Vivitar ViviCam S029 User Manual

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ViviCam S029 Digital Camera

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 .................................................................................................................... 5

Camera Technical Specifications .................................................................................................. 6

Computer System Requirements ................................................................................................. 7

Charging the Lithium Battery ........................................................................................................ 8

Initial Camera Setup ................................................................................................................... 10

Powering the Camera On/Off ..................................................................................................... 13

Changing Camera Mode ............................................................................................................ 14

Navigating the Menus ................................................................................................................. 15

Camera Options: Flash, Macro Mode, Zoom ............................................................................. 16

Photo Capture Mode ................................................................ .................................................. 19

Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 37

Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 44

Video Playback Mode ................................................................................................................. 58

Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 62

Connecting the Camera to the Computer ................................................................................... 64

Getting Photos and Videos from the Camera to the Computer .................................................. 64

Getting Started! .......................................................................................................................... 65

Transferring Images from the Camera to the Computer Manually .............................................. 66

Camera Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 67

Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 68

Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 69

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 69

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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.

NOTE: Your camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.

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

Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.

What’s Included

1. Digital Camera

2. Rechargeable Lithium Battery

3. USB cable

4. “Vivitar Experience Image Manager” Software Installation CD

5. Wrist Strap

6. AC Charger

NOTE: SD Memory Card not included.

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Parts of the Camera

1. Power Button

12. Microphone

2. Shutter Button

13. Flash

3. LCD Screen

14. USB Port

4. LED (Charge/Busy Indicator)

15. Tripod Mount

5. Multi-Function Key 1 / Zoom In

16. Digital Lens

6. Multi-Function Key 2 / Zoom Out

17. Battery and SD Card Compartment

7. Flash / Up / Slide Show Button

18. Macro Switch

8. Playback / Right Button

19. Wrist Strap Connector

9. MODE (Video or Photo) / Down Button

20. Speaker

10. SET (Menu/OK) Button

21. Self-Timer LED

11. ViviLink / Left Button

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Initial Camera Setup

Installing the Battery

Installing Memory Card

To Charge the Battery:

 Insert the battery as shown above.  Power off the camera.  Connect the camera using the supplied

USB cable to the computer’s USB port or

to the AC Adapter (which is then connected to a standard wall socket).

 The charge light will turn off when the

battery is fully charged.

 SD Memory card (up to32GB) needed

for normal use.

 Insert the SD memory card, as shown

above, until a click is heard.

Turning On the Camera

Using the Camera

Accessing the menu

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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 SET 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 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 appears 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.

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 RIGHT/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, 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 button on your camera after the camera has been powered ON.

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Camera Technical Specifications

Image Sensor

CMOS Sensor

Image Resolution

4640 x 3480 (16M), 4416 x 3312 (14M), 4000 x 3000 (12M), 3648 x 2736 (10M), 3264 x 2448(8M), 3648 x 2048 (7MHD), 2592 x 1944 (5M), 2048 x 1536(3M), 1920 x 1080 (2M HD), 640 x 480 (VGA)

Video Resolution

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

File Format

JPEG/ (photos), AVI (videos)

Internal Memory

1 Test Photo Use Only

External Memory

SD Card (up to 32GB)

LCD Display

2.7 Inch TFT LCD

Lens

f=7mm F3.0

Zoom

4X Digital Zoom

Exposure

-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV

White Balance

Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent , Fluorescent

ISO

Auto, 100, 200, 400

Scene

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

Flash

Auto/Force/Red Eye/Off

Self-Timer

2, 5 or 10 second delay

Anti-Shake

Yes

Print Photos

Yes

Multi Snapshots

Yes (6 continuous photos)

Face Detect

Yes

Smile Capture

Yes

Interface

USB 2.0

System Requirements

Windows XP and above / Mac OSX 10.5 and above

Battery

Lithium (BL-4C)

Working Temperature

0~40C

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Computer System Requirements

To be able to download photos and videos to your computer using the “Vivitar® Experience Image Manager” Software, 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)

 1GB of RAM, 250 MB available 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

 Intel® Processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later  1GB RAM, 250 MB available hard disk space  Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor  QuickTime® 6 or higher  Internet connection required

NOTE: Make sure the latest compatible Adobe® Flash® Player is installed on your computer.

