Vivitar ViviCam F529 User Manual

ViviCam F529 Digital Camera

User Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and

videos is included with your camera.

Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.

Note: Your camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.

SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.

Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.

What Your Camera Includes

1. Digital Camera

2. Lithium Battery

3. USB cable

4. Vivitar Experience Image Manager

software Installation CD

5. Wrist Strap

Note: SD Memory Card not included

Parts of the Camera

1. Power button

2. Shutter button

3. LCD Screen

4. LED

5. Zoom Out

6. Zoom In

7. Up / Flash / Slideshow

8. Right / Delete button

9. Down / ViviLink button

10. Menu / SET button

11. Left / Scene button

12. MODE button

13. Microphone

14. Flash Light

15. USB Slot

16. Tripod Socket

17. Digital Lens

18. Battery/ SD Memory Card slot

19. Wrist Strap connector

20. Speaker

Initial Camera Setup

Installing the Batteries

Installing the Memory Card

 SD Memory card

(up to 32GB)

needed for normal use

(not included)

Turning On the Camera

Using the Camera

Selecting

the modes

Accessing the menu

When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial

camera setup.

Powering the Camera ON

1) Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.

2) Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera.

3) Press the POWER

button to turn on the camera.

Setting the Camera 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 M (MENU)/SET 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.

Setting the Date and Time

The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera.

Set the Date and Time as Desired and press the M (MENU)/SET button 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 M (MENU)/SET button 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 M (MENU)/SET button to confirm the selection.

3) After the ViviLink Video option is confirmed the camera is now ready to use.

Main Camera Modes

Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions.

You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your camera after the camera has been

powered ON.

Photo Capture Mode

Use this mode to capture pictures with your camera.

This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON.

To take a picture, aim your camera as desired and press the “Shutter” button.

The picture will be automatically saved to your camera‟s memory card.

To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the M (MENU)/SET button

while in the Photo Capture mode.

Video Capture Mode

Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera.

After turning on your camera, press the MODE button once to open the Video Capture

mode. To take a video, aim your camera as desired and press the “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 “Shutter” button again. The video will be automatically saved

to your camera‟s memory card.

To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the M (MENU)/SET button

while in the Video Capture mode.

Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)

Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your camera.

After turning on your camera, press the MODE button twice to open the Playback mode for

photos and videos. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you‟ve previously

taken to view, edit or delete them as desired.

To access the various menus for the Playback mode for photos and videos, press the M

(MENU)/SET button while in the Playback mode.

Camera Technical Specifications

Image Sensor

CMOS Sensor

(14M) 4416 x 3312, (12M) 4000 x 3000 pixels, (10M) 3648 x 2736

pixels, (8M) 3264 x 2448 pixels, (7M HD) 3648 x 2048 pixels,

Image Resolution

(5M) 2592 x 1944 pixels, (3M) 2048 x 1536 pixels, (2M HD) 1920

x 1080 pixels and (VGA) 640 x 480 pixels

Video Resolution

File Format

Internal Memory

External Memory

LCD Display

Lens

640X480 pixels (30 fps), 320X240 (30 fps)

JPEG/AVI

1 Test Photo Use Only

SD Card (up to 32GB)

2.7 Inch TFT

F=3.0-5.5

Zoom

4X Digital Zoom, 5X Optical Zoom

Exposure

-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV

White Balance

ISO

Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent , Fluorescent

Auto / 100 / 200 / 400

Auto / Scenery / Portrait / Night Scenery / Night Portrait / High

Scene

Sensitivity / Sport / Beach / Party

Flash

Auto/Force/Red Eye/Off

Self-Timer

Anti-Shake

Print Photos

Face Detect

Smile Capture

Interface

2, 5 or 10 second delay

Yes

USB 2.0

System Requirements Windows XP and above / Mac OSX 10.5 and above

Battery Lithium Battery (BL-5B)

Working Temperature 0~40 ℃

Computer System Requirements – Windows

To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum

configuration:

 Pentium 4 processor or above with Windows XP service pack 2, Windows Vista or Windows 7

 512 MB RAM, with 100MB of free disk space

 1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution

 16-bit color or higher display adaptor

 CD-ROM Drive

 QuickTime 6 or higher

 Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher

 Windows Media Player 10 or higher

 Internet connection required

Computer System Requirements – Macintosh

Macintosh with Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5 or later

 256 MB RAM, 100 MB free disk space

 Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor

 QuickTime 6 or higher

 Internet connection required

Using Your Digital Camera

Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. If your camera

comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use.

Powering the camera ON

Press the Power button

to start.

to turn your camera ON. The camera will be in Photo Capture mode

Powering the camera OFF

While the camera is on, you can press the Power button

again at any point to turn your

camera OFF. You will see a “Goodbye” splash screen and then the camera will power off

completely.

Note: Your digital camera also has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off your

camera after a specific period of time 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 camera has three main modes:

1) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera.

2) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera.

3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos

you have already taken with your camera.

When the camera is first powered ON, the Photo Capture Mode will be active. The icons that

appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to capture and

enjoy clear quality photos.

To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE

button on the back of the camera.

When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display

When in Video 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 a set of menus specific to that mode.

1) Press the M (Menu)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll between the various menus for

the current mode.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu selection.

4) Press the M (Menu) / SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.

5) If the selection can be remembered by the camera, a

selection icon will appear to the

right of the selected menu option. Changes made to these options will remain as is until you

decide to change them again at a later time.

6) Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camera and

do not display this icon when selected.

7) At any time you can press the MODE button to exit the menus and return to the previous

screen.

Photo Capture Mode

The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera.

Taking a Picture

1) While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the

camera at the scene you would like to capture.

Click the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired.

Note: The actual shape of these buttons may vary per camera model.

Click the Shutter button on the top of the camera to take the picture.

4) The picture will automatically be saved to the memory or SD card.

Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons:

Button

Left

Icon appearing and Action

Scene Selection - Opens the Scene menu

Flash Options - Toggles the Flash options appearing on the LCD

Delete Last Photo – Allows you to delete the last photo taken

Right

Down

ViviLink – Opens the ViviLink for Photos menu

Hide/Show the LCD Icons

The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired.

1) Hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to hide the display of the icons on the screen.

2) Press the MODE button again to redisplay the icons on the screen.

Flash Options

There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear on the Photo

Capture Mode LCD screen in the sequence.

To change the Flash mode, press the Up Quick Function button until you arrive at your desired

settings.

Forced Off (Default)

Auto Flash

Forced On

Red Eye

Photo Capture Mode Menus

The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:

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 M (Menu)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Image Resolution Menu

The Image Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your

camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your

camera‟s memory.

1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting 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 M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Self-Timer Menu

The Self-Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camera‟s shutter button

is pressed and the actual capture of the picture.

This is an optimal feature if you don‟t just want to take the picture but would also would like to be

in the picture yourself. Just set the desired self-timer delay, press the shutter button on your

camera and position yourself in front of the camera as desired.

1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Anti-Shake Menu

The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera

while capturing the image.

1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting 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.

Note: To properly use the Face Detect option please ensure the following:

 Macro mode off - Face Detect will not work if the camera is in Macro mode. Select the Macro

„Off‟option in the Macro menu. The mountain

icon will appear on the LCD.

 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 focussing 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 M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting 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.

Note: To properly use the Smile Capture feature please ensure the following:

 Macro mode off – Smile Capture will not work if the camera is in Macro mode. Select the

Macro „Off‟ option in the Macro menu. The mountain

icon will appear on the LCD.

 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 focussing 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 M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Macro Menu

The Macro mode allows you to capture images at very close range. When enabled, the Macro

mode will allow your camera to focus on an object that is very close to the camera. The flower

icon

will appear on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is on.

To capture photos in the regular mode, select the Macro „Off‟ option. The mountain icon

will

appear on the LCD.

Note: The Macro mode must be turned off when you want to use the following features of your

camera: Flash, Face Detect and Smile Capture.

To turn Macro mode off, select the Macro „Off‟option. The mountain icon

will appear on the

LCD.

1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting 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 M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting 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 M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Multi SnapShots Menu

When enabled, the Multi SnapShots feature allows you to take five rapid snapshots in a row with

a single click of the 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 M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Image Sharpness Menu

You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera. The sharpness level

dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct.

1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting 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 M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting 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 M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting 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

subjectin the center

Multi – Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into

several zones for light metering such 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 M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Language Menu

You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the

Language menu.

1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Date/Time Menu

When you capture an image 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 M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

5) selected option icon now appears to the right of the option name.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

To Set the Date and Time:

1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Highlight the “Date Setup” menu option.

5) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

6) The Date Setup submenu will open.

7) Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT navigation buttons. For each field in

the menu, use the UP and DOWN navigation buttons to set the time and date.

8) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous screen.

Silent Mode Menu

You have the option of activating the camera‟s silent mode to disable all of the sound effects that

the camera emits when performing camera functions.

1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Auto Power Off Menu

You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camera‟s battery life. The

designated time represents when your camera will automatically power off.

When the camera sits idle for the designated period of time, the camera will shut off completely

and will need to be powered on again with the power button before the next use.

1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Frequency Menu

The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in

flourescent lighting sources in your locale. If your camera is set to a frequency that does not

match your country‟s electric current, you may see waves on the images taken by your camera.

1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Format Memory Card Menu

You can use the Format Memory Card menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your

camera‟s memory card.

Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on

your camera’s memory card.

This option will delete all of the content at one time. If you would like to delete individual images,

use the delete menu in the camera‟s Playback mode.

1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options. While

scrolling down the selected option will be highlighted.

