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Vivitar VS1527 User Manual

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What your camera package includes
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following
items.
Touring the camera
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  • Page 1 Touring the camera What your camera package includes Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.
  • Page 2 Touring the camera Computer System Requirements for Windows 2000 XP To be able to download photos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration: Pentium III processor or above with Windows 2000 XP  128 MB RAM, with 150MB of free disk space ...
  • Page 3 Touring the camera A quick look at your camera...

  • Page 4: Multifunctional Buttons

    Touring the camera Multifunctional buttons You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4-way control or Left/Self -timer • Scrolls left in menus. • Toggles through the 4 self-timer options. Up/Flash • Scrolls up in menus. • Toggle through the flash options.. Right/Exposure •...

  • Page 5: Attaching The Strap

    Touring the camera Preparing your camera for use This section will guide you on how to prepare the camera before its initial use. Attaching the strap To attach the lens and neck straps to your camera, do the following: 1. Insert one end of the neck strap through the strap eyelet. 2.

  • Page 6: Installing The Batteries

    Touring the camera 6. Once complete, make sure the straps are tight. Installing the batteries Use only the specified batteries for the camera, and always turn off the camera before removing the batteries. To install the batteries: 1. Push the clip as the arrow showed and then slide the battery cover to the right to release and open it.

  • Page 7: Installing An Sd Card

    Operating the camera To remove the batteries 1.Push the clip then slide the battery cover to the right to release and open it. 2.Remove the battery . 3.Close the battery cover and then slide it to the left to lock it in place. Installing an SD card The camera comes with internal memory for storing captured images, video clips, or audio files.
  • Page 8 Operating the camera You need to manually open the flash before switching the flash mode. To open the flash: Use hands to lift the flash to open it. To close the flash: Push down the flash to close it. When the flash is closed, flash mode is automatically set to flash off.

  • Page 9: Operating The Camera

    Operating the camera Operating the camera The procedure below is a general guideline for basic operation. It is particularly useful if you are new to the camera. 1. Press the Power button to turn the power on. Be sure that you have removed the lens cover before turning on the camera.

  • Page 10: Capture Mode

    Operating the camera Capture mode Item Description Shooting mode Flash mode Focus mode Image size Image quality Numbers of shots available Face Tracking White balance Exposure value (EV) Histogram Battery level...

  • Page 11: Flash Mode

    Operating the camera Flash mode The flash offers additional light source (usually used in a low-light environment). You can capture an image using one of the following flash modes. Icon Mode Description Auto Flash The flash fires automatically based on the photographic conditions.

  • Page 12: Focus Mode

    Operating the camera To select a flash mode: 1. Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode. 2. Open the flash.. 3. Press repeatedly until your desired flash mode is displayed on the monitor. Focus mode Icon Mode Description Auto focus Adjusts focus automatically.

  • Page 13: Selecting The Shooting Mode

    Operating the camera Selecting the Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select one of the eight shooting modes: Mode Description Auto The camera detects the shooting condition and automatically switches to the appropriate scene mode. Program camera automatically configures appropriate settings, so you can capture images with ease.

  • Page 14: Using Aperture Priority Mode

    Operating the camera Using Aperture Priority mode Aperture priority is often used when shooting static subjects or emphasizing the depth of field. In general, use a smaller aperture if a greater depth of field is needed. To adjust aperture value: 1.

  • Page 15: Using Continuous Shooting Mode

    Operating the camera Using Continuous Shooting mode In this mode, you can take consecutive shots. Icon Mode Descriptio Burst Continuously takes pictures as long as you keep pressing the Shutter button. The flash is always off in this mode. Speedy Burst Press and release the Shutter button.

  • Page 16: Setting The Scene Mode

    Operating the camera Setting the Scene mode Select one of the following scene modes to fit your shooting condition. Mode Description Backlight Increases the exposure (by turning on the flash) when light illuminates from the subject from the behind Scenery Catch the scenery with ease.

  • Page 17: Using The Menu Button

    Operating the camera Description Mode Text Improves clarity & contrast when taking a close-up picture of documents. Captures food by enhancing color brightness and giving Food more vivid colors. .Capture portrait in low light conditions Night Portrait Increases sensitivity and emphasizes children's skin tones. Kids Enhances lines &...

  • Page 18: Image Size

    Operating the camera To use the Menu Button: 1. Press the Menu button, 2. Press Up/Down button to select a menu item. 3. Press OK/Right button to enter the submenu. 4. Press Up/Down button to select an option. 5. Press to confirm the setting Image size Description...

  • Page 19: Movie Size

    Operating the camera Movie size Description HD 720p (16:9; 1280 x 720) To select a movie size: 1. Press Menu button. 2. Press Up/Down button to select image size in video mode. 3. Press button to enter the submenu. 5. Press OK button to confirm the setting.. Metering Icon Mode...
  • Page 20 Operating the camera Mode Description Icon Tungsten Used when subjects lit by tungsten (incandescent) lighting. Fluorescent H Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects Fluorescent L the green hue of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor photos under fluorescent Custom Used when you want to manually adjust lighting without a flash.
  • Page 21 Operating the camera ISO configures the camera’s sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO value, the brighter picture you can take in a low-light environment. Yet, you may see more noise in the picture as you increase the ISO value. Icon Description Automatically sets the ISO value.

