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Vivitar Vivicam 6300 User Manual

Vivitar vivicam 6300: 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: This device may not cause harmful interference, and 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 ViviCam 6300 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 and the AC power adapter. 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 and the AC power adapter.
  • 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 surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

  • Page 5: Notes On Battery Usage

    Remove the batteries if the ViviCam 6300 will not be used for an extended period of time. The batteries may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery compartment. If the batteries leak, clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and install new batteries.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ... 8 Package Contents... 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 6300... 10 Front View... 10 Rear View... 11 Mode Dial ... 12 LCD Monitor Information... 13 PREPARING YOUR VIVICAM 6300... 15 Installing the Batteries (Optional Accessory) ... 15 Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)...16...
  • Page 7 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer...47 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM VIVICAM 6300 TO COMPUTER...51 Step 1: Install the USB driver ...52 Step 2: Connect the ViviCam 6300 to your computer...53 Step 3: Download images or video clips...54 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION...55 Installing Photo Explorer...55 Installing Photo Express...56...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new ViviCam 6300! Equipped with a 6.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your ViviCam 6300 delivers good quality, 2848 x 2136 resolution images. Other features provided by the ViviCam 6300 include the following: 6.0 Megapixels A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 6.0 megapixels for good quality of images.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    AC power adapter Batteries The product and accessories that come with your ViviCam 6300 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. Products vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support.

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Vivicam 6300

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 6300 Front View 1. Shutter button 2. Flash 3. Microphone 4. Lens 5. Power button EN-10 6. Mode dial 7. Self-timer LED 8. Viewfinder window 9. PC (USB) / AV Out terminal 10.DC in 3V terminal...

  • Page 11: Rear View

    Rear View 1. Viewfinder 2. Diopter adjustment dial 3. Viewfinder LED Zoom in (telephoto) button Zoom out (wide-angle) button / Thumbnail button Playback button 6. Strap holder Arrow button (Up) Focus button Arrow button (Left) Flash button 14. Battery / SD card cover 15.

  • Page 12: Mode Dial

    Select this mode to permit full manual control over exposure, aperture and other settings. Select this mode to specify the aperture value while the ViviCam 6300 sets the corresponding shutter speed. Select this mode to specify the shutter speed while the ViviCam 6300 sets the corresponding aperture.

  • Page 13: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD Monitor Information Camera Mode 1. Mode indication ] 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...
  • Page 14 Video Mode 1. Video mode 2. Recordable movie time available 3. SD memory card indicator (if present) 4. Battery power indicator 5. Focus area Image Playback 1. Playback mode 2. SD memory card indicator (if present) 3. Battery power indicator 4.

  • Page 15: Preparing Your Vivicam 6300

    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.

  • Page 16: Using The Ac Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)

    "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.

  • Page 17: Inserting And Removing An Sd Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

    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.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Blinking green LED indicator Blinking red Self-timer indicator Blinking green EN-18 Description/Activity The ViviCam 6300 is powering up. The ViviCam 6300 is ready to record images (or movies). USB communication/transfer in progress Charging the flash. The self-timer function is activated.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    To turn the power off, press the 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.

  • Page 20: Setting The Date And Time

    To decrease a value, slide the zoom lever to the The time is displayed in 24-hours format. 4. Press the button after all fields are set. EN-20 and turn your ViviCam 6300 on by button. to switch the date types. button. button.

  • Page 21: Formatting An Sd Memory Card Or Internal Memory

    When you format an SD memory card, be aware that all data of which will be permanently erased. Protected images are also erased. To format the internal memory, do not insert a memory card into the ViviCam 6300. Otherwise, you will format the memory card.

  • Page 22: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD Monitor Your ViviCam 6300 is equipped with a 2.0" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers displayed on the monitor may vary according to the current settings.

  • Page 23: Photography Mode

    Shooting Images - The Basics 1. Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M and turn your ViviCam 6300 on by pressing the 2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame.

  • Page 24: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the ViviCam 6300, 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.

  • Page 25: Using The Zoom Function

    Using the Zoom Function This ViviCam 6300 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 optical zoom function; images appear closer by pressing the...

  • Page 26: Setting Focus

    AF Auto Focus Select auto focus for most occasions when you want the ViviCam 6300 to automatically determine the focus setting. Using auto focus any object at a range of focus is 50 cm or greater can be in focus.

  • Page 27: Using The Flash

    The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. The ViviCam 6300 has four flash modes: Auto Flash (default), Red Eye, Forced Flash and No Flash. You can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances.

