Vivitar S137 Camera Manual

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    ViviCam S137 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...59 Connecting the Camera to the Computer 60 Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camera to Your Computer 61 Get Started! ...62 Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually 62 Camera Maintenance...64 Sakar Warranty Card ...64 Technical Support ...65 Troubleshooting
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    and need to be purchased separately. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera. What's Included 1) Digital Camera 2) Lithium Battery 3) USB cable 4) Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software Installation CD 5) Wrist Strap 6) AC Charger NOTE: SD
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    Parts of the Camera 1. Power Button 2. Shutter Button 3. LCD Touch Screen 4. LED Light Indicator 5. HOME Button 6. Self-Timer LED 7. Flash 8. USB Slot 9. Tripod Mount 10. Lens 11. Battery Compartment 12. SD Memory Card Slot 13. Wrist Strap Connector 14. Speaker 15. MACRO Switch 16. Microphone 3
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    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Battery Installing the Memory Card Insert the battery (as shown). Make sure the lithium battery is fully charged before first use (see below for details). Turning On the Camera  SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use. Using the Camera 4
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    ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera setup. 1) Powering ON the Camera Lithium Battery: Installing and Charging Make sure the battery has been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment. Make sure to
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    AC Charger into a power socket. - The charge light will turn off when the battery is fully charged. NOTE: Some camera features will not work if the battery power level is low. When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camcorder automatically turns off a few seconds later. The
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    . The following message appears: "Continue with Camera Setup?" Tap "Yes" to continue or "No" to exit the setup. NOTE: If you select "No" and decide to leave the camera setup, the camera will be set to its default settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus of the
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    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.  First you will be asked to choose the default
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    Photo Capture Mode, tap MENU 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 HOME button to open the Camera Mode options. Tap the Video icon to enter Video Capture Mode. To take a video, aim your
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    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File Format Internal Memory External Memory LCD Display Lens Zoom Exposure White Balance ISO Scene Language Flash Self-Timer Anti-Shake Print Photos Face Detect Macro Switch Interface System Requirements Battery Digital
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    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)
  1 GB of RAM, with 250 MB of free hard disk space
  16-bit Color
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    ON/OFF Your Digital camera  Make sure the batteries have been installed properly into your digital camera.  Make sure an SD card has been installed properly into your camera. Powering the camera ON Press the Power button to turn your camera ON.  After powering on, the camera emits a sound and
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    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
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    the desired option. Please see information below for more details regarding this method. Home Menus The Home screen menu allows you quick access to the camera modes and settings as well as to the photo slideshow and the power off. 1) Press the HOME button located on the left side of the
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    Photo Slide Show Power Off Touch to Power off your digital camera Camera Mode Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. : Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camera and do not display an icon on the LCD screen. For more details
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    digital camera can easily be changed at any time. 1) Press the HOME button to the right of the LCD touch screen to open the Home screen options. 2) Tap the Setup icon to enter the menu options for your camera -use functions that are not remembered by the camera and do not display an icon on the
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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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    Your digital 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 (10 ~ 25 cm). MACRO MODE ON: To turn the Macro mode ON, slide the Macro Switch on the side of your camera UP
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    The Photo Capture Mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. After powering on your digital camera, by default the Photo Capture Mode displays. To enter Photo Capture Mode:  Press the HOME button.  Tap the Camera icon to enter Photo Capture Mode. Taking a Picture 1) While in
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    menu options until you arrive at your desired setting. Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. The Scene Menu Options include: Auto Night Portrait Scenery High Sensitivity Portrait Beach Night Scenery
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    on the top left side of the LCD screen, below the Photo Capture Mode icon. The setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Resolution Menu The Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by
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    top left of the LCD screen, to the right of the Photo Capture Mode icon. The setting is 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
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    you to quickly and easily upload your camera's photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application. The ViviLink for Mode and Scene icons. The setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the
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    is deactivated by default. A ViviLink destination will only be assigned to a photo or video if you have previously set it during the initial camera setup or manually set it from this menu or from the ViviLink menu in Playback Mode. Alternatively, you can also change the ViviLink by tapping the
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    of the LCD screen. (NOTE: The 'Off' option does not appear on the LCD.) The setting is 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 corruption that can be caused by movement of the
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    to use a subject's face as the basis for balancing the other colors and focus in the digital camera's display. This feature is meant to ensure that the color and focus of your pictures will be consistently sharp and high-quality. To properly use
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    on the top of the LCD screen. The setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. AWB (White Level) Menu Using the White Level feature your camera can adjust to the coloring of the captured images depending on the type of
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    menu icon to select a different menu item.  Tap Return to return to the Photo Capture Mode. 6) The setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your
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    displays on the LCD screen. This icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen. The setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your
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    your selection displays on the LCD screen. This icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen. The setting is 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
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    icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen. The setting is 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. This icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen. The setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Multi Shot Menu When enabled, the Multi SnapShots feature allows you to take five rapid snapshots in
