Contents Introduction ... 2 What Your Camera Includes ... 2 Parts of the Camera ... 3 Initial Camera Setup ... 4 Main Camera Modes ... 7 Camera Technical Specifications ... 8 Computer System Requirements – Windows ... 9 Computer System Requirements – Macintosh ... 9 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera ...
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 16GB) for normal use.
Parts of the Camera 1. Power Button 2. Delete Button 3. MENU Button 4. MODE Button 5. Shutter/OK Button 6. Up/Zoom In/Vol + 7. Down/Zoom Out/Vol - 8. Left 9. Right 10. LCD Screen 11. SD Card Slot 12. USB Connector 13.
Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Turning On the Camera Installing the Memory Card Insert SD Memory card (up to 16GB) before use. Using the Camera...
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When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera setup. Powering the Digital Video Camera ON Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video camera. Slide the battery cover on the back of the camera in a downward direction to open the cover. Insert 2 x AA (1.5v) batteries (not included) with the correct polarity, according to the polarity illustrated inside the battery compartment.
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Power On Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. Setting the Camera Language You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear. Select the language of your choice and press the Shutter/OK button to confirm the selection.
Main Camera Modes Your digital video camera has different modes for the various camera functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your digital video camera after the camera has been powered ON. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital video camera. This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON.
Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File Format External Memory LCD Display Lens Zoom Scene Image Quality White Balance Color Effect Light Exposure Frequency Auto Power Off Metering Language Microphone Speaker Interface System Requirements Battery Working Temperature CMOS Sensor (5M) 2592x1944 pixels, (3M) 2048x1536 pixels 1280x720 (HD 30 fps), 640X480pixels (VGA 30fps),...
Computer System Requirements – Windows 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 ...
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video camera. If your camera comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use. ...
Changing Camera Mode Your camera has three main modes: Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera. Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos 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.
Navigating the Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. Press the MENU 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.
Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video camera. When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will display by default. Taking a Video While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
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Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camera has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function LEFT Zooms in RIGHT DOWN Zooms out Other Shutter/OK Starts and stops your video capture Allows you to delete last video taken by opening the „Delete‟...
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Deleting Images with the Delete Button You can delete videos from your digital video camera by pressing the Delete button. You can choose to either delete the selected video or to delete all images. Delete This Video: Select the image you wish to delete. Press the Delete button until the „Delete‟...
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Image Resolution 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 larger size will also take up more of your camera‟s memory. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Image Resolution menu.
Video Playback Mode The Playback mode allows you to review photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with your digital video camera. When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default. ...
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Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camera has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function - Displays the PREVIOUS image LEFT - Scrolls through your Thumbnail images - Increases Volume (while playing back your video) - Scrolls through your Thumbnail images - Displays the NEXT image RIGHT...
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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 DOWN button for the images to appear in Thumbnail View.
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Video Playback Mode Menu The following is the menu that appears in your digital video camera‟s Video Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your camera through the Delete menu. Remember, you can also quickly access the Delete menu by pressing the Delete button. Delete This Video: Select the image you wish to delete.
Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital video camera. When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode by default. Press the MODE button once to enter the Photo Capture mode. Taking a Picture Turn on your digital video camera.
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Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camera has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function LEFT Zooms in RIGHT DOWN Zooms out Other Shutter Captures your Photo Allows you to delete last image taken by opening the „Delete‟ options Delete Opens the Photo Menu options MENU...
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Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera‟s Photo Capture Mode: Image Resolution 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.
Photo Playback Mode The Playback mode allows you to review photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with your digital video camera. When you first turn on the digital video camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default.
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Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camera has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function - Displays the PREVIOUS image. LEFT - Scrolls through your Thumbnail images. - Zooms In to your selected Thumbnail image. - Scrolls through your Thumbnail images.
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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 DOWN button for the images to appear in Thumbnail View.
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Photo Playback Mode Menu The following is the menu that appears in your digital video camera‟s Photo Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete photos from your camera through the Delete menu. Remember, you can also quickly access the Delete menu by pressing the Delete button. Delete This Photo: Select the image you wish to delete.
Connecting the Digital Video Camera to a TV Your digital video camera has an AV port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camera‟s LCD screen. On plugging the TV Cable (supplied) to the the camera‟s AV slot and to the TV, the LCD screen turns blank.
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”...
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”.
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”...
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.
Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually WINDOWS Slide the lever on the side of the camera to reveal the built-in USB connector. Use the USB built-in connector on your camera to connect your camera to the USB port on your computer.
Camera Maintenance The digital video camera is a delicate device. Please handle your camera with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your digital video camera to heat sources. Do not use you digital video camera in wet or moist conditions. Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable.
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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