Vivitar ViviCam T022 User Manual

ViviCam T022 Digital Camera

User Manual

Please read this manual carefully before connecting or operating the digital camera.

Keep this manual for future reference.

© 2012 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2

General Safety Information .......................................................................................................... 2

Product Features .......................................................................................................................... 3

What’s Included in Your Camera Package ................................................................................... 4

Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 5

Initial Camera Setup ..................................................................................................................... 6

Main Camera Modes ................................................................................................................... 11

Camera Technical Specifications ................................................................................................ 12

Computer System Requirements ............................................................................................... 13

Powering the Camera On/Off ..................................................................................................... 14

Taking Photos ............................................................................................................................. 15

Changing Camera Mode ............................................................................................................ 16

Navigating the Menus................................................................................................................. 16

Photo Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 17

Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 36

Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 43

Video Playback Mode ................................................................................................................. 56

Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 61

Connecting the Camera to the Computer ................................................................................... 62

Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer .............................................. 63

Get Started! ................................................................................................................................ 64

Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually .............................................. 64

Camera Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 65

Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 66

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 66

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and
videos is included with your camera.

Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.

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

Note: Your camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.
SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.

General Safety Information

1) The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed over the product. Dry location use only.

2) Danger of explosion exists if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.

3) Keep the video camera clean and never store it next to a heat source or in dirty, humid or
wet places. Keep it out of direct sunlight.

4) Press the video camera buttons gently. Pressing them or the screen too hard can damage
the video camera.

5) Do not use the video camera in an extremely dry environment, as this can lead to static
discharge, which can damage the video camera.

6) Do not subject the product to harsh impacts. Do not drop the appliance. This may result in
damage to the product.

7) Do not attempt to dismantle or repair this unit yourself. Repairs should only be performed by
qualified personnel.

8) Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

9) Remove the battery and disconnect the camera from the PC before cleaning.

10) Use a dry soft cloth to clean this appliance.

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11) Care is required for the use of this apparatus in tropical and/or moderate climates.

12) This product is not intended for commercial use. Household Use Only.

13) In order to prevent program failure, never disconnect the camera suddenly from a PC during
the transfer.

Product Features

 Digital Video Resolutions - 640x480 Pixels (VGA), 320x240 Pixels (QVGA).
 8 Digital Camera Resolutions:

4000X3000(12M)4:3,3648x2736(10M),3264X2448(8M)4:3,3648x2048(7MP)16:9HD,2592x19
44(5MP)4:3,2048x1536(3MP) 4:3,1920x1080(2MP)16:9HD,640X480(VGA)4:3

 2.2” (5.57cm) Preview screen
 4x Digital Zoom Function
 Anti-Shake
 Face Detect
 Multi Snapshots (6 pcs)
 SD memory card slot compatible with memory card up to 32GB
 Built in Auto Flash
 Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software for managing and enhancing your photos,

printing, sending

 Photos by e-mails and much more
 Self Timer

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What’s Included in Your Camera Package

1. Digital Camera

2. USB cable

3. Vivitar Experience Image Manager
Software Installation CD

4. Wrist Strap

5. Easy Guide

Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included.

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Parts of the Camera

1. Power Button

13. Microphone

2. Shutter Button

14. Flash

3. LCD Screen

15. USB Slot

4. Self Timer LED

16. Tripod Mount

5. W / Zoom Out

17. Digital Lens

6. T / Zoom In

18. Battery Compartment

7. MODE Button

19. SD Memory Card Slot

8. SET Button

20. MACRO Switch

9. Scene / Left Button

21. Wrist Strap Connector

10. Flash / Up / Slide Show Button

22. Speaker

11. Delete / Right Button

23. Flash Charging LED

12. ViviLink / Down Button

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Initial Camera Setup

Installing the Batteries

Installing the Memory Card

 Insert 3 AAA (1.5V) batteries.

Alkaline batteries recommended
(not included).

 SD Memory card (up to 32GB)

needed for normal use.

Turning On the Camera

Using the Camera

Selecting
the modes

Accessing
the menu

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

camera setup.

Powering the Camera ON

1) Batteries
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to
the polarity shown inside the battery compartment.
Use 3 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. (Batteries not included.)

