Vivitar X026 Camera Manual

Vivitar X026 Manual

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    ViviCam X026 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 59 Get started! ...60 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows 61 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh 62 Camera Maintenance ...62 Sakar Warranty Card...63 Technical Support...64 Troubleshooting...65 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  Digital Camera  Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD  USB cable  Lithium Battery  AC Adapter  Easy Guide  Strap  Warranty Certificate
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    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution CMOS Sensor SD Card (up to 32GB) LCD Display 2.4 Inch TFT LCD Lens Zoom f=6.5mm F3.1 4X Digital Zoom Exposure -3.0EV ~ +3.0EV White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent , Fluorescent ISO Scene Flash
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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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    A Quick Look at your Digital Camera 1. Strap Hole 2. Battery Cover 3. Shutter Button 4. Power Button 5. Lens 6. Flash Strobe 7. LCD Screen 8. Busy / Power Indicator LED 9. T / Zoom In Button 10. W / Zoom Out Button 11. Charger Indicator LED 12. Playback Button 13. Up / Display Button 14. Right /
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    in the direction as shown. Insert the battery with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the directions indicated inside the battery compartment. 1) Make sure the camera is powered off. 2) Plug in the AC Adapter included in the package and connect the other end to the USB slot of the
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    ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera setup. Powering the Camera ON 1) Make sure the battery is fully charged before the first use. 2) Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. 3) Make sure the battery cover is tightly closed and locked into place
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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 OK button
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    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 that your camera is left idle. The Auto Power Off settings can be set
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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. Press the Down directional MODE button to select the mode. Press the Playback Button to open the Palyback mode. When
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    the highlighted menu option. 4) If the selection can be remembered by the camera, a selection icon will appear to the right of the selected menu option. 5) Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camera and do not display this icon when selected. 6) At any time you
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    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: Left Up Right Down Self-Timer Display Flash Mode Hide/Show the LCD Icons
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    you arrive at your desired settings. Forced Off (Default) Red Eye A Auto Flash Forced On Self-Timer Include yourself in the picture. Place the camera on a tripod or a flat and strudy surface. 1) Press the Right /Self-Timer button select the time delay. 2) Press the Shutter button and join the
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    Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode: 14
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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. 15
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    reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 7) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until 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
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    reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 7) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until 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
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    Just set the desired self-timer delay, press the shutter button on your camera and position yourself in front of the camera as desired. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the
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    the LCD screen. 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your 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 to adjust the coloring of the captured images depending on the type
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    icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 7) Remember that this setting will be remembered 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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    to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered 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
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    reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 7) Remember that this setting will be remembered 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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    by using the negative count) to reduce the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera. If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the exposure setting (by that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the
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    giving greater weight to the subjectin the center Multi - Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into several zones for light metering such Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the
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    to your previous mode. 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered 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
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    to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 5) Remember that this setting will be remembered 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 OK button
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    MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered 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
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    exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current
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    MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered 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
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    Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the factory the OK button to reset the camera to the factory default settings. button to begin the format. 5) The camera will be reset. 6) A message will appear When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode
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    the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your camera‟s memory card. Photos appear with a JPG icon on the top left Press the T / Zoom In button to zoom in on a photo on your camera. Use the direction buttons to navigate around the photo. Press the W / Zoom Out button to zoom
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    1) Press the W/Zoom Out button 2) All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View. 3) Use the direction buttons to scroll and size Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Playback Mode. Press the MENU button for the menus to appear. 32
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    menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camera. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to and return to your previous mode. 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
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    Delete Menu While in the playback mode, you can delete pictures from your camera through the delete menu. 1) Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select To delete all the images (including all unlocked photos and videos) on your camera‟s memory card, select "Delete All Images". 7) Press the OK button to
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    to the Pictbridge printer. 6) Connect the USB cable provided in the package form the camera to the Pictbridge port of the printer. 7) Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process. 8) Select the "Cancel" option to exit the menu and return to the previous
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    Show and return to your previous 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 by default. Press the DOWN Mode button to open the Video Capture Mode. Taking a Video
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    Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: 37
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    reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 7) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until 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
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    reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 7) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until 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
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    reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 7) Remember that this setting will be remembered 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
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    icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 7) Remember that this setting will be remembered 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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    to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered 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
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    icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 7) Remember that this setting will be remembered 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 remembered 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 7) Remember that this setting will be remembered 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 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered 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
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    also disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camera. On - The timestamp will appear on photos taken Off - The date will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. To Set the Date and Time: 47
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    to exit the menu and return to your previous screen. Audio Menu The Audio menu allows you to control the camera‟s ability to record audio in the video clips recorded with your camera in addition to the video record. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu
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    6) Remember that this setting will be remembered 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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    MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered 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
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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. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options. While scrolling down the selected option will be highlighted. 2)
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    . Press the Playback button to open the Playback Mode. The playback mode will allow you to 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
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    you choice. 3) Press the OK button. Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Playback Mode: 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. 53
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    not display the lock symbol. 5) Remember that you cannot delete locked videos. Delete Menu While in the playback mode, you can delete videos from your camera through the delete menu. 1) View the image you would like to delete. 2) Press the OK button to open the menus. 3) Scroll to the Delete Menu
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    the camera`s LCD screen. On plugging the TV-out cable (supplied) to the cameras AV out jack, the LCD screen will turns blank. Use the camera as camera is set to Playback mode, you can review on the TV all the photos and videos stored in the camera or on the SD memory card. Installing the Software
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    The installation screen should automatically open. 2) On PC: The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Installer window appears. If the window does On Macintosh: Click the icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. 4) If you do not have internet access at the time
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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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    application 14) If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager from the Programs (PC) or Application (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
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    connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few seconds until the computer 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 transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any
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    the "Get Media" button to transfer the photos and videos from your camera to your computer. 9) A media download progress bar appears on the bottom selected folder and albums ready for your use. Get started! Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, you can:  Upload and manage photos and videos
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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 open the battery compartment with wet hands. Dry the
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    , modification or accident. What To Do When Service Is Required: When returning your defective product (postage pre-paid) for service, your package should include: 1) Copy of original bill of sale 2) A detailed written description of the problem. 3) Your return address and telephone number (Daytime
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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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    Troubleshooting Q: I have taken photos and selected the "Get 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
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ViviCam X026 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.