DVR 910HD Digital Video Camera: User Manual

DVR 910HD Digital Video Camera
User Manual
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Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
What Your Camera Includes ............................................................................................................................ 2
Camera Technical Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 3
Computer System Requirements – Windows................................................................................................... 4
Computer System Requirements – Macintosh ................................................................................................. 4
A Quick Look at your Digital Camera ............................................................................................................... 5
Initial Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Using Your Digital Camera .............................................................................................................................. 8
Changing Camera Mode ................................................................................................................................. 9
Navigating the Menus.................................................................................................................................... 10
Video Capture Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Video Playback Mode .................................................................................................................................... 27
Photo Capture Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 33
Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................................... 54
TV Out Function to Connect the Camera to a TV........................................................................................... 63
Installing the Software ................................................................................................................................... 64
Connecting the Camera to the Computer ...................................................................................................... 67
Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camera to Your Computer .................................................................. 67
Get started! ................................................................................................................................................... 68
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows) ................................................ 69
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) .............................................. 70
Camera Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 70
Sakar Warranty Card ..................................................................................................................................... 71
Technical Support .......................................................................................................................................... 72
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................. 73
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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

 Digital Camera
 Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD
 USB cable
 Easy Guide
 Strap
 Warranty Certificate
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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor CMOS Sensor
(3264x2448 (8M) / 3648x2048(7M-HD) / 2592x1944(5M) /
Image Resolution
2048x1536(3M) / 1920x1080(2M-HD) / 640x480(VGA)
Video Resolution 1280X720 (HD), VGA 640X480, QVGA 320X240
File Format JPEG/AVI
External Memory SD Card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display 2.7 Inch TFT
Lens f=7.45
Zoom 4X Digital Zoom
Exposure -3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent , Fluorescent
ISO Auto / 100 / 200 / 400
Auto / Scenery / Portrait / Night Scenery / Night Portrait / High
Scene
Sensitivity / Sport / Beach / Party
Language English / French / Spanish / Portuguese / German / Dutch / Italian /
Russian / Turkish
Flash 2 LED Flash lamps
Self-Timer 2 / 5 or 10 second delay
Anti-Shake Yes
Print Photos Yes
Face Detect Yes
Smile Capture Yes
Interface USB 2.0
System Requirements Windows XP and above / Mac OSX 10.5 and above
Battery 4 * AAA (1.5V) batteries
Working Temperature 0~40 ℃
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Computer System Requirements – Windows
To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration:
 Pentium 4 processor or above with Windows XP service pack 2, Windows Vista or Windows 7
 512 MB RAM, with 100MB of free disk space
 1024 x 768 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
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A Quick Look at your Digital Camera
1. Power button
2. ViviLink button
3. Photo Shutter Button
4. Video Shutter Button
5. LCD Screen
6. LED
7. W / Zoom Out / Vol -
8. T / Zoom In / Vol +
9. MODE Button
10. MENU Button
11. OK Button
12. Self-Timer / Left Button
13. EV+ / Up / Slideshow
14. Delete / Right Button
15. EV- / Down Button
16. Microphone
17. LED Flash Light
18. USB Slot
19. TV- Out Slot
20. Tripod Socket
21. Digital Lens
22. Battery Compartment
23. SD Memory Card slot
24. Speaker
25. Strap
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Initial Camera Setup
Flip open the LCD screen. 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.
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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 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 SET button to confirm the selection and move to the next part
of the camera setup.
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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 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 SET button to confirm the selection.
3) After the ViviLink Video option is confirmed the camera is now ready to use.
Using Your Digital Camera

Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.
Powering the camera ON
Press the Power button to turn your camera ON. The camera will be in Video Capture mode to start.
Powering the camera OFF
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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) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera.
2) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos 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 Video 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 top
left of the LCD Panel.
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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 a set of menus specific to that mode. Press the MENU button to open the menus for
the current mode.
1) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll between the various menus for the current
mode.
2) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu selection.
3) Press the OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
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4) 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.
5) Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camera and do not display
this icon when selected.
6) At any time you can press the MODE button to exit the menus and return to the previous screen.
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 Video Capture Mode.
Taking a Video
1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to
capture.
2) 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.
3) Press the Video Shutter button on the right of the direction joystick to start the video capture.
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4) You will see a red light 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 picture 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 joystick that functions as Quick Function buttons.
Button Icon appearing next to direction
Open the ViviLink menu
ViviLink
No Function in Video Mode

Left
Up
Opens the Light Exposure + menu
OK Turns the LED Flash On / Off
Right Open the Video Playback Delete
menu with the Delete Last Video option

highlighted
Down Opens the Light Exposure - menu
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Video Capture Mode Menus
The following are the menus that appear in your 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 UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
2) Press the OK button to select the desired option.
3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item
4) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or
restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
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.
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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.
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Anti-Shake Menu
The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camera while
capturing the image.
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.
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5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen
Color Effect Menu

You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera.
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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.
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
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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
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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.
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.
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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.
Language Menu
You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu.
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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:

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3) A selected option icon now appears to the right of the option name
To Set the Date and Time:

1) Highlight the “Date Setup” menu option.
3) The Date Setup submenu will open
4) 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.
5) Press the MODE button 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.
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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 turned on again with the power button before the next use.
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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 flickering or waves on the images taken by your camera.
50Hz – UK, Europe and Australia
60Hz – US, Canada and South America
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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 UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options. While scrolling down the
selected option will be highlighted.
2) If you would like to proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the OK button.
3) You will be asked to confirm your wish to format your memory card.
4) Select “No” to exit without formatting.
5) Select “Yes” and press the OK button to begin the format.
6) The memory card will be completely formatted
7) A message will appear confirming that your memory card has been formatted clean.
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Factory Settings Menu
Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the factory
default settings.
1) Select the “Default Setting”.

2) Press the OK button.
3) You will be asked to confirm your wish to restore all of the factory settings
4) The settings will be reset.
5) A message will appear indicating that the settings have been reset successfully
Video Playback Mode

When you first turn on the 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 camera.
Playing Videos on Your Camera

Once in Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your
camera‟s memory card. Each image will display on the LCD screen.
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When you find a video that you would like to play, press the VideoShutter button to start playing the video.
Press the OK button again to pause the video and continue playing and pausing as needed.
To fully stop the video, press the Up button.

To increase or decrease the volume of the playback sound track of the video press the Zoom controls
T / Vol+ or W / Vol -.
Thumbnail View
Use the W/Zoom Out buttons to display the images on your camera in Thumbnail View – the images on your
camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can scroll and select images normally from the
thumbnails.
1) All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View.
2) Use the direction buttons to scroll and select the image you wish to view.
3) Press the OK button to enlarge the image full size.
Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons

Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.
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Button Action
Select PREVIOUS image
Left
UP Stop a playing video

Select NEXT image
Right
Holding the Right navigation button for 3

HOLD
seconds will open the delete menu for the
Right for 3 selected image
Seconds
No Function
Down
Video Capture Mode Menus

The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:
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ViviLink Menu
networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application.
5) An icon will appear on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site. If no ViviLink destination is
manually selected, the default destination will be set automatically and display in the playback mode.
6) 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.
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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.
4) 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.
5) Remember that you cannot delete locked videos.
Delete Menu
While in the playback mode, you can delete videos from your camera through the delete menu.
1) View the image you would like to delete

2) Press the OK button to open the menus
3) Scroll to the Delete Menu
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5) To delete this one video, select “Delete This Video”
6) To delete all the videos on your camera‟s memory card, select “Delete All Videos”
8) You will be asked to confirm your selection
9) The videos will be deleted as desired
Delete with the Quick Function Delete Button

