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ViviCam X025v2
Digital Camera
User Manual
Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
© 2010 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
What‟s Included ............................................................................................................................ 2
Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 3
Initial Camera Setup ..................................................................................................................... 4
Main Camera Modes .................................................................................................................... 6
Camera Technical Specifications .................................................................................................. 7
Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS ..................................................................... 8
Computer System Requirements – MAC OS ............................................................................... 8
Powering the Camera On/Off ....................................................................................................... 9
Changing Camera Mode ............................................................................................................ 10
Navigating the Menus.................................................................................................................. 11
Photo Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 12
Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 29
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 35
Video Playback Mode ................................................................................................................. 37
Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 41
Connecting the Camera to the Computer ................................................................................... 42
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer .............................................. 43
Get started!................................................................................................................................. 44
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows) ............................ 44
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) .......................... 45
Camera Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 45
Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 46
Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 47
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 47
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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.
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.
What‟s Included
1. Digital Camera
2. USB cable
3. Vivitar Experience Image Manager
software Installation CD
4. Wrist Strap
Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included.
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Parts of the Camera
1. Power Button
12. Self Timer / Down Button
2. Shutter Button
13. Flash Light
3. LCD Screen
14. USB Slot
4. LED Light
15. Tripod Socket
5. Zoom Out
16. Digital Lens
6. Zoom In
17. Battery Compartment
7. MODE Button
18. SD Memory Card Slot
8. Menu Button (M)
19. Macro Button
9. Scene / Left Button
20. Speaker
10. Flash / Up Button
21. Wrist Strap Connector
11. Delete / Right
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Initial Camera Setup
When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the INITIAL
CAMERA SETUP.
Powering the Camera ON
1) Batteries
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. Use 3 AAA
(1.5v) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. (Batteries not included.)
Slide the battery compartment open on the bottom of the camera.
Insert the batteries in accordance with the polarity indicated on the inside of the battery
compartment.
Shut and slide the battery cover until closed.
Note:
Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period.
Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.
There are a few features that will not work if the battery power level is low.
When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camera will
automatically turn off a few seconds later.
The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as below:
Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power
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2) SD Memory Card
Make sure an SD card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your camera. The SD
Memory is required for normal camera use. SD card not included.
To properly insert the SD Card:
Locate the SD card slot on the side of the camera.
Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera (see SD icon by the
camera‟s SD card slot).
Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD card has
been inserted correctly.
Note:
a. After the camera is powered on, „SD‟ will appear on the bottom of the LCD display. If
you do not see the „SD‟ on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly.
b. 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.
c. Limited internal memory is provided for one test photo. The photo will be deleted
when the camera‟s power is turned off or if the batteries are removed. Please
download the photo before powering off.
d. If there is a photo in the internal memory, when you insert the SD 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 be copied to your SD card.
3) Power On
Press the POWER button on the top of the camera to turn on the camera.
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Main Camera Modes
Photo Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture pictures with your camera.
This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON.
To take a picture, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button.
The picture is automatically saved to your camera‟s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the MENU (M) 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. The recorded time is displayed on the LCD screen while record is in progress.
To STOP the recording, press the Shutter button again. The video is automatically saved
to your camera‟s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the MENU (M) 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
MENU (M) button while in the Playback mode.
Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your camera after the camera has been
powered ON.
