Vivitar F128 User Manual

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    ViviCam F128 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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    the Software ...58 Connecting the Camera to the Computer 60 Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer 60 Get Started! ...61 Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually 62 Camera Maintenance ...63 Sakar Warranty Card...64 Technical Support...65 Troubleshooting...65
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    : 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
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    Show 9. Delete / Right Button 10. SET button 11. Scene / Left 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 22. Microphone 23. Speaker 3
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    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card  Insert 3 AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries recommended (not included). 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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    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 shown below: Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power 2) SD Card Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into your camera. (SD card not
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    locked (check the lock switch on the side of the SD card). If the SD card is locked this will prevent the camera from saving captured photos to the SD card. 3) Power On Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. Setting the Camera Language 1) You will first be prompted to select a language for
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    the default ViviLink destination for photos and videos taken with your camera. The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying software application. 1) First you will be asked to choose the
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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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    x 1536 (3M) / 1920 x 1080 (2M HD) / 640 x 480 (VGA) 1280 x 720 pixels 720P (30 fps) / 640 x 480 pixels VGA (30 fps) / 320 x 240 pixels QVGA (30 fps) JPEG (Photo) /AVI (Video) 1 Test Photo Use Only SD Card (up to 32GB) 2.7 Inch TFT f=8.15 mm F3.0 4X Digital Zoom -3.0EV ~ +3.0EV Auto, Daylight, Cloudy
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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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     Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. If your camera comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use.  Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. (SD card up to 32GB - SD Card not included) Please
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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 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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    Flash is needed, select Auto Flash.  The flash will automatically turn on according to the lighting conditions.  When the LED light stops blinking, the Flash is ready for use. NOTE: In some cameras, an initial flash appears to test your lighting conditions. If flash is needed, a second flash will
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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 (30 ~ 40 cm). MACRO ON: To turn the Macro mode ON, slide the Macro Switch on the side of your camera UP to the flower icon
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    Macro mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the following features of your camera: Flash, Face Detect, Smile Capture.  Not all cameras included these features. Refer to the „Camera Specifications‟ section to view the features included with this camera. Digital Zoom Option You can magnify
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    with your digital camera. Taking a Picture 1) While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the camera at the 4) The picture is automatically saved to the camera‟s internal memory (limit one photo) or SD memory card. Self Portrait Photo Capture You can also
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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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    Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode: 19
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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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    Mode OFF - Face Detect will not work if the camera is in Macro mode. To turn MACRO Mode OFF: Push the Macro Switch on the side of the camera down for the mountain icon to appear on the LCD. 9) 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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    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
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    images taken by your camera. 50Hz - UK, Europe and Australia 60Hz 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
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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 PREVIOUS - Displays the previous image Slide Show -
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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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    on your SD card and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback mode. ViviLink for Photos Menu The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar if you manually set it
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    The selected picture will now appear rotated in the Playback mode. Crop Image Menu You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature. 1) View the photo you would like to crop. 2) Press the SET button to open , the cropped picture will now be saved as a new image to your memory card. 37
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    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
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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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    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 button again. 6) The video will automatically be saved to the camera‟s memory or SD card. 40
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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 Up Right Down Light
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    Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: 42
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    your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Image Size Menu The Image Size menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a larger size will also take up more of your camera‟s memory
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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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    your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s camera‟s battery life. The designated time represents when your camera will automatically power off. When the camera sits idle for the designated period of time, the camera will shut off completely and will need to be turned
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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. Frequency Menu current, you may see flickering or waves on the images taken by your camera. 50Hz - UK, Europe and Australia 60Hz - US, Canada and South America 1) Press the
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    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
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    You will then automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital camera settings set to the Factory Default Settings. NOTE: After RESETTING to the default settings, it is recommended to select your system Language, Date/Time and
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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 PREVIOUS - Displays the previous image Up Right
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    While in the Playback Mode, you can delete videos from your camera through the Delete menu. 1) Select 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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    on your SD card and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback mode. ViviLink Menu The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar if you manually set it
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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) Select the video you would like to protect/lock. 2)
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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. 58
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    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 button when the installation is complete. Click the "Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager" to open the application. On Macintosh:
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    recognizes the device. Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the cable during 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
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    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 and manual tools  Use automatic "Geotagging" with built in Google Maps For more details on how to use the Vivitar
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    Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually Transferring Photos and Videos: WINDOWS 1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2) MSDC appears on the LCD. 3) A window appears with a list of options, select "Open folder to view files" and
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    item may be purchased separately. 2) Using an iPad SD Card Reader: Connect the SD Card Reader to your iPad, then insert your digital camera's SD Memory card into the slot to import photos and videos directly from your camera's SD card. NOTE: The iPad SD Card Reader is not included. This item may be
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    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 Sakar International Attention: Service Department Attention: Service Department 2D, Siskin Parkway East 195 Carter Drive 4020
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    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
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ViviCam F128 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.