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Page 1: User Manual
ViviCam 090 Digital Camera User Manual © 2015 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
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..........................3 Getting to Know Your Camera ....................3 What’s Included .......................... 4 Parts of the Camera ........................5 Initial Camera Setup ........................6 Inserting the Batteries ............................7 Micro SD Memory Card ............................7 Power On ................................8 Main Camera Modes ........................ - Page 3 Thumbnail View ..............................27 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons ....................28 Photo Playback Mode LCD Icon Status Description .................... 29 Photo Playback Mode Menus ..........................30 Video Capture Mode ......................... 35 Taking a Video ..............................35 Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons ..................... 36 Video Capture Mode LCD Icon Status Description ....................
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Page 4: Introduction
This camera is a Plug and Play device. You can download the pictures and videos captured by your camera without the software by directly accessing the camera’s memory card from your computer. It is recommended however that you install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software to enjoy the full Vivitar experience. -
Page 5: What's Included
What’s Included 1. Digital Camera 2. USB Cable 3. Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software Installation CD 4. Wrist Strap NOTE: Micro SD Memory Card and batteries not included. -
Page 6: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera Shutter Button 11. Up / Zoom In (T) Button Power On/Off Button 12. Down / Zoom Out (W) Button LCD Switch Button 13. Left / Flash Light Button Wrist Strap Connector 14. Right / Playback Button Small LCD Monitor (front) 15. -
Page 7: Initial Camera Setup
Initial Camera Setup INSTALLING THE BATTERIES INSTALLING THE MEMORY CARD Insert 2 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Micro SD Memory Card (up to 32GB) Alkaline batteries recommended. needed for normal use. Batteries not included. SD Memory Card not included. TURNING ON THE CAMERA USING THE CAMERA... -
Page 8: Inserting The Batteries
INSERTING THE BATTERIES Use 2x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Batteries not included. Open the battery/memory card compartment door. Insert the batteries properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment. Securely close the battery/memory card compartment door. NOTE: ... -
Page 9: Power On
To properly insert the Memory Card: Turn off the camera. Open the battery/memory card compartment door. Insert the Micro SD Card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera (see SD icon by the Micro SD card slot). Refer to images: 1 and 2. Push the Micro SD Card until you hear a slight clicking sound. -
Page 10: Main Camera Modes
Main Camera Modes Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions. PHOTO CAPTURE MODE Use this mode to capture pictures with your camera. This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON. To take a picture, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button. The picture is automatically saved to your camera’s memory card. -
Page 11: Camera Technical Specifications
Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 18M = 4928x3696; 14M = 4320x3240; 8M = 3264x2448; Image Resolution 5M = 2592x1944; 3M = 2048x1536; VGA = 640x480 Video Resolution VGA 640 x 480 ; QVGA 320 x 240 File Format JPEG (Photo);... -
Page 12: Computer System Requirements
Computer System Requirements To be able to download photos and videos to your computer using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration: WINDOWS OS MICROSOFT® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1, Windows 7 or higher ... -
Page 13: Powering The Camera On/Off
Powering the Camera On/Off Make sure the batteries (not included) have been inserted properly into your digital camera. Make sure the Micro SD card has been inserted properly into your digital camera. Micro SD card up to 32GB - 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’s settings as well as menus for the Camera Setup settings. NAVIGATING THE PHOTO, VIDEO AND PLAYBACK MODE MENUS To access the Main Menu for each Mode: Press the MENU button to open the Main Menus for the current mode. -
Page 16: Camera Features: Flash, Macro Mode, Display
NOTE: At any time you can press the MENU button to exit the menus and return to the previous screen. Once you change a setting, the setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings. ... -
Page 17: Macro Mode
Flash Type Description No flash will appear. Use this when you do not want to activate Flash. Forced Off (Default) The flash is enabled for each photo. NOTE: If you use this option in a well lit environment, your photo may Forced On be appear too bright/light (overexposed). -
Page 18: Display: Hide/Show The Lcd Icons
MACRO OFF: Normal Mode The Macro OFF feature is the normal mode for capturing images. To turn the Macro mode OFF: Push the Macro Switch on the side of the camera UP to the mountain icon The mountain icon appears on the LCD display. ∞... -
