Page 1: ...OWNERS MANUAL...
Page 2: ...ommunications 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 b...
Page 3: ...ferent 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 custom...
Page 4: ...r electric shock For repair or internal inspection ask the store of purchase Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage Use with any other power supply voltage might caus...
Page 5: ...cision 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 migh...
Page 6: ...umber of pictures that can be taken Therefore to maximize their performance and lifetime we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use...
Page 7: ...ning the Power On Off 20 Choosing the Screen Language 21 Setting the Date and Time 22 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory 23 Using the LCD Monitor 24 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE 25 Shooting Images 25...
Page 8: ...AM 5388 TO COMPUTER 53 Step 1 Install the USB driver 54 Step 2 Connect ViviCam 5388 to your computer 55 Step 3 Downloading images or movie clips 56 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 57 Installing Photo Ex...
Page 9: ...x 8MB internal built in memory Images can be captured without using an SD memory card Support for SD memory card for memory expansion You may wish to expand the memory capacity up to 1GB by using an o...
Page 10: ...ssing or if you find any mismatch or damage promptly contact your dealer Common Product Components ViviCam 5388 Digital Camera User s Manual Software CD ROM Camera Strap Camera Pouch AV Cable USB Cabl...
Page 11: ...GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM S388 Front ViGw I Shutter release button 2 Flash 3 Power switch 4 Mode dial 5 Self timer LED 6 Microphone 7 PC AV terminal 8 DC input terminal 9 Lens EN IO...
Page 12: ...on 4 Menu button 5 _ Delete button 6 A Arrow button Up Self timer button 7 _ Arrow button Right Focus button 8 Strap holder 9 Y Arrow button Down Exposure compensation button I0 _1_Arrow button Left _...
Page 13: ...make people stand out with the background out of focus m 3 _ Landscape Select this mode to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes 4 _ Sports Select this mode to shoot fast moving objects 5...
Page 14: ...Focus mode AF Standard _ _ Macro _ Infinity 5 Possible number of shots 6 Memory status 1_ Built in memory without card SD memory card 7 Battery and AC adapter _ Full battery power Ca_ Medium battery p...
Page 15: ...adapter indicator 6 Focus area 7 Zoom bar Image Playback 1 Playback mode 2 Number of image 3 Memory status 4 Battery power and AC adapter indicator 5 Index number of total number 6 Protect indicator...
Page 16: ...ie Playback 1 Playback mode 2 Movie mode 3 Number of movie 4 Memory status 5 Battery power and AC adapter indicator 6 Index number of total number 7 Elapsed time 8 Date 9 Time 10 Play Pause indicator...
Page 17: ...ion as shown in the illustration 4 Close the battery cover To remove the batteries turn the camera off before removing batteries and hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward then open the...
Page 18: ...IN 3V 3 Connect the other end to a power outlet Make sure to use only the AC adapter specified for the camera Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty To prev...
Page 19: ...memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration 4 Close the battery SD memory card cover To remove the SD memory card make sure the camera is turned off Press lightly on the edge o...
Page 20: ...Attaching thG Cam6ra Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration 0 Z EN 9...
Page 21: ...GE3 rlNG STARTED Turning the Power On Off Press the power switch until ViviCam 5388 turns on To turn the power off press the power switch again EN 20...
Page 22: ...1 Rotate the mode dial to _ and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch 2 Set up1 is displayed 3 Use the four way controller V to select Language then press the QK button 4 Use the four way c...
Page 23: ...four way controller _11_ to switch the date types then press the OK button 4 Press the four way controller 4_ to select Day Month Year and Time fields To increase a value press the four way controlle...
Page 24: ...sing the power switch Set up1 is displayed 2 Use the four way controller V to select Format then press the OK button 3 Use the four way controller AV to select Yes then press the OK button to confirm...
Page 25: ..._ or J_ 2 Press the power switch to turn on the power 3 Compose your scene on the LCD monitor 4 Press the shutter release button The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light This is not...
Page 26: ...feature automatically focuses the image The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time 4 Press the shutter release button the rest of...
Page 27: ...these steps below 1 Rotate the mode dial to _ p _ _i _ or J_ and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch 2 Press the button Model is displayed In the _ mode Auto is displayed 3 Use the four...
Page 28: ...vated after your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom factor 3x and the zoom bar is within the digital zoom area You can enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to t2 times howeve...
Page 29: ...tographic conditions _ Red eye reduction Use this mode to reduce the red eye effect when you want to take natural looking photographs of people and animals in low light conditions When taking photogra...
Page 30: ...des Standard Macro and infinity The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode AF Standard Select Standard focus setting for most occasions when you want the camera to automatically d...
Page 31: ...power switch to turn on the power 3 Press the four way controller A _ _ and use A to select Burst You can also change the setting using four way controller _ 4 Press the OK button to confirm the setti...
