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Vivitar ViviCam X024v2 User Manual

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ViviCam X024v2 Digital Camera

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© 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.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    ViviCam X024v2 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

    Table of Contents Introduction ........................2 Key Features ........................2 What‟s Included ....................... 3 Parts of the Camera ......................4 Initial Camera Setup ......................5 Main Camera Modes ....................... 8 Camera Technical Specifications ..................9 Computer System Requirements for Windows OS............10 Computer System Requirements for Macintosh OS ............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    SD memory card slot compatible with memory card up to 32GB.  Built in Flash  Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software for uploading and managing photos and videos to or from the most popular photo sharing and social network websites.

  • Page 4: What"S Included

    What‟s Included 1) Digital Camera 2) USB cable 3) Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software Installation CD 4) Wrist Strap Note: SD Card and batteries not included.

  • Page 5: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera 1. Power Button 12. Self Timer / Down Button 2. Shutter Button 13. Flash Light 3. LCD Screen 14. USB Slot 4. LED 15. Tripod Socket 5. Zoom Out 16. Digital Lens 6. Zoom In 17. Battery Compartment 7.

  • Page 6: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card  Insert 3 X AAA (1.5V)  Insert SD Memory card (up to batteries. 32GB) before use.  Alkaline batteries recommended. Turning On the Camera Using the Camera Select the modes.
  • Page 7 1) Installing the Batteries Your digital camera requires 3 AAA batteries in order to operate. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Slide and open the battery door on the bottom of the camera. Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment, then close the battery door.
  • Page 8 Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera (see SD icon by the SD card slot on the side of the camera). Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD card has been inserted correctly. Note: o After the camera is powered on, an SD icon will appear on the LCD display.

  • Page 9: Main Camera Modes

    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 10: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 3648x2736 (10M), 3264x2448 (8M), 3648x2048(7M HD), Image Resolution 2592x1944 (5M), 2048x1536 (3M), 1920x1080 (2M HD), 640x480 (VGA) Video Resolution 640X480 pixels, 320X240pixels File Format JPEG/AVI External Memory SD Card (up to 32GB) LCD Display 2.4 Inch TFT Lens f=7.45mm F3.0...

  • Page 11: 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 12: Powering The Camera On/Off

    Powering the Camera On/Off Powering the camera ON 1) Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. Use 3x AAA (1.5v) batteries (not included). Alkaline batteries recommended. 2) Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into your camera (until a click sound is heard).

  • Page 13: Changing The Camera Modes

    Changing the Camera Modes Your camera has three main modes: 1) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera. 2) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera. 3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your camera.

  • Page 14: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. 1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll between the various menus for the current mode.

  • Page 15: Photo Capture Mode

    - “Memory Full, Insert a SD memory card to Transfer and Take More Photos!”  Either download the photos to your computer using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software as described below in the section “Transferring Media from your Camera to your Computer Manually” and thereafter delete them from your SD card or insert another SD card to continue taking more photos and videos.
  • Page 16 Self Portrait Photo Capture You can also include yourself in your photos by using the Self Portrait capability. 1) Push the Macro switch lever up for the flower icon to appear. 2) Hold the camera steady at arm‟s length (30~45cm). 3) Look at the camera lens.
  • Page 17 Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons: Quick Function Function Button Self-Timer – Sets a delay from the time the Shutter button is pressed to the time the image is captured. As you press the Self Timer button, the LCD display shows the Self-Timer Down / Self Timer delay options:...
  • Page 18 Digital Zoom You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom. Press the T button to zoom in on the object and press the W button to zoom back out. The following icon appears on your LCD screen. The zoom indicating bar moves up when you Zoom In (T) and moves down when you Zoom Out (W).
  • Page 19 Macro Switch Your camera includes a Macro Switch that allows you to manually enable or disable the Macro mode on your camera. To turn Macro mode ON: While using the Macro mode, you can capture images at close range (30~45cm). ...
  • Page 20 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode: Scene, Image Size, Anti-Shake, Face Detect, Smile Capture, Continue Shot, Self Timer, and Setup (General Camera Settings) Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment.
  • Page 21 Image Size Menu 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 higher size (resolution) will also take up more of your camera‟s memory. The Image Size options include: (10M) 3648 x 2736, (8M) 3262 x 2448, (7M HD) 3648 x 2048, (5M) 2592 x 1944, (3M) 2048 x 1536, (2M HD) 1920 x 1080, (VGA) 640 x 480...
  • Page 22 Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image. The Anti-Shake options include: On, Off 1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Anti-Shake menu.
  • Page 23 the camera is in Macro mode. When Macro is off, the mountain icon appears on the LCD display. The Macro option is „Off‟ by default when you start using your camera.  Anti-Shake ON – Ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to „On‟. The Anti-Shake option is „On‟...
  • Page 24 Smile Capture Menu The Smile Capture feature when set to „On‟ allows the camera to automatically take a picture when it detects that a subject in the picture is smiling. The Smile Capture options include: On, Off Note: To properly use the Smile Capture feature, please ensure the following: ...
  • Page 25 4) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and return to your previous mode. 5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 6) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 26 Self Timer Menu The Self-Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camera‟s Shutter button is pressed and the actual capture of the picture. This is an optimal feature if you don‟t just want to take the picture but would also like to be in the picture yourself.
  • Page 27 Setup Menu (General Camera Settings) You can adjust your general camera settings with the Setup Menu. The Setup options include: Exposure, ISO, White Balance, Sharpness, Quality, Date, Auto Power Off, Language, Frequency, Format, Default Setting, Cancel Exposure Menu The Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera‟s lens.
  • Page 28 6) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and return to your previous mode. 7) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 29 7) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. White Balance Menu WB 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.
  • Page 30 Sharpness Menu 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. The Sharpness options include: Normal, Sharp, Soft 1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 31 1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Setup menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll to the Quality submenu.
  • Page 32 To Enable/Disable the Time/Date stamp: 1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Setup menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll to the Date submenu. 4) Press the MENU (M) button to select the Date submenu and open the submenu options.
  • Page 33 9) When the date and time have been set, press the MENU (M) button to save the settings, exit the menu screen and return to the previous mode. 10) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 34 Language Menu You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. The Language options include: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Turkish 1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Setup menu.
  • Page 35 1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Setup menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll to the Frequency submenu.
  • Page 36 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll to the Format submenu. 4) Press the MENU (M) button to select the Format submenu and open the submenu options. 5) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the submenu options.
  • Page 37 options. a. Press „OK‟ to proceed with the resetting to the Default settings. A Default Setting confirmation message appears. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select „Yes‟ to begin the reset to the default settings „No‟ to exit and return to the previous mode. Press the MENU (M) button to confirm the desired option.