4) If you would like to proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the M (MENU)/SET

button.

5) You will be asked to confirm your wish to format your memory card.

6) Select “No” to exit without formatting.

7) Select “Yes” and press the M (MENU)/SET button to begin the format.

8) The memory card will be completely formatted.

9) A message will appear confirming that your memory card has been formatted clean.

Firmware Menu

Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to

the factory default settings.

1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) The “Default Setting” is selected.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to reset the camera to the factory default settings.

5) You will be asked to confirm your wish to restore all of the factory settings.

6) Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select “Yes” and press the M (MENU)/SET button to

begin the format.

7) The camera will be reset.

8) A message will appear indicating that the settings have been reset successfully.

Photo Playback Mode

When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo 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 camera.

Viewing Photos on Your Camera

Once in the Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the

images on your camera‟s memory card. Photos appear with a

icon on the top left of the

LCD screen .

Zooming In/Out on a Photo

Press the T / Zoom In button to zoom in on a photo on your camera. Use the direction buttons to

navigate around the photo.

Press the W/Zoom Out button to zoom out on a photo on your camera.

Thumbnail View

Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View.

The images on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction

buttons to scroll and select images normally from the thumbnails.

1) Press the W/Zoom Out button

2) All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View.

3) Use the direction buttons to scroll and select the image you wish to view.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to enlarge the image full size.

Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons

Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.

Button

Left

Action

Displays the PREVIOUS image

Views all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3, 5 or 10 second intervals

Displays the NEXT image

Right

Down

Opens the ViviLink menu

Photo Playback Mode Menus

The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Playback Mode:

Delete Menu

While in the Playback Mode, you can delete pictures from your camera through the delete menu.

1) Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select the image you would like to delete.

2) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus.

3) Scroll to the Delete Menu.

4) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

5) To delete this one photo, select “Delete This Photo”

6) To delete all the images (including all unlocked photos and videos) on your camera‟s

memory card, select “Delete All Images”.

7) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

8) You will be asked to confirm your selection.

9) The photos will be deleted as desired.

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 M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) An icon will appear on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site when you return

to the Playback display.

7) Remember that the ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. A ViviLink destinastion will

only be assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this menu or from the

ViviLink menu in Capture mode (accessible with the Vivilink Quick-Function button in

Capture mode).

8) 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 through this menu.

9) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

10) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

Rotate Menu

Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camera.

1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

5) The selected picture will now appear rotated in the Playback mode.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

Crop Image Menu

You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature.

1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN to highlight the Crop option.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the crop option.

5) The crop window will open on the selected picture.

6) Use the directional buttons to move the crop box to define the desired crop area.

7) Use the W/T Zoom buttons on the camera to enlarge or shrink the crop box.

8) When you are ready to crop, press the Shutter button.

9) When you see the cropped picture appear, press the Shutter button again to save or press

the M (MENU)/SET button to cancel and return to the previous menu.

10) If you selected to save, the cropped picture will now be saved as a new picture to your

memory card.

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 M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

5) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

6) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

7) Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that

image in the playback mode. Photos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol.

8) Remember that you cannot delete or edit photos while they are locked.

Print Photos Menu

You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your camera directly to a

Pictbridge compatible printer.

1) Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print.

2) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

4) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

5) Press the M (MENU)/SET button when highlighting the “Print This Photo” option to print the

selected photo.

6) You will be asked to connect the camera to the Pictbridge printer.

7) Connect the USB cable provided in the package form the camera to the Pictbridge port of

the printer.

8) Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process.

9) Select the “Cancel” option to exit the menu and return to the previous mode.

Slide Show Menu

You can view a slideshow of all the pictures taken with your camera by pressing the “Up” Quick

Function button while in Playback mode.

The Slideshow menu allows you to set the interval length of time that each picture will display

during the slideshow.

1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) While in Playback mode, press the “Up” Quick Function button to initiate the slideshow.

9) Press any button to exit the slideshow and return to the previous mode.

Video Capture Mode

The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camera. When the

camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Photo Capture Mode. Press the MODE button

once to access the Video Capture Mode.

Taking a Video

1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the

camera at the scene you would like to capture.

Click the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to better set the camera display if

desired.

Note: The actual shape of these buttons may vary per camera model.

Press the Shutter button on the top of the camera 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 Shutter button again.

6) The video will automatically be saved to the camera‟s memory or SD card.

Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.

Button

Left

Icon appearing and Action

Scene Selection - Opens the Scene menu

Opens the Light Exposure menu

Opens the Video Playback Delete menu with the „Delete

Last Video‟ option highlighted

Right

Down

Opens the ViviLink menu

Video Capture Mode Menus

The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:

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 M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Image Size Menu

The Image Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your

camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your

camera‟s memory.

1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting 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 M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting 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.

1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option.

selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the

setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

Macro Menu

With the Macro feature, you can capture images at very close range. When enabled, the Macro