Page 32: ...ent range 1 Rotate the rhode dial to _ p or J_ 2 Press the power switch to turn on the power 3 Press the four way controller A _ and use A to select AEB You can also change the setting using the four...
Page 33: ...he power switch to turn on the power 4 Press the four way controller A _ and use A to select your desired self timer mode You can also change the setting using four way controller 41_ 5 Press the OK b...
Page 34: ...ed This mode is suitable for the shots in which the photographer has to be included l_ 10 2 sec Self timer The first image is captured about I0 seconds after the shutter release button is ressed and t...
Page 35: ...difference between bright and dark areas between the subject and the background is extremely high The EV compensation value can be set from 2 0EV to 2 0EV 1 Rotate the mode dial to p t or _ 2 Press th...
Page 36: ...ial to p o_ _L 4_ or _ 2 Press the power switch to turn on the power 3 Press the button Model is displayed 4 Use the four way controller V to select W Balance then press the OK button 5 Use the four w...
Page 37: ...tter release button down halfway the camera s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time 4 Press the shutter release button the rest o...
Page 38: ...pose your subject within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter release button to capture the image LandscapG ModG _ This mode allows you to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes 1 Rotate the...
Page 39: ...hin the focus frame 3 Press the shutter release button to capture the image Night ModG J_ This mode allows you to take photographs of people against a dusk or night time background 1 Rotate the mode d...
Page 40: ...splay press the OK Ol button 3 Use the four way controller 41_ to select the desired images To view the previous image press the four way controller 4 To view the next image press the four way control...
Page 41: ...s image press the four way controller _1 To view the next image press the four way controller 1_ 2 Adjust the zoom ratio by using the _ _ _ _ button To enlarge the selected image press the _ button To...
Page 42: ...e thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously For recorded movie clips the _ _ movie mode icon will be displayed For protected images movie clips 0 _ mark will be displayed Refer to the section in t...
Page 43: ...the LCD monitor screen 2 Press the button to access the Playback menu Then use the four way controller V to select Slide Show and press the OK button 3 Use the four way controller AV to set the playb...
Page 44: ...ired images To view the previous image press the four way controller 4 To view the next image press the four way controller 1_ 3 Press the button to access the Playback menu Press the four way control...
Page 45: ...start recording 3 To stop recording press the shutter release button again The optical zoom function 3X can be activated before you start recording the movie clips The digital zoom function can be act...
Page 46: ...four way controller 4 To view the next image press the four way controller _ 3 Press the QK button to start playing back the movie clips To pause or resume movie playback press the OK button again The...
Page 47: ...connect to ViviCam 5388 then turn off all devices to be connected 1 Connect one end of the AV cable to the AV terminal of the digital camera 2 Connect the other end to the AV input socket of the TV s...
Page 48: ...Press the BE button The last recorded image movie clip appears on the LCD monitor screen 3 Use the four way controller _11_ to select the image movie clip you want to delete 4 Press _ the button to de...
Page 49: ...he four way controller _ 3 Press the button then use the four way controller V to select Protect and press the OK button 4 Use the four way controller AV to choose the desired setting then press the O...
Page 50: ...the four way controller 1_ to select the Set up2 menu then use the fouFway controller V to select USB Mode Press the OK button 3 Use the four way controller AV to select PictBridge then press the OK b...
Page 51: ...controller AV to setect the Print mode then press the OK button 2 Use the four way controller 41_ to select the image you want to print then press the four way controller V to set more detailed setti...
Page 52: ...may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used Borderless You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used 6 This starts printing and displays the m...
Page 53: ...ets you print att images with PictBridge 1 if you wish to print all the images stored in the camera you may choose Print AIi in Printing Mode Select 2 To set Print Settings follow steps 2 to 6 in Prin...
Page 54: ...t Note that before you begin to install the software you need to check your system according to the table as shown below CPU Pentium Ill 600 MHz processor or higher PowerPC G3 G4 Operating System Wind...
Page 55: ...r 1 insert the enclosed CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 2 When the welcome screen appears click install USB PC Cam driver Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 3 After the USB d...
Page 56: ...lect USB Mode 3 Press the OK button 4 Use the four way controller V to select PC then press the OK button PC 5 Connect your camera and the computer via the supplied USB cable 6 Turn your camera on by...
Page 57: ...inside these folder s Select the desired still images or video clips and then choose Copy from the Edit menu Open the destination location folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu You may also drag...
Page 58: ...tool for owners of digital cameras WebCams DV camcorders scanners or anyone who strives to effectively organize a large collection of digital media 1 insert the enclosed CD ROM into your CD ROM drive...
Page 59: ...graphic filters and special effects Embellish projects by adding creative design elements such as frames callouts and stamp objects Share results with family and friends via e mail and multiple print...
