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Page 1: User Manual
Digital Camera User Manual © 2009-2011 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
Capturing Photos ........................14 Capturing Video ........................15 Playback Mode ........................15 Installing the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software ............18 Connecting your Camera to the Computer ................19 Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to your Computer ..........19 Get started! .......................... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the V15 Digital Camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your device. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera. -
Page 4: Computer System Requirements For Windows Os
Computer System Requirements for 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 Camera
A Quick Look at your Digital Camera Inserting Batteries Open the camera‟s battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera and insert 2 new AAA alkaline batteries according to the polarity shown. Close the cover and press the Power/Menu button to power on the camera. After powering on the camera, if you want to make changes to the camera‟s default settings, please read the instructions of this manual. -
Page 6: Battery Capacity
Warning: Do not remove the batteries before downloading the photos and videos from the camera. Doing so will erase everything in the camera’s memory. NOTE: It is recommend to download and save your photos and videos often in order not to lose them if the battery power becomes too low. Battery Capacity Once you have inserted your batteries properly and powered on your camera, an icon appears on the top right corner of your LCD screen, showing the amount of battery power available. -
Page 7: Powering The Camera On And Off
Powering the Camera ON and OFF Press the Power/Menu button to turn the camera on. Press and hold the Power/Menu button for a few seconds again to turn it off. Note: The camera will auto power off after 60 seconds of inactivity. Camera Modes Your camera has three main modes: Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera. -
Page 8: Menu Navigation
Menu Navigation 1. Press the Power/Menu button to power on the camera. 2. Press the Power/Menu button again to enter the menu options. 3. Use the Up button to toggle between the menu options on the screen. 4. Use the Shutter button to select the different submenu features within each menu option. - Page 9 Photo Capture Once you have powered on your digital camera, this is the default mode of your digital camera. You can begin taking photos. Please refer the Capturing Photos section for more details. Self-Timer Mode 1. Press the Power/Menu button to power on the camera and enter Photo Capture mode by default.
- Page 10 2. Press the Power/Menu button again to enter the Menu options. (The Self-Timer icon appears by default.) 3. Press the Up button to select Continuous Capture mode. The Continuous Capture icon displays on the screen. 4. Press the Shutter button to take 3 pictures continuously. Camera Setting Options The following camera setting options appear as icons in the Main Menu: Photo Resolution...
- Page 11 Photo Resolution The Photo 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 Power/Menu button to power on the camera and enter the Photo Capture mode by default.
- Page 12 NOTE: At higher resolutions the pictures captured will be clearer but will take up more of the camera‟s memory. You will therefore be able to take fewer photos at higher resolution than at lower resolution. An indication of the number of photos that can still be captured for each resolution appears on the bottom right of the LCD screen once the picture is taken.
- Page 13 Image Quality Options: High Quality. Low Quality (default mode) Frequency 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 waves on the images taken by your camera.
- Page 14 Format You can use the Format Camera Memory menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your camera‟s memory. Keep in mind that formatting the memory will permanently delete all of the content on your camera‟s memory. 1.
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Page 15: Capturing Photos
Capturing Photos 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 Individual Photos 1. Compose your shot using the LCD screen. Direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture. -
Page 16: Capturing Video
Capturing Video 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 Up button once to access the Video Capture Mode. 1. - Page 17 To navigate in the Playback Mode: 1. Press the Power button to turn on the camera. 2. Press the Playback button on your camera in order to view all the photos and videos that are presently on your camera. 3. Press the Up button to navigate between the photos and videos. 4.
- Page 18 - Delete: Automatically DELETES the selected image (photo/video) - Cancel: Exits without deleting the image and returns to Playback mode. Press the Up button to toggle between the Delete Single File options. Press the Power/Menu button to confirm your selected option. Delete All Files Press the Up button to select and view the image (photo or video) you would like to delete.
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Page 19: Installing The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software
On PC and Macintosh: Click the “I accept the terms of this license agreement” and then click “Next” to continue. 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 20: Connecting Your Camera To The Computer
Connecting your Camera to the Computer Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. Your camera will automatically turn on. The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few moments until the computer recognizes the device. - Page 21 Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu The “Get media from device” window opens. Both photos and videos (if you have captured any) will get downloaded. Select your camera model from the device window. If your camera is the only device connected then it will be selected automatically.
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Page 22: Get Started
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. -
Page 23: Transferring Images From My Camera To My Computer Manually
Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually Transferring Photos and Videos: WINDOWS 1. Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2. A window appears with a list of options, select “Open folder to view files” and click OK. 3. - Page 24 Transferring Photos and Videos: MACINTOSH 1. Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2. The camera‟s device icon appears on the desktop. 3. Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.
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Page 25: 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. Your product will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year. -
Page 26: Technical Support
For phone support in the US please call 1-800-592-9541, in the UK call 0800 917 4831. If you would like to call from anywhere else, please visit www.vivitar.com for your local toll free number. -
Page 27: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Image Resolution 1600x1200,1280x1024, 640x480 Focus f=6.5mm Image Variation 1.5m - Infinity Lens Non-spherical Lens Self-timer 10-second delay Aperture 100 – 16000 (lux) Lumination File Format JPEG / AVI File Storage 4.19 MB Resolution (1600x1200) Storage capability (1280x1024) ((640x480) Interface USB 2.0 Power Supply... -
Page 28: Frequently Asked Questions
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...