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Vivicam F526
All Weather Waterproof Digital Camera
with Twin view Preview Screens
User Manual
© 2009-2012 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
Getting to Know Your Camera ...................................................................................................... 2
What’s Included ............................................................................................................................ 3
Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 4
Initial Camera Setup ..................................................................................................................... 5
Main Camera Modes .................................................................................................................... 8
Camera Technical Specifications .................................................................................................. 9
Computer System Requirements ............................................................................................... 10
Powering the Camera On/Off ...................................................................................................... 11
Changing Camera Mode ............................................................................................................ 12
Photo Capture Mode ................................................................ .................................................. 13
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 18
Playback Mode ........................................................................................................................... 20
Navigating the Menus ................................................................................................................. 22
Menu Options ............................................................................................................................. 23
Status Icon Description ............................................................................................................... 28
Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 30
Connecting the Camera to the Computer ................................................................................... 31
Getting Photos and Videos from the Camera to the Computer .................................................. 32
Get Started! ................................................................................................................................ 33
Transferring Images from the Camera to the Computer Manually .............................................. 33
Camera Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 35
Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 35
Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 36
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 36
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and
videos is included with your camera.
Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.
NOTE: Your camera requires a Micro SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.
Micro SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
Important:
- Do not open the battery door underwater.
- Close the battery door properly for best water sealing.
- Rinse with clean water after use and keep dry for storage.
Getting to Know Your Camera
2 x Preview Screens (2.7’’ and 1.8’’) – ideal for Self Portraits
3M Waterproof Design
Waterproof up to 10 ft.
14.0 MP
Digital Still Camera
Digital Video Camcorder
Built-in Auto Flash
5x digital zoom
Micro SD card support
2x AAA alkaline batteries
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What’s Included
1. Digital Camera
2. USB cable
3. Vivitar Experience Image Manager
Software Installation CD
4. Wrist Strap
NOTE: Micro SD Memory Card and batteries not included.
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Parts of the Camera
1. Shutter / OK Button
11. Up / Zoom In Button
2. Power Button
12. Down / Zoom Out Button
3. LCD Switch Button
13. Left / Flash Button
4. Wrist Strap Connector
14. Right / Playback Button
5. Front (small) LCD Screen
15. MODE Button
6. Flash
16. MENU / Delete Button
7. Lens
17. Battery Compartment
8. LED Busy Indicator
18. Micro SD Memory Card Slot
9. Macro/Normal Switch
19. USB Port
10. Back (larger) LCD Screen
20. Tripod Mount
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Initial Camera Setup
Installing the Batteries
Installing the Memory Card
Insert 2 x AAA (1.5V) batteries.
Alkaline batteries recommended (not
included).
Micro SD Memory Card (up to 32GB)
needed for normal use.
Turning On the Camera
Using the Camera
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When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the INITIAL
CAMERA SETUP.
Powering the Camera ON
1) Batteries
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to
the polarity shown inside the battery compartment.
Use 2x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. (Batteries not included.)
NOTE:
Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period.
Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.
Some features, such as Flash, will not work if the battery power level is low.
When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camera will
automatically turn off a few seconds later.
The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below:
Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power
2) Micro SD Memory Card
Make sure a Micro SD card has been properly inserted into your camera. (Micro SD Memory
card not included.)
To properly insert the Memory Card:
1. Turn off the Camera.
2. Open the battery door.
3. Insert the Micro SD Card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera (see SD icon
by the Micro SD card slot). Push the Micro SD Card until you hear a slight clicking sound.
This indicates the memory card has been inserted correctly.
NOTE:
There is only one right direction to insert the Micro SD memory card into the slot. Do not
force the card into the memory card slot, since it may damage both the camera and the
Micro SD memory card.
After the camera is powered on, a memory card icon will appear on the LCD display. If
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you do not see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted
properly.
IMPORTANT: The Micro SD memory card must be formatted before taking
photographs.
Formatting the Micro SD Memory Card
1. Press the MENU button ( ) in Photo Capture or Video Capture mode.
2. Select the Setup Menu options by pressing the RIGHT button.
3. Press the W ( ) DOWN button to highlight and select the Format icon and press
the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm.
