Table of Contents Introduction ..........................2 What‟s Included ..........................2 Parts of the Camera ........................3 Initial Camera Setup ........................4 Main Camera Modes ........................8 Camera Technical Specifications ....................9 Computer System Requirements ....................10 Powering the Camera On/Off ...................... 11 Changing Camera Mode ......................
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. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.
Parts of the Camera Power Button 12. Delete / Down Button Shutter Button 13. ViviLink / Right Button 3. LCD Screen 14. Flash LED / Charge Indicator 15. USB Slot Zoom Out 16. Tripod Socket Zoom In 17. Digital Lens RESET 18.
Initial Camera Setup Charging the Battery To charge your battery, first connect the USB Cable to your camera. Then follow one of the steps below: - Connect one end of the USB cable into the USB port on your camera. - Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.
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Battery Power: Some features, such as Flash, will not work if the battery power level is low. When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camera will automatically turn off a few seconds later. ...
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Turning On the Camera Using the Camera When powering the camera on for the FIRST time the camera will take you through the INITIAL CAMERA SETUP. Powering the Camera ON Battery Make sure the battery is fully charged. SD Card Make sure the SD Memory Card has been inserted properly.
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camera setup. A message will appear: “Continue with Camera Setup?” Select “Yes” to continue or “No” to exit the setup. Note: If you select “No” and decide to leave the camera setup, the camera will be set to its default settings.
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.
Computer System Requirements WINDOWS OS To be able to download photos and videos to your PC using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration: Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 ...
Powering the Camera On/Off Make sure the b 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 for more information.
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.
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 direction control buttons to scroll between the various menus for the current mode.
Photo Capture Mode When the digital camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Photo Capture Mode by default. The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. Taking a Picture While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
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Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons: Button Function Flash – Toggles the Flash options appearing on the LCD Left NOTE: No flash in 3D Photo Capture mode. 3D Option –...
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Flash Options There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear on the Photo Capture Mode LCD screen in sequence. To change the Flash mode, press the LEFT Quick Function button until you arrive at your desired settings.
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Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s 2D and/or 3D Photo Capture Mode:...
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3D Calibration – (3D Photo Capture only) The 3D Calibration Menu allows you to control the 3D coordinates for your image. 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 3D Calibration menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
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setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Image Resolution Menu (3D and 2D Photo Capture) 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.
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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.
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Anti-Shake Menu (3D and 2D Photo Capture) The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image. 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 Anti-Shake menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
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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 Face Detect menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option.
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Color Effect Menu (2D Photo Capture only) You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera. 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 Color Effect menu.
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setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Image Sharpness Menu (2D Photo Capture) You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
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Press the SET button to select and save 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.
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Metering Menu (3D and 2D Photo Capture) 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 –...
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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.
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then press the SET button to select the 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 date and time. When you have finished setting the date and time, press the SET button to save your settings and return to the previous mode.
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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 Auto Power Off menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option.
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Format Memory Card Menu (3D and 2D Photo Capture) 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.
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You will then automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital camera settings set to the Factory Default Settings. Note: After RESETTING to the default settings, it is recommended to select your system Language, Date/Time and ViviLink for Photos and Videos. If you do not, the next time your camera is powered on, you will be prompted to define those settings.
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. ...
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Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function Left Displays the PREVIOUS image Views all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3, 5 or 10 second intervals.
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Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Playback Mode: Delete Menu (3D and 2D Photos) While in the Playback Mode, you can delete pictures from your camera through the Delete menu. View the photo you would like to delete. Press the SET button to open the menus for the Photo Playback mode.
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(3D and 2D Photos) 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.
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Rotate Menu (2D Photos only) Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camera. 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 Rotate menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
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Protect/Lock Menu (3D and 2D Photos) Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. 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 Protect/Lock menu.
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Slide Show Menu (3D and 2D Photos) 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.
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 to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
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Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function Light Exposure – Opens the Light Exposure menu Left 3D Option – Toggles between 3D and 2D image capture Delete - Opens the „Delete This Video‟...
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Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s 2D and/or 3D Video Capture Mode:...
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3D Calibration – (3D Photo Capture only) The 3D Calibration Menu allows you to control the 3D coordinates for your image. 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 3D Calibration menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
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Image Size Menu (3D and 2D Photo Capture) The Image Size 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 SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
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setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. White Balance Menu (2D Photo Capture only) The White Balance feature allows your camera to adjust the coloring of the captured images depending on the type of light source in the current environment. Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current environment will allow the camera to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camera.
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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. Image Sharpness Menu (2D Photo Capture only) You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera.
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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 Light Exposure menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option.
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Metering Menu (3D and 2D Photo Capture) 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 –...
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Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET button to select and save 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.
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Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Date/Time menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the “Date Setup” menu option then press the SET button to select the option. The “Date Setup” submenu will open. Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT navigation buttons.
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Frequency Menu (3D and 2D Photo Capture) The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical 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 flickering or waves on the images taken by your camera.
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To proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET button. You will be asked to confirm the formatting of the memory card. Select “No” to exit without formatting. Select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin. The memory card will be completely formatted.
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. ...
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wish to view. Press the SET button to enlarge the image full size. Once the selected video is full size you can play and view the video. Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function Left Displays the PREVIOUS image...
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Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Playback Mode – for both 3D and 2D Video Capture: Delete Menu While in the Playback Mode, you can delete videos from your camera through the Delete menu. View the video you would like to delete.
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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.
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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 Protect/Lock menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option.
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 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”...
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 Photos and Videos: 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.
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.
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.