Note:

 Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period.
 Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.
 Some features, such as Flash, will not work if the battery power level is low.
 When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camera will

automatically turn off a few seconds later.

 Rechargeable batteries not recommended.
 The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below:

Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power

2) SD Card
Make sure an 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.

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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.

3) Power On

Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.

NOTE:

1) Limited internal memory is provided for test images. The images will be deleted when

the camera’s power is turned off or if the batteries are removed. Please download the

images before turning off.

2) If there is a photo in the internal memory when you insert the card into your camera, a

“Copy to card” message will appear on the LCD with ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ options. On selecting
‘Yes’ the photo will now be copied to your card.

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3) Formatting will delete all data on the SD memory card including protected data.

4) Don’t remove the SD card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it
unusable.

5) When your card is full, download the media on the SD card to your PC and delete the
photos and videos from it in order to continue using your camera to take more high
quality photos and videos.

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 by pressing the UP and DOWN
direction control buttons. Then 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.

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 by pressing the RIGHT and LEFT direction control buttons to
choose the specific setting and the UP and DOWN buttons to change each setting.
Once you have completed setting the time and date, press the SET button to confirm the
selection and move to the next part of the camera setup.

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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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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 will appear on the LCD screen while record is in progress.
To stop the record, press the Shutter button again. The video will be automatically saved to
your camera’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the 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 MODE button twice 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 5 Mega Pixels

Image Resolution

4000x3000(12M), 3648 x 2736(10M), 3264 x2448(8M) ,
3648x2048 (HD 7M), 2592x1944 (5M), 2048 x1536 (3M),
1920x1080 (HD 2M), 640x480pixels(VGA)

Video Resolution

640x480 VGA, 320x240 QVGA

File Format

JPEG (Photo) /AVI (Video)

Internal Memory

1 Test Photo Use Only

External Memory

SD Card (up to 32GB)

LCD Display

5.57cm/2.2 Inch TFT Preview Screen; Flip LCD 180

Lens

f=6.8 mm F2.8

Zoom

4X Digital Zoom

Exposure

-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV

White Balance

Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent , Incandescent

ISO

Auto / 100 / 200 / 400

Scene

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

Flash

No Flash, Forced On, Auto Flash, Red Eye Reduction

Self-Timer

2, 5 or 10 second delay

Face Detect

Yes

Print Photos

Yes

Microphone

Yes

Macro

Yes, Manual Switch

Interface

USB 2.0

System Requirements

Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7 ;
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above

Battery

3 * AAA (1.5V) batteries

Working Temperature

0~40C

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Computer System Requirements

WINDOWS OS

To be able to download photos and videos to your PC using the Vivitar Experience Image
Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration:

 Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7
 Pentium® 4 processor (or above)

 1 GB of RAM, with 250 MB of free hard disk space

 16-bit Color monitor, 1024 X 768 recommended screen resolution
 CD-ROM Drive
 QuickTime® 6 or higher
 Microsoft® Internet Explorer 7 or higher
 Windows Media Player 10 or higher
 DirectX 9 or higher

 Internet connection required

MACINTOSH OS

To be able to download photos and videos to your Macintosh using the Vivitar Experience Image
Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration:

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

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Powering the Camera On/Off

 Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. If your camera

comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use.

 Make sure 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

Press the Power button to turn your camera ON.

 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.

Note: Your digital camera also has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off your
camera after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle. The Auto Power Off settings
can be set from the Auto Power Off settings menu (in either Photo Capture Mode or Video
Capture Mode).

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Taking Photos

1) To take a picture, aim your camera as desired.

2) Hold the camera steady and press the Shutter button to take the photo.

3) There will be a short delay while the camera saves the JPEG photo to the memory.

After each photo is taken (when the camera return to icon mode) the number of photos left to
shoot at the selected resolution is displayed on the top left of the LCD screen.
 When the camera's memory (photo capacity) is full, the LCD screen will display a message -

“Memory Full, Insert a SD memory card to Transfer and Take More Than One Test Photos!”

 Download the photos to your computer using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software

as described below in the section “Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your
Computer” and then delete them from your SD card or insert another SD card to continue
taking more photos.

