Vivitar 5118 v2 Camera Manual

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    ViviCam 5118v2 Digital Camera User Manual © 2009-2011 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
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    from your Camera to Your Computer 53 Get started!...54 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows 54 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh 55 Camera Maintenance ...55 Sakar Warranty Card...56 Technical Support...57 Troubleshooting...57 1
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    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
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    / Left Button 10. Flash / Up / Slide Show 11. Delete / Right Button 12. ViviLink / Down Button 13. Flash Light 14. USB Slot 15. Tripod Socket 16. Digital Lens 17. Battery Compartment 18. SD Memory Card Slot 19. MACRO Switch 20. Wrist Strap Connector 21. Self-Timer LED 3
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    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card  Insert 2 AA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries recommended (not included). Turning On the Camera  SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use. Using the Camera Selecting the modes Accessing the menu 4
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    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
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    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
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    buttons to 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. 7
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    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
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    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File Format Internal Memory External Memory pixels (30 fps) JPEG/AVI 1 Test Photo Use Only SD Card (up to 32GB) 1.5 Inch TFT f=5.1mm F2.8 4X Digital Zoom -3.0EV ~ +3.0EV Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent , Incandescent
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    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
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    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) 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
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    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
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    up to 4 times using the digital zoom. The following Digital Zoom Indicator appears on the LCD screen: Note: The actual shape of the zoom buttons may vary per camera model. 3) Click the Shutter button to take the picture. 4) The picture will automatically be saved to the memory or SD card. 13
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    Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function menu option Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT directions control buttons.  Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode and Playback
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    (Default) A Auto Flash Forced On Description  No flash will appear.  Use this when you do not want to activate 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
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    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 up on the side of your camera to the flower icon .  When
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    Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode: 17
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    by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory 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
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    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 buttons to scroll and select the Image Quality menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu
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    select the Self-Timer menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press 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
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    setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Image Sharpness Menu the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Image Sharpness menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll
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    the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Light Exposure menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through 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
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    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 such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness, background, direct light and scenes Spot - Meters the area within the spot
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    your camera. On - The timestamp will appear on photos taken Off - The date stamp will not appear on photos taken To Enable/Disable the Timestamp: 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Date/Time
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    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 buttons to scroll and select the
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    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 your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s
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    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 buttons
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    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
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    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 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
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    Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function 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  Opens the
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    your camera through the Delete menu. 1) View 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 and photos) you have saved on your SD Memory card: Select „Delete All Images‟ and press the SET button. 31
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    your SD card and you camera‟s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction you manually set it time through this menu. 32
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    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 buttons to your previous mode. Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or "locked" to prevent any deletion or alteration being
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    photos that are on your camera directly to a Pictbridge compatible camera to the Pictbridge port of the printer. 8) Once connected, follow the instructions 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
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    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
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    Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function menu option Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT directions control buttons.  Toggles between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode, and Playback
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    Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: 37
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    saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory 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
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    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 buttons to scroll and select the Image Quality menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu
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    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 buttons
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    setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Light Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Light Exposure menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through
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    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
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    your camera. On - The timestamp will appear on photos taken Off - The date stamp will not appear on photos taken To Enable/Disable the Timestamp: 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Date/Time
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    time, the camera will shut off completely and will need to be turned on again with the power button before the next use. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s
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    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 buttons
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    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
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    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 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
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    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. Quick Function Button Function Left Displays the PREVIOUS image Up Right Down STOPS a playing
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    Delete menu. 4) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 5) To delete this one video, select "Delete This Video". 6) To delete all the images (including all unlocked photos and videos) on your camera‟s memory card, select "Delete All Images". 7) Press the
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    to a photo or video if you manually set it from this menu or from selected at any time through this menu. Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Protect/Lock menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control
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    . 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 51
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    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
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    Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not 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
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    " with built in Google Maps For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience Image Manager open the Help file or click the "Take a Tour" button on the application's Home page. Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows) 1) Use the USB cable that came with your
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    . 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. 55
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    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: Sakar US Sakar UK/Europe
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    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
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ViviCam 5118v2 Digital Camera
User Manual
© 2009-2011 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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