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ViviCam S1527
Digital Camera
User Manual
© 2009-2012 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
What’s Included ............................................................................................................................ 2
A Quick Look at Your Camera ...................................................................................................... 3
Initial Camera Setup ..................................................................................................................... 5
Main Camera Modes .................................................................................................................... 9
Camera Technical Specifications ................................................................................................ 10
Computer System Requirements ................................................................................................ 11
Powering the Camera On/Off ..................................................................................................... 12
Changing Camera Mode ............................................................................................................ 13
Navigating the Menus ................................................................................................................. 15
ViviLink Feature .......................................................................................................................... 16
Photo Capture Mode ................................................................ .................................................. 17
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 33
Camera Settings......................................................................................................................... 36
Playback Mode ........................................................................................................................... 38
Connecting the Digital Camera to an HDTV ............................................................................... 47
Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 48
Connecting the Camera to the Computer ................................................................................... 49
Getting Photos and Videos from the Camera to the Computer .................................................. 50
Getting Started! .......................................................................................................................... 51
Transferring Images from the Camera to the Computer Manually .............................................. 51
Camera Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 53
Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 53
Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 54
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 54
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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.
This camera is a plug and play device. You can download the pictures and videos captured by
your camera without the software by directly accessing the camera’s memory card from your
computer. It is recommended however that you install the Vivitar Experience™ Image
Manager Software to enjoy the full Vivitar Experience.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.
What’s Included
1) Digital Camera
2) USB cable
3) Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager
Software Installation CD
4) Wrist Strap
Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included.
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A Quick Look at Your Camera
1. Power ON/OFF Button
11. Self Timer/Left Button
21. Photo Shutter Button
2. ViviLink Button
12. LCD Screen
22. Flash Light
3. Playback Button
13. USB Port
23. Manual Flash Open Button
4. Flash/Up Button
14. HDMI Port
24. Special Color Effects Button
5. Exposure/Right Button
15. Tripod Mount
25. ISO Button
6. Delete Button
16. Optical Lens
26. Video Record Button
7. Menu Button
17. Battery Compartment
27. Mode Dial
8. OK Button
18. Lens Cover
28. Face Detect Button
9. Macro/Down Button
19. SD Memory Card Slot
29. Anti-Shake Button
10. Display Button
20. Zoom In (T)/Zoom Out (W)
PARTS OF THE CAMERA
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MULTI-FUNCTIONAL BUTTONS
You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4-way control or OK.
1) Left/Self –Timer Button:
Scrolls left in menus.
Toggles through the 4 self-timer options.
2) Up/Flash Button:
Scrolls up in menus.
Toggle through the flash options.
3) Right/Exposure Button:
Scrolls right in menus.
Selects an EV value.
4) Down/Focus Button:
Scrolls down in menus.
Toggles between different focus modes.
5) OK Button:
Confirms a chosen setting.
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Initial Camera Setup
Installing the Batteries
Installing the Memory Card
Insert 4 AA (1.5V) batteries.
Alkaline batteries recommended.
SD Memory card (up to 32GB)
needed for normal use.
Turning On the Camera
Using the Camera
QUICK INITIAL CAMERA SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
Icon
Description
Battery power is full.
Battery power remains adequate.
Battery power is low.
Battery power is very low. You should replace the batteries ASAP.
1) Use only the specified batteries for the camera.
Use 4 x AA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Batteries not included.
Note: When replacing batteries, always power off the camera before removing the batteries.
2) Push the clip in the direction of the arrow and then slide the battery cover to the right to
release and open it.
3) Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to
the polarity shown inside the battery compartment.
4) Close the battery compartment cover and then slide the clip to the left to securely lock the
cover in place.
Note:
Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period.
Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.
Rechargeable batteries not recommended.
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.
Battery Status:
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INSTALLING THE SD MEMORY CARD
Make sure an SD Memory Card has been properly inserted into your camera.
SD card not included.
To properly install the SD Memory Card:
1) Open the SD Memory Card cover on the side of the camera to reveal the SD Memory Card
slot.
2) Insert the SD card into the SD Card slot. The proper direction to install the SD Card is
shown on the SD icon by the SD card slot. See images 1 and 2 below for reference.
3) Push the SD card until you hear a ‘click’ sound. This indicates the SD card has been
inserted correctly. See images 3 and 4 below for reference.
4) Close the SD Memory Card cover.
To remove the SD Memory Card:
1) Open the SD Memory Card cover on the side of the camera to reveal the SD Memory Card
slot.
2) Lightly press the edge of the SD Memory Card to eject.
3) Close the SD Memory Card cover.
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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.
POWER ON
Press the Power or Playback button to turn on the camera.
ATTACHING THE STRAP
To attach the lens and neck straps to your camera, please follow the instructions below:
1) Insert one end of the neck strap through the strap eyelet.
2) Route it through the buckle as the inner loop.
3) Route the other end of the neck strap to the other strap buckle to secure it.
Follow the above steps to attach the other side of the neck strap.
4) Insert one end of the lens strap through the strap eyelet.
5) Make a loop to secure it.
6) Attach the other end of the lens strap on the lens cover.
7) Once complete, make sure the straps are tight.
Congratulations! Your camera is now ready to use.
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Main Camera Modes
Photo Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture pictures with your digital 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 halfway to
focus, then press the Shutter button fully to capture the image.
The picture is automatically saved to your camera’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture Mode, press the Menu button while in
the Photo Capture Mode.
Video Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera.
Press the HD button or turn the Mode Dial to Video. To take a video, aim your
camera as desired and press the Shutter button to start the record. A blinking red record
indicator appears on the LCD screen while record is in progress. To stop the record, press
the Shutter button again. The video is automatically saved to your camera’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture Mode, press the Menu button while in
the Video Capture Mode.
Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)
Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your digital camera.
After turning on your camera, press the Playback button to open the Playback Mode
for photos and videos. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you’ve previously
taken to view, edit or delete them as desired.
To access the various menus for the Playback mode for photos and videos, press the Menu
button while in the Playback Mode.
Your digital camera has different modes for the various camera functions.