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Charging the Lithium Battery

Only use the Lithium Battery that is included in the packaging. Upon first use, make sure the battery has been fully charged.

To charge the battery:

1) Make sure the battery is inserted properly according to the polarity.

2) Make sure the camera is powered off.

3) Follow one of the two charging methods below: Charging Method One: Charge connecting the supplied USB cable to your computer

- Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on your camera.

- Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port o your computer.

- The LED charge light is on while the battery is recharging.

The LED charge light turns off when the battery is fully charged.

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Charging Method Two: Charge connecting the supplied USB to the supplied AC Adapter

- Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on your camera.

- Connect the other end of the USB cable to the AC Adapter and then plug the AC Adapter

into a power socket.

- The LED charge light is on while the battery is recharging.

The LED charge light turns off when the battery is fully charged.

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Initial Camera Setup

When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera setup.

Powering the Camera ON

1) Make sure the battery has been inserted properly and fully recharged. The battery must be inserted all the way. The battery latch should cover the battery if inserted correctly.

NOTE:

 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

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2) Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera.

Make sure the SD card has been properly inserted into your camera. (SD card not included.) To properly insert the SD Card: Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera (see SD icon by the SD card slot). Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD card has been inserted correctly.

NOTE:

 After the camera 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.

 Make sure the SD card is not locked (check the lock switch on the side

of the SD card). If the SD card is locked this will prevent the camera from saving captured photos to the SD card.

3) Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.

Setting the Camera 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: “Continue with Camera Setup?” Select “Yes” to

continue or “No” to exit the setup.

NOTE: If you select “No” 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 through the menus in the camera.

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Setting the Date and Time

The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera.

Set the Date and Time as Desired and press the SET button to confirm the selection and move to the next part of the camera setup.

Setting the ViviLink Default Option

Once the Date and Time have been set, you will be asked 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. Highlight the desired default social network and press the SET button to confirm the selection.

2) Next you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos. Highlight the desired default social network and press the SET button to confirm the selection.

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

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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.

Powering the camera ON

Press the Power button to turn your camera ON. The camera will be 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. You will see a “Goodbye” splash screen and then the camera will power off

completely. NOTE: You 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.

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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 button on the back of the camera.

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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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 button to scroll between the various menus for the current mode.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu selection.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to confirm and select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menus and return to the previous screen.

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Camera Options: Flash, Macro Mode, Zoom

Flash Type

Description

Forced Off (Default) No Flash

 No flash will appear.  Use this when you do not want to activate Flash.

NOTE: A ‘Turn On Flash’ message appears when the camera

detects a need for flash. When this message appears, it is recommended to press the Flash/Up button and select one of the flash options: Auto Flash, Forced On

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 LED light 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 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).

Red Eye Reduction

 Eliminates the red-eye effect in a photo caused by flash.

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 UP Quick Function button until you arrive at your desired settings. 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 change the MACRO setting:  Slide the MACRO switch down to the Mountain icon.

(See the section titled ‘Macro Menu’ for more details.)

 When MACRO is OFF, the mountain icon appears on the LCD display.

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Macro Options /

Your camera contains 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 (30 ~ 45 cm).

MACRO MODE ON: To turn the Macro mode ON, slide the Macro Switch on the side of your camera UP to the flower

icon .  When enabled, the Macro mode will allow your camera to focus on an object that is close to

the camera.

 The flower icon will appear on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is ON.

MACRO MODE OFF: To turn the Macro mode OFF slide the Macro Switch on the side of the camera DOWN to the mountain icon.

 The mountain icon will appear on the LCD display.  When Macro mode is off, images can be captured from 1.5m - ∞ (infinity).

