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- Page 1 ViviCam XX14 Digital Camera User Manual © 2009-2016 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 Introduction ..........................2 Getting to Know Your Camera ...................... 2 What’s Included ..........................3 Parts of the Camera ........................4 Initial Camera Setup ........................5 Main Camera Modes ........................9 Camera Technical Specifications ....................10 Computer System Requirements ....................11 Powering the Camera On/Off .....................
- Page 3 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 4 What’s Included 1. Digital Camera 2. USB cable 3. Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software Installation CD 4. Wrist Strap Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included.
- Page 5 Parts of the Camera 1. Power Button 12. ViviLink / Down Button 2. Shutter Button 13. Microphone 3. LCD Screen 14. Flash Light 4. LED 15. USB Slot 5. Zoom Out 16. Tripod Socket 6. Zoom In 17. Digital Lens 7.
- Page 6 Initial Camera Setup INSTALLING THE BATTERIES INSTALLING THE MEMORY CARD Insert 3 AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries recommended SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for (not included). normal use. TURNING ON THE CAMERA USING THE CAMERA...
- Page 7 POWERING THE CAMERA ON Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment. Use 3x AAA (1.5v) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Batteries not included. Note: Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period. ...
- Page 8 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. Make sure the SD card is not locked (check the lock switch on the side of the SD card). If the SD card is locked this will prevent the camera from saving captured photos to the SD card.
- Page 9 Setting the Date and Time The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera. Press the UP/DOWN button to change and set the specific time/date settings. Press the RIGHT/LEFT button to move/toggle to a different part of the time/date setting options.
- Page 10 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 Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 20MP (5200X3900), 18MP (4896X3672), 16MP (4608X3456), 14MP (4416X3312), 12MP (4000X3000), 10MP (3648X2736), Image Resolution 8MP (3264X2448), 7MHD (3648X2048), 5MP (2592X1944), 3M (2048X1536), 2MHD (1920X1080), VGA (640X480) Video Resolution HD (1280X720), VGA (640X480), QVGA (320X240) File Format JPEG (Photo) /AVI (Video) Internal Memory...
- Page 12 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 or MICROSOFT®...
- Page 13 Powering the Camera On/Off 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...
- Page 14 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 Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll between the various menus for the current mode. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
- Page 16 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. A ViviLink destination can be assigned to a photo or video in Capture mode prior to capturing your image or in Playback Mode.
- Page 17 FLASH OPTIONS There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear in sequence on the LCD screen in the Photo Capture Mode. To change the Flash mode, press the UP Quick Function button until you arrive at your desired settings.
- Page 18 MACRO SWITCH MACRO ON: Your camera contains a MACRO Switch that allows you to manually enable or disable the MACRO mode on your camera. While using the MACRO mode, you can capture images at close range (30~45cm). To turn the MACRO mode ON, slide the Macro Switch located on the side of your camera UP to the flower icon ...
- Page 19 Note: The MACRO mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the following feature of your camera: Flash. To Turn the MACRO mode OFF: Slide the MACRO Switch down to the mountain icon to turn Macro mode OFF. The mountain icon will appear on the LCD display.
- Page 20 Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. TAKING A PICTURE Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display: 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.
- Page 21 SELFIE / SELF PORTRAIT PHOTO CAPTURE You can also include yourself in your photos by using the Selfie / Self Portrait capability. Push the Macro switch lever up (Macro On) for the flower icon to appear. Make sure the LCD screen is rotated out 180°. Hold the camera steady out facing towards you at arm’s length (about 10~30cm).
- Page 22 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons: Quick Function Function Button SCENE SELECTION – Opens the ‘Scene’ menu. LEFT FLASH OPTIONS – Toggles between the following Flash options: Forced Off, Forced On, Auto Flash,...
- Page 23 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Photo Capture Mode. The selection icon appears by the default settings. 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 24 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 25 To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen.
- Page 26 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Self Timer’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. Press the SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. selected option icon appears on the selected item. To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
- Page 27 other scenes with quick movements. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Multi SnapShots’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. Press the SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
- Page 28 Color Effect Menu The ‘Color Effect’ menu allows you to choose a color effect to add to the images taken with your camera. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Color Effect’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option.
- Page 29 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 30 To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen.
- Page 31 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 button to scroll and select the ‘Language’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option.
- Page 32 To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. To Set the Date and Time: Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Date/Time’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the ‘Date Setup’...
- Page 33 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 34 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. Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on your camera’s memory card.
- Page 35 • Select ‘No’ to exit the menu and return to the previous mode without resetting to the default settings. • Select ‘Yes’ and press the SET button to proceed with the reset. You will then automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital camera settings set to the Factory Default Settings.
