VIVITAR V8400 User Manual

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

 Microsoft® and Windows  Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

 SD

is a trademark.

 Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks.  Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Product Information

 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.

 The product and accessories that come with your ViviCam 8400 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 very 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.

 The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual

design of your ViviCam 8400.

 The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.  For user manual and driver updates, refer to the Vivitar website www.vivitar.com.,or contact your

dealer.

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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 and the AC power adapter.

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 and the AC power adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase.

Use the AC adapter (Optional Accessory) only with the indicated power supply voltage.

Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not use the camera in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore.

Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.

Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.

Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician.

Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

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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.

This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.

A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera.

This might cause damage to the camera.

Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.

Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well-ventilated place.

Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car.

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.

WARNING: Handling the USB 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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Notes on Battery Usage

 Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your ViviCam 8400. Use of unsuitable

batteries may result in the batteries splitting, or leaking and may cause a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.

 When placing the batteries into the ViviCam 8400, check the polarity markings on the batteries (- and

+) to ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly. Incorrect battery polarity will result in ViviCam inoperability and may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.

 Remove the batteries if the ViviCam 8400 will not be used for an extended period of time. The

batteries may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery compartment. If the batteries leak, clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and install new batteries. Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid.

When using batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below:

 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are highly recommended. To maximize performance and lifetime, we

recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use.

 Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life

and reduce ViviCam 8400’s performance. Low temperature will adversely affect alkaline battery performance.

 Using new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have not been used for an extended

period of time will affect the number of images that can be captured.

 If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the ViviCam

8400 to prevent leakage or corrosion.

 Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries. Never use manganese

batteries.

 More information about batteries is provided in this manual in subsequent sections.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ................................................ 8

Package Contents............................................ 9

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 8400....... 10

Front View...................................................... 10

Rear View......................................................... 11

Mode Dial ...................................................... 12

LCD Monitor Information..................................... 13

PREPARING YOUR VIVICAM 8400................... 15

Installing the Batteries .................................... 15

Using the AC Power Adapter

(Optional Accessory)..........................................16

Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card

(Optional Accessory) ........................................17

Attaching the Camera Strap.............................. 18

LED Indicators..................................................18

GETTING STARTED........................................... 19

Turning the Power On/Off ................................. 19

Choosing the Screen Language......................... 19

Setting the Date and Time ................................20

Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal

Memory............................................................ 21

Using the LCD Monitor....................................... 22

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE................................... 23

Shooting Images - The Basics..........................23

Setting Image Resolution and Quality ................ 24

Using the Zoom Function................................... 25

Setting Focus..................................................26

Using the Flash............................................... 27

Using the Self-Timer......................................... 28

Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) /

Backlight Correction.......................................... 29

Setting White Balance...................................... 30

USING THE MODE DIAL.................................... 31

[A] Auto Mode..................................................31

[P] Program Mode ............................................ 31

[Tv] Shutter Speed Priority Photography Mode...... 32

[Av] Aperture Priority Mode............................... 32

[M] Manual Mode..............................................33

[SCENE] Scene Mode....................................... 33

ADVANCED SHOOTING................................... 34

Burst.............................................................. 34

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ...................... 35

Selecting the Metering Mode ............................. 36

PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS..................... 37

Viewing Images ............................................... 37

Magnifying Images .......................................... 38

Thumbnail Display .......................................... 39

Slideshow Display ........................................... 40

Resizing an Image ........................................... 41

VIDEO MODE.................................................... 42

Recording Video Clips ...................................... 42

Playing Back Video Clips ................................. 43

PLAYBACK MODE – ADVANCED FEATURES...44

Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV ........ 44

Deleting Images/Video Clips.............................. 45

Protecting Images/Video Clips ........................... 46

Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer.........47

TRANSFERRING FILES FROM VIVICAM 8400 TO

COMPUTER......................................................51

Step 1: Install the USB driver .........................52

Step 2: Connect the ViviCam 8400 to your

computer...........................................53

Step 3: Download images or video clips............54

EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION..............55

Installing Photo Explorer....................................55

Installing Photo Express....................................56

INSTALLING ADOBE ACROBAT READER..............57

USER MANUAL...................................................58

MENU OPTIONS...............................................59

Camera Menu.................................................... 59

Video Menu ................................................... 63

Playback Menu............................................... 64

Setup Menu.................................................... 66

CONNECTING THE VIVICAM 8400 TO

OTHER DEVICES............................................. 68

VIVICAM 8400 SPECIFICATIONS....................... 69

APPENDIX........................................................ 70

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the new ViviCam 8400! Equipped with a 8.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your ViviCam 8400 delivers quality, 3264 x 2448 resolution images. Other features provided by the ViviCam 8400 include the following:

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 8.0 Megapixels

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A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 8.0

megapixels for excellent image quality.

