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    ViviCam X018 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 52 Get started!...52 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows 54 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh 54 Camera Maintenance ...55 Sakar Warranty Card...55 Technical Support...56 Troubleshooting...57 1
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    SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use. SD Memory cards are not included 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. USB cable 3. Vivitar Experience Image Manager software
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    the Camera 1. Power button 2. Shutter button 3. LCD Screen 4. LED 5. Zoom Out 6. Zoom In 7. MODE button 8. SET button 9. Scene / Left Button 10. Flash / Up / Slideshow 11. Delete / Right Button 12. ViviLink / Down Button 13. Microphone 14. Flash Light 15. USB Slot 16. Tripod Socket 17. Digital Lens
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    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Turning On the Camera Installing the Memory Card  SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use Using the Camera Selecting the modes Accessing the menu 4
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    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 SET button to confirm the selection and move to the next part of the camera setup
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    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 default ViviLink social network for Photos. Highlight the desired default social network and press the SET button to confirm the
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    press the "Shutter" button. The picture will 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
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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 Flash Self-Timer Anti-Shake Print Photos Face Detect Smile Capture Interface System Requirements Battery Working
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    Computer System Requirements - Windows 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
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    can press the Power button again at any point to turn your camera OFF. You will see a "Goodbye" splash screen and then the camera will power off completely. Note: Your digital camera also has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off your camera after a specific period of time
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    the LCD display When in Playback Mode, this icon 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 SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control
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    if desired. Note: The actual shape of these buttons may vary per camera 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. Taking a Self Portrait Picture You can also capture your photos using the
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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 Icon appearing and Action Scene Selection - Opens the Scene menu Flash Options - Toggles the Flash options appearing on the LCD Delete
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    Switch / Your camera contains a Macro Switch that allows you to manually enable or disable the Macro mode on your camera. While using the camera: Flash, Face Detect and Smile Capture. Slide the Macro Switch to the mountain icon . The icon will appear on the LCD display.  Using the Self Portrait
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    Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode: 15
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    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. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control
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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. Self-Timer Menu The Self-Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camera‟s shutter button is pressed and the actual capture of the picture
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    item. 7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 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
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    subject(s) you are photographing must be facing the camera and must hold the pose for at least 4 to 5 seconds until the green square(s) appears around the subject`s face. Face Detect will not work with a side shot of the subject`s head. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode
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    camera will automatically take the picture. Smile Capture will not work with a side shot of the subject`s head. 1) Press the SET button 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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    will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Multi SnapsShots Menu When enabled, the Multi SnapShots feature allows you to take five rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the shutter button. This feature can be
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    7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 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. Light
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    7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 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. ISO
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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. 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
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    to select the next menu item. 7) Press 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. Date/Time Menu When you capture an image
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    to select the next menu item. 7) Press 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
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    to select the next menu item. 7) Press 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. Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency
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    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, 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
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    playback mode will allow you to 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. Photos appear with a LCD screen
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    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 Show with 3, 5 or 10 second intervals Up Right Displays the NEXT image Down
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    photos and videos) on your camera‟s memory card, select "Delete All Images". 7) Press the SET button to select the desired option. 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 control buttons
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    ready to crop, press the Shutter button. 9) When you see the cropped picture appear, press the Shutter button again to save or press the SET button to cancel and return to the previous menu. 10) If you selected to save, the cropped picture will now be saved as a new picture to your memory card. 32
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    button when highlighting the "Print This Photo" option to print the selected photo. 6) You will be asked to connect the camera to the Pictbridge printer. 7) Connect the USB cable provided in the package form the camera to the Pictbridge port of the printer. 8) Once connected, follow the instructions
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    mode. 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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    the Shutter button again. 6) The video will automatically be saved to the camera‟s memory or SD card. Shutter button to begin shooting the video. Click the Shutter button again to stop the video recording. It‟s as easy as twist and shoot! Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera
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    Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: 36
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    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. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control
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    in mind that images with a higher image 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 chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control
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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. 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
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    7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 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. Light
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    the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 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
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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. 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
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    to select the next menu item. 7) Press 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. Date/Time Menu When you capture an image
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    item. 7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 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
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    7) Press 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. Format Memory Card Menu You can use the Format Memory Card menu to delete
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    " and press the SET button to begin the format. 8) The memory card will be completely formatted. 9) A message will appear confirming that your memory card has been formatted clean. Firmware Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the Factory
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    the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your camera‟s memory card. Each image will display on the LCD screen. When you find a video that you would like to play, press the Shutter button to start playing the video. Press the Shutter button again to pause the video and
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    photos and videos) on your camera‟s memory card, select "Delete All Images". 7) Press the SET button to select the desired option. 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 control buttons
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    video if you manually set it from this menu or from the ViviLink menu in Capture mode (accessible with the ViviLink Quick-Function button in Capture 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
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    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 Click the icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. 4) If you do not have internet access
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    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. 5) If you have internet access, the "Choose your language" window opens, choose your language and click "Next"
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    desired. 7) Select to remove the media files 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
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    by creating offline and online albums  Edit images using automatic and manual tools  Use automatic "Geotagging" 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. 53
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    files on their way to your computer. Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) 1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2) MSDC appears on the LCD. 3) The camera‟s device icon appears on the desktop. 4) Click on the device
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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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    Business Park Coventry, CV3 4PE Sakar Australia Return faulty camera to the Refund Counter at the store where purchased Technical Support For technical support issues please visit our website at www.vivitar.com. You can find manuals, software and FAQ‟s at the website. Can‟t find what you
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    you have in fact taken photos. Press the Shutter button to take some sample photos and then try downloading them again. With test photos if the camera powers off before you upload them to the computer the photos are not stored in the camera`s memory. These photos should be uploaded quickly before
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ViviCam X018 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.