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Vivitar vivicam 4100: user guide
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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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  • Page 1: Fcc Statement

    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.

  • Page 2: Read This First

    This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. The product and accessories that come with your digital camera 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.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries.
  • Page 4 Cautions Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surround- ing areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

  • Page 5: Notes On Battery Usage

    Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes de- scribed below: Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance. Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Control Panel ... 12 LED Indicators ... 13 Scene Modes ... 14 LCD Monitor Information ... 15 PREPARING YOUR VIVICAM 4100 ... 20 Installing the Batteries (Optional Accessory) .. 20 Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) ... 21 Setting the Date and Time ... 22 Choosing the Language ...
  • Page 7 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS TO YOUR COMPUTER...49 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver (for Windows 98)...50 Step 2: Connecting ViviCam 4100 to Your Computer ...51 Step 3:Downloading Recorded Images/Video Clips...52 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION...53 INSTALLING PHOTO EXPLORER...53 INSTALLING PHOTO EXPRESS...54 USER MANUAL...55 INSTALLING ADOBE ACROBAT READER...56...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview Your new stylish ViviCam 4100 delivers high quality, 2304 x 1728 resolution images using a 4.0 Megapixels CCD sensor. Using the 1.5" LTPS color image LCD monitor, you can compose images and then examine them in detail. An auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Package Contents Carefully unpack your ViviCam 4100 and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact to your dealer. ViviCam 4100 Digital Camera User’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Components Guide

    COMPONENTS GUIDE Front View 1. Battery/SD card cover 2. Shutter button 3. Power switch 4. Self-timer indicator 5. Flash 6. Microphone 7. Lens 8. Macro switch...

  • Page 11: Rear View

    Rear View 1. Strap eyelet 2. Up/Thumbnail button 3. Right/OSD On/Off button 4. Down/Flash/Delete button 5. Left/Self-timer button 6. Tripod socket 7. USB connector 8. LCD monitor 9. MENU button 10.MODE button 11.LED indicator...

  • Page 12: Control Panel

    Control Panel Thumbnail button Arrow button (Right) OSD On/Off button OK button Digital zoom button Arrow button (Up) Arrow button (Down) Flash button Delete button Arrow button (Left) Self-timer...

  • Page 13: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators I n d i c a t o r S t a t u s LED indicator None LED indicator Solid green LED indicator Blinking green LED indicator Blinking green LED indicator Solid green LED indicator Solid green Self-timer indicator Blinking red ----...

  • Page 14: Scene Modes

    Scene Modes Select the scene mode suitable for the occasion or situation. Mode 1. [ ] Auto mode 2. [ ] Sports mode 3. [ ] Night Scene mode 4. [ ] Portrait mode 5. [ ] Landscape mode 6. [ ] Backlight mode Description Select this option to leave all the adjustments to...

  • Page 15: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD Monitor Information These indicators are displayed when recording still images: 1. Scene mode ] Auto mode ] Sports mode ] Night Scene mode ] Portrait mode ] Landscape mode ] Backlight mode 2. Image quality ] Fine ] Normal ] Economy 3.
  • Page 16 These indicators are displayed when recording still images: 11. Flash mode ] Fill flash (on) ] Flash off ] Automatic flash ] Red-eye reduction 12. [ ] Self-timer mode 13. [ ] Macro mode icon 14. White balance (no indication for auto white balance) Auto ] Daylight ] Cloudy...
  • Page 17 These indicators are displayed when playing images back: 2 of 10 1. Playback mode 2. [ ] Card indicator 3. Battery level ] Fully battery level ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power 4. [ ] Protect indicator 5.
  • Page 18 These indicators are displayed when recording video clips: 12:20 Movie mode Recording indicator Video counter ] Card indicator Battery level ] Fully battery level ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power...
  • Page 19 These indicators are displayed when playing video clips back: 00:52 2 of 10 1. Playback mode 2. Battery level ] Fully battery level ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power 3. [ ] Card indicator 4. Index number of total number 5.

  • Page 20: Preparing Your Vivicam 4100

    PREPARING YOUR VIVICAM 4100 Installing the Batteries (Optional Accessory) You can use 2 AA size batteries (either Alkaline or Ni-MH) to power the camera. Battery power is convenient for capturing images or recording video clips. 1. Make sure your camera is off.

  • Page 21: Loading An Sd Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

    Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) Your ViviCam 4100 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 the SD memory card. Optional SD memory card provide removable, reusable storage for images and video clips.

  • Page 22: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time screen will be presented if/when: The camera is turned on for the first time. The camera 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 button.

  • Page 23: Attaching The Camera Strap

    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.

  • Page 24: Basic Functions

    BASIC FUNCTIONS Turning the Power On 1. Slide the POWER switch to turn the camera on. 2. The camera sounds one beep when it is initiated. Turning the Power Off Slide the POWER switch back to turn the camera off.

  • Page 25: Using The Lcd Monitor

    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.

