DVR 940HD
Digital Video Camera
User Manual
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Everything you need to take quality digital
videos and photos is included with your digital video camera.
Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital video camera.
Note:
Your digital video camera supports an SD Memory Card (up to 32GB).
In order to use your digital video camera normally, it is strongly recommended to insert the
SD Memory card (up to 32 GB) before use.
SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
What’s Included
1. Digital Video Camera
2. Lithium Battery
3. USB Cable
4. TV Cable
5. Vivitar Experience Image Manager
software Installation CD
6. HDMI Cable
7. AC Adapter
Attached Wrist Strap included (not shown)
Note: SD Memory Card not included
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Parts of the Digital Video Camera
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Power Button
13. Delete / Right Button
14. EV- / Down Button
15. Microphone
Photo Shutter Button
Video Shutter Button
LCD Screen
16. LED Flash Light
17. USB / AV / HDMI Slots
18 Memory Card Slot
19. Tripod Socket
Power LED Light
Zoom Out / Zoom In
ViviLink Button
Mode Button
20. Digital Lens
Menu Button
21. Battery Compartment
22. Speaker
10. OK Joystick Button
11. Self-Timer / Left Button
12. EV+ / Up / Slideshow
23. Wrist Strap
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Initial Setup
Installing the Battery
Installing the Memory Card
To Charge the Battery:
Insert SD Memory card (up to 32GB)
before use.
Insert the battery (as shown
above).
Power Off the camera.
Connect the camera with the USB
cable either to the AC adapter or
to the computer.
Charge light will turn on when the
battery is fully charged.
Turning On the Camera
Using the Camera
Selecting
the modes
Accessing the menu
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When powering the digital video camera ON for the first time the digital video camera will take you
through the initial setup.
Powering the Digital Video Camera ON
1. Make sure the charged lithium battery have been inserted properly into your digital video
camera.
To charge the lithium battery:
Insert the battery into the camera.
Power Off the camera.
Connect the camera with the USB cable either to the AC adapter or to the computer.
A charge light will turn on when the battery is fully charged.
2. Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into your digital video camera (inserted until a
click sound is heard).
Note: After the digital video camera is powered on, an SD icon will appear on the LCD display.
If you do not see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly.
3. Flip open the LCD screen and press the POWER
button to turn on the digital video camera.
Setting the Language
1. You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu
will appear. Select the language of your choice and press the OK on the joystick button to
confirm the selection.
2. After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial camera
setup. A message will appear: “Continue with Camera Setup?” Select “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 in the
camera.
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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 when finished press the OK button on the joystick to confirm
the selection and move to the next part of the camera setup.
Setting the ViviLink Default Option
Once the Date and Time have been set, you will be 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 choose the default ViviLink social network for Photos.
Highlight the desired default social network and press the OK button on the joystick to confirm
the selection.
2. Next you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos.
Highlight the desired default social network and press the OK button on the joystick to confirm
the selection.
3. After the ViviLink Video option is confirmed the camera is now ready to use.
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Main Digital Video Camera Modes
Your digital video camera has different modes for the various functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button after the digital video camera has been
powered ON.
Video Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital video camera.
This is the default mode when the digital video camera is powered ON.
To take a video, aim your digital video camera as desired and press the Video Shutter button
to start the record. A red record indicator will appear on the LCD screen while record is in
progress. To stop the record, press the Video Shutter button again. The video will be
automatically saved to your digital video camera‟s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the MENU button while in
the Video Capture mode.
Photo Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture pictures with your digital video camera.
After turning on your digital video camera, press the MODE button once to open the Photo
Capture mode.
To take a picture, aim your digital video camera as desired and press the Photo Shutter
button.
The picture will be automatically saved to your digital video camera‟s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the MENU button while in
the Photo Capture mode.
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Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)
Use this mode to view and manage the videos and photos on your digital video camera.
After turning on your digital video camera, press the MODE button twice to open the Playback
mode for videos and photos.
You can scroll through the videos and photos that you‟ve previously taken to view, edit or
delete them as desired.
To access the various menus of the Playback mode for videos and photos, press the MENU
button while in the Playback mode.