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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
4608x3456 (16M), 4300x3255 (14M), 4000x3000 (12M), 3648x2736
(10M), 3264x2448 (8M), 2560x1920 (6M),
2048x1536 (3M), 1920x1080 (2M-HD), 640x480 (VGA)
Video Resolution
HD 720P 1280x720 (30fps)
File Format
Still Image: JPEG (EXIF 2.3 compatible); DCF compatible; Support
DPOF; Video: MJPEG Audio: AVI/MOV
Internal Memory
Test Photos. Number of photos vary according to selected Image
Size setting: VGA -108 photos, 2MP-66 photos, 3MP-21 photos,
6MP-14 photos, 8MP-9 photos, 10MP-7 photos, 12MP-6 photos,
14MP-5 photos, 16MP-4 photos
External Memory
SD Card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
TXD 3.0 Inch TFT
Lens
f=28-504mm, F3.2-6.5
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom; 18X Optical Zoom
Light Exposure
-2.0 ~ +2.0 EV (0.3EV / step)
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H,
Fluorescent L, Custom
ISO
Auto, 50,100, 200, 400,800,1600
Scene
Scenery, Backlight, Night Scenery, Building, Kids, Night Portrait,
Food, Text, Snow, Fireworks, Sunset, HDR, Blink Detect, Smile
Capture
Flash
No Flash, Forced On, Auto Flash, Red Eye Reduction
Self-Timer
2, 5 or 10 second delay
Anti Shake
Yes
Face Detect
Yes
Multi Snapshot (Burst)
Yes
Print Photos
Yes
Microphone
Yes
Macro
Yes
Language
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements
Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7 ;
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
4x AA (1.5V) batteries
Working Temperature
0~40C
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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)
1 GB of RAM, with 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
1 GB RAM, 250 MB available hard disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
QuickTime® 6 or higher
CD-ROM Drive
Internet connection required
Note: Make sure the latest compatible Adobe® Flash® Player is installed on your computer.
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Powering the Camera On/Off
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. If your camera
comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use.
Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera.
(SD card up to 32GB - SD Card not included)
Please see Initial Camera Setup for more information.
POWERING THE CAMERA ON
There are two ways to turn on the camera:
1) Press the Power button.
The camera is turned on in Photo Capture/Camera Mode.
2) Press the Playback button.
The camera is turned on in Photo Capture/Camera Mode.
After powering on, the camera emits a sound and the LED light turns on briefly.
The LCD screen turns on with your camera in Photo Capture Mode to start.
POWERING THE CAMERA OFF
While the camera is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your
camera OFF. A “Goodbye” screen appears and then the camera will power off completely.
POWER SAVING FEATURE – AUTO POWER OFF
Your digital camera also has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off your
camera after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle. The Auto Power Off settings
can be set from the Auto Power Off settings menu.
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Changing Camera Mode
The procedure below is a general guideline for basic operation. It is particularly useful if you are
new to the camera.
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.
POWER ON
Press the Power/ Playback button to turn the power on.
Be sure that you have removed the lens cover before turning on the 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.
PHOTO CAPTURE MODE
When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon displays on the top-left corner of the LCD display.
1) Set the Mode Dial to the desired photo shooting mode.
2) If you need to use the flash for shooting, open the flash.
3) Use the Zoom lever to zoom-in/zoom-out on the subject.
4) Press the Shutter button halfway to set the automatic focus.
5) Once the focus is set, the focus frame color will turn from red (unfocused) to green (focused).
If the focus frame color is red and you press the Shutter button down, it might result in a
blurred photo.
6) Press the Shutter button down fully to capture the image.
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VIDEO CAPTURE MODE
When in Video Capture Mode, this icon displays on the top-left corner of the LCD display.
1) To switch to Video Capture Mode, press the HD button or turn the Mode Dial to
Video.
2) Press the Shutter button to start capturing your video.
3) While recording, use the Zoom lever to zoom-in/zoom-out on the subject.
4) Press the Right/Exposure button to pause/resume the video recording. Press the Shutter
button again to stop the video recording.
PLAYBACK MODE
When in Playback Mode, this icon displays on the top-left corner of the LCD display.
1) To switch to Playback mode, press the Playback button.
2) In Playback mode, you can view captured photos or play recorded videos.
3) You can press the Left or Right button to scroll through the photos/videos.
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Navigating the Menus
Icon
Mode
Description
Photo Capture Mode
Displays the Photo Capture Mode Menu options.
Video Capture Mode
Displays the Video Capture Mode Menu options.
Playback Mode
Displays the Playback Mode Menu options.
Camera Settings
Displays the Camera Setting Menu options.
The Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode and Playback Mode each have a set of menus
specific to that mode. The General Camera Settings also has its own set of menus.
To access the menus:
1) Press the Menu button.
Note: Depending on your selected mode and settings, the displayed option icons in the
menu may vary.
2) Select the Mode Menu by pressing the Right/Left button.
The Mode Menus include:
3) Press the Menu button.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select ‘Image Size’.
5) Press the OK/Right button to enter the submenu.
6) Press the Up/Down button to select an option.
7) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Note: Press the Menu button at any time to exit the menu screen.
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ViviLink Feature
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. A ViviLink destination can be assigned to a photo or video in Capture mode
prior to capturing your image or in Playback Mode.
VIVILINK: PHOTO OR VIDEO CAPTURE MODE
Press the ViviLink Quick Function Button to open the ViviLink options. Select a ViviLink
option and press OK to save your selection and return to Capture mode. Your selected ViviLink
destination appears as an icon on the LCD screen and your camera is now ready to capture your
photo or video with the selected ViviLink destination.
Note: The ViviLink feature is deactivated by default and needs to be activated prior to capturing
each photo or video.
VIVILINK: PLAYBACK MODE
A ViviLink destination can be added to a captured image or changed by accessing the ViviLink
menu in Playback Mode. Simply select an image, press the ViviLink Quick Function Button
and select the ViviLink destination and press the OK button.
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Photo Capture Mode
No.
Description
1
Shooting Mode
2
Flash Mode
3
Focus Mode
4
Image Size
5
Image Quality
6
Numbers of Shots Available
7
ISO
8
Face Tracking
9
White Balance
10
Exposure Value (EV)
11
Histogram
12
Battery Level
13
ViviLink Destination (No icon appears if ‘None’ selected)
14
Face Detect (No icon appears if ‘Off’ selected)
The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera.
LCD ICONS AND DESCRIPTION
The following icons appear on the LCD display in Photo Capture Mode.
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CAPTURING YOUR PHOTO
Button
Function
Left
Self Timer – Opens the Self Time 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.
