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.
Note:
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.
Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks.
Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Product Information
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 5340s 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 power 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 5340s.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.
For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
Warnings
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the
batteries and the AC power adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove
the batteries 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 camera.
This might cause fire or 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 cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use the camera 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 camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.
Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately
consult a physician.
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.
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Cautions
Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.
Inserting the batteries 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.
A camera is a precision 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 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 camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire.Use the camera in a
well-ventilated place.
Do not leave the camera 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 camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.
WARNING: Handling the USB and AV cables on this product may exposure you to lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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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:
Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance.
Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery
life and reduce camera performance.
If you are using the new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have not been used
for an extended period of time (batteries that pass the expiration date are exceptions) might affect
the number of images 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.
The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or using the flash
continuously. This is normal and not a malfunction.
The camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an extended period of time. This is
normal and not a malfunction.
If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera
to prevent leakage or corrosion.
Always keep the terminals in a clean state.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION................................................ 8
Package Contents........................................ 9
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 5340S.. 10
Front View................................................... 10
Rear View .................................................. 11
Control Buttons ...........................................12
Top View of Docking Cradle...........................12
LCD Monitor Information................................ 13
PREPARING VIVICAM 5340S..........................17
Installing the Battery ...................................17
Docking Cradle............................................18
Charging the Battery.................................... 19
Using the AC Power Adapter
(Optional Accessory).....................................20
Attaching the Camera Strap........................... 20
Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card
(Optional Accessory).................................... 21
Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal
Memory........................................................25
Setting Image Resolution and Quality..............26
Using the LCD Monitor..................................27
CAMERA MODE.............................................28
Capturing Images..........................................28
Scene Modes..............................................29
Using the Zoom Function............................... 31
Using the Macro (Close-Up) Mode.................. 32
Using the Flash........................................... 33
Using the Self-Timer....................................34
Adjusting the Exposure.................................35
Setting White Balance................................... 36
ADVANCED SHOOTING..................................37
Continuous Capture......................................37
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB).................... 38
Adjust White Balance Manually .....................39
GETTING STARTED........................................ 22
Turning the Power On/Off.............................. 22
Entering the Main Menu................................ 22
Setting the Date and Time............................ 23
Choosing the Screen Language...................... 24
PLAY MODE - THE BASICS........................... 40
Viewing Images............................................40
Magnifying Images.......................................41
Slideshow Display......................................... 42
Resizing an Image........................................ 42
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MOVIE MODE................................................ 43
Recording Video Clips...................................43
Playing Back Video Clips.............................. 44
EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.............56
Installing Photo Explorer...........................56
Installing Photo Express................................57
PLAY MODE - ADVANCED FUNCTIONS.............45
Playing Back Images/Video Clips on TV.............45
Rotating Images in the Display...................... 46
Deleting Images/Video Clips........................... 47
Protecting Images/Video Clips........................ 48
Changing the Camera Startup Logo ............... 49
AUDIO MODE.................................................50
Recording Voice Files................................... 50
Playing Back a Voice Recording File............... 50
Deleting a Voice Recording File..................... 51
TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR
VIVICAM 5340S TO YOUR COMPUTER.......... 52
Step 1: Install the USB driver (Windows 98/98SE
users only)..................................... 53
Step 2: Connect Vivicam 5340s to your
computer..........................................54
Step 3: Download images, video clips or voice-
recording files................................. 55
INSTALL USER'S MANUAL.............................58
INSTALL ACROBAT READER..........................59
MENU OPTIONS..............................................60
Camera Menu............................................... 60
Movie Menu................................................. 64
Play Menu................................................. 65
Setup Menu................................................. 67
CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO OTHER
DEVICES....................................................... 70
VIVICAM 5340S SPECIFICATIONS................. 71
APPENDIX.....................................................72
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the new Vivicam 5340s!
Equipped with a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your Vivicam 5340s delivers good quality, 2560 x 1920
resolution images.
Other features provided by Vivicam 5340s include the following:
5.0 Megapixels
A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0
megapixels for good quality of images.
Auto flash
An auto flash sensor automatically detects
the shooting (lightening) conditions and
determines whether the flash should be used.
1.9” LTPS color image LCD monitor
Optical zoom: 3x
Digital zoom
Preview mode: 4x / Playback mode: 8x
10MB internal (built-in) memory
Images can be captured without using a
memory card.
Support for SD memory card for memory
expansion
You may wish to expand the memory capacity
(up to 512MB capacity) by using an external
memory card.
Camcorder and voice-recorder support
USB connection (USB 2.0 compliant)
Still images, video clips, or voice recording files
that you have recorded can be downloaded
to your computer using the USB cable (A USB
driver is required for Win 98 and Win98SE).
Provided editing software: Photo Explorer /
Photo Express
You can enhance and retouch your images
on your computer by using the provided editing
software.
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