Vivitar 63009 User Manual
Vivitar 63009 User Manual

Vivitar 63009 User Manual

Vivitar 63009 digital camera

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63009 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.

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    63009 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

    Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) ......28 Using your device as a PC Camera (for Windows only) ............28 Camera Maintenance ........................ 29 Technical Specifications ......................31 Sakar Warranty Card ......................... 33 Technical Support ........................34 Troubleshooting......................... 34...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your camera. With your camera you can shoot video clips, take individual photos and record audio files. In addition, to expand the memory capacity of your camera a SD compatible memory card of up to 16GB can be inserted.
  • Page 4: 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:  Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 ...
  • Page 5: A Quick Look At Your Digital Video Camera

    A Quick Look at your Digital Video Camera 1. Shutter button 12. Zoom in button 2. Power button 13. Busy light 3. Flash light 14. Macro light 4. Macro switch 15. Up/Display button 5. USB jack 16. OK button 6. Lens 17.
  • Page 6: Preparing Your Camera For Use

    Preparing Your Camera for Use Battery Installation Your camera requires 2 “AAA” batteries (not included). Alkaline batteries are recommended. 1. Slide the battery compartment open on the bottom of the camera. 2. Insert the batteries in accordance with the polarity indicated on the inside of the battery compartment.
  • Page 7: Powering The Camera On/Off

     Formatting will delete all data on the SD Memory Card including protected data.  Do not remove the SD memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable.  Be sure to format the card with the camera. Powering the Camera On/Off The Power button is situated on the top of the camera.
  • Page 8: Photo Capture Mode: Options

    computer using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software as described below in the section “Transfer photos and videos to your computer” or insert an SD card to continue taking more photos and videos. 6. The number of photos that can be captured not only depends on the SD card’s capacity but also on the resolution selected.
  • Page 9 Flash The flash feature only operates in Photo Capture mode. 1. Press the Right (Flash) button to activate the flash. 2. The corresponding flash icon will appear on the left side of the LCD. Auto: Automatically turn on/off according to the light Flash on: Force on the flash Flash off: Force off the flash...
  • Page 10: Photo Capture Mode: Menus

    Macro Switch Your camera contains a Macro Switch on the side of the camera 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 ~ 45 cm). 1.
  • Page 11 Resolution 1. Press the Down button to select the Resolution mode. 2. Press the Right button for the 5 Resolution options to appear: 2592*1944 , 2048*1536 , 1600*1200 , 1280*960 , 640*480. 3. Press the Up/Down button to highlight and select the Resolution option you desire. 4.
  • Page 12 4. Press the OK button to confirm and save your choice. 5. Press the MENU button to exit. 6. The Color Effect choice appears on the LCD. Exposure 1. Press the Up/Down button to select the Exposure mode. 2. Press the Right button for the Exposure option bar to appear (-2.0 to +2.0): -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0 3.
  • Page 13: Video Capture Mode: Taking Videos

    image is captured. Burst Snapshot This feature allows you to set up the camera to take 3 continuous images as you move the camera. 1. Press the Down button to select the Burst Snapshot mode. 2. Press the Right button for the Burst Snapshot options to appear: Single, Burst 3.
  • Page 14: Video Capture Mode: Options

     Once they are downloaded to the PC view them using QuickTime and Windows Media Player.  When the internal memory is full, a “Disk Full” message will flash on the LCD screen when you attempt to record further videos. Video Capture Mode: Options Preview and Delete images taken Press the Playback...
  • Page 15 Resolution This setting allows you to control the size of your images. 1. Press the Down button to select the Resolution mode. 2. Press the Right button for the 2 Resolution options to appear: 640*480 , 320*240. 3. Press the Up/Down button to highlight and select the Resolution option you desire. 4.
  • Page 16: Audio Capture Mode

    4. Press the OK button to confirm and save your choice. 5. Press the MENU button to exit. 6. The icon for the disabled Audio choice appears beneath the video icon on the left side of the LCD. Audio Capture Mode In order to capture audio using your camera, press the MODE button until the Audio icon appears on the top left corner of the LCD.
  • Page 17: Playback Mode

    Attention: Video Playback on the TV The camera does not have a speaker so the voice on the audio cannot be heard when played back on the camera. The voice can be heard when playing the video back on your TV or PC.
  • Page 18: Playback Mode: Menus

    To view all media on your camera: 1. Press the Left/Right buttons to select the media you wish to view or playback. 2. You can delete files by pressing the Delete button. 3. You can zoom into photos using the Zoom In button. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to navigate within your zoomed in photo.
  • Page 19 Delete All The Delete All feature allows you to delete all the unlocked files in the memory. 1. Press the Down button to select the Delete All mode. 2. Press the Right button. 3. All the unlocked files are now deleted. Important: The files are deleted without a confirmation message.
  • Page 20 5. Press the OK button to view the file in full screen. Set Logo You can use this feature to select a photo you like to appear as the startup logo on your camera. 1. Press the Up/Down button to select the Set Logo mode. 2.
  • Page 21: Setup Mode

    4. Press the OK button to pause the Slideshow and again to continue playing. 5. Press the Shutter button to stop the Slideshow and revert back to the Playback mode. Setup Mode Setup allows you to change your camera’s settings. The Setup menu can be accessed from the Photo Capture, Video Capture, and Playback Mode.
  • Page 22 4. Press the OK button to confirm and save your choice. 5. Press the MENU button to exit. Note: If you select “Disabled” from the menu your camera will never automatically turn off. If left on for an extended period of time without turning it off yourself this will lead to the batteries being drained quicker.
  • Page 23 5. Press the MENU button to exit. Date / Time Set the Date and Time for your camera. 1. Press the Down button to select the Date / Time mode. 2. Press the Right button for the Date / Time options to appear: Year , Month , Day , Hour and Minutes 3.
  • Page 24 5. Press the MENU button to exit. Default Reset the camera to the original factory setting. 1. Press the Down button to select the Default mode. 2. Press the Right button for the Default options to appear: Load , No. 3.
  • Page 25: 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 26: Connect Your Camera To The Computer

    language and click “Next” to open the next window. Select your camera model from the list and click “Next” to open the next window. Click “Next” to confirm your camera model selection and to install the application. Please wait while the application is being installed on your computer. Please review the license terms.
  • Page 27: Get Photos And Videos From Your Camera To Your Computer

    Get 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 28: Get Started

    Get started! Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, you can:  Upload and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo sharing and social networking sites - Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, MySpace, Photobucket, Twitpic, Twitgoo and YouTube  Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from one social network to another ...
  • Page 29: Transfer Media From My Camera To My Computer Manually (Using Macintosh)

    Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) 1. Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2. “MSDC” will appear on the LCD, indicating that your camera is in Mass Storage Mode. 3.
  • Page 30: Camera Maintenance

    If you are using Window Vista, a screen may appear asking you to verify the source of the software you are installing. Click the verify software option. You can use this PC cam to video conference using most instant messaging software programs. Chat with friends and family, sending live video feeds straight to them.
  • Page 31 LCD screen is on LCD in playback status for a long time.  Please replace with new batteries when the battery level is low.  Please take out the batteries if you plan not to use the camera for a long time. ...
  • Page 32: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, Image Resolution 1280 x 960, 640x 480 Video Resolution VGA 640x480 ,QVGA 320X240 at 30fps or 15fps Monitor Display 2.4’’ TFT LCD Capture Single, Continuous shot Internal Memory Limited External Memory...
  • Page 33 Working 0-40 C Temperature...
  • Page 34: Sakar Warranty Card

    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 35: Technical Support

    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. 63009-102610-TA-v2...

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