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Vivitar ViviCam X029, User Manual

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Contents

 

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

What Your Camera Includes ......................................................................................................... 2 

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

Quick Setup .................................................................................................................................. 4 

Main Camera Modes .................................................................................................................... 5 

Camera Technical Specifications .................................................................................................. 6 

Computer System Requirements 

– Windows ............................................................................... 7 

Computer System Requirements 

– Macintosh ............................................................................. 7 

Charging the Lithium Battery ........................................................................................................ 8 

Initial Camera Setup ..................................................................................................................... 8 

Using Your Digital Camera ......................................................................................................... 10 

Changing Camera Mode ............................................................................................................. 11 

Navigating the Menus .................................................................................................................. 11 

Photo Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 12 

Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 29 

Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 36 

Video Playback Mode ................................................................................................................. 49 

Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 53 

Connecting the Camera to the Computer ................................................................................... 54 

Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer .............................................. 55 

Get started!................................................................................................................................. 56 

Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows) ............................ 56 

Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) .......................... 57 

Camera Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 57 

Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 58 

Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 59 

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 59 

   

 

 

Summary of Contents for ViviCam X029

Page 1: ...al 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 re...

Page 2: ...nging Camera Mode 11 Navigating the Menus 11 Photo Capture Mode 12 Photo Playback Mode 29 Video Capture Mode 36 Video Playback Mode 49 Installing the Software 53 Connecting the Camera to the Computer...

Page 3: ...our 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 get the most out o...

Page 4: ...oom In 6 Multi Function Key 2 Zoom Out 7 Flash Up Slideshow 8 Playback Right Button 9 Video Mode Down Button 10 SET button 11 ViviLink Left Button 12 Microphone 13 Flash Light 14 USB Slot 15 Tripod So...

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

Page 6: ...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 7: ...7 Inch TFT LCD Lens f 7mm F3 0 Zoom 4X Digital Zoom Exposure 3 0EV 3 0EV White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent ISO Auto 100 200 400 Scene Auto Scenery Portrait Night Scenery Nig...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...the other end to the USB slot of the camera 3 Alternatively connect the USB cable to the USB slot on the camera and to the USB port of your computer 4 The LED on the back of the camera lights up 5 Whe...

Page 10: ...would like to continue with the initial camera setup A message will appear Continue with Camera Setup Select Yes to continue or No to exit the setup Note If you select No and decide to leave the came...

Page 11: ...on to confirm the selection 3 After the ViviLink Video option is confirmed the camera is now ready to use Using Your Digital Camera Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digita...

Page 12: ...o change the active camera mode make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE button on the back of the camera When in Photo Capture Mode this icon will display on the top left corner of the L...

Page 13: ...Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera Taking a Picture 1 While in Photo Capture mode use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the...

Page 14: ...o 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 obj...

Page 15: ...14 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera s Photo Capture Mode...

Page 16: ...on the LCD screen 6 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 Resolution Menu The Image Reso...

Page 17: ...select 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 the bottom Multi Function Key 2 button to...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...he 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 to 5 seconds until the green squa...

Page 20: ...old 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 picture Smile Capture will not work...

Page 21: ...selected item 6 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item 7 Press the the bottom Multi Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode 8 An icon reflecting yo...

Page 22: ...on control buttons to scroll through the menu options 4 Press the SET button or the top Multi Function Key 1 button to select the desired option 5 A selected option icon will appear on the selected it...

Page 23: ...when the environment is lighter or darker than normal When the environment has more light than is needed reduce the exposure setting by using the negative count to reduce the amount of light allowed...

Page 24: ...e 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 control buttons to scroll through the menu option...

Page 25: ...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 the next menu item 7 Press the the bottom Multi Function Key 2...

Page 26: ...n The timestamp will appear on photos taken Off The date stamp will not appear on photos taken To Enable Disable the Timestamp 1 Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the...

Page 27: ...ious screen Silent Mode Menu You have the option of activating the camera s silent mode to disable all of the sound effects that the camera emits when performing camera functions 1 Press the SET butto...

Page 28: ...ext menu item 7 Press the the bottom Multi Function Key 2 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 t...

Page 29: ...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 control buttons t...

Page 30: ...mode by default Press the RIGHT Playback direction button to open the Playback Mode The playback mode will allow you to review and edit photos and videos that you ve already taken with you camera View...

Page 31: ...n Playback mode the following menus appear when pressing the SET button Button Action Left Displays the PREVIOUS image Up Views all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3 5 or 10 second intervals Right Dis...

Page 32: ...stinastion will only be assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this menu or from the ViviLink menu in Capture mode accessible with the Vivilink Quick Function button in Capture mode...

Page 33: ...4 Press the SET button or the top Multi Function Key 1 to open the crop option 5 The crop window will open on the selected picture 6 Use the directional buttons to move the crop box to define the desi...

Page 34: ...image in the playback mode Photos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol 8 Remember that you cannot delete or edit photos while they are locked Delete Menu While in the playback mode yo...

Page 35: ...lti Function Key 2 to exit the menu and return to your previous mode Print Photos Menu You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your camera directly to a Pictbridge compatible...

Page 36: ...menu allows you to set the interval length of time that each picture will display during the slideshow 1 Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT directio...

Page 37: ...In and the bottom Multi Function Key 2 to Zoom Out if desired 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...

Page 38: ...you to choose a scene settings that allows your camera to adapt properly to your current environment 1 Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction...

Page 39: ...in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your camera s memory 1 Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control b...

Page 40: ...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 the set...

Page 41: ...croll through the menu options 4 Press the SET button or the top Multi Function Key 1 button to select the desired option 5 A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 6 Press the LEFT or...

Page 42: ...l buttons to scroll through the menu options 4 Press the SET button or the top Multi Function Key 1 button to select the desired option 5 A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 6 Pres...

Page 43: ...ll be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera s default factory settings ISO Menu The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camera has...

Page 44: ...ndard 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 45: ...red 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 the bottom Multi Function Key 2 button to exit the menu a...

Page 46: ...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 control buttons to scro...

Page 47: ...a will automatically power off When the camera sits idle for the designated period of time the camera will shut off completely and will need to be turned on again with the power button before the next...

Page 48: ...n icon will appear on the selected item 6 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item 7 Press the the bottom Multi Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mo...

Page 49: ...been formatted clean Firmware Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the Factory Default Settings 1 Press the SET button to open the menus...

Page 50: ...would like to play press the Shutter button to start playing the video 2 Press the Shutter button again to pause the video and continue playing and pausing as needed 3 To fully stop the video press t...

Page 51: ...displayed Bottom Multi Function Key 2 Reverts back to the Photo Capture mode Down Opens the Thumnail view mode Video Playback Mode Menus After selecting a video in Playback mode the following menus ap...

Page 52: ...site will also make the selected site the new default ViviLink option A new default can be selected at any time through this menu Protect Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be pr...

Page 53: ...ption 8 You will be asked to confirm your selection 9 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to select Yes to delete or No to cancel the delete request 10 Press the SET button or the top Multi...

Page 54: ...ation 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 Experience Image Manager 4 If you do not have inter...

Page 55: ...led and then click Install 11 Please wait while the application continues the installation process on your computer 12 On PC Click the Close button when the installation is complete Click the Launch V...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...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 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...button 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...

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