NOTE: The Macro mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the following features of your camera: Flash, Face Detect, and Smile Capture.

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Digital Zoom Option

You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom while capturing your photos and recording your videos.

Press the T button to zoom in on the object and press the W button to zoom back out.

The following Digital Zoom Indicator appears on the right side of the LCD screen:

The zoom indicating bar moves up when you Zoom In (T) and moves down when you Zoom Out (W).

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Photo Capture Mode

Left

ViviLink – Opens the ViviLink menu

Flash Options - Toggles the Flash options appearing on the LCD

Right

Opens the Playback mode

Down

Opens the Video 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 on the back of the camera to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.

2) Click the top Multi-Function Key 1 to Zoom In and the bottom Multi-Function Key 2

to Zoom Out, if desired.

3) Click the Shutter button on the top of the camera to take the picture.

4) The picture will automatically be saved to the SD Memory 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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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. NOTE: When selecting the HIGH SENSITIVITY Option, by default the camera switches off the

FLASH automatically (if it’s ON) to optimize the picture quality. If however, you would like to

override it and manually turn ON the flash – you can do so.

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

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

1) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select the desired option.

2) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

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

4) Press the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

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

6) 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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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 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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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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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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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.

Anti-Shake Menu

The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image.

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

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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.

Face Detect Menu

The Face Detect feature when set to ‘On’ allows the camera to use a subject’s face as the basis for balancing the other colors and focus in the camera’s display. This feature is meant to ensure that the color and focus of your pictures will be consistently sharp and high-quality.

NOTE: To properly use the Face Detect option, please ensure the following:  Macro mode off - Face Detect will not work if the camera is in Macro mode. Push the Macro

Switch on the side of the camera for the mountain icon to appear on the LCD.

 Anti-Shake - Ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to ‘On’. The Anti-Shake option is ‘On’ by

default when you start using your camera and assists you in properly focusing the image.

 Distance from the camera – The subject’s face must be no further than 8 to 9 feet (3.5

meters) from the camera and the face must cover at least 20% (1 / 5th) of the picture as ‘seen’

on the LCD screen.

 Facing the camera - The face of the subject(s) you are photographing must be facing the

camera and must hold the pose for at least 4 to 5 seconds until the green square(s) appears around the subject`s face. Face Detect will not work with a side shot of the subject`s head.

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

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

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4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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.

Smile Capture Menu

The Smile Capture feature when set to ‘On’ allows the camera to automatically take a picture when it detects that a subject in the picture is smiling.

NOTE: To properly use the Smile Capture feature, please ensure the following:  Macro mode off – Smile Capture will not work if the camera is in Macro mode. Push the

Macro Switch on the side of the camera for the mountain icon to appear on the LCD.

 Anti-Shake - Ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to ‘On’. The Anti-Shake option is ‘On’ by

default when you start using your camera and assists you in properly focusing the image.

 Distance from the camera – The subject’s face must cover a majority of the picture as ‘seen’

on the LCD screen.

 Facing the camera - The face of the subject(s) you are photographing must be facing the

camera and must hold the pose for at least 4 to 5 seconds until the green square(s) appears around the subject`s face. Once a smile is detected the camera will automatically take the picture. Smile Capture will not work with a side shot of the subject`s head.

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

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

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4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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.

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7) Press the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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.

ISO Menu

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.

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

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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.

Metering Menu

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 monitor.

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

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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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Date/Time Menu

When you capture an image with your camera, the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was taken.

The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camera’s date and time as desired. You can also

disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camera.

On – The timestamp will appear on photos taken Off – The date stamp will not appear on photos taken

To Enable/Disable the Timestamp:

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

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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.

To Set the Date and Time:

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

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options

4) Highlight the “Date Setup” menu option.

5) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 to select the desired option.

6) The Date Setup submenu will open.

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7) Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT navigation buttons. For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN navigation buttons to set the time and date.