4. To format the Micro SD Memory Card, select ‘SD Card’ and press the
SHUTTER/OK button.
5. To confirm press ‘OK’. To exit without formatting press MENU button to cancel.
3) Power On
Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.
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Main Camera Modes
Photo Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture pictures with your camera.
This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON.
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 MENU button
while in the Photo Capture mode.
Video Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera.
After turning on your camera, press the MODE (M) button once to open the Video Capture
mode. 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 MENU button
while in the Video 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 PLAYBACK button to open the Playback mode for
photos and videos. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you’ve previously
taken to view or delete them as desired.
To access the various menus for the Playback mode for photos and videos, press the
MENU button while in the Playback mode.
Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions.
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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
14M (4320x3240); 10M (3264x2448); 5M (2560x1920);
3M (2048x1536); VGA (640x480)
Video Resolution
VGA (640x480); QVGA (320x240)
File Format
JPEG (Photo) /AVI (Video)
External Memory
Micro SD Memory Card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
2.4 Inch TFT
Lens
f=8.5 mm
Zoom
5X Digital Zoom
Exposure
-2.0EV ~ +2.0EV
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
ISO
Auto, 100, 200, 400,800
Scene
Auto, Landscape, Backlight, Night Scene, Portrait, Sports
Flash
No Flash, Forced On, Auto Flash
Self-Timer
10 second delay
Auto Flash
Yes
Auto Power Off
Yes
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese
Microphone
Yes
Macro
Yes, Manual Switch
USB Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements
Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7 ;
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
2X AAA (1.5V) alkaline batteries
Working Temperature
0~45C
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Computer System Requirements
WINDOWS OS
To be able to download photos and videos to your PC using the Vivitar Experience Image
Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration:
Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7
Pentium® 4 processor (or above)
1 GB of RAM, with 250 MB of free hard disk space
16-bit Color monitor, 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
DirectX 9 or higher
Internet connection required
MACINTOSH OS
To be able to download photos and videos to your Macintosh using the Vivitar Experience Image
Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration:
Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later
1 GB RAM, 250 MB free hard disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
CD-ROM Drive
QuickTime® 6 or higher
Internet connection required
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Powering the Camera On/Off
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 a Micro SD card has been inserted into your camera.
(Micro SD card up to 32GB - not included)
Please see Initial Camera Setup for more information.
Powering the camera ON
Press the Power button until the camera powers on.
After powering on, the camera the LED light turns on briefly and the back LCD screen turns on
with your camera in Photo 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.
A “Goodbye” screen appears 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 feature can
be set from the ‘Power Save’ camera’s general settings menu.
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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.
The icons that appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to
capture and enjoy clear quality photos.
To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE
(M) 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, these icons will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display.
NOTE: Press the PLAYBACK button to enter the Playback Mode.
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Photo Capture Mode
The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera.
Taking a Picture
1) Power on your camera.
Photo Capture Mode is the default mode that appears upon powering on your camera.
2) Use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the camera at the scene you would
like to capture.
3) Press the T/Up – Zoom In ( ) and W/Down – Zoom Out ( ) buttons to zoom in/out
to better set the camera display if desired.
You can magnify your subject up to 5 times using the digital zoom.
4) Press the SHUTTER button to take the picture.
5) The picture will automatically be saved to the camera’s Micro SD memory card.
Taking a Self Portrait
You can also capture your photos using the front LCD screen.
1) Before taking the photo, ensure that the Macro Switch on the side of the camera is down
and in the ON position . The flower icon will appear on the LCD display.
2) When you would like to quickly include yourself in the photo, simply press the LCD Switch
button and hold the camera steady facing towards you at arm’s length (30~45cm).
3) Make sure you can see yourself on the LCD screen.
4) Look at the camera lens.
5) Click the SHUTTER button to take the picture.
It’s as easy as twist and shoot!
NOTE:
Self Portrait photos taken without Macro mode ON may not be properly focused.
Depending on the distance to the object being photographed, use the Macro switch to adjust
the distance. Select the flower symbol ( ) if you wish to take a close-up photograph (11cm
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–18 cm).
Flash Type
Description
Forced Off (Default)
No flash will appear.
