Vivitar Vivicam 4000 User manual

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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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TRADEMARK INFORMATION
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Notice:
1. Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers,
and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the
product.
2. The product and accessories that come with your Vivicam 4000 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 will often vary between retailers
especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters,
memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support.
Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and
internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition
and included accessories.
3. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may
differ from the actual design of your Vivicam 4000.
4. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in
this user manual.
5. For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website.

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WARNING
Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke (or an unusual odor), if it
becomes unusually hot to the touch, produces a peculiar noise, or exhibits
any other abnormal conditions. Operating the camera in any of these
circumstances may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Stop using the camera
immediately, turn the camera off and remove the battery. Contact your
dealer or authorized service facility for repairs. Never attempt to repair this
camera by yourself, as this may be dangerous.
Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure no water gets into
the camera. Take particular care when using the camera under extreme
weather conditions, such as rain or snow, or when operating the camera at
the beach or near water. Avoid using this camera in places subject to extreme
moisture. Do not use the camera if water has entered the camera. Turn the
camera off and remove the battery. Contact your dealer or authorized service
facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an
electrical shock.
Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera.
Turn the camera off and remove the battery. Contact your dealer or
authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may
cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not place the camera in an unstable location such as on a wobbly table
or sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury. If
the camera has been dropped or damaged, turn the camera off and remove
the battery. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue
to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not insert or drop metallic or other foreign objects into the camera through
access points such as the memory card slot. This may cause a fire or an
electrical shock.
Do not attempt to modify this camera. Do not remove the camera casing.
This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Internal inspection and repairs
should only be carried out by an authorized service facility.
Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle. This may
cause a traffic accident.
Never attempt to use an AC adapter/charger with the Vivicam 4000 if you
are using a Duracell CP1 battery.

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CAUTION
Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such
as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical
shock.
Do not leave this camera in a location subject to extremely high temperatures,
such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. Exposure to high
temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and internal
components and may cause a fire.
Do not cover or wrap the camera with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat
to build up and distort the camera case and cause a fire. Always use the
camera and accessories in well-ventilated locations.
Handle the camera carefully and do not expose the camera to shock or
vibration. Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction.
Do not use battery other than those specified for use with your camera.
Use of unsuitable battery may result in the battery splitting, or leaking and
may cause a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.
When placing the battery into the camera, check the polarity markings on
the battery ( - and + ) to ensure that the battery is inserted correctly. Incorrect
battery polarity will result in camera inoperability and may result in the battery
splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery
compartment.
Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period of
time. The battery may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery
compartment. If the battery leaks, clean and wipe the battery compartment
carefully and install a new battery. Wash your hands carefully if you touch
the battery fluid.
WARNING: Handling the USB and AV cables on this product may expose
you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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CONTENTS
8 INTRODUCTION
8 Overview
10 Package Contents
11 GETTING TO KNOW THE VIVICAM 4000
11 Front View
12 Rear View
14 Mode dial
15 Viewfinder LED Indicator
16 LCD Monitor Icons
19 GETTING STARTED
19 Attaching the Camera Strap
19 Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory)
21 Charging the Battery
23 Inserting and Removing the SD Card (Optional Accessory)
24 Turning the Power On/Off
25 Formatting an SD Card
26 Choosing the OSD Language
27 Setting the Date and Time
28 Setting Image Resolution and Quality
31 PHOTOGRAPHY MODES
31 [ ] Auto Mode
33 Using the Optical Zoom
34 Using the Digital Zoom
35 Setting the Flash
37 Setting the Focus
39 Self-timer/Interval Photography
41 Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction
42 [ P ] Program (Automatic Exposure) Mode
43 [ Tv ] Shutter Speed Priority Mode
45 [ Av ] Aperture Priority Mode
46 [ M] Manual Mode
47 Setting the Scene Mode
48 [ ] Movie Mode

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49 [ ] PLAYBACK MODE
49 Playing Back Still Images
51 Playing Back Video Clips
53 Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on a TV
54 Recording Voice Memos
55 Thumbnail Display
56 Zoom Playback
57 Slideshow Display
58 Protecting Images
60 [ ] Erasing Images
62 MENU OPTIONS
62 Photography Menu (Picture tab)
64 Photography Menu (Function tab)
67 Photography Menu (AE/AWB tab)
69 Playback Menu
70 Setup Menu (Basic tab)
72 Setup Menu (Custom tab)
74 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR
COMPUTER
75 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver
75 Step 2: Connecting the Vivicam 4000 to Your Computer
76 Step 3: Downloading Images and Video Files
77 INSTALLING PRESTO! MR. PHOTO
78 INSTALLING PRESTO! IMAGE FOLIO
79 INSTALLING ACROBAT READER
80 USER’S MANUAL ON CD-ROM
81 CONNECTING THE VIVICAM 4000 TO OTHER DEVICES
82 VIVICAM 4000 SPECIFICATIONS

