Vivitar DVR 805HD User Manual

DVR 805HD

Digital Video Recorder

User Manual

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Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2

What‟s Included ............................................................................................................................ 2

Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 3

Initial Camera Setup ..................................................................................................................... 4

Main Camera Modes .................................................................................................................... 7

Camera Technical Specifications .................................................................................................. 8

Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS ..................................................................... 9

Computer System Requirements – MAC OS ............................................................................... 9

Using Your Digital Camera ......................................................................................................... 10

Changing Camera Mode ............................................................................................................ 10

Navigating the Menus .................................................................................................................. 11

Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 12

Video Playback Mode ................................................................................................................. 21

Photo Capture Mode ................................................................ .................................................. 25

Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 35

Connecting the Camera to a TV ................................ ................................ ................................ . 39

Connecting the Camera to a Headset ................................ ................................ ........................ 40

Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 41

Connecting the Camera to the Computer ................................................................................... 42

Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer .............................................. 43

Get started!................................................................................................................................. 44

Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows) ............................ 44

Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) .......................... 45

Camera Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 45

Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 46

Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 47

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 47

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this digital video recorder. 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.

Note:

 Your digital video recorder supports an SD Memory Card (up to 32GB).
 In order to use your digital video recorder normally, it is strongly recommended to insert

the SD Memory card before use.

 SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.

What’s Included

1. Digital Video Recorder

2. Lithium Battery

3. USB cable

4. TV Cable

5. HDMI Cable

6. Vivitar Experience Image Manager
software Installation CD

7. AC Charger

8. Wrist Strap

Note: SD Memory Card not included.

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Parts of the Camera

1. Power Button

13. USB Lever

2. T (Zoom In) / Up Button

14. HDMI Port

3. OK /Photo & Video Shutter Button /Slide Show

15. TV Out

4. Self-Timer / Right Button

16. Speaker

5. W (Zoom Out) / Down Button

17. Microphone

6. ViviLink / Left Button

18. Macro Switch

7. Delete Button

19. Digital Lens

8. MODE Button

20. Self-Timer Indicator LIght

9. MENU Button

21. SD Memory Card Slot

10. Power Indicator Light

22. Battery Compartment

11. USB Connector

23. Tripod Socket

12. LCD Screen

24. Wrist Strap Connector

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Initial Camera Setup

Installing the Batteries

Installing the Memory Card

To Charge the Battery:

- Insert the battery (as shown above).

- Power Off the camera.

- Connect the camera with the USB cable
either to the AC adapter or to the
computer.

- The charge light will turn off when the
battery is fully charged.

Insert SD Memory card (up to 32GB)
before use.

SDHC Class 4 or above strongly recommended.

Turning On the Camera

Using the Camera

Selecting
the modes

Accessing
the menu

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When powering the digital video recorder ON for the first time the digital video recorder will take
you through the initial setup.

Powering the Digital video recorder ON

1. Make sure the lithium battery has been charged and inserted properly into your digital
video recorder.

2. Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into your digital video recorder (inserted
until a click sound is heard).

Note: After the digital video recorder 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.

3. Press the POWER button to turn on the digital video recorder.

Setting the Language

1. You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection
menu will appear. Select the language of your choice and press the SET button to confirm
the selection.

2. After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial
camera setup. A message will appear: “Setup Camera?” Select “Yes” to continue or
“Cancel” to exit the setup.

Note: If you select “Cancel” 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
using the menus in the camera.

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Setting the ViviLink Default Option

Once the Language has been set, you will be asked to “Confirm ViviLink Photo and Video Social

Network site” to set the default ViviLink destination for photos and videos taken with your camera.

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 software application.

