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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL...
  • Page 2 FCC STATEMENT (For customGrs in USA) 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 3 READ THIS FIRST TradGmark Information • Microsoft ® and Windows _ are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Pentium ® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. • Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. • is a trademark. •...
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered camera, turn the power OFF and remove batteries and the AC power adapter. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock.
  • Page 5 Cautions Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or -) of the terminals. Insert the batteries with their 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 6 NotGs on Battery UsagG When you use the batteries, carefully read and strictly observe Safety Instructions and the notes described 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...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents INTRODUCTION ............ PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ........Package Contents ..........Shooting Images ..........Setting Image Resolution and Quality ....26 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 5388 ..10 Using the Zoom Function ........Front View ............Using the Flash ............ Rear View ............Setting Focus ............
  • Page 8 PLAYBACK MODE -THE BASICS ....INSTALLING ADOBE ACROBAT READER ..59 Viewing images ........... USER MANUAL ..........Magnifying images ..........Thumbnaii Display ..........USING VIVICAM 5388 AS A PC CAMERA ..6! Slideshow Display ..........Step 1: InstaII tile PC camera driver ....Resizing an Image ..........
  • Page 9: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new ViviCam 5388! Equipped with a 5.0 Megapixet sensor, your camera delivers high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images. Other features provided by the camera include the following: • USB connection • 5.0 Megapixels A high-resolution sensor provides...
  • Page 10: Package Contents

    PackagG ContGnts Carefully unpack your kit box 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 your dealer. Common Product Components: • ViviCam 5388 Digital Camera...
  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Vivicam

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM S388 Front ViGw Shutter release button Microphone 2. Flash 7. PC / AV terminal 3. Power switch 8. DC input terminal Mode dial 9. Lens 5. Self-timer EN-IO...
  • Page 12: Rear View

    RGar Vi_v ® ® I. LED indicator 8. Strap holder _ / C_ Zoom in (telephoto) button 9. Y Arrow button (Down) _/[] Zoom out (wide-angle) button Exposure compensation button 3. BE] Playback button I0. _1_Arrow button (Left) _. Flash button 4.
  • Page 13: Mode Dtat

    ModG Dial You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achieve desired effect. ® © © Mode Description Program select this mode to permit the shutter speed and aperture to be set manually. •...
  • Page 14: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD Monitop InfoPmation • Camera Mode 1. Mode indication 6. Memory status [ P ] Program Mode 1_ : Built-in memory ] Portrait Mode (without card) ] Landscape Mode : SD memory card ] Sport Mode 7. Battery and AC adapter ] Night Mode ] Full battery power ] Setup Mode...
  • Page 15 • Movie Mode 1. Movie mode 2. Flash mode 3. Recordable movie time available 4. Memory status 5. Battery power and AC adapter indicator 6. Focus area 7. Zoom bar • Image Playback 1. Playback mode 2. Number of image 3.
  • Page 16 • Movie Playback 1. Playback mode 2. Movie mode 3. Number of movie Memory status 5. Battery power and AC adapter indicator Index number of total number 7. Elapsed time 8. Date 9. Time 10. Play/Pause indicator EN-!5...
  • Page 17: Preparing Vivicam 5388

    PREPARING VIVlCAM S388 Installing the Batteries You can use 2 AA size batteries (alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeabte) to power the camera. Make sure that the power of ViviCam 5388 is off before inserting or removing the batteries. 1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
  • Page 18: Using The Ac Adapter (Optional Accessory)

    Using thG AC AdaptGP (Optional AccGssoPg) of the adapter is recommended if you intend to use monitor for a long time or connect camera to a PC. Make sure your camera is off. Connect of the AC adapter to the camera input terminal...
  • Page 19: Inserting And Removing An Sd Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

    Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) ViviCam 5388 comes with 8MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. You can also expand memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory...
  • Page 20: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Attaching thG Cam6ra Strap • Attach the strap as shown in the illustration. EN-!9...
  • Page 21: Getting Started

    GE3-rlNG STARTED Turning the Power On/Off • Press the power switch until ViviCam 5388 turns on. • To turn the power off, press the power switch again. EN-20...
  • Page 22: Choosing The Screen Language