8) Press the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous screen.

Silent Mode Menu

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

(except for beeps heard during the Self-Timer countdown) that the camera emits when performing camera functions. NOTE: The camera features that emit sounds include - Power On, Power Off, Shutter ‘Click’ and Self-Timer. The Silent Mode Options include:

 Silent Mode Off (default): All camera features will emit sound when activated.  Silent Mode On: All camera features will not emit sound EXCEPT for the Self-Timer and

associated Shutter ‘Click’ at the end of the Self-Timer countdown.

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

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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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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 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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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. Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on your camera’s memory card. This option will 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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the menu options. While scrolling down the selected option will be highlighted.

4) If you would like to proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET button.

5) You will be asked to confirm your wish to format your memory card.

6) Select “No” to exit without formatting.

7) Select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin the format. The top Multi-Function Key 1 is inactive for this menu.

8) The memory card will be completely formatted.

9) A message will appear confirming that your memory card has been formatted clean.

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Firmware 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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) The “Default Setting” is selected.

4) Press the SET button to reset the camera to the factory default settings.

5) You will be asked to confirm your wish to restore all of the factory settings.

6) Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin the format.

The top Multi-Function Key 1 is inactive for this menu.

7) The camera will be reset.

8) A message will appear indicating that the settings have been reset successfully.

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Photo Playback Mode

When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default. Press the RIGHT/Playback direction button to open the Playback Mode. The Playback mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you’ve already taken with you camera.

Viewing Photos on Your Camera

Once in the Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction button to scroll through the images on your camera’s memory card. Photos appear with a ‘JPG’ icon on the top left of

the LCD screen.

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 normally from the thumbnails.

1) Press the DOWN button.

2) All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View.

3) Use the direction buttons to scroll and select the image you wish to view.

4) Press the SET button to enlarge the image full size.

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Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons

Button

Function

Left

Displays the PREVIOUS image

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

Right

Displays the NEXT image

Top Multi-Function Key 1

Opens the “Delete” menu for the image that is currently being displayed

Bottom Multi-Function Key 2

Reverts back to the Photo Capture mode

Down

Opens the Thumbnail view

Your digital camera has a four-directional pad and two multi-functional buttons that function as Quick Function buttons.

Photo Playback Mode Menus

After selecting a photo in Playback mode, the following menus appear when pressing the SET button.

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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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 to select 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) Remember that the ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. A ViviLink destination will only be assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this menu or from the ViviLink menu in Capture mode (accessible with the ViviLink Quick-Function button in Capture mode).

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.

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

10) Press the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

Rotate Menu

Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you’ve 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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 to select the desired option.

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5) The selected picture will now appear rotated in the Playback mode.

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

7) Press the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

Crop Image Menu

You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature.

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

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN to highlight the Crop option.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 to open the crop option.

5) The crop window will open on the selected picture.

6) Use the directional buttons to move the crop box to define the desired crop area.

7) Press the top Multi-Function key 1 to enlarge the crop box and the bottom Multi-Function key 2 to reduce the crop box.

8) When you are ready to crop, press the Shutter button.

9) When you see the cropped picture appear, press the Shutter button again to save or press the SET button to cancel and return to the previous menu.

10) If you selected to save, the cropped picture will now be saved as a new picture to your memory card.

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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

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3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 to select the desired option.

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

6) Press the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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) Use the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the image you would like to delete.

2) Press the SET button to open the menus. The top Multi-Function Key 1 is inactive.

3) Scroll to the Delete Menu.

4) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

5) To delete this one photo, select “Delete This Photo?”

6) To delete all the images (including all unlocked photos and videos) on your camera’s memory card, select “Delete All Images”.

7) Press the SET button to select the desired option.

8) You will be asked to confirm your selection.

9) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to select ‘Yes’ to delete or ‘No’ to cancel the delete request.

10) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 to activate the choice.

11) If ‘Yes’ is selected, the photos will be deleted as desired.