1. First you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Photos.

2. Highlight the desired default social network and press the SET button to confirm the
selection.

3. Next you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos.

4. Highlight the desired default social network and press the SET button to confirm the
selection.

5. After the ViviLink Video option is confirmed the camera is now ready to use.

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Main Camera Modes

Video Capture Mode

Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera.
This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON.
To take a video, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button to start the
record. A red record indicator will appear on the LCD screen while record is in progress. To
stop the record, press the Shutter button again. The video will be automatically saved to
your camera‟s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the SET button while in
the Video Capture mode.

Photo Capture Mode

Use this mode to capture pictures with your camera.
After turning on your camera, press the MODE (M) button once to open the Photo Capture
mode.
To take a picture, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button.
The picture will be automatically saved to your camera‟s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the SET button while in
the Photo Capture mode.

Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)

Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your camera.
After turning on your camera, press the MODE (M) button twice to open the Playback mode
for photos and videos. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you‟ve previously
taken to view, edit or delete them as desired.
To access the various menus for the Playback mode for photos and videos, press the SET
button while in the Playback mode.

Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the MODE (M) button on your camera after the camera has
been powered ON.

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Camera Technical Specifications

Image Sensor

CMOS Sensor

Image Resolution

3264x2448（8MP）4:3 2592x1944 (5MP) 4:3 2048x1536 (3MP)
4:3 1920x1080 (2MP) 16:9 HD 640x480 (VGA) 4:3

Video Resolution

640X480 pixels (30 fps), 320X240 pixels (30 fps)

File Format

JPEG/AVI

External Memory

SD Card (up to 32GB)

LCD Display

2.4 Inch TFT

Lens

f=5.1mm,F2.8

Zoom

4X Digital Zoom

Exposure

-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV

White Balance

Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent , Fluorescent

Scene

Auto / Scenery / Portrait / Night Scenery / Night Portrait / High
Sensitivity / Sport / Beach / Party

Color Effect

Standard, Sepia, Monochrome, Vivid

Microphone

Yes

Speaker

Yes

Self-Timer

2, 5 or 10 second delay

Multi Snapshots (Burst)

Yes

Language

English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Italian

Interface

USB 2.0

System Requirements

Windows XP and above / Mac OSX 10.5 and above

Battery

BL-5B Li-ion Rechargeable Battery

Working Temperature

0~40℃

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Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS

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, Windows Vista or Windows 7
 512 MB RAM, with 100MB of free disk space
 1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution
 16-bit color or higher display adaptor
 CD-ROM Drive
 QuickTime 6 or higher
 Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher
 Windows Media Player 10 or higher
 Internet connection required

Computer System Requirements – MAC OS

 Macintosh with Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5 or later
 256 MB RAM, 100 MB free disk space
 Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
 QuickTime 6 or higher
 Internet connection required

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Using 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.

Powering the camera ON

Press the Power button to turn your camera ON.
The camera will be in Video Capture mode to start.

Powering the camera OFF

While the camera is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your

camera OFF. You will see a “Goodbye” splash screen and then the camera will power off

completely.

Note: Your digital camera also has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off

your camera after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle. The Auto Power
Off settings can be set from the Auto Power Off settings menu.

Changing Camera Mode

Your camera has three main modes:

1. Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera.

2. Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos 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.

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When the camera is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will be active. The icons that
appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to capture and
enjoy clear quality videos and photos.

To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE
(M) button.

When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display

When in Photo 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

Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.

1. Press the SET 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.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

4. Press the SET button to select and save the highlighted menu option.

5. If the selection can be remembered by the camera, a selection icon will appear to the
right of the selected menu option. Changes made to these options will remain as is until
you decide to change them again at a later time.

6. Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camera and
do not display this icon when selected.

7. At any time you can press the MODE (M) button to exit the menus and return to the
previous screen.

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Video Capture Mode

Button

Function

Left

Scene Selection: Opens the Scene menu

Up

Light Exposure Selection: Opens the Light Exposure menu

Right

Delete: Opens the „Delete Last Video‟ option and allows you to delete

the last video you capured

Down

ViviLink Selection: Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu

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 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.