Use this when you do not want to activate Flash.
A
Auto Flash
When you want the camera to determine if Flash is needed, select
Auto Flash.
The flash will automatically turn on according to the lighting
conditions.
When the Auto Flash icon on the LCD stops blinking, the Flash is
ready for use.
NOTE: In some cameras, an initial flash appears to test your
lighting conditions. If flash is needed, a second flash will appear
If you wish to take a photograph of surroundings or people (0.5m – infinity), set the Macro
switch to normal mode ( ).
See “Macro Switch” for more details.
If you are not sure if there is enough lighting, turn on the automatic flash ( ) by pressing the
flash button. (If the battery power is too low, the flash won’t be activated).
See “Flash Options” for more details.
Flash Options
There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear on the Photo
Capture Mode LCD screen in sequence.
To change the Flash mode, press the LEFT Quick Function button until you arrive at your
desired setting.
Important: When using Flash, stand between 8 to 10 feet away from the scene you would like to
capture.
NOTE: The MACRO mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the Flash.
To turn off MACRO mode: Slide the MACRO Switch up to the mountain icon .
When MACRO is OFF, the mountain icon appears on the LCD display.
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upon taking the photo.
Forced On
The flash is enabled for each photo.
NOTE: If you use this option in a well lit environment, your photo
may be appear too bright/light (overexposed).
Macro Switch /
MACRO ON: Close-up Photographs
Your camera has a Macro Switch that allows you to manually enable or disable the Macro mode
on your camera. While using the Macro mode, you can capture images at close range
(11cm ~ 18 cm). To turn the Macro mode ON, push the Macro Switch on the side of your camera
DOWN to the flower icon .
When enabled, the Macro mode allows your camera to focus on an object that is close to the
camera.
The flower icon appears on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is ON.
MACRO OFF: Normal Mode
To turn the Macro mode OFF Push the Macro Switch on the side of the camera UP to the mountain icon.
The mountain icon appears on the LCD display.
When Macro mode is off, photos can be captured from 0.5m - ∞ (infinity).
NOTE:
The Macro mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the following features of your
camera: Flash
To Turn the Macro mode OFF: Slide the Macro Switch up to the mountain icon to turn
Macro mode OFF. The mountain icon appears on the LCD display.
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Self Timer Feature
You can use the Self Timer function when you would like to include yourself in the photograph or
when you would like to take a photograph without flash. To avoid shaking of the camera a tripod is
recommended.
1) While in Photo Capture Mode, press the MENU ( ) button to open the menus options.
2) Press the W/Down ( ) button to select the ‘Self Timer’ menu option.
3) Press the SHUTTER button to select and open the highlighted menu option.
4) Press the W/Down ( ) or T/Up ( ) button to select the Self Timer delay option:
Off: No Self-Timer
On: 10S Self Timer
5) Press the SHUTTER button to confirm and save the highlighted submenu option.
6) The Self Timer feature is now ready for use.
7) Set the camera in the direction you would like to capture.
8) Press the SHUTTER button to take the photograph.
9) The photo will be taken after a delay of 10 seconds.
NOTE: The camera will beep during the countdown.
Hide/Show the LCD Icons
The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired.
1) Press the Power button for 1 second to hide the display of the icons on the screen.
2) Press the Power button again to redisplay the icons on the screen.
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Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Button
Function
Left
Flash Options – Toggles the Flash options appearing on the LCD
T / Up
Zooms In
W / Down
Zooms Out
Other
SHUTTER
Captures the photo
Saves selected Menu Option
MENU
Opens and exits the menu options for Photo Capture Mode/Camera Setup
MODE (M)
Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode and Video Capture Mode
Your digital camera includes buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons:
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Video Capture Mode
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 Photo Capture Mode.
Press the MODE (M) button once to access the Video Capture Mode.
Taking a Video
1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the
camera at the scene you would like to capture.
2) Press the T/Up – Zoom In ( ) and W/Down – Zoom Out ( ) buttons to zoom in/out
to better set the camera display if desired.
You can magnify your subject up to 5 times using the digital zoom
3) To record your video:
Press the SHUTTER button on the top of the camera to START the video capture.