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Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
3264x2448（8MP）4:3, 3648x2048 (7MP) 16:9 HD, 2592x1944
Image Resolution
Video Resolution
(5MP) 4:3, 2048x1536 (3MP) 4:3, 1920x1080 (2MP) 16:9 HD,
640x480 (VGA) 4:3
1280x720(HD:15/30fps ) , 640x480 (VGA:15/30/60fps),
320x240(QVGA:15/30/60fps)
File Format
External Memory
LCD Display
Lens
JPEG (photos) / AVI (videos)
SD Card (up to 32GB)
2.7 Inch TFT (90)
f=7.51-20.78mm
Zoom
5 x Optical Zoom
Exposure
White Balance
ISO
-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent , Fluorescent
Auto / 100 / 200 / 400
Auto / Scenery / Portrait / Night Scenery / Night Portrait / High
Scene
Sensitivity / Sport / Beach / Party
Microphone
Speaker
Yes
Yes
Self-Timer
2 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, Off
Smile Capture
Print Photos
Face Detect
Interface
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB 2.0 ( HS )
Auto Power Off
System Requirements
Language
1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, Off
Windows XP and above / Mac OS X 10.5 and above
English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Russian,
Turkish, French
NP40 Lithium
-20~45℃
Battery
Working Temperature
Digital video camera
Dimensions (mm)
120 x 61 x 68
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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 150MB of free disk space
1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution
16-bit color or higher display adaptor
CD-ROM Drive
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher
Windows Media Player 10 or higher
Internet connection required
Computer System Requirements – MAC OS
Macintosh with Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5 or later
256 MB RAM, 150 MB free disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
CD-ROM Drive
QuickTime 6 or higher
Internet connection required
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Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera
Make sure the lithium battery has been charged and properly inserted into your digital video
camera.
Make sure an SD card (up to 32GB) has been inserted properly into your digital video camera.
Powering the Digital Video Camera ON
Press the Power button
, located on the inside wall, to turn your digital video camera ON.
The digital video camera will be in Video Capture mode to start.
Powering the Digital Video Camera OFF
While the digital video camera is on, you can press the Power button
again at any point to turn
your digital video camera OFF. You will see a “Goodbye” splash screen and then the digital video
camera will power off completely.
Note: Your digital video 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 from the Auto Power Off settings menu.
Changing Camera Mode
Your digital video camera has three main modes:
1. Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your digital video camera.
2. Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your digital video camera.
3. Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view and edit the videos and
photos you have already taken with your digital video camera.
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To change the active digital video camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press
the MODE button.
When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display
When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of 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 menus that show the settings and options specific to that mode.
1. Press the MENU button, located on the LCD panel, to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll between the various menus for the current
mode.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. If the selection can be remembered by the digital video camera, a selection icon
will appear
to the right of the selected menu option. Changes made to these options will remain until you
change them again at a later time.
6. Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the digital video
camera and do not display the selection icon
when selected.
7. At any time you can press the MODE button, located on the LCD panel, to exit the menus and
return to the previous screen.
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Video Capture Mode
The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video camera. When the
digital video camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode.
Taking a Video
1. While in Video Capture Mode, use the LCD display to direct the digital video camera at the
scene you would like to capture.
2.
Press the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons (on the top section of the digital
video camera) to better set the camera display if desired.
Note: The actual shape of these buttons may vary per camera model.
3. Press the Video Shutter button to START the video capture.
4. You will see a red icon at the top of the LCD indicating that the record is in progress.
5. To STOP the video record, press the Video Shutter button again.
6. The video will automatically be saved to the SD Memory card.
Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital video camera has Quick Function buttons controlled by the OK joystick button.
Button
Right
Function
Delete
Opens the Delete menu to the „Delete This Video?‟ option
Left
No Function in Video Mode
Light Exposure (-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV)
Increases the Light Exposure +
EV + Up
Light Exposure (-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV)
Reduces the Light Exposure -
EV- Down
Flash
OK
Turns the LED Flash On / Off
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ViviLink Button:
The ViviLink button (located on the inside wall of your digital video camera) allows you to easily and
quickly define which social network your captured video will be uploaded to when using the
software application.
1. While in Video Capture mode, press the ViviLink button.
2. The ViviLink for Videos Menu opens.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and save the highlighted menu option.
5. A
mode.
selected option icon will appear on the selected item and you will return to the previous
6. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
7. Once you have selected the ViviLink destination site, the selection applies only to the current
video you are capturing.
Remember: The ViviLink feature is deactivated by default, therefore select the ViviLink
destination before capturing a video. A ViviLink destination will only be assigned to a photo or
video if you manually set it from the ViviLink menu.
Changing the ViviLink destination site will also make the selected site the new default ViviLink
option. A new default can be selected at any time using this menu.