  • Page 26: Using The Normal Mode

    Using the Normal 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.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Zoom

    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).

  • Page 28: Using The Flash

    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, the camera will retain that setting even if the camera is turned off.
  • Page 29 The table below will help to choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash Mode Fill flash (on) Flash off Automatic flash Red-eye reduction Note: In [ ] Macro mode and [ In [ ] Night Scene mode, flash photography will automatically detect the ambient lighting. If the surrounding brightness is low, the flash will fire to [ In [ ] Sports mode, Flash mode is automatically set to [...

  • Page 30: Using The Self-Timer

    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].

  • Page 31: Using The Macro Mode

    Using the Macro Mode Use [ ] Macro mode to capture a close-up of the subject, such as flowers or insects. The effective range is between 0.6m to 1.1m. 1. Move the Macro switch located on the front side of the camera to the [ ] position.

  • Page 32: Setting The Image Resolution And Quality

    Setting the Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on an SD memory card. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images.
  • Page 33 Number of Recordable Images The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the internal memory or the SD memory card at the camera’s image quality and size settings. The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject and the capacity of the memory card, or if there are files other than images, or when the recording is made while switching the picture quality/resolution.

  • Page 34: Shooting-Letting You Select Settings

    SHOOTING-LETTING YOU SELECT SETTINGS Auto Mode Using [ ] Auto mode the majority of the settings are adjusted by the camera. Simply point the subject and then shoot. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the button.

  • Page 35: Sports Mode

    Sports Mode For dynamic action choose [ ] Sports mode. This feature also letting you to capture moving subjects continuously. (16 images can be taken continuously at 1.6 sec. to 2 sec.) 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the button.

  • Page 36: Night Scene Mode

    Night Scene Mode Capturing human subjects by using [ subject and the background. The people in an evening sky or night scene are illuminated with lights from the flash while the background is captured at a slow shutter speed to prevent blurring and let the both (people and the background) appear accordingly exposure.

  • Page 37: Portrait Mode

    Portrait Mode Taking pictures by selecting [ ] Portrait mode helps you to construct portraits in which the main subject stands out sharply and clearly while indistinct background’s details. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the button.

  • Page 38: Landscape Mode

    Landscape Mode Taking images by choosing [ with the enhancement of image’s color and saturation. [ subject is between 1.1m to infinity. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the button. Press the 2.

  • Page 39: Backlight Mode

    Backlight Mode Use [ ] Backlight mode when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing their features into shadow, or when your subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the button.

  • Page 40: Movie Mode

    MOVIE MODE Using [ ] Movie mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 256 X192 pixels. 1. Press the MODE button to enter the [ 2. You can start recording a video clip by pressing the shutter button. To stop recording, press the shutter button again.

  • Page 41: Image Playback

    IMAGE PLAYBACK In [ ] Playback mode, you can view, magnify your images or play video clips back. This mode even provides thumbnail images display and slide show, allowing you to quickly search for the image that you want or play the images back one by one automatically.

  • Page 42: Magnifying Images

    Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 2.

  • Page 43: Viewing Nine Images At A Time

    Viewing Nine Images At A Time This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image. 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ 2. Press the [ ] thumbnail button and nine thumbnail images appear on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 44: Viewing Video Clips

    Viewing Video Clips To view the recorded video clips, follow the steps below: 1.Press twice the MODE button to enter [ 2. Select the video clip that you want to view by using the Automated Playback (Slide Show) Slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order as a slide show. This is a very useful and entertaining feature reviewing recorded images and for presentations.

  • Page 45: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images This feature allows you to prevent recorded images from being accidentally erased. 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ the MENU button to enter the Playback menu. 2. Select Protect by using the 3. You can select to protect single image or all images at one time by using the button , and press the Single: Protect one image at one time...

  • Page 46: Deleting Images

    DELETING IMAGES Deleting Images/Video Clips Singly You can delete a captured image or a recorded video clip at a time by pressing the [ 1. Press continuously the MODE button to enter [ The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 2.

  • Page 47: Deleting All Images/Video Clips

    Deleting All Images/Video Clips 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ the MENU button to enter the Playback menu. 2. Select Delete by using the 3. Select [All Images] by using the press the button to confirm the deletion.To cancel the action, select [Cancel].

  • Page 48: Formatting An Sd Memory Card Or Internal Memory

    Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and deletes all stored images and data. 1. Press the MENU button to enter Setup in any mode. 2. Select [Format ] by using the the sub-menu.

  • Page 49: Transferring Recorded Images/Video Clips To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS TO YOUR COMPUTER You can share recorded images/video clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the Web. Before doing these things, you need to connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable and then transfer the images/video clips.

  • Page 50: Step 1: Installing The Usb Driver (For Windows 98)

    Step 1: Installing the USB Driver (for Windows 98) The USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE. Windows 2000/ME/XP users should not install the USB driver. 1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2.

  • Page 51: Step 2: Connecting Vivicam 4100 To Your Computer

    Step 2: Connecting ViviCam 4100 to Your Computer 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera.