Page 19: Photo Capture Mode
Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. When the camera is first powered on, the camera will be in Photo Capture Mode. TAKING A PICTURE Power on your camera. Photo Capture Mode is the default mode that appears upon powering on your camera. Select the scene with the LCD Display. -
Page 20: Self-Timer Feature
Make sure you can see yourself on the LCD screen. Look at the camera lens. Press the SHUTTER button to take the picture. SELF-TIMER FEATURE You can also use the Self Timer feature when you would like to include yourself in the photograph. -
Page 21: Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Macro Mode for more details. The Self Timer feature remains active until you manually change it to ‘OFF’ by selecting this option from the Self Timer/Photo Capture Mode Menu. If you are not sure if there is enough lighting, turn on the Automatic Flash by pressing the ... -
Page 22: Photo Capture Mode Lcd Icon Status Description
PHOTO CAPTURE MODE LCD ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION The following icons appear on the LCD screen and indicate the selected menu options and camera status. Item Function Description Displays the current mode. Photo Capture Mode Mode Selection Video Capture Mode Playback Mode No flash: The flash is turned off. -
Page 23: Photo Capture Mode Menus
18M = 4928x3696; 14M = 4320x3240; Resolution Selection 8M = 3264x2448; 5M = 2592x1944; 3M = 2048x1536; VGA = 640x480 Displays the selected Quality setting: Picture Quality Super Fine , Fine, Normal The batteries are full. Battery Indicator The batteries are empty (icon turns red). Indication to replace batteries. - Page 24 then the SHUTTER/OK button to save the selected option and return to the Main Menu. If you would like to return to the Main Menu list without selecting an option, press the LEFT button. NOTE: The selected setting will remain until you decide to change it again at a later time. Some selected settings appear as an icon on the LCD.
- Page 25 subject, brightness, background, direct light and scenes Spot – Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor. Automatic white balance. White Balance Auto (Default) The White Balance feature allows your White balance selected for...
- Page 26 count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera. OFF: Displays Single - no Self Timer OFF (Default) - no icon icon, The Self Timer menu allows you to set a ON: 10S Timer selection delay between the time that the camera’s Shutter button is pressed and the actual with icon...
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Page 27: 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 28: Thumbnail View
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. To access the Thumbnail View: Press the PLAYBACK button to open the Playback Mode. -
Page 29: Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons
PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Quick Function Description Button PREVIOUS IMAGE: Displays the previous image. LEFT NAVIGATES MENU: Navigates within the Menus and Thumbnail view. PLAYBACK: Opens the Playback Mode. RIGHT NEXT IMAGE: Displays the next image. ... -
Page 30: Photo Playback Mode Lcd Icon Status Description
PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE LCD ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION The following icons appear on the LCD screen and indicate the selected menu options and camera status. Item Function Description Displays the current mode. Playback Mode Mode Selection Photo Capture Mode Video Capture Mode No. -
Page 31: Photo Playback Mode Menus
PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE MENUS Access the Menus To access the Photo Playback menus: ‘Delete File’ Menu: DELETE button in Playback Mode to open the ‘Delete File’ Quick press the MENU/ menu. This menu allows you to delete the selected file currently viewed in Playback Mode. Photo Playback Mode Menus: Press and hold the MENU/ DELETE button in Playback Mode until the Photo Playback... - Page 32 - A window appears requesting your confirmation to ‘Delete All Files?’ Press the DOWN or UP button to select ‘Yes’ to automatically erase all images or ‘No’ to exit without erasing. - Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm and save your selection. NOTE: ...
- Page 33 UNPROTECT THE SELECTED IMAGE: To unlock the selected locked image use the DOWN or UP button to highlight ‘Single’ and then press the SHUTTER/OK button. The menu option ‘Unprotect This File?’ appears. Select ‘Yes’ to unprotect the image or ‘No’ to keep it locked.
- Page 34 Slide Show Menu You can view a Slide Show of all the pictures taken with your camera while in Playback mode. The Slide Show menu allows you to set the interval length of time that each picture displays during the Slide Show, the transition that appears between photos and the looping of the Slide Show.
- Page 35 Photo Effect The Photo Effect feature allows you to add special effects to your captured photos. Press the PLAYBACK button to open the Playback Mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select a photograph to which you would like to add an effect.