The Self-Timer options include - Off, 2 Seconds, 5 Seconds, 10 Seconds
Up
Flash – Toggles between the Flash options:
No Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Auto Flash
Reminder: Press the Flash button to open the Flash before selecting a Flash option.
Right
Light Exposure – Opens the 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.
1) While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you
would like to capture.
2) Set the Mode Dial to the desired shooting mode.
3) If you need to use the Flash for shooting, press the Flash button to open the Flash.
4) Use the Zoom In/T and Zoom Out/W lever to better set the camera display if desired.
You can magnify your subject up to 18 times using the zoom.
The following Digital Zoom Indicator appears on the top, right side of the LCD screen:
5) Press the Shutter button halfway to set automatic focus.
Once the focus is set, the frame color will turn from red (unfocused) to green (focused). If
the focus frame color is red and you press the Shutter button, this may result in a blurry
photo.
6) Press the Shutter button fully to capture your photo.
7) The picture is automatically saved to the camera’s internal memory or 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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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.
The Light Exposure options include: -2.0 ~ +2.0 EV (0.3EV / step)
Down
Focus – Toggles between the focus options:
Auto Focus: The camera automatically focuses.
Macro: Allows your camera to focus on an object that is close to the camera.
Infinity: Allows images to be captured from 1.5m to ∞ infinity
OK
Enters the submenu options.
Saves your selected option.
Other
Shutter
Captures the photo.
Delete
Opens the ‘Delete this File?’ menu. Select ‘Yes’ and press OK to delete
current image.
MENU
Opens the Photo Capture Mode Menus as well as Camera Settings Menus.
Exits the Menu screen.
ViviLink
Opens the ViviLink for Photos options:
None, Facebook Twitter, Photobucket, Flickr, MySpace, Picasa Albums,
YouTube
Playback
Opens the Playback Mode showing the last image captured.
Detect
Opens the Detect Options:
Off, Face Detect, Smile Detect, Blinking Detect, Object Detect
Anti-Shake
Opens the Anti-Shake menu. The Anti-Shake feature reduces image
distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the
image. The Anti-Shake options include: Off, On
HD
Opens the Video Capture Mode.
Toggles between the Video Capture Mode and Photo Capture Mode.
ISO
Opens the ISO Menu. The ISO options include:
Auto, ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600
Color Effect
Opens the Color Effect Menu. The Color Effect options include:
Normal, LOMO, Fish Eye, Monochrome, Sepia, Negative, Red, Green, Blue
DISP
Toggles between the following LCD display options:
Hides the bottom display of the icons on the screen; Hides all the display of
the icons on the screen; Displays the screen with a grid (no icons); Displays
all the icons on the screen.
Mode Dial
Selects the shooting mode.
T
Zooms In
W
Zooms Out
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FLASH MODE
Opening the Flash
You need to manually open the flash before switching to the flash mode.
To open the flash:
Push the button with the Flash icon next to the flash. The flash opens.
To close the flash:
Push down on to top of the flash until you hear a ‘click’ sound to close the flash.
Note: When the flash is closed, flash mode is automatically set to flash off.
The Flash offers additional light source (usually used in a low-light environment). You can capture
an image using one of the following flash modes.
Using the Flash
There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear on the Photo
Capture Mode LCD screen in sequence.
To select the Flash mode:
1) Set the Mode Dial to the desired Photo Capture Mode.
2) Open the Flash by pressing the button next to the Flash.
3) Press the UP Quick Function button until you arrive at your desired Flash Mode. The Flash
Mode is displayed on the LCD screen.
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Important: When using Flash, stand between 8 to 10 feet away from the scene you would like to
Icon
Mode
Description
Forced Off (Default)
The Flash does not fire.
Select this mode when flash photography is
prohibited, or when the distance to the subject is
beyond the effective range of the flash.
Red Eye Reduction
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when capturing
natural-looking images of people and animals in
low-light conditions.
Be sure to the subject is looking at the camera lens
or get as close to the camera as possible.
The flash fires automatically based on the
photographic conditions.
Forced On
The flash is enabled for each photo.
The flash always fires regardless of the surrounding
lighting conditions.
Select this mode when capturing images with high
contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows.
Note: If you use this option in a well lit environment,
your photo may be appear too bright/light
(overexposed).
A
Auto Flash
When you want the camera to determine if Flash is
needed, select Auto Flash. The flash fires
automatically based on the photographic 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.
capture. The MACRO mode must be turned off when you want to use the Flash.
Flash Mode Options
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FOCUS MODE
Icon
Mode
Description
Auto focus
Adjusts focus automatically.
Macro
Used when capturing images at a close distance.
Infinity
Used when capturing images at long distance.
No./Icon
Mode
Description
1
Auto
The camera detects the shooting condition and automatically
switches to the appropriate scene mode.
2
Program
The camera automatically configures the appropriate settings,
so you can capture images with ease.
3
Shutter
Priority
You can choose a shutter speed, while the aperture value is
automatically determined by the lighting condition of the
subject.
4
Aperture
Priority
You can choose an aperture value, while the shutter speed is
automatically determined by the lighting condition of the
To select the Focus Mode:
1) Set the Mode Dial to the desired shooting mode.
2) Press the Down/Focus button repeatedly to toggle between the Focus Modes.
The selected Focus Mode icon appears on the LCD screen.
SELECTING THE SHOOTING MODE
Rotate the mode dial to select one of the eight shooting modes:
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5
Manual
Lets you set both aperture and shutter speed manually.
6
Continuous
Shooting
Lets you capture a series of shots with a single press of the
Shutter button.
7
Video
Use this mode to record videos with your camera.
8
Scene
Mode
Lets you select the desired scene mode that suits your
shooting environment.
Using Aperture Priority Mode
Aperture Priority is often used when shooting static subjects or emphasizing the depth of field.
In general, use a smaller aperture if a greater depth of field is needed.
To adjust the Aperture Priority Mode value:
1) Set the Mode Dial to A.
2) Press the OK button.
3) Press Up/Down button to adjust the aperture value.
4) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Using Shutter Priority Mode
Shutter priority is often used when shooting moving subjects. In general, use a shorter shutter
speed to catch a fast-moving object.
To adjust the shutter speed in Shutter Priority Mode:
1) Set the Mode Dial to S.
2) Press the OK button.
3) Press Left/Right button to adjust the shutter speed.
4) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Using Manual Mode
You can choose the aperture value and shutter speed in Manual Mode.
