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Page 1: User Manual
Digital Camera User Manual © 2009-2012 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
Capturing Photos ........................14 Capturing Video ........................15 Playback Mode ........................15 Installing the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software ..........18 Connecting your Camera to the Computer ................19 Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to your Computer ........19 Get started! ........................... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the V20 Digital Camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your device. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera. -
Page 4: Computer System Requirements For Windows Os
Computer System Requirements for Windows OS To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration: Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 ... -
Page 5: A Quick Look At Your Digital Camera
A Quick Look at your Digital Camera Wrist strap Connector Power Button Shutter Button Self-timer LED Lens USB port Busy LED Left/MODE Button Up/MENU button Battery door Right/ Standby Down/ PLAYBACK mode Tripod Mount LCD Screen... -
Page 6: Inserting Batteries
Inserting Batteries 1. Open the camera‟s battery compartment cover on the right side of the camera. 2. Insert 3 new AAA (1.5V) alkaline batteries according to the polarity shown in the illustration below. 3. Close the battery compartment cover securely. Warning: Do not remove the batteries before downloading the photos and videos from the camera. -
Page 7: Powering The Camera On And Off
Battery Capacity Once you have inserted your batteries properly and powered on your camera, an icon appears on the top right corner of your LCD screen, showing the amount of battery power available. When the battery indicator falls below 35% it is advisable to download the images to your computer as quickly as possible so as not to lose them. -
Page 8: 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 9: Menu Navigation
Menu Navigation 1. Press the Power button to power on the camera. 2. Press the Up/Menu button to enter the menu options. 3. Use the Left/Right button to toggle between the menu options on the screen. 4. Use the Shutter button to select the different submenu features within each menu option. 5. - Page 10 Photo Capture Once you have powered on your digital camera, this is the default mode of your digital camera. You can begin taking photos. Please refer the Capturing Photos section for more details. Self-Timer Mode 1. Press the Power button to power on the camera and enter Photo Capture mode by default. 2.
- Page 11 Camera Setting Options The following camera setting options appear as icons in the Main Menu: Photo Resolution Image Quality Frequency Format Photo Resolution The Photo 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.
- Page 12 5. Press the Up/Menu button again to select and save the desired photo resolution. Photo Resolution Options: High resolution (1600x1200 pixels, default mode). Middle resolution (1280x1024 pixels). Low resolution (640x480 pixels). NOTE: At higher resolutions the pictures captured will be clearer but will take up more of the camera‟s memory. You will therefore be able to take fewer photos at higher resolution than at lower resolution.
- Page 13 4. Press the Shutter button to toggle between the different Image Quality options (listed below). 5. Press the Up/Menu button again to select and save the desired Image Quality. Image Quality Options: High Quality. Low Quality (default mode) Frequency The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale.
- Page 14 Format You can use the Format Camera Memory menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your camera‟s memory. Keep in mind that formatting the memory will permanently delete all of the content on your camera‟s memory. 1.
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Page 15: Capturing Photos
Capturing Photos When the digital camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Photo Capture Mode by default. The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. Taking Individual Photos 1. Compose your shot using the LCD screen. Direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture. 2. -
Page 16: Capturing Video
Capturing Video 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 Left/Mode button once to access the Video Capture Mode. 1. - Page 17 To navigate in the Playback Mode: 1. Press the Power button to turn on the camera. 2. Press the Down/Playback button on your camera in order to view all the photos and videos that are presently on your camera. 3. Press the Left/Right button to navigate between the photos and videos. 4.
- Page 18 Press the Left/Right button to toggle between the Delete Single File options. Press the Up/Menu button to confirm your selected option. Delete All Files Press the Left/Right button to select and view the image (photo or video) you would like to delete. Press the Up/Menu button in Playback mode.
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Page 19: Installing The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software
On PC: Click the “Close” button when the installation is complete. The application automatically opens. On MAC: After the installation is complete, the application automatically opens. If you closed the application, click on Vivitar Experience Image Manager desktop icon or open and run the application from the Programs menu on your computer. -
Page 20: Connecting Your Camera To The Computer
Connecting your Camera to the Computer Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. Your camera will automatically turn on. The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few moments until the computer recognizes the device. - Page 21 Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu The “Get Images from device” window opens. Both photos and videos (if you have captured any) will get downloaded. Select your camera model from the device window. If your camera is the only device connected then it will be selected automatically.
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Page 22: 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 a Tour” button on the application’s Home page. -
Page 23: Transferring Images From My Camera To My Computer Manually
Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually Transferring Photos and Videos: WINDOWS 1. Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2. A window appears with a list of options, select “Open folder to view files” and click OK. 3. -
Page 24: 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. Your product 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 limited to, repair by unauthorized parties, tampering, modification or accident. -
Page 25: Technical Support
For phone support in the US please call 1-800-592-9541, in the UK call 0800 917 4831. If you would like to call from anywhere else, please visit www.vivitar.com for your local toll free number. -
Page 26: Camera Technical Specifications
Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor 1.3M Pixels (1280X1024) Image Resolution 1600x1200, 1280x1024, 640x480 Focus f=6.5mm Image Variation 0.5m - Infinity Lens Non-spherical Lens Aperture 100 – 16000 (lux) Illumination File Format JPEG / AVI File Storage 8 MB Resolution (1600x1200) Storage capability (1280x1024) (640x480) -
Page 27: Frequently Asked Questions
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...