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Summary of Contents for Vivitar Vivicam 5100
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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 surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
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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 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 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 5100 ... 20 Installing the Batteries ... 20 Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) ... 21 Setting the Date and Time ... 22 Choosing the Language ... - Page 7 CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER...49 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS TO YOUR COMPUTER...51 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver...52 Step 2: Connecting the ViviCam 5100 to Your Computer...53 Step 3: Downloading Recorded Images/Video Clips...54 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION...55 Installing Photo Explorer...55 Installing Photo Express...56...
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Page 8: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Overview Your new stylish ViviCam 5100 delivers high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images using a 5.0 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
Carefully unpack your camera 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. Digital Camera ViviCam 5100 User’s Manual USB Cable... -
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 Indicator Status 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 ---- ---- (1) The camera sounds one beep. (Sec) The self-timer sounds 10 beeps for 10 seconds, 5 beeps for 5 seconds. Description/Activity The camera is powering up The camera is powered and ready... -
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.
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Page 20: Preparing Your Vivicam 5100
PREPARING YOUR VIVICAM 5100 Installing the Batteries You can use 2 AA size batteries (Ni-MH recommended) to power ViviCam 5100. 1. Make sure your ViviCam 5100 is off. 2. Slide the battery/SD card cover lock. 3. Insert the batteries according to the correct polarity marks (+ or -). -
Page 21: Loading An Sd Memory Card (Optional Accessory)
Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) Your ViviCam 5100 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 an SD memory card. Optional SD memory cards provide removable, reusable storage for images and video clips. -
Page 22: Setting The Date And Time
The Date/Time screen will be presented if/when: ViviCam 5100 is turned on for the first time. ViviCam 5100 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 ViviCam 5100 on. 2. ViviCam 5100 sounds one beep when it is initialized. Turning the Power Off Slide the POWER switch back to turn ViviCam 5100 off. -
Page 25: Using The Lcd Monitor
The mode icons, text and numbers that are displayed on the LCD monitor may vary according to the current settings. 1. Slide the POWER switch to turn ViviCam 5100 on. 2. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery. -
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
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, ViviCam 5100 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 [...
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Page 30: Using The Self-Timer
5 seconds. The self-timer lamp starts blinking relatively slow for the first 7 seconds or the first 2 seconds and then blinking rapidly for the last 3 seconds. 1. Secure ViviCam 5100 to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2. Slide the POWER switch to turn ViviCam 5100 on. -
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
These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on an SD memory card. As you get to know ViviCam 5100, 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.
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Page 34: Shooting-Letting You Selects E T T I N G
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 a sequence of 2 frames in rapid succession. 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 [ main 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 improve the overall 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 the background’s details are out of focus. 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 320 x 240 pixels. 1. Press the MODE button to enter the [ 2. You can start recording a video clip by pressing the shutter button. 3. -
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 the MODE button twice 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 the MODE button twice 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 the MODE button twice 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 for 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 the MODE button twice to enter [ the MENU button to enter the Playback menu. 2. Select Protect by using the 3. You can protect a single image or all of the 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 Individual Images or Video Clips You can delete a captured image or a recorded video clip at a time by pressing the [ 1. Continuously press 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 the MODE button twice 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: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compliant Printer
Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can connect ViviCam 5100 directly to a printer that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. Connecting the camera to the printer Connect one end of the USB cable to a PictBridge compliant printer. - Page 50 3. Select [Print Size] to set the size of image you wish to print. The options may vary depending on the type of printer being used. Press 4. Select [Paper Type] to choose the type of paper you wish to use. The options may vary depending on the type of printer being used.
