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ViviCam S836 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 S836 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 Power Button 12. MODE Button Shutter Button 13. Microphone LCD Screen 14. Flash Light LED (Charge / Flash Indicator) 15. USB Slot Zoom Out 16. Tripod Mount Zoom In 17. Optical Lens Up / Flash / Slideshow Button 18.

  • 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...
  • Page 6 POWERING THE CAMERA ON BATTERY To Install the Battery: Open the battery compartment cover. Insert the battery properly into your digital camcorder, according to the polarity as shown below. Make sure to insert the lithium battery all the way into the battery compartment. The battery latch should cover the battery when inserted properly.
  • Page 7 Charge the Battery Using the Supplied USB Cable and Your Computer  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 USB port of your computer. ...
  • Page 8 Note:  Some features, such as Flash, will not work if the battery power level is low.  When the battery power is empty the battery icon turns red and ‘Low Battery’ flashes on the LCD screen. The camcorder automatically turns off a few seconds later. ...
  • 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 MODE button on your camera after the camera has been powered ON. Photo Capture Mode Use this mode to capture pictures with your camera. This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON.

  • Page 12: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS 4608 x 3456 (16M), 4000 x 3000 (12M), 3456 x 2592 (9M), Image Resolution 3648 x 2048 (7M-HD), 2592 x 1944 (5M), 2048 x1536 (3M), 1920 x 1080 (2M-HD), 640 x 480 (VGA) Video Resolution 1280 x 720 (HD), 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA) File Format JPEG (Photo);...

  • 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

    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...
  • Page 17 VIVILINK: VIDEO OR PHOTO CAPTURE MODE Press the DOWN Quick Function Button to open the ViviLink options. Select a ViviLink option and press SET to save your selection and return to Photo/Video Capture Mode. Your selected ViviLink destination appears as an icon on the LCD screen and your camera is now ready to capture your photo or video with the selected ViviLink destination.
  • Page 18 Flash Type Description  No flash will appear.  Use this when you do not want to activate Flash. Forced Off (Default) NOTE: A ‘Turn On Flash’ message appears when the camera detects a need 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.
  • Page 19 the camera.  The flower icon appears on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is ON. MACRO OFF: To turn the MACRO mode OFF-  Select ‘ OFF’ from the Macro menu options. The mountain icon appears on the LCD display. ...

  • Page 20: 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 21 TAKING A SELF PORTRAIT PICTURE You can also capture your photos using the flip screen which opens to 180 degrees. Before taking the photo, ensure that the MACRO mode is ON. The flower icon appears on the LCD display. When you would like to quickly include yourself in the photo, simply flip the LCD display up and hold the camera steady facing towards you at arm’s length (30~45cm).
  • Page 22 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons: Quick Function Function Button SCENE SELECTION – Opens the ‘Scene’ 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 above 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 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’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. Press the SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. selected option icon appears on the selected item.
  • Page 26 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 like to be in the picture yourself.
  • Page 27 FACE DETECT MENU The ‘Face Detect’ feature when set to ‘On’ allows the camera to use a subject’s face as the basis for balancing the other colors and focus in the camera’s display. This feature is meant to ensure that the color and focus of your pictures will be consistently sharp and high-quality. Note: To properly use the Face Detect option, please ensure the following: ...
  • Page 28 MACRO MENU With the ‘Macro’ feature you can capture images at close range (30 ~ 45 cm). MACRO ON: To enable the Macro mode, select ‘On’.  The flower icon appears on the LCD display and indicates that the Macro mode is ON. ...
  • Page 29 Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. Press the SET 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 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Multi SnapShots’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. Press the SET 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 31 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. 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.
  • Page 32 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 MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 33 LANGUAGE MENU You can select your camera’s language setting by selecting the desired language from the ‘Language’ menu. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Language’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option.
  • Page 34 To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. To Set the Date and Time: Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Date/Time’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the ‘Date Setup’...
  • 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 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. Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on your camera’s memory card.
  • Page 37 • Select ‘No’ to exit the menu and return to the previous mode without resetting to the default settings. • Select ‘Yes’ and press the SET button 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.

  • 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 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 W / Zoom Out button.
  • Page 40 direction control buttons.  SAVE SELECTION - Saves your selected menu option.  MODE SELECTION - Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode and Playback Mode. MODE  Exits the menu screen. ZOOM - Zooms In to selected photo. ...
  • Page 41 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. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Delete’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option.
  • 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 SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. The selected picture now appears rotated in the Playback Mode display. CROP IMAGE MENU You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature. View the photo you would like to crop. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 44 then press the SET button. The image now appears in Playback Mode with the lock icon To Unlock the Selected Image: To unlock the selected locked image use the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘Unlock This Photo’ and then press the SET button. The image now appears in Playback Mode without the lock icon.
  • Page 45 the printer. Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process. Select the ‘Cancel’ option to exit the menu and return to the previous mode. SLIDE SHOW MENU You can view a Slide Show of all the pictures taken with your camera by pressing the UP Quick Function button while in Playback mode.

  • Page 46: 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 MODE 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 47  A red, blinking icon appears at the top of the LCD screen indicating that the recording is in progress.  To STOP the video recording, press the Shutter button again.  The video is automatically saved to the camera’s SD Memory card. Capturing the Video Using the Flip Screen: You can also capture your videos using the Flip Screen.
  • 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 SCENE SELECTION – Opens the ‘Scene’ menu. LEFT LIGHT EXPOSURE – Opens the ‘Light Exposure’ menu. DELETE – Opens the ‘Delete This Video’ option and allows you to RIGHT view and delete the last video taken.
  • 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: Remember: The ‘Scene’ menu is also accessible by pressing the LEFT Quick Function Button while in Capture Mode. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 51 To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen. IMAGE QUALITY MENU The ‘Image Quality’ menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera.
  • Page 52 Note: The MACRO mode must be turned OFF ( ) when you want to use the following features of your camera: Flash and Face Detect. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Macro’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option.
  • Page 53 COLOR EFFECT MENU The ‘Color Effect’ menu allows you to choose a color effect to add to the images 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 ‘Color Effect’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option.
  • Page 54 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. 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.
  • Page 55 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 MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 56 LANGUAGE MENU You can select your camera’s language setting by selecting the desired language from the ‘Language’ menu. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Language’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option.
  • Page 57 To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. To Set the Date and Time: Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Date/Time’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the ‘Date Setup’...
  • 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 - CANCEL: To exit without formatting the SD Memory Card, select ‘Cancel’ and press the SET button. - FORMAT: To proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET button. You will be asked to confirm the formatting of the memory card. •...

  • 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 To access the Thumbnail View: Press the W / Zoom Out button. All the images on your camera appear in the Thumbnail View. Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to scroll and select the image you wish to view.
  • Page 62 VIDEO PLAYBACK MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Video Playback Mode: DELETE MENU While in the Playback Mode, you can delete videos from your camera through the ‘Delete’ menu. Select the video you would like to delete. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 63 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 64 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 video 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 65: 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 66: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    12) MACINTOSH: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager” to open the application. 13) 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 67: Getting Photos And Videos From The Camera To The Computer

    Getting Photos and Videos from the Camera to the 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. Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu. The “Get media from device”...

  • Page 68: 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 69 TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: MACINTOSH OS Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camera to your computer. ‘MSDC’ appears 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 70: Camera Maintenance

    Camera Maintenance The digital camera is a delicate device. Please handle your camera with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your camera to heat sources. Do not use you camera in wet or moist conditions. Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable.

  • Page 71: 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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