Vivitar ViviCam F127 User Manual

ViviCam F127 Digital Camera User Manual © 2009-2012 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. Windows and the Windows logo ar

9 Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor 9 Mega Pixel CMOS Sensor Image Resolution 4416x3312 (14M) 4000 x 3000 (12M) / 3648 x 2736 (10M) / 3264

10 Computer System Requirements WINDOWS OS To be able to download photos and videos to your PC using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software,

11 Powering the Camera On/Off  Make sure the Polymer(built-in) Lithium battery is fully charged before the first use.  Make sure an SD card has b

12 Changing Camera Mode Your camera has three main modes: 1) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera. 2) Video Capt

13 Navigating the Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode

14 Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. Taking a Picture 1) While in Photo Capture

15 Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons: Button Funct

16 Flash Options There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear on the Photo Capture Mode LCD screen in sequence. To

17 Macro Switch / MACRO ON: Your camera contains a Macro Switch that allows you to manually enable or disable the Macro mode on your camera. Whil

18 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Photo Capture Mode:

1 Table of Contents Introduction ...

19 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. Note: When sel

20 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.

21 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Self-Timer menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons

22 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

23 White Balance Menu The White Balance feature allows your camera to adjust the coloring of the captured images depending on the type of light sour

24 Multi SnapShots Menu When enabled, the Multi SnapShots feature allows you to take six rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the shutte

25 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 manua

26 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

27 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)

28 To Enable/Disable the Timestamp: 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control

2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your camera. Viv

29 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the SET button to select and save the desired o

30 Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale

31 You will be asked to confirm the formatting of the memory card.  Select “No” to exit without formatting.  Select “Yes” and press the SET butto

32 Photo Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you’ve already taken with you camera.  When you fir

33 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Func

34 Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Photo Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback Mod

35 All of your images will be permanently deleted. A blank ‘No Files Exist’ screen will appear. Press the MODE button to exit the ‘No Files Exist’

36 Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you’ve taken with your camera. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current

37 Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to th

38 Slide Show Menu You can view a Slide Show of all the pictures taken with your camera by pressing the UP Quick Function button while in Playback

3 Parts of the Camera 1. Power Button 12. ViviLink / Down Button 2. Shutter Button 13. Flash 3. LCD Screen 14. USB Slot 4. LED 15. Tripod

39 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

40 Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Functi

41 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Video Capture Mode:

42 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1) Press th

43 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 i

44 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 manual

45 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 manua

46 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 b

47 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the SET button to select and save the desired o

48 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. T

4 Initial Camera Setup Charging the Battery To charge your battery, first connect the USB Cable to your camera. Then follow one of the steps below:

49 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 y

50 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

51 4) Press the SET button to reset the camera to the factory default settings. 5) You will be asked to confirm the resetting to the factory defaul

52 Video Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you’ve already taken with you camera.  When you first

53 3) Press the SET button to enlarge the image full size. 4) Once the selected video is full size you can play and view the video. Video Playbac

54 Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Video Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback Mod

55 delete a locked image, first unlock the image, then select delete.  If you do not want to delete all of your videos and photos, select ‘No’ and

56 Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to th

57 Installing the Software You must be connected to the internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software. 1) Insert the in

58 5) If you have internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens, choose your language and click “Next” to open the next window. 6) Sele

5 Battery Power:  Some features, such as Flash, will not work if the battery power level is low.  When the battery power is low the battery icon

59 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

60 Get Started! Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, you can:  Upload and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo sharin

61 Transferring Photos and Videos: MACINTOSH 1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2) MSDC ap

62 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

63 Technical Support For technical support issues please visit our website at www.vivitar.com. You can find manuals, software and FAQ’s at the websit

6 Turning On the Camera Using the Camera When powering the camera ON for the first time

7 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

8 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