NOTE: This camera needs a SD memory card to operate normally. The limited internal memory
allows you to take very few test photos that will be erased when the camera turn off.

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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.

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

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 buttons to scroll between the various menus for

the current mode.

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

4) Press the SET button to confirm and save 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 MODE button to exit the menus and return to the previous

screen.

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Photo 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) Press the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired.

Note: The actual shape of the zoom buttons may vary per camera model.

You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom.

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

3) Click the Shutter button to take the picture.

4) The picture will automatically be saved to the camera’s internal memory (limit one photo) or

SD memory card.

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Taking a Self Portrait Picture

You can also capture your photos using the flip screen which opens to 180 degrees.

1) Before taking the photo, ensure that the Macro Switch on the side of the camera is up and in
the ON position . The flower icon will appear on the LCD display.

2) When you would like to quickly include yourself in the photo, simply flip the LCD display up

and hold the camera steady facing towards you at arm’s length (30~45cm).

3) Make sure you can see yourself on the LCD screen.

4) Look at the camera lens.

5) Click the Shutter button to take the picture.

It’s as easy as twist and shoot!

NOTE: Self Portrait photos taken without Macro mode ON may not be properly focused.

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Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

Button

Function

Left

Scene Selection – Opens the Scene menu

Up

Flash Options – Toggles the Flash options appearing on the LCD

Right

Delete – Opens the ‘Delete This Photo’ option and allows you to view and

delete the last photo taken

Down

ViviLink – Opens the ViviLink for Photos menu

Other

Shutter

Captures the photo

SET

 Opens the menu options for Photo Capture Mode
 Saves your selected menu option

Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT
direction control buttons.

MODE

 Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode and

Playback Mode

 Exits the menu screen

T

Zooms In

W

Zooms Out

Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons:

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Flash Options

Flash Type

Description

Forced Off (Default)

 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 or Red-Eye Reduction.

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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.

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 turn off MACRO mode: Slide the MACRO Switch down to the mountain icon .
 When MACRO is OFF, the mountain icon appears on the LCD display.

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Macro Switch /

MACRO ON:
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 (15
~ 30 cm). 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 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 and Face Detect.

 To Turn the Macro mode OFF: Slide the Macro Switch down to the mountain icon .

Hide/Show the LCD Icons

The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired.

1) Hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to hide the display of the icons on the screen.

2) Press the MODE button again to redisplay the icons on the screen.

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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 let 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 Scene menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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 Image Resolution

menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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 Image Quality

menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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.

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.

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

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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 Anti-Shake menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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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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.

To turn MACRO Mode OFF: Push the Macro Switch on the side of the camera down 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 Face Detect menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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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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 White Balance

menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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.

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 Color Effect menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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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Multi SnapShots Menu

When enabled, the Multi SnapShots feature allows you to take six 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 Multi SnapShots

menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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 Image Sharpness

menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

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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 Light Exposure

menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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.

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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.

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 ISO menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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
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 Metering menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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 Language menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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

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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 Date/Time menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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 Date/Time menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the “Date Setup” menu option,

then press the SET button to select the option.

4) The “Date Setup” submenu will open.

5) Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT navigation buttons.

6) For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN navigation buttons to set the date and time.

7) When you have finished setting the date and time, press the SET button to save your

settings and return to the previous mode.

8) Press the MODE button to exit the menu without saving your settings 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.

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 Silent Mode 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 to select and save 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 MODE 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.

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 Auto Power Off menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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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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 Frequency menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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.
Note: Restoring factory defaults or formatting the camera may result in the loss of data.
Please ensure you have backed up your images before you attempt this. Note: Restoring factory defaults or formatting the player may result in the loss of data. Please ensure you have backed up all important files before you attempt this Note: Restoring factory
defaults or formatting the player may result in the loss of data. Please ensure you have backed up
all important files before you attempt this

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 Format Memory

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Card menu.

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

4) To exit without formatting the card, select ‘Cancel’ and press the SET button.

5) To proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET button.

You will be asked to confirm the formatting of the memory card.

 Select “No” to exit without formatting.
 Select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin the format.

The memory card will be completely formatted.

Firmware (Factory Default Settings) 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 Firmware 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 the resetting to the factory default settings.
 Select “No” to exit the menu and return to the previous mode without resetting to the

default settings.