Page 60: ...in your computer Adobe Acrobat Reader is included on the ViviCam 5388 CD ROM Using Adobe Acrobat Reader you can read the user s manual and print sections of interest 1 Insert the CD ROM that came wit...
Page 61: ...on the CD ROM is that you have Acrobat Reader Adobe Reader installed on your computer Updates to this manual and versions in other languages may be found on the Vivitar website www vivitar com 1 Inser...
Page 62: ...connection Video conferencing or video editing so_lware is not included with the digital camera This mode is not supported for Mac StGp I Install thG PC camera driver The PC camera driver included in...
Page 63: ...ontroller k to select the Set up2 menu then use the four way controller V to select USB Mode 3 Press the QK button 4 Use the four way controller AV to select PC CAM then press the OK button 5 Connect...
Page 64: ...use your ViviCam 5388 as a web cam al owing others to see you online Simply follow the instructions in Yahoo Messenger to start your camera The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is...
Page 65: ...our camera on 2 Press the button then use the four way controller _1_ to select the Model Mode2 Mode3 menu In _ Mode press the button to access the Auto menu directly 3 Use the four way controller AV...
Page 66: ...Setting Image Resolution and Quality EN 26 for further details 2560 x I920 2048xi536 I280 x 960 640 x 480 Quality Sets the quality compression rate at which the image is captured Refer to the section...
Page 67: ...urther details Sets the white balance when shooting under a variety of lighting conditions and permits photographs to be taken that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye Auto _ Daylig...
Page 68: ...ht metered from the entire frame but gives greater wieght to the subject matter at the center Spot The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only Digital Zoom This sets...
Page 69: ...erent degrees of color Your images wil convey different impressions with different degrees of colon This is called Saturation High Medium Low Date Imprint The date of recording can be printed directly...
Page 70: ...to select the option item Then press the OK button 4 Press the four way controller AV to select the desired setting then press the OK button 5 To exit the movie menu press the button Color Refer to th...
Page 71: ...D monitor screen 2 Press the button then use the four way controller AV to select the Playback1 Playback2 menu 3 Use the four way controller AV to select the option item then press the OK button 4 Pre...
Page 72: ...mages or for presentations etc SLIDe Refer to the section in this manual titled Slideshow Display EN 42 for further details SHOW 3 Sec 5 See I0 Sec Protect Set the data to read only to prevent images...
Page 73: ...further details 2048 x I536 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Changes the quality compression rate of a recorded image Compresses images and overwrites an old size images with a newly compressed image Only qualit...
Page 74: ...otate the mode dial to _ mode and turn your camera on 2 Press the four way controller 41P to select the Set up1 Set up2 Set up3 menu 3 Use the four way controller AV to select the desired option item...
Page 75: ...his sets whether or not to mute the startup sound and the camera sound each time you d ress a camera button m Louder Soft Off Date Time This sets the date and the time Refer to the section in this man...
Page 76: ...deo output system of the equipment that you are going to connect to the camera PAL NTSC LCD This sets the brightness of the LCD monitor screen Brightness The adjustment range is from 5 to 5 Auto Shut...
Page 77: ...ed to the newly created folder from number 000I If you want to reset the file number be sure that no images are recorded in the internal memory or the SD memory card Set to Default Returns all basic s...
Page 78: ...CONNECTING VIVICAM 5388 TO OTHER DEVICE5 SD Card Re_det A SD Memory Card Compu_r J USB Cable AV Cable PictBridge USB Cable V PCMCIA Adapter TV Notebook EN 77...
Page 79: ...ternal memory SD memory card Optional up to 1 GB File format JPEG Exif 2 2 DCF Motion JPEG AV Lens F no Wide 2 8 Tele 4 8 Focal length 5 4mm 16 2mm equivalent to 32 96mm in 35mm format Focus range Nor...
Page 80: ...terminal Power 2 x AA alkaline or Ni MH rechargeabte batteries AC DC Adapter 3V 2 5A Optional Dimensions Approx 88 x 60 x 25 5 mm 3 5 x 2 4 x 1 in Weight Approx I30g 4 6 oz without batteries SD card...
Page 81: ...sconnected Properly connect the AC adapter Camera suddenly The function of Auto Shut Down in the Turn the power back on and set the 3owers down mode has been activated option of Auto Shut Down to Off...
Page 82: ...t or mode AEB The camera is in the _ video mode Continuous shooting is The capacity of the built in memory or Insert SD memory card with available not possible SD memory card is full space or delete u...
Page 83: ...550 _ Economy 72 I48 1162 2325 Fine 145 297 2324 4650 Normal 270 553 4317 8636 _ Economy 378 774 6044 12091 The above data shows the standard testing results The actual capacity varies according to th...