You can also access the delete menu in Playback mode by pressing and holding on the “Delete” quick function
button on the camera.
1) While the camera is in Playback mode, view the video you would like to delete.
2) Press and hold on the Delete Quick Function key (the right button on the navigation pad) for 3 seconds.
3) The delete menu will open
4) Confirm your wish to delete the selected video.
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Photo Capture Mode
The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. Press the MODE button
once to open the Photo Capture Mode.
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.
2) 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.
3) Click the Shutter button on the top of the camera to take the picture.
4) The picture will automatically be saved to the memory or SD card.
Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

Your digital camera has a four-directional joystick that functions as Quick Function buttons:
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Open the ViviLink menu
ViviLink
Button
Activate the Self-Timer
Left
Up
Opens the Light Exposure +
menu
OK LED Flash On/Off
Delete Last Image – Allows you to
Right delete the last image taken
Down Opens the Light Exposure - menu
LED Flash Option

To increase the lighting in dark situations, press the OK button to activate the 2 LED Flash Light on the front of
the camera below the lens. Press the OK button again to turn the LED off.
Photo Capture Mode Menus

The following are the menus that appear in your 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.
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3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
4) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Anti-Shake Menu
The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera while
capturing the image.
Face Detect Menu

The Face Detect feature 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.
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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.
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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.
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Color Effect Menu

You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera.
Multi-Snapshots Menu
When enabled, the Multi-Snapshots feature allows you to take three rapid snapshots in a row with a single
click of the shutter button.
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This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or other scenes
with quick movements.
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Language Menu
You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu.
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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:

3) A selected option icon now appears to the right of the option name.
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To Set the Date and Time:

1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options
2) Highlight the “Date Setup” menu option.
4) The Date Setup submenu will open.
5) 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.
6) 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
7) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options. While scrolling down the
selected option will be highlighted.
8) If you would like to proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the OK button.
9) You will be asked to confirm your wish to format your memory card.
10) Select “No” to exit without formatting.
11) Select “Yes” and press the OK button to begin the format.
12) The memory card will be completely formatted
13) A message will appear confirming that your memory card has been formatted clean.
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Factory Settings Menu
Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the factory
default settings.
1) The “Default Setting” is selected.

2) Press the OK button to reset the camera to the factory default settings.
3) You will be asked to confirm your wish to restore all of the factory settings.
4) Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin the format.
5) The camera will be reset.
6) 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 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 camera.
Viewing Photos on Your Camera
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Once in the Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your
camera‟s memory card. An image icon appear on the bottom 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 SET button to enlarge the image full size
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Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.
Button Action
Display the PREVIOUS image
Left
UP View all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3, 5

or 10 second intervals
Display the NEXT image
Right
Holding the “Right” directional button for 3

HOLD
seconds will open the “Delete” menu for the
Right for 3 image that is currently being displayed
seconds
No Function
Down
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Photo Playback Mode Menus
The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Playback Mode:
ViviLink Menu
networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application.
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6) An icon will appear on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site. If no ViviLink destination is
manually selected, the default destination will be set automatically and display in the playback mode.
7) 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.
Rotate Menu
Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camera.
3) The selected picture will now appear rotated in the Playback mode.
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Crop Image Menu
You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature.
1) Press the UP or DOWN to highlight the Crop option.

2) Press the OK button to open the crop option.
3) The crop window will open on the selected picture.
4) Use the directional buttons to move the crop box to define the desired crop area.
5) Use the W/T zoom buttons on the camera to enlarge or shrink the crop box.
6) When you are ready to crop, press the Shutter button.
7) When you see the cropped picture appear, press the Shutter button again to save or press the SET
button to cancel and return to the previous menu.
8) 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.
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5) 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.
6) Remember that you cannot delete or edit photos while they are locked.
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 OK button to open the menus.
3) Scroll to the Delete Menu.
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 SET button to select the desired option.
8) You will be asked to confirm your selection.
9) The photos will be deleted as desired
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Delete with the Quick Function Delete Button
You can also access the delete menu in Playback mode by pressing and holding on the “Delete” quick function
button on the camera for 3 seconds.
1) While the camera is in Playback mode, view the photo you would like to delete.
2) Press and hold on the Delete Quick Function key (the right button on the navigation pad) for 3 seconds.
3) The delete menu will open.
4) Delete the photo(s) as desired.
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) Open the Print Photos menu.
3) Press the Up or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the OK button 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 form the camera to the Pictbridge port of the printer.
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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.
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.
6) While in Playback mode, press the “Up” Quick Function button to initiate the slideshow
7) Press any button to exit the slideshow and return to the previous mode.
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TV Out Function to Connect the Camera to a TV
The camera has a AV port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camera`s LCD screen. On
plugging the TV-out cable (supplied) to the cameras AV out jack, the LCD screen will turns blank. Use the
camera as you would to capture and playback photos and videos. The images will appear on the TV
instead of on the LCD screen.
Note: The only limitation of using the TV screen is that the camera is now not portable.
1) Connect the camcorder to a TV via the TV-out cable (supplied).