    Choosing thG ScrG_n LanguagG Follow the steps below to choose the desired language. 1. Rotate the mode dial to _ and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. [Set-up1] is displayed. 3. Use the four-way controller (V) to select [Language], then press...
  • Page 23: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting thG DatG and TimG Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time. 1. Rotate the mode dial to e_, and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. [Set-up1] is displayed. Use the four-way controller to select [Date...
  • Page 24: Internal Memory

    Formatting an SD MGmorg Card or IntGrnal MGmorg The term "Formatting" means preparing an "SD memory card" to record images; this process is also called "initialization". This utility formats an SD memory card or the internal memory and erases all stored images and data.
  • Page 25: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using thG LCD Monitor Your camera is equipped with a 2.4" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay recorded images/movie clips or adjust menu settings. mode icons, text numbers displayed the monitor vary according to the current settings.
  • Page 26: Photography Mode

    PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shooting ImagGs p, _, _,, _, or_-,- 1. Rotate the mode dial to _, and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. Compose the image on the LCD monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame. 3.
  • Page 27: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    Setting Image Resolution and Qualitg As you get to know ViviCam 5388, 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...
  • Page 28: Using The Zoom Function

    Using thG Zoom Function This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom. The tens 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 button, or smaller away by pressing the _0...
  • Page 29: Using The Flash

    Using thG 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 rhode dial to _, e,_o _I_, _,, or _.
  • Page 30: Setting Focus

    S_"ting Focus Images can be captured with the focus determined automatically using auto focus. You may over-ride auto focus and specify [_I_] macro or [_,] infinity. 1. Rotate the mode dial to _, _iL, _, or JR. 2. Press the power switch to turn on the power.
  • Page 31: Capture Mode

    CapturG ModG Burst This mode is used for continuous shooting. 3 pictures are taken continuously once the shutter release button is pressed. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 1. Rotate the mode dial to _, o_, _,, or J_.
  • Page 32: Auto Bracket

    Auto BrackGt In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter release button once. Auto Bracket settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to extend the adjustment range.
  • Page 33: Seif-Timer

    Sdf-TimGr The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. 1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2.
  • Page 34 The table below will help you choose the appropriate self-timer mode: 2 sec. Self-timer The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter is pressed. This mode is useful for preventing camera shake. I0 sec. Self-timer The image is captured about t0 seconds after the shutter is pressed.
  • Page 35: Adjusting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)

    Adjusting thG _xposurG (EV CompGnsation) You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (difference between bright and dark areas) between the subject and the background is extremely high.
  • Page 36: Setting White Balance

    Se-tting WhitG BalancG This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions. 1. Rotate the mode dial to p, o_, _L,, €4_, or _. 2. Press the power switch to turn on the power. 3.
  • Page 37: Using The Mode Dial

    USING THE MODE DIAL Auto ModG [ _ ] (Auto) mode is the simplest and allows you to take still pictures without having to set special functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure. 1. Rotate the mode dial to _ and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.
  • Page 38: Portrait Mode

    Portrait ModG [ _ ] Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus. 1. Rotate the mode dial to _ and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. Compose your subject within the focus frame. Press the shutter release button...
  • Page 39: Sport Mode [€_]

    Sport ModG [ _ ] This mode allows you to shoot fast moving objects. 1. Rotate the mode dial to _ and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. Compose your subject within the focus frame. Press the shutter release button to capture...
  • Page 40: Playback Mode -The Basics

    PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS; Viewing Images display the still images by one. Rotate mode dial or _ turn by pressing your camera power switch. Press the I'_ button. image • last recorded appears the LCD monitor screen. • Basic information is shown indicators...
  • Page 41: Magnifying Images

    Magnifging 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 r_q button. •...
  • Page 42: Thumbnaii Display

    Thumbnail Displag This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor screen simultaneously so you may search for a particular image. 1. Press the []E] button. • The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen.
  • Page 43: Slideshow Display

    Slideshow Displag The slideshow 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 [:_E] b utton. • The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen. 2.
  • Page 44: Resizing An Image

    RGsizing an ImagG You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes: 2048 x I536 pixel, 1280 x 960 pixe( and 640 x 480 pixe(. 1. Press the DE] button. • The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen.
  • Page 45: Movie Mode

    MOVIE MODE RscoPding MoviG Clips This mode allows to record movie clips with sound built-in microphone. Rotate mode dial to _ turn your camera pressing the power switch. Press the shutter release button to start recording. To stop recording, press the shutter release button...
  • Page 46: Playing Back Movie Clips