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    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.  Press the HOME button to open the Camera Mode options.  Tap the Playback icon to
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    deleting the selected photo. ViviLink 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 Experience Image Manager application. 1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter
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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. Thumbnail View 1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to
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    in the Playback Mode, you can delete selected videos or photos from your digital camera through the Delete menu. 1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback 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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    icon appears on the top center of the LCD screen. Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you've taken with your camera. 1) View the photo you would like to rotate. 2) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode. 3) Tap the Rotate menu icon
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    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) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode. 3) Tap
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    : The indicating bar moves up when you zoom in (T) and moves down when you zoom out (W). 3) Press the Shutter button on the top of the digital camera to START the video capture. 4) A red, blinking icon appears at the top of the LCD screen indicating that the record is in progress. On the
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    the menu options until you see the desired option. Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. The Scene Menu Options include: Auto Night Portrait Scenery High Sensitivity Portrait Beach Night Scenery
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    on the top left side of the LCD screen, below the Video Capture Mode icon. The setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Resolution Menu The Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your
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    until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. ViviLink Menu (for Videos) 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 Experience Image
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    is deactivated by default. A ViviLink destination will only be assigned to a photo or video if you have previously set it during the initial camera setup or manually set it from this menu or from the ViviLink menu in Playback Mode. Alternatively, you can also change the ViviLink by tapping the
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    setting to match your current environment allows the camera to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camera. The White Level Menu Options include: Auto Daylight of the LCD screen. The setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the
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    menu icon to select a different menu item.  Tap Return to return to the Video Capture Mode. 6) The setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your
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    displays on the LCD screen. This icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen. The setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your
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    your selection displays on the LCD screen. This icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen. The setting is 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
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    icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen. The setting is 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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    . This icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen. The setting is 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
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    deleting the selected video. ViviLink 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 Experience Image Manager application. 1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter
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    Delete icon to view all captured videos and photos in Thumbnail view. Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital camera's Video Playback Mode: Delete ViviLink Delete While in the Playback Mode, you can delete the selected video or photo from your
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    Menu (for Videos) 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 Experience Image Manager application. The ViviLink for Videos Menu Options include: YouTube Photobucket Flickr
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    general settings for your digital camera can easily be changed at any time. To enter the Camera Setup Menus: 1) Press the HOME button to the right of the LCD touch screen to open the Home screen options. 2) Tap the Setup icon to enter the Main Menu options for your camera general settings. The
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    include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was taken. You can also disable the timestamp for future images taken with your camera. The Date/Time Stamp Menu Options include: ON The timestamp will appear on photos taken OFF The date stamp will not appear on photos taken
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    You can use the Auto Off feature in order to conserve you camera's battery life. The designated time represents when your digital 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 on again
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    . 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. The Format Menu Options include: YES Formats SD memory card. All videos and photos deleted. NO Does not format SD memory card. 1) Press
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    reset complete' Tap 'NO' to automatically return to the Setup Main Menu Screen without resetting the camera settings. 4) From the Setup Main Menu Screen:  Tap another menu icon to select a open the menu options. 3) Follow the instructions on the LCD screen: - 'Please touch Top-Left red point.' 57
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    - 'Please touch Bottom-Right red point.' Once the calibration is complete the Setup Main Menu Screen appears. 4) From the Setup Main Menu Screen:  Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.  Tap Return to return to the Home Menu screen. Slide Show You can play back all images
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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. 59
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    confirm 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 terms installation is complete. Click the "Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager" to open the application 14)If you close
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    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
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    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 a Tour" button on the application's Home screen. Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually Transferring Photos and Videos: WINDOWS 1) Use the supplied
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    . 2) Using an iPad SD Card Reader: Connect the SD Card Reader to your iPad, and 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 purchased separately. After
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    avoid damaging it. Do not expose your digital camera to heat sources. Do not use you digital camera in wet or moist conditions. Sakar of the problem. 16)Your return address and telephone number (Daytime). MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW: Sakar US Sakar International Attention: Service Department 195
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    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 [email protected] and one of our technical support team members will answer your questions. For phone support This camera requires an SD card for normal use. If the camera powers
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ViviCam S137
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.