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Page 1: User Manual
ViviCam S332 Digital Camera User Manual © 2009-2012 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
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 ON/OFF Your Digital Camera ..................11 Changing Camera Mode ...................... -
Page 3: Introduction
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. -
Page 4: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera 1. Power Button 12. ViviLink / Down Button 2. Shutter Button 13. Microphone 3. LCD Screen 14. Flash Light 4. LED 15. USB Slot 5. Zoom In 16. Tripod Mount 6. Zoom Out 17. Optical Lens 7. -
Page 5: Initial Camera Setup
Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Insert SD Memory card (up to 32GB) Insert 3 X AAA (1.5V) batteries. before use. Alkaline batteries recommended. Turning On the Camera Using the Camera... - Page 6 When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera setup. Powering the Camera ON Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment. Use 3 x AAA (1.5V) batteries.
- Page 7 Note: After the camera is powered on, an SD icon will appear on the LCD display. If you do not see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly. Make sure the SD card is not locked (check the lock switch on the side of the SD card). If the SD card is locked this will prevent the camera from saving captured photos to the SD card.
- Page 8 Note: If you select “No” and decide to leave the camera setup, the camera will be set to its default settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus in the camera. Setting the Date and Time The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera.
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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 (16M) 4608 x 3456, (14M) 4416 x 3312, (12M) 4000 x 3000, (10M) 3648 X 2736 pixels, (9M) 3456 x 2592 , Image Resolution (8M) 3264 X 2448 pixels, (7M HD) 3648X2048 pixels, (5M) 2592x1944 pixels, (3M) 2048x1536 pixels, (2M HD) 1920x1080 pixels and (VGA) 640x480 pixels Video Resolution... -
Page 11: Computer System Requirements
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 ... -
Page 12: Powering On/Off Your Digital Camera
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camera Make sure the batteries 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. -
Page 13: Navigating The Menus
To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE button on the back of the camera. When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Playback Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display Navigating the Menus... -
Page 14: Photo Capture Mode
Photo Capture Mode 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 on the back of the camera to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture. Click the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired. - Page 15 Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons: Button Function Scene Selection – Opens the Scene menu Left Flash Options – Toggles the Flash options appearing on the LCD Delete –...
- Page 16 Flash Options There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear on the Photo Capture Mode LCD screen in the sequence. To change the Flash mode, press the UP Quick Function button until you arrive at your desired settings.
- Page 17 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:...
- Page 18 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. NOTE: When selecting the HIGH SENSITIVITY Option, by default the camera switches off the FLASH automatically (if it‟s ON) to optimize the picture quality. If however, you would like to override it and manually turn ON the Flash –...
- Page 19 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.
- Page 20 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.
- Page 21 Face Detect Menu The Face Detect feature when set to „On‟ allows the camera to use a subject‟s face as the basis for balancing the other colors and focus in the camera‟s display. This feature is meant to ensure that the color and focus of your pictures will be consistently sharp and high-quality. Note: To properly use the Face Detect option, please ensure the following: ...
- Page 22 Macro Menu With the Macro feature you can capture images at close range (30 ~ 45 cm). To enable the Macro „On‟. The flower icon mode, select will appear on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is ON. „Off‟.
- Page 23 Press the UP or DOWN direction control button 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.
- Page 24 Press the UP or DOWN direction control button 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.
- Page 25 Light Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera‟s lens. This setting should be adjusted when the environment is lighter or darker than normal. When the environment has more light than is needed, reduce the exposure setting (by using the negative - count) to reduce the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera.
- Page 26 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.
- Page 27 Language Menu You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the Language menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.
- Page 28 To Set the Date and Time: Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the Date/Time menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the “Date Setup” menu option then press the SET button to select the option.
- Page 29 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. Auto Power Off Menu You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camera‟s battery life.
- Page 30 Press the UP or DOWN direction control button 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.
- Page 31 Firmware (Factory Default Settings) Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the Factory Default Settings. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the Firmware menu. The “Default Setting”...
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Page 32: Photo Playback Mode
Photo Playback Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default. Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode. The playback mode will allow you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Viewing Photos on Your Camera Select your Photo: ... - Page 33 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Action Displays the PREVIOUS image Left Views all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3, 5 or 10 second intervals (to exit the Slide Show, press any button) Displays the NEXT image...
- Page 34 Delete Menu While in the Playback Mode, you can delete pictures from your camera using the Delete menu. View the photo you would like to delete. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the Delete menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.
- Page 35 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. View the photo you would like to add a ViviLink.
- Page 36 Crop Image Menu You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature. View the photo you would like to crop. 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 „Crop‟ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the Crop option.
- Page 37 image in the playback mode. Photos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol. Remember that you cannot delete or edit photos while they are locked. Print This Photo Menu You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your camera directly to a Pictbridge compatible printer.
- Page 38 Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. While in Playback mode, press the UP Quick Function button to initiate the slide show. Press any button to exit the slide show and return to the previous mode.
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Page 39: Video Capture Mode
Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos, recorded with audio, using your Vivitar® 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. - Page 40 Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Action Left Scene Selection - Opens the Scene menu Light Exposure - Opens the Light Exposure menu Delete - Opens the Video Playback Delete menu to the „Delete Right This Video‟...
- Page 41 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:...
- Page 42 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the Scene menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.
- Page 43 Image Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camera. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
- Page 44 4) Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
- Page 45 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. 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 46 If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the exposure setting (by using the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the Light Exposure menu.
- Page 47 setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Metering Menu 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.
- Page 48 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.
- Page 49 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.
- Page 50 60Hz – US, Canada and South America Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the Frequency menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option.
- Page 51 Firmware (Factory Default Settings) Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the Factory Default Settings. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the Firmware menu. The “Default Setting”...
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Page 52: Video Playback Mode
Video Playback Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default. Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode. The Playback Mode will allow you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Playing Videos on Your Camera Select your Video: ... - Page 53 Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Action Displays the PREVIOUS image Left STOPS a playing video Displays the NEXT image Right Down ViviLink - Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu Other PLAYS and PAUSES a playing video Shutter...
- Page 54 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.
- Page 55 Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. Select the video you would like to protect/lock. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the Protect/Lock menu.
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Page 56: 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 57: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
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”. -
Page 58: Getting Photos And Videos From Your Camera To Your Computer
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 media from device”... -
Page 59: 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 screen. - Page 60 Transferring Photos and Videos: MACINTOSH Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camera to your computer. „MSDC‟ appears on the LCD – indicating that your camera is now connected to the computer as a Mass Storage Device. 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.
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Page 61: 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 62: Technical Support
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.