2. Click the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to better set the camera display
if desired.

Note: The actual shape of these buttons may vary per camera model.

3. Press the Shutter button on the right of the directional pad to start the video capture.

4. You will see a red blinking icon at the top of the LCD indicating that the record is in
progress.

5. To stop the video record, press the Shutter button again.

6. The video will automatically be saved to the camera‟s SD card.

Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.

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Hide/Show the LCD Icons

The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired.

1. Hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to hide the display of the icons on the screen.

2. Press the MODE button again to redisplay the icons on the screen

Video Capture Mode Menus

The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:

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Scene Menu

The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to
your current environment.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Scene menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

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.

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Image Resolution 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.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Image
Resolution menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

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.

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

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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.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Image Quality menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

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.

9. 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

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.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the White Balance menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

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.

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

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Color Effect Menu

You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Color Effect
menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

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. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Image 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.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Image
Sharpness menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

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

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

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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.

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.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Light Exposure
menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

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.

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Language Menu

You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the
Language menu.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Language
menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

4. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option.

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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. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Audio Menu

The Audio menu allows you to control the camera‟s ability to record audio in the video clips
recorded with your camera in addition to the video record.

Note: The Audio menu may not be available in some versions of this camera.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Audio menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

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.

9. 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. The

designated time represents when your camera will automatically power off.
When the digital video recorder sits idle for the designated period of time, the digital video
recorder will shut off completely and will need to be turned on again with the power button before
the next use.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Auto Power Off
menu.

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3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

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. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Frequency Menu

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 flickering or waves on the images taken by
your camera.

50Hz – UK, Europe and Australia
60Hz – US, Canada and South America

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Frequency
menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

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. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Format Memory Card Menu

You can use the Format Memory Card menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your
camera‟s memory card.

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Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on
your camera’s memory card.

This option can only delete all of the content at one time. If you would like to delete individual
images, use the Delete menu in the camera‟s Playback mode.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Format Memory
Card menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

4. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

5. To Format the Memory Card:
 If you would like to proceed with the format, select „Yes‟ and press the SET button to

confirm.

 The memory card will be completely formatted.
 You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode.

6. To Exit the Format Memory Card Menu:
 If you would like to exit the format without formatting the memory card, select „Cancel‟

and press the SET button.

 You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode.

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.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Firmware menu.

3. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

4. To RESET the digital video recorder‟s settings to the Factory Default Settings, press the
SET button to select „Default Setting‟.
 If you would like to proceed with the reset, select „Yes‟ and press the SET button to

confirm.
The settings will be reset.

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You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital
video recorder settings set to the Factory Default Settings.

 If you would like to exit the format, select „Cancel and press the SET button.

You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode.

Note: After RESETTING to the Factory settings and turning your digital video recorder off then

on again, you will be prompted to select a system Language and ViviLink for Videos and
Photos.

Video Playback Mode

When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video 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 Digital Video Recorder

1. Select your Video:
 Once in Playback mode, press LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the

images on your digital video recorder‟s memory card until you find the video you would
like to view.

 Each captured image (videos and photos) will display on the LCD screen.
 Videos will appear with an „AVI‟ icon on the top left of the LCD screen.

2. Play your selected video:

 Press the Shutter button to start playing the video.
 Press the Shutter button again to pause the video and to continue playing and

pausing as needed.

 While the Video is playing all the icons on the top section of the LCD disappear.
 To fully stop the video and restore the icons to the LCD, press the UP button.

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Thumbnail View

Button

Function

Left

1. Displays the PREVIOUS image

2. Navigates in the Thumbnail View

Up

1. STOPS a playing video

2. Navigates in the Thumbnail View

Right

1. Displays the NEXT image

2. DELETE: Holding the button down for 3 seconds opens the Delete Menu for
the selected image (and for all images).

3. Navigates in the Thumbnail View

Down

1. Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu

2. Navigates in the Thumbnail View

Shutter

PLAYS and PAUSES Video Playback

W/Zoom Out

Opens the Thumbnail View

Use the W/Zoom Out button to display the images on your camera in Thumbnail View.
The images (videos and photos) on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you
can scroll and select images from the thumbnails.

