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Vivitar ViviCam i7 User Manual

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© 2009-2012 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
The Vivitar i7 works with Vivitar Mobile Experience App that is
available from the Apple® App Store™
"Made for iPad" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to the iPad, and has been certified by the developer to
meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation
of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Apple, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    ViviCam i7 Digital Camera User Manual © 2009-2012 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. The Vivitar i7 works with Vivitar Mobile Experience App that is available from the Apple® App Store™ “Made for iPad” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the iPad, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ....................48 HOTO LAYBACK ....................56 IDEO APTURE ....................68 IDEO LAYBACK Part 3: Installing and Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software . 73 ..............75 ONNECTING THE AMERA TO THE OMPUTER ........ 76 ETTING HOTOS AND IDEOS FROM YOUR...

  • Page 3: Part 1: Vivitar Mobile Experience Application

    PART 1: VIVITAR MOBILE EXPERIENCE APPLICATION INTRODUCTION Working seamlessly with the Vivitar i7 digital camera, the Vivitar Mobile Experience lets you:  Transfer photos from your Vivitar Camera to your iPad.  View and edit photo albums with photos from your Vivitar Camera.

  • Page 4: Transferring Your Photos From The Camera To An Ipad

    The camera auto powers on and the ‘USB Mode’ menu appears on the camera screen. Select iPad from the menu and press the Set button on the Vivitar camera to connect it. Select Allow from the Vivitar Mobile window that appears on your iPad. The...
  • Page 5 Do not disconnect during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your iPad. Your photos can be easily transferred from your Vivitar camera to your iPad. 1) Connect your camera to the iPad as described in Step 2.
  • Page 6 When all the images have been transferred touch Continue to go to the Main Gallery. 10) The imported photos appear in an album with the current date and in the My photos album. NOTE: Touch Show gallery if you disconnected the Vivitar camera and you are prompted to connect your camera again.

  • Page 7: Using The Vivitar Mobile Experience Application

    The Main Gallery allows you easy access to all the main features in the application. Timeline View photos sorted by years and months. Albums View albums with all the photos that you imported from your Vivitar camera. Slideshow Create and save slideshows with background music. Share photos ...
  • Page 8 Viewing Photos in Albums: Vivitar Mobile Experience lets you view photos in:  My Photos album- all the photos you ever imported from your Vivitar camera or photos that you edited in the app and saved.  Imported photos from Vivitar camera- all photos you import from your Vivitar camera on a specific date get saved in an album with the date.
  • Page 9  To confirm that you are sure you want to delete the selected album touch Yes. Touch Back to exit Albums and return to the Main Gallery. NOTE: The application only displays photos imported from your Vivitar camera. VIEWING SLIDESHOWS:...
  • Page 10 - Touch Interval to select the intervals in seconds between each photo. The interval options are between 1 to 60 seconds. - Touch Transitions to select one of the following transitions: dissolve, wipe or flip. - Touch Play Music to turn the music option or Off.
  • Page 11 Print Photos:  Touch the Select Photos button from the Main Gallery to view the photo thumbnails.  Touch a photo thumbnail to select it.  When you have finished selecting your photos, touch Share Photos then select Print option. ...
  • Page 12 ADDING EFFECTS TO PHOTOS: While viewing thumbnails in the Main Gallery, touch a photo to open it in full screen. The Effects list appears in the left pane.  Touch on one of the effects and alter the photo.  When you have finished altering your photo, touch the Done button to return to the Effects list.
  • Page 13 Color Invert Touch Color invert. The Color Invert effect inverts colors in an image, giving an image a look similar to a negative, but without the orange cast that a color film negative has. Color Monochrome Touch Color Monochrome. Color Monochrome effect remaps colors so they fall within shades of a single color.
  • Page 14 Highlights and Shadows Touch Highlights and Shadows. The Highlight and Shadows effect brightens shadowed subjects in an image and reduces the highlights in an image.  Highlight: Move the Highlight slider to the right to reduce the highlights and to the left to increase the highlights.
  • Page 15 Vignette Touch Vignette. The Vignette effect is a decorated border that softly fades at the edges of a picture so that the viewer’s attention is drawn to the center of the image.  Intensity: Move the slider to the right to increase the intensity of the vignette. Move the slider to the left to reduce the intensity of the vignette.
  • Page 16 ORGANIZING PHOTOS: View Photo: While viewing thumbnails, tap a photo to open it in full screen. Copy Photo: While viewing thumbnails, touch the Select Photos button. Touch a photo(s) to select. Touch the Copy button then touch on an album in the Copy to Album list. Delete Photo: While viewing thumbnails, touch the Delete button and confirm deletion by selecting Yes.

  • Page 17: Part 2: Vivicam I7 Digital Camera

    PART 2: VIVICAM i7 DIGITAL CAMERA ViviCam i7 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this digital camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos is included with your camera. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.

  • Page 18: Included

    WHAT’S INCLUDED 1) ViviCam i7 Digital Camera 2) USB Cable 3) Installation CD 4) Wrist Strap 5) iPad Connector Cable...

  • Page 19: Parts Of The Camera

    PARTS OF THE CAMERA 1) Power Button 12) ViviLink / Down Button 2) Shutter Button 13) Speaker 3) LCD Screen 14) Flash 4) W / Zoom Out 15) Digital Lens 5) T / Zoom In 16) SD Memory Card Slot 6) LED Light 17) USB Port 7) MODE Button...

