Vivitar ViviCam X029 User Manual
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ViviCam X029 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.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    ViviCam X029 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 Parts of the Camera ........................3 Quick Setup ..........................4 Main Camera Modes ........................5 Camera Technical Specifications ....................6 Computer System Requirements – Windows ................7 Computer System Requirements – Macintosh ................7 Charging the Lithium Battery ......................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your camera. 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: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera 1. Power button 2. Shutter button 3. LCD Screen 4. LED 5. Multi-Function Key 1 / Zoom In 6. Multi-Function Key 2 / Zoom Out 7. Flash / Up / Slideshow 8. Playback / Right Button 9.
  • Page 5: Quick Setup

    Quick Setup Installing the Battery Installing Memory Card  SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use Turning On the Camera Using the Camera Accessing the menu...
  • Page 6: 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 7: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 3648x2736(10M);3264x2448(8M);3648x2048(7MHD); Image Resolution 2592x1944(5M);2048x1536(3M); 1920x1080 (2M HD); 640x480(VGA) Video Resolution 640X480 pixels (30 fps), 320X240 pixels (30 fps) File Format JPEG/AVI Internal Memory 1 Test Photo Use Only External Memory SD Card (up to 32GB) LCD Display 2.7 Inch TFT LCD Lens...
  • Page 8: 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 9: 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. 1) Make sure the camera is powered off. 2) Plug in the AC Adapter included in the package and connect the other end to the USB slot of the camera.
  • Page 10 2) Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. 3) Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. Setting the Camera Language 1) You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear.
  • Page 11: Using Your Digital Camera

    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 12: Changing Camera Mode

    Changing Camera Mode Your camera has three main modes: 1) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera. 2) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera. 3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your camera.
  • Page 13: Photo Capture Mode

    4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. 5) If the selection can be remembered by the camera, a selection icon will appear to the right of the selected menu option. Changes made to these options will remain as is until you decide to change them again at a later time.
  • Page 14 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 Up Quick Function button until you arrive at your desired settings.
  • Page 15 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 16 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 17 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Image Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera.
  • Page 18 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select the desired option.
  • Page 19 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 20 Smile Capture Menu The Smile Capture feature when set to „On‟ allows the camera to automatically take a picture when it detects that a subject in the picture is smiling. Note: To properly use the Smile Capture feature please ensure the following: ...
  • Page 21 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 22 7) Press the the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting 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 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
  • Page 24 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. ISO Menu The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camera has to light in the surrounding environment.
  • Page 25 Center – Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but giving greater weight to the subjectin 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 26 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 27 To Set the Date and Time: 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options 4) Highlight the “Date Setup”...
  • Page 28 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 29 7) Press the the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting 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 30: Photo Playback Mode

    1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) The “Default Setting” is selected. 4) Press the SET button to reset the camera to the factory default settings. 5) You will be asked to confirm your wish to restore all of the factory settings.
  • Page 31 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad and two multi-functional buttons that function 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 Displays the NEXT image Right Opens the “Delete”...
  • 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. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 33 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Crop Image Menu You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • 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. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 35 10) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 to activate the choice. 11) If „Yes‟ is selected, the photos will be deleted as desired. 12) Press the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 36 8) Connect the one end of the USB cable provided in the package to the camera and the other end to the Pictbridge port of the printer. 9) Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process. 10) Select the “Cancel”...
  • Page 37: 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 direction button to access the Video Capture Mode. Taking a Video 1) While in Video 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 38 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose a scene settings that allows your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 39 4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 40 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. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 41 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 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.
  • Page 42 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 43 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. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.
  • Page 44 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 45 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Language Menu You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu.
  • Page 46 To Enable/Disable the Timestamp : 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select the desired option.
  • Page 47 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
  • Page 48 Frequency Menu 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 flickering or waves on the images taken by your camera.
  • Page 49 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options. While scrolling down the selected option will be highlighted. 4) If you would like to proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET button. 5) You will be asked to confirm your wish to format your memory card.
  • Page 50: Video Playback Mode

    Video Playback Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default. Press the LEFT Playback direction button to open the Playback Mode. The playback mode will allow you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Playing Videos on Your Camera Once in Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your camera‟s memory card.
  • Page 51 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. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 52 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
  • Page 53 Delete Menu While in the playback mode, you can delete videos from your camera through the delete menu. 1) Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select the image you would like to delete. 2) Press the SET button to open the menus. The top Multi-Function Key 1 is inactive.
  • Page 54: Installing The Software

    CD/DVD drive and click on “Setup.exe” to launch the installer. 3) On Macintosh: Click the icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. 4) If you do not have internet access at the time of inserting the CD-ROM, connect to the internet and then click the “Install Vivitar Experience Image Manager”...
  • Page 55: 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 56: 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. 1) Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu. 2) The “Get Images from device”...
  • Page 57: Get Started

     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 58: Transfer Media From My Camera To My Computer Manually (Using Macintosh)

    Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) 1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2) MSDC appears on the LCD. 3) The camera‟s device icon appears on the desktop. 4) Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.
  • Page 59: 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 60: 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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