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Page 1: Digital Camera
ViviCam X025v2 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‟s Included ..........................2 Parts of the Camera ........................3 Initial Camera Setup ........................4 Main Camera Modes ........................6 Camera Technical Specifications ....................7 Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS ..............8 Computer System Requirements – MAC OS ................8 Powering the Camera On/Off ....................... -
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. What‟s Included 1. Digital Camera 2. USB cable 3. Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD 4. Wrist Strap Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included. -
Page 4: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera Power Button 12. Self Timer / Down Button Shutter Button 13. Flash Light LCD Screen 14. USB Slot LED Light 15. Tripod Socket Zoom Out 16. Digital Lens Zoom In 17. Battery Compartment MODE Button 18. SD Memory Card Slot Menu Button (M) 19. -
Page 5: Initial Camera Setup
Initial Camera Setup When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the INITIAL CAMERA SETUP. Powering the Camera ON Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. Use 3 AAA (1.5v) batteries. - Page 6 SD Memory Card Make sure an SD card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your camera. The SD Memory is required for normal camera use. SD card not included. To properly insert the SD Card: Locate the SD card slot on the side of the camera. ...
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Page 7: 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 8: Camera Technical Specifications
Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor (10M) 3648 x 2736 pixels, (8M) 3262 x 2448 pixels, (7M HD) 3648 x 2048 pixels, (5M) 2592 x 1944 pixels, Image Resolution (3M) 2048 x 1536 pixels, (2M HD) 1920 x 1080 pixels, (VGA) 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) 640 x 480 pixels Video Resolution... -
Page 9: Computer System Requirements - Windows Os
Computer System Requirements – 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 10: Powering The Camera On/Off
Powering the Camera On/Off Powering the camera ON Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. Use 3x AAA (1.5v) batteries (not included). Alkaline batteries recommended. Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into your camera (until a click sound is heard). -
Page 11: 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 12: Navigating The Menus
Navigating the Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll between the various menus for the current mode. -
Page 13: Photo Capture Mode
Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. This is the default mode when turning on your 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: Quick Function Button Function Self-Timer – Sets a delay from the time the Shutter button is pressed to the time the image is captured. As you press the Self Down / Self Timer Timer button, the LCD display shows the Self-Timer delay options: Off, 2 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds...
- Page 15 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.
- Page 16 To turn Macro mode OFF: Slide the Macro Switch down on the side of the camera to the mountain icon. When Macro mode is off, images can be captured from 1.5m - infinity. Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode: Scene, Image Size, Anti-Shake, Face Detect, Smile Capture, Continue Shot, Self Timer, and Setup (General Camera Settings) Scene Menu...
- Page 17 Image Size Menu The Image 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. The Image Size options include: (10M) 3648 x 2736, (8M) 3262 x 2448, (7M HD) 3648 x 2048, (5M) 2592 x 1944, (3M) 2048 x 1536, (2M HD) 1920 x 1080, (VGA) 640 x 480 Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
- Page 18 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 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.
- Page 19 Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen 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 20 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Smile Capture menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and return to your previous mode.
- Page 21 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 22 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. The Exposure options include: (Lightest ) +3, +2, +1, 0, -1, -2, -3 (Darkest) 1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
- Page 23 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Setup menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll to the ISO submenu. 4) Press the MENU (M) button to select the ISO submenu and open the submenu options. 5) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the submenu options.
- Page 24 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. The Sharpness options include: Normal, Sharp, Soft 1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
- Page 25 6) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and return to your previous mode. 7) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 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.
- Page 26 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll to the Date submenu. 4) Press the MENU (M) button to select the Date submenu and open the submenu options. 5) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the submenu options. 6) Press the MENU (M) button to select „Set Date‟...
- Page 27 7) 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 28 1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Setup menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll to the Frequency submenu. 4) Press the MENU (M) button to select the Frequency submenu and open the submenu options.
- Page 29 buttons to select „Yes‟ to format the SD card or „No‟ to exit and return to the previous mode. Press the MENU (M) button to confirm the desired option. b. Select „Cancel‟ and then press the MENU (M) button to exit the format and return to the previous mode.
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Page 30: Photo Playback Mode
Photo Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos 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. To access the Playback Mode: ... - Page 31 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.
- Page 32 Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Playback Mode: Rotate, Protect (Lock/Unlock), Delete, Crop Image, Pictbridge Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camera. The Rotate options include: ...
- Page 33 Delete Menu While in the Playback Mode, you can delete pictures from your camera using the Delete menu. The Delete options include: This Image, All, Cancel View the photo you would like to delete. Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Delete menu.
- Page 34 Crop Image Menu You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature. The Crop options include: Crop, Cancel Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Crop Image menu.
- Page 35 photo. You will be asked to connect the camera to the Pictbridge printer. Connect the USB cable provided in the package from the camera to the Pictbridge port of the printer. Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process. Select the “Cancel”...
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Page 36: 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 (M) button once to access the Video Capture Mode. Taking a Video While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture. - Page 37 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: White Balance, Size White Balance Menu WB 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.
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Page 38: Video Playback Mode
Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen 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 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. 1) Press the W/Zoom Out button.
- Page 40 Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Playback Mode: Protect, Delete Protect Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. The Protect options include: Lock, Unlock Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
- Page 41 To delete the selected video, select “This Video” and press the MENU (M) button. You will be asked to confirm the deletion of the video. If you would like to proceed with deleting the current video: select „Yes‟ and press the MENU (M) button to confirm.
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Page 42: Installing The Software
CD/DVD drive and click on “Setup.exe” to launch the installer. On Macintosh: The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Installer window appears. If the window does not appear, click the CD icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. -
Page 43: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
12) On 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 (PC) or Applications (Mac) menu on your computer. -
Page 44: Getting Photos And Videos From Your Camera To Your Computer
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer Note: 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”... -
Page 45: Get Started
Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience Image Manager open the „Help guide‟ from the Help menu or click the “Take the Tour” button on the application‟s Home page. -
Page 46: Transfer Media From My Camera To My Computer Manually (Using Macintosh)
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) Use the USB cable that came with your camera 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 47: 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 48: Technical Support
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.