To adjust values in Manual Mode:
1) Set the Mode Dial to M.
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2) Press the OK button.
Icon
Mode
Description
Burst
Continuously takes pictures as long as you keep
pressing the Shutter button. The Flash must always off
in this mode.
Speedy Burst
Press and release the Shutter button. When the photo
size you select is VGA, Speedy Burst will shoot
continuously at the speed of
30 shots per second. This will stop after 1second or
when the memory card is full.
AEB (Auto
Exposure
Bracketing)
Automatically takes 3 pictures with slightly different
settings in the shutter speed or the aperture value.
3) Adjust the settings.
Press the Up/Down button to adjust the aperture value.
Press Left/Right button to adjust the shutter speed.
4) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Using Continuous Shooting Mode
In this mode, you can take consecutive shots.
To select a Continuous Shooting Mode:
1) Set the Mode Dial to the Continuous Shooting Mode Icon:
2) Press the Up button to enter the menu for the Continuous Shooting Mode options.
3) Press the Up/Down button to select a desired option.
4) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
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Setting the Scene Mode
Mode
Description
Backlight
Increases the exposure (by turning on the flash) when light illuminates
from the subject from the behind.
Scenery
Catches the scenery with ease.
Smile Capture
Automatically takes a shot when a smile is detected.
Blink Detect
Warns of eyes blinks if detected and lets you decided whether to save the
image file.
HDR
Increase the dynamic range and enhances the details of dark areas.
Sunset
Captures the warmth and atmosphere (represented by hue) of the
sunrise or sunset.
Fireworks
Adds exposure time to shoot firework trails. It is recommended to keep
the camera steady or use a tripod while using this mode.
Snow
Used under a very bright light environment such as snow scenes.
Text
Improves clarity and contrast when taking a close-up picture of
Food
Captures food by enhancing color brightness and giving more vivid
Night Portrait
Captures portrait in low lighting conditions.
Kids
Increases sensitivity and emphasizes children's skin tones.
Building
Enhances lines and contracts to highlight the sense of the three
dimensions (3D) for a building.
Night Scenery
Captures photos in a low-light environment, such as in the evening or at
night.
Select one of the following Scene Modes to fit your shooting condition.
To select a Scene Mode:
1) Set the Mode Dial to SCENE.
2) Press the Up/Down button to select the desired Scene Mode.
3) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
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PHOTO CAPTURE MODE MENUS
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
16M
16 mega pixels (4608 x 3456) (Default)
6M
6 mega pixels (2560 x 1920)
14M
14 mega pixels (4300 x3255)
3M
3 mega pixels (2048 x 1536)
12M
12 mega pixels (4000 x 3000)
2M
2 mega pixels (1920 x 1080)
10M
10 mega pixels (3648 x 2736)
VGA
VGA (640 x 480)
8M
8 mega pixels (3264 x 2448)
Using the Menu Button
Press the Menu button to access Photo Capture options while in Photo Capture Mode.
Note: Depending on your settings, the displayed option icons in the Function menu may vary.
To use the Menu Button:
1) Press the Menu button.
2) Press the Up/Down button to select a menu item.
3) Press the OK/Right button to enter the submenu.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select an option.
5) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Image Size Menu
The Image Size 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.
The Image Size options include:
To select the Image Size:
1) Press the Menu button.
2) Press the Up/Down button to select ‘Image Size’.
3) Press the OK/Right button to enter the submenu.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select an option.
5) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Note: The selected option appears on the LCD screen.
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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.
The Image Quality options include:
Super Fine
Fine (Default)
Normal
To select the Image Quality:
1) Press the Menu button.
2) Press the Up/Down button to select ‘Image Quality’.
3) Press the OK/Right button to enter the submenu.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select an option.
5) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Note: The selected option appears on the LCD screen.
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.
The Metering options include:
Center (Default) – Detects the exposure of the entire shooting screen, but gives more
importance to the values near the center.
Multi – Detects the exposure of the entire shooting screen, but gives more importance to
the values near the center.
Spot – Detects the exposure based on the center spot in the subject area.
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To select the Metering option:
Icon
Mode
Description
Auto (Default)
Adjusts white balance automatically.
Daylight
Used in bright daylight conditions.
Cloudy
Used in twilight or shady conditions.
Tungsten
Used when subjects lit by tungsten
(Incandescent) lighting.
Fluorescent H
Fluorescent L
Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the green hue of
fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor photos under fluorescent
lighting without a flash.
Custom
Used when you want to manually adjust white balance in a
particular lighting condition.
1) Press the Menu button.
2) Press the Up/Down button to select ‘Metering’.
3) Press the OK/Right button to enter the submenu.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select an option.
5) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
White Balance Menu
White Balance compensates for color temperatures in different lighting conditions, so white and
other colors can display properly when you capture images.
The White Balance options include:
To select the White Balance option:
1) Press the Menu button.
2) Press the Up/Down button to select ‘White Balance’.
3) Press the OK/Right button to enter the submenu.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select an option.
5) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
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ISO Menu
Icon
Description
Automatically sets the ISO value. (Default)
Equivalent to color ISO 50/100/200 film.
Used for outdoor photography in bright sunlight.
Equivalent to color ISO 400/800/1600 film.
Used it in a low-light environment or where the flash light is not
allowed.
Icon
±2.0, ±1.7, ±1.3, ±1.0,
±0.7, ±0.3, 0 (Default)
The ISO configures the camera’s sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO value, the brighter picture
you can take in a low-light environment. Yet, you may see more noise in the picture as you
increase the ISO value.
The ISO options Include:
To select the ISO option:
1) Press the Menu button.
2) Press the Up/Down button to select ‘ISO’.
3) Press the OK/Right button to enter the submenu.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select an option.
5) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Exposure Menu
EV (Exposure Value) lightens or darkens the entire image. Adjust EV when the brightness
between the subject and the background is not balanced, or when the subject occupies only a
small part of the picture.
The Exposure options Include:
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To select an Exposure option:
Mode
Description
Normal (Default)
No effects are added.
LOMO
This effect adds cool color casts and unusual saturation.
1) Press the Menu button.
2) Press the Up/Down button to select ‘Exposure’.
3) Press the OK/Right button to enter the submenu.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select an option.
5) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Image Sharpness Menu
This setting allows you to adjust the sharpness of images, making edges more or less distinct.
