Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Vivitar DVR 794SHD Full HD Wi-Fi Action Camcorder. Everything you need to take high definition digital videos and photos is included with your camcorder. This unique, ultraportable camera design is adapted specifically for this camera and can be used to capture special moments in many different environments.
Parts of the Camcorder 1. Busy LED Indicator Battery Cover 2. Power / Mode Button Infrared Signal Reception Light 3. 2.0 Inch HD LCD Display Charging / Busy LED Indicator 4. Shutter / OK Button Speaker 5. Menu / Display Button Micro SD Card Slot 6.
Initial Camcorder Setup INSTALLING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY TO INSTALL THE LITHIUM BATTERY: 1. If the camera is inside the waterproof casing, please take it out of the casing. 2. Push and hold the battery cover lever up to the unlock/open position, until it flips open. 3.
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Please refer to the images shown below for reference. CHARGING USING THE AC CHARGER: CHARGING USING THE COMPUTER: 3. During the time the camcorder is charging, the LED status indicator light (blue) is on. When the battery is fully charged the LED status indicator light turns off. The battery generally fully charges within 2-4 hours.
BATTERY INDICATOR: Battery Indicator Description The battery level is full. The battery level is half. The battery level is low, indicating to prepare for recharging the built-in lithium battery. Once ‘Low Battery’ appears on the LCD, this indicates that the battery level is completely exhausted and the camcorder automatically turns off after a few seconds.
INSTALLING THE MEMORY CARD: To properly insert the Micro SD Card, follow the instructions below: 1. Power off the camcorder. 2. Insert the Micro SD Card into the Micro SD Card slot in the direction as shown above. 3. Gently press the Micro SD Card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the memory card has been inserted correctly.
TO POWER OFF THE CAMCORDER: 1. Press and hold the Power button for about 3 seconds. 2. The LCD displays “Goodbye” and a sound can be heard from the camcorder’s microphone. ENERGY SAVE: Your camcorder also has an auto power off feature that will automatically turn off your camcorder after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle.
Main Camcorder Modes Short press the Power/Mode button to toggle between the camcorder modes. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder. To record a video, please check that the DV is in Video mode. If the video icon is not displayed on the LCD screen, short press the Power/Mode button repeatedly until it appears.
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HDTV via an HDMI cable (purchased separately), it enters Playback Mode. Mobile Device: After downloading the Vivitar Action Cam app to your mobile device and connecting it via Wi-Fi to your camera, tap the Playback icon to view your photos.
Camcorder Mounts and Accessories WATERPROOF CASE 1. Shutter Release 2. Clamp (Securing Latch) 3. Power/Mode Button 4. Wi-Fi Button Your action cam comes with a waterproof casing for underwater action and added durability. To assemble your camera to the case, follow the instructions below: 1.
NOTE: A single hair or grain of sand can cause a leak. You can test by closing the case without inserting the camera. Submerse the case completely in water for about a minute. Remove the case from the water, dry off its exterior with a towel, and then open the case. If the entire interior is dry, the case is safe for use under water.
POWERING ON YOUR CAMCORDER 1. Press and hold the POWER button for about 3 seconds to turn on the camcorder. The LCD screen briefly displays the ‘Vivitar’ screen and opens to the Video Capture Mode. 2. Press and hold the POWER button again for about 3 seconds to turn the power off.
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3. Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camcorder. 4. Playback Mode (for photos and videos) – Connect to your camcorder to your computer or television to use this mode to view your captured photos and videos. SWITCHING MODES After turning on the camcorder, short press the POWER/MODE button to switch between the...
In Video Capture Mode, press the SHUTTER button to start recording and press it again to stop. In Car Carrying Video Capture Mode, press the SHUTTER button to start recording and press it again to stop. In Photo Capture Mode, press the SHUTTER button to take photo. ...
indicates that the top, left current tab (Video, Photo, or Playback) is selected. You can now short press the POWER/MODE button to switch to the Settings tab. 3. Press the DOWN (WI-FI) button to select a specific menu. The selected option appears highlighted. 4.