After you have captured a video and would like to add the ViviLink (or change the ViviLink if it
already has one) you can do so by viewing the captured video(s) in the Video Playback Mode
and pressing the MENU button to access the ViviLink for Videos Menu.
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Video Capture Mode Menus
The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera‟s Video Capture Mode:
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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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Scene menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video 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 digital
video camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your
camera‟s memory.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Image Size menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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.
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9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video 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 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 your camera.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Image Quality menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video 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 camera
while capturing the image.
Note: The Anti-Shake menu may not be available in some versions of this camera.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Anti-Shake menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
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5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video 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 of light source in the current environment.
Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current environment will allow the
camera to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camera.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the White Balance menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video 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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
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2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Color Effect menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video camera until you manually change
the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Image Sharpness Menu
Image Sharpness sets the level of sharpness in the images taken with your digital video camera.
The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Image Sharpness menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video 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 environment is lighter or darker than normal.
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When the environment has more light than is needed, reduce the exposure setting (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 using
the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Light Exposure menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video 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 camera has to light in the
surrounding environment. When the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camera will be
more sensitive to light and allow you to capture images in lower-light situations. The higher
sensitivity to light however, may reduce the quality of the images that are taken.
When the ISO is reduced, the image sensor in your camera will be less sensitive to light and will
optimize the image quality in environments with bright lighting.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the ISO menu.
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3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video 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 camera will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas in the display and
adjust the image color and lighting accordingly.
Center – Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but giving greater weight to the subject
in the center
Multi – Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into
several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness,
background, direct light and scenes
Spot – Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure on
the subject in the center of the monitor.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Metering menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item.
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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 digital video camera until you manually change
the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Language Menu
You can select your digital video camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from
the Language menu.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Language menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video 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 image was taken.
The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camera‟s date and time as desired. You can 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 stamp will not appear on photos taken.
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To Enable/Disable the Timestamp:
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Date/Time menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video camera until you manually change
the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
To Set the Date and Time:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Highlight the “Date Setup” menu option.
Press the OK on the joystick button to select and confirm and enter the “Date Setup” option.
The “Date Setup” submenu will open.
Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT joystick button. For each field in the
menu, use the UP and DOWN joystick button to set the time and date.
Once you have completed setting the time and date, press the OK on the joystick button to
save your settings.
5.
6.
If you would like to exit the Date/Time menu without changing the settings, press the MODE
button at any time 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.
Note: The Audio menu may not be available in some versions of this camera.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
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2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Audio menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video 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 digital video 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 with the POWER button before the next use.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Auto Power Off menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video camera until you manually change
the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
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Frequency Menu
The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent
lighting sources in your locale. If your digital video camera is set to a frequency that does not match
your country‟s electric current, you may see flickering or waves on the images taken by your digital
video camera.
50Hz – UK, Europe and Australia
60Hz – US, Canada and South America
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Frequency menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video camera until you manually change
the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
TV Mode Menu
TV Mode allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on
your television. See “Connecting the Digital Video Camera to a TV or HDTV” for further information
on how to connect your digital video camera to your television.
NTSC – television and video standard used in America, Canada
PAL – television and video standard used in Europe
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the TV Mode menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
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6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video camera until you manually change
the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Format Memory Menu
You can use the Format Memory menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your digital
video camera‟s SD Memory card.
Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content
on your digital video camera’s memory card.
This option can only delete ALL of the content at one time.
If you would like to delete individual images, use the Delete menu in the digital video camera‟s
Playback mode.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Format Memory menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. To Format the Memory Card:
If you would like to proceed with the format, select „Yes‟ and press the OK button on the
joystick to confirm.
The memory card will be completely formatted.
A message will appear confirming that your memory card format has completed.
You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode.
If you would like to exit the format without formatting the memory card, select „Cancel‟ and
press the OK button on the joystick.
5. Press the MODE button at any time to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
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Firmware Settings (Restore Factory Settings) Menu
Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your digital video camera or to reset your camera
settings to the Factory Default Settings.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Restore Factory Settings
menu.
3. To reset the digital video camera‟s settings to the Factory Default Settings, press OK button on
the joystick to select „RESTORE Factory settings‟.
If you would like to proceed with the reset, select „Yes‟ and press the OK button on the
joystick to confirm.
The settings will be reset and a message will appear indicating that the settings have been
reset.
You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital video
camera settings set to the Factory Default Settings.
If you would like to exit the format, select „No‟ and press the OK button on the joystick.
You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode.
