Vivitar F127 Camera Manual

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    ViviCam F127 Digital Camera User Manual © 2009-2012 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
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    the Software ...57 Connecting the Camera to the Computer 58 Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer 59 Get Started! ...60 Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually 60 Camera Maintenance ...62 Sakar Warranty Card...62 Technical Support...63 Troubleshooting...63
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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 Button 11. Delete / Right Button 12. ViviLink / Down Button 13. Flash 14. USB Slot 15. Tripod Mount 16. Digital Lens 17. SD Memory Card Slot 18. MACRO Switch 19. Wrist Strap Connector 20. Self-Timer LED 21. Speaker 22. RESET 23. Microphone 3
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    A) - Connect one end of the USB cable into the USB port on your camera. - Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on AC Adapter (included). - Connect one end of the USB cable into the USB port on your camera. - Connect the other end to the AC Adapter and then plug the AC Adapter into a
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    battery power Installing the Memory 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
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    Turning On the Camera Using the Camera When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the INITIAL CAMERA SETUP. Powering the Camera ON 1) Battery Make sure the battery is fully charged. 2) SD Card Make sure the SD Memory Card has been inserted properly. 3) Power
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    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
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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 SD Card (up to 32GB) 2.7 Inch TFT f=5.7 mm F2.8 4X Digital Zoom Manual Switch USB 2.0 Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7 ; Mac OSX v10.5.x and above Polymer (built-in) 0~40C 9
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    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
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    On/Off  Make sure the Polymer(built-in) Lithium battery 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
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    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
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    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. 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
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    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. 14
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    Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons: Button Left Up Right Down Function Scene Selection - Opens the Scene menu Flash Options - Toggles
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    Forced On Description  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
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    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 want to use the following features of your camera: Flash and Face Detect.  To Turn
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    Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera's Photo Capture Mode: 18
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the
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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
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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. Image Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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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. 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
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    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 the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital camera settings set to the Factory Default Settings. Note: After RESETTING
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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 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
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    Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Left Up Right Down Function Displays the PREVIOUS image Views all the
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    While in the Playback Mode, you can delete pictures from your camera through the Delete menu. 1) View the photo you would like to 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
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    SET button. All images will remain on your SD card and you will exit the menu and return to the your camera's photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience be assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this menu or from the ViviLink
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    the directional buttons to move the 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 , the cropped picture will now be saved as a new picture to your memory card. 36
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    to the Pictbridge printer. 5) Connect the USB cable provided in the package from the camera to the Pictbridge port of the printer. 6) Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process. 7) Select the "Cancel" option to exit the menu and return to the previous
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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
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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
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    Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function Left Scene Selection - Opens the Scene menu Light Exposure - Opens the
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    Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera's Video Capture Mode: 41
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    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
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    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 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
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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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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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. 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
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    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
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    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 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
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    size. 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. Quick Function Button Function Left Displays the PREVIOUS image Up Right Down STOPS
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    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 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
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    SET button. All images will remain on your SD card and you will exit the menu and return to the your camera's photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience be assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this menu or from the ViviLink
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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) Press the SET button to open the menus for
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    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. 57
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    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 " button when the installation is complete. Click the "Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager" to open the application. 13) On Macintosh
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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 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
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    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. Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually Transferring Photos and Videos: WINDOWS 1) Use the USB cable that came
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    item may be purchased separately. 9) Using an iPad SD Card Reader: Connect the SD Card Reader to your iPad, then insert your digital camera's SD Memory card into the slot to import photos and videos directly from your camera's SD card. NOTE: The iPad SD Card Reader is not included. This item may be
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    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. Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not
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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 F127 Digital Camera
User Manual
© 2009-2012 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.