1. Press the W/Zoom Out button.
All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View.

2. Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to scroll and select the image you
wish to view.

3. Press the SET or Shutter button to enlarge the image full size.

4. Once the selected video is full size you can play and view the video.

Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons

Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.

Other:

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Video Playback Mode Menus

The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Playback Mode:

Note: The order of the menus may vary.

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.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the ViviLink menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

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 MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

7. An icon will appear on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site.

8. Changing the ViviLink destination site will also make the selected site the new default
ViviLink option. A new default can be selected at any time through this menu.

Remember: The ViviLink menu can also be accessed simply by pushing the DOWN Quick
Function Button.

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.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Protect/Lock

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menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

4. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option.

5. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

6. Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that
image in the Playback mode. Videos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol.

Remember: Protected/Locked videos cannot be deleted.

Delete Menu

While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your camera using the Delete menu.

1. View the image you would like to delete.

2. Press the SET 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.

4. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

5. To delete the selected video, select “Delete This Video” and press SET button.
 If you would like to proceed with deleting the current image: select „Yes‟ and press the

SET button to confirm. The video will be deleted and you will exit the menu and return
to the Playback mode.

 If you do not want to delete the current image, select „Cancel‟ and press the SET

button. The video will not be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the
Playback mode.

6. To delete all the images (videos and photos) you have saved on your SD Memory card,
select „Delete All Images‟ and press the SET button.
 If you would like to proceed with deleting all the videos and photos, select „Yes‟ and

press the SET button to confirm.
All of your images will be permanently deleted.
A blank „No Files Exist‟ screen will appear.
Press the MODE button to exit the „No Files Exist‟ screen and return to Video Capture
mode.

Remember: All your images will be deleted except images that are Protected/Locked.
To delete a locked image, first unlock the image, then select delete.

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 If you do not want to delete all of your videos and photos, select „Cancel' and press the

Button

Function

Left

Scene Selection: Opens the Scene menu

Right

Delete Last Photo: Opens the „Delete Last Photo?‟ option

and allows you to delete the last photo you capured

Down

ViviLink: Opens the ViviLink for Photos menu

SET button. All images will remain on your SD card and you will exit the menu and

return to the Playback mode.

Remember: The Delete menu can also be accessed simply by pushing and holding down the
Right Quick Function Button for 3 seconds.

Photo Capture Mode

The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera.

Taking a Picture

1. While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you
would like to capture.

2. Click the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to better set the camera display
if desired.

Note: The actual shape of these buttons may vary per camera model.

3. Click the Shutter button to take the picture.

4. The picture will automatically be saved to the memory or SD card.

Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons:

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Hide/Show the LCD Icons

The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired.

1. Hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to hide the display of the icons on the screen.

2. Press the MODE button again to redisplay the icons on the screen.

Photo Capture Mode Menus

The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:

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Scene Menu

The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to
your current environment.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Scene menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

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.

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Image Resolution 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.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Image
Resolution menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

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.

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

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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.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Image Quality
menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

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.

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

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. Just set the desired self-timer delay, press the shutter button on your camera
and position yourself in front of the camera as desired.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Self-Timer
menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

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.

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8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9. 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

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.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the White Balance
menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

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

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Color Effect Menu

You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Color Effect
menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

4. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

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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. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Multi Snapshots Menu

When enabled, the Multi Snapshots feature allows you to take five rapid snapshots in a row with a
single click of the shutter button.
This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or
other scenes with quick movements.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Mulit Snapshots
menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

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

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Image 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.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Image
Sharpness menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

4. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option.