Note: Selecting the system Language is required after resetting to the Factory settings. After you
have RESET to the Factory Default Settings, and you immediately continue using the digital video
camera, the language will be set to the default: English.
To change the system Language:
- Press the MENU button to open the menus.
- Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Language Menu.
- Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to select the language you would like.
- Press the OK button on the joystick to save the selection.
If you have not selected a system Language (after the RESETTING to the Factory settings) and the
digital video camera is turned off, the next time the digital video camera is powered on, you will be
prompted to select a system Language.
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Video Playback Mode
When you first turn on the digital video camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by
default. Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode. The Playback mode will allow
you to review photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera.
Playing Videos on Your Digital Video Camera
1. Select your Video:
Once in Playback mode, press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll through the
images on your digital video camera‟s memory card until you find the video you would like
to view.
Each captured image (videos and photos) will display on the LCD screen.
Videos will appear with an „AVI‟ icon on the top left of the LCD screen.
2. Play your selected video:
Press the Video Shutter button to start playing the video.
Press the Video Shutter button again to pause the video and to continue playing and
pausing as needed.
To fully stop the video, press the OK on the joystick button.
Use the VOL- and VOL+ (located on the top section of your camera) to decrease and
increase the volume of the video while it is playing.
Thumbnail View
Use the W/Zoom Out button to display your captured images in Thumbnail View.
The images (videos and photos) on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can
scroll and select images from the thumbnails.
1. Press the W/Zoom Out button.
All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View.
2. Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT buttons on the joystick to scroll and select the image you
wish to view.
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3. Press the OK button on the joystick to enlarge the selected image full size.
4. Once the video is full size you can play and view the video.
Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital video camera has Quick Function buttons controlled by the OK joystick button.
Button
Function
-
-
-
-
Displays the NEXT image
Right
Navigates in Thumbnail View
Displays the PREVIOUS image
Navigates in Thumbnail View
Left
Up
Navigates in Thumbnail View
Navigates in Thumbnail View
Down
-
-
STOPS Video Playback
OK
Enlarges selected photo from Thumbnail size to regular size.
Other:
Video Shutter
PLAYS and PAUSES Video Playback
W/Zoom Out
Opens the Thumbnail View
Video Playback Mode Menus
The following menu appears in your digital video camera‟s Video Playback Mode:
Note: The order of the menus options may vary.
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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 Experience Image Manager
application.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the ViviLink menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item.
7. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8. An icon will appear on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site.
9. Remember that the ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. A ViviLink destination will only be
assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this menu.
Changing the ViviLink destination site will also make the selected site the new default ViviLink
option. A new default can be selected at any time using 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 the files.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Protect/Lock menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item.
7. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
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8. Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that image
in the Playback mode. Videos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol.
Remember: Locked videos cannot be deleted.
Delete Menu
While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos and photos from your digital video camera using
the Delete menu.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Delete menu.
1. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
2. To delete the selected video, select “Delete This Video?” and press OK button on the joystick.
If you would like to proceed with deleting the current image: select „Yes‟ and press the OK
button on the joystick to confirm. The video will be deleted and you will exit the menu and
return to the Playback mode.
If you do not want to delete the current image, select „No‟ and press the OK button on the
joystick. The video will not be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback
mode.
3. To delete all the videos and photos you have saved on your SD Memory card, select “Delete All
Images?” and press the OK button on the joystick.
If you would like to proceed with deleting all the videos and photos, select „Yes‟ and press
the OK button on the joystick to confirm.
All of your images will be permanently deleted.
A black „No File‟ screen will appear. Press the MODE button to exit the „No File‟ screen and
return to Video Capture mode.
If you do not want to delete all of your videos and photos, select „No‟ and press the OK
button on the joystick . All images will remain on your SD card and you will exit the menu and
return to the Playback mode.
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Photo Capture Mode
The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital video camera.
Taking a Picture
1. While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the digital video camera at the
scene you would like to capture.
2.
Press the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons (on the top section of the digital
video camera) to better set the camera display if desired.
Note: The actual shape of these buttons may vary per camera model.
3.
Press the Photo Shutter button to take the picture.
4. The picture will automatically be saved to the SD Memory card.
Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital video camera has Quick Function buttons controlled by the OK joystick button.