  • Page 52: Step 3:Downloading Recorded Images/Video Clips

    Step 3: Downloading Recorded Images/Video Clips When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “removable disk” (“untitled” disk on a Macintosh) to your computer hard disk.

  • Page 53: Software Installation

    SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Photo Explorer Ulead Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. ® Acquire images, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions; make timely modifications;...

  • Page 54: Installing Photo Express

    Installing Photo Express Ulead ® Photo Express is complete photo project software for digital images. The step-by-step workflow, visual program interface, and in-program help assist users in creating exciting photo projects. Acquire digital photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners. Organize them conveniently with the Visual Browse mode. Use hundreds of ready-to-use templates such as albums, cards, posters, slide shows, and more.

  • Page 55: User Manual

    User Manual on the CD-ROM is that you have Acrobat Reader (Adobe Reader) installed on your computer. Updates to this manual, and versions in other languages may be found on the Vivitar website (www.vivitar.com). 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 56: Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader

    INSTALLING ADOBE ACROBAT READER The CD-ROM includes a PDF (portable document format) copy of the user’s manual. To view a PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your computer. Adobe Acrobat Reader is included on the camera CD ROM.

  • Page 57: List Of Menu Options

    LIST OF MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu In the Capture menu, you can determine the conditions you would like to choose such as Size, Quality, Scene, EV, White Balance, ISO, Color, Saturation, Sharpness, and Date Imprint. Press the MENU button and then scroll through the options by using the button.
  • Page 58 Size Refer to “Setting the Image Resolution and Quality” in BASIC FUNCTIONS. Quality Refer to “Setting the Image Resolution and Quality” in BASIC FUNCTIONS. Scene Refer to “SHOOTING-LETTING YOU SELECT SETTINGS”.
  • Page 59 Your camera adjusts the exposure each scene automatically. However, when the subject is too dark or too bright, the camera adjusts the brightness or darker. This is called EV compensation. The EV compensation of your camera can be adjusted from [-2.0 EV] to [+2.0 EV] (0.5 EV step). To adjust EV, press the button and press the Effective Subjects and Set Values...

  • Page 60: White Balance

    White Balance When the brightness of the light changes, our eyes adapt the difference so that the white object remains white. For digital still cameras, they can also see the white object as white by averaging the light around the subject. The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various kinds of light that actually enters the lens.
  • Page 61 Select the photographic ISO to be used when a photograph is taken. The higher the ISO sensitivity value, the greater sensitivity, but the greater the noise. With a higher sensitivity selected, bright photographs can be taken with less light. Auto ]: Sensitivity equivalent to ISO100 ]: Sensitivity equivalent to ISO200 Color...

  • Page 62: Date Imprint

    Saturation To capture an image, the camera offers you three different degrees of color (High/Medium/Low) to match your preferrence. Your images will give a different impressons by choosing the different degrees of color. This is called Saturation. Sharpness Your camera will automatically emphazise the borders between light and dark areas of the image.

  • Page 63: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu Use the Playback menu you can create an on-camera slide show. You may also delete one or all stored images, format your SD memory card or the internal memory. 1. Press MODE button twice to enter [ Then press the MENU button to enter Playback menu. Scroll through the options by using the 2.

  • Page 64: Video Menu

    Video Menu Use the Video menu you can set EV compensation, white balance to record video clips with your preferences. Video menu items: EV and White Balance. Refer to “Capture Menu” in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS. White Balance Refer to “Capture Menu” in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS.

  • Page 65: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu You can select according to your preference for the camera settings in Setup of Capture/Video/Playback Menu. Navigate the options you wish to config- ure by using the button. Setup menu items: Date/Time, Format, Beeper, Language, LCD Brightness, Power Off, and Set to Default Date/Time Refer to “Setting the Date and Time”...

  • Page 66: Lcd Brightness

    Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. The provided languages are [English], [Français], [Deutsch],[Español], [Italiano], [ ]and[ LCD Brightness This option adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor. The brightness op- tions are [Low], [Medium], [High].

  • Page 67: Connecting Your Vivicam 4100 To Other Devices

    CONNECTING YOUR VIVICAM 4100 TO OTHER DEVICES USB Cable Computer SD Card Reader SD Card Reader PCMCIA Adapter Printer Notebook...

  • Page 68: Vivicam 4100 Specifications

    VIVICAM 4100 SPECIFICATIONS Item Image sensor Effective pixels Image size Image quality Recording media Lens LCD monitor Self-timer Zoom Exposure compensation Description 4.0 Mega Pixels Still image: 2304 x 1728 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Video clip:...
  • Page 69 I t e m White balance Auto Manual: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Sunset File formats JPG, MPG Interface USB connector Operating environment Operation: 5 Storage: -20 Power 2x AA (Alkaline, NiMH) (Optional) Dimensions Approx. 99x52x29mm Weight * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Description C~ 40 C, 15% ~90% humidity...

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