Vivitar Tripod/Video Equipment manual Using the Zoom Function, EN-25

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Using the Zoom Function

This ViviCam 8400 is equipped with a 3x optical zoom lens allowing you to capture telephoto or wide- angle shots. By using the optical zoom function, images appear closer by pressing the button, or

smaller by pressing the button.

You can further enlarge the subjects with 4x digital zoom by continuing to hold the zoom button. This can be a useful feature, however the more the image is magnified with the digital zoom, the grainier the resulting image will be.

To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps:

1.

Press the

button to turn on the power.

 

 

 

2.

Adjust the magnification ratio by using the

/

button.

 

„ To access the optical zoom function, press the

button as

 

far as it can go. Press it again to activate the digital zoom.

 

„ To exit the zoom photography, press continuously the

 

button.

 

 

 

/

 

„ The status of digital magnification is displayed on the LCD

 

monitor.

 

 

 

 

3.

Compose your scene and press the shutter button.

 

„The digital magnification ranges from 1.0x to 4.0x.

„As you record video clips, the zoom function cannot be activated.

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Contents EN-1 FCC StatementEN-2 Read this FirstDo not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces Do not disassemble, change or repair the cameraKeep the batteries out of the reach of children EN-3Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables Do not subject the LCD monitor to impactEN-4 EN-5 Contents EN-7 Playback Mode Advanced FeaturesIntroduction Package Contents Front View Getting to Know Your VivicamEN-10 EN-11 Rear ViewMode Description Mode DialEN-12 LCD Monitor Information Camera ModeEN-13 Image Playback Video ModeVideo Playback EN-14Preparing the Vivicam Installing the BatteriesEN-15 EN-16 Using the AC Power Adapter Optional AccessoryEN-17 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card Optional AccessoryIndicator State Description/Activity LED IndicatorsAttaching the Camera Strap EN-18Getting Started Turning the Power On/OffChoosing the Screen Language EN-19EN-20 Setting the Date and TimeEN-21 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal MemoryEN-22 Using the LCD MonitorShooting Images The Basics Photography ModeEN-23 EN-24 Setting Image Resolution and QualityEN-25 Using the Zoom FunctionFocus mode Description Setting FocusEN-26 Flash mode Description Using the FlashEN-27 OFF 2 10 10+2 No Indication Using the Self-TimerEN-28 EN-29 Adjusting the Exposure EV CompensationEN-30 Setting White BalanceSimple Mode a Using the Mode DialProgram Mode P Aperture Priority Mode Av Shutter Speed Priority Mode TvEN-32 Scene Mode Scene Manual Mode MEN-33 Burst Advanced ShootingEN-34 EN-35 Auto Exposure Bracketing AEBEN-36 Selecting the Metering ModeViewing Images Playback Mode the BasicsEN-37 EN-38 Magnifying ImagesEN-39 Thumbnail DisplayEN-40 Slideshow DisplayEN-41 Resizing an ImageRecording Video Clips Video ModeEN-42 EN-43 Playing Back Video ClipsEN-44 Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TVEN-45 Deleting Images/Video ClipsEN-46 Protecting Images/Video ClipsConnecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer EN-48 Button to printSelecting whether to Continue or Cancel printing To cancel printingUse S or T to select Print, then press Button to confirm Transferring screen is displayedTransferring Files from Your Vivicam 8400 to Your Computer Installation on Windows 98 & 98SE Install the USB driverInstallation on MAC OS EN-51EN-52 Connect the ViviCam 8400 to your computerEN-53 Download images or video clipsInstalling Photo Explorer Editing Software InstallationEN-54 EN-55 Installing Photo ExpressClick Install Acrobat Reader Installing Adobe Acrobat ReaderEN-56 EN-57 Camera Menu Menu OptionsFunctional Description EN-58EN-59 Mode1 Functional DescriptionEN-60 Mode2 Functional DescriptionEN-61 Mode3 Functional DescriptionEN-62 Video MenuPlayback Menu Playback1 settings Functional DescriptionEN-63 EN-64 Playback2 settings Functional DescriptionSet-up1 settings Functional Description Setup MenuEN-65 Set-up3 settings Set-up2 settings Functional DescriptionEN-66 EN-67 Connecting the Vivicam 8400 to Other DevicesEN-68 Vivicam 8400 SpecificationsEN-69 AppendixEN-70 „ Possible Number of Recordable Images