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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital Vivicam 4000.
Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art
smart camera. Equipped with a 6.3 Mega pixel CCD, this Vivicam 4000 is capable
of capturing images with a resolution of up to 2816 x 2112 pixels. The Vivicam
400 is fully automatic. It will adjust focus, exposure, and lighting balance resulting
in superior images. The Vivicam 4000 has full manual control, as well. The
advanced controls and program-modes allow you to exercise complete control
over your photographic settings, allowing for both creativity and precision.
Other outstanding features of the Vivicam 4000 include:
Other cool features provided by the camera include the following:
LCD monitor - The 2.0" TFT color LCD monitor makes it easy
to frame your subject when capturing images.
It also displays the images you have captured.
Memory cards - The Vivicam can use Secure Digital (SD)
memory card up to 512MB capacity.
Photography modes - A variety of photography modes allow you to
adjust for the precise circumstances of your
particular photographic conditions.
Optical zoom - The 3x optical zoom lens allows you to capture
telephoto and wide-angle images.
Digital zoom - 4.4x digital zoom in conjunction with the 3x
optical zoom permit zoom photography of up
to 13.2 times. Captured images may be
reviewed and a selected portion of an image
may be enlarged up to 4x.
Flexible flash settings - You may adjust the flash setting according to
your lighting environment and photography
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Focus mode - Your images will be sharp and clear with a variety
of focus modes. Autofocus provides crisp focus
under most conditions, however you may also
specify the focal distance using macro (for close-
ups), infinity, or fixed focus at 3 m (9 feet), or 1 m
(3 feet.)
Self-timer mode - The self-timer may set to 2 seconds, 10 seconds,
10+2 seconds, or a defined capture interval
allowing for some creative effects.
Still image burst capture - Still images may be captured individually or in
bursts of three or five allowing you to capture
action scenes at just the right moment.
Auto-exposure bracketing - For capturing scenes with just the right exposure.
Movie mode - In addition to still-images, you may capture video
clips with audio (voice.)
Voice memo - You may annotate your images with a 30 second
voice memo. Images may be voice-annotated at
the time of capture, or during playback.
Thumbnail display - Display your images in sets of nine on the LCD
for quick selection of an particular image.
TV and PC connection - You may view your images on a television monitor
or a computer using the USB or A/V cables.

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Package Contents
Carefully unpack your Vivicam 4000 and ensure that you have the following
items.
Common Product Components:
Digital camera
A/V cable
User’s manual
USB cable
Software CD-ROM
Camera strap
Camera pouch
Common (Optional) Accessories:
SD card
AC power adapter
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery charger
The components and accessories that come with your Vivicam 4000
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 will often vary
between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers,
AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and
language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product
color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer
for precise product definition and included accessories.

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GETTING TO KNOW THE VIVICAM 4000
Front View
# Name Description
1. Self-timer LED Blinks green during Self-timer mode until the
image is captured.
(AF auxiliary light) Effective for still image capture mode when the
luminance value of Auto and Macro focus mode
is below 6.
2. Viewfinder window Allows you to frame the subject of the picture.
3. Flash Provides flash illumination in one of several modes.
4. Shutter button Focuses and locks both focus & exposure when
pressed halfway down. Captures the image
when pressed all the way down.
5. Zoom lens 3x optical zoom lens allows you to capture
telephoto and wide-angle images.
6. POWER button Turns the Vivicam 4000 power on and off.
7. MIC (Microphone) For recording audio with movies clips and voice
annotations.
8. Mode dial Sets the camera mode.
9. DC IN 5V terminal Allows you to connect an AC power adapter to
operate the camera without a battery, or to
charge rechargeable battery.
10. USB/A/V OUT terminal Allows you to connect a USB cable or an A/V
cable to the Vivicam 4000.

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Rear View
# Name Description
1. Diopter adjustment dial Provides a clearer image when using the optical
viewfinder.
2. Viewfinder window Allows you to compose your subject using the
optical viewfinder.
3. Viewfinder LED Indicates the cameras operational status.
4. (Zoom in) button Zooms the lens to telephoto position.
(Zoom out) button Zooms the lens to wide-angle position.
5. Speaker For playback or recorded audio.
6. MENU button Toggles On-Screen Display (OSD) menu on
and off.
7. (Display) button Turns the LCD monitor display, informational
icons, and live view on and off.
8. Strap lug Camera strap attachment.
9. Selection wheel Selects the next/previous image in playback
mode. Changes the exposure compensation,
shutter speed/aperture setting while in manual
or program modes.
10. (Erase) button Allows you to erase an image.
11. Tripod socket For tripod mounting.
12. Battery/SD card cover Access to the battery and memory card.
13. LCD monitor For image preview/review. Displays control
menus, camera settings, and operational icons.
14. SET /Direction button Allows you to scroll through menus and
images, and then select your choices.

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SET /Direction button
# Name Description
1. SET button Enters the menu page and confirms the chosen
setting.
2. button Scrolls upwards.
(Focus) button Allows you to choose the appropriate focus
setting.
3. button Scrolls downwards.
(Self-timer) Allows you to toggle the self-timer on/off,
button selects the desired self-timer mode or choose
the interval photography.
4. button Scrolls left.
(Exposure Allows you to toggle the exposure
compensation compensation/ backlight correction on and off.
/ Backlight
correction)
button
5. button Scrolls right.
(Flash) button Allows you to choose the appropriate flash
setting.