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selected resolution) is shown on the top right of the LCD screen. 2. Changing Resolution: If you would like to change the resolution, press the MENU button and then press the DOWN (WI-FI) button to select ‘Resolution’. Next, press the SHUTTER/OK button to view the Resolution options.
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VIDEO CAPTURE MODE BUTTONS Button Description STARTS/STOPS: Starts and stops the video capture. ENTERS SUBMENU/SAVES SELECTION: Within the Menu, enters the SHUTTER / OK selected menu’s submenu list and saves the selected submenu option. OPENS/EXITS MENU: Opens and exits the menu options for Video Capture Mode and General Camera Settings.
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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 selected Mode: Mode Selection Video Capture – Standard Mode Video Quality Displays the selected Video Quality.
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card size. Record Mode: Record Indicator Displays the elapsed time as the video is being REC recorded and a blinking icon appears. Note that Standby icons do not appear while recording is in progress. Displays the current status of the battery level. The battery level is full.
VIDEO CAPTURE – CAR CARRYING MODE The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder. To enter Video Capture – Car Carrying Mode, power on your camcorder and then short press the POWER/MODE button until the camera displays the Video Capture – Car Carrying icon, indicating that Video Capture –...
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NOTE: In Car Carrying Mode, a passage of video is kept every three minutes in recording. After the memory card is full, the earliest passage will be deleted, and video will be recorded in a circulating way. To have the Car Carrying Mode be the default mode when powering on your camcorder, enter the Car Carrying Mode then shutdown the camcorder.
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VIDEO CAPTURE – CAR CARRYING MODE BUTTONS Button Description STARTS/STOPS: Starts and stops the video capture. ENTERS SUBMENU/SAVES SELECTION: Within the Menu, enters the SHUTTER / OK selected menu’s submenu list and saves the selected submenu option. OPENS/EXITS MENU: Opens and exits the menu options for Video MENU Capture Mode and General Camera Settings.
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VIDEO CAPTURE – CAR CARRYING 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 selected Mode: Mode Selection Video Capture – Car Carrying Mode Video Quality Displays the selected Video Quality.
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card size. Record Mode: Record Indicator Displays the elapsed time as the video is being REC recorded and a blinking icon appears. Note that Standby icons do not appear while recording is in progress. Displays the current status of the battery level. The battery level is full.
PHOTO CAPTURE MODE The Photo Capture Mode allows you to capture photos with your digital camcorder. To enter Photo Capture Mode, power on your camcorder and then short press the POWER/MODE button until the camera displays the Photo icon on the top left of the LCD screen, indicating that Photo Capture Mode is active.
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PHOTO CAPTURE MODE BUTTONS Button Description PHOTO CAPTURE: Press to take the picture. ENTERS and SAVES SELECTION: Within the Menu, enters and saves SHUTTER/OK the selected Menu Option. Opens and exits the menu options for Photo Capture Mode and General MENU Camera Settings.
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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 selected Mode: Mode Selection Photo Capture Mode Displays the selected Timer or Photo Burst Mode setting.
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Quality Displays the selected photo Quality. The Quality options include: Super Fine, Fine, Normal Displays the amount of photos available for photo Photo Counter capture as per selected photo resolution and memory card size. Displays the current status of the battery level. The battery level is full.
PLAYBACK MODE The Playback mode allows you to review, protect and delete photos and videos that you’ve captured with you camcorder. To enter Playback Mode, power on your camcorder and then short press the POWER/MODE button until the camera enters Playback Mode. ‘CAR, VIDEO, JPG’ appear on the screen. VIEWING CAPTURED IMAGES While in Playback mode, you can scroll through your captured videos and photos to view each image.
