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Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the ViviCam 8400. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (difference between light and dark) between the subject and the background is extremely large. The EV compensation can be adjusted over a range of –2.0EV to +2.0EV.

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

2.Press the button to turn on the power.

3.Press T/ .

4.Use W or X to set the range of EV compensation to a value between –2.0EV and +2.0EV.

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

+0.3

Select: OK :

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Contents

EN-1 FCC Statement EN-2 Read this First Do 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-3 EN-4 Do not subject the LCD monitor to impactBefore you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables EN-5 Contents EN-7 Playback Mode Advanced Features Introduction Package Contents EN-10 Getting to Know Your VivicamFront View EN-11 Rear View EN-12 Mode DialMode Description EN-13 Camera ModeLCD Monitor Information Image Playback Video ModeVideo Playback EN-14 EN-15 Installing the BatteriesPreparing the Vivicam EN-16 Using the AC Power Adapter Optional Accessory EN-17 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card Optional Accessory Indicator State Description/Activity LED IndicatorsAttaching the Camera Strap EN-18 Getting Started Turning the Power On/OffChoosing the Screen Language EN-19 EN-20 Setting the Date and Time EN-21 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory EN-22 Using the LCD Monitor EN-23 Photography ModeShooting Images The Basics EN-24 Setting Image Resolution and Quality EN-25 Using the Zoom Function EN-26 Setting FocusFocus mode Description EN-27 Using the FlashFlash mode Description EN-28 Using the Self-TimerOFF 2 10 10+2 No Indication EN-29 Adjusting the Exposure EV Compensation EN-30 Setting White Balance Program Mode P Using the Mode DialSimple Mode a EN-32 Shutter Speed Priority Mode TvAperture Priority Mode Av EN-33 Manual Mode MScene Mode Scene EN-34 Advanced ShootingBurst EN-35 Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB EN-36 Selecting the Metering Mode EN-37 Playback Mode the BasicsViewing Images EN-38 Magnifying Images EN-39 Thumbnail Display EN-40 Slideshow Display EN-41 Resizing an Image EN-42 Video ModeRecording Video Clips EN-43 Playing Back Video Clips EN-44 Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV EN-45 Deleting Images/Video Clips EN-46 Protecting Images/Video Clips Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer EN-48 Button to print Selecting whether to Continue or Cancel printing To cancel printingUse S or T to select Print, then press Button to confirm Transferring screen is displayed Transferring Files from Your Vivicam 8400 to Your Computer Installation on Windows 98 & 98SE Install the USB driverInstallation on MAC OS EN-51 EN-52 Connect the ViviCam 8400 to your computer EN-53 Download images or video clips EN-54 Editing Software InstallationInstalling Photo Explorer EN-55 Installing Photo Express EN-56 Installing Adobe Acrobat ReaderClick Install Acrobat Reader EN-57 Camera Menu Menu OptionsFunctional Description EN-58 EN-59 Mode1 Functional Description EN-60 Mode2 Functional Description EN-61 Mode3 Functional Description EN-62 Video Menu EN-63 Playback1 settings Functional DescriptionPlayback Menu EN-64 Playback2 settings Functional Description EN-65 Setup MenuSet-up1 settings Functional Description EN-66 Set-up2 settings Functional DescriptionSet-up3 settings EN-67 Connecting the Vivicam 8400 to Other Devices EN-68 Vivicam 8400 Specifications EN-69 Appendix EN-70 „ Possible Number of Recordable Images