    Plaging Back MoviG Clips You can play back the recorded movie clips on the LCD monitor screen. However, the sound recorded with movie clips can only be played back on a TV or on a computer. 1. Press the []E] button. 2.
  • Page 47: Playback Mode - Advanced Features

    PLAYBACK MODE -ADVANCED FEATURE5 Plaging Back Still Imagss/MoviG Clips on TV You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any device, make sure to select NTSC/PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect...
  • Page 48: Deieting Images/Movie Clips

    DslGting ImagGs/MoviG Clips Use this function to delete one or al! images/movie clips stored SD memory card or the internal memory. Please note that the deleted images or movie clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before deleting file. p, _., 1.
  • Page 49: Protecting Images/Movie Clips

    PPotGcting ImagGs/MoviG Clips Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Press the [_3 button. • The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen. 2. In the BE3 mode, use the four-way controller (4_-) to select...
  • Page 50: Connecting To A Pictbridge-Compatible Printer

    ConnGcting to a PictBridgG-CompatiblG PrintGr 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 screen and controls. Connecting the camera to the printer 1.
  • Page 51 Printing images When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge-compatibie printer, the [Printing Mode Select] screen is displayed on the LCD monitor screen. Use the four-way controller (AV) to select the print mode. In [Print] Mode: Lets you print the specified image with PictBridge.
  • Page 52 4. After Print Setting is set, the print icon I_ is marked on the displayed image. You can still use the four-way controller (_1_-) to change image if you like, then press the OK button. 5. Use four-way controller (AV) to access paper selection...
  • Page 53 In [Print All] Mode: Lets you print att images with PictBridge. 1. if you wish to print all the images stored in the camera, you may choose [Print AIi] in [Printing Mode Select[. 2. To set Print Settings, follow steps 2 to 6 in [Print] Mode.(EN-5O) EN-52...
  • Page 54: Transferring Files From Your Vivicam

    TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR VIVICAM 5388 TO COMPUTER After using USB cable to establish a USB connection between the camera 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 55: Step 1: Install The Usb Driver

    Step I: Install the USB driver • Installation on Windows 98 & 98SE The USB driver on the supptied CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE. Windows 2000/ME/XP users need not install the USB driver. 1. insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 56 5tGp 2: Connect ViviCam 5388 to gour computer 1. Rotate the mode dial to _ and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. Press the four-way controller (IP,) to select the [Set-up2] menu, then use the four-way controller (V) to select [USB Mode].
  • Page 57: Step 2: Connect Vivicam 5388 To Your Computer 55 Step 3: Downloading Images Or Movie Clips

    StGp 3: Downloading imagGs oP moviG clips When the ViviCam 5388 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 58: Editing Software Installation

    EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Photo ExplorGr Uiead® Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. Acquire photos, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions;...
  • Page 59: Installing Photo Express

    Installing Photo ExprGss 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...
  • Page 60: 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 ViviCam 5388 CD-ROM. Using Adobe Acrobat Reader,...
  • Page 61: User Manual

    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 ViviCam 5388 into the CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.
  • Page 62: Step 1: Instaii Tile Pc Camera Driver

    USING VWICAM 5388 AS A PC CAMERA Your ViviCam 5388 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 ViviCam 5388 for videoconferencing, your computer system must include...
  • Page 63 StGp 2: Connect ViviCam 5388 to gour computer 1. Rotate the mode dial to _ and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. Press the four-way controller (k,) to select the [Set-up2] menu, then use the four-way controller (V) to select [USB Mode].
  • Page 64: Step 3: Run Your Application Software (I.e. Yahoo Messenger)