12) Press the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

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Delete with the Quick Function Delete Button

You can also access the delete menu in Playback mode by pressing the top Multi-Function

Key 1 .

1) While the camera is in Playback mode, view the photo you would like to delete.

2) Press the top Multi-Function Key 1 .

3) The delete menu will open.

4) Delete the photo(s) as desired.

5) Press the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

Print Photos Menu

You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your camera directly to a Pictbridge compatible printer.

1) Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print.

2) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

4) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

5) Press the SET button when highlighting the “Print This Photo” option to print the selected photo.

6) You will be asked to connect the camera to the Pictbridge printer.

7) To cancel the Print option before connecting to the printer, press the SET button again.

8) Connect the one end of the USB cable provided in the package to the camera and the other end to the Pictbridge port of the printer.

9) Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process.

10) Select the “Cancel” option to exit the menu and return to the previous mode.

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Slide Show Menu

You can view a slideshow of all the pictures taken with your camera by pressing the “Up” Quick Function button while in Playback mode. The Slideshow menu allows you to set the interval length of time that each picture will display during the slideshow.

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

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 to select the desired option.

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

6) The camera will revert back to the Playback mode.

7) Press the “Up” Quick Function button to initiate the slideshow

8) Press any button to exit the slideshow and return to the previous mode.

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Video Capture Mode

Left

ViviLink – Opens the ViviLink menu

Opens the Light Exposure options Right

Opens the Playback mode

Down

Returns to the Photo 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 DOWN Video direction button 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) Click the top Multi-Function Key 1 to Zoom In and the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 to Zoom Out, if desired.

3) Press the Shutter button on the top of the camera to start the video capture.

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

5) To stop the video recording, press the shutter button again.

6) The video will automatically be saved to the SD memory 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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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 a scene setting that lets your camera 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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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.

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7) Press the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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 Quality Menu

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

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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.

Anti-Shake Menu

The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image.

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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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

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

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

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

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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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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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ISO Menu

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

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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.

Metering Menu

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 – Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but giving greater weight to the subject in the center.

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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 monitor.

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

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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.

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7) Press the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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.

Date/Time Menu

When you capture an image with your camera, the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was taken. The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camera’s date and time as desired. You can also disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camera.

On – The timestamp will appear on photos taken. Off – The date stamp will not appear on photos taken.

To Enable/Disable the Timestamp:

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

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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.

To Set the Date and Time:

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

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

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3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options

4) Highlight the “Date Setup” menu option.

5) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 to select the desired option.

6) The Date Setup submenu will open.

7) Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT navigation buttons. For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN navigation buttons to set the time and date.

8) Press the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous screen.

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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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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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 camera sits idle for the designated period of time, the camera 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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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

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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

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4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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. 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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the menu options. While scrolling down the selected option will be highlighted.

4) If you would like to proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET button.

5) You will be asked to confirm your wish to format your memory card.

6) Select “No” to exit without formatting.

7) Select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin the format. The top Multi-Function Key 1 is inactive for this menu.

8) The memory card will be completely formatted.

9) A message will appear confirming that your memory card has been formatted clean.

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Firmware 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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) The “Default Setting” is selected.

4) Press the SET button to reset the camera to the factory default settings.

5) You will be asked to confirm your wish to restore all of the factory settings.

6) Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin the format.

The top Multi-Function Key 1 is inactive for this menu.

7) The camera will be reset.

8) A message will appear indicating that the settings have been reset successfully.

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Video Playback Mode

When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default. Press the LEFT Playback direction button 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 Camera

Once in Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction button to scroll through the images

on your camera’s memory card. Each image will display on the LCD screen.

1) When you find a video that you would like to play, press the Shutter button to start playing the video.

2) Press the Shutter button again to pause the video and continue playing and pausing as needed.

3) To fully stop the video, press the UP button on the Direction Controls.

Thumbnail View

1) Press the DOWN button.

2) All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View.

