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ViviCam X040

Digital Camera

User Manual

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Summary of Contents for ViviCam X040

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: ...amera Mode 12 Navigating the Menus 13 Photo Capture Mode 14 Photo Playback Mode 32 Video Capture Mode 39 Video Playback Mode 51 Installing the Software 56 Connecting the Camera to the Computer 57 Gett...

Page 3: ...ossible Please read 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...

Page 4: ...D 16 Digital Lens 5 Zoom Out 17 Battery Compartment 6 Zoom In 18 SD Memory Card Slot 7 MODE Button 19 Macro Switch 8 SET Button 20 Wrist Strap Connector 9 Scene Left Button 21 Self Timer LED Indicator...

Page 5: ...Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Insert 3 AAA 1 5V batteries Alkaline batteries recommended not included SD Memory card up to 32GB needed for normal use Turning On the Camera...

Page 6: ...ome features such as Flash will not work if the battery power level is low When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camera will automatically turn off a few seconds later Recha...

Page 7: ...he SD card 3 Power On Press the POWER button to turn on the camera Setting the Camera Language 1 You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera The Language selection menu will appear...

Page 8: ...next part of the camera setup Setting the ViviLink Default Option Once the Date and Time have been set you will be asked to set the default ViviLink destination for photos and videos taken with your c...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...3 0EV 3 0EV White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent ISO Auto 100 200 400 Scene Auto Scenery Portrait Night Scenery Night Portrait High Sensitivity Beach Flash No Flash Forced On Au...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...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 15: ...pture 2 Press the T Zoom In and W Zoom Out buttons to zoom in out if desired 1 Note The actual shape of the zoom buttons may vary per camera model You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the...

Page 16: ...nk for Photos menu Other Shutter Captures the photo SET Opens the menu options for Photo Capture Mode Saves your selected menu option Note To navigate through the Menus use the UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT dire...

Page 17: ...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 to determine if Flash is needed selec...

Page 18: ...ACRO OFF To turn the Macro mode OFF Slide the Macro Switch on the side of the camera DOWN to the mountain icon The mountain icon appears on the LCD display When Macro mode is off images can be capture...

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: ...ptions 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: ...he 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 must hold the pose for at...

Page 24: ...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 setting or resto...

Page 25: ...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 MODE button to exit the menu and return...

Page 26: ...ns by your camera If the environment has less light darker than is needed increase the exposure setting by using the positive count to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera...

Page 27: ...m 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 sc...

Page 28: ...manually change the setting or restore the camera s default factory settings Language Menu You can select your camera s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu 1 Pres...

Page 29: ...T 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 camera until you manually ch...

Page 30: ...mera 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 automatic...

Page 31: ...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 Format Memory Card Menu You can use...

Page 32: ...r the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the Firmware menu 3 The Default Setting is selected 4 Press the SET button to reset the camera to the factory...

Page 33: ...appear with a JPG 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 directi...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...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 press the SET bu...

Page 36: ...tton to open the menus for the current mode 3 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ViviLink menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through...

Page 37: ...open the menus for the current mode 3 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the Crop menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the Crop option 5 Press the SET but...

Page 38: ...lay the lock symbol 9 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 camera directly...

Page 39: ...ection control button to scroll and select the Slide Show menu 3 Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options 4 Press the SET button to select and save the desired...

Page 40: ...ke 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 model The following Digital Zoom Indic...

Page 41: ...r 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 DOWN LEFT RIGHT direction control butto...

Page 42: ...41 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera s Video Capture Mode...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...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 White Balance Menu The White Balance feature allows you...

Page 45: ...ton 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 settings I...

Page 46: ...he UP or DOWN direction control button 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...

Page 47: ...ocusing on particular areas in the display and adjust the image color and lighting accordingly Center Averages the light metered from the entire frame but giving greater weight to the subject in the c...

Page 48: ...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 camera until you manually change the setting o...

Page 49: ...h field in the menu use the UP and DOWN navigation buttons to set the date and time 7 When you have finished setting the date and time press the SET button to save your settings and return to the prev...

Page 50: ...control button to scroll and select the Frequency menu 3 Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options 4 Press the SET button to select and save the desired option 5...

Page 51: ...on to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the Firmware menu 3 The Default Setting is selected 4 Press the SET button to reset th...

Page 52: ...n 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 53: ...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 Thumbnail View To...

Page 54: ...oceed 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 Playback mode If you do not want to delete t...

Page 55: ...tton to scroll and select the ViviLink menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options 5 Press the SET button to select and save the desired option 6 A selected...

Page 56: ...ontrol button to scroll and select the Protect Lock menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options 5 Press the SET button to select and save the desired option...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...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 59: ...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 medi...

Page 60: ...n s Home screen Transferring Images from the Camera to the Computer Manually Transferring Photos and Videos WINDOWS 1 Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your comput...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...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 63: ...some sample photos and then try downloading them again With test photos if the camera s power is off before you upload them to the computer the photos are not stored in the camera s memory These photo...

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