Button
Right
Function
Delete
Opens the Delete menu to the „Delete This Photo?‟ option
Self-Timer
Toggles between the Self-Timer Options:
2 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, Off
Left
Light Exposure (-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV)
Increases the Light Exposure +
EV + Up
EV- Down
OK
Light Exposure (-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV)
Reduces the Light Exposure -
Flash
Turns the LED Flash On / Off
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ViviLink Button:
The ViviLink button (located on the inside wall of your digital video camera) allows you to easily and
quickly define which social network your captured photo will be uploaded to when using the
software application.
1. While in Photo Capture mode, press the ViviLink button.
2. The ViviLink for Photos Menu opens.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and save the highlighted menu option.
5. A
mode.
selected option icon will appear on the selected item and you will return to the previous
6. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
7. Once you have selected the ViviLink destination site, the selection applies only to the current
picture you are capturing.
Remember: The ViviLink feature is deactivated by default, therefore select the ViviLink
destination before capturing a photo. A ViviLink destination will only be assigned to a photo or
video if you manually set it from the ViviLink menu.
Changing the ViviLink destination site will also make the selected site the new default ViviLink
option. A new default can be selected at any time using this menu.
After you have captured a photo and would like to add the ViviLink (or change the ViviLink if it
already has one) you can do so by viewing the captured photo(s) in the Photo Playback Mode
and pressing the MENU button to access the ViviLink for Photos Menu.
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Photo Capture Mode Menus
The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:
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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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Scene menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video 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 the images taken by your
digital video camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of
your camera‟s memory.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Image Resolution menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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.
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9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video 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 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 your camera.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Image Quality menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video 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 digital video camera‟s
shutter button is pressed and the actual capture of the picture.
This is an optimal feature if you don‟t just want to take the picture but would like to be in the picture
yourself.
Just set the desired self-timer delay, press the Shutter button and position yourself in front of the
digital video camera as desired.
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Beeping sounds will indicate the countdown until the photo is taken - according to the time you have
selected: 2 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds.
NOTE: The Self-Timer can also be quickly activated by simply pressing the joystick button LEFT.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Self-Timer menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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. The Self-Timer is active for only the photo taken after the Self-Timer has been set.
Reset the Self-Timer for each separate photo when needed.
Anti-Shake Menu
The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camera
while capturing the image.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Anti-Shake menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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.
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9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video 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 colors and focus in the 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 the Face Detect option, please ensure the following:
Anti-Shake - Ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to „On‟. The Anti-Shake option is „On‟ by
default when you start using your camera and assists you in properly focusing the image.
Distance from the camera – The subject‟s face must be no further than 8 to 9 feet (3.5 meters)
from the camera and the face must cover at least 20% (1 / 5th) of the picture as „seen‟ on the
LCD screen.
Facing the camera - The face of the 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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Face Detect menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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.
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9.
Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video 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 picture is smiling.
To properly use the Smile Capture feature, please ensure the following:
Anti-Shake - Ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to „On‟. The Anti-Shake option is „On‟ by
default when you start using your camera and assists you in properly focusing the image.
Distance from the camera – The subject‟s face must cover a majority of the picture as „seen‟
on the LCD screen.
Facing the camera - The face of the 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.
Once a smile is detected the camera will automatically take the picture.
Smile Capture will not work with a side shot of the subject‟s head.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Smile Capture menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video camera until you manually change
the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
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White Balance Menu
The White Balance feature allows your camera to adjust the coloring of the captured images
depending on the type of light source in the current environment.
Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current environment will allow the
camera to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camera.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the White Balance menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video 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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Color Effect menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video camera until you manually change
the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
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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 Photo Shutter button.
This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or other
scenes with quick movements.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Multi SnapShots menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video camera until you manually change
the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Image Sharpness Menu
Image Sharpness sets the level of sharpness in the images taken with your digital video camera.
The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Image Sharpness menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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.
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9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video 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 environment is lighter or darker than normal.
When the environment has more light than is needed, reduce the exposure setting (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 using
the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Light Exposure menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video camera until you manually change
the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
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ISO Menu
The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camera has to light in the
surrounding environment. When the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camera will be
more sensitive to light and allow you to capture images in lower-light situations. The higher
sensitivity to light however, may reduce the quality of the images that are taken.
When the ISO is reduced, the image sensor in your camera will be less sensitive to light and will
optimize the image quality in environments with bright lighting.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the ISO menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video 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 camera will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas in the display and
adjust the image color and lighting accordingly.
Center – Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but giving greater weight to the subject
in the center
Multi – Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into
several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness,
background, direct light and scenes
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Spot – Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure on
the subject in the center of the monitor.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Metering menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video camera until you manually change
the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Language Menu
You can select your digital video camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from
the Language menu.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Language menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video camera until you manually change
the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
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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 image was taken.
