Inserting Batteries ........................5 Camera Modes .......................... 6 Install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software – TARGET Edition ......15 Connect your camera to the computer ..................16 Get photos and videos from your camera to your computer ............. 17 Get started! ..........................
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the VS27G, VS28B Vivitar 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.
Computer System Requirements for Windows XP To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration: Pentium 4 processor or above with Windows XP service pack 2 512 MB RAM, with 100MB of free disk space ...
Computer System Requirements for Macintosh Macintosh with Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.4.6 or later 256 MB RAM, 100 MB free disk space Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor QuickTime 6 or higher A Quick Look at your Digital Camera...
Inserting Batteries Your camera requires three (3) AAA alkaline batteries, which must be inserted as follows: Open the battery compartment on the side of the camera. Insert the batteries in accordance with the polarity (+/-) shown on the inside of the compartment.
Vivitar Experience Image Manager – TARGET Edition and camera specific driver for this device. See the “Install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager – TARGET Edition Software” section of this manual to learn how to install the software before connecting the camera to your computer.
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By default the Photo mode is ready to take photos on powering on the camera. To select another mode: 1. Press the Power/Menu button again for the Main Menu screen to appear. 2. Use the Up/Down button to toggle between the menu icons on the screen. 3.
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Compose your shot using the viewfinder. (The optimal distance between the camera and the subject is approximately 5 feet.) Hold the camera steady and press the Shutter button to take a photo. After each photo is taken the number of photos left to shoot at the selected resolution is displayed at the bottom left of the Preview Screen.
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The Self-Timer icon now appears in the top left corner of the Preview Screen. The camera is now ready to take a photo after a 10-second count down. Press the Shutter button to start the countdown. The camera will emit a beep for every second.
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Press the Shutter button till the icon appears in the top left icon area of Preview Screen. Press the Menu button again to save the choice and exit the menu. The 3 Continuous Shots icon now appears in the top left corner of the Preview Screen.
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The sequence number and the total number of files currently stored appear on the bottom left of the Preview Screen. Press the Up and Down buttons to go to the previous or the next file. Press the Playback button again to exit the Playback mode Video Playback Video clips (AVI) appear with the icon on the top left corner of the Preview Screen.
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Press the Up / Down button to select the resolution setting icon. If the icon appears with 3 stars this means the current resolution setting is 2.0M (1600 ×1280) If the icon appears with 2 stars this means the current resolution setting is 1.3M (1280x1024).
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Number of photos that can be taken with the Resolution and Compression setting selected: Resolutions Compressions 2.0M Low density 12 photos 2.0M High density 24 photos 1.3M Low density 15 photos 1.3M High density 30 photos Low density 46 photos High density 120 photos Frequency Setting...
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Delete Delete All Press the Menu button once to enter the menu. Press the Up / Down buttons to select the Delete All icon Press the Shutter button once for the delete confirmation screen to appear. Press the Up / Down buttons to select “Yes” or “No”. If „Yes‟, press the Shutter button to confirm deletion.
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”.
On Macintosh: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. If you closed the application, click on the Vivitar Experience Image Manager – TARGET Edition desktop icon (PC) or from the Programs or Applications menu on your computer to open and run the application.
Get photos and videos from your camera to your computer 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 media from device”...
Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps. For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience Image Manager – TARGET Edition open the Help file or click the “Take the Tour” button on the application`s Home page.
Your camera can also be used as a Webcam with most instant messenger and web conferencing applications that support video, when plugged into your computer. On PC: The webcam driver is installed on your computer when you install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager – TARGET Edition for this device.
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Click the “Library” folder Click the “QuickTime” folder Click the “81061_pccam.app” to open the Webcam application for Mac. Once you see the object appearing in the Webcam application window, you can now open the instant messenger and web conferencing application that you use to begin using this camera as a webcam on your computer.
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. What Is Not Covered By Warranty: Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal use, including but limited to, repair by unauthorized parties,...
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.
Frequently Asked Questions Q: I have taken photos, but my computer says "No photos in camera." What do I do? First, ensure that you have taken photos with your camera. Press the shutter button a few times to take some sample photos and try again. If you still get a no photos error, this indicates that the software was not installed correctly or your computer may not meet the minimum system requirements (see the Computer System Requirements section of this manual).