The Image Sharpness options include:
Sharp, Normal (Default), Soft
To select the Image Sharpness option:
1) Press the Menu button.
2) Press the Up/Down button to select ‘Image Sharpness’.
3) Press the OK/Right button to enter the submenu.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select an option.
5) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Color Effect Menu
The Color Effect menu adds color filter effects to the image or video you want to capture.
The Color Effect options include:
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Fish Eye
This effect simulates an ultra wide-angle lens that produces strong
visual distortion intended to create a wide panoramic or hemispherical
image.
Monochrome
Adds an effect with monochromatic color tones.
Sepia
Adds an effect with dark reddish brown color tones, so the image or
video looks as if it is old.
Negative
Reverses the colors from their correct appearance. The lightest areas
of the photographed subject appear darkest and the darkest areas
appear lightest.
Red
The image becomes reddish.
Green
The image becomes greenish.
To select the Color Effect option:
1) Press the Menu button.
2) Press the Up/Down button to select ‘Color Effect’.
3) Press the OK/Right button to enter the submenu.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select an option.
5) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Date Stamp Menu
This setting allows you to adjust the system time which can be display on the photos:
1) Press the Menu button.
2) Press the Up/Down button to select ‘Date Stamp’.
3) Press the OK button to enter the submenu.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select from the following options:
Off, Date, Date &Time
On selecting ‘Off’: No date appears on the captured photo.
On selecting ‘Date’: The date appears on the captured photo.
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On selecting ‘Date & Time’: The date and time both appear on the captured photo.
5) Press the OK button to confirm setting.
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.
Select ‘Auto Focus’ or ‘Infinity’.
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.
The Face Detect options include:
On, Off
To select the Face Detect option:
1) Press the Menu button.
2) Press the Up/Down button to select ‘Face Detect’.
3) Press the OK button to enter the submenu.
4) The default is set to ‘Off’. To activate and turn Face Detect ‘On’, press the Up/Down button
to select ‘Face Detect’ from the following options:
Off, Face Detect, Smile Detect, Blinking Detect, Object Detect
5) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Note: Alternatively, press the Face Detect button to open the menu, and then follow steps 4-5.
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Video Capture Mode
No.
Description
1
Shooting Mode
2
Image Quality
3
Frames Per Second
4
Aspect Ratio/Resolution
5
Available time left to capture video
6
Battery Level
7
ViviLink Destination (No icon appears if ‘None’ selected)
The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camera.
To enter Video Capture Mode, follow one of the steps below:
Turn the Mode Dial to Video.
Press the HD button.
LCD ICONS AND DESCRIPTION
The following icons appear on the LCD display in Video Capture Mode.
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CAPTURING YOUR VIDEO
1) Set the Mode Dial to Video Mode or press the HD button to open the Video
Capture Mode.
2) While in Video Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you
would like to capture.
3) Use the Zoom In/T and Zoom Out/W lever to better set the camera display if desired.
You can magnify your subject up to 18 times using the zoom.
The following Digital Zoom Indicator appears on the top, right side of the LCD screen:
4) Press the Shutter button to start recording.
Press the Right/Exposure button to Pause/Resume the video recording.
Press the Shutter button again to stop the recording.
5) The video is automatically saved to the camera’s SD Memory Card.
VIDEO CAPTURE MODE MENUS
Using the Menu Button
Press the Menu button to access Video Capture options while in Video Capture Mode.
Note: Depending on your settings, the displayed option icons in the Function menu may vary.
To use the Menu Button:
1) Press the Menu button.
2) Press the Up/Down button to select a menu item.
3) Press the OK/Right button to enter the submenu.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select an option.
5) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
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Image Size Menu
Icon
Description
16:9
720P - 1280 X720 (30fps) (Default)
Icon
Mode
Description
Auto (Default)
Adjusts white balance automatically.
Daylight
Used in bright daylight conditions.
Cloudy
Used in twilight or shady conditions.
Tungsten
Used when subjects lit by tungsten
(Incandescent) lighting.
Fluorescent H
Fluorescent L
Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the green hue of
fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor photos under fluorescent
lighting without a flash.
Custom
Used when you want to manually adjust white balance in a
particular lighting condition.
The Image Size 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.
The Image Size option includes:
To select the Image Size:
1) Press the Menu button.
2) Press the Up/Down button to select ‘Image Size’.
3) Press the OK/Right button to enter the submenu.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select an option.
5) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Note: The selected option appears on the LCD screen.
White Balance Menu
White Balance compensates for color temperatures in different lighting conditions, so white and
other colors can display properly when you capture images.
The White Balance options include:
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To select the White Balance option:
Icon
Mode
Description
Silent Mode
Shutter
Sets the Shutter sound ON and OFF.
Start-up
Set the type of the startup sound: 1, 2, 3, None
Beep
Sets the button (excluding shutter) sound ON and OFF.
Volume
Adjusts the volume of the Shutter sound, startup
sound, operation sound and playback sound.
Frequency
50Hz
50HZ for Europe and Japan.
60Hz
60HZ for the U.S.
Auto
Adjusts the frequency to the site.
Media Format
AVI
Selects the AVI video format.
MOV
Selects the MOV video format.
Auto Power Off
[1 min.]
For power conservation, the camera automatically
enters the standby mode after it has been idle for the
selected period of time. (Press any key to resume.)
[3 min.]
[5 min.]
[Off]
The camera remains on when idle.
1) Press the Menu button.
2) Press the Up/Down button to select ‘White Balance’.
3) Press the OK/Right button to enter the submenu.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select an option.
5) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Camera Settings
The general settings of your camera can be easily changed by using the Camera Settings menu
options.
To access the Camera Settings menu:
1) Press the Menu button.
2) Press the Right button to select the Camera Settings.
The general Camera Settings includes the following menu options:
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Periodical Capture
5s [5 sec.]
10s [10 sec.]
30s [30 sec.]
60s [60 sec.]
[Off]
Date & Time
Sets the date and time.
Language
Select a language for display menus and other information.
TV Mode
You can review images on a television with an AV cable.
[NTSC]
America, Japan, Taiwan and others
[PAL]
China, Europe, Oceania, and others
USB
You can review images on a television with an AV cable.
Computer
Select when the camera is connected to your computer.
Printer
Select when the camera is connected to printer.
File Numbering
[Series]
Stores the most recently used file number regardless of
deleted files or a change of memory card. This is useful
for avoiding the file name duplication when images are
downloaded to a computer.