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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
(10M) 3648 x 2736 pixels, (8M) 3262 x 2448 pixels,
(7M HD) 3648 x 2048 pixels, (5M) 2592 x 1944 pixels,
(3M) 2048 x 1536 pixels, (2M HD) 1920 x 1080 pixels,
(VGA) 640 x 480 pixels
Video Resolution
(VGA) 640 x 480 pixels
(QVGA) 320 x 240 pixels
File Format
JPEG/AVI
External Memory
SD Card (up to 32GB, not included)
LCD Display
2.4 Inch TFT
Lens
f=7.45mm F3.0
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom
Exposure
-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent , Incandescent
ISO
Auto / 100 / 200 / 400
Scene
Auto / Night Portrait / Night Scenery / Portrait / Scenery /
Sport/ Party / Beach / High Sensitivity
Flash
Auto/Force /Off
Self-Timer
2, 5 or 10 second delay
Anti-Shake
Yes
Face Detect
Yes
Smile Capture
Yes
Print Photos
Yes
Macro
Yes, Manual Switch
Interface
USB 2.0
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch,
Italian, Russian, Turkish
System Requirements
Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1 and Windows 7 /
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
2 * AAA (1.5V) batteries (not included)
Working Temperature
0~40 ℃
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Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS
To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, 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)
512 MB RAM, with 250MB of free disk space
1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution
16-bit color or higher display adaptor
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
Computer System Requirements – MAC OS
To be able to download photos and videos to your Macintosh, you will need the following
minimum configuration:
Macintosh with Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later
256 MB RAM
250 MB free disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
QuickTime® 6 or higher
Internet connection required
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Powering the Camera On/Off
Powering the camera ON
1) Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.
Use 3x AAA (1.5v) batteries (not included). Alkaline batteries recommended.
2) Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into your camera (until a click sound is
heard). SD Memory card not included.
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.
3) Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.
4) The camera will be in Photo Capture mode to start.
Powering the camera OFF
While the camera is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your camera
OFF. You will see a “Goodbye” splash screen and then the camera will power off completely.
Note: 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 in the Setup menu.
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Changing Camera Mode
Your camera has three main modes:
1) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera.
2) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera.
3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos
you have already taken with your camera.
When the camera is first powered ON, the Photo Capture Mode will be active.
The icons that appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to
capture and enjoy clear quality photos.
To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE
(M) button on the back of the camera to switch between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture
Mode and Playback Mode.
When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display
When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display
When in Playback Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display
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Navigating the Menus
Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.
1) Press the MENU (M) 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 option.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the highlighted menu option and return to the
previous mode screen.
5) An icon of your saved option appears on the LCD display. 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 MENU (M) 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.
This is the default mode when turning on your 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.
You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom.
The following icon appears on the LCD screen:
Note: The actual shape of the zoom buttons may vary per camera model.
3) Press the Shutter button to take the picture.
4) The picture will automatically be saved to the SD Memory card.
Note: There will be a short delay while the camera saves the JPEG photo to the memory.
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Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Quick Function Button
Function
Down / Self Timer
Self-Timer – Sets a delay from the time the Shutter button is
pressed to the time the image is captured. As you press the Self
Timer button, the LCD display shows the Self-Timer delay options:
Off, 2 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds
Up / Flash
Flash – Toggles the Flash options appearing on the LCD:
Auto, Force Flash, Red Eye Reduction, No Flash
Right / Delete
Delete – Allows you to delete the last photo taken (as well as
previous photos)
Left / Scene
Scene Selection – Opens the Scene menu options:
Auto, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Portrait, Scenery, Sport, Party,
Beach, High Sensitivity
Other
MENU (M)
Opens the menu options for Photo Capture Mode.
Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN
directions control buttons.
Saves your selected Menu option.
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.
A
Auto Flash
When you want the camera to determine if Flash is needed, select
Auto Flash.
The flash will automatically turn on according to the lighting
conditions.
Note: 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
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.
Note: The Macro mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the Flash.
Slide the Macro Switch to the mountain icon to turn Macro mode OFF.
Macro Switch /
Your camera contains a Macro Switch that allows you to manually enable or disable the Macro
mode on your camera. While using the Macro mode, you can capture images at close range (30
~ 45 cm). To turn the Macro mode ON, slide the Macro Switch up on the side of your camera 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.
The Macro Light will also be lit, indicating the Macro feature is ON.
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To turn Macro mode OFF:
Slide the Macro Switch down on the side of the camera to the mountain icon.
