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Table of Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2

What’s Included ............................................................................................................................ 2

Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 3

Initial Camera Setup ..................................................................................................................... 4

Main Camera Modes .................................................................................................................... 9

Camera Technical Specifications ................................................................................................ 10

Computer System Requirements ................................................................................................ 11

Powering the Camera On/Off ..................................................................................................... 12

Changing Camera Mode ............................................................................................................ 13

Navigating the Menus................................................................................................................. 14

Photo Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 15

Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 33

Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 40

Video Playback Mode ................................................................................................................. 54

Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 59

Connecting the Camera to the Computer ................................................................................... 61

Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer .............................................. 61

Get Started! ................................................................................................................................ 63

Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually .............................................. 63

Camera Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 65

Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 65

Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 66

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 66

Summary of Contents for ViviCam F129

Page 1: ...Camera User Manual 2009 2012 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...

Page 2: ...Camera Mode 13 Navigating the Menus 14 Photo Capture Mode 15 Photo Playback Mode 33 Video Capture Mode 40 Video Playback Mode 54 Installing the Software 59 Connecting the Camera to the Computer 61 Ge...

Page 3: ...this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera Note Your camera needs an SD Memory card up to 32GB for normal use SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purch...

Page 4: ...ink Down Button 3 LCD Screen 14 Flash Light 4 LED 15 USB slot 5 Zoom Out 16 Tripod Mount 6 Zoom In 17 Optical Lens 7 RESET 18 SD Memory Card Slot 8 MODE button 19 Wrist Strap Connector 9 SET button 20...

Page 5: ...4 Initial Camera Setup Installing the Memory Card Turning On the Camera SD Memory card up to 32GB needed for normal use Using the Camera...

Page 6: ...w one of the steps below A Charge the battery using the USB connection cable included Connect one end of the USB connection cable into the USB port on your camera Connect the other end of the USB cabl...

Page 7: ...lly turn off a few seconds later The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power 1 SD Card Make sure an SD card has been pro...

Page 8: ...3 You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera The Language selection menu will appear Select the language of your choice by pressing the UP and DOWN direction control buttons Then p...

Page 9: ...viLink destination for photos and videos taken with your camera The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice wi...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...32GB LCD Display 2 4 Inch TFT Lens f 6 2 12 4 mm F3 0 4 5 Zoom 4X Digital Zoom 3X Optical Zoom Exposure 3 0EV 3 0EV White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent ISO Auto 100 200 400 Sce...

Page 12: ...nitor 1024 X 768 recommended screen resolution CD ROM Drive QuickTime 6 or higher Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher Windows Media Player 10 or higher DirectX 9 or higher Internet connection requ...

Page 13: ...ter powering on the camera emits a sound and the LED light turns on briefly The LCD screen turns on with your camera in Photo Capture mode to start Powering the camera OFF While the camera is on you c...

Page 14: ...wered ON the Photo Capture Mode will be active The icons that appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to capture and enjoy clear quality photos To change the activ...

Page 15: ...u selection 4 Press the SET button to confirm and save the highlighted menu option 5 If the selection can be remembered by the camera a selection icon will appear to the right of the selected menu opt...

Page 16: ...x on the right side of the LCD screen according to the zoom used The bottom section of the box shows the Optical Zoom and the top section displays the Digital Zoom To use the Optical Zoom Press the T...

Page 17: ...Opens the Delete This Photo option and allows you to view and delete the last photo taken Down ViviLink Opens the ViviLink for Photos menu Other Shutter Captures the photo SET Opens the menu options f...

Page 18: ...for flash When this message appears it is recommended to press the Flash Up button and select one of the flash options Auto Flash Forced On or Red Eye Reduction A Auto Flash When you want the camera t...

Page 19: ...18 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera s Photo Capture Mode...

Page 20: ...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 setting wil...

Page 21: ...options 4 Press the SET button to select and save the desired option 5 A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 6 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item 7 Press the...

Page 22: ...gs Anti Shake Menu The Anti Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image 1 Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode...

Page 23: ...s from the camera and the face 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 mus...

Page 24: ...ough the menu options 4 Press the SET button to select and save the desired option 5 A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 6 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu it...

Page 25: ...enus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Color Effect menu 3 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu opt...

Page 26: ...settings Image Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct 1 Pres...

Page 27: ...item 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 LC...

Page 28: ...andard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions position of subject brightness background direct light...

Page 29: ...ng or restore the camera s default factory 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 Da...

Page 30: ...e your settings and return to the previous mode 8 Press the MODE button to exit the menu without saving your settings and return to your previous screen Silent Mode Menu You have the option of activat...