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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

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

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.
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.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Light Exposure
menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

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

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Language Menu

You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the

Language menu.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

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2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Language
menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

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. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Silent Mode Menu

You have the option of activating the camera‟s Silent mode to disable all of the sound effects that

the camera emits when performing camera functions.

Note: In some versions of this camera the Self-Timer countdown will emit sounds even when the

Silent mode is on.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Silent Mode
menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

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. 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. The

designated time represents when your camera will automatically power off.

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When the camera sits idle for the designated period of time, the camera will shut off completely
and will need to be powered on again with the power button before the next use.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Auto Power Off
menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

4. Press the SET button to select and shave 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. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Frequency Menu

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.

50Hz – UK, Europe and Australia
60Hz – US, Canada and South America

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Frequency
menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

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. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

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Format Memory Card Menu

You can use the Format Memory Card menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your
camera‟s memory card.

Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on
your camera’s memory card.

This option can only delete all of the content at one time. If you would like to delete individual
images, use the Delete menu in the camera‟s Playback mode.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Format Memory
Card menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

4. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

5. To Format the Memory Card:
 If you would like to proceed with the format, select „Yes‟ and press the SET button to

confirm.

 The memory card will be completely formatted.
 You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode.

6. To Exit the Format Memory Card Menu:
 If you would like to exit the format without formatting the memory card, select „Cancel‟

and press the SET button.

 You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode.

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.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Firmware menu.

3. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

4. To RESET the digital video recorder‟s settings to the Factory Default Settings, press the
SET button to select „Default Setting‟.

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 If you would like to proceed with the reset, select „Yes‟ and press the SET button to

confirm.
The settings will be reset.
You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital
video recorder settings set to the Factory Default Settings.

 If you would like to exit the format, select „Cancel and press the SET button.

You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode.

Note: After RESETTING to the Factory settings and turning your digital video recorder off then

on again, you will be prompted to select a system Language and ViviLink for Videos and
Photos.

Photo Playback Mode

When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video 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 Digital Video Recorder

1. Select your Photo:
 Once in Playback mode, press LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the

images on your digital video recorder‟s memory card until you find the image you
would like to view.

 Each captured image (videos and photos) will display on the LCD screen.
 Photos will appear with a „JPG icon on the top left of the LCD screen.

2. Zooming In/Out of your selected Photo:
 Press the T / Zoom In button to Zoom In and magnify the selected photo.

Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to navigate around the photo.

 Press the W/Zoom Out button to Zoom Out of the selected photo.

Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to navigate around the photo.

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Thumbnail View

Button

Function

Left

1. Displays the PREVIOUS image

2. Navigates in the Thumbnail View

Up

1. Views all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3, 5 or 10 second intervals

2. Navigates in the Thumbnail View

Right

1. Displays the NEXT image

2. DELETE: Holding the button down for 3 seconds opens the Delete Menu for
the selected image (and for all images).

3. Navigates in the Thumbnail View

Down

1. Opens the ViviLink for Photos menu

2. Navigates in the Thumbnail View

W/Zoom Out

Opens the Thumbnail View

Use the W/Zoom Out button to display the images on your camera in Thumbnail View.
The images (videos and photos) on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you
can scroll and select images from the thumbnails.

1. Press the W/Zoom Out button.
All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View.

2. Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to scroll and select the image you
wish to view.

3. Press the SET or Shutter button to enlarge the image full size.

Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons

Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.

Other:

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Photo Playback Mode Menus

The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Playback Mode:

Note: The order of the menus may vary.

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.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the ViviLink menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

4. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. An icon will appear on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site when you
return to the Playback display.

7. Changing the ViviLink destination site will also make the selected site the new default
ViviLink option. A new default can be selected at any time through this menu.

8. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

9. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

10. Remember: The ViviLink menu can also be accessed simply by pushing the Down Quick
Function Button.

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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.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Protect/Lock
menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

4. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option.

5. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

6. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

7. 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.

8. Remember that you cannot delete or edit photos while they are locked.

Delete Menu

While in the Playback Mode, you can delete pictures from your camera through the Delete menu.

1. View the image you would like to delete.

2. Press the SET 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.

4. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

5. To delete the selected photo, select “Delete This Photo” and press SET button.
 If you would like to proceed with deleting the current image: select „Yes‟ and press the

SET button to confirm. The photo will be deleted and you will exit the menu and return
to the Playback mode.

 If you do not want to delete the current image, select „Cancel‟ and press the SET

button. The photo will not be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the
Playback mode.

6. To delete all the images (videos and photos) you have saved on your SD Memory card,
select „Delete All Images‟ and press the SET button.
 If you would like to proceed with deleting all the videos and photos, select „Yes‟ and

press the SET button to confirm.

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All of your images will be permanently deleted.
A blank „No Files Exist‟ screen will appear.
Press the MODE button to exit the „No Files Exist‟ screen and return to Video Capture
mode.

Remember: All your images will be deleted except images that are 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 „Cancel' and press the

SET button. All images will remain on your SD card and you will exit the menu and
return to the Playback mode.

Remember: The Delete menu can also be accessed simply by pushing and holding down the
Right Quick Function Button for 3 seconds.

Slide Show Menu

The Slideshow menu allows you to set the interval length of time that each picture will display
during the slide show.

1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Slide Show
menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.

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. Press any button to exit the slide show and return to the previous mode.

Remember: You can view a Slide Show of all the pictures taken with your camera by pressing
the UP Quick Function button while in the Photo Playback mode.

Connecting the Camera to a TV

The camera has an AV port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camera`s LCD screen.

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On plugging the TV Cable (supplied) to the camera‟s AV slot and to the TV, the LCD screen turns
blank. Use the digital video recorder as you would to capture and playback photos and videos.
The images will appear on the TV instead of on the LCD screen.

Note: The only limitation of using the TV screen is that the camera is now not portable.

1. Connect the camera to a TV with the TV cable (supplied).
Connect the black jack into the camera‟s AV slot.
Connect the yellow jack into the TV – Video port.
Connect the white jack into the TV – Audio port.

2. Turn On the TV and the camera, and then set the TV to “AV” mode.

3. You will need to set the TV format on the camera to suit the TV format of your TV set.

4. Make sure the camera is set to the correct TV Output setting. On plugging in the TV out
cable a message will appear on the LCD screen to select NTSC or PAL for the type of TV
you are using.

5. Select the option as per the format (NTSC or PAL) of the TV set you are using and press
the SET button.

6. When the camera is set to Video or Photo capture mode, you can preview the subjects you
want to record on the TV screen and view the recording on the TV.

7. When the camera is set to Playback mode, you can review all the stored photos and
videos on the TV.

8. To view images in Playback Mode, push the Left or Right button to select the image file to
view. To play a selected Video, press the Shutter button.

Connecting the Camera to a Headset

The camera has an AV port that is also used as a headset port. Plug your headset or speaker
system into the port to listen to the video sound track.

1. Connect the headphone jack to the AV port of the camera.

2. A „Connect to Device‟ menu will appear on the LCD.

3. Press the Up or Down buttons to select the Headset option.

4. When the camera is set to Playback mode, you can hear the sound track of the videos
through the headset.

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Installing the Software

You must be connected to the internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image
Manager software.

1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should
automatically open.

2. 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” to launch
the installer.

3. On Macintosh: Click the icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experience
Image Manager.

4. If you do not have internet access at the time of inserting the CD-ROM, connect to the

internet and then click the “Install Vivitar Experience Image Manager” button to begin the

installation.

Note: If you do not have internet access, you can still download media from the camera. Click the
“How to transfer photos and videos from my camera to my computer” button for instructions.