3) Use the direction buttons to scroll and select the image you wish to view.

4) Press the SET button to enlarge the image full size.

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Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons

Button

Action

Left

Displays the PREVIOUS image

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

Right

Displays the NEXT image

Top Multi-Function Key 1

Opens the “Delete” menu for the image that is currently being displayed

Bottom Multi-Function Key 2

Reverts back to the Photo Capture mode

Down

Opens the Thumbnail view mode

Your digital camera has a four-directional pad and two multi-functional buttons that function as Quick Function buttons.

Video Playback Mode Menus

After selecting a video in Playback mode, the following menus appear when pressing the SET button:

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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

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3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to select 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

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

9) Remember that the ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. A ViviLink destination will only be assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this menu or from the ViviLink menu in Capture mode (accessible with the ViviLink Quick-Function button in Capture mode).

10) 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.

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 button to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 to select the desired option.

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

6) Press the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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. Videos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol.

8) Remember that you cannot delete videos while they are locked.

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Delete Menu

While in the playback mode, you can delete videos from your camera through the delete menu.

1) Use the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the image you would like to delete.

2) Press the SET button to open the menus. The top Multi-Function Key 1 is inactive.

3) Scroll to the Delete Menu.

4) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

5) To delete this one Video, select “Delete This Video?”

6) To delete all the images (including all unlocked photos and videos) on your camera’s memory card, select “Delete All Images”

7) Press the SET button to select the desired option.

8) You will be asked to confirm your selection.

9) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to select ‘Yes’ to delete or ‘No’ to cancel the delete request.

10) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 to activate the choice.

11) If ‘Yes’ is selected, the video(s) will be deleted as desired.

12) Press the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

Delete with the Quick Function Delete Button

You can also access the delete menu in Playback mode by pressing the top Multi-Function

Key 1 .

1) While the camera is in Playback mode, view the photo you would like to delete.

2) Press the top Multi-Function Key 1 .

3) The delete menu will open.

4) Delete the video(s) as desired.

5) Press the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

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

NOTE: If you do not have Adobe® Flash® installed, then the “Adobe® Flash® Player

Installer” window appears. Press “Continue” and then “Install” to begin the Adobe® Flash®

installation. Press “Close” to complete the Adobe® Flash® installation and to continue with the “Vivitar® Experience Image Manager” installation.

3) 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.

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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.

4) If you have Internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens, choose your

language and click “Next” to open the next window.

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

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

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

8) Please review the license terms.

On PC: Click the “I accept the terms of this license agreement” and then click “Next” to

continue.

On the Macintosh: Press “Continue” once the ‘Welcome’ screen appears, review the

Software License Agreement, press “Continue” and then “Agree”.

9) On PC only: Let the “Vivitar® Experience Image Manager” installer create the folder to

where the program will be installed, and then click “Install”. On the Macintosh: Press “Install”.

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

On Macintosh: If needed, please follow instructions to install the Adobe® Flash® Player.

11) On PC and Macintosh: Click the “Close” button after the “Vivitar® Experience Image

Manager” has been successfully installed. Click the “Launch”/“Launch Vivitar® Experience Image Manager” to open the application.

12) If you close the application you can run the “Vivitar® Experience Image Manager” from the

Programs (PC) or Applications (MAC) menu on your computer.

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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.

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 media 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.

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

8) Click the “Get media” 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.

Getting 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.

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Transferring Images from the Camera to the Computer Manually

Transferring Photos and Videos: WINDOWS

1) Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camera to your computer.

2) ‘MSDC’ appears on the LCD – indicating that your camera is now connected to the

computer as a Mass Storage Device.

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. Alternatively, 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 USB cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any

files on their way to your computer.

Transferring Photos and Videos: MACINTOSH

1) Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camera to your computer.

2) ‘MSDC’ appears on the LCD – indicating that your camera is now connected to the

computer as a Mass Storage Device.

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. Alternatively, 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 USB 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: 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.

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 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.

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