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ViviCam S027 Digital Camera
User's Manual
© 2009-2013 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.

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  • Page 1 ViviCam S027 Digital Camera User’s Manual © 2009-2013 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

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..........................2 What’s Included ..........................2 Parts of the Camera ........................3 Initial Camera Setup ........................4 Main Camera Modes ........................10 Camera Technical Specifications ....................11 Computer System Requirements ....................12 Powering the Camera On/Off ..................... 13 Changing Camera Mode ......................

  • Page 3: Introduction

     This camera is a plug and play device. You can download the pictures and videos captured by your camera without the software by directly accessing the camera’s memory card from your computer. It is recommended however that you install the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager Software to enjoy the full Vivitar Experience™.

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera 1. Power Button 12. Microphone 2. Shutter Button 13. Flash 3. LCD Screen 14. USB Port 4. LED (Charge/Busy Indicator) 15. Tripod Socket 5. Multi-Function Key 1 / Zoom In 16. Digital Lens 6. Multi-Function Key 2 / Zoom Out 17.

  • Page 5: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup INSTALLING & CHARGING THE INSTALLING THE MEMORY CARD BATTERY  SD Memory card (up to 32GB) To Charge the Battery:  Insert the battery (as shown above). needed for normal use.  Power Off the camera.  Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port or to the AC Adapter (which is then connected to a standard wall socket).
  • Page 6 POWERING THE CAMERA ON Only use the Lithium Battery that is included in the packaging. Upon first use, make sure the battery has been fully charged. BATTERY To Install the Battery: Open the battery compartment cover. Insert the battery properly into your digital camcorder, according to the correct polarity. Push the battery latch as you insert the battery.
  • Page 7 To Charge the Battery: Upon first use make sure the battery is fully charged. To charge the battery, insert the battery correctly into the camcorder. Make sure the camcorder is powered off. Proceed with one of the following steps below to charge the battery: Charge the Battery Using the Supplied USB Cable and Your Computer ...
  • Page 8  Connect the smaller end of the USB cable into the USB port of your camera.  Connect the other end of the USB cable to the AC Charger.  Plug the AC Charger into a power socket.  The camera’s charge light will turn on while the battery is charging. The charge light will turn off once the battery is fully charged.
  • Page 9 Note:  After the camera is powered on, an SD icon appears on the LCD display. If you do not see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly.  Make sure the SD card is not locked (check the lock switch on the side of the SD card). If the SD card is locked this will prevent the camera from saving captured photos to the SD card.
  • Page 10 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the camera’s date and time. Press the UP/DOWN button to change and set the specific date/time settings. Press the RIGHT/LEFT button to move to a different part of the date/time setting options. Once you have set the date and time as desired press the SET button to confirm the setting and move to the next part of the camera setup.

  • Page 11: Main Camera Modes

    Main Camera Modes Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions. You can switch modes by pressing the DOWN Video button to access the Video Mode and RIGHT Playback button to access the Playback Mode after the camera has been powered ON. Photo Capture Mode Use this mode to capture pictures with your camera.

  • Page 12: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 4640 x 3480 (16M), 4416 x 3312 (14M), 4000 x 3000 (12M), 3648 x 2736 (10M), 3264 x 2448(8M), 3648 x 2048 (7MHD), Image Resolution 2592 x 1944 (5M), 2048 x 1536(3M), 1920 x 1080 (2M HD), 640 x 480 (VGA) Video Resolution 1280 x 720 HD, 640 x 480 (VGA), 320 x 240 (QVGA)

  • Page 13: Computer System Requirements

    Computer System Requirements To be able to download photos and videos to your computer using the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration: WINDOWS OS  MICROSOFT® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or MICROSOFT®...

  • Page 14: Powering The Camera On/Off

    Powering the Camera On/Off  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. If your camera comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use.  Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. (SD card up to 32GB - SD Card not included) Please see Initial Camera Setup...

  • Page 15: Changing Camera Mode

    Changing Camera Mode Your camera has three main modes: 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 (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your camera.

  • Page 16: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll between the various menus for the current mode.

