Vivitar VIVICAM 620HD User Manual

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9 Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration:

10 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video camera. If your camera

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

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

13 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

14 Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function b

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

16 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 3) Press th

17 Quality Menu The Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a

18 White Level Menu The White Level feature allows your camera to adjust the coloring of the captured images depending on the type of light source

1 Table of Contents Introduction ...

19 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

20 5) A 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 MOD

21 Metering Menu The Metering setting will affect how your camera focuses when capturing an image. Depending on your selection, the camera will be

22 5) A 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 MOD

23 then press the SET button to select the option. 4) The “Date Setup” submenu will open. 5) Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT navi

24 Auto 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 ca

25 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

26 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the Shutter/OK button to select and save the de

27 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

28 2) Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to scroll and select the image you wish to view. 3) Press the Shutter/OK button to enlarge

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

29 Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode

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

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

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

33 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

34 Quality Menu The Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a

35 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

36 5) A 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 MOD

37 4) Press the Shutter/OK button to select and save the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press

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

3 Parts of the Camera 1. AV Out Port 12. Shutter/OK Button 2. LCD Flip Screen 13. Down/Zoom Out/Thumbnail Vies 3. UP/Zoom In 14.

39 5) A 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 MOD

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

41 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

42 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

43 4) Press the Shutter/OK button to select and save the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the

44 NTSC – television and video standard used in America, Canada PAL – television and video standard used in Europe 1) Press the MENU button to open

45 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

46 wish to view. 3) Press the Shutter/OK button to enlarge the selected image full size. Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital c

47 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

48 Remember: All images will be deleted except images that are Protected/Locked. To delete a locked image, first unlock the image, then select delete

4 Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Turning On the Camera Using the Camera

49 memory card. Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration b

50 the printer. 8) Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process. 9) Select the “Cancel” option to ex

51 Connecting the Camera to a TV Your camera has an AV port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camera‟s LCD screen. On plugging the TV Cabl

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

53 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 camer

54 4) The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few seconds until the computer recognizes the device. 5) As you

55 7) Select to remove the media files from the selected device (removable disk) after the import. 8) Click the “Get Images” button to transfer the

56 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows) 1) Push the USB lever on the side of the camcorder to reveal the retractab

57 8) We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures folder and the videos into the Movies folder. 9) Do not disconnect the cable during t

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

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

59 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 Setting the Camera Language You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear. Select the lan

7 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

8 Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor Image Resolution (5M) 2592x1944 pixels, (3M) 2048x1536 pixels, (2M) 1600x1200 pixels, (1M)