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ViviCam 8018v2 Digital Camera 

 

User Manual 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for ViviCam 8018v2

Page 1: ...tal Camera User Manual 2010 Sakar International Inc All rights reserved Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their r...

Page 2: ...vigating the Menus 10 Photo Capture Mode 11 Photo Playback Mode 27 Video Capture Mode 33 Video Playback Mode 44 Installing the Software 48 Connecting the Camera to the Computer 49 Getting Photos and V...

Page 3: ...possible Note Your camera needs an SD Memory card up to 32GB for normal use SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately Please read this manual carefully first in order to ge...

Page 4: ...m In 7 MODE button 8 SET button 9 Scene Left Button 10 Flash Up Slideshow 11 Delete Right Button 12 ViviLink Down Button 13 Microphone 14 Flash Light 15 USB Slot 16 Tripod Socket 17 Digital Lens 18 Ba...

Page 5: ...e sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera 2 Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera 3 Press the POWER button to turn on the camera Installing the Batter...

Page 6: ...era Set the Date and Time as Desired and press the SET button to confirm the selection and move to the next part of the camera setup Setting the ViviLink Default Option Once the Date and Time have bee...

Page 7: ...DE button once to open the Video Capture mode To take a video aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button to start the record A red record indicator will appear on the LCD screen while rec...

Page 8: ...o 32GB LCD Display 1 8 Inch TFT Lens f 7 23mm F2 8 Zoom 4X Digital Zoom Exposure 3 0EV 3 0EV White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent ISO Auto 100 200 400 Scene Auto Scenery Portrai...

Page 9: ...k space 1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution 16 bit color or higher display adaptor CD ROM Drive QuickTime 6 or higher Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher Windows Media Player 10 or higher Int...

Page 10: ...l camera also has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off your camera after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle The Auto Power Off settings can be set from the A...

Page 11: ...rent mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll between the various menus for the current mode 3 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu se...

Page 12: ...ll automatically be saved to the memory or SD card Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons Button Icon appeari...

Page 13: ...can capture images at very close range To enable the Macro mode slide the Macro Switch on the side of your camera to the flower icon When enabled the Macro mode will allow your camera to focus on an...

Page 14: ...13 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera s Photo Capture Mode...

Page 15: ...ton to select the next menu item 7 Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode 8 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 9 Remember that this setti...

Page 16: ...em 6 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item 7 Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode 8 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD s...

Page 17: ...while capturing the image 1 Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu 3 Press the UP or DOWN...

Page 18: ...must cover at least 20 1 5th of the picture as seen 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...

Page 19: ...t 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 Once a smile is detected the camera will automatically take the pic...

Page 20: ...ton to exit the menu and return to your previous mode 8 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 9 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually ch...

Page 21: ...creen 9 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera s default factory settings Image Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sha...

Page 22: ...em 7 Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode 8 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 9 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camer...

Page 23: ...ettings of the image into several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions position of subject brightness background direct light and scenes Spot Meters the area within the spot point...

Page 24: ...ctory settings Date Time Menu When you capture an image with your camera the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was taken The Date Time menu allows you to set your c...

Page 25: ...time and date 8 Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous screen Silent Mode Menu You have the option of activating the camera s Silent mode to disable all of the sound effect...

Page 26: ...and return to your previous mode 8 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera s default factory settings Frequency Menu The opt...

Page 27: ...scroll and select the chosen menu 3 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options While scrolling down the selected option will be highlighted 4 If you would like to pro...

Page 28: ...in the Playback mode press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your camera s memory card Photos appear with a icon on the top left of the LCD screen Zooming In Out on a...

Page 29: ...viLink menu Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera s Photo Playback Mode Delete Menu While in the Playback Mode you can delete pictures from your camera throu...

Page 30: ...ection control buttons to scroll through the menu options 4 Press the SET button to select the desired option 5 A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 6 An icon will appear on the ima...

Page 31: ...y picture on your camera with the Crop feature 1 Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu 3...

Page 32: ...8 Remember that you cannot delete or edit photos while they are locked Print Photos Menu You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your camera directly to a Pictbridge compatib...

Page 33: ...T direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu 3 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options 4 Press the SET button to select the desired option...

Page 34: ...s may vary per camera model 3 Press the Shutter button on the top of the camera to start the video capture 4 You will see a red icon at the top of the LCD indicating that the record is in progress 5 T...

Page 35: ...34 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera s Video Capture Mode...

Page 36: ...hange the setting or restore the camera s default factory settings Image Size Menu The Image Size menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera Keep in mind that images...

Page 37: ...en 9 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera s default factory settings Anti Shake Menu The Anti Shake feature reduces image...

Page 38: ...ton to exit the menu and return to your previous mode 8 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 9 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually ch...

Page 39: ...a until you manually change the setting or restore the camera s default factory settings Light Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera s...

Page 40: ...ght lighting 1 Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu 3 Press the UP or DOWN direction con...

Page 41: ...exit the menu and return to your previous mode 8 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 9 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change t...

Page 42: ...rol buttons to scroll through the menu options 4 Press the SET button to select the desired option 5 A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 6 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select...

Page 43: ...the camera s default factory settings Auto Power Off Menu You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camera s battery life The designated time represents when your camera will aut...

Page 44: ...E button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode 8 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera s default factory setti...

Page 45: ...5 You will be asked to confirm your wish to restore all of the factory settings 6 The settings will be reset 7 A message will appear indicating that the settings have been reset successfully Video Pla...

Page 46: ...n your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can scroll and select images from the thumbnails Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four directional pad t...

Page 47: ...ks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application 1 Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons t...

Page 48: ...scroll and select the chosen menu 3 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options 4 Press the SET button to select the desired option 5 Press the MODE button to ex...

Page 49: ...erience Image Manager Installer window appears If the window does not appear open the application s CD DVD drive and click on Setup exe to launch the installer 3 On Macintosh Click the icon that appea...

Page 50: ...ar Experience Image Manager installer create the folder to where the program will be installed and then click Install 11 Please wait while the application continues the installation process on your co...

Page 51: ...n it will be selected automatically 5 Select a location on the computer where to place the new photo and video files 6 Add the new photo and video files to albums if desired 7 Select to remove the med...

Page 52: ...plication s Home page Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually Using Windows 1 Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer 2 MSDC appears on the L...

Page 53: ...ur computer Optionally select the files and choose Copy from the Finder s Edit menu Then select a folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu 6 We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures f...

Page 54: ...se including but limited to repair by unauthorized parties tampering modification or accident What To Do When Service Is Required When returning your defective product postage pre paid for service you...

Page 55: ...utton to take some sample photos and then try downloading them again With test photos if the camera powers off before you upload them to the computer the photos are not stored in the camera s memory T...

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