  • Page 38: Photo Playback Mode

    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 is in Photo Capture mode by default. To access the Playback Mode: ...
  • Page 39 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. 1) Press the W/Zoom Out button.
  • Page 40 Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Playback Mode: Rotate, Protect (Lock/Unlock), Delete, Crop Image, Pictbridge Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camera. The Rotate options include: ...
  • Page 41 4) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and return to your previous mode. 5) Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that image in the Playback mode. Photos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol.
  • Page 42  If you would like to proceed with deleting all the videos and photos, select „Yes‟ and press the MENU (M) button to confirm.  All of your images will be permanently deleted. A blank „No File Exist‟ screen will appear. Press the MODE button to exit the „No File Exist‟...
  • Page 43 7) Use the W/T Zoom buttons on the camera to enlarge or shrink the Crop box. 8) When you are ready to crop, press the Shutter button. 9) When you see the cropped picture appear, press the Shutter button again to save or press the MENU (M) button to cancel and return to the previous menu.

  • Page 44: Video Capture Mode

    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 1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 45 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: White Balance, Size White Balance Menu WB 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.
  • Page 46 Size Menu 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. The Image Size options include: (VGA) 640 x 480, (QVGA) 320 x 240 1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.

  • Page 47: Video Playback Mode

    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. To access the Playback Mode: ...
  • Page 48 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. 1) Press the W/Zoom Out button.
  • Page 49 Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Playback Mode: Protect, Delete Protect Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. The Protect options include: Lock, Unlock 1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 50 Delete Menu While in the Playback Mode, you can delete videos from your camera using the Delete menu. The Delete options include: This Video, All, Cancel 1) View the video you would like to delete. 2) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode. 3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Delete menu.
  • Page 51 Protected/Locked. To delete a locked image, first unlock the image, then select delete. If you do not want to delete all of your videos and photos, select „No‟ and  press the MENU (M) button. All images will remain on your SD card and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback mode.

  • Page 52: 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 53 12) On Macintosh: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application. 13) 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 54: Connecting Your Camera To Your Computer

    Connecting your Camera to your Computer Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. Power the camera ON. The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few seconds until the computer recognizes the device.

  • Page 55: Getting 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 guide‟ from the Help menu or click the “Take a Tour” button on the...

  • Page 56: Transferring Media From Your Camera To Your Computer Manually

    Transferring Media from your Camera to your Computer Manually WINDOWS 1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2) MSDC appears on the LCD. 3) A window appears with a list of options - select “Open folder to view files” and click 4) Open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.

  • Page 57: Camera Maintenance

    Camera Maintenance The digital camera is a delicate device. Please handle your camera with care to avoid damaging it. 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.

  • Page 58: Technical Support

    08817 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.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    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...

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