When Macro mode is off, images can be captured from 1.5m - infinity.
Photo Capture Mode Menus
The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:
Scene, Image Size, Anti-Shake, Face Detect, Smile Capture, Continue Shot, Self Timer, and
Setup (General Camera Settings)
Scene Menu
The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to
your current environment.
The Scene options include:
Auto, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Portrait, Scenery, Sport, Party, Beach, High Sensitivity
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 MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Scene menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and
return to your previous mode.
5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
6) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
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Image Size 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.
The Image Size options include:
(10M) 3648 x 2736, (8M) 3262 x 2448, (7M HD) 3648 x 2048, (5M) 2592 x 1944,
(3M) 2048 x 1536, (2M HD) 1920 x 1080, (VGA) 640 x 480
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Image Size
menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and
return to your previous mode.
5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
6) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Anti-Shake Menu
The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera
while capturing the image.
The Anti-Shake options include:
On, Off
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Anti-Shake menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and
return to your previous mode.
5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
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6) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
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.
The Face Detect options include:
On, Off
Note: To properly use the Face Detect option, please ensure the following:
Macro mode OFF – Ensure that the Macro is set to „Off‟. Face Detect will not work if the
camera is in Macro mode.
When Macro is off, the mountain icon appears on the LCD display.
The Macro option is „Off‟ by default when you start using your camera.
Anti-Shake ON – 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
previewed 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 MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Face Detect
menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
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4) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and
return to your previous mode.
5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
6) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Smile Capture Menu
The Smile Capture feature when set to „On‟ allows the camera to automatically take a picture
when it detects that a subject in the picture is smiling.
The Smile Capture options include:
On, Off
Note: To properly use the Smile Capture feature, please ensure the following:
Macro mode OFF – Ensure that the Macro is set to „Off‟. Smile Capture will not work if the
camera is in Macro mode.
When Macro is off, the mountain icon appears on the LCD display.
The Macro option is „Off‟ by default when you start using your camera.
Anti-Shake ON – Ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to „On‟. The Anti-Shake option is
„On‟ by default when you start using your camera and assists you in properly focusing the
image.
Distance from the camera – The subject‟s face must cover a majority of the picture
previewed on the LCD screen.
Facing the camera – The face of the subject(s) you are photographing must be facing the
camera and must hold the pose for at least 4 to 5 seconds until the green square(s) appears
around the subject‟s face.
Once a smile is detected the camera will automatically take the picture.
Smile Capture will not work with a side shot of the subject‟s head.
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
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2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Smile Capture
menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and
return to your previous mode.
5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
6) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Continue Shot Menu
When enabled, the Continue Shot 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.
The Continue Shot options include:
On, Off
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Continue Shot
menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and
return to your previous mode.
5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
6) This setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting, restore the
camera‟s default factory settings or turn off your camera.
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Self Timer Menu
The Self-Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camera‟s Shutter button
is pressed and the actual capture of the picture.
This is an optimal feature if you don‟t just want to take the picture but would also like to be in the
picture yourself. Just set the desired Self-Timer delay, press the Shutter button on your camera
and position yourself in front of the camera as desired.
The Self Timer options include:
Off, 2 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Self Timer menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and
return to your previous mode.
5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
6) This setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting, restore the
camera‟s default factory settings or turn off your camera.
Setup Menu (General Camera Settings)
You can adjust your general camera settings with the Setup Menu.
The Setup options include:
Exposure, ISO, White Balance, Sharpness, Quality, Date, Auto Power Off, Language, Frequency,
Format, Default Setting, Cancel
Exposure Menu
The 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.
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If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the exposure setting (by
using the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your
camera.
The Exposure options include:
(Lightest ) +3, +2, +1, 0, -1, -2, -3 (Darkest)
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Setup menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll to the Exposure submenu.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select the Exposure submenu and open the submenu
options.
5) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the submenu options.
6) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen
and return to your previous mode.
7) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
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.