A blinking, red ’REC’ icon appears at the top left of the LCD screen, indicating that the
record is in progress.
The elapsed time of the recording can be seen next to the ‘REC’ icon.
To PAUSE the recording, press the RIGHT button.
Press the RIGHT button again to continue recording.
To STOP the video record, press the SHUTTER button.
4) The video will automatically be saved to the camera’s Micro SD Memory card.
5) You can also capture your videos using the front LCD Screen.
When you would like to quickly and easily include yourself in the video, simply press the
LCD Switch button and hold the camera facing towards you. Make sure you can see
yourself within the scene on the LCD screen, look at the lens, then click the Shutter button
to begin recording.
It’s as easy as twist and shoot!
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NOTE: Before taking the video, ensure that the Macro Switch on the side of the camera is
Button
Function
Left
N / A
T / Up
Zooms In
W / Down
Zooms Out
Other
SHUTTER
Records and pauses the video record.
Saves selected Menu Option
MENU
Opens and exits the menu options for Video Capture Mode/Camera Setup
MODE (M)
Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode and Video Capture Mode
down and in the ON position . The flower icon will appear on the LCD display.
Videos using the front LCD screen without Macro mode ON may not be properly
focused.
See the ‘Macro Switch’ section for more details regarding the Macro feature.
Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital camera includes buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons:
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Playback Mode
The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you’ve already taken
with you camera.
When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default.
Press the PLAYBACK button to open the Playback Mode.
The latest captured image appears on the LCD screen.
If there are no images stored, a message (No File) appears.
Press the MODE button to exit the Playback Mode and return to the previous mode.
Thumbnail View
Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View.
The images on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction
buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails.
1) Press the W/Down ( ) button.
All the captured images (photos and videos) 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 SHUTTER button to enlarge the selected image full size.
Viewing Photos on Your Camera
1) Select your Photo:
Once in Playback Mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to scroll through the images
on your camera’s memory card until you find the image you would like to view.
Each captured image (video and photo) is displayed on the LCD screen.
2) Zooming In/Out of your selected Photo:
Press the T/Up – Zoom In ( ) button to Zoom In and magnify the selected photo.
Use the LEFT / RIGHT / MENU / MODE buttons to navigate around the photo.
Press the W/Down – Zoom Out ( ) button to Zoom Out of the selected photo.
Use the LEFT / RIGHT / MENU / MODE buttons to navigate around the photo.
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Playing Videos on Your Camera
1) Select your video:
Once in Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the
images on your camera’s memory card until you find the video you would like to view.
Each captured image (video and photo) is displayed on the LCD screen.
Videos appear with a video icon on the bottom left of the LCD screen.
2) Play your selected video:
Press the T/Up ( ) button to START playing the video.
Press the T/Up ( ) button again to PAUSE the video and to continue playing and
pausing as needed.
To rewind the playing video, press the LEFT button.
To fast forward the playing video, press the RIGHT button.
To fully STOP the video, press the MODE button.
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Navigating the Menus
Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.
The Camera Setup can also be accessed from the menu.
Navigating the Photo Capture, Video Capture and Playback Mode Menus:
1) Press the MENU ( ) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the T/Up ( ) button or the W/Down ( ) button to scroll between the various
menus for the current mode.
3) Press the SHUTTER button to select and open the highlighted menu option.
4) Press the T/Up ( ) button or the W/Down ( ) button to scroll between the various
options within the selected menu.
5) Press the SHUTTER button to confirm and save the highlighted menu option.
6) Changes made to these options will remain until you decide to change them again at a later
time. Some of the selected menu options appear as an icon on the LCD.
7) At any time you can press the MENU button to exit the menus and return to the previous
screen.
Navigating the Camera Setup Menus:
The Camera Setup Menus can be accessed from the Photo/Video Capture Mode:
1) Press the MENU ( ) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the /Left ( ) button or the /Right ( ) button to select the Setup Menu .
3) Press the T/Up ( ) button or the W/Down ( ) button to scroll between the various
options within the Setup menu.
4) Press the SHUTTER button to select and open the highlighted menu option.