The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camera‟s date and time as desired. You can 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 stamp will not appear on photos taken.
To Enable/Disable the Timestamp:
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Date/Time menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video 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 on the joystick button to select and confirm and enter the “Date Setup” option.
3. The “Date Setup” submenu will open.
4. Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT joystick button. For each field in the menu,
use the UP and DOWN joystick button to set the time and date.
5. Once you have completed setting the time and date, press the OK on the joystick button to save
your settings.
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6. If you would like to exit the Date/Time menu without changing the settings, press the MODE
button at any time to exit the menu and return to your previous screen.
Silent Mode Menu
You have the option of activating the digital video camera‟s Silent mode to disable all of the sound
effects that the digital video camera emits when performing functions.
NOTE: The Silent Mode is not active when using the Self-Timer feature.
The Self-Timer countdown will emit sounds to notify you as to the timing of when the photo will be
taken, even when Silent Mode is ON.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Silent Mode menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video 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 digital video 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 with the POWER button before the next use.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
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2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Auto Power Off menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video 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 in fluorescent
lighting sources in your locale. If your digital video camera is set to a frequency that does not match
your country‟s electric current, you may see flickering or waves on the images taken by your digital
video camera.
50Hz – UK, Europe and Australia
60Hz – US, Canada and South America
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Frequency menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video camera until you manually change
the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
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TV Mode Menu
TV Mode allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on
your television. See “Connecting the Digital Video Camera to a TV or HDTV” section of your manual
for further information on how to connect your digital video camera to your television.
NTSC – television and video standard used in America, Canada
PAL – television and video standard used in Europe
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the TV Mode menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT 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 digital video camera until you manually change
the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Format Memory Menu
You can use the Format Memory menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your digital
video camera‟s SD Memory card.
Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content
on your digital video camera’s memory card.
This option can only delete ALL of the content at one time.
If you would like to delete individual images, use the Delete menu in the digital video camera‟s
Playback mode.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Format Memory menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
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4. To Format the Memory Card:
If you would like to proceed with the format, select „Yes‟ and press the OK button on the
joystick to confirm.
The memory card will be completely formatted.
A message will appear confirming that your memory card format has completed.
You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode.
If you would like to exit the format without formatting the memory card, select „Cancel‟ and
press the OK button on the joystick.
5. Press the MODE button at any time to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
Firmware Settings (Restore Factory Settings) Menu
Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your digital video camera or to reset your camera
settings to the Factory Default Settings.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Restore Factory Settings
menu.
3. To reset the digital video camera‟s settings to the Factory Default Settings, press OK button on
the joystick to select „RESTORE Factory settings‟.
If you would like to proceed with the reset, select „Yes‟ and press the OK button on the
joystick to confirm.
The settings will be reset and a message will appear indicating that the settings have been
reset.
You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital video
camera settings set to the Factory Default Settings.
If you would like to exit the format, select „No‟ and press the OK button on the joystick.
You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode.
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Note: Selecting the system Language is required after resetting to the Factory settings. After you
have RESET to the Factory Default Settings, and you immediately continue using the digital video
camera, the language will be set to the default: English.
To change the system Language:
- Press the MENU button to open the menus.
- Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Language Menu.
- Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to select the language you would like.
- Press the OK button on the joystick to save the selection.
If you have not selected a system Language (after the RESETTING to the Factory settings) and the
digital video camera is turned off, the next time the digital video camera is powered on, you will be
prompted to select a system Language.
Photo Playback Mode
When you first turn on the digital video camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by
default. Press the MODE button twice 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 digital video camera.
Viewing Photos on Your Digital Video Camera
Once in the Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons on the joystick to scroll through the
images on your digital video camera‟s memory card.
Photos appear with a „JPG‟ icon on the top left of the LCD screen.
Thumbnail View
Use the W/Zoom Out button to display your captured images in Thumbnail View.
The images (videos and photos) on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can
scroll and select images from the thumbnails.
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1. Press the W/Zoom Out button.
All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View.
2. Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT buttons on the joystick to scroll and select the image you
wish to view.
3. Press the OK button on the joystick to enlarge the selected image full size.
Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital video camera has Quick Function buttons controlled by the OK joystick button.
