Vivitar ViviCam S529 User Manual

Vivitar ViviCam S529 User Manual

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ViviCam S529 Digital Camera

User Manual

© 2009-2011 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 S529 Digital Camera User Manual © 2009-2011 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 Initial Camera Setup ........................4 Main Camera Modes ........................9 Camera Technical Specifications ....................10 Computer System Requirements ....................11 Using Your Digital Camera ......................12 Changing Camera Mode ......................
  • 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 Power button Shutter button LCD Screen LED (Charge/Flash Indicator) Zoom Out Zoom In Up / Flash / Slideshow button Right / Delete button Down / ViviLink button 10. SET (Menu/OK) button 11. Left / Scene button 12.
  • Page 5: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Battery Installing the Memory Card To Charge the Battery:  Insert the battery as shown above.  SD Memory card  Power off the camera. (up to 32GB)  Connect the camera using the USB cable needed for normal use to the computer‟s USB port or to the AC (not included)
  • Page 6 When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the INITIAL CAMERA SETUP. Powering the Camera ON Battery Make sure the battery it is fully charged before the first use. To charge your battery, follow one of the steps below: A.
  • Page 7 C. Charge the battery using the USB connection cable (included) and the AC Adapter (included). - Connect one end of the USB connection cable into the USB port on your camera. - Connect the other end to the AC Adapter and then plug the AC Adapter into a power socket.
  • Page 8 card has been inserted correctly. 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. ...
  • Page 9 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 10: 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 11: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor (16M) 4608 x 3456, (14M) 4416 x 3312, (12M) 4000 x 3000 pixels, (10M) 3648 x 2736 pixels, (9M) 3456 x 2592 pixels, Image Resolution (7M HD) 3648 x 2048 pixels, (5M) 2592 x 1944 pixels, (3M) 2048 x 1536 pixels, (2M HD) 1920 x 1080 pixels and (VGA) 640 x 480 pixels Video Resolution...
  • Page 12: Computer System Requirements

    Computer System Requirements WINDOWS 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 13: Using Your Digital Camera

    Using Your Digital Camera  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 14: 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 15: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. Press the SET (Menu/OK) 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 16: 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 17 Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons: Button Function Scene Selection – Opens the Scene menu Left Flash Options – Toggles the Flash options appearing on the LCD Delete –...
  • Page 18 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 19 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 20 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 21 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 22 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons 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 23 Note: To properly use the Face Detect option, please ensure the following:  Macro mode OFF – Ensure that the Macro is set to „Off‟. Face Detect will not work if the camera is in Macro mode. When Macro is off, the mountain icon appears on the LCD display.
  • Page 24 Macro Menu With the Macro feature you can capture images at close range (30 ~ 45 cm). To enable the Macro : „On‟. The flower icon mode, select the flower icon will appear on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is ON. „Off‟.
  • Page 25 menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons 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 26 Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Multi SnapShots menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET button to select the desired option.
  • Page 27 When the environment has more light than is needed, reduce the exposure setting (by using the negative - count) to reduce the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera. 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.
  • Page 28 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. 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 29 Language Menu You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Language menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 30 Remember that this setting will be saved 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 SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.
  • Page 31 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 32 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 33 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.  Select “No” to exit the menu and return to the previous mode without resetting to the default settings.
  • Page 34: 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. ...
  • Page 35 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function Displays the PREVIOUS image Left Views all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3, 5 or 10 second intervals.
  • Page 36 Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback Mode, you can delete pictures from your camera through the delete menu. View the photo you would like to delete. Press the SET button to open the menus for the Photo Playback mode.
  • Page 37 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. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 38 Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camera. View the photo you would like to rotate. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Rotate menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 39 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. View the photo you would like to protect/lock. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Protect/Lock menu.
  • Page 40 Slide Show Menu You can view a Slide Show of all the pictures taken with your camera by pressing the UP Quick Function button while in Playback mode. The Slide Show menu allows you to set the interval length of time that each picture will display during the slide show. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 41: 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 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 42 Down ViviLink - Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu Other STARTS/STOPS the video capture Shutter  Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode  Saves your selected menu option Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons. ...
  • Page 43 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:...
  • Page 44 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow 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 buttons to scroll and select the Scene menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 45 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 46 Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Macro menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET button to select the desired option.
  • Page 47 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 buttons to scroll and select the Color Effect menu.
  • Page 48 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. When the environment has more light than is needed, reduce the exposure setting (by using the negative - count) to reduce the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera.
  • Page 49 Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the ISO menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET button to select the desired option.
  • Page 50 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 51 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Date/Time 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.
  • Page 52 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 53 Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on your camera’s memory card. This option can only delete all of the content at one time. If you would like to delete individual images, use the delete menu in the camera‟s Playback mode. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 54: Video Playback Mode

    Note: After RESETTING to the default settings, it is recommended to select your system Language, Date/Time and ViviLink for Photos and Videos. If you do not, the next time your camera is powered on, you will be prompted to define those settings. Video Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera.
  • Page 55 Press the W/Zoom Out button All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View. Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to scroll and select the image you wish to view. Videos appear with an „AVI‟ icon. Press the SET button to enlarge the image full size.
  • Page 56 Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your camera through the delete menu. View the video you would like to delete. Press the SET button to open the menus for the Video Playback mode.
  • Page 57 ViviLink for Videos 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. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 58 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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. Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu. The “Get media from device”...
  • Page 62: 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 63: Camera Maintenance

    Transferring Photos and Videos: 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 64: 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 65: 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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