User manual VIVITAR VIVICAM 2000

[. . . ] 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. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 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. [. . . ] The camera's pre-flash and slight delay in this mode will also help to improve your images. FORCED FLASH The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness. Select this mode for recording images with high contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows. NO FLASH Use this mode if the use of flash is prohibited or if the distance to the subject is greater than the flash's maximum range. The camera will adjust its exposure and shutter speed to give the best results. EN-27 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 8400 on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. Toggle / until your desired self-timer mode appears on the LCD monitor. To cancel the self-timer at any time, press the button, switch the mode dial to another mode or press disrupt the sequence. to / After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned off. If you wish to take another image using the self-timer, repeat these steps. EN-28 Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the ViviCam 8400. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (difference between light and dark) between the subject and the background is extremely large. Rotate the mode dial to M and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button. Press the shutter button to capture the image. Av/Tv F5. 6 1/2S Select: OK : Scene Mode [ SCENE ] You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. [ ] Night scene: This mode allows you to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time background. [ ] Landscape: This mode allows you to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes. [ ] Portrait: Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus. Press the shutter button to capture the image. Night Scene Select: OK : Press the shuter button halfway to confirm that the exposure is set correctly on the LCD monitor. EN-33 ADVANCED SHOOTING Burst This mode is used for continuous shooting. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the In A (Auto) Mode, press to access in menu directly. To exit from the menu, press the The indicator is displayed on the monitor screen. Shooting will stop when the shutter button is released. Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 Metering Capture Mode Digital Zoom Set : Exit : Capture Mode X1 On 2/3 Single Burst AEB Set : Exit : 2/3 In Burst mode, the flash mode will be set to OFF automatically. EN-34 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) In this mode, the ViviCam 8400 automatically varies 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. [. . . ] [Set-up1] settings Item Format Functional Description Erases all images and reformats the SD card loaded in your ViviCam 8400. Refer to the section in this manual titled "Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory" for further details. * Yes / No This sets whether or not to mute the startup sound, and the camera sound each time you press a camera button. Refer to the section in this manual titled "Setting the Date and Time" for further details. [. . . ]