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ViviCam X028 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. - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 2
from your Camera to Your Computer 55 Get started!...56 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows 56 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh 57 Camera Maintenance ...57 Sakar Warranty Card...58 Technical Support...59 Troubleshooting...59 1 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 3
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 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 4
/ Delete 9. SET (Menu/OK) 10. Down / ViviLink 11. Left / Scene 12. LCD Screen 13. Lens 14. Flash 15. Microphone 16. Speaker 17. Macro Switch 18. USB Slot 19. Strap Hole 20. Tripod Socket 21. SD Card Slot 22. Battery Compartment 3 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 5
Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use Turning On the Camera Using the Camera Selecting the modes Accessing the menu 4 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 6
the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the INITIAL CAMERA SETUP. Powering the Camera ON 1) Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. Use 2x AA (1.5v) batteries (not included). Alkaline batteries recommended. 2) Make sure an SD card has - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 7
asked to set 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 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 8
‟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 to open the Video Capture mode. To take - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 9
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 Macro Languages Interface System Requirements Battery - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 10
Computer System Requirements - WINDOWS OS 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 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 11
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 to start. button to turn your camera ON. The camera will be in Photo Capture mode Powering the camera OFF While the camera is - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 12
When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the 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 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 13
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 flip screen which opens to 180 degrees. 1) Before taking the photo, ensure that the Macro Switch on the side of the camera is up and in the ON position . The - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 14
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 Flash Options - Toggles the Flash options appearing on the LCD Delete - Allows you to delete the last photo taken - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 15
this when you do not want to activate Flash. When you want the camera to determine if Flash is needed, select Auto Flash. The flash will automatically appear upon taking the photo. The flash is enabled for each photo. NOTE: If you use this option in a well lit environment, your photo may be - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 16
manually enable or disable the Macro mode on your camera. While using the Macro mode, you can capture images at close range (30 ~ 45 cm). To turn the Macro mode ON, slide the Macro Switch up on the side of your camera ON when you would like to take a Self Portrait photo using the flip screen LCD - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 17
Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode: 16 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 18
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 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 19
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 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 20
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 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 21
. 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 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 22
around the subject`s face. Once a smile is detected the camera will automatically take the picture. Smile Capture will not work with a side 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 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 23
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. Multi SnapShots Menu When enabled, the Multi SnapShots feature allows you to take five rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 24
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 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 25
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 Menu The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 26
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. Language Menu You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. 25 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 27
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, be taken with your camera. On - The timestamp will appear on photos taken Off - The date stamp will not appear on photos taken To Enable/Disable - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 28
all of the sound effects (except for during the Self Timer countdown) that the camera emits when performing camera functions. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 29
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 be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Frequency - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 30
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 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 31
will allow you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Viewing Photos on Your Camera 1) Select your Photo: Once in Playback mode, press LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your digital video recorder‟s memory card until you find - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 32
scroll and select the image you wish to view. 4) Press the 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. Quick Function Button Function Left Displays the PREVIOUS image - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 33
and return to the Playback 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 proceed with deleting all the videos and photos, select „Yes‟ and press the SET button to confirm. 32 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 34
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 assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 35
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. 34 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 36
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 from the camera to the Pictbridge port of the printer. 8) Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 37
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 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 38
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 the camera‟s memory or SD card. twist and shoot! NOTE: Before taking the video, ensure that the Macro Switch on the side of the camera - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 39
Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions directions control buttons. Saves your selected menu option Toggles between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode, and Playback Mode Exits the menu screen Zooms In Zooms Out Hide/Show the - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 40
Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: 39 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 41
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 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 42
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 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 43
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. Image Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 44
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 Menu The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 45
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 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 46
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 be taken with your camera. On - The timestamp will appear on photos taken. Off - The date stamp will not appear on photos taken. To Enable/Disable - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 47
to conserve you 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 that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 48
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 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 49
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 mode with the digital camera settings set to the Factory Photos and Videos. If you do not, the next time your camera is powered on - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 50
will allow you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Playing Videos on Your Camera 1) Select your Video: Once in Playback mode, press LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your digital video recorder‟s memory card until you find - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 51
Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as To select a JPG in the Thumbnail View: press the SET button Opens the menu options for Photo Capture Mode NOTE: To navigate through the Menus, use the LEFT, UP, RIGHT, and DOWN directions - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 52
all the images (including all unlocked photos and videos) on your camera‟s memory card, select "Delete All Images". 7) Press camera‟s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar only be assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this menu - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 53
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 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 54
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. 53 - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 55
application you can run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager from the Programs (PC) or Applications (Mac) menu on your computer. Connecting the Camera to the Computer 1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2) Power the camera ON. 3) The first time - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 56
Main menu. 2) The "Get Images from device" window opens. 3) 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 device connected then it will be selected automatically. 5) Select a location on the computer - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 57
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 camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2) MSDC appears - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 58
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 icon and open the DCIM folder and - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 59
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, - Vivitar X028 | Camera Manual - Page 60
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 X028 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.