Vivitar V20 User Manual

V20 Digital Camera

User Manual

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Table of Contents

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

Key Features .......................................................................................................................... 2

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

Computer System Requirements for Windows OS ................................................................. 3

Computer System Requirements for Macintosh ..................................................................... 3

A Quick Look at your Digital Camera...................................................................................... 4

Inserting Batteries .................................................................................................................. 5

Powering the Camera ON and OFF ....................................................................................... 6

Changing Camera Mode ........................................................................................................ 7

Menu Navigation .................................................................................................................... 8

Main Menu .............................................................................................................................. 8

Capturing Photos .................................................................................................................. 14

Capturing Video .................................................................................................................... 15

Playback Mode ..................................................................................................................... 15

Installing the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software .................................................. 18

Connecting your Camera to the Computer ........................................................................... 19

Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to your Computer ........................................ 19

Get started! ........................................................................................................................... 21

Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually ........................................ 22

Sakar Warranty Card ............................................................................................................ 23

Technical Support ................................................................................................................ 24

Camera Technical Specifications ......................................................................................... 25

Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................................ 26

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the V20 Digital Camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and
videos is included with your device. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your
digital camera.

Key Features

 2.1 Mega-Pixel Dual Mode Digital and Video Camera 1280 x 1024
 1.5 Inch Color LCD monitor
 Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software for uploading and managing photos and videos to and from

the most popular photo sharing and social network websites

What’s Included

 Digital Camera
 Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD
 USB cable
 Wrist strap
 Warranty card
 User Manual
 Quick Start Guide

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Computer System Requirements for Windows OS

To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration:

 Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7
 Pentium® 4 processor (or above)
 1 GB of RAM with 250 MB free hard disk space
 16-bit Color monitor, 1024 X 768 recommended screen resolution
 QuickTime® 6 or higher
 CD-ROM Drive
 Microsoft® Internet Explorer 7 or higher
 Windows Media Player 10 or higher
 DirectX 9 or higher
 Internet access required for connection to Social Networks

Computer System Requirements for Macintosh

To be able to download photos and videos to your MAC, you will need the following minimum configuration:

 Macintosh with Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later
 1 GB RAM, 250 MB free disk space
 Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
 CD-ROM Drive
 QuickTime® 6 or higher
 Internet access required for connection to Social Networks

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A Quick Look at your Digital Camera

Wrist strap
Connector

Power
Button

Shutter
Button

Self-timer LED

Lens

USB port

Tripod Mount

LCD Screen

Busy LED

Left/MODE Button

Up/MENU button

Battery
door

Right/
Standby

Down/
PLAYBACK

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Inserting Batteries

1. Open the camera‟s battery compartment cover on the right side of the camera.

2. Insert 3 new AAA (1.5V) alkaline batteries according to the polarity shown in the illustration below.

3. Close the battery compartment cover securely.

Warning: Do not remove the batteries before downloading the photos and videos from the camera.
Doing so will erase everything in the camera’s memory.

NOTE: It is recommended to download and save your photos and videos often in order not to lose them
if the battery power becomes too low.

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Battery Capacity

Once you have inserted your batteries properly and powered on your camera, an icon appears on the top right
corner of your LCD screen, showing the amount of battery power available.

 When the battery indicator falls below 35% it is advisable to download the images to your computer as quickly

as possible so as not to lose them.

 Once the batteries run low and the camera turns off, the images will be erased from the camera‟s memory.
 Removing the batteries and replacing them with new ones also erases the images from the camera‟s memory.

Battery Capacity Icons

Powering the Camera ON and OFF

1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on.

2. Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds again to turn it off.

Note: The camera will auto power off after 60 seconds of inactivity.

more than
70%
power

35%-70%
power

5%-35%
power

less than
5% power

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Changing Camera Mode

Your camera has three main modes:

1. Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera.

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

3. Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken
with your camera.

When the camera is first powered ON, the Photo Capture Mode will be active.
To change between the Photo Capture Mode and Video Capture Mode, press the Left/Mode button.
To access the Playback Mode, press the Down/Playback button.

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

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Menu Navigation

1. Press the Power button to power on the camera.

2. Press the Up/Menu button to enter the menu options.

3. Use the Left/Right button to toggle between the menu options on the screen.

4. Use the Shutter button to select the different submenu features within each menu option.

5. Press the Up/Menu button to save and confirm your selected option.

Main Menu

The Main Menu allows you to select your Photo Capture mode option and specify your camera settings.

Photo Capture Mode Options

The following three Photo Capture Mode options appear as icons in the Main Menu:

Photo Capture

Self-Timer

Continuous Capture