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 Auto flash

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An auto flash sensor automatically detects

the shooting (lighting) conditions and

determines whether the flash should be used.

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 2.0” LTPS color image LCD monitor

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 Optical zoom : 1x~3x

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 Digital zoom: 1x~4x

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 32MB internal (built-in) memory

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Images can be captured without using a

memory card.

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 Support for SD memory card for memory

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expansion

You may wish to expand the memory capacity

(up to 1GB) by using an external memory

card.

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 USB connection (USB 2.0 compliant)

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Still images, video clips, or voice recording files

that you have recorded can be downloaded to

your computer using the USB cable (A USB

driver is required for Win 98 and Win98SE).

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 PictBridge support

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You can connect the ViviCam 8400 directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and perform image selection and printing using the ViviCam

8400 monitor screen and controls.

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 Provided editing software: Photo Explorer /

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Photo Express

You can enhance and retouch your images on

your computer by using the provided editing

software.

Package Contents

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:

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 ViviCam 8400 Digital Camera

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 User’s Manual

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 USB Cable

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 Software CD-ROM

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Common (Optional) Accessories:

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 SD memory card

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 AC power adapter

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 Batteries

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 The product and accessories that come with your ViviCam 8400 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 vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, 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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 AV Cable

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 Camera Strap

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 Camera Pouch

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 8400

Front View

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1. Shutter button

2. Flash

3. Microphone

4. Lens

5. Power button

6. Mode dial

7. Viewfinder window

8. Self-timer LED

9. PC (USB) / AV Out terminal

10. DC in 3V terminal

Rear View

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1. Viewfinder

2. Diopter adjustment dial

3. Viewfinder LED

4. / Zoom in (telephoto) button

/ Zoom out (wide-angle) button

/ Thumbnail button

5. Playback button

6. Strap holder

7. S Arrow button (Up)

/ Focus button

8. W Arrow button (Left)

Flash button

9. X Arrow button (Right)

Self-timer button

10. T Arrow button (Down)

Exposure compensation button

11. Delete button

Display button

12. OK button

13. Menu button

14. Battery / SD card cover

15. Tripod socket

16. LCD monitor

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Mode Dial

You can select from seven modes and setup mode according to conditions to achieve the desired effect.

Mode Description

1. Power button Press to turn on/off the power.

2. P Program Select this mode to permit the shutter speed and aperture

to be set automatically.

3. A Auto Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action.

4. Video Select this mode to record video clips.

5. Setup Select this mode to adjust VIVICAM 8400 settings.

6. M Manual Select this mode to permit full manual control over exposure,

aperture and other settings.

7. Av Aperture priority Select this mode to specify the aperture value while the ViviCam 8400

sets the corresponding shutter speed.

8. Tv Shutter speed priority Select this mode to specify the shutter speed while the ViviCam 8400

sets the corresponding aperture.

9. SCENE SCENE Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under 4 special

conditions.

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LCD Monitor Information

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 Camera Mode

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1. Mode indication

[ P ] Program Mode [ A ] Auto Mode

[ ] Video Mode [ M ] Manual Mode [ Av ] Aperture priority Mode [ Tv ] Shutter speed priority [SCENE]SCENE Mode

2. Image quality [ ] Fine [ ] Normal [ ] Economy

3. Image size [ ] 3264 x 2448 [ ] 2272 x 1704 [ ] 1600 x 1200 [ ] 640 x 480

4. Possible number of shots

5. Internal memory/SD memory card indicator

[ ] Status of internal memory

[ SD ] Status of SD memory card

6. Remaining battery status [ ] Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Low battery power [ ] No battery power

7. Self-timer mode [ ] OFF [ ] 2 sec. delay [ ] 10 sec. delay [

8. White balance

[ ] Daylight [ ] Cloudy

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Auto

[ ] Tungsten

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[ ] Fluorescent

9. Capture mode indicator [ X1] Single [ ] Burst [ ] AEB

10. Date

11. Zoom status

12. Focus area

13. Focus indicator (no indication for auto focus) [ ] Macro [ ] Infinity [ AF ] Auto focus

14. Flash mode [ ] Auto Flash (Default) [ ] Red Eye [ ] Forced flash [ ] No Flash

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 Video Mode

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1. Video mode

2. Recordable movie time available

3. SD memory card indicator (if present)

4. Battery power indicator

5. Focus area

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 Image Playback

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1. Playback mode

2. SD memory card indicator (if present)

3. Battery power indicator

4. Playback information

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 Video Playback

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1. Playback mode

2. Video mode

3. SD memory card indicator (if present)

4. Battery power indicator

5. Playback indicator

6. Playback information

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PREPARING THE VIVICAM 8400

Installing the Batteries

You can use 2 AA size batteries to power the ViviCam 8400. Make sure that the power of the ViviCam 8400 is off before inserting or removing the batteries.