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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 Power on your camera. -
Page 37: Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
The video is automatically saved to the camera’s Micro SD Memory Card. You can also capture your videos using the front LCD Screen. When you would like to quickly and easily include yourself in the video: - Press the LCD Switch button to activate the front LCD screen. - Hold the camera facing towards you. -
Page 38: Video Capture Mode Lcd Icon Status Description
VIDEO CAPTURE MODE LCD ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION The following icons appear on the LCD screen and indicate the selected menu options and camera status. Item Function Description Displays the current mode. Video Capture Mode Mode Selection Photo Capture Mode Playback Mode ... -
Page 39: Video Capture Mode Menus
The batteries are full. Battery Indicator The batteries are empty (icon turns red). Indication to replace batteries. Displays the zoom ratio in preview mode: Zoom Indicator 1.0X- 4.0X Shows selected White Balance setting: White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent Displays the amount of time available for video Video Capture Capacity capture as per resolution and memory card size. - Page 40 Video Capture Mode Main Menu Option The following option appears in the Photo Capture Mode Main Menu: Menu Name Menu Options Menu Options Details and Description Movie Size The Movie Size menu allows you to choose VGA (Default) 640 x 480 the desired size of the video taken by your QVGA 320 x 240...
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Page 41: Video Playback Mode
Video 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 42: Thumbnail View
STOP: Press the MODE (M) button to stop playing the video. NOTE: The camera does not include a speaker. In order to hear the audio captured with your videos, please connect to your computer using the supplied USB cable to play directly or download the file and then play from your computer. -
Page 43: Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons
VIDEO PLAYBACK MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Quick Function Description Button PREVIOUS IMAGE: Displays the previous image. LEFT REWIND: During Video Playback, rewinds the playing video. NAVIGATES MENU: Navigates within the Menus. PLAYBACK: Opens the Playback Mode. ... -
Page 44: Video Playback Mode Lcd Icon Status Description
VIDEO PLAYBACK MODE LCD ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION The following icons appear on the LCD screen and indicate the selected menu options and camera status. Item Function Description Displays the current mode. Playback Mode File Type Indicator Photo Capture Mode Video Capture Mode No. - Page 45 The following icons appear during playback of the selected video: Item Function Description Displays the elapsed video playback time/ Total time of Time Counter captured video. The batteries are full. Battery Indicator The batteries are empty (icon turns red). Indication to replace batteries.
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Page 46: Video Playback Mode Menus
VIDEO PLAYBACK MODE MENUS Access the Menus To access the Photo Playback menus: ‘Delete File’ Menu: DELETE button in Playback Mode to open the ‘Delete File’ Quick press the MENU/ menu. This menu allows you to delete the selected file currently viewed in Playback Mode. Photo Playback Mode Menus: Press and hold the MENU/ DELETE button in Playback Mode until the Photo Playback... - Page 47 ALL: TO DELETE ALL YOUR CAPTURED PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: - Press the DOWN or UP button to select: ‘All’ - A window appears requesting your confirmation to ‘Delete All Files?’ Press the DOWN or UP button to select ‘Yes’ to automatically erase all images or ‘No’...
- Page 48 Once the image is protected, the protect/lock icon appears on the image in Playback Mode. UNPROTECT THE SELECTED IMAGE: To unlock the selected locked image use the DOWN or UP button to highlight ‘Single’ and then press the SHUTTER/OK button. The menu option ‘Unprotect This File?’...
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Page 49: Setup Menu Options
Setup Menu Options Access the Menu To access the Camera Setup Menu: Press the MENU button while in the Photo Capture Mode or Video Capture Mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select Camera Setup. Press the DOWN or UP button to select a specific menu. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm and save your selection and open the options for the menu you have selected. - Page 50 Selects the time the Power Save camera will automatically The Power Save feature automatically turns 1 min. off your camera after a specific period of time power off after being left 3 min. (Default) that your camera is left idle. idle.
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Page 51: 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. WINDOWS: 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 52: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
12) 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 (WINDOWS) or Applications (MACINTOSH) menu on your computer. -
Page 53: 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 54: 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” from the menu option or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application’s Home screen. -
Page 55: Transferring Photos And Videos: Macintosh Os
TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: MACINTOSH OS 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 56: 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. 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 57: Technical Support
SD memory card. 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™... - Page 58 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.