Button
Function
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Displays the NEXT image
Right
Navigates in Thumbnail View
Displays the PREVIOUS image
Navigates in Thumbnail View
Begins Slide Show
Left
Up
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Navigates in Thumbnail View
Down
OK
Navigates in Thumbnail View
Enlarges selected photo from Thumbnail size to regular size.
Other:
W/Zoom Out
Opens the Thumbnail View
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Photo Playback Mode Menus
The following menus appear in your digital video camera‟s Photo Playback Mode:
Note: The order of the menus options may vary.
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 Experience Image Manager
application.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the ViviLink menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item.
7. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8. An icon will appear on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site.
9. Remember that the ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. A ViviLink destination will only be
assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this menu or by pressing the ViviLink
button before capturing a picture while in the Photo Capture Mode.
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Changing the ViviLink destination site will also make the selected site the new default ViviLink
option. A new default can be selected at any time using this menu.
Rotate Menu
Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you have taken 90, 180, or 270.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Rotate menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. The selected picture will now appear rotated in the Playback mode.
Crop Image Menu
You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Crop menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the „Crop‟ option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to open the Crop option.
5. The selected picture will open with the Crop box in the middle.
6. Use the UP/ DOWN/ LEFT/ RIGHT buttons on the joystick to move the Crop box and define the
desired crop area.
7. Use the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to enlarge or shrink the Crop box area.
8. When you are ready to crop, press the Photo Shutter button.
9. When you see the cropped picture appear, press the Photo Shutter button again to SAVE or
press the MODE button to CANCEL and return to the Crop menu.
10. If you selected to save, the cropped picture will now be saved as a new picture to your memory
card.
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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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Protect/Lock menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item.
7. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8. Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that image
in the Playback mode. Videos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol.
Remember: Locked videos cannot be deleted.
Delete Menu
While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos and photos from your digital video camera using
the Delete menu.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Delete menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. To delete the selected video, select “Delete This Photo?” and press OK button on the joystick.
If you would like to proceed with deleting the current image: select „Yes‟ and press the OK
button on the joystick to confirm. The photo will be deleted and you will exit the menu and
return to the Playback mode.
If you do not want to delete the current image, select „No‟ and press the OK button on the
joystick. The photo will not be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback
mode.
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5. To delete all the videos and photos you have saved on your SD Memory card, select “Delete All
Images?” and press the OK button on the joystick.
If you would like to proceed with deleting all the videos and photos, select „Yes‟ and press
the OK button on the joystick to confirm.
All of your images will be permanently deleted.
A black „No File‟ screen will appear. Press the MODE button to exit the „No File‟ screen and
return to Video Capture mode.
If you do not want to delete all of your videos and photos, select „No‟ and press the OK
button on the joystick . All images will remain on your SD card and you will exit the menu and
return to the Playback mode.
Print Photos Menu
You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your digital video camera directly
to a Pictbridge compatible printer.
1. Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print.
2. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
3. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Print Photo menu.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick when highlighting the “Print This Photo” option to print the
selected photo.
5. You will be asked to connect the camera to the Pictbridge printer.
6. Connect the USB cable provided in the package from 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 mode.
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Slide Show Menu
The Slide Show menu allows you to set the interval length of time that each picture will display
during the slide show.
Note: While in Playback mode, press the UP Quick Function button to initiate the slide show.
Press any button to exit the slide show and return to the previous mode.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Slide Show menu.
3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
5. A
selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item.
7. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8. While in Playback mode, press the “Up” Quick Function button to initiate the slideshow.
Connecting the Digital Video Camera to a TV or HDTV
The digital video camera has an AV/HD port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camera‟s
LCD screen. On plugging the TV Cable (supplied) or the HDMI Cable (supplied) to the digital video
camera‟s AV or HDMI slot and to the TV, the LCD screen turns blank.
Use the digital video camera normally to capture and playback photos and videos.
The images will appear on the TV instead of on the digital video camera‟s LCD screen.
Note: The only limitation of using the TV screen is that the digital video camera is now not portable.
Connecting to a TV with the TV Cable
1. Connect the TV cable:
Connect the black jack into the digital video camera‟s AV slot.
Connect the yellow jack into the TV – Video port.
Connect the white jack into the TV – Audio port.
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2. Turn On the TV and the digital video camera, and then set the TV to “AV” mode.
3. Set the TV format on the digital video camera to suit the TV format of your TV set (NTSC or
PAL).
In the Video and Photo Capture Menus, use the TV Mode Menu to select the appropriate TV
format.
4. When the digital video camera is set to Video or Photo Capture mode, you can preview what
you would like to record on the TV screen and view the recording on the TV.