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5. If you have internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens, choose your
language and click “Next” to open the next window.

6. Select your camera model from the list and click “Next” to open the next window.

7. Click “Next” to confirm your camera model selection and to install the application.

8. Please wait while the application is being installed on your computer.

9. Please review the license terms.
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”.

11. Please wait while the application continues the installation process on your computer.

12. On PC: Click the “Close” button when the installation is complete.
Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application.

13. On Macintosh: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete.
Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application.

14. If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager from the
Programs (PC) or Applications (Mac) menu on your computer.

Connecting the Camera to the Computer

1. Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer.

2. Power the camera ON.

3. The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few seconds
until the computer recognizes the device.

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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.

1. Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu.

2. The “Get Images from device” window opens.

3. You can select to download photos, videos or both.

4. Select your camera (removable disk) from the device window. If your camera is the only
USB device connected then it will be selected automatically.

5. Select a location on the computer where to place the new photo and video files.

6. Add the new photo and video files to albums if desired.

7. Select to remove the media files from the selected device (removable disk) after the
import.

8. Click the “Get Images” button to transfer the photos and videos from your camera to your
computer.

9. A media download progress bar appears on the bottom left showing the number of media
files downloading to your computer. A message appears when the download is complete.

10. The photo and video files that you selected are now downloaded to your computer to the
selected folder and albums ready for your use.

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Get started!

Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, you can:
 Upload and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo sharing and social

networking sites - Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, MySpace, Photobucket, Twitpic, Twitgoo and
YouTube

 Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from one social network to another
 Organize your images by creating offline and online albums
 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 the Tour” button on the application`s Home page.

Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using 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 OK.

4. Open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.

5. Select the media and copy the files from this folder into your computer. Optionally, select
the files and choose Copy from the Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose Paste from
the Edit menu.

6. We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures/My Pictures folder and the
videos into the Videos/My Videos folder.

7. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on
their way to your computer.

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Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh)

1. Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer.

2. MSDC appears on the LCD.

3. The camera‟s device icon appears on the desktop.

4. Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media
files.

5. Select the files and drag them into your computer. Optionally, select the files and choose

Copy from the Finder‟s Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose Paste from the Edit

menu.

6. We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures folder and the videos into the
Movies folder.

7. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on
their way to your computer.

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.

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Sakar Warranty Card

Sakar US
Sakar International
Attention: Service Department
195 Carter Drive
Edison, NJ
08817

Sakar UK/Europe
Attention: Service Department
2D, Siskin Parkway East
4020 Middlemarch Business Park
Coventry, CV3 4PE

Sakar Australia
Return faulty camera to
the Refund Counter at
the store where
purchased

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 will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year from the time
of purchase.

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,
tampering, modification or accident.

What to Do When Service Is Required:

When returning your defective product (postage pre-paid) for service, your package should
include:

1. Copy of original bill of sale

2. A detailed written description of the problem.

3. Your return address and telephone number (Daytime)

MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW:

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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

[e-mail] and one of our technical support team members will answer your
questions. For phone support in the US please call 1-800-592-9541, in the UK call 0800 917 4831,
in Australia call 1800-006-614. If you would like to call from anywhere else, please visit

www.vivitar.com for your local toll free number.

Troubleshooting

Q: I have taken photos and selected the “Get Images” button. I get a message that the

images were successfully transferred but the photos do not appear on my computer.
What do I do?

First ensure that you have in fact taken photos. Press the Shutter button to take some sample
photos and then try downloading them again.
With test photos if the camera powers off before you upload them to the computer the photos are
not stored in the camera`s memory. These photos should be uploaded quickly before the camera
powers off. If the photos are saved to the SD memory card then all the photos should appear.

Q: How do I make sure I don't lose important pictures?

This camera requires an SD card for normal use. If the camera powers off nothing will happen to
the images stored on the SD memory card. 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
Recycle or Trash Bin and can be retrieved from there.

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