    StGp 3: Run gouP application softwaPG (i.G. Yahoo MGssengeP) Yahoo Messenger is a free application available at www.yahoo.com. After installing the TWAIN driver in your Windows operating system, restart your computer. can then use your ViviCam 5388 as a web cam al!owing others to see you online.
  • Page 65: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS CamGra Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing stil! images. p, _, .i ¢,, or_ 1. Rotate the mode dial to _, and turn your camera Press the [] button, then use the four-way controller (_1_-) to select the [Model]...
  • Page 66 • Inthe_ Mode Image Size Sets the size of the image that will be captured, Refer to the section in this manual titled "Setting Image Resolution and Quality" (EN-26)for further details, 2560 x I920 2048xi536 I280 x 960 640 x 480 Quality Sets the quality (compression...
  • Page 67 • in thep, _, _i,, '_,,orJ_"Mode. • Model settings Refer to the section in this manual titled "Setting Image Resolution and Quality" (EN-26) Image Size for further details. Refer to the section in this manual titled "Setting Image Resolution and Quality" (EN-26) Quality for further details.
  • Page 68 • Mode2 settings Metering You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure determine the exposure. Center-weighted: Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater wieght to the subject matter at the center. Spot: The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen...
  • Page 69 • Mode3 settings Color Sets the color of the image that will be captured. FullColor Black & White Sepia Sharpness Sets the level of image sharpness. High Medium Saturation To capture an image, your camera offers you three different degrees of color.
  • Page 70: Movie Menu

    MoviG MGnu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording movie clips. 1. Rotate the mode dial to _ and turn your camera 2. Press the [] button. 3. Press the four-way controller (AV) to select the option item.
  • Page 71: Playback Menu

    Plagback MGnu In the _ menu, you may choose the settings used for playback. 1. Press the [_ button. • The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen. 2. Press the [] button, then use the four-way controller (AV) to select the [Playback1] / [Playback2] menu. 3.
  • Page 72 • Playback1 Slide Show You can play back recorded images in order with a selected interval time. This function is useful for checking your images or for presentations, etc. SLIDe Refer to the section in this manual titled "Slideshow Display" (EN-42) for further details.
  • Page 73 • Playback2 Resize Changes the size of a recorded image. Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image. Only resizing to a smaller size is available. Refer to the section in this manual titled "Resizing an Image" (EN-43) for further details 2048 x I536 1280 x 960...
  • Page 74: Setup Menu

    Setup MGnu This feature allows you to choose your default settings for using your camera. 1. Rotate the mode dial to _ mode and turn your camera 2. Press the four-way controller (41P,) to select the [Set-up1] / [Set-up2] / [Set-up3] menu.
  • Page 75 • Set-up1 settings Format Erases all images and reformats the SD memory card loaded in your camera. Protected (mages are also erased. SD memory card cannot be formatted if it is write-protected. Refer to the section in this manual titled "Formatting an SD Memory Card...
  • Page 76 • Set-up2 settings _ _iona| oesc_i_ion ..USB Mode Allows a choice of one of the following modes for further settings. _,,_8 PC / PictBridge / PC CAM Sets video output of the camera for matching the video output system of the equipment that you are going to connect to the camera.
  • Page 77 • Set-up3 settings Reset Number. Sets whether or not to reset the file number when you take photographs. This creates new folder. The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from number 000I. If you want to reset the file number, be sure that no images are recorded in the...
  • Page 78: Connecting Vivicam 5388 To Other

    CONNECTING VIVICAM 5388 TO OTHER DEVICE5 Card Re_det Compu_r Cable PictBridge Cable Memory Card AV Cable PCMCIA Adapter Notebook EN-77...
  • Page 79: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image Sensor Effective pixets 5.0 Mega pixels Image size Stil! image: 2560 x t920, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960,640 x 480 Movie clip: 320 x 240 Image quality Still image: Fine / Normal / Economy Movie image: QVGA Recording media Approx.
  • Page 80 Item Description Self-timer I0 sec., 2 sec., 10+2 sec. self-timer Exposure compensation -2.0EV- +2.0EV (in 1/3 EV increments) White balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent Auto, 64, I00, 200 Interface DC IN terminal, PC/AV terminal Power 2 x AA (alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeabte) batteries AC-DC Adapter...
  • Page 81: Appendix

    APPENDIX • Troubleshooting Guide _lUt|_ns CO rec_Ve_Acti_ _ Power does not turn * The batteries have run out. * Load new or fully charged batteries. * The batteries are not oriented correctly. * Load the batteries in the correct • The battery cover is not closed properly, direction.
  • Page 82 Flash does not fire. * Flash off is selected in flash mode. Select a different flash mode. • 10+2 sec. Self-timer is selected in Select [AF] in the [Capture Mode], self-timer mode, Switch the mode dial to another • The [Capture Mode] is set to [Burst] or mode.
  • Page 83 • Possible Number of Recordable Image The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the internal memory and the SD memory card. The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject, the capacity of the memory card, if there are files other than images or when the recording is made while switching the picture quality or resolution.

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