Vivitar Vivicam F526 User Manual
Vivicam F526
All Weather Waterproof Digital Camera
with Twin view Preview Screens
User Manual
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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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