Vivitar Vivicam X018 User Manual

Vivitar Vivicam X018 User Manual

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ViviCam X018 Digital Camera

User Manual

© 2010 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    ViviCam X018 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

    Camera Technical Specifications ... 8 Computer System Requirements – Windows ... 9 Computer System Requirements – Macintosh ... 9 Using Your Digital Camera ... 10 Changing Camera Mode ... 10 Navigating the Menus ... 11 Photo Capture Mode ... 12 Photo Playback Mode ...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Note: Your 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 of your digital camera. What’s Included 1.
  • Page 4: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Power button Shutter button LCD Screen Zoom Out Zoom In MODE button SET button Scene / Left Button 10. Flash / Up / Slideshow 11. Delete / Right Button 12. ViviLink / Down Button 13. Microphone 14.
  • Page 5: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Turning On the Camera Installing the Memory Card  SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use Using the Camera Accessing the menu Selecting the modes...
  • Page 6 Powering the Camera ON Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. Use 3x AAA (1.5v) batteries. Rechargeable batteries are not recommended for use. Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into your camera (until a click sound is heard).
  • Page 7 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 camera. 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 software application.
  • Page 8: Main Camera Modes

    Photo Capture mode. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera. After turning on your camera, press the MODE 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.
  • Page 9: 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 Face Detect Smile Capture Interface System Requirements Battery Working Temperature CMOS Sensor 10M (3648x2736), 8M (3264x2448), 7M HD (3648x2048), 5M (2592x1944), 3M (2048x1536), 2M HD (1920x1080), VGA ( 640x480 )
  • Page 10: 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 11: Using Your Digital Camera

    OFF. You will see a “Goodbye” splash screen and then the camera will power off completely. Note: Your digital camera also has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off your camera after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle. The Auto Power Off settings can be set from the Auto Power Off settings menu.
  • Page 12: Navigating The Menus

    To 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 LCD display When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Playback Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display Navigating the Menus...
  • Page 13: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. Taking a Picture 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 14 Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons: Button Icon appearing and Action Left Scene Selection - Opens the Scene menu Flash Options - Toggles the Flash options appearing on the LCD Delete Last Photo –...
  • Page 15 conditions.  Note: An initial flash appears to test your lighting conditions. If flash is needed, a second flash will appear upon taking the photo.  The flash is enabled for each photo.  Note: If you use this option in a well lit environment, your photo Forced On may be appear too bright/light (overexposed).
  • Page 16 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 17 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 18 Image Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camera. 10) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 19 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image.
  • Page 20  Distance from the camera – The subject‟s face must be no further than 8 to 9 feet (3.5 meters) from the camera and the face must cover at least 20% (1 / 5th) of the picture as „seen‟ on the LCD screen. ...
  • Page 21  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 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 with a side shot of the subject`s head.
  • Page 22 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Color Effect Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 23 Press the MODE 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 saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 24 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET 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 MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • 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 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET 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 MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 27 To Set the Date and Time: Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the “Date Setup”...
  • Page 28 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. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.
  • Page 29 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 30: Photo Playback Mode

    Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin the format. The camera will be reset. A message will appear indicating that the settings have been reset successfully. Photo Playback Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default. Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode.
  • Page 31 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Action Displays the PREVIOUS image Left Views all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3, 5 or 10 second intervals...
  • Page 32 ViviLink 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. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 33 Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camera. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 34 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. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 35: Video Capture Mode

    Press any button to exit the slideshow and return to the 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. Press the MODE button once to access the Video Capture Mode.
  • Page 36 Click the Shutter button again to stop the video recording. It‟s as easy as twist and shoot! Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Icon appearing and Action...
  • Page 37 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:...
  • Page 38 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 39 Image Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camera. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 40 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 41 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 direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.
  • Page 42 selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MODE 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 saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 43 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 44 Press the SET 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 MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 45 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. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous screen. Audio Menu The Audio menu allows you to control the camera‟s ability to record audio in the video clips recorded with your camera in addition to the video record.
  • Page 46 selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 47 This option can only 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 SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.
  • Page 48: Video Playback Mode

    3 X 3 matrix where you can scroll and select images normally from the thumbnails. Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Left...
  • Page 49 ViviLink 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. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 50 Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon will appear on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site. 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 51: 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. 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”...
  • Page 52: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    On PC and Macintosh: Click the “I accept the terms of this license agreement” and then click “Next” to continue. 10) On PC only: Let the “Vivitar Experience Image Manager” installer create the folder to where the program will be installed, and then click “Install”.
  • Page 53: Getting Photos And Videos From Your Camera To Your Computer

    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. Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu. The “Get Images from device”...
  • Page 54  Edit images using automatic and manual tools  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.
  • Page 55: Transfer Media From My Camera To My Computer Manually (Using Windows)

    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. 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 56: 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 57: Technical Support

    Coventry, CV3 4PE 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.
  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    SD memory card. We recommend always downloading your photos to your computer as soon as possible to prevent unintentional data loss. Q: I deleted images using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. The images were 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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