User manual VIVITAR VIVICAM 4100

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] If the surrounding A brightness is low, the flash will fire to [ ] Sports mode, Flash mode is automatically set to [ 29 Using the Self-Timer By using the [ ] self-timer you can join into the screen when taking group shots. According to your preferences you can take pictures with the self-timer in any scene mode (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight). After the self-timer is set, the shutter automatically releases after 10 seconds or 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. To cancel the self-timer photography at any time, press the disrupt the sequence. button to Note: In Capture mode, press the button will set self-timer ON. After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned to OFF. 30 Using the Macro Mode Use [ ] Macro mode to capture a close-up of the subject, such as flowers or insects. Move the Macro switch located on the front side of the camera to the [ ] position. To disable macro photography, slide the Macro switch back to the [ ] Normal mode. Note: In [ In [ ] Macro mode, EV compensation, Scene mode and ISO speed cannot be set. ] Normal position. After a macro shot is taken DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the [ 31 Setting the Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on an SD memory card. As you get to know the camera, 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. Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but produce large files sizes. High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail. Lower resolution/quality images take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via e-mail, in a report, or on a web page. To change image resolution or quality settings perform the steps below: 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Size or Quality by using the / button. After entering the sub-menu, select your option by using the / button. To exit, press the MENU button. 32 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. Resolution Quality Memory 16MB Internal (14MB available for image storage) 8MB SD Memory Card 16MB SD Memory Card 32MB SD Memory Card 64MB SD Memory Card 128MB SD 256MB SD 512MB SD Memory Memory Memory Card Card Card 2304 x 1728 14 22 29 6 10 13 14 21 28 22 33 44 88 132 176 14 22 29 30 45 61 48 72 96 193 289 386 30 46 61 63 95 127 99 149 198 397 596 794 62 93 125 129 194 259 202 304 405 811 1216 1622 126 189 252 262 393 524 409 614 819 1638 2457 3276 253 380 507 526 789 1053 822 1234 1645 3291 4937 6583 509 764 1019 1056 1586 2113 1650 2476 3301 6603 9904 13206 1600 x 1200 30 45 61 1280 x 960 47 71 95 640 x 480 191 287 383 * The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting con ditions and settings. 33 SHOOTING-LETTING YOU SELECT SETTINGS Auto Mode Using [ A ] Auto mode the majority of the settings are adjusted by the camera. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the / button. To exit, press the MENU button. Note: Camera original status is set as [ A ] Auto mode. [. . . ] The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various kinds of light that actually enters the lens. You may set in advance the white balance when taking photographs under specific lighting conditions (Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Sunset, Tungsten and Fluorescent). [ [ Cloudy]: for recording overcast, shaded, twilight or evenign skies. [ Fluorescent]: for recording under fluorescent lighting condition. 60 ISO Select the photographic ISO to be used when a photograph is taken. [. . . ]