Vivitar ViviCam X018 User Manual

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ViviCam X018 Digital Camera

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© 2010 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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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

    Contents Introduction ..............................2 What Your Camera Includes ..........................2 Camera Technical Specifications ........................3 Computer System Requirements – Windows ....................4 Computer System Requirements – Macintosh ....................4 A Quick Look at your Digital Camera ....................... 5 Initial Camera Setup ............................6 Using Your Digital Camera ..........................
  • 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: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 10M (3648x2736), 8M (3264x2448), 7M HD (3648x2048), 5M Image Resolution (2592x1944), 3M (2048x1536), 2M HD (1920x1080), VGA ( 640x480 ) Video Resolution 640X480 pixels (30 fps), 320X240 pixels (30 fps) File Format JPEG/AVI External Memory SD Card (up to 32GB) LCD Display...
  • Page 5: 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 6: A Quick Look At Your Digital Camera

    A Quick Look at your Digital Camera 1. Power button 2. Shutter button 3. LCD Screen 4. LED 5. Zoom Out 6. Zoom In 7. Mode button 8. SET button 9. Scene / Left Button 10. Flash / Up / Slideshow 11.
  • Page 7: 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 Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera.
  • Page 8: Setting The Date And Time

    Note: If you select “No” and decide to leave the camera setup, the camera will be set to its default settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus in the camera. Setting the Date and Time The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera.
  • Page 9: Using Your Digital 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. First you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Photos. Highlight the desired default social network and press the SET button to confirm the selection.
  • Page 10: Changing Camera Mode

    While the camera is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your 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.
  • Page 11: Navigating The Menus

    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 Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.
  • Page 12: Photo Capture Mode

    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. Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camera and do not display this icon when selected.
  • Page 13 The picture will automatically be saved to the memory or SD card. Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons: Scene Selection - Opens the Scene menu Left Flash Options - Toggles the Flash options appearing on the LCD Delete Last Photo –...
  • Page 14: Flash Options

    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. Forced Off (Default) Auto Flash Forced On...
  • Page 16: Scene Menu

    Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment.
  • Page 17 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 18: Image Quality Menu

    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 remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 19 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 would like to be in the picture yourself.
  • Page 20 Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image. 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.
  • Page 21 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 22: White Balance Menu

    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 remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 23 Remember that this setting will be remembered 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 UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 24 This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or other scenes with quick movements. 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.
  • Page 25 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 remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 26 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. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 27 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 remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 28: Language Menu

    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 29 Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 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.
  • Page 30 Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. To Set the Date and Time: Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options Highlight the “Date Setup”...
  • Page 31 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 remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 32 Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in flourescent lighting sources in your locale.
  • Page 33 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 34: Photo Playback Mode

    Factory Settings Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the factory default settings. The “Default Setting” is selected. Press the SET button to reset the camera to the factory default settings. You will be asked to confirm your wish to restore all of the factory settings.
  • Page 35 Viewing Photos on Your Camera Once in the Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your camera‟s memory card. Photos appear with a icon on the top left of the LCD screen . Zooming In/Out on a Photo Press the T / Zoom In button to zoom in on a photo on your camera.
  • Page 36: Button Action

    Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Action Display the PREVIOUS image Left View all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3, 5 or 10 second intervals Display the NEXT image Right Holding the “Right”...
  • Page 37: Photo Playback Mode Menus

    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 UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 38 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. An icon will appear on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site.
  • Page 39 Crop Image Menu You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature. Press the UP or DOWN to highlight the Crop option. Press the SET button to open the crop option. The crop window will open on the selected picture. Use the directional buttons to move the crop box to define the desired crop area.
  • Page 40: Delete Menu

    Press the SET button to select the desired option. 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. Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that image in the playback mode.
  • Page 41 Delete with the Quick Function Delete Button You can also access the delete menu in Playback mode by pressing and holding on the “Delete” quick function button on the camera for 3 seconds. While the camera is in Playback mode, view the photo you would like to delete. Press and hold on the Delete Quick Function key (the right button on the navigation pad) for 3 seconds.
  • Page 42 Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process. Select the “Cancel” option to exit the menu and return to the previous mode. Slide Show Menu You can view a slideshow of all the pictures taken with your camera by pressing the “Up” Quick Function button while in Playback mode.
  • Page 43: 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.
  • Page 44: Video Capture Mode Menus

    Button Icon appearing next to direction Left Open Scene menu Opens the Light Exposure menu Right Open the Video Playback Delete menu with the Delete Last Video option highlighted Down Open the ViviLink menu Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:...
  • Page 46 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 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 MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 47 Press the SET button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected 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 remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 48 Remember that this setting will be remembered 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 corruption that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image.
  • Page 49 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 50 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 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 remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 51 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen Remember that this setting will be remembered 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. This setting should be adjusted when the environment is lighter or darker than normal.
  • Page 52 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen Remember that this setting will be remembered 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 53 Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 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.
  • Page 54 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen Remember that this setting will be remembered 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. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 55 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. On – The timestamp will appear on photos taken Off – The date stamp will not appear on photos taken To Enable/Disable the Timestamp: Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 56: Audio Menu

    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 57 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 58 60Hz – US, Canada and South America Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET (OK) button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 59 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options. While scrolling down the selected option will be highlighted. If you would like to proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET button. You will be asked to confirm your wish to format your memory card. Select “No”...
  • Page 60: 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 MODE button twice 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.
  • Page 61 Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Action Select PREVIOUS image Left Stop a playing video Select NEXT image Right Holding the Right navigation button for 3 HOLD seconds will open the delete menu for the Right...
  • Page 62: Photo Capture Mode Menus

    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 UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 63 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. If no ViviLink destination is manually selected, the default destination will be set automatically and display in the playback mode. Changing the ViviLink destination site will also make the selected site the new default ViviLink option.
  • Page 64 View the image you would like to delete. Press the SET button to open the menus. Scroll to the Delete Menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. To delete this one video, select “Delete This Video”. To delete all the images (including all unlocked photos and videos) on your camera‟s memory card, select “Delete All Images”.
  • Page 65: 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 66 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” button to begin the installation. Note: If you do not have internet access, you can still download media from the camera. Click the “How to transfer photos and videos from my camera to my computer”...
  • Page 67: 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 Application (Mac) menu on your computer.
  • Page 68: Getting Photos And Videos From Your Camera To Your Computer

    The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few seconds until the computer recognizes the device. 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.
  • Page 69: Get Started

    10) The photo and video files that you selected are now downloaded to your computer to the selected folder and albums ready for your use. Get started! Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, you can:  Upload and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo sharing and social networking sites - Facebook, Flickr, MySpace, Picasa, Photobucket and YouTube ...
  • Page 70: Transfer Media From My Camera To My Computer Manually (Using Windows)

     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. 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.
  • Page 71: 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 72: 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. 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...
  • Page 73: 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. For phone support in the US please call 1-800-592-9541, in the UK call 0800 917 4831, in Australia call 1800-006-614.
  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    Q: I deleted images using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. The images where 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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