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All rights reserved. ViviCam F128 Digital Camera User Manual © 2009-2011 Sakar International, Inc. All other trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Windows and the Windows logo are the property of Microsoft Corporation.
All rights reserved. ViviCam F128 Digital Camera User Manual © 2009-2011 Sakar International, Inc. All other trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Windows and the Windows logo are the property of Microsoft Corporation.
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... Contents Introduction ...2 What‟s Included...2 Parts of the Camera ...3 Initial Camera Setup...4 Main Camera Modes ...8 Camera Technical Specifications 9 Computer System Requirements 10 Powering the Camera On/Off ...11 Changing Camera Mode ...12 Navigating the Menus...13 Camera Options: Flash, Macro, Zoom, Display 14 Photo Capture... the Software ...58 Connecting the Camera to the Computer 60 Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer 60 Get Started! ...61 Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually 62 Camera Maintenance ...63 Sakar Warranty Card...64...
... Contents Introduction ...2 What‟s Included...2 Parts of the Camera ...3 Initial Camera Setup...4 Main Camera Modes ...8 Camera Technical Specifications 9 Computer System Requirements 10 Powering the Camera On/Off ...11 Changing Camera Mode ...12 Navigating the Menus...13 Camera Options: Flash, Macro, Zoom, Display 14 Photo Capture... the Software ...58 Connecting the Camera to the Computer 60 Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer 60 Get Started! ...61 Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually 62 Camera Maintenance ...63 Sakar Warranty Card...64...
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... those special moments as easy as possible. Note: Your camera needs an SD Memory card (up to be purchased separately. Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD 4. Please read this camera. USB cable 3. Wrist Strap Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included. 2 Digital Camera 2. Everything you for normal use. SD Memory cards are...
... those special moments as easy as possible. Note: Your camera needs an SD Memory card (up to be purchased separately. Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD 4. Please read this camera. USB cable 3. Wrist Strap Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included. 2 Digital Camera 2. Everything you for normal use. SD Memory cards are...
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Power Button 2. Tripod Socket 16. Battery Compartment 18. Microphone 23. Shutter Button 3. LCD Screen 4. Zoom In 7. USB Slot 15. SD Memory Card Slot 19. Delete / Right Button 10. Self-Timer LED 22. MODE button 8. Flash Light 14. Speaker 3 Digital Lens 17. Wrist Strap Connector 21. Zoom Out 6. ViviLink / Down Button 13. Flash / Up / Slide Show 9. Scene / Left Button 12. SET button 11. MACRO Switch 20. Parts of the Camera 1. LED 5.
Power Button 2. Tripod Socket 16. Battery Compartment 18. Microphone 23. Shutter Button 3. LCD Screen 4. Zoom In 7. USB Slot 15. SD Memory Card Slot 19. Delete / Right Button 10. Self-Timer LED 22. MODE button 8. Flash Light 14. Speaker 3 Digital Lens 17. Wrist Strap Connector 21. Zoom Out 6. ViviLink / Down Button 13. Flash / Up / Slide Show 9. Scene / Left Button 12. SET button 11. MACRO Switch 20. Parts of the Camera 1. LED 5.
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Using the Camera Selecting the modes Accessing the menu 4 Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Insert 3 AAA (1.5V) batteries. Turning On the Camera SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use. Alkaline batteries recommended (not included).
Using the Camera Selecting the modes Accessing the menu 4 Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Insert 3 AAA (1.5V) batteries. Turning On the Camera SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use. Alkaline batteries recommended (not included).
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... battery power Low battery power 2) SD Card Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into the slot in the direction shown on the camera (see SD icon by the SD card slot). This indicates the SD card has been inserted correctly. 5 Use 3 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Push ...the SD card until you through the INITIAL CAMERA SETUP. Powering the Camera ON 1) Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your camera. (SD card not included.) To properly insert the SD Card: Push the SD card into your digital...
... battery power Low battery power 2) SD Card Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into the slot in the direction shown on the camera (see SD icon by the SD card slot). This indicates the SD card has been inserted correctly. 5 Use 3 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Push ...the SD card until you through the INITIAL CAMERA SETUP. Powering the Camera ON 1) Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your camera. (SD card not included.) To properly insert the SD Card: Push the SD card into your digital...
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... will be prompted to exit the setup. These settings can be asked if you select "No" and decide to leave the camera setup, the camera will prevent the camera from saving captured photos to the SD card. 3) Power On Press the POWER button to its default settings. The Language selection... menu will appear: "Continue with the initial camera setup. Note: If you would like to continue with Camera Setup?" Note: After the camera is powered on, an SD icon will be adjusted at any time manually through the menus in...
