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    ViviCam F529 Digital Camera User Manual © 2010 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 51 Get started!...52 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows 52 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh 53 Camera Maintenance ...53 Sakar Warranty Card...54 Technical Support...55 Troubleshooting...55 1
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    separately. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera. What Your Camera Includes 1. Digital Camera 2. Lithium Battery 3. USB cable 4. Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD 5. Wrist Strap Note: SD Memory Card not included 2
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    / ViviLink button 10. Menu / SET button 11. Left / Scene button 12. MODE button 13. Microphone 14. Flash Light 15. USB Slot 16. Tripod Socket 17. Digital Lens 18. Battery/ SD Memory Card slot 19. Wrist Strap connector 20. Speaker 3
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    the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Turning On the Camera  SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use (not included) Using the Camera Selecting the modes Accessing the menu When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera setup
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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 and press the M (MENU)/SET
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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 M (MENU)/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
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    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor Image Resolution Format Internal Memory External Memory JPEG/AVI 1 Test Photo Use Only SD Card (up to 32GB) LCD Display Lens Zoom 2.7 Inch TFT F=3.0-5.5 4X Digital Zoom, 5X Battery Lithium Battery (BL-5B) Working Temperature 0~40 ℃ 7
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    To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration:  Pentium 4 processor or above with Windows XP service pack 2, Windows Vista or Windows 7  512 MB RAM, with 100MB of free disk space  1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution  16-bit color or
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    Digital Camera 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. Powering the camera ON Press the Power button to start. to turn your camera ON. The camera
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    will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display Navigating the Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. 1) Press the M 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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    model. 3) Click the Shutter button on the top of the camera to take the picture. 4) The picture will automatically be saved to the memory or SD card. Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons: Button Left
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    Flash Options There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear on the Photo Capture Mode LCD screen in the sequence. To change the Flash Auto Flash Forced On Red Eye Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode: 12
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    Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1) Press the M (Menu)/SET button to on the LCD screen. 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the
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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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    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. 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
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    9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 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
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    LCD. Note: The Macro mode must be turned off when you want to use the following features of your camera: Flash, Face Detect and Smile Capture. To turn Macro mode off, select the Macro „Off‟ 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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    that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Light Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera‟s lens. This setting should be adjusted when the
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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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    to your previous mode. 8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Date/Time Menu When you capture an image with your camera, the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the
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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. To Set the Date and Time: 1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the
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    8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Auto Power Off Menu You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camera‟s battery life. The designated time represents when your
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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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    Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Viewing Photos on Your Camera Once in the Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your camera‟s memory card
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    you wish to view. 4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to enlarge the image full size. Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Left Action Displays the PREVIOUS image Views all the Photos as a Slide
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    images (including all unlocked photos and videos) on your camera‟s memory card, select "Delete All Images". 7) Press the M ( camera‟s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this menu or from the
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    to your previous mode. Crop Image Menu You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature. 1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the 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
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    10) If you selected to save, the cropped picture will now be saved as a new picture to your memory card. 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 M (MENU)/SET button to open
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    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. Slide Show Menu You can view a slideshow of all the pictures taken with your camera by pressing the "Up" Quick Function
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    stop the video record, press the Shutter button again. 6) The video will automatically be saved to the camera‟s memory or SD card. Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Left Up Icon appearing and
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    Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: 34
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    until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 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
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    the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camera. 1) Press the M (MENU setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Anti-Shake Menu
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    must be turned off when you want to use the following features of your camera: Flash, Face Detect and Smile Capture. To turn Macro mode off 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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    until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Light Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera‟s lens. This setting should be adjusted when the environment is lighter or darker than normal. When
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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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    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) Highlight the "Date Setup" menu option. 2) Press the M (MENU)/SET
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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. 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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    Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Playing Videos on Your Camera Once in Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your camera‟s memory card
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    displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can scroll and select images normally from the thumbnails. Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Left Up Right Down Action Displays the PREVIOUS image Stops
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    delete all the images (including all unlocked photos and videos) on your camera‟s memory card, select "Delete All Images". 7) Press the M (MENU)/SET button easily upload your camera‟s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager
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    destinastion will only be assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this menu or from the ViviLink menu in Capture any time through this menu. Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or "locked" to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to
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    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
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    media from the camera. Click the "How to transfer photos and videos from my camera to my computer" button for instructions. 5) If review the license terms. On PC and Macintosh: Click the "I accept the terms of this license agreement" and then click "Next" to continue. 10) On PC only: Let the "Vivitar
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    Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect 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
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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 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
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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. 53
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    Warranty Card This the problem. 3) Your return address and telephone number (Daytime) MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW: Sakar US Sakar International Attention: Service Department 195 Carter Drive Edison, NJ 08817 Sakar UK/Europe Attention: Service Department 2D,
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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 F529 Digital Camera
User Manual
© 2010 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.