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PLAYBACK MODE BUTTONS Button Description FILE TYPE SELECT: Press to select the highlighted CAR, VIDEO or JPG and enter the corresponding Playback screen. VIDEO PLAYBACK – CAR and VIDEO: SHUTTER/OK - START VIDEO PLAYBACK: Selects file and starts video playback. - PAUSE/RESUME VIDEO PLAYBACK: Pauses video playback.
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PLAYING CAPTURED VIDEOS ON YOUR CAMCORDER VIDEO PLAYBACK To play your captured videos: 1. Enter Playback Mode: After powering on your camcorder, short press the POWER/MODE button until the camcorder displays the Playback Mode. The Playback Menu list appears: CAR, VIDEO, JPG 2.
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Video Playback Mode LCD Icon Status Description Selected Video File Screen Video Playback Screen Item Function Description Displays the current selected Mode: Mode Selection Playback Mode (icon appears on video files) The lock icon indicates that the file has been Protected/Locked Image protected/locked.
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PAUSE icon appears, and the PLAY icon appears on the bottom of the screen, indicating that the video is paused and that you can press the SHUTTER/OK button to resume playing the video. STOP: Indicates that you can press the MENU button to stop the playing video.
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Photo Playback Mode LCD Icon Status Description Item Function Description Displays the current selected Mode: Mode Selection Playback Mode (icon appears on video files) The lock icon indicates that the file has been Protected/Locked Image protected/locked. (Locked images only) The lock icon appears only with locked files. Files that do not display this icon are unlocked.
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The following options appear: - Single: This option deletes the selected image. - All: This option deletes all unlocked images (videos and photos). Press the DOWN (WI-FI) button to select an option and then press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm. 6.
MENU OPTIONS ‘Navigating the Menus’ section for instructions how to access the Mode Menus and the See the General Camera Settings Menus. VIDEO CAPTURE MODE MENUS To open the Video Capture menu options, press the MENU button while in Video Capture Mode. The following menus appear: Resolution, Video Quality, White Balance, Date Stamp Menu Name...
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Off – The date stamp will Date Stamp When you capture an image with your Date not appear on captured camera, the image can include a stamp with Date & Time (Default) images. the date or both date and time that the image was taken.
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Center – Averages the light Metering Center metered from the entire The Metering setting will affect how your frame, but giving greater camera focuses when capturing an image. Multi (Default) weight to the subject in the Depending on your selection, the camera will center.
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the image quality in environments with bright lighting. Displays selected EV± Exposure ±2.0 value. The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera’s ±1.0 lens. This setting should be adjusted when the environment is lighter or darker than 0 (Default) normal.
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PLAYBACK MODE MENUS To open the Playback menu options, press the MENU button while in one of the selected Playback Modes – VIDEO – Standard, VIDEO - Car or PHOTO Playback Mode. Video and Photo Playback Menus The following menus appear when a video or photo is selected: Protect, Delete Menu Name Menu Options...
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through the ‘Delete’ menu. You can delete a and videos. single photograph / video clip, or delete all NOTE: Images that are images saved to the SD card. protected/locked cannot IMPORTANT: Keep in mind that deleting be deleted. First unlock will permanently remove the selected the image(s), and then images on your camera’s memory card.
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enters standby mode after When the camcorder sits idle for the 3 minutes of sitting idle. designated period of time, the camcorder 5min - The camcorder LCD screen will turn black, indicating that the enters standby mode after camera is in standby mode. Push the OK 5 minutes of sitting idle.
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Factory Reset – Allows System Factory Reset : you to reset the camera The System menu allows you to reset the Yes, No settings to the default camcorder to the factory default settings and factory settings. Select view camera and installed memory card ‘YES’...
PLAYBACK MODE: HDTV Connect the video camera to an HDTV with a HD cable as shown in the following figure, display signals in the camera will be output into the HDTV automatically, and you can browse HD videos and photos that are recorded or taken in the HDTV. HDMI cable sold separately. NOTE: Before connecting or removing the HDMI cable, first stop video recording, playback and disconnect Wi-Fi.