 Select “Yes” and press the SET button to proceed with the reset.

You will then automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital
camera settings set to the Factory Default Settings.

Note: After RESETTING to the default settings, it is recommended to select your system
Language, Date/Time and ViviLink for Photos and Videos. If you do not, the next time your
camera is powered on, you will be prompted to define those settings.

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Photo Playback Mode

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 Photo Capture mode by default.
 Press the MODE button twice 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.

Viewing Photos on Your Camera

1) Select your Photo:
 Once in Playback Mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the

images on your camera’s memory card until you find the image you would like to view.

 Each captured image (video and photo) is displayed on the LCD screen.
 Photos appear with a ‘JPG’ icon on the top left of the LCD screen.

2) Zooming In/Out of your selected Photo:
 Press the T / Zoom In button to Zoom In and magnify the selected photo.

Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to navigate around the photo.

 Press the W/Zoom Out button to Zoom Out of the selected photo.

Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to navigate around the photo.

Thumbnail View

Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View.
The images on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction
buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails.

1) Press the W/Zoom Out button.

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

2) Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to scroll and select the image you

wish to view.

3) Press the SET button to enlarge the selected image full size.

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Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons

Quick Function Button

Function

Left

Displays the PREVIOUS image

Up

Views all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3, 5 or 10 second
intervals. To exit the Slide Show, press any button.

Right

Displays the NEXT image

Down

ViviLink – Opens the ViviLink for Photos menu

Other

W/Zoom out

Opens Thumbnail View
 To Navigate in the Thumbnail View: press the UP / DOWN /

LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons

 To select a JPG in the Thumbnail View: press the SET button

SET

 Opens the menu options for Photo Playback Mode
 Saves your selected menu option

Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons.

Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.

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Photo Playback Mode Menus

The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Photo Playback Mode:

Delete Menu

While in the Playback Mode, you can delete pictures from your camera through the Delete menu.

1) Select the photo you would like to delete.

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

3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Delete menu.

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

5) To delete the selected photo:

Select “Delete This Photo?” and press SET button.
You will be asked to confirm the deletion of the photo.

 If you would like to proceed with deleting the current image: select ‘Yes’ and press the

SET button to confirm. The photo will be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to
the Playback mode.

 If you do not want to delete the current image, select ‘No’ and press the SET button. The

photo will not be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback mode.

6) To delete all the images (videos and photos) you have saved on your SD Memory card:

Select ‘Delete All Images’ and press the SET button.

 If you would like to proceed with deleting all the videos and photos, select ‘Yes’ and press

the SET button to confirm.

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All of your images will be permanently deleted.
A blank ‘No Files Exist’ screen will appear.
Press the MODE button to exit the ‘No Files Exist’ screen and return to Photo Capture
mode.
Remember: All images will be deleted except images that are Protected/Locked. To
delete a locked image, first unlock the image, then select delete.

 If you do not want to delete all of your videos and photos, select ‘No’ and press the SET

button. All images will remain on your SD card and you will exit the menu and return to
the Playback mode.

ViviLink for Photos 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) Select the photo you to which you would like to add a ViviLink

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 ViviLink menu.

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

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

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

7) An icon will appear on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site when you return

to the Playback display.

8) 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).

9) 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.

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

11) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

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Rotate Menu

Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you’ve taken with your camera.

1) Select the photo you would like to rotate.

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 Rotate menu.

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

5) Press the SET button to select and save the desired option.

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

Crop Image Menu

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

1) View the photo you would like to crop.

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 ‘Crop’ menu.

4) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the Crop option.

5) Press the SET button to select and open the Crop option.

6) The Crop window opens on the selected picture.

7) To define the desired crop area:

- Use the W/T Zoom buttons on the camera to increase or decrease the Crop box size.

- Use the directional buttons to move the Crop box up, down, right or left.

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

If you would like to exit without cropping, press the SET 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 image to your

memory card.

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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) View the photo you would like to protect/lock.

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 Protect/Lock

menu.

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

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

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

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) 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.

9) Remember that you cannot delete or edit photos while they are locked.