5. When the digital video camera is set to Playback mode, you can review all the captured photos
and videos on the TV.
Connecting to an HDTV with the HDMI Cable
1. Connect the digital video camera to an HDTV with the HDMI cable (supplied) by inserting the
smaller end of the cable into the HD slot of the camera, and the larger end into the HDMI port on
the television.
2. Turn On the HDTV and the digital video camera, and select the appropriate HDMI source from
your television menu settings.
3. Set the TV format on the digital video camera to suit the TV format of your TV set (NTSC or
PAL).
In the Video and Photo Capture Menus, use the TV Mode Menu to select the TV format.
4. When the digital video camera is set to Video or Photo Capture mode, you can preview what
you would like to record on the HDTV screen and view the recording on the HDTV.
5. When the digital video camera is set to Playback mode, you can review all the captured photos
and videos on the HDTV.
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Installing the Software
You 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 appear, open the application‟s CD/DVD drive and click on “Setup.exe” to launch the
installer.
3. 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 of inserting the CD-ROM, connect to the internet
and then click the “Install Vivitar Experience Image Manager” button to begin the installation.
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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” to open the next window.
6. Select your camera model from the list and click “Next” to open the next window.
7. Click “Next” to 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.
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 Experience Image Manager” installer create the folder to where the
program will be installed, and then click “Install”.
11. Please wait while the application continues the installation process on your computer.
12. On PC: Click the “Close” button when the installation is complete.
Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application.
13. On Macintosh: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete.
Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application.
14. If you close the 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 you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few seconds until
the computer recognizes the device.
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Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer
The SD card must be inserted in the digital video camera.
Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their
way to your computer.
1. Select the “Get Images” button from the 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 where to place the new photo and video files.
6. Add the new photo and video files to albums if 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.
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9. A media download progress bar appears on the bottom left showing the number of media files
downloading to your computer. A message appears when the download is complete.
10. The photo and video files that you selected are now downloaded to your computer to the
selected folder and albums ready for your use.
Get started!
Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, you can:
Upload and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo sharing and social
networking sites - Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, MySpace, Photobucket, Twitpic, Twitgoo and
YouTube
Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from one social network to another
Organize your images 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.
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Transferring Images Manually
Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually: WINDOWS
1. Use the USB cable that came with your camcorder to connect your camcorder to your computer.
2. MSDC appears on the LCD.
3. A window appears with a list of options, select “Open folder to view files” and click OK.
4. Open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.
5. Select the media and copy the files from this folder into your computer. Optionally, select the
files and choose Copy from the Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose Paste from the Edit
menu.
6. We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures/My Pictures folder and the videos
into the Videos/My Videos folder.
7. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their
way to your computer.
Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually: MACINTOSH
1. Use the USB cable that came with your camcorder to connect your camcorder to your computer.
2. MSDC appears on the LCD.
3. The camcorder‟s device icon appears on the desktop.
4. Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.
5. Select the files and drag them into your computer. Optionally, select the files and choose Copy
from the Finder‟s Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu.
6. We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures folder and the videos into the Movies
folder.
7. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. 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.
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Sakar Warranty Card
This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. Products that
fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or workmanship will
be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year from the time of purchase.
What Is Not Covered By Warranty:
Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or
malfunctions from other than normal use, including but limited to, repair by unauthorized parties,
tampering, 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.
2.
3.
Copy of original bill of sale
A detailed written description of the problem.
Your return address and telephone number (Daytime)
MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW:
Sakar US
Sakar UK/Europe
Sakar Australia
Sakar International
Attention: Service
Department
Attention: Service
Department
Return faulty camera
to the Refund Counter
2D, Siskin Parkway East at the store where
195 Carter Drive
Edison, NJ
4020 Middlemarch
Business Park
purchased
08817
Coventry, CV3 4PE
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Technical Support
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 in the US please call 1-800-592-9541, in the UK call 0800 917 4831, in Australia
your local toll free number.
Troubleshooting
Q: I have taken photos and selected the “Get Images” button. I get a message that the
images were successfully transferred but the photos do not appear on my computer. What
do I do?
First ensure that 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 the camera
powers off. If the photos are saved to the SD memory card then all the photos should appear.
Q: How do I make sure I don't lose important pictures?
This camera requires an SD card 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 were also
deleted from my computer. How do I recover images that I accidently deleted?
All images deleted using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager are sent to your computer`s
Recycle or Trash Bin and can be retrieved from there.
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