  • Page 17: Camera Features: Vivilink, Macro, Flash, Zoom

    The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera’s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager application. A ViviLink destination can be assigned to a photo or video in Capture mode prior to capturing your image or in Playback Mode.
  • Page 18 FLASH OPTIONS There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear in sequence on the LCD screen in the Photo Capture Mode. To change the Flash mode, press the UP Quick Function button until you arrive at your desired settings.
  • Page 19 MACRO FEATURE Your camera contains a MACRO switch that allows you to enable or disable the MACRO mode on your camera. While using the Macro mode, you can capture images at close range (30 ~ 45 cm). MACRO ON: To turn the MACRO mode ON – ...
  • Page 20 DIGITAL ZOOM OPTION You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom while capturing your photos and recording your videos. Press the T button to zoom in on the object and press the W button to zoom back out.

  • Page 21: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture Mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. This is the default mode of the camera once it has been powered on. TAKING A PICTURE Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display: 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.
  • Page 22 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons: Quick Function Button Function VIVILINK – Opens the ‘ViviLink for Photos’ menu. LEFT FLASH OPTIONS – Toggles between the following Flash options: Forced Off, Forced On, Auto Flash,...
  • Page 23 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Photo Capture Mode.
  • Page 24 Note:  The selection icons appear by the default settings.  Once you change a setting, the setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings. SCENE MENU The ‘Scene’ menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment.
  • Page 25 IMAGE RESOLUTION MENU The ‘Image Resolution’ menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your camera’s memory. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Image Resolution’...
  • Page 26 To exit the menu view: Press the Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen. 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.
  • Page 27 Press the SET button or the Multi-Function Key 1 button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. selected option icon appears on the selected item. To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous...
  • Page 28 To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 29 Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. Press the SET button or the Multi-Function Key 1 button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. selected option icon appears on the selected item. To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
  • Page 30 IMAGE SHARPNESS MENU Using the ‘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 SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Image Sharpness’...
  • Page 31 To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 32 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 center Multi – Used in standard 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 and scenes Spot –...
  • Page 33 To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 34 Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the ‘Date Setup’ menu option, then press the SET button to select the option. The ‘Date Setup’ submenu will open. Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT buttons. For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the date and time. When you have finished setting the date and time, press the SET button or the Multi-Function Key 1 button to save your settings and return to the previous mode.
  • Page 35 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. When the camera sits idle for the designated period of time, the camera will shut off completely and will need to be powered on again with the power button before the next use.
  • Page 36 To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 37 FIRMWARE (FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS) MENU Use the ‘Firmware’ menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the Factory Default Settings. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Firmware’...

  • Page 38: Photo Playback Mode

    Photo Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you’ve already taken with your camera.  When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default. ...
  • Page 39 PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function PREVIOUS - Displays the PREVIOUS image. LEFT SLIDE SHOW - Views all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3, 5 or 10 second intervals.
  • Page 40 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 through the ‘Delete’ menu. Select the photo you would like to delete. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 41  If you do not want to delete the current image, select ‘No’ and press the SET button or the Multi-Function Key 1 button. The photo will not be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback mode. To delete all the images (videos and photos) you have saved on your SD Memory card: Select ‘Delete All Images’...
  • Page 42 VIVILINK FOR PHOTOS MENU The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera’s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager application. Select the photo you to which you would like to add a ViviLink.
  • Page 43 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Rotate’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. Press the SET button or the Multi-Function Key 1 button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. The selected picture now appears rotated in the Playback Mode display.
  • Page 44 PROTECT/LOCK MENU Pictures and videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. View the photo you would like to protect/lock. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Protect/Lock’...
  • Page 45 Note:  Any image that is locked displays a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that image in the Playback Mode. Photos that are not locked do not display the lock symbol.  Remember that you cannot delete or edit photos while they are locked. PRINT THIS PHOTO MENU You can use the ‘Print Photos’...
  • Page 46 Press the SET button or the Multi-Function Key 1 button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. selected option icon appears on the selected item. To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous...

