Vivitar ViviCam 8300s 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.
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® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
SDTM is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective owners.
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Notice:
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 8300s 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 8300s. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual. For driver updates, refer to our website.
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Safety Instructions
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
WARNING
If foreign objects or water have entered the ViviCam 8300s, turn the power OFF and remove the battery and the AC power adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
If the ViviCam 8300s has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the battery 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 ViviCam 8300s.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase.
Use the supplied AC power adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage.
Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use the ViviCam 8300s 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 ViviCam 8300s on inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the ViviCam 8300s to fall or tilt over, causing injury.
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Swallowing battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician.
Do not use the ViviCam 8300s while you are walking, driving or riding a vehicle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.
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CAUTION
Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.
Inserting the battery 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.
The ViviCam 8300s is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the ViviCam 8300s.
This might cause damage to the ViviCam 8300s.
Do not use the ViviCam 8300s 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 ViviCam 8300s or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the ViviCam 8300s in a well-ventilated place.
Do not leave the ViviCam 8300s 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 ViviCam 8300s, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.
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Notes on Battery Usage
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below:
Use only the specified battery (1050mAh, 3.7V). Avoid using battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce ViviCam 8300s performance. When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use. The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the ViviCam 8300s or the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction. The ViviCam 8300s may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction. If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the ViviCam 8300s to prevent leakage or corrosion. If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery power left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired. Always keep the battery terminals in a clean state. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
WARNING: Handling the USB cable on this product may expose you to lead,a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or otherreproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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CONTENTS
8 INTRODUCTION
8 Overview 10 Package Contents
11 GETTING TO KNOW THE
ViviCam 8300s
11 Front View 12 Rear View 14 Mode dial 15 Status LED Indicator 16 LCD Monitor Icons
19 GETTING STARTED
1 9 Attaching the ViviCam 8300s
Strap
20 Inserting and Removing
the Battery (Optional
Accessory) 21 Charging the Battery 22 Using an AC Power Adapter
(Optional Accessory) 22 Inserting and Removing an
SD Card (Optional Accessory) 23 Turning the Power On/Off 24 Setting the Date and Time 25 Choosing the Display Language 2 6 Formatting an SD Memory Card 27 Setting Image Resolution
and Quality
29 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
29 [ ] Auto Mode 31 Using the Optical Zoom 32 Using the Digital Zoom 33 Setting the Flash 35 Setting the Focus 36 Setting the Self-timer 37 Exposure Compensation/
Backlight Correction
38 [P] Program (Automatic
Exposure) Photography Mode
39 [Tv] Shutter Speed Priority
Photography Mode 40 [Av] Aperture Priority Mode 41 [M] Manual Mode 42 Setting the Scene Mode 44 Setting the Panorama Mode 45 [
] Movie Mode
46 PLAYBACK MODE
46 Playing Back Still Images 47 Playing Back Video Clips 48 Playing Back Still Images/
Video Clips on a TV 49 Attaching Voice Memos 50 Thumbnail Display 51 Zoom Playback 52 Slideshow Display
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53 Protecting Images 55 [
] Deleting Images 57 Resizing an Image (Resize) 58 Compressing an Image
(Quality Change)
59 MENU OPTIONS
59 Photography Menu
(Capture tab)
62 Photography Menu
(Function tab) 64 Video Menu (Capture tab) 65 Video Menu (Function tab) 66 PlaybackMenu 68 Setup Menu (Basic tab) 70 Setup Menu (Custom tab)
71 TRANSFERRING RECORDED
IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO
YOUR COMPUTER
72 Step 1: Installing the USB
Driver 7 3 Step 2: Connecting the ViviCam
8300s to Your Computer 74 Step 3: Downloading
Images and Video Files
75 CONNECTING THE ViviCam
8300s DIRECTLY TO THE
PRINTER FOR PRINTING I-
MAGES (PICTBRIDGE FUNCTION)
77 EDITING SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION
77 Installing Photo Explorer 77 Installing Photo Express 78 Installing Cool 360 79 Installing Acrobat Reader 79 Using The User’s Manual
81 ViviCam 8300s SPECIFICA-
TIONS
82 TROUBLESHOOTING
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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the ViviCam 8300s. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the­art smart camera. Equipped with a 8.1 Mega pixels CCD, this ViviCam 8300s is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3296 x 2472 pixels.