  • Page 22: Image Sharpness

    Operating the camera Setting EV EV (Exposure Value) lightens or darkens the entire image. Adjust EV when the brightness between the subject and the background is not balanced, or when the subject occupies only a small part of the picture. To select an EV: 1.
  • Page 23 Operating the camera Sepia Adds an effect with dark reddish brown color tones, so the image or video looks as if it is old. The image becomes reddish. Green The image becomes greenish. Blue The image becomes bluish. To select an effect: 1.

  • Page 24: Recording Videos

    Operating the camera Date stamp This setting allows you to adjust the system time which can be display on the photos 1. Press Menu button. 2. Press Up/Down button to select Date stamp. 3. Press button to enter the submenu. 4.

  • Page 25: Battery Status

    Operating the camera 2. Press Up/Down button to select from off/2 seconds/5seconds/10seconds 3. Press button confirm setting. Battery status Icon Description Battery power is full. Battery power remains adequate. Battery power is low. Battery power is very low. You should replace the battery ASAP.

  • Page 26: Other Settings

    Operating the camera Other settings Press menu button and then press right button to enter the setup menu Icon Mode Description Silent Mode Shutter Sets the shutter sound on and off. Start-up Set the type of the startup sound Beep Sets the button (excluding shutter) sound on and off.
  • Page 27 Operating the camera Icon Mode Description TV Out You can review images on a television with an AV cable. America, Japan, Taiwan and others [NTSC] China, Europe, Oceania, and others [PAL] Frequency 50HZ for Europe and Japan. 50Hz 60HZ is for the U.S. 60Hz It can adjust the frequency to the Auto...

  • Page 28: Playback Mode

    Operating the camera Playback mode Press to switch to Playback mode. Item Description Indicates that the camera is in Playback mode. Date and time when the file was created. File number. Histogram File name, file size, shutter speed, and aperture value White balance Flash off Image size...

  • Page 29: Options For Playback And Editing

    Operating the camera Options for playback and editing When the camera is in Playback mode, press left/right button to preview the next/ previous recorded files. You can also select any of the following options. Enlarging an image Magnifies an image, so more details can be seen. To enlarge an image: 1.

  • Page 30: Playing Back Video Clips

    Operating the camera Playing back video clips View recorded video clips in the playback mode. To view a video clip: 1. Press playback button to switch to Playback mode. 2. Press left/right button to select the video clip you want to view 3.

  • Page 31: Deleting Files

    Operating the camera Slideshow Sets the time interval for presenting a series of captured image and video files (first frame only). To play a slideshow: 1. Press playback button to switch to Playback mode. 2. Press menu button and then press up/down button to select slide show. 3.

  • Page 32: Protecting Files

    Operating the camera Protecting files Prevents selected files from accidental removal. To protect files: 1. Press playback button to switch to Playback mode. 2. Press menu button and then press upldown button to select protect 3. Select whether to protect single/lock all images/unlock all images then press Voice memo Inserts a voice annotation to an image file.
  • Page 33 Operating the camera 4. Press menu button to exit playback. Color Effect You can add special effects to your images. Mode Description Normal No effect is added to the image. Red Eye Removal Reduce red eye in captured images Sepia Recorded image will be stored in a sepia tone.
  • Page 34 Operating the camera 5. Press to confirm the change and save the image file. Resizing Changes an image file to a smaller size, and overwrites the image file or saves it as another new file. To resize an image: 1. Press playback button to switch to Playback mode. 2.

  • Page 35: Working With Computer And Av System

    Working with computer and AV system Startup image Sets the welcome screen when the camera is powering on. To select a startup image: 1. Press playback button to switch to Playback mode. 2. Press menu button and then press up/down select startup image 3.
  • Page 36 Working with computer and AV system edit files. To connect the camera to a computer: 1. Open the USB/AV port cover. 2. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera 3. Turn on the camera.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Camera To An Av System

    Working with computer and AV system 4. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 5. Select and wait for the connection. Computer 6. A icon appears in . Click this icon to Removable Disk My Computer access the files in your camera.
  • Page 38 Working with computer and AV system 4. Turn on the printer. Wait for a while until it finishes starting up and is ready to print. 5. Turn on the camera. 6. Select and wait for the connection. Printer 7. Select one of the following options: •...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting And Service Information

    Working with computer and AV system Troubleshooting and service information If your camera cannot operate normally, see the frequently encountered problems and solutions listed below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest service center or technical support. Problem Cause Solution The camera There is no battery or Insert the batteries correctly.
  • Page 40 Problem Cause Solution Even though The distance to the Get closer to the subject the flash fired, subject is greater than and shoot. the image is the flash's effective dark. range. image The exposure is Reset exposure compensation. is too bright excessive or or too dark.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Specifications Sensor CMOS Sensor Backlight, Scenery, Smile Capture, Blink Detect, HDR, Scene Sunset, Firework, Snow, Text, Food, Night Portrait, Kids Building, Night Scenery, 16M(4608X3456)、 14M （4300x3255）、 12M （4000×3000 Image Resolution ）、 10M （3648×2736）、8M(3264X2448), 6M 3:2(2560X1920)、3M (2048x1536)、 2M (1920X1080)) Video Resolution 1280 X720 (30fps) TXD 3.0“TFT Image Quality Normal/Fine/Super Fine...
  • Page 42 Interface Digital output: USB 2.0 compatible Audio / Video output (NTSC/PAL) PictBridge compatible...

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