  • Page 28: 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 6300 on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. 1. Secure the ViviCam 6300 to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Exposure (Ev Compensation) / Backlight Correction

    Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the ViviCam 6300. 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.

  • Page 30: Setting White Balance

    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 , SCENE , Tv , Av or M. 2. Press the button to turn on the power. 3.

  • Page 31: Using The Mode Dial

    4. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the image. Program Mode [ P ] In the P (Program) mode, the ViviCam 6300 automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still images. You can adjust other functions, such as flash mode or continuous shooting mode.

  • Page 32: [Tv] Shutter Speed Priority Photography Mode

    If you set a fast shutter speed, you can capture images of moving subjects that look as if they are still. If you set a slow shutter speed, you can capture images that give the impression that the subject is in motion. 1. Rotate the mode dial to Tv and turn your ViviCam 6300 on by pressing the button.

  • Page 33: [M] Manual Mode

    In manual mode, the aperture value and the shutter speed can be varied individually. This can be useful for compensating tricky lighting conditions, for getting creative results or for capturing night-time scenes. 1. Rotate the mode dial to M and turn your ViviCam 6300 on by pressing the button.

  • Page 34: Advanced Shooting

    This mode is used for continuous shooting. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. 1. Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M and turn your ViviCam 6300 on by pressing the In A (Auto) Mode, press 2. Press , then use to select the [Mode2] menu.

  • Page 35: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb)

    Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) In this mode, the ViviCam 6300 automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter button once. AEB settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to extend the adjustment range.

  • Page 36: Selecting The Metering Mode

    You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1. Rotate the mode dial to P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M and turn your ViviCam 6300 on by pressing the 2. Press , then use to select the [Mode2] menu.

  • Page 37: Playback Mode - The Basics

    PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS Viewing Images You can display the still images you have just captured at a time. 1. Press the button to turn on the ViviCam 6300. 2. Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 38: 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. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio. 1. Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 39: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image. 1. Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the button once.

  • Page 40: Slideshow Display

    Slideshow Display The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order. This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations. 1. Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2.

  • Page 41: Resizing An Image

    Resizing an Image You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes: 2848 x 2136 pixel, 2272 x 1704 pixel, 1600 x 1200 pixel and 640 x 480 pixel. 1. Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 42: Video Mode

    The zoom function of optical zoom (3x) can be activated before you start to record video clips. Pressing the button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press the display changes in the following order: Focus Frame On EN-42 mode and turn your ViviCam 6300 Indicators Off 00:49 button, the Composition Line On...

  • Page 43: Playing Back Video Clips

    Playing Back Video Clips You can play back recorded video clips. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during the video playback. 1. Press the (Playback) button. 2. Use to go through the images until the video clip you want to play back is displayed.

  • Page 44: Playback Mode - Advanced Features

    NTSC/PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the ViviCam 6300, then turn all connected devices off. 1. Connect one end of the A/V cable to the A/V terminal of the ViviCam 6300.

  • Page 45: Deleting Images/Video Clips

    Please note that the deleted images or video clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before deleting a file. 1. Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE , Tv , Av , M or your ViviCam 6300 on by pressing the 2. Press the button.

  • Page 46: Protecting Images/Video Clips

    Protecting Images/Video Clips Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. In (Playback) mode, use To view the previous image, press the To view the next image, press the 3.

  • Page 47: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. DPOF support also lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed.
  • Page 48 Step Figure Procedure Print Paper Standard Size button to confirm. Borderless Standard [Size]: Cancel Select : Set : [Borderless]: [Cancel]: more detailed settings. * The [Print Info] screen is displayed. Print : Select : Set : Cancel : Print Info Quantity * After the print settings finished, the printer icon will be displayed as With...
  • Page 49 Step Figure Procedure Print Print * The “Transferring” screen is displayed. Cancel Total: 2 Select : Set : This starts printing and displays the message “Transferring” on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after the printing finished. T r a n s f e r r i n g Cancel : * To cancel printing: Print...
  • Page 50 Procedure Step Figure Print Paper button to print. Size Standard Borderless Standard [Size]: Cancel Set : Select : [Borderless]: [Cancel]: Print Print Cancel Total: 2 * The “Transferring” screen is displayed. Set : Select : This starts printing and displays the message “Transferring” on the monitor screen.

  • Page 51: Transferring Files From Vivicam 6300 To Computer

    TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR VIVICAM 6300 TO COMPUTER After using USB cable to establish a USB connection between the ViviCam 6300 and your computer, you can use your computer to share recorded images or video clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the Web.