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Page 51: 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 ViviCam 5100 to your computer using the USB cable and then transfer the images/video clips. -
Page 52: Step 1: Installing The Usb Driver
Step 1: Install the USB Driver Installation on Windows 98 & 98SE 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 53: Step 2: Connecting The Vivicam 5100 To Your Computer
Step 2: Connect the ViviCam 5100 to Your Computer 1. Turn ViviCam 5100 on. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connector on ViviCam 5100. -
Page 54: Step 3: Downloading Recorded Images/Video Clips
Step 3: Downloading Recorded Images/Video Clips When ViviCam 5100 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”... -
Page 55: Editing Software Installation
SOFTW SOFTW SOFTWARE INST ARE INST ARE INSTALLA ARE INST ALLA ALLATION ALLA SOFTW SOFTW ARE INST ALLA Installing Photo Explorer Ulead 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; make timely modifications;... -
Page 56: 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, slideshows, and more. -
Page 57: 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. Using Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can read the user’s manual and print sections of interest. -
Page 58: User's 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 59: Using Vivicam 5100 As A Pc Camera
USING VIVICAM 5100 AS A PC CAMERA Your ViviCam 5100 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 digital camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below:... -
Page 60: Step 2: Connect Vivicam 5100 To Your Computer
* The LCD monitor will turn off automatically for the purpose of power-saving. 7. Position ViviCam 5100 steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod. Note: When using this digital camera as a PC camera, it is necessary to install the battery into the digital camera. -
Page 61: 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 62 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 63 Your ViviCam 5100 adjusts the exposure each scene automatically. However, when the subject is too dark or too bright, ViviCam 5100 adjusts the brightness or darker. This is called EV compensation. The EV compensation of your ViviCam 5100 can be adjusted from [-2.0 EV] to [+2.0 EV] (0.5 EV step). To adjust EV, press the...
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Page 64: White Balance
For digital still cameras, they can also see the white object as white by averaging the light around the subject. ViviCam 5100 determines the white balance by averaging the various kinds of light that actually enters the lens. You may set in advance the white bal- ance when taking photographs under specific lighting conditions (Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Sunset, Tungsten and Fluorescent). - Page 65 Auto ]: Sensitivity equivalent to ISO100 ]: Sensitivity equivalent to ISO200 Color With the ViviCam 5100, you can express your creativity using one of the alternate color settings. You may choose from [Full Color]: Bright Colors [Sepia]: Sepia tones [Black & White]: Monochrome Saturation The Vivicam 5100 offers three different degrees of color (High/Medium/Low).
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Page 66: Date Imprint
Sharpness Your camera will automatically emphazise the borders between light and dark areas of the image. This will make the image’s edges look sharper. Date Imprint If you set imprint function, your image will be displayed with date on it. [ON]: Date will be showed on the captured image. -
Page 67: 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 68: 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, White Balance and Setup. Refer to “Capture Menu” in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS. White Balance Refer to “Capture Menu” in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS. -
Page 69: Setup Menu
Setup Menu (in Capture/Video/Playback Menu) You can select according to your preference for ViviCam 5100 settings in Setup of Capture/Video/Playback Menu. Navigate the options you wish to configure by using the button. Setup menu items: Date/Time, Format, Beeper, Language, LCD... -
Page 70: 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 71: Connecting Your Vivicam 5100 To Other Devices
CONNECTING YOUR VIVICAM 5100 TO OTHER DEVICES USB Cable Computer SD Card Reader SD Card Reader PCMCIA Adapter Printer Notebook... -
Page 72: Vivicam 5100 Specifications
VIVICAM 5100 SPECIFICATIONS Item Image sensor Effective pixels Image size Image quality Recording media Lens LCD monitor Self-timer Zoom Exposure compensation Description 5.0 Mega Pixels Still image: 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Video clip:... - Page 73 I t e m White balance Auto Manual: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Sunset File Format JPEG, MPEG Interface USB connector Operating Environment Operation: -5 Storage: -20 Power 2x AA Ni-MH rechargable (highly recommended) or Alkaline Dimensions Approx. 99x52x29mm (3.9x2.0x1.2 inches) Weight Approx.