Vivitar ViviCam S830 User Manual page 23

Face-Detect Menu
The Face Detect feature when set to 'On' allows the camera to use a subject's face as the basis for
balancing the other colors and focus in the camera's display. This feature is meant to ensure that the
color and focus of your pictures will be consistently sharp and high-quality.
NOTE: To properly use the Face Detect option, please ensure the following:
 Macro mode OFF - Face Detect will not work if the camera is in Macro mode. Select the Macro
'Off' option in the Macro menu. The mountain
 Anti-Shake ON - Ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to 'On'. The Anti-Shake option is 'On' by
default when you start using your camera and assists you in properly focusing the image.
 Distance from the camera – The subject's face must be no further than 8 to 9 feet (3.5 meters)
from the camera and the face must cover at least 20% (1 / 5th) of the picture as viewed on the LCD
screen.
 Facing the camera - The face of the subject(s) you are photographing must be facing the camera
and must hold the pose for at least 4 to 5 seconds until the green square(s) appears around the
subject's face. Face Detect will not work with a side shot of the subject's head.
The Face Detect Menu Options include:
Macro Menu
With the Macro feature you can capture images at close range (30 ~ 45 cm).
MACRO ON (Close Range): To enable the Macro mode, select 'On'. The flower icon
the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is ON.
MACRO OFF (Normal): To return to the normal mode and disable the Macro mode, select 'Off'. The
mountain icon appears on the LCD. When Macro mode is off, images can be captured from 1.5m -
infinity.
NOTE: The Macro mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the following features of your
camera: Flash and Face Detect.
Activates the Face Detect feature (Default)
ON
OFF Disables the Face Detect feature
icon will appear on the LCD.
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