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© 2010 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    ViviCam T026 Digital 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 respective companies.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ... 2 What Your Camera Includes ... 2 Camera Technical Specifications ... 3 Computer System Requirements – Windows ... 4 Computer System Requirements – Macintosh ... 4 A Quick Look at your Digital Camera ... 5 Charging the Lithium Battery ... 6 Initial Camera Setup ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    High Definition Resolutions and Water Resistant up to 10 feet /3 meters. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Note: Your camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.

  • Page 4: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File Format Internal Memory External Memory LCD Display Lens Zoom Exposure White Balance Scene Flash Self-Timer Anti-Shake Print Photos Multi Snapshots Interface System Requirements Windows XP and above / Mac OSX 10.5 and above Battery Working Temperature CMOS Sensor...

  • Page 5: Computer System Requirements - Windows

    Computer System Requirements – Windows To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration:  Pentium 4 processor or above with Windows XP service pack 2, Windows Vista or Windows 7 ...

  • Page 6: A Quick Look At Your Digital Camera

    A Quick Look at your Digital Camera 1. Strap Hole 2. Battery Cover 3. Shutter Button 4. Power Button 5. Lens 6. Flash Strobe 7. LCD Screen 8. Busy / Power Indicator LED 9. T / Zoom In Button 10. W / Zoom Out Button 11.

  • Page 7: Charging The Lithium Battery

    Charging the Lithium Battery Only use the Lithium Battery that is included in the packaging. To charge the Lithium Battery insert the battery into the camera in the direction as shown. Insert the battery with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the directions indicated inside the battery compartment Make sure the camera is powered off.

  • Page 8: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera setup. Powering the Camera ON Make sure the battery is fully charged before the first use. Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. Make sure the battery cover is tightly closed and locked into place.

  • Page 9: Setting The Camera Language

    Setting the Camera Language You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear. Select the language of your choice and press the OK button to confirm the selection. After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial camera setup. A message will appear: “Continue with Camera Setup?”...

  • Page 10: Using Your Digital Camera

    Using Your Digital Camera Make sure the batteriy is fully charged before the first use. Powering the camera ON Press the Power button to turn your camera ON. The camera will be in Photo Capture mode to start. Powering the camera OFF While the camera is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your camera OFF.
  • Page 11 Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera. Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera. Playback Mode - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your camera. When the camera is first powered ON, the Photo Capture Mode will be active.

  • Page 12: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll between the various menus for the current mode.
  • Page 13 While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture. Click the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired. Click the Shutter button on the top of the camera to take the picture.

  • Page 14: Flash Options

    Flash Options There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear on the Photo Capture Mode LCD screen in the sequence. To change the Flash mode, press the Right Quick Function button until you arrive at your desired settings. Forced Off (Default) Red Eye Self-Timer...

  • Page 15: Photo Capture Mode Menus

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

  • Page 16: Scene Menu

    Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment.
  • Page 17 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

  • Page 18: Image Quality Menu

    Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 19 Self-Timer Menu The Self-Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camera‟s shutter button is pressed and the actual capture of the picture. This is an optimal feature if you don‟t just want to take the picture but would also would like to be in the picture yourself.

  • Page 20: White Balance Menu

    Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 21 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 22 Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Multi-Snapshots Menu When enabled, the Multi-Snapshots feature allows you to take five rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the shutter button.
  • Page 23 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. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option.
  • Page 24 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 into the lens 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 25 Metering Menu The Metering setting will affect how your camera focuses when capturing an image. Depending on your selection, the camera will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas in the display and adjust the image color and lighting accordingly. Center –...
  • Page 26 Language Menu You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
  • Page 27 On – The timestamp will appear on photos taken Off – The date stamp will not appear on photos taken To Enable/Disable the Timestamp: Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option. selected option icon now appears to the right of the option name Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 28 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. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option.
  • Page 29 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 30 Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Format Memory Card Menu You can use the Format Memory Card menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your camera‟s memory card.

  • Page 31: Photo Playback Mode

    A message will appear confirming that your memory card has been formatted clean. Factory Settings Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the factory default settings. The “Default Setting” is selected. Press the OK button to reset the camera to the factory default settings.
  • Page 32 Viewing Photos on Your Camera Once 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 JPG icon on the top left of the LCD screen . Quick Delete Select the image that you wish to delete and press the Delete button.