1. Make sure the ViviCam 8400 is turned off.

2. Open the battery cover.

3. Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration.

4. Close the battery cover.  To remove the batteries, turn the Vivicam 8400 off and hold

the camera with the battery compartment facing upward. Then open the battery cover.

 Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover.  While alkaline batteries offer limited use, Ni-MH rechargeable type AA batteries are strongly recommended for

performance and economy.

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Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)

Use of the AC power adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the ViviCam 8400 to a PC.

1. Make sure your ViviCam 8400 is turned off.

2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the camera jack labeled "DC IN 3.0V".

3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet.

 Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the ViviCam 8400. Damage caused by the use of an

incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

 To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your

images to the computer, use the AC power adapter as a power supply or a freshly-charged pair of Ni-MH batteries.

 The AC power adapter can only be used to power the ViviCam 8400. Batteries cannot be charged inside the

ViviCam 8400.

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Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

The ViviCam 8400 comes with 32MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the ViviCam 8400. You can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files.

1. Make sure your ViviCam 8400 is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card.

2. Open the SD memory card cover.

3. Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration and press downward until it clicks into place.

4. Close the battery/SD memory card cover.  To remove the SD memory card, make sure the ViviCam

8400 is turned off. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject.

 Be sure to format an SD memory card with this ViviCam 8400 before using

it. Refer to section in the manual titled “Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory” for further details.

 To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD card,

you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to “LOCK”.

 To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card.  The ViviCam 8400, like most digital cameras will automatically use a

memory card if it is inserted into the memory card slot. This is called “card preference”. Data stored in internal memory will not be accessible if a memory card is present. To again access your data stored in internal memory, simply remove the SD card.

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Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.

LED Indicators

Indicator State Description/Activity

LED indicator Solid red The ViviCam 8400 is powering up.

Solid green The ViviCam 8400 is ready to record images (or movies). LED indicator Solid green USB communication/transfer in progress LED indicator Blinking red Charging the flash. Self-timer indicator Blinking green The self-timer function is activated.

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Set-up1

Set :

Date & Time

Language

m/d/y

Louder

English

Set-up3

Set-up2

Format

Beeper

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Language

GETTING STARTED

Turning the Power On/Off

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 Press the button until the ViviCam 8400 turns on.

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 To turn the power off, press the button again.

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Choosing the Screen Language

Follow the steps below to choose the desired language.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button.

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 The [Set-up1] menu is displayed.

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2. Use T to select [Language], then press the button.

3. Use S or T to select the language you want.

4. Press the button to confirm.

Y/M/D

English

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Setting the Date and Time

Set-up1

Set :

Language

m/d/y

Louder

English

Set-up3

Set-up2

Format

Beeper

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Set :

Date & Time

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00 : 00

Select :

Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button.

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 The [Set-up1] menu is displayed.

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2. Use T to select [Date & Time], then press the button.

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 You may press W or X to switch the date types.

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3. Press the W / X buttons to select Year, Month, Day and Time fields.

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 To increase a value, press the S button.

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 To decrease a value, press the T button.

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 The time is displayed in 24-hour format.

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4. Press the button after all fields are set.

Y/M/D

Date & Time

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Set :

Format

Yes

Set-up1

Set :

Date & Time

Language

m/d/y

Louder

English

Set-up3

Set-up2

Beeper

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Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory

The term “Formatting” means preparing an “SD Memory Card” to record images; this process is also called “initialization”. This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button.

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 The [Set-up1] menu is displayed.

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2. Use T to select [Format], then press the button.

3. Use S or T to select [Yes], then press the button to confirm.

 When you format an SD memory card, be aware that all data of which will be permanently erased. Protected

images are also erased.

 To format the internal memory, do not insert a memory card into the ViviCam 8400. Otherwise, you will format the

memory card.

 Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time.  An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.  If your SD card cannot be formatted, you should use a different card.

Format

Y/M/D

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