Other cool features provided by the ViviCam 8300s include the following:
LCD monitor - 2.5" LTPS TFT color LCD monitor makes it easy to
frame your subject when capturing images. It also
displays the images you have captured.
Optical zoom - The 3x optical lens allows you to capture telephoto
and wide-angle images.
Digital zoom - 4x digital zoom in conjunction with the 3x optical
zoom permit zoom photography of up to 12 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.
Focus mode - Images can be captured with the distance to the
subject set by auto focus, macro or infinity.
Self-timer mode - The self-timer may set to 10 seconds or 2 seconds.
Capture mode - You may capture different images including single, a
series of 3 images using auto-exposure bracketing,
and 3 images continuously.
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Recording media - 32 MB internal memory (25.9 MB for image storage).
External memory supports SD card up to 1 GB.
TV and PC connection - You may view your images on a television monitor
or a computer using the USB or A/V cables.
Scene mode- You may select a previously set recording mode for
the following situations: Auto, Panorama,
Landscape, Candlelight, Text, Sunset, Sunrise,
Splash water, and Firework.
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
monitor for quick selection of an particular image.
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Package Contents
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items:
Digital Camera A/V cable USB cable User’s manual Software CD-ROM Camera strap Camera pouch
Optional Accessories:
SD memory card AC power adapter Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery charger
Accessories may vary by retailer.
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# Name Description
1 Mode dial Sets the ViviCam 8300s mode
2 Shutter button
Focuses and locks both focus & exposure when pressed halfway down. Captures the image when
pressed all the way down. 3 Power indicator Lights on when the ViviCam 8300s power is turned on. 4 POWER (Power) button Turns the ViviCam 8300s power on and off. 5 Flash Provides flash illumination. 6 Viewfinder window Allows you to frame the subject of the image.
7
Self-timer LED Blinks green during Self-timer mode until the image (AF auxiliary light) is captured.
8
USB or A/V OUT terminal
Allows you to connect a USB cable or an V
cable to the ViviCam 8300s.
Allows you to connect an AC power adapter to 9 DC IN 5V terminal operate the ViviCam 8300s without battery,
or to charge rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
10 Lens
3x optical zoom lens allows you to capture
telephoto and wide-angle images.
11 Microphone
For recording audio with video clips and voice
annotation.
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Front View
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Rear View
# Name Description
1 Status LED Indicates the ViviCam 8300s’s operational status.
2 Viewfinder window
Allows you to compose your subject using the
optical viewfinder.
3 Diopter adjustment dial
Provides a clearer image when using the optical
viewfinder.
Mode switch Sets the ViviCam 8300s mode.
4
Photography mode Selects this when capturing still images or recording
video clips.
Playback mode Performs image playback and deletion.
5
(Zoom in) button Zooms the lens to telephoto position.
(Zoom out) button Zooms the lens to wide-angle position. 6 MENU (Menu) button Toggles On-Screen Display (OSD) menu on and off. 7 (Delete) button Allows you to delete an image. 8 Speaker For playback or recorded audio.
9 (Display) button
Turns the LCD monitor display and live view on and off.
10 Strap holder ViviCam 8300s strap attachment.
11 Multi-selector button
Allows you to scroll through menus and images,
and then select your choices. 12 Battery/SD card cover Access to the battery and memory card. 13 Tripod socket For tripod mounting.
14 LCD monitor
For image preview/review. Displays control menus,
ViviCam 8300s settings, and operational icons.
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# Name Description
1 SET button Enters the menu page and confirms the chosen setting.
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S button Scrolls upwards.
(Focus) button Allows you to choose the appropriate focus setting.
3
X button Scrolls right.
(Flash) button Allows you to choose the appropriate flash setting.
T button Scrolls downwards.
4
(Self-timer) button Allows you to toggle the self-timer on and off, selects
the desired self-timer mode.
W button Scrolls left.
(Exposure Allows you to toggle the exposure compensation/
5 compensation/ backlight correction on and off.
Backlight correction) button
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Multi-selector button
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# Mode Description
1
Auto photography The ViviCam 8300s automatically sets for exposure, etc.
P Program
In program mode the shutter speed and aperture will
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(auto exposure)
be set automatically, but other parameters may be set manually.