[Reset]
Resets file numbering each time the memory card is
changed.
Battery Type
To ensure the camera displays battery level correctly, set the type to
match the batteries used. Carbon-Zinc batteries are not recommended.
[Alkaline]
When using Alkaline batteries.
[NiMH]
When using NiMH batteries.
[Lithium]
When using Lithium batteries.
[Oxyride]
When using Oxyride batteries.
Format Memory
Card
[Format]
You can use the Format Memory Card menu to delete all of the content
that is currently on your camera’s memory card or internal memory.
Keep in mind that formatting the memory card or internal memory
will permanently delete all of the content on your camera’s memory
card or internal memory. 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.
Start-Up Image
Allows you to turn off/on the image that appears by default on the LCD
screen every time the camera is powered on.
Default Setting
Resets the entire menu and button operation settings to the initial
Factory Default Settings.
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Playback Mode
Item
Description
1
Playback Icon. Indicates that the camera is in Playback Mode.
2
Date and time when the file was created
3
File number
4
Histogram
5
File name, file size, shutter speed, and aperture value
6
White Balance
7
Flash off
8
Image Size
9
Displays the shooting mode
10
Light exposure, ISO settings
10
The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you’ve already taken
with your camera.
When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Capture mode by default.
Press the Playback button to open the Playback Mode.
The latest captured image appears on the LCD screen. If there are no images stored, a
message (No File) appears.
LCD ICONS AND DESCRIPTION
The following icons appear on the LCD display in Playback Mode.
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SELECTING AND VIEWING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
When the camera is in Playback Mode, press the Left/Right button to preview the next/previous
recorded files. You can also select any of the following options.
Enlarging a Photo
To magnify and enlarge a captured photo:
1) Press the Playback button to enter Playback Mode.
2) Press the Left/ Right button to scroll and select the image you want to enlarge.
3) Use the Zoom lever to Zoom In (T) and then Zoom Out (W) on the image.
4) Press the four-directional pad to navigate Up/Down/Right/Left within the magnified photo.
5) Use the zoom lever to zoom back to the full size image.
Playing a Video
To view a video clip:
1) Press the Playback button to enter Playback Mode.
2) Press the Left/ Right button to scroll and select the video you want to playback.
3) Press the Up button to start playing the video.
4) Press the Left/Right button to fast forward/rewind the playing video.
5) Press the Menu button to stop playing the video.
THUMBNAIL VIEW
Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View.
The images on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction
buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails.
1) Press the Playback button to enter Playback Mode.
2) Slide the Zoom lever to W to enter the Thumbnail View. A maximum of nine files
displayed on the screen.
are
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Press the Up/Down/Left/Right button
3)
to scroll and select the image you wish to view.
4) Press the OK button to enlarge the selected image full size.
Once full size, photos can be enlarged and videos can be viewed.
DELETING FILES
While in the Playback Mode, you can delete captured photos and videos from your camera
through the Delete menu.
Note: Images that are protected and locked cannot be deleted. First unlock the image(s) then
select the desired delete option.
Remember: You can also delete captured images by pressing the Delete button while in the
Photo/Video Capture Modes.
To quickly delete a selected file:
1) Press the Playback button to enter Playback Mode.
2) Press the Right/Left button to select a file.
Press the Delete button while in Playback Mode to enter the Delete menu.
3) The ‘Delete this file?’ menu appears.
Select ‘Yes’ to delete the selected file, or ‘No’ to exit the menu without deleting. Press the
OK button to confirm your selection.
Note: If you chose ‘Yes’, the selected image is deleted. The next image then appears with
the delete options. You can continue to delete additional captured images or select ‘No’ to
exit the Delete menu.
To delete a single file or all files:
1) Press the Playback button to enter Playback Mode.
2) Press the Right/Left button to select a file.
3) Press the Menu button, then press the Up/Down button to highlight ‘Delete’.
4) Press the OK button to enter the Delete menu.
5) To delete a single file (the selected image as seen on the LCD screen), select ‘Single’ then
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press OK.
The ‘Delete this file?’ menu appears.
Select ‘Yes’ to delete the selected file, or ‘No’ to exit the menu without deleting. Press the
OK button to confirm your selection.
Note: If you chose ‘Yes’, the selected image is deleted. The next image then appears with
the delete options. You can continue to delete additional captured images or select ‘No’ to
exit the Delete menu.
6) To delete all unlocked files (both photos and videos), select ‘All’ then press OK. You will be
asked to reconfirm. Select ‘Yes’ to proceed and delete all files, or ‘No’ to exit the menu
without deleting. Press the OK button to confirm your selection.
OPTIONS FOR PLAYBACK AND EDITING
When the camera is in Playback mode, press the Left/Right button to preview the Next/Previous
recorded files. Press the Menu button to select any of the following options.
Protecting files
Pictures and videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion
or alteration being made to the files. This prevents selected files from accidental removal.
To protect files:
1) Press the Playback button to enter Playback Mode.
2) Press the Right/Left button to select a file.
3) Press the Menu button and then press the Up/Down button to select ‘Protect’.
4) Select whether to protect ‘Single/Lock All Images/Unlock All Images’ then press the OK
button to confirm.
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Slide Show
The Slide Show option sets the time interval for presenting a series of captured images and video
files (first frame only).
To play a Slide Show:
1) Press the Playback button to enter Playback Mode.
2) Press the Menu button and then press the Up/Down button to select ‘Slide Show’.
3) Change the slideshow settings.
Use the four-way control to set one of the following slideshow effects:
Applies a transition effect from left to right.
Applies a transition effect from upper-left side to lower-right side.
Applies a horizontal transition effect.
Applies a vertical transition effect.
Applies a horizontal transition effect by intersecting an image.
You can set the interval between 1/3/5/10 seconds.
4) Select whether you want to repeat the Slide Show.
5) Select ‘Start’ and press the OK button to play the Slide Show.
DPOF
The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) setting allows you to select images on the memory card
for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely
convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct print
function compatible printer.
To set up DPOF:
1) Press the Playback button to enter Playback Mode.
2) Press the Right/Left button to select a file.
3) Press the Menu button and then press the Up/Down button to select ‘DPOF’.
4) Press the OK button and then press the Up/Down button to select ‘Single/All/Reset’.
5) Press the OK button to confirm.
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Copy to Card
Mode
Description
Normal
No effect is added to the image.