Remote Control You can use the remote control to record videos, take photos and power off your camcorder, without operating the camera. When using the remote control, aim the remote control’s signal transmission port to the infrared signal reception light on the camcorder, and then press the Video Recording key to capture videos, the Photo (Shooting) key to take a picture or the POWER key to turn off the camcorder.
Off, 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes (Power Save) English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Language German, Polish, Greek Interface USB 2.0 System Requirements for WINDOWS XP (SP3), Vista (SP1), WINDOWS 7 or higher; Vivitar Experience MAC OSX v10.5.x or higher Battery Removable Lithium-ion battery...
Vivitar Action Cam - Mobile Device Application The Vivitar Action Cam application allows you to use your mobile device as a remote control for your Action Camcorder. You can remotely capture photos and record videos, adjust camera settings, and preview the photos and playback the videos taken by your Acton Cam. You can also easily download the captured videos and photos from the Action Cam to your mobile device and then share these captured images online.
Home Screen or from the App list of the smartphone or tablet to open the Vivitar Action Cam app. Now you can preview images from your phone, from your camera and use your mobile device to control the...
USING THE VIVITAR ACTION CAM APPLICATION The Vivitar Action Cam application gives you the option to connect three different Vivitar Action Camcorders to the application and to remotely record videos and photos. The Vivitar Action Cam application presents you with the following features: (1) Home Screen, (2) Live Camera Mode (Videos and Photos), (3) Playback Mode NOTE: After connection, only one Action Camcorder can be used with the app at a time.
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The following options appear on the Home screen: ADD NEW CAMERA, MEDIA ON MY PHONE, MENU ADD NEW CAMERA - AND CONNECT Make sure your Mobile device and your Vivitar Action Cam are connected. See CONNECTING YOUR ACTION CAM TO YOUR MOBILE DEVICE for more information.
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your camera will be marked as ‘Connected’ on the main screen. See CONNECTING YOUR ACTION CAM TO YOUR MOBILE DEVICE for more information. - To view the options for your added camera, both connected or disconnected camera: Long tap the button of the added camera to open the following options: Connect: Reconnects and opens the connected Action Cam Live Mode screen.
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MENU Tap Menu on the top right of the screen to view the following information: About Help (online) User Manual (online) License IMPORTANT - To access the online Help or User Manual: Please make sure you are connected to a Wi-Fi network with an Internet connection. If you are not connected to the Internet via mobile data, then please disconnect from the camera’s Wi-Fi setting to the camcorder and select the Wi-Fi network with an Internet connection.
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2. LIVE CAMERA MODE Video Capture Mode After tapping and selecting your connected camera, the default mode is the Video Capture Mode. The application is in Live Camera Mode and you can now begin capturing your images. NOTE: When you rotate your mobile device you can capture your videos in Portrait and Landscape views.
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your video, the TIME LEFT changes to ELAPSED TIME, which displays the recording time and the recording signal. VIDEO RESOLUTION Displays the current selected Video Resolution. SETTINGS Tap the Video Resolution icon to change resolution setting. The Video Resolution settings include: FHD 1080P 30fps (Default), HD 720P 60fps, HD 720P 30fps, Cancel PLAYBACK MODE...
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SWITCH MODES Slide the mode indicator to the Video icon to switch to Video Capture Mode. The default mode when launching the Vivitar Action Cam app is Video Capture Mode. Slide the mode indicator to the Photo icon to switch to Photo Capture Mode.
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Photo Capture Mode After tapping and selecting your connected camera, the default mode is the Video Capture Mode. To change to Photo Capture Mode, slide the Switch Mode indicator to the Photo icon. The application is in Live Camera Mode and you can now begin capturing your images. NOTE: When you rotate your mobile device you can capture your photos in Portrait and Landscape views.