2) Turn on the TV and the camera, and then set the TV to “AV” mode.
3) You will need to set the TV format on the camera to suit the TV format of your TV set.
4) Make sure the camera is set to the correct TV Output setting. On plugging in the TV out cable a
message will appear on the LCD screen to select NTSC or PAL for the type of TV you are using.
5) Select the option as per the format of the TV set you are using and press the OK button.
6) When the camera is set to record mode, you can preview the subjects you want to record on the
TV screen.
7) When the camera is set to Playback mode, you can review all the photos and videos stored in the
SD memory card on the TV.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
The application will automatically open.
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
Application (Mac) menu on your computer.
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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.
Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camera to Your Computer

An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer
of any files on their way to your computer.
1) Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu.
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2) The “Get media 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 Media” button to transfer the photos and videos from your camera to your computer.
9) A media download progress bar appears on the bottom left showing the number of media files
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, MySpace, Picasa, Photobucket and YouTube
 Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from one social network to another
 Organize your images by creating offline and online albums
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 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.
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using

Windows)
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.
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Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using
Macintosh)
2) MSDC appear on the LCD.
3) The camera‟s device icon appears on the desktop.
4) Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and 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.
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 not 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:
11) Copy of original bill of sale
12) A detailed written description of the problem.
13) Your return address and telephone number (Daytime)
MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW:
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Sakar US Sakar UK/Europe Sakar Australia
Sakar International Attention: Service Department Return faulty camera to the
Attention: Service Department 2D, Siskin Parkway East Refund Counter at the store
195 Carter Drive 4020 Middlemarch Business Park where purchased
Edison, NJ Coventry, CV3 4PE
08817
Technical Support
For technical support issues please visit our website at www.vivitar.com. You can find manuals, software and
FAQ‟s at the website. Can‟t find what you 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 call 1800-006-614. If you would like to call from
anywhere else, please visit www.vivitar.com for your local toll free number.
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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 where 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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What Your Camera Includes

Computer System Requirements – Macintosh

Powering the Camera ON

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

3) Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.

Setting the Date and Time

Using Your Digital Camera

Powering the camera ON

Powering the camera OFF

Changing Camera Mode

Navigating the Menus

Video Capture Mode

Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

No Function in Video Mode

OK Turns the LED Flash On / Off

Right Open the Video Playback Delete

menu with the Delete Last Video option

Down Opens the Light Exposure - menu

3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item

Image Resolution Menu

3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item

Image Quality Menu

3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item

3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item

White Balance Menu

3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item

Color Effect Menu

3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item

Image Sharpness Menu

3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item

Light Exposure Menu

3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item

3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item

3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item

3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item

To Enable/Disable the Timestamp:

To Set the Date and Time:

3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item

Auto Power Off Menu

3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item

3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item

1) Select the “Default Setting”.

Video Playback Mode

Playing Videos on Your Camera

To fully stop the video, press the Up button.

Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons

UP Stop a playing video

Holding the Right navigation button for 3

Video Capture Mode Menus

3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item

1) View the image you would like to delete

Delete with the Quick Function Delete Button

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

Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

Down Opens the Light Exposure - menu

LED Flash Option

Photo Capture Mode Menus