Red Eye Removal
Reduces red eye in captured images.
B/W
Converts image to black & white.
Sepia
Recorded image isd stored in a sepia tone.
Negative
Colors become the opposite of what they were in the original image.
Mosaic
Applies a mosaic tile effect to the image.
Vivid Red
The image becomes reddish.
Vivid Green
The image becomes greenish.
Vivid Blue
The image becomes bluish.
Captured images saved to your camera’s internal memory can be transferred to an SD Memory
Card. Make sure you have installed the SD Memory card properly.
To set up copy to card:
1) Press the Playback button to enter Playback Mode.
2) Press the Right/Left button to select a file.
3) Press the Menu button and then press the Up/Down button to select ‘Copy to Card’.
4) Press the OK button and then press the Up/Down button to select ‘Single/All’. Press the OK
button to confirm.
5) You will then be asked to reconfirm. Press the Up/Down button to select ‘Yes/No’ and then
press the OK button to confirm.
Color Effect
You can add special effects to your captured images.
To add a special color effect to an image:
1) Press the Playback button to enter Playback Mode.
2) Press the Right/Left button to select a file.
3) Press the Menu button and then press the Up/Down button to select ‘Color Effect’.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select the effect.
5) Press the OK button to confirm and save the image as a new file.
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Rotate
Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you’ve taken with your camera.
To rotate a photo:
1) Press the Playback button to enter Playback Mode.
2) Press the Right/Left button to select a file.
3) Press the Menu button and then press the Up/Down button to select ‘Rotate’.
4) Press the OK button and then press the Up/Down button to select ‘Rotate/Save/Back’.
5) To rotate, select ‘Rotate’ then press the OK button repeatedly.
The photo rotates 90 degrees clockwise each time you press the OK button.
Once you have finished rotating the image, select ‘Save’ then press the OK button to
confirm. The selected image is shown rotated in the Play
Note: To exit the Rotate menu at any time, select ‘Back’ and press the OK button.
Resize
The Resize option changes an image file to a smaller size, and overwrites the image file or saves
it as another new file.
To resize an image:
1) Press the Playback button to enter Playback Mode.
2) Press the Right/Left button to select a file.
3) Press the Menu button and then press the Up/Down button to select ‘Resize’.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select the target image size to which you want to reduce.
5) Press the OK button to confirm.
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Voice Memo
The Voice Memo feature inserts a voice annotation to a selected image file.
To record a Voice Memo:
1) Press the Playback button to enter Playback Mode.
2) Press the Right/Left button to select the image you want to add a voice memo.
3) Press the Menu button and then press the Up/Down button to select ‘Voice Memo’.
4) Select ‘Add’ and then press the OK button to enter the Voice Memo.
5) Press the OK button to start your voice recording.
6) Press the OK button to stop recording.
Note: A microphone icon appears on the captured image once you have completed the Voice
Memo recording.
To play back a Voice Memo:
1) Press the Up button to play the Voice Memo.
Press the Up button again to pause and press once again to continue playing.
2) Press the Menu button to exit the Voice Memo playback.
Startup Image
The Startup Image feature sets the welcome screen when the camera is powering on.
To select a Startup Image:
1) Press the Playback button to enter Playback Mode.
2) Press the Right/Left button to select a file.
3) Press the Menu button and then press the Up/Down button to select ‘Startup Image’.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select ‘Yes/No’.
Select ‘Yes’ and then press the OK button to set the selected photo as the Startup Image.
Select ‘No’ and then press the OK button to exit the Startup Image menu without selecting
the image.
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Photo Frame
The Photo Frame feature allows you to choose from a selection of frames and add the frame to
your image.
1) Press the Playback button to enter Playback Mode.
2) Press the Right/Left button to select a file.
3) Press the Menu button and then press the Up/Down button to select ‘Photo Frame’.
4) Press the Up/Down button to scroll through the photo frame options.
5) Press the OK button to select and set the photo frame.
The image is saved as a new file.
Printing Images
In addition to printing images by connecting the camera to a printer via a computer or bringing the
memory card (if available) to a photo-processing center, you can choose to print using PictBridge.
You can directly print images by connecting your camera to a PictBridge- compatible printer
without using a computer.
To print images from a PictBridge-compatible printer:
1) Open the USB/AV port cover.
2) Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera.
3) Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your printer.
4) Turn on the printer. Wait until it finishes starting up and is ready to print.
5) Turn on the camera.
6) Select ‘Printer’ and wait for the connection.
7) Select one of the following options:
To print one image at a time, select ‘Print Select’, and press the Right/Left button to
select an image.
To print all images at a time, select ‘Print All’.
To print all images (shown by thumbnails) at a time, select ‘Print Index’.
8) Press the OK button to confirm.
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Connecting the Digital Camera to an HDTV
The digital camera has and HDMI port to use your larger HDTV screen in place of the camera’s
LCD screen. On plugging the HDMI cable (purchased separately) to the digital camera’s HDMI
slot and to the TV, the LCD screen turns blank.
Use the digital camera normally to capture and playback photos and videos.
The images will appear on the TV instead of on the camera’s LCD screen.
Note: The only limitation of using the TV screen is that the digital camera is now not portable.
To connect to an HDTV with an HDMI Cable (purchased separately):
1) Connect the digital camera to an HDTV with the HDMI cable (purchased separately) by
inserting the smaller end of the cable into the HD slot of the camera, and the larger end into
the HDMI port on the television.
2) Power on the HDTV and the digital camera, and select the appropriate HDMI source from
your television menu settings.
3) Set the TV format on the camera to suit the TV format of your TV set (NTSC or PAL).
4) When the camera is set to Video or Photo Capture mode, you can preview what you would
like to record on the HDTV screen and view the recording on the HDTV.
5) When the digital camera is set to Playback mode, you can review all the captured photos
and videos on the HDTV.
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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) WINDOWS OS: The Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager Installer window appears. If the
window does not appear, open the application’s CD/DVD drive and click on “Setup.exe” to
launch the installer.
3) MAC OS: Click the icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experience™
Image Manager.
4) If you do not have internet access at the time of inserting the CD-ROM, connect to the
internet and then click the “Install Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager” button to begin the
installation.
Note: If you do not have Internet access, you can still download media from the camera. Click the
“How to transfer photos and videos from my camera to my computer” button for instructions.
5) If you have Internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens, choose your
language and click “Next” to open the next window.