ISO Menu
The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camera has to light in the
surrounding environment. When the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camera
will be more sensitive to light and allow you to capture images in lower-light situations. The
higher sensitivity to light however, may reduce the quality of the images that are taken.
When the ISO is reduced, the image sensor in your camera will be less sensitive to light and
will optimize the image quality in environments with bright lighting.
The ISO options include:
Auto, 100, 200, 400
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
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2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Setup menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll to the ISO submenu.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select the ISO submenu and open the submenu options.
5) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the submenu options.
6) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen
and return to your previous mode.
7) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
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.
White Balance Menu WB
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.
The White Balance options include:
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Setup menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll to the White Balance submenu.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select the White Balance submenu and open the submenu
options.
5) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the submenu options.
6) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen
and return to your previous mode.
7) 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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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.
The Sharpness options include:
Normal, Sharp, Soft
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Setup menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll to the Sharpness submenu.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select the Sharpness submenu and open the submenu
options.
5) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the submenu options.
6) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen
and return to your previous mode.
7) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Quality Menu
The Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your
camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more
memory on your camera.
The Quality options include:
Super Fine, Fine, Normal
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Setup menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll to the Quality submenu.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select the Quality submenu and open the submenu
options.
5) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the submenu options.
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6) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen
and return to your previous mode.
7) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
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
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 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.
The Date options include
On – The time/date stamp appears on photos taken
Off – The time/date stamp does not appear on photos taken
Set Date – Allows you to set the time and date
To Enable/Disable the Time/Date stamp:
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Setup menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll to the Date submenu.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select the Date submenu and open the submenu options.
5) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the submenu options.
6) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option (On or Off), exit the
menu screen and return to your previous mode.
7) 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 MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Setup menu.
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3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll to the Date submenu.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select the Date submenu and open the submenu options.
5) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the submenu options.
6) Press the MENU (M) button to select „Set Date‟ and open the Date and Time settings
window.
7) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select each item.
8) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to change and set the selected item
(Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, Second, Date Format Type).
9) When the date and time have been set, press the MENU (M) button to save the settings,
exit the menu screen and return to the previous mode.
10) 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.
The Auto Power Off options include:
60 seconds, 120 seconds, 180 seconds, None
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Setup menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll to the Auto Power Off submenu.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select the Auto Power Off submenu and open the
submenu options.
5) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the submenu options.
6) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen
and return to your previous mode.
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7) 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.
The Language options include:
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Turkish
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Setup menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll to the Language submenu.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select the Language submenu and open the submenu
options.
5) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the submenu options.
6) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen
and return to your previous mode.
7) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Frequency Menu
The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in
fluorescent lighting sources in your locale. If your camera is set to a frequency that does not
match your country‟s electric current, you may see waves on the images taken by your
camera.
The Frequency options include:
50Hz – UK, Europe and Australia
60Hz – US, Canada and South America
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1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Setup menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll to the Frequency submenu.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select the Frequency submenu and open the submenu
options.
5) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the submenu options.
6) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen
and return to your previous mode.
7) 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 Menu (Format Memory Card)
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.
Format options include:
OK, Cancel
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Setup menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll to the Format submenu.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select the Format submenu and open the submenu
options.
5) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the submenu options.
a. Press „OK‟ to proceed with the Format.
A format confirmation message appears. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control
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buttons to select „Yes‟ to format the SD card or „No‟ to exit and return to the previous
mode.
Press the MENU (M) button to confirm the desired option.
b. Select „Cancel‟ and then press the MENU (M) button to exit the format and return to
the previous mode.
Default Setting Menu (Factory Default Settings)
Use this menu to reset your camera settings to the original Factory Default Settings.
The Default Setting options include:
Ok, Cancel
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Setup menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll to the Default Setting submenu.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select the Default Setting submenu and open the
submenu options.
5) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the submenu options.
a. Press „OK‟ to proceed with the resetting to the Default settings.
