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Selecting the Metering Mode

You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.

1.Rotate the mode dial to P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M and turn your

ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button.

2.Press , then use X to select the [Mode2] menu.

3.Use T to select [Metering], then press the button.

4.Use S or T to select the desired metering mode, then press the

button.

[ Center-Weighted]: Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center.

[ Spot]: Meters the area within the spot automatic exposure point frame at the center of the LCD monitor.

5.To exit from the menu, press the button.

6.Compose your image in the LCD display.

7.Press the shutter button to capture the image.

Mode1 Mode2 Mode3

Metering
Capture Mode	X1
	X1

Digital Zoom	On
Set :	Exit : 1 / 3

Metering

Center-Weighted

Spot

Set :

Exit :

2 / 2

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Contents FCC Statement EN-1Read this First EN-2Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfacesKeep the batteries out of the reach of children EN-3Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cablesEN-4 EN-5 Contents Playback Mode Advanced Features EN-7Introduction Package Contents Getting to Know Your Vivicam Front ViewEN-10 Rear View EN-11Mode Dial Mode DescriptionEN-12 Camera Mode LCD Monitor InformationEN-13 Video Mode Image PlaybackVideo Playback EN-14Installing the Batteries Preparing the VivicamEN-15 Using the AC Power Adapter Optional Accessory EN-16Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card Optional Accessory EN-17LED Indicators Indicator State Description/ActivityAttaching the Camera Strap EN-18Turning the Power On/Off Getting StartedChoosing the Screen Language EN-19Setting the Date and Time EN-20Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory EN-21Using the LCD Monitor EN-22Photography Mode Shooting Images The BasicsEN-23 Setting Image Resolution and Quality EN-24Using the Zoom Function EN-25Setting Focus Focus mode DescriptionEN-26 Using the Flash Flash mode DescriptionEN-27 Using the Self-Timer OFF 2 10 10+2 No IndicationEN-28 Adjusting the Exposure EV Compensation EN-29Setting White Balance EN-30Using the Mode Dial Simple Mode aProgram Mode P Shutter Speed Priority Mode Tv Aperture Priority Mode AvEN-32 Manual Mode M Scene Mode SceneEN-33 Advanced Shooting BurstEN-34 Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB EN-35Selecting the Metering Mode EN-36Playback Mode the Basics Viewing ImagesEN-37 Magnifying Images EN-38Thumbnail Display EN-39Slideshow Display EN-40Resizing an Image EN-41Video Mode Recording Video ClipsEN-42 Playing Back Video Clips EN-43Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV EN-44Deleting Images/Video Clips EN-45Protecting Images/Video Clips EN-46Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer Button to print EN-48To cancel printing Selecting whether to Continue or 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 Install the USB driver Installation on Windows 98 & 98SEInstallation on MAC OS EN-51Connect the ViviCam 8400 to your computer EN-52Download images or video clips EN-53Editing Software Installation Installing Photo ExplorerEN-54 Installing Photo Express EN-55Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader Click Install Acrobat ReaderEN-56 EN-57 Menu Options Camera MenuFunctional Description EN-58Mode1 Functional Description EN-59Mode2 Functional Description EN-60Mode3 Functional Description EN-61Video Menu EN-62Playback1 settings Functional Description Playback MenuEN-63 Playback2 settings Functional Description EN-64Setup Menu Set-up1 settings Functional DescriptionEN-65 Set-up2 settings Functional Description Set-up3 settingsEN-66 Connecting the Vivicam 8400 to Other Devices EN-67Vivicam 8400 Specifications EN-68Appendix EN-69„ Possible Number of Recordable Images EN-70