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Mode dial
# Mode Description
1. Auto photography The Vivicam 4000 is automatically sets for
exposure, etc.
2. PProgram In program mode the shutter speed and
(auto exposure) aperture will be set automatically, but other
parameters may be set manually.
3. Tv Shutter speed priority You may specify the shutter speed while the
camera sets the corresponding aperture value.
4. Av Aperture priority You may specify the aperture value while the
camera sets the corresponding shutter speed.
5. MManual photography For full manual control over exposure, aperture
and other settings.
6. Portrait To photograph a person and defocus (blur) the
background.
7. Sports For photographing fast-moving subjects.
8. Night scene For photographing evening or night scenes.
9. Movie For recording video clips.
10. Set-up Specify your camera's settings.
11. PC PC For downloading images to a computer.
12. Playback For image playback and review.
: photography mode

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Viewfinder LED Indicator
The viewfinder LED indicates the current operational status of the camera.
The meaning of the LED changes depending upon what the camera is doing
(powered-off, capturing, re-playing, or downloading.)
Color
Green
Red
Orange
Status
On
Flashing
On
Flashing
On
Flashing
During
power off
The
battery is
charging.
-
Camera is
operating
from AC
adapter.
-
Battery-
charging is
being
initialized.
-
During
photography
Auto focusing
successful.
(AF is locked)
-
Image is being
processed and
stored to SD card
Auto focus failure, or
Interval photography
stand by.
Processing image.
Flash charging in
progress.
Insufficient battery
power, camera
malfunction, battery
cover open, or SD
card write-protected.
During
playback
-
-
Image is being
processed for
replay.
-
-
Insufficient
battery power.
During
connection
to a PC
The Vivicam
4000 is
connected to
a PC.
-
SD card
access in
progress.
PC mode
stand by.
-
Not
recognized
by the PC, or
other status.
Insufficient
battery
power.
No SD card.

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LCD Monitor Icons
For Photography modes: [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
1. Mode
2. Focus setting
3. Long-exposure time warning
icon (potential for hand-
shake blur)
4. Zoom status
5. Focus area (When the shutter
button is pressed halfway.)
6. Voice memo
7. Battery condition
8. Flash-mode
9. Image size (resolution)
10. Image quality setting
11. Burst-mode
12. Self-timer icon
13. Possible number of shots
remaining
14. White balance
15. Metering
16. Backlight correction
17. Date and time
Pressing the button changes the LCD display in the sequence of:
display with icons, display without icons, LCD monitor OFF.

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For Photography modes: [ P ] [ Tv ] [ Av ] [ M ]
1. Mode
2. Focus setting
3. Long-exposure time warning icon
(potential for hand-shake blur)
4. Zoom status
5. Focus area (When the shutter
button is pressed halfway.)
6. Voice memo
7. Battery condition
8. Flash mode
9. Image size (resolution)
10. Image quality setting
11. Burst mode
12. Self-timer icon
13. Possible number of shots
remaining
14. White balance
15. Metering
16. Exposure compensation
17. Shutter speed
18. Aperture
19. Histogram
20. Long exposure-time mode
Pressing the button changes the LCD display in the sequence of:
display with icons, display without icons, LCD monitor OFF.

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For Movie mode: [ ]
Playback mode [ ]-Still Image Playback
Playback mode [ ]-Video Playback
1. Movie-mode icon
2. Focus setting
3. Zoom status
4. Battery condition
5. Movie resolution
6. Movie quality
7. Self-timer icon
8. Possible recording time/
elapsed time
9. Recording indicator
1. Folder number
2. File number
3. Voice memo
4. Protect icon
5. Mode
1. Folder number
2. File number
3. Protect icon
4. Movie status bar
5. Total time
6. Elapsed time
7. Play mode
8. Mode

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GETTING STARTED
Attaching the Camera Strap
Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration.
Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory)
It is highly recommend using the original rechargeable lithium-ion battery to
fully demonstrate the camera's full functionality. Charge the battery fully before
using the Vivicam 4000. Make sure that the camera is off and the AC adapter
line is disconnected before inserting or removing the battery.
Inserting the Battery
1. Open the battery/SD card cover.
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2. Insert the battery in the correct
orientation shown.
Tilt the battery lock lever in the direction
of the arrow and orient the battery so
that its label is facing the front side of
the camera, and then insert the battery.
3. Close the battery/SD card cover.
Removing the Battery
Open the battery/SD card cover and then release the battery lock lever. When
the battery has come out a little, slowly pull it out the rest of the way.
If you are not going to use the battery for an extended period of time,
remove it from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion.
Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low
temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce the camera
performance.
You may also use a non-rechargeable Duracell CP1 Lithium battery.
Never attempt to use an AC adapter/charger with a CP1.
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