Page 31: ...nu 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...

Page 32: ...d select the Format Memory Card menu 3 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options 4 To exit without formatting the card select Cancel and press the SET button 5 To pr...

Page 33: ...tton to proceed with the reset You will then automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital camera settings set to the Factory Default Settings Note After RESETTING to th...

Page 34: ...G icon on the top left of the LCD screen 2 Zooming In Out of your selected Photo Press the T Zoom In button to Zoom In and magnify the selected photo Use the UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT direction buttons to na...

Page 35: ...To exit the Slide Show press any button Right Displays the NEXT image Down ViviLink Opens the ViviLink for Photos menu Other W Zoom out Opens Thumbnail View To Navigate in the Thumbnail View press th...

Page 36: ...the selected photo Select Delete This Photo and press SET button You will be asked to confirm the deletion of the photo If you would like to proceed with deleting the current image select Yes and pres...

Page 37: ...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 ViviLink menu 3 Press the UP or DOWN direction control button...

Page 38: ...icture 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 Pre...

Page 39: ...will not display the lock symbol 8 Remember that you cannot delete or edit photos while they are locked Print This Photo Menu You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your ca...

Page 40: ...nt mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Slide Show menu 3 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options 4 Press the SET...

Page 41: ...ct the camera at the scene you would like to capture 2 Press the T Zoom In and W Zoom Out buttons to better set the camera display if desired Note The actual shape of these buttons may vary per camera...

Page 42: ...ViviLink for Videos menu Other Shutter STARTS STOPS the video capture SET Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode Saves your selected menu option Note To navigate through the Menus use the UP DO...

Page 43: ...42 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera s Video Capture Mode...

Page 44: ...ge 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 wi...

Page 45: ...n 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 the setting or restore th...

Page 46: ...depending on the type of light source in the current environment Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current environment will allow the camera to properly balance the colors in...

Page 47: ...lt factory settings Image Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less dist...

Page 48: ...ed option icon will appear on the selected item 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 reflec...

Page 49: ...lighting accordingly Center Averages the light metered from the entire frame but giving greater weight to the subject in the center Multi Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the...

Page 50: ...ted item 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 Remember that this setting will be saved by your came...

Page 51: ...up submenu will open 5 Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT navigation buttons 6 For each field in the menu use the UP and DOWN navigation buttons to set the date and time 7 When you have...

Page 52: ...tch your country s electric current you may see flickering or waves on the images taken by your camera 50Hz UK Europe and Australia 60Hz US Canada and South America 1 Press the SET button to open the...

Page 53: ...utton 5 To proceed with the format select Yes and press the SET button You will be asked to confirm the formatting of the memory card Select No to exit without formatting Select Yes and press the SET...

Page 54: ...l camera settings set to the Factory Default Settings Note After RESETTING to the default settings it is recommended to select your system Language Date Time and ViviLink for Photos and Videos If you...

Page 55: ...the LCD screen Videos appear with an AVI icon on the top left of the LCD screen 2 Play your selected video Press the Shutter button to START playing the video Press the Shutter button again to PAUSE...

Page 56: ...Displays the PREVIOUS image Up STOPS a playing video Right Displays the NEXT image Down ViviLink Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu Other Shutter PLAYS and PAUSES a playing video W Zoom out Opens Thum...

Page 57: ...etion of the photo If you would like to proceed with deleting the current image select Yes and press the SET button to confirm The video will be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Pl...

Page 58: ...DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options 4 Press the SET button to select and save the desired option 5 A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 6 Press the MOD...

Page 59: ...uttons to scroll through the menu options 4 Press the SET button to select and save the desired option 5 Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode 6 Any image that is loc...

Page 60: ...f 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 appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experie...

Page 61: ...e terms of this license agreement and then click Next to continue 10 On PC only Let the Vivitar Experience Image Manager installer create the folder to where the program will be installed and then cli...

Page 62: ...Computer An SD card needs to be inserted Do not disconnect the cable during transfer Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer 1 Select the Get Images button from t...

Page 63: ...ton to transfer the photos and videos from your camera to your computer 9 A media download progress bar appears on the bottom left showing the number of media files downloading to your computer A mess...

Page 64: ...page Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually Transferring Photos and Videos WINDOWS 1 Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer 2 MSDC ap...

Page 65: ...or compatibility with the iPad Apple iPad Camera Connection For models that are compatible with the iPad photos and videos can be imported from your digital camera to your iPad by following either one...

Page 66: ...resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal use including but limited to repair by unauthorized parties tampering modification or accident Wha...

Page 67: ...e 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 These photos...

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