- Page 36 Photo Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you’ve already taken with your camera. When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default. ...
- Page 37 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 W / Zoom Out button.
- Page 38 MODE SELECTION - Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, MODE Video Capture Mode and Playback Mode. Exits the menu screen. ZOOM - Zooms In to selected photo. ZOOM - Zooms Out of selected photo. THUMBNAIL - Opens Thumbnail View. To navigate in the Thumbnail View press the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction buttons.
- Page 39 Delete Menu While in the Playback Mode, you can delete pictures from your camera through the ‘Delete’ menu. Select the photo you would like to delete. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Delete’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option.
- Page 40 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. Select the photo you to which you would like to add a ViviLink.
- Page 41 Crop Image Menu You can crop pictures on your camera with the Crop feature. Note: VGA resolution photos cannot be cropped. View the photo you would like to crop. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Crop’...
- Page 42 Photo’ and then press the SET button. The image now appears in Playback Mode without the lock icon. To Lock All Images: To lock all captured videos and photos use the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘Lock All Images’ and then press the SET button. All images now appear in Playback Mode with the lock icon To Unlock All Images: To unlock all locked videos and photos use the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘Unlock All...
- Page 43 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 44 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 Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display: While in Video Capture mode, use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the...
- Page 45 VIDEO CAPTURE MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function SCENE SELECTION – Opens the ‘Scene’ menu. LEFT LIGHT EXPOSURE – Opens the ‘Light Exposure’ menu. DELETE – Opens the ‘Delete This Video’ option and allows you to RIGHT view and delete the last video taken.
- Page 46 VIDEO CAPTURE MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Video Capture Mode: The selection icon appears by the default settings. 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 47 Scene Menu The ‘Scene’ menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. Note: Remember: The ‘Scene’ menu is also accessible by pressing the LEFT Quick Function Button while in Capture Mode. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
- Page 48 To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen. Image Quality Menu The ‘Image Quality’ menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera.
- Page 49 selected option icon appears on the selected item. To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen.
- Page 50 selected option icon appears on the selected item. To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen.
- Page 51 sensitivity to light however, may reduce the quality of the images that are taken. 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.
- Page 52 selected option icon appears on the selected item. To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen.
- Page 53 To Enable/Disable the Timestamp: Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Date/Time’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. Press the SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
- Page 54 Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Auto Power Off’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. Press the SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. selected option icon appears on the selected item.
- Page 55 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. Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on your camera’s memory card.
- Page 56 • Select ‘No’ to exit the menu and return to the previous mode without resetting to the default settings. • Select ‘Yes’ and press the SET button to proceed with the reset. You will then automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital camera settings set to the Factory Default Settings.
- Page 57 Video Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you’ve already taken with your camera. When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default. ...
- Page 58 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 W / Zoom Out button.
- Page 59 To navigate through the Menus, press the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons. Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode MODE and Playback Mode. Exits the menu screen. THUMBNAIL VIEW – Opens the Thumbnail View. To navigate in the Thumbnail View press the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons.
- Page 60 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. Select the video you to which you would like to add a ViviLink.
- Page 61 To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Note: An icon appears on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site when you return to the Playback display. ...
- Page 62 To unlock all locked videos and photos use the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘Unlock All Images’ and then press the SET button. The images now appear in Playback Mode without the lock icon. Press the MODE button at any time to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Note: ...
- Page 63 ROM or by accessing the link online. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE – USING THE CD ROM 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.
- Page 64 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.
- Page 65 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE – USING THE ONLINE LINK The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software can also be downloaded and installed via the following online links: WINDOWS OS: http://tinyurl.com/viviwin MAC OS: http://tinyurl.com/vivimac Enter the appropriate URL (shown above) into a web browser on your computer.
- Page 66 Getting Videos and Photos 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.
- Page 67 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.
- Page 68 TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: MACINTOSH OS Use the supplied USB cable 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 69 Camera Maintenance The digital camera is a delicate device. Please handle your camera with care to avoid damaging Do not expose your camera to heat sources. Do not use you camera in wet or moist conditions. 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 70 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™...
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How do I switch to taking pictures from myself to someone else in front of me?
To take pictures of someone else with the Vivitar ViviCam XX14, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the LCD screen is facing you so you can frame the shot.
2. Do not activate the Macro mode (leave the Macro switch lever down).
3. Hold the camera steady and point it at the person you want to photograph.
4. Press the Shutter button to take the picture.
5. The photo will be saved to the internal memory (if available) or the SD memory card.
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