  • Page 47: Video Capture 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. Press the DOWN/Video button once to access the Video Capture Mode. TAKING A VIDEO Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display: While in Video Capture mode, use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the...
  • Page 48 VIDEO CAPTURE MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function VIVILINK – Opens the ‘ViviLink for Videos’ menu. LEFT LIGHT EXPOSURE – Opens the ‘Light Exposure’ menu. PLAYBACK –...
  • Page 49 VIDEO CAPTURE MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Video Capture Mode:  The selection icons below appear by the default settings.  Once you change a setting, the setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.
  • Page 50 SCENE MENU The ‘Scene’ menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. Note:  When selecting the HIGH SENSITIVITY Option, by default the camera switches off the FLASH automatically (if it’s ON) to optimize the picture quality. If however, you would like to override it and manually turn ON the flash –...
  • Page 51 Press the SET button or the Multi-Function Key 1 button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. selected option icon appears on the selected item. To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous...
  • Page 52 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. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘White Balance’...
  • Page 53 IMAGE SHARPNESS MENU Using the ‘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 SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Image Sharpness’...
  • Page 54 To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 55 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 center Multi – Used in standard 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 and scenes Spot –...
  • Page 56 To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 57 Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the ‘Date Setup’ menu option, then press the SET button to select the option. The ‘Date Setup’ submenu will open. Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT buttons. For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the date and time. When you have finished setting the date and time, press the SET button or the Multi-Function Key 1 button to save your settings and return to the previous mode.
  • Page 58 FREQUENCY MENU The options in the ‘Frequency’ menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent 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. 50Hz –...
  • Page 59 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Format Memory Card’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option: - CANCEL: To exit without formatting the SD Memory Card, select ‘Cancel’ and press the SET button or the Multi-Function Key 1 button.

  • Page 60: Video Playback Mode

    Video Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you’ve already taken with your camera.  When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default. ...
  • Page 61 THUMBNAIL VIEW Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View. The images on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails. To access the Thumbnail View: Press the DOWN button.
  • Page 62  MENU - Opens the menu options for Video Playback Mode. To navigate through the Menus, use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons.  SAVE SELECTION - Saves your selected menu option. Multi-Function Key 1 DELETE - Opens the “Delete” menu for the image that is currently being displayed.
  • Page 63 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Delete’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. To delete the selected video: Select “Delete This Video” and press the SET button or the Multi-Function Key 1 button.
  • Page 64 VIVILINK FOR VIDEOS MENU The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera’s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager application. Select the video you to which you would like to add a ViviLink.
  • Page 65 Note:  An icon appears on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site when you return to the Playback display.  Remember that the ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. A ViviLink destination 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 66 To Unlock All Images: To unlock all locked videos and photos use the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘Unlock All Images’ and then press the SET button or the Multi-Function Key 1 button. The images now appear in Playback Mode without the lock icon. Press the Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

  • Page 67: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software You must be connected to the Internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager software. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open. WINDOWS: 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”...
  • Page 68 MACINTOSH: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager” to open the application. 12) If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager from the Programs (WINDOWS) or Applications (MACINTOSH) menu on your computer.

  • Page 69: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    Connecting the Camera to the Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camera to your computer. Power the camera ON. The first time you connect the device to the computer you may have to wait a few moments until the computer recognizes the device.

  • Page 70: Getting Started

     Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager open the “Help” from the menu option or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application’s Home screen.

  • Page 71: Transferring Images From The Camera To The Computer Manually

    Transferring Images from the Camera to the Computer Manually TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: WINDOWS OS Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camera to your computer. ‘MSDC’ appears on the LCD. A window appears with a list of options, select “Open folder to view files” and click OK. Open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.

  • Page 72: Camera Maintenance

    TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: APPLE IPAD NOTE: Please check your device packaging for 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 of the options below: Connecting your digital camera to your iPad using an iPad Camera Connector: Plug the Camera Connector into the dock connector port on your iPad, then attach your digital camera using a USB cable (included) to the Camera Connector.

  • Page 73: 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 from the time of purchase.

  • Page 74: Technical Support

    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.

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