3 Tv Shutter speed priority
You may specify the shutter speed while the
ViviCam 8300s sets the corresponding aperture value.
4 Av Aperture priority
You may specify the aperture value while the ViviCam 8300s sets the corresponding shutter speed.
5 M Manual photography
For full manual control over exposure, aperture and other settings.
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Portrait
To photograph a person and defocus (blur) the background.
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Sports For photographing fast-moving subjects.
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Night scene For photographing evening or night scenes.
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Set-up Specify your ViviCam 8300s’s settings.
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Movie For recording video clips.
Mode dial
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Status LED Indicator
The status LED indicates the current operational status of the ViviCam 8300s. The meaning of the LED changes depending upon what the ViviCam 8300s is doing.
During
connection to
a PC
System ready.
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Accessing files
in progress.
Color
Green
Red
State
On
On
Off
Flashing
During power
off
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Battery charging in progress.
The completion of battery charge.
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During
photography
Ready for shot.
When the image is not in focus.
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Accessing files in
progress.
Flash charging in progress.
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LCD Monitor Icons
For Photography modes: [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
Pressing the button changes the LCD display in the sequence of: display with icons, display without icons, LCD monitor OFF.
10. Image quality [
]Fine
[
] Standard
[
] Economy
[TIFF] TIFF
11. Self-timer icon
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12. Date and time
13. Long-exposure time
warning icon (potential for hand­shake blur)
14. Backlight correction
1. Mode icon
2. Zoom status
3. Voice memo
4. Battery condition [
] Full battery power
[
] Medium battery power
[
] Low battery power
[
] Virtually no battery
power
5. Flash mode [
A
] Automatic
[
] Red-eye Reduction
[
] Forced Flash
[
] Flash Off
6. Main focus area
7. Capture mode icon [Blank] Single [
] Continuous
[AEB] Auto Exp.
8. Image resolution [ ] 3296 x 2472
[
] 2560 x 1920
[
] 1600 x 1200
[
] 640 x 480
9. Available number of shots
15. Metering [Blank] Average [ ] Spot
16. White balance [Blank] Auto [
] Incandescent
[
1
] Fluorescent 1
[
2
] Fluorescent 2
[
] Day Light
[
] Cloudy
[
] Manual
17. Focus setting [Blank] Auto focus [
] Macro
[
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For Photography modes: [P] [Tv] [Av] [M]
Pressing the button changes the LCD display in the sequence of: display with icons, display with icons and histogram, display without icons, LCD monitor OFF.
1. Mode icon
2. Zoom status
3. Voice memo
4. Battery condition
5. Flash mode
6. Histogram
7. Main focus area
8. Capture mode icon
9. Image resolution
10. Available number of shots
11. Image quality
12. Self-timer icon
13. Date and time
14. Long-exposure time warning icon (potential for hand-shake blur)
15. [
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[
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16. Metering
17. White balance
18. Focus setting
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For Movie mode [ ]
1. Mode icon
2. Zoom status
3. Battery condition
4. Video resolution
5. Available recording time/Elapsed time
6. Video quality
7. Self-timer icon
8. Date and time
9. Focus setting
Playback mode [ ] -Still image playback
1. Mode icon
2. File number
3. Folder number
4. Protect icon
5. Voice memo
6. Battery condition
Playback mode [ ]-Video playback
1. Video status bar
2. Elapsed time
3. File number
4. Folder number
5. Protect icon
6. Mode icon
7. Play mode
8. Total time
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GETTING STARTED
Attaching the ViviCam 8300s Strap
Attach the ViviCam 8300s strap as shown in the illustration.
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Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory)
We highly recommend using specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery (1050mAh, 3.7V) to realize the full capability of your ViviCam 8300s. Charge the battery fully before using the ViviCam 8300s. Make sure that the power of the ViviCam 8300s is off before inserting or removing the battery.
Inserting the Battery
1. Open the battery/SD card cover in the direction of the [OPEN] arrow.
2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown.
Tilt the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow, 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.
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Charging the Battery
Using the optional AC power adapter may charge the battery or operate the ViviCam 8300s as power supply. Make sure that the power of the ViviCam 8300s is off and then insert the battery before starting.