5) Press the T/Up ( ) button or the W/Down ( ) button to scroll between the various
options within the selected menu.
6) Press the SHUTTER button to confirm and save the highlighted menu option.
7) Changes made to these options will remain until you decide to change them again at a later
time.
8) At any time you can press the MENU button to exit the menus and return to the previous
screen.
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Menu Options
Menu Name
and Description
Menu Options
Menu Options Details
Resolution
The 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.
14M pixel resolution
4320x3240
10M pixel resolution
3264 x 2448
5M pixel resolution
2560 x 1920
3M pixel resolution
2048 x 1536
VGA pixel resolution
640 x 480
Quality
The 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.
Super Fine / Fine /
Normal
Picture quality setting
Metering
The Metering setting will affect how your
camera focuses when capturing an image.
Depending on your selection, the camera will
be more sensitive to focusing on particular
areas in the display and adjust the image
color and lighting accordingly.
Center / Multi / Spot
Center – Averages the light
metered from the entire
frame, but giving greater
weight to the subject in the
center
Multi – Used in standard
conditions the camera
divides and adjusts the
settings of the image into
several zones for light
metering such as complex
light conditions, position of
subject, brightness,
background, direct light
and scenes
Spot – Meters the area
within the spot point frame
at the center of the LCD to
set the exposure on the
subject in the center of the
The following are the menus and menu options that appear in your camera’s Photo Capture
Mode / Video Capture Mode / Playback Mode / Camera Setup Mode.
Photo Capture Mode Menus:
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monitor.
White Balance
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.
Auto
Automatic white balance.
Daylight
White balance selected for
daylight surrounding.
Cloudy
White balance selected for
cloudy surrounding.
Tungsten
White balance selected for
tungsten lighting.
Fluorescent
White balance selected for
fluorescent surrounding.
ISO
The ISO menu allows you to set the level of
sensitivity that your camera has to light in the
surrounding environment. When the ISO level
is increased, the image sensor in your
camera will be more sensitive to light and
allow you to capture images in lower-light
situations. The higher sensitivity to light
however, may reduce the quality of the
images that are taken.
When the ISO is reduced, the image sensor
in your camera will be less sensitive to light
and will optimize the image quality in
environments with bright lighting.
Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 /
800
Sensitivity select
Exposure
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.
-2.0EV ~ +2.0EV
Shows selected EV± value.
Self Timer
The Self-Timer menu allows you to set a
delay between the time that the camera’s
Single / 10s Timer
Single or 10s timer
selection
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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 Self-Timer, press the
Shutter button on your camera and position
yourself in front of the camera as desired
Sharpness
Hard / Normal / Soft
Effect
The Effect menu allows you to select a unique
effect that can create an interesting look to
your photo.
Normal / B&W / Sepia /
Negative / Lomo / Pencil
Sketch / Red / Green /
Blue / Vivid
You can choose to add a
color effect to the images
taken with your camera.
Date Stamp
When you capture an image with your
camera, the image can include a time stamp
with the date and time that the image was
taken.
On / Off
On – The timestamp will
appear on photos taken.
Off – The date stamp will
not appear on photos
taken.
Quick View
On / Off
On – After a photo is
captured, the image
preview appears briefly on
the LCD.
Off – No image preview of
the captured photo.
Menu Name
and Description
Menu Options
Menu Options Details
Movie Size
The Movie Size menu allows you to choose
the desired size of the video taken by your
camera. Keep in mind that videos with a
higher resolution will also take up more of
your camera’s memory.
VGA
640x480
QVGA
320x240
White Balance
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.
Auto
Automatic white balance.
Daylight
White balance selected for
daylight surrounding.
Cloudy
White balance selected for
cloudy surrounding.
Video Capture Mode Menus:
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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.
Tungsten
White balance selected for
tungsten lighting.
Fluorescent
White balance selected for
fluorescent surrounding.
Menu Name
and Description
Menu Options
Menu Options Details
Delete
While in the Playback Mode, you can quickly
delete photos and videos from your camera
through the Delete menu.
You can delete a single photograph / video
clip, or delete all the photographs / video clips
in the Micro SD card.
