5. Focus area
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„ Image Playback
1. Playback mode
2. SD memory card indicator (if present)
3. Battery power indicator
4. Playback information
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„ Video Playback
1. Playback mode
2. Video mode
3. SD memory card indicator (if present)
4. Battery power indicator
5. Playback indicator
6. Playback information
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PREPARING THE VIVICAM 6300
Installing the Batteries (Optional Accessory)
You can use 2 AA size batteries to power the ViviCam 6300. Make sure that the power of the ViviCam 6300
is off before inserting or removing the batteries.
1. Make sure the ViviCam 6300 is turned off.
2. Open the battery cover.
3. Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the
illustration.
4. Close the battery cover.
„To remove the batteries, turn the ViviCam 6300 off before
removingbatteries and hold the ViviCam 6300 with the battery
cover facing upward, then open the battery cover.
„ Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover.  
						

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Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)
Use of the AC power adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or
connect the ViviCam 6300 to a PC.
1. Make sure your ViviCam 6300 is turned off.
2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the
camera jack labeled DC IN 3.0V.
3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet.
„Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the ViviCam 6300. Damage caused by the use of an
incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.
„To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your
images to the computer, use the AC power adapter as a power supply.
„The AC power adapter can only be used to power the ViviCam 6300. Batteries cannot be charged inside the
ViviCam 6300.  
						

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Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)
The ViviCam 6300 comes with 16MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured still images or
video clips in the ViviCam 6300. Moreover, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an
optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files.
1. Make sure your ViviCam 6300 is turned off before inserting or
removing a memory card.
2. Open the SD memory card cover.
3. Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in
the illustration.
4. Close the battery/SD memory card cover.
„To remove the SD memory card, make sure the ViviCam
6300 is turned off. Press lightly on the edge of the memory
card and it will eject.
„Be sure to format an SD memory card with this ViviCam 6300 before using
it. Refer to section in the manual titled “Formatting an SD Memory Card
or Internal Memory” for further details.
„To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD card,
you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card)
to “LOCK”.
„To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card.
„The ViviCam 6300, like most digital cameras will automatically use a
memory card if it is inserted into the memory card slot. This is called
“card preference”. Data stored in internal memory will not be accessible
if a memory card is present. To again access your data stored in internal
memory, simply remove the SD card.  
						

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Attaching the Camera Strap
Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.
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LED Indicators
IndicatorStateDescription/Activity
LED indicator Solid red The ViviCam 6300 is powering up.
Solid greenThe ViviCam 6300 is ready to record images (or movies).
LED indicator Blinking green USB communication/transfer in progress
LED indicator Blinking redCharging the flash.
Self-timer indicatorBlinking green The self-timer function is activated.  
						

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GETTING STARTED
Turning the Power On/Off
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„Press the  button until the ViviCam 6300 turns on.
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„To turn the power off, press the 
 button again.
Choosing the Screen Language
When the ViviCam 6300 is turned on for the first time, a language-selection screen will be displayed in
the monitor. Follow the steps below to choose the desired language.
1. Rotate the mode dial to 
 and turn your ViviCam 6300 on by
pressing the  button.
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„The [Set-up1] menu is displayed.
2. Use T to select [Language], then press the 
 button.
3. Use S or T to select the language you want.
4. Press the 
 button to confirm.
Set-up1
Set :
Date & Time
Languagem/d/y Louder
EnglishY/M/D
Set-up3 Set-up2Format
Beeper
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Set :
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Setting the Date and Time
Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time.
1. Rotate the mode dial to 
 and turn your ViviCam 6300 on by
pressing  the  button.
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„The [Set-up1] menu is displayed.
2. Use T to select [Date & Time], then press the 
 button.
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„ You may press W or X to switch the date types.
3. Press the W / X buttons to select Year, Month, Day and Time
fields.
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„ To increase a value, press the S button.
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„ To decrease a value, slide the zoom lever to the T button.
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„ The time is displayed in 24-hours format.
4. Press the 
 button after all fields are set.
Set-up1
Set :
Date & Time
Languagem/d/y Louder
EnglishY/M/D
Set-up3 Set-up2
Format
Beeper
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Set :
Date & Time
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