Vivitar viv-cv-530v User Manual

VIV-CV-530V

Digital Binocular Camera

User Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 3

Camera Maintenance and Care ....................................................................................... 3

Key Features ................................................................................................................... 4

What‟s Included ............................................................................................................... 4

Computer System Requirements ..................................................................................... 5

A Quick Look at Your Camera ......................................................................................... 6

Preparing Your Camera for Use ...................................................................................... 7

Starting Your Camera ...................................................................................................... 8

Taking Photos .................................................................................................................. 9

The Camera Modes ....................................................................................................... 10

Installing the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software and Camera Driver ........... 15

Connecting your Camera to the Computer .................................................................... 16

Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to your Computer .................................. 16

Getting Started! ............................................................................................................. 17

Using Your Camera as a Webcam ................................................................................ 18

Sakar Warranty Card ..................................................................................................... 20

Technical Support .......................................................................................................... 21

Technical Specifications ................................................................................................ 21

Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................................... 22

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your VIV-CV-530V 5 X 30 Digital Binocular Camera. This camera can be used as a digital camera, binoculars as well as a Webcam. To download photos and videos to your computer, captured with this easy to use, portable and compact device, you need only connect the USB cable from your computer to your camera after installing the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software and camera driver.

The Vivitar Experience Image Manager will help you get the most out of your camera. It is packed with powerful, yet easy to use features that allow you to share your photos and videos with friends and family.

Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your camera. Please read this manual carefully FIRST in order to get the most out of your digital camera.

Important Notice: Please do not plug the camera into the USB port of your computer until you have installed the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software and the camera‟s driver. Plugging in your camera at this stage will cause the device to not be recognized by the computer and no images will be downloaded.

Note: Webcam Feature: In order to speak with your friends over the Internet, you will need a

headset and microphone available at your local computer retailer.

Camera Maintenance and Care

The digital telescopic camera is a precision device and must be kept and used carefully. Care must be taken that:

1. Your camera does not fall or collide with any hard object

2. Not used close to or in water or rainy weather

3. Not be used in very hot, very cold or moist environments

4. Not be used in situations where there is high vibrations

5. DO NOT USE the binocular to view the sun directly

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Key Features

 Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software for managing and enhancing your

photos, printing, sending photos by e-mails, effortlessly upload to your social network accounts and much more

 2 camera resolutions – 320 x 240 (QVGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)  16 Megabytes Built-in SDRAM Memory  Self-timer for photos  Easy short video capture  Fluorescent lighting settings for 50/60 Hz  LCD display to show the image counter and status  USB connector for fast downloads  Delete last picture or all pictures  Auto power off to conserve battery life

What‟s Included

 Digital Binocular Camera  Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software and driver installation CD  USB cable  Neck Strap  Quick Start Guide

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Computer System Requirements

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

WINDOWS OS

Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 Pentium® 4 processor (or above) 250 MB available hard disk space 512 MB of RAM 16-bit Color display, 1024 X 768 recommended screen resolution CD-ROM Drive QuickTime® 6 or higher Microsoft® Internet Explorer 7 or higher Windows Media Player 10 or higher

Internet connection required to access social networks and web conferencing applications

MAC OS

Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later 250 MB free hard disk space 256 MB RAM Display: 1024 X 768 recommended screen resolution QuickTime® 6 or higher Internet connection required to access social networks and web conferencing applications

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A Quick Look at Your Camera

1. M - Power / Mode button

2. LCD Panel

3. Optical Lens

4. USB Slot

5. Telescope and Viewfinder

6. S – Shutter / OK button

7. Battery Compartment

8. Tripod socket

9. Barrels

10. Focus Wheel

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Preparing Your Camera for Use

Battery Installation

Your camera requires one (1) AAA battery. Alkaline battery recommended. Insert the battery into the camera:

1. Open the battery cover at the bottom of the camera.

2. Insert the battery according to the polarity (+ and -) indicated on the inside of the battery compartment.

3. Close the battery cover.

WARNING: Opening the battery compartment and/or removing the battery will erase the photos currently stored in the camera. Download your photos and videos as often as possible so as not to lose them. Photos may also be lost when the batteries runs low.

The LCD will flash when your batteries are running low. This indicates that the battery should be replaced. Remember, before you open the battery compartment to change the battery, please download your photos you have on the camera. When the battery voltage drops, the LCD will display “Lo” and the camera will turn off automatically.

Note: If you do not intend to use your camera for an extended period, remove the battery to avoid leakage and corrosion.

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