  • Page 20: Initial Camera Setup

    INITIAL CAMERA SETUP INSTALLING THE BATTERIES Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment. See illustration above. Use 3x AAA (1.5v) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Batteries not included. NOTE: ...
  • Page 21 INSTALLING THE MICRO SD MEMORY CARD An SD Memory card (up to 32GB) is needed for normal use. Important: After installing, your must format the SD Memory Card before first use by selecting the “Format Memory Card” camera menu option. Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into your camera.
  • Page 22 NOTE:  After the camera is powered on, an SD icon will appear 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).
  • Page 23 USING THE CAMERA When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the INITIAL CAMERA SETUP. Setting the Camera Language You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear.
  • Page 24 Setting the Date and Time The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera. Set the Date and Time as desired by pressing the RIGHT and LEFT direction control buttons to choose the specific setting and the UP and DOWN buttons to change each setting.

  • Page 25: 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 26: Camera Technical Specifications

    CAMERA TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 3072 x 2304 (7M) / 2048 x 1536 (3M) / Image Resolution 1920 x 1080 (2MHD) / 640 x 480 (VGA) File Format JPEG (Photo) Internal Memory 1 Test Photo Use Only External Memory SD Memory Card (up to 32GB) LCD Display 1.8 Inch Preview Screen...

  • Page 27: System Requirements

     Internet Connection WINDOWS OS To be able to download photos and videos to your PC using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration:  Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 ...

  • Page 28: 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 for more information.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Navigating The Menus

    NAVIGATING THE MENUS Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll between the various menus for the current mode.

  • Page 31: 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. Press the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired.
  • Page 32 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons: Button Function Left Scene Selection – Opens the Scene menu Flash Options – Toggles the Flash options appearing on the LCD Delete –...
  • Page 33 FLASH OPTIONS There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear on the Photo Capture Mode LCD screen in sequence. To change the Flash mode, press the UP Quick Function button until you arrive at your desired settings. Important: When using Flash, stand between 8 to 10 feet away from the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 34 MACRO SWITCH OPTIONS / MACRO ON: Your camera contains a Macro Switch that allows you to manually enable or disable the Macro mode on your camera. While using the Macro mode, you can capture images at close range (15 ~ 30 cm). To turn the Macro mode ON, slide the Macro Switch on the side of your camera UP to the flower icon ...
  • Page 35 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 36 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 37 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. Image Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera.
  • Page 38 Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET button to select and save 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 39 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. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the Color Effect menu.
  • Page 40 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 button to scroll and select the Image Sharpness menu.
  • Page 41 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 42 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 43 Press the SET button to select and save 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 44 Press the UP or DOWN direction control 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 navigation buttons. For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN navigation buttons to set the date and time.
  • Page 45 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 46 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. 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 47 Firmware (Factory Default Settings) Menu Use this 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 direction control button to scroll and select the Firmware menu.

  • Page 48: Photo Playback Mode

    PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos that you’ve already taken with you camera.  When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default.  Press the MODE button once to open the Playback Mode. ...
  • Page 49 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. 1) Press the W/Zoom Out button.
  • Page 50  To select a JPG in the Thumbnail View: press the SET button  Opens the menu options for Photo Playback Mode  Saves your selected menu option  NOTE: To navigate through the Menus, use the  UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction control buttons. PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Photo Playback Mode: Delete Menu...
  • Page 51 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 52 3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ViviLink menu. 4) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options. 5) Press the SET button to select the desired option. 6) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
  • Page 53 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. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Crop’ menu.
  • Page 54 Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that image in the playback mode. Photos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol.
  • Page 55 Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET button to select and save 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 56: 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 1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 57 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 view and delete the last video taken as Right well as previously captured videos...
  • Page 58 MACRO SWITCH OPTIONS / NOTE: See Photo Capture section for details. HIDE/SHOW THE LCD ICONS NOTE: See Photo Capture section for details. VIDEO CAPTURE MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Video Capture Mode:...
  • Page 59 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let 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 button to scroll and select the Scene menu.
  • Page 60 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 61 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 62 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings. Light Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera’s lens.
  • Page 63 light situations. The higher sensitivity to light however, may reduce the quality of the images that are taken. When the ISO is reduced, the image sensor in your camera will be less sensitive to light and will optimize the image quality in environments with bright lighting. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 64 Date/Time Menu When you capture an image with your camera, the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was taken. The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camera’s date and time as desired. You can also disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camera.
  • Page 65 Press the MODE button to exit the menu without saving your settings and return to your previous screen. 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 turned on again with the power button before the next use.
  • Page 66 Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET button to select and save 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 67 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the Firmware menu. The “Default Setting” is selected. Press the SET button to reset the camera to the factory default settings. You will be asked to confirm the resetting to the factory default settings. If you would like to proceed with the reset, select “Yes”...

  • Page 68: 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 69 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. Press the W/Zoom Out button All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View.
  • Page 70 Other PLAYS and PAUSES a playing video Shutter Opens Thumbnail View  To Navigate in the Thumbnail View: press the UP / DOWN W/Zoom out / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons  To select a JPG in the Thumbnail View: press the SET button ...
  • Page 71 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. View the video to which you would like to add a ViviLink.
  • Page 72 Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ViviLink menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

  • Page 73: Part 3: Installing And Using The Vivitar Experience Image Manager 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 74 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 75: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    13) On Macintosh: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application. 14) If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager from the Programs (PC) or Applications (Mac) menu on your computer.

  • Page 76: Getting Photos And Videos From Your Camera To Your Computer

    GETTING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS FROM YOUR CAMERA TO YOUR COMPUTER An SD Memory 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”...

  • Page 77: 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” from the menu option or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application’s...

  • Page 78: Transferring Images From My Camera To My Computer Manually

    TRANSFERRING IMAGES FROM MY CAMERA TO MY COMPUTER MANUALLY TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: 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.

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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 www.vivitar.com and one of our technical support team members will answer your questions.
  • Page 81 This device complies with the part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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