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ViviCam T327 Digital Camera

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© 2010 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    ViviCam T327 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 ... 7 Camera Technical Specifications ... 8 Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS ... 9 Computer System Requirements – MAC OS ... 9 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 1. Power Button 2. Shutter Button 3. LCD Screen 4. LED / Charge Lamp 5. Zoom In 6. Zoom Out 7. MODE Button 8. SET Button 9. Scene / Left Button 10. Flash / Up / Slideshow 11.

  • Page 5: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Battery To Charge the Battery:  Insert the battery as shown above. Make sure the polarity is correct.  Power off the camera.  Connect the camera with the USB cable either to the AC charger or to the computer.
  • 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 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.
  • Page 7 Setting the Date and Time The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera. Set the Date and Time as Desired and press the SET button to confirm the selection and move to the next part of the camera setup.

  • Page 8: 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 9: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor (8M) 3264 x 2448 pixels, (7M HD) 3648 x 2048 pixels, (5M) 2592 Image Resolution x 1944 pixels, (3M) 2048 x 1536 pixels, (2M HD) 1920 x 1080 pixels and (VGA) 640 x 480 pixels Video Resolution 640X480 pixels (30 fps), 320X240 pixels (30 fps) File Format...

  • Page 10: 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:  Pentium 4 processor or above with Windows XP service pack 2, Windows Vista or Windows 7 ...

  • 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: Photo Capture Mode

    If the selection can be remembered by the camera, a 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 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.
  • Page 14 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 chosen menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 15 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. 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 16 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 17 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 18 Smile Capture Menu The Smile Capture feature when set to „On‟ allows the camera to automatically take a picture when it detects that a subject in the picture is smiling. Note: To properly use the Smile Capture feature, please ensure the following: Macro mode off –...
  • Page 19 Macro Menu With the Macro feature, you can capture images at close range (30 ~ 45 cm). When enabled, the Macro mode will allow your camera to focus on an object that is very close to the camera. The flower icon will appear on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is on.
  • Page 20 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 saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 21 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 saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 22 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen 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 23 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. Center –...
  • Page 24 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. 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 25 Highlight the “Date Setup” menu option. Press the SET button to select the desired option. The “Date Setup” submenu will open. 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.
  • Page 26 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 saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 27 This option will 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. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

  • Page 28: Photo Playback Mode

    Photo 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. 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.
  • Page 29 Displays the NEXT image Right Down Opens the ViviLink menu 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. Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select the image you would like to delete.
  • Page 30 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 31 Crop Image Menu You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature. 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. Press the UP or DOWN to highlight the Crop option.
  • Page 32 Print Photos Menu You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your camera directly to a Pictbridge compatible printer. Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print. 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 33: 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 34 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:...
  • Page 35 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 chosen menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 36 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 37 Macro Menu With the Macro feature, you can capture images at close range (30 ~ 45 cm). When enabled, the Macro mode will allow your camera to focus on an object that is very close to the camera. The flower icon will appear on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is on.
  • Page 38 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 saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 39 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. 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 40 When the ISO is reduced, the image sensor in your camera will be less sensitive to light and will optimize the image quality in environments with bright lighting. 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 41 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 42 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 43 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 44 Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 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 45: Video Playback Mode

    Press the SET button. You will be asked to confirm your wish to restore all of the factory settings. The settings will be reset. A message will appear indicating that the settings have been reset successfully. 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.
  • Page 46 Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Left Right Down 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.
  • Page 47 ViviLink 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 Images from device”...

  • Page 51: 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 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 52: 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 53: Technical Support

    08817 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.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    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 Image Manager are sent to your computer`s Recycle or Trash Bin and can be retrieved from there.

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