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menu that allows you to set the Photo Resolution. The Photo Resolution settings include: 12M (4000x3000), 10M (3648x2736), 8M (3264x2448), 5M (2560x1920) – Default, 3M (2048x1536) PLAYBACK MODE Tap the Playback Mode icon to open Playback Mode and view thumbnails of the captured videos and photos from your camera saved to the micro SD memory card.
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BURST SETTINGS the Continuous Shooting icon to open the menu options and set the Continuous Shooting setting. When enabled, this feature allows you to take 3, 5 or 10 rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the shutter button.
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SWITCH MODES Slide the mode indicator to the Video icon to switch to Video Capture Mode. The default mode when launching the Vivitar Action Cam app is Video Capture Mode. Slide the mode indicator to the Photo icon to switch to Photo Capture Mode.
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Live Capture Mode: Camera Settings Tap the Camera Settings icon to access your Action Camcorder settings. SETTING DESCRIPTION The ‘Frequency’ options represent the frequency of the electrical FREQUENCY current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale. If your camera is set to a frequency that does not match your country’s electric current, you may see waves on the images taken by your camera.
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The Vivitar Action Cam application can playback the following captured media: Media on Your Camera: The media captured using your Vivitar Action Cam and saved to your memory card. Media on Your Mobile Device: Media captured using your smartphone/tablet and saved to your mobile device.
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PHOTOS Select the Photos tab on the top of the screen to view the photos on your camera’s Memory Card. Your captured photos are shown in Thumbnail view, with the latest captured photo at the top. The photos can be downloaded to your mobile device, shared or deleted. FULL SCREEN VIEW: View Photo ...
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THUMBNAIL VIEW: Photos In Thumbnail View you can select a photo or photos to be deleted from your memory card, or downloaded to your mobile device. To Select Photos: - SELECT PHOTO(S): To select a photo tap and hold the thumbnail image. The thumbnail appears with a blue box around it indicating that the image is selected.
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VIDEOS Select the Videos tab on the top of the screen to view the videos on your camera’s Memory Card. Your captured videos are shown in Thumbnail view, with the latest captured video at the top. The videos can be downloaded to your mobile device or deleted. FULL SCREEN VIEW: Play Video Tap on a video thumbnail to view it in full screen mode.
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A window appears and displays the total number of files, the download time, and the total size of the download. Tap on the ‘Confirm download’ option to download the selected video(s) or tap ‘Cancel’ to exit the menu without downloading. To Cancel the Thumbnail View Selection: CANCEL: Tap ‘Cancel’...
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PHOTOS Select the Photos tab to view the photos on your mobile device. Thumbs View: Tap Thumbs to view thumbnails of the photos on your mobile device. Albums View: Tap Albums, then tap on an Album to view thumbnails of the photos in the album.
Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS To be able to download videos and photos 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 or Windows 7 ...
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE – USING THE CD ROM You must be connected to the Internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software. 1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open.
13. On MACINTOSH OS: 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 Applications (Mac) menu on your computer.
On WINDOWS OS the file name is: vivitargeneric_win.exe ON MAC OS in file name is: vivitargeneric_mac.pkg 4. Double click on the downloaded application file to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software. 5. Follow all instructions 6. Once installation is complete, the Vivitar Experience Image Manager opens automatically.
GETTING VIDEOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO THE COMPUTER The Micro SD Memory 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. 1. Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu. 2.
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 screen.
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MACINTOSH OS 1. Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer’s USB port. 2. Power on the camcorder. 3. The camcorder’s device icon appears on the desktop. 4. Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.
Camcorder Maintenance Please read the information below carefully before using your camcorder for proper and safe operation, so as to use the camcorder to its fullest and maintain its performance. MEMORY CARD MAINTENANCE For the first time of using a new memory card, or when there is unrecognized data for the camera or images with other cameras in the memory card, please make sure to firstly format the memory card.
DEVICE MAINTENANCE Take good care of the video camera and prevent water or sand particles from entering the video camera when it is used on the beach or near water. Please note that water, sand particles, dust or component containing salt may damage the video camera. ...
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.
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...