Print This Photo 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 Print This Photo

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) Connect the USB cable provided in the package from the camera to the Pictbridge port of

the printer.

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

9) 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 Slide Show of all the pictures taken with your camera by pressing the UP Quick
Function button while in Playback mode. The Slide Show menu allows you to set the interval
length of time that each picture will display during the slide show.

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 Slide Show menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) While in Playback mode, press the UP Quick Function button to initiate the slide show.

9) Press any button to exit the slide show and return to the previous mode.

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Video Capture Mode

The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camera.
When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Photo Capture Mode.
Press the MODE button once to access the Video Capture Mode.

Taking a Video

1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you
would like to capture.

2) Click the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to better set the camera display if

desired.
Note: The actual shape of these buttons may vary per camera model.
You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom.

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

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 record is in progress.

5) To STOP the video record, press the Shutter button again.

6) The video will automatically be saved to the camera’s memory or SD card.

7) You can also capture your videos using the Flip Screen.

When you would like to quickly and easily include yourself in the video, simply flip the LCD
display out and hold the camera facing towards you. Make sure you can see yourself within
the scene on the LCD screen, look at the lens, then click the Shutter button to begin
recording.
It’s as easy as twist and shoot!

NOTE: Before taking the video, ensure that the Macro Switch on the side of the camera is
up and in the ON position . The flower icon will appear on the LCD display.

Videos using the Flip screen without Macro mode ON may not be properly focused.

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Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

Quick Function Button

Function

Left

Scene Selection - Opens the Scene menu

Up

Light Exposure – Opens the Light Exposure menu

Right

Delete - Opens the ‘Delete This Video’ option and allows you

to view and delete the last video taken as well as previously
captured videos

Down

ViviLink - Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu

Other

Shutter

STARTS/STOPS the video capture

SET

 Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode
 Saves your selected menu option

Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons.

MODE

 Toggles between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture

Mode, and Playback Mode

 Exits the menu screen

T

Zooms In

W

Zooms Out

Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.

Macro Switch /

See Photo Capture Mode ‘Macro Mode Switch’ section for details.

Hide/Show the LCD Icons

The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired.

1) Hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to hide the display of the icons on the screen.

2) Press the MODE button again to redisplay the icons on the screen.

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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 scene settings that let your camera to 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 Scene menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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 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 larger size 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 Image Size menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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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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 Image Quality

menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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 White Balance

menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

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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.

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 Color Effect menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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 Image Sharpness

menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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.

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 Light Exposure menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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.

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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.

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 ISO menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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
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 Metering menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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 Language menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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

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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 Date/Time menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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 Date/Time menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the “Date Setup” menu option

then press the SET button to select the option.

4) The “Date Setup” submenu will open.

5) Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT navigation buttons.

6) For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN navigation buttons to set the date and time.

7) When you have finished setting the date and time, press the SET button to save your

settings and return to the previous mode.

8) Press the MODE button to exit the menu without saving your settings and return to your

previous screen.

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.

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

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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 flickering or 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 Frequency menu.

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

4) Press the SET button to select and save 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 MODE 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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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 Format Memory
Card menu.

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

4) To exit without formatting the card, select ‘Cancel’ and press the SET button.

5) To proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET button.
You will be asked to confirm the formatting of the memory card.

 Select “No” to exit without formatting.
 Select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin.

The memory card will be completely formatted.

Firmware (Factory Default Settings) 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 Firmware 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 the resetting to the factory default settings.

6) If you would like to proceed with the reset, select ‘Yes’ and press the SET button to confirm.
The settings will be reset.
You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital camera

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settings set to the Factory Default Settings.

7) If you would like to exit the format, select ‘No’ and press the SET button.
You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode.

Note: After RESETTING to the default settings, it is recommended to select your system
Language, Date/Time and ViviLink for Photos and Videos. If you do not, the next time your
camera is powered on, you will be prompted to define those settings.

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Video Playback Mode

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 Photo Capture mode by default.
 Press the MODE button twice 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.

Playing Videos on Your Camera

1) Select your Video:
 Once in Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the

images on your camera’s memory card until you find the video you would like to view.

 Each captured image (video and photo) is displayed on the LCD screen.
 Videos appear with an ‘AVI’ icon on the top left of the LCD screen.