All
Delete all images
Single
Delete the selected image
Menu Name
and Description
Menu Options
Menu Options Details
Sounds
You have the option of activating the
camera’s sounds - to disable all of the sound
effects (except for beeps heard during the
Self-Timer countdown) that the camera emits
when performing camera functions.
Off / On
Select option of hearing the
camera beep sounds.
Light Frequency
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.
Select power frequency in
your location:
50HZ
UK, Europe and Australia
60HZ
US, Canada and South
America
Power Save
Off
Auto power off selection.
Playback Mode Menus:
Camera Setup Menus:
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1 min.
3 min.
Language
English, French,
German, Italian,
Spanish, Portuguese,
Japanese
Select display language.
Date & Time
YY/MM/DD; HR/MIN.
Select the date and time.
Format
Yes / No
Format the Micro SD
Memory Card.
Reset All
Yes / No
Reset the camera settings
to the Factory Default
Settings.
Version
Show the camera Firmware
Version.
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Status Icon Description
Item
Function
Description
1
Mode selected
Photo Capture Mode
Video Capture Mode
Playback Mode
2
Flash indicator
Force flash: The flash is always on - in any environment.
Auto flash: The camera determines if the flash should be used
or not.
No flash: The flash is turned off.
3
Normal/Macro
Mode Indicator
Normal Mode (0.5m – infinity)
Macro Mode (11cm – 18cm) : Close-up Photography
4
Self-timer
Displays the selected Self-timer setting
The following icons appear on the LCD screen and indicate the selected menu options and
camera status.
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5
Selected
Resolution
Photos: 14M=4320x3240; 10M = 3264x2448; 5M = 2560x1920;
3M = 2048x1536; VGA = 640x480
Videos: VGA=640x480 pixels; QVGA=320x240 pixels
6
Quality
Shows the selected Photo Quality: Super Fine / Fine / Normal
7
Battery Indicator
Indicates that the camera batteries are full
Indicates that the camera batteries are empty
8
Zoom indicator
Displays Zoom ratio
9
The Micro SD
Card Indication
Indicates that the Micro SD card is inserted properly and will be
used as storage for captures Photos and Videos
10
White Balance
Shows selected White-balance mode
11
Photo/Video
Counter
Photo mode: Displays the number of pictures already taken and the
number of pictures still available to take according to the camera
settings and space on the memory card.
Video mode: While recording - displays the recording time. While in
Standby - displays the time still available to record according to the
camera settings and space on the memory card.
Playback mode: Displays the image (photo/video) number.
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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 the Camera to the 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 a Tour” button on the application’s Home screen.
Transferring Images from the Camera to the Computer Manually
Transferring Photos and Videos: WINDOWS
1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer.
2) A window appears with a list of options, select “Open folder to view files” and click OK.
3) Open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.
4) 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.
5) We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures/My Pictures folder and the
videos into the Videos/My Videos folder.
6) 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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Transferring Photos and Videos: MACINTOSH
1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer.
2) The camera’s device icon appears on the desktop.
3) Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.
4) 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.
5) We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures folder and the videos into the
Movies folder.
6) Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on
their way to your computer.
Transferring Photos and Videos: Apple iPad
NOTE: Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the iPad.
Apple iPad Camera Connection:
For models that are compatible with the iPad, photos and videos can be imported from your
digital camera to your iPad by following either one of the options below:
1) Connecting your digital camera to your iPad using an iPad Camera Connector:
Plug the Camera Connector into the dock connector port on your iPad, and then attach your
digital camera using a USB cable (included) to the Camera Connector.
NOTE: The iPad Camera Connector is not included. This item may be purchased separately.
2) Using an iPad SD Card Reader:
Connect the SD Card Reader to your iPad, and then insert your digital camera's SD Memory
card into the slot to import photos and videos directly from your camera's SD card.
NOTE: The iPad SD Card Reader is not included. This item may be purchased separately.
After you make the connection, your iPad automatically opens the ‘Photos’ application. This
allows you to choose which photos and videos to import and to organize them into albums.
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Camera Maintenance
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
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.
Sakar Warranty Card
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
support@vivitar.com 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.
VF526 1.2-TA-062112
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