  • Page 33: Photo Playback Mode Menus

    Press the W/Zoom Out button All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View. Use the direction buttons to scroll and select the image you wish to view. Press the SET button to enlarge the image full size Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Playback Mode.
  • Page 34 Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camera. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option. The selected picture will now appear rotated in the Playback mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
  • Page 35 Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that image in the playback mode. Photos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol. Remember that you cannot delete or edit photos while they are locked. Delete Menu While in the playback mode, you can delete pictures from your camera through the delete menu.
  • Page 36 You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your camera directly to a Pictbridge compatible printer. Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print. Open the Print Photos menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

  • Page 37: Video Capture Mode

    selected option icon will appear on the selected item. The Slide Show will begin to play. Press the MENU button to exit the Slide Show and return to your previous mode. Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camera. When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Photo Capture Mode by default.

  • Page 38: Video Capture Mode Menus

    Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:...
  • Page 39 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
  • Page 40 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 41 Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 42 White Balance Menu The White Balance feature allows your camera to adjust the coloring of the captured images 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 the images that are taken with your camera.
  • Page 43 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 44 selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 45 Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera 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 lens. This setting should be adjusted when the environment is lighter or darker than normal.
  • Page 46 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Metering Menu The Metering setting will affect how your camera focuses when capturing an image. Depending on your selection, the camera will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas in the display and adjust the image color and lighting accordingly.
  • Page 47 Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 48 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 camera‟s date and time as desired. You can also disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camera.

  • Page 49: Audio Menu

    Highlight the “Date Setup” menu option. Press the OK button to select the desired option. The Date Setup submenu will open Scroll through the window with the right and left navigation buttons. For each field in the menu, use the up and down navigation buttons to set the time and date.
  • Page 50 Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore 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 automatically power off.
  • Page 51 The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in flourescent lighting sources in your locale. If your camera is set to a frequency that does not match your country‟s electric current, you may see waves on the images taken by your camera. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 52 This option will delete all of the content at one time. If you would like to delete individual images, use the delete menu in the camera‟s Playback mode. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options. While scrolling down the selected option will be highlighted.

  • Page 53: Video Playback Mode

    Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select “Yes” and press the OK button to begin the format. The camera will be reset. A message will appear indicating that the settings have been reset successfully. Video Playback Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default. Press the Playback button to open the Playback Mode.

  • Page 54: Video Playback Mode Menus

    Quick Delete Select the image that you wish to delete and press the Delete button. A “Delete Current” message will appear on the LCD with „Yes‟ and „No‟ options. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button so to select you choice. Press the OK button Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Playback Mode:...
  • Page 55 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that image in the playback mode.

  • Page 56: Tv Out Function To Connect The Camera To A Tv

    When the camera is set to Playback mode, you can review on the TV all the photos and videos stored in the camera or on the SD memory card. Installing the Software You must be connected to the internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software.
  • Page 57 Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open. On PC: The Vivitar Experience 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.
  • Page 58 Note: If you do not have internet access, you can still download media from the camera. Click the “How to transfer photos and videos from my camera to my computer” button for instructions. If you have internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens, choose your language and click “Next”...

  • Page 59: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    13) On Macintosh: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application 14) If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager from the Programs (PC) or Application (Mac) menu on your computer.

  • Page 60: Getting Photos And Videos From Your Camera To Your Computer

    The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few seconds until the computer recognizes the device. Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camera to Your 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.

  • Page 61: Get Started

    10) The photo and video files that you selected are now downloaded to your computer to the selected folder and albums ready for your use. Get started! Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, you can:  Upload and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo sharing and social networking sites - Facebook, Flickr, MySpace, Picasa, Photobucket and YouTube ...

  • Page 62: Transfer Media From My Camera To My Computer Manually (Using Windows)

     Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience Image Manager open the Help file or click the “Take the Tour” button on the application`s Home page. Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer.

  • Page 63: Transfer Media From My Camera To My Computer Manually (Using Macintosh)

    Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. MSDC appear on the LCD. The camera‟s device icon appears on the desktop. Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.

  • Page 64: Sakar Warranty Card

    Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. Products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or workmanship will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year. What Is Not Covered By Warranty: Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal use, including but not limited to, repair by unauthorized parties, tampering, modification...

  • Page 65: Technical Support

    For technical support issues please visit our website at www.vivitar.com. You can find manuals, software and FAQ‟s at the website. Can‟t find what you are looking for? E-mail us at support@vivitar.com and one of our technical support team members will answer your questions. For phone support in the US please call 1-800-592-9541, in the UK call 0800 917 4831, in Australia call 1800-006-614.

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    Q: I deleted images using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. The images where also deleted from my computer. How do I recover images that I accidently deleted? All images deleted using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager are sent to your computer`s Recycle or Trash Bin and can be retrieved from there.

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