Vivitar VIVICAM 5118V2 User Manual

ViviCam 5118v2 Digital Camera User Manual © 2009-2011 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. Windows and the Windows logo

9 Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor Image Resolution 2592x1944(5M) / 2048x1536(3M) /1920x1080(2M-HD) / 640x480(VGA) Video Reso

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

11 Powering the Camera On/Off  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. If your camera comes with a rechargeab

12  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 s

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

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

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

16 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

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

18 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

1 Table of Contents Introduction ...

19 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.

20 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

21 Color Effect Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the

22 Light Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera‟s lens. This setting should be adjus

23 4) Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT

24 Language Menu You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. 1) Press the SET button t

25 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

26 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

27 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

28 5) You will be asked to confirm the resetting to the factory default settings.  Select “No” to exit the menu and return to the previous mode wi

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 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

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

31 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

32  If you would like to proceed with deleting all the videos and photos, select „Yes‟ and press the SET button to confirm. All of your images will

33 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. R

34 Print This Photo Menu You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your camera directly to a Pictbridge compatible printer.

35 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

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

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

38 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

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

39 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

40 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

41 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

42 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 leve

43 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

44 6) For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN navigation buttons to set the date and time. 7) When you have finished setting the date and t

45 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Fr

46 Firmware (Factory Default Settings) Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the Facto

47 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

48 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

4 Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card  Insert 2 AA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries recommended (n

49 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

50 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 6) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 7)

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

52 “How to transfer photos and videos from my camera to my computer” button for instructions. 5) If you have internet access, the “Choose your lang

53 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

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

55 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) 1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera t

56 Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. Products that fail to function properly

57 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

5 When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the INITIAL CAMERA SETUP. Powering the Camera ON 1) Batteries M

6 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

7 button to confirm the selection. 2) Next you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos. Press the UP or DOWN buttons

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