A Default Setting confirmation message appears. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction
control buttons to select „Yes‟ to begin the reset to the default settings „No‟ to exit and
return to the previous mode.
Press the MENU (M) button to confirm the desired option.
b. Select „Cancel‟ and then press the MENU (M) button to exit the Default Settings
screen and return to your previous mode.
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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 you camera.
When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default. To
access the Playback Mode:
Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode.
The latest captured file appears on the LCD screen. If there are no images stored, a message
(No File) appears.
For photos, the icon appears on the top left of the LCD screen.
Viewing Photos on Your Camera
1) Select your Photo:
Once in Playback mode, press LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the
images on your digital camera‟s memory card until you find the image you would like to
view.
Each captured image (videos and photos) will display on the LCD screen.
Photos will appear with an arrow 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.
Note: Press the MENU (M) button to return to viewing the photo without magnification.
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.
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Thumbnail View
Quick Function Button
Function
Left
Displays the PREVIOUS image.
Right
Displays the NEXT image.
Other
W/Zoom Out
Opens Thumbnail View
To navigate in the Thumbnail View, press the
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction buttons.
To select a JPEG from the Thumbnail View, press the MENU (M)
button.
MENU (M)
Opens the menu options for Photo Playback Mode
Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the LEFT/UP/RIGHT/DOWN
directions control buttons.
Saves your selected Menu option.
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 MENU (M) button to enlarge the selected image full size.
Photo Playback Mode Quick Function 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:
Rotate, Protect (Lock/Unlock), Delete, Crop Image, Pictbridge
Rotate Menu
Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camera.
The Rotate options include:
90, 180, 270, Cancel
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Rotate menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and
return to your previous mode.
5) The selected picture will now appear rotated in the Playback mode.
Protect Menu
Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion
or alteration being made to the files.
The Protect options include:
Lock, Unlock
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Protect menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and
return to your previous mode.
5) 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.
6) Remember that you cannot delete or edit photos while they are locked.
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Delete Menu
While in the Playback Mode, you can delete pictures from your camera using the Delete menu.
The Delete options include:
This Image, All, Cancel
1) View the photo you would like to delete.
2) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current 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 “This Image” and press the MENU (M) 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
MENU (M) 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 MENU (M)
button.
6) To delete all the images (videos and photos) you have saved on your SD Memory card,
select “All” and press the MENU (M) button.
If you would like to proceed with deleting all the videos and photos, select „Yes‟ and press
the MENU (M) button to confirm.
All of your images will be permanently deleted.
A blank „No File Exist‟ screen will appear.
Press the MODE button to exit the „No File 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 MENU
(M) button. All images will remain on your SD card and you will exit the menu and return
to the Playback mode.
7) To exit without deleting, select ”Cancel” and press the MENU (M) button to return to the
Playback mode.
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Crop Image Menu
You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature.
The Crop options include:
Crop, Cancel
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Crop Image
menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN to highlight the Crop option.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to open the Crop option.
5) The Crop window will open on the selected picture.
6) Use the directional buttons to move the blue Crop box to define the desired crop area.
7) Use the W/T Zoom buttons on the camera to enlarge or shrink the Crop box.
8) When you are ready to crop, press the Shutter button.
9) When you see the cropped picture appear, press the Shutter button again to save or press
the MENU (M) 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, additional picture to
your memory card.
Pictbridge Menu
You can use the Pictbridge menu to print the photos that are on your camera directly to a
Pictbridge compatible printer.
The Pictbridge options include:
Pictbridge, Cancel
1) Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print.
2) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Pictbridge menu.
4) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
5) Press the MENU (M) button when highlighting the “Pictbridge” option to print the selected
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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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Video Capture Mode
Quick Function Button
Function
Right / Delete
Delete – Allows you to delete the last video taken (as well as
previous videos)
Other
MENU (M)
Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode.
Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT
directions control buttons.
Saves your selected Menu option.
The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camera.
When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Photo Capture Mode. Press the
MODE (M) button once to access the Video Capture Mode.
Taking a Video
1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you
would like to capture.
2) Click the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired.
3) Press the Shutter button on the top of the camera to START the video capture.
You will see a red icon at the top of the LCD indicating that the record is in progress.
4) To STOP the video record, press the Shutter button again.
5) The video will automatically be saved to the camera‟s SD Memory card.
Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.
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Video Capture Mode Menus
The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:
White Balance, Size
White Balance Menu WB
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.
The White Balance options include:
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll to the White Balance submenu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and
return to your previous mode.
5) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Size 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.
The Image Size options include:
(VGA) 640 x 480, (QVGA) 320 x 240
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Size menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
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4) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and
return to your previous mode.
5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
6) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Video Playback Mode
The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken
with you camera.
When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default. To
access the Playback Mode:
Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode.
The latest captured file appears on the LCD screen. If there are no images stored, a message
(No File) appears.
For videos, the icon appears on the top left of the LCD screen.
Playing Videos on Your Camera
1) Select your Video:
Once in Playback Mode, press LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the
images on your digital camera‟s memory card until you find the video you would like to
view.
Each captured image (videos and photos) will display on the LCD screen.
Videos appear with a film strip 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 press the UP button.
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Thumbnail View
Quick Function Button
Function
Left
Displays the PREVIOUS image.
Right
Displays the NEXT image.
Other
W/Zoom Out
Opens Thumbnail View
To navigate in the Thumbnail View, press the
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction buttons.
To select an „AVI‟ from the Thumbnail View, press the
MENU (M) button.
MENU (M)
Opens the menu options for Video Playback Mode
Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the LEFT/UP/RIGHT/DOWN
directions control buttons.
Saves your selected Menu option.
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 MENU (M) button to enlarge the image full size.
4) Once the selected video is full size you can play 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:
Protect, Delete
Protect Menu
Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion
or alteration being made to the files.
The Protect options include:
Lock, Unlock
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Protect menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and
return to your previous mode.
5) 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.
6) Remember that you cannot delete videos while they are locked.
Delete Menu
While in the Playback Mode, you can delete videos from your camera using the Delete menu.
The Delete options include:
This Video, All, Cancel
1) View the video you would like to delete.
2) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current 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.
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5) To delete the selected video, select “This Video” and press the MENU (M) button.
You will be asked to confirm the deletion of the video.
If you would like to proceed with deleting the current video: select „Yes‟ and press the
MENU (M) 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 video, select „No‟ and press the MENU (M) button.
6) To delete all the images (videos and photos) you have saved on your SD Memory card,
select “All” and press the MENU (M) button.
If you would like to proceed with deleting all the videos and photos, select „Yes‟ and press
the MENU (M) button to confirm.
All of your images will be permanently deleted.
A blank „No File Exist‟ screen will appear.
Press the MODE button to exit the „No File 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 MENU
(M) button. All images will remain on your SD card and you will exit the menu and return
to the Playback mode.
7) To exit without deleting, select ”Cancel” and press the MENU (M) button to return to the
Playback mode.
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Installing the Software
You must be connected to the internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image
Manager software.
1) Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should
automatically open.
2) On PC: The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Installer window appears. If the window does
not appear, open the application‟s CD/DVD drive and click on “Setup.exe” to launch the installer.
On Macintosh: The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Installer window appears. If the
window does not appear, click the CD icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar
Experience Image Manager.
3) If you do not have internet access at the time of inserting the CD-ROM, connect to the
internet and then click the “Install Vivitar Experience Image Manager” button to begin the
installation.
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Note: If you do not have internet access, you can still download media from the camera. Click the
“How to transfer photos and videos from my camera to my computer” button for instructions.
4) If you have internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens, choose your
language and click “Next” to open the next window.