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6) Select your camera model from the list and click “Next” to open the next window.
7) Click “Next” to confirm your camera model selection and to install the application.
8) Please wait while the application is being installed on your computer.
9) Please review the license terms.
WINDOWS OS and MAC OS: Click the “I accept the terms of this license agreement” and
then click “Next” to continue.
10) WINDOWS OS only: Let the “Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager” installer create the
folder to where the program will be installed, and then click “Install”.
11) Please wait while the application continues the installation process on your computer.
On Macintosh: If needed, please follow instructions to install the Adobe® Flash® Player.
12) WINDOWS OS: Click the “Close” button when the installation is complete.
Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager” to open the application.
13) MAC OS: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete.
Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager” to open the application.
14) If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager from the
Programs (WINDOWS OS) or Applications (MAC OS) menu on your computer.
Connecting the Camera to the Computer
You can connect the camera to a PC or notebook to transfer, view, print, or edit files.
1) Open the USB port cover.
2) Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camera to your computer.
Connect the smaller end of the cable to your camera and the other end to the computer’s
available USB port.
3) Power the camera ON.
4) Select ‘Computer’ and wait for the connection.
The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few seconds
until the computer recognizes the device.
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Getting Photos and Videos from the Camera to the Computer
An SD card needs to be installed. 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.
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.
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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”
from the menu option or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application’s Home screen.
Transferring Images from the Camera to the Computer Manually
TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: WINDOWS OS
1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer.
2) MSDC appears on the LCD.
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. Optionally, 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 cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on
their way to your computer.
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TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: MACINTOSH OS
1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer.
2) MSDC appears on the LCD.
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. Optionally, 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 cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on
their way to your computer.
TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: APPLE IPAD
Note: Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the iPad.
Apple iPad Camera Connection:
For models that are compatible with the iPad, photos and videos can be imported from your
digital camera to your iPad by following either one of the options below:
1) Connecting your digital camera to your iPad using an iPad Camera Connector:
Plug the Camera Connector into the dock connector port on your iPad, and then attach your
digital camera using a USB cable (included) to the Camera Connector.
Note: The iPad Camera Connector is not included. This item may be purchased separately.
2) Using an iPad SD Card Reader:
Connect the SD Card Reader to your iPad, then insert your digital camera's SD Memory
card into the slot to import photos and videos directly from your camera's SD card.
Note: The iPad SD Card Reader is not included. This item may be purchased separately.
After you make the connection, your iPad automatically opens the ‘Photos’ application. This
allows you to choose which photos and videos to import and to organize them into albums.
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Camera Maintenance
Sakar US
Sakar International
Attention: Service Department
195 Carter Drive
Edison, NJ
08817
Sakar UK/Europe
Attention: Service Department
2D, Siskin Parkway East
4020 Middlemarch Business
Park
Coventry, CV3 4PE
Sakar Australia
Return faulty camera to the
Refund Counter at the store
where purchased
The digital camera is a delicate device. Please handle your camera with care to avoid damaging it.
Do not expose your camera to heat sources.
Do not use you camera in wet or moist conditions.
Sakar Warranty Card
This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. Products
that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or
workmanship will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year from the time
of purchase.
What Is Not Covered By Warranty:
Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or
malfunctions from other than normal use, including but limited to, repair by unauthorized parties,
tampering, modification or accident.
What To Do When Service Is Required:
When returning your defective product (postage pre-paid) for service, your package should
include:
1) Copy of original bill of sale.
2) A detailed written description of the problem.
3) Your return address and telephone number (Daytime).
MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW:
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Technical Support
For technical support issues please visit our website at www.vivitar.com. You can find manuals,
software and FAQ’s at the website. Can’t find what you are looking for? E-mail us at
support@vivitar.com and one of our technical support team members will answer your
questions. For phone support in the US please call 1-800-592-9541, in the UK call 0800 917 4831,
in Australia call 1800-006-614. If you would like to call from anywhere else, please visit
www.vivitar.com for your local toll free number.
Troubleshooting
Q: I have taken photos and selected the “Get Images” button. I get a message that the
images were successfully transferred but the photos do not appear on my computer.
What do I do?
First ensure that you have in fact taken photos. Press the Shutter button to take some sample
photos and then try downloading them again.
With test photos, if the camera's power is 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's power is 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's power is 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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If your camera cannot operate normally, see the additional frequently encountered technical
Problem
Cause
Solution
The camera
cannot power
on.
There is no battery or the
batteries are not inserted
correctly.
Insert the batteries correctly.
The batteries have no power.
Replace the batteries.
The battery
power is
draining
quickly.
The external temperature is
extremely low.
--
Many shots are being captured
in dark places, requiring a
flash.
--
The batteries or
camera is
warm.
The camera or flash was used
continuously over a long period
of time.
--
The LCD
screen is black.
The lens cover is on.
Remove the lens cover.
No image is
displayed on
the screen and
the camera
beeped three
The lens cover is on.
Remove the lens cover.
I cannot adjust
the flash mode.
The flash is closed.
Open the flash.
The flash does
not fire.
The camera flash is turned off.
Set the flash to Auto Flash.
The light source is
sufficient.
--
Even though the
flash fired, the
image is dark.
The distance to the subject is
greater than the flash's effective
range.
Get closer to the subject and shoot.
The image is
too bright or
too dark.
The exposure is excessive or
inadequate.
Reset exposure compensation.
I cannot format a
memory card.
The memory card is writeprotected.
Remove the write protection.
End of the memory card life.
Insert a new memory card.
problems and solutions listed below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest service center
or technical support.
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I cannot
download
images from the
camera to my
computer.
The free space on the hard disk of
your computer is insufficient.
Ensure that the hard disk has enough
space for running Windows and that the
drive for loading image files has free
spac
e equal to or greater than the
memory card in the camera.
There is no power being
supplied to the camera.
Replace the batteries.
The camera
does not shoot
even when
pressing the
Shutter button.
The batteries are running low.
Replace the batteries.
The camera is not in
Capture mode.
Switch to Capture mode.
The Shutter button was not
pressed all the way down.
Press the Shutter button all the way down.
The internal memory or memory
card does not have any free
space.
Load a new card or delete unwanted
files.
The flash is recharging.
Wait until the flash mode icon, indicated
on the screen, stops flashing.
The camera does not recognize
the memory card.
Format the memory card before the initial
use or before using with another camera.
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