  • Page 52: Step 1: Install The Usb Driver

    Driver”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 3. After the USB driver has been installed, restart your computer. Installation on MAC OS 9.0 For Mac OS 9.0 or higher, the computer will automatically recognize the ViviCam 6300 and load its own USB drivers. EN-52...

  • Page 53: Step 2: Connect The Vivicam 6300 To Your Computer

    Step 2: Connect the ViviCam 6300 to your computer 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your ViviCam 6300 on by pressing the button. 2. Press to select the [Set-up2] menu, then use Mode]. 3. Use to select [PC], then press the 4.

  • Page 54: Step 3: Download Images Or Video Clips

    Step 3: Download images or video clips When the ViviCam 6300 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”...

  • Page 55: Editing Software Installation

    E-mail, Print, Slideshow Presentations. It is an indispensable all-in-one tool for owners of ViviCam 6300, WebCams, DV camcorders, scanners, or anyone who strives to effectively organize a large collection of digital media.

  • Page 56: Installing Photo Express

    Acquire digital photos effortlessly from ViviCam 6300 or scanners. Organize them conveniently with the Visual Browse mode. Use hundreds of ready-to-use templates such as albums, cards, posters, slideshows, and more.

  • Page 57: 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 ViviCam 6300 CD ROM. Using Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can read the user’s manual and print sections of interest.

  • Page 58: User Manual

    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 ViviCam 6300 into the CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.

  • Page 59: Using The Vivicam 6300 As A Pc Camera

    USING THE VIVICAM 6300 AS A PC CAMERA Your ViviCam 6300 can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the ViviCam 6300 for...

  • Page 60: Step 2: Connect The Vivicam 6300 To Your Computer

    5. Position the ViviCam 6300 steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod. When using this ViviCam 6300 as a PC camera, it is necessary to install the battery into the ViviCam 6300. Step 3: Run your application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting) To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconferencing: 1.

  • Page 61: Menu Options

    Exit : 1 / 3 Set : 1. Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M and turn your ViviCam 6300 on. 2. Press , then use to select the [Mode1] / [Mode2] / [Mode3] menu.
  • Page 62 Item Functional Description Capture Sets the recording method at the time of taking pictures. Mode Single Burst In P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M Mode Mode1 Item Image Size Quality W. Balance EN-62 Functional Description Refer to “Camera Menu - In A (Auto) Mode” in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS.
  • Page 63 Mode1 Item Functional Description Sets the sensitivity for taking pictures. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure isincreased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixilated (grainer) the image will appear. *Auto / 50 / 100 / 200 Mode2 Item Functional Description...
  • Page 64 Sets the level of image sharpness. High Medium To capture an image, your ViviCam 6300 offers you three different degrees of color to match with your preference. Your images will demonstrate different impression by selecting different degrees of color. This is called “Saturation”.

  • Page 65: Video Menu

    Digital Zoom Set : Exit : 1 / 2 1. Rotate the mode dial to mode and turn your ViviCam 6300 on. 2. Press , then use to select the option item, then press the 3. Use to select the desired setting, and press the 4.

  • Page 66: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu In the (Playback) menu, set which settings are to be used for playback. Playback1 Playback2 Slide Show SLIDE SHOW Protect Set : Exit : 1 / 2 1. Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2.
  • Page 67 Normal Economy Copy To Card Allows you to copy your files from the ViviCam 6300’s internal memory to a memory card. Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some COPY files in internal memory.

  • Page 68: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu This feature allows you to set up the default settings by preference for using your ViviCam 6300. Set-up1 Set-up2 Set-up3 Set-up1 Format USB Mode NTSC Beeper Louder Date & Time m/d/y LCD Brightness Y/M/D Language English Auto Shut Down...
  • Page 69 The adjustment range is from -5 to +5. Auto Shut Down If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the ViviCam 6300 is automatically turned off. This feature is useful to reduce battery wear.

  • Page 70: Connecting The Vivicam 6300 To Other Devices

    CONNECTING THE VIVICAM 6300 TO OTHER DEVICES AV Cable USB Cable Computer SD Card Reader SD Card Reader PCMCIA Adapter Printer Notebook EN-70...

  • Page 71: Vivicam 6300 Specifications

    VIVICAM 6300 SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image Sensor Effective pixels 6.0 Mega pixels Image size Still image: 2848 x 2136, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 Video clip: 320 x 240 Image quality Still image: Fine, Normal, Economy...

  • Page 72: Appendix

    * The battery cover is not closed properly. * The AC power adapter (optional) is disconnected. * The function of Auto Shut Down in ViviCam 6300 (Setup) mode has been activated. suddenly powers down. * The battery has run out.

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