5) Select your camera model from the list and click “Next” to open the next window.
6) Click “Next” to confirm your camera model selection and to install the application.
7) Please wait while the application is being installed on your computer.
8) Please review the license terms.
On PC and Macintosh: Click the “I accept the terms of this License Agreement” and then
click “Next” to continue.
9) On PC only: Let the “Vivitar Experience Image Manager” installer create the folder to where
the program will be installed, and then click “Install”.
10) Please wait while the application continues the installation process on your computer.
11) On PC: Click the “Close” button when the installation is complete.
Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application.
12) On Macintosh: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete.
Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application.
13) 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
Note: An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will
cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer.
1) Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu.
2) The “Get Images from device” window opens.
3) You can select to download photos, videos or both.
4) Select your camera (removable disk) from the device window. If your camera is the only
USB device connected then it will be selected automatically.
5) Select a location on the computer where to place the new photo and video files.
6) Add the new photo and video files to albums if desired.
7) Select to remove the media files from the selected device (removable disk) after the import.
8) Click the “Get Images” button to transfer the photos and videos from your camera to your computer.
9) A media download progress bar appears on the bottom left showing the number of media
files downloading to your computer. A message appears when the download is complete.
10) The photo and video files that you selected are now downloaded to your computer to the
selected folder and albums ready for your use.
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Get started!
Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, you can:
Upload and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo sharing and social
networking sites - Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, MySpace, Photobucket, Twitpic, Twitgoo and
YouTube
Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from one social network to another
Organize your images by creating offline and online albums
Edit images using automatic and manual tools
Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps
For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience Image Manager open the „Help
guide‟ from the Help menu or click the “Take the Tour” button on the application‟s Home
page.
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using 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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Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using 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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Sakar Warranty Card
Sakar US
Sakar International
Attention: Service Department
195 Carter Drive
Edison, NJ
08817
Sakar UK/Europe
Attention: Service Department
2D, Siskin Parkway East
4020 Middlemarch Business Park
Coventry, CV3 4PE
Sakar Australia
Return faulty camera to
the Refund Counter at the
store where purchased
This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. Products
that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or
workmanship will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year from the time
of purchase.
What Is Not Covered By Warranty:
Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or
malfunctions from other than normal use, including but limited to, repair by unauthorized parties,
tampering, modification or accident.
What To Do When Service Is Required:
When returning your defective product (postage pre-paid) for service, your package should
include:
1) Copy of original bill of sale
2) A detailed written description of the problem.
3) Your return address and telephone number (Daytime)
MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW:
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Technical Support
For technical support issues please visit our website at www.vivitar.com. You can find manuals,
software and FAQ‟s at the website. Can‟t find what you are looking for? E-mail us at
support@vivitar.com and one of our technical support team members will answer your
questions. For phone support in the US please call 1-800-592-9541, in the UK call 0800 917 4831,
in Australia call 1800-006-614. If you would like to call from anywhere else, please visit
www.vivitar.com for your local toll free number.
Troubleshooting
Q: I have taken photos and selected the “Get Images” button. I get a message that the
images were successfully transferred but the photos do not appear on my computer.
What do I do?
First ensure that you have in fact taken photos. Press the Shutter button to take some sample
photos and then try downloading them again.
With test photos if the camera powers off before you upload them to the computer the photos are
not stored in the camera‟s memory. These photos should be uploaded quickly before the camera
powers off. If the photos are saved to the SD memory card then all the photos should appear.
Q: How do I make sure I don't lose important pictures?
This camera requires an SD card for normal use. If the camera powers off nothing will happen to
the images stored on the SD memory card. We recommend always downloading your photos to
your computer as soon as possible to prevent unintentional data loss.
Q: I deleted images using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. The images were also
deleted from my computer. How do I recover images that I accidently deleted?
All images deleted using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager are sent to your computer‟s
Recycle or Trash Bin and can be retrieved from there.
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