2) Play your selected video:

 Press the Shutter button to START playing the video.
 Press the Shutter button again to PAUSE the video and to continue playing and pausing

as needed.

 To fully STOP the video and restore the icons to the LCD, press the UP button.
 While the Video is playing all the icons on the top section of the LCD disappear.

Thumbnail View

Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View.
The images on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction
buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails.

1) Press the W/Zoom Out button

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

2) Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to scroll and select the image you

wish to view.

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

Quick Function Button

Function

Left

Displays the PREVIOUS image

Up

STOPS a playing video

Right

Displays the NEXT image

Down

ViviLink - Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu

Other

Shutter

PLAYS and PAUSES a playing video

W/Zoom out

Opens Thumbnail View
 To Navigate in the Thumbnail View: press the UP / DOWN / LEFT /

RIGHT direction buttons

 To select a JPG in the Thumbnail View: press the SET button

SET

 Opens the menu options for Photo Playback Mode
 Saves your selected menu option

Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons.

4) Once the selected video is full size you can play and view the video.

Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons

Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.

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Video Playback Mode Menus

The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Video Playback Mode:

Delete Menu

While in the Playback Mode, you can delete videos from your camera through the Delete menu.

1) View the video you would like to delete.

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

3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Delete menu.

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

5) To delete the selected photo:

Select “Delete This Video?” and press SET button.
You will be asked to confirm the deletion of the photo.

 If you would like to proceed with deleting the current image: select ‘Yes’ and press the

SET button to confirm. The video will be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to
the Playback mode.

 If you do not want to delete the current image, select ‘No’ and press the SET button. The

video will not be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback mode.

6) To delete all the images (videos and photos) you have saved on your SD Memory card:

Select ‘Delete All Images’ and press the SET button.

 If you would like to proceed with deleting all the videos and photos, select ‘Yes’ and press

the SET button to confirm.
All of your images will be permanently deleted.
A blank ‘No Files Exist’ screen will appear.
Press the MODE button to exit the ‘No Files Exist’ screen and return to Photo Capture
mode.
Remember: All images will be deleted except images that are Protected/Locked. To

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delete a locked image, first unlock the image, then select delete.

 If you do not want to delete all of your videos and photos, select ‘No’ and press the SET

button. All images will remain on your SD card and you will exit the menu and return to
the Playback mode.

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) View the video to which you would like to add a ViviLink.

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 ViviLink menu.

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

5) Press the SET button to select and save the desired option.

6) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item

7) Press the MODE 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.

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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) View the video you would like to protect/lock.

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 Protect/Lock

menu.

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

5) Press the SET button to select and save the desired option.

6) Press the MODE button 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 locked videos.

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Installing the Software

You must be connected to the internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image
Manager software.

1) Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should

automatically open.

2) On PC: The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Installer window appears. If the window

does not appear, open the application’s CD/DVD drive and click on “Setup.exe” to launch
the installer.

3) On Macintosh: Click the icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experience

Image Manager.

4) If you do not have internet access at the time of inserting the CD-ROM, connect to the

internet and then click the “Install Vivitar Experience Image Manager” button to begin the

installation.

Note: If you do not have internet access, you can still download media from the camera. Click the
“How to transfer photos and videos from my camera to my computer” button for instructions.

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5) If you have internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens, choose your

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

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

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

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

9) Please review the license terms.

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

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

the program will be installed, and then click “Install”.

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

12) On PC: Click the “Close” button when the installation is complete.

Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application.

13) On Macintosh: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete.

Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application.

14) If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager from the

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

Connecting the Camera to the Computer

1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer.

2) Power the camera ON.

3) The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few seconds

until the computer recognizes the device.

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Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your 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.

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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Get Started!

Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, you can:
 Upload and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo sharing and social

networking sites - Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, MySpace, Photobucket, Twitpic, Twitgoo and
YouTube

 Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from one social network to another
 Organize your images by creating offline and online albums
 Edit images using automatic and manual tools
 Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps

For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience Image Manager open the “Help”
from the menu option or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application’s Home screen.

Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually

Transferring Photos and Videos: WINDOWS

1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer.

2) 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

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.

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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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? 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.