1. Insert one end of the AC power adapter into the DC IN 5V terminal of the ViviCam 8300s.
2. Insert the other end of the AC power adapter into a wall outlet.
The status LED lights red when charging is started and goes out when
charging is completed. It is recommended to fully discharge the
battery before recharging. Charging time varies according to the
ambient temperature and the status of battery.
This ViviCam 8300s must be used with specified AC power adapter. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered underthe warranty. Always make sure that the ViviCam 8300s is off before removing the battery. The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is normal and not a malfunction. When using the ViviCam 8300s in cold conditions, keep the ViviCam 8300s and battery warm by storing it in a warm place such as an interior pocket between shots. If you open the battery cover without removing the battery, the battery power will not be disconnected. If you remove the battery, you have to insert the battery within two hours in order to make sure that the date and time will not be reset.
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Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)
Using an AC power adapter prevents the ViviCam 8300s from automatically powered off while transferring files to your computer. Perform the steps in the preceding section “Charging the Battery”.
Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the ViviCam 8300s. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter
is not covered under the warranty.
Inserting and Removing an SD Card (Optional Accessory)
The ViviCam 8300s comes with approx. 32 MB of internal memory (25.9 MB for image storage), allowing you to store captured still images or movie clips in the
ViviCam 8300s. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an
optional SD card so that you can store more files.
Inserting an SD card
1. Open the battery/SD card cover.
2. Insert the SD card in the correct orientation shown. Hold the SD card with its front side (printed arrow) facing the rear side of
the
ViviCam 8300s, and then insert the
card as far as it can go. There will be a distinct click as the card seats fully into the card slot.
3. Close the battery/SD card cover.
Removing an SD card
Open the battery/SD card cover, press lightly on the edge of the SD card and it will eject.
To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD card you can slide the write-protected tab (on the side of the SD card) to “LOCK”.
However, to save, edit or erase data on an SD card, you must unlock the card.
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Turning the Power On/Off
1. Load the battery or connect the AC power adapter to your ViviCam 8300s.
2. Press the POWER button to turn on your ViviCam 8300s.
The status LED lights green and the ViviCam 8300s is initiated.
When the power is turned on, the ViviCam 8300s will start in the mode that
is currently selected.
3. To turn off your ViviCam 8300s, press the POWER button again.
The power is turned off automatically when the ViviCam 8300s has not been operated for a defined period time. To resume the operation condition, turn the power on again. Refer to section in this manual titled “Auto Off” in the Setup Menu (Basic tab) for further details.
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Setting the Date and Time
The date/time needs to be set if/when:
ViviCam 8300s is turned on for the first time. ViviCam 8300s is turned on after leaving the ViviCam 8300s without the battery for an extended period of time.
When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these steps to set the correct date and time.
1. Slide the mode switch to [
] and set the
mode dial to [
].
The setup menu is displayed.
2. Select [Custom] with the W /X buttons.
3. Select [Date/Time] with the S/T buttons, and press the SET button.
The Date/Time setting screen will be displayed.
4. Select the item’s field with the W /X buttons and adjust the value for the date and time with the S/T buttons.
The date and time is set in the order year-month-day-hour-minute.
The time is displayed in 24-hours format.
5. After confirming all settings are correct, press the SET button.
The setting will be stored and the screen will return to the setup menu.
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Choosing the Display Language
Choose an On-Screen Display (OSD) language for information to be displayed on the LCD monitor.
1. Slide the mode switch to [
] and set the
mode dial to [
].
The setup menu is displayed.
2. Select [Custom] with the W/X buttons.
3. Select [Language] with the S/T
buttons,
and press the SET button.
The available OSD languages will be displayed.
4. Select the displayed language with the S/T buttons and press the SET button. The setting will be stored.
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Formatting an SD Memory Card
Formatting an SD card will erase all of the images and folders that have been recorded on the SD card. Formatting is not possible when the SD card in the locked condition.
1. Slide the mode switch to [
] and set the
mode dial to [
].
[Basic] of the setup menu is displayed.
2. Select [Format] with the S/T buttons, and press the SET button.
3. Select [Execute] with the S/T buttons, and press the SET button.
To cancel formatting, select [Cancel].
You need to format an SD card before using it in this ViviCam 8300s. Formatting an SD card erases everything from the memory card including images, videos, and also non-image data. Before formatting, make sure that all data is unnecessary. Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time.
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