... will be prompted to exit the setup. These settings can be asked if you select "No" and decide to leave the camera setup, the camera will prevent the camera from saving captured photos to the SD card. 3) Power On Press the POWER button to its default settings. The Language selection... menu will appear: "Continue with the initial camera setup. Note: If you would like to continue with Camera Setup?" Note: After the camera is powered on, an SD icon will be adjusted at any time manually through the menus in...
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... your choice with the accompanying software application. 1) First you will be asked to use. 7 Setting the Date and Time The next step in the initial camera setup is now ready to set the default ViviLink destination for Photos. Set the Date and Time as desired by pressing the RIGHT and LEFT... buttons to 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 to change each setting. Setting the ViviLink Default Option Once the Date and Time have been set the date and time on the...
... your choice with the accompanying software application. 1) First you will be asked to use. 7 Setting the Date and Time The next step in the initial camera setup is now ready to set the default ViviLink destination for Photos. Set the Date and Time as desired by pressing the RIGHT and LEFT... buttons to 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 to change each setting. Setting the ViviLink Default Option Once the Date and Time have been set the date and time on the...
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... the various menus for the Playback mode for the Video Capture mode, press the SET button while in the Playback mode. 8 After turning on your camera‟s memory card. A red record indicator will be automatically saved to open the Video Capture mode. Playback Mode (Photos & Videos) Use this mode to... different modes for the Photo Capture mode, press the SET button while in progress. To access the various menus for the various camera functions. Photo Capture Mode Use this mode to view, edit or delete them as desired and press the Shutter button. You can scroll through...
... the various menus for the Playback mode for the Video Capture mode, press the SET button while in the Playback mode. 8 After turning on your camera‟s memory card. A red record indicator will be automatically saved to open the Video Capture mode. Playback Mode (Photos & Videos) Use this mode to... different modes for the Photo Capture mode, press the SET button while in progress. To access the various menus for the various camera functions. Photo Capture Mode Use this mode to view, edit or delete them as desired and press the Shutter button. You can scroll through...
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Mac OSX v10.5.x and above 3 * AAA (1.5V) batteries 0~40C 9 Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File Format Internal Memory External Memory LCD Display Lens Zoom Exposure White Balance ISO Scene Flash Self-...
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above 3 * AAA (1.5V) batteries 0~40C 9 Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File Format Internal Memory External Memory LCD Display Lens Zoom Exposure White Balance ISO Scene Flash Self-...
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...battery, make sure it is left idle. If your camera comes with your camera is fully charged before the first use. Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. (SD card up to 32GB - Powering the camera ON Press the Power button to turn off completely. ... set from the Auto Power Off settings menu (in Photo Capture mode to turn your camera OFF. A "Goodbye" screen appears and then the camera will automatically turn your camera ON. After powering on, the camera emits a sound and the LED light turns on briefly. The LCD screen ...
...battery, make sure it is left idle. If your camera comes with your camera is fully charged before the first use. Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. (SD card up to 32GB - Powering the camera ON Press the Power button to turn off completely. ... set from the Auto Power Off settings menu (in Photo Capture mode to turn your camera OFF. A "Goodbye" screen appears and then the camera will automatically turn your camera ON. After powering on, the camera emits a sound and the LED light turns on briefly. The LCD screen ...
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... powered ON, the Photo Capture Mode will display on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you have already taken with your camera. 3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this icon will be active. The icons that appear on the top-left corner of the LCD... display 12 Changing Camera Mode Your camera has three main modes: 1) Photo Capture Mode - When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD...
... powered ON, the Photo Capture Mode will display on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you have already taken with your camera. 3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this icon will be active. The icons that appear on the top-left corner of the LCD... display 12 Changing Camera Mode Your camera has three main modes: 1) Photo Capture Mode - When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD...
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... 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, a selection icon will appear to the right of menus specific to that mode. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode... highlight the desired menu selection. 4) Press the SET button to confirm and save the highlighted menu option. 5) If the selection can be 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...
... 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, a selection icon will appear to the right of menus specific to that mode. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode... highlight the desired menu selection. 4) Press the SET button to confirm and save the highlighted menu option. 5) If the selection can be 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...
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... Capture Mode LCD screen in sequence. Flash Type Forced Off (Default) No Flash A Auto Flash Description No flash will automatically turn on your camera. If flash is needed , select Auto Flash. The flash will appear. Use this message appears, it is recommended to press the... appears to use . The options appear on the LCD display. To change the Flash mode, press the UP Quick Function button until you want the camera to determine if Flash is needed , a second flash will appear upon taking the photo. 14 NOTE: A „Turn On Flash‟ message...
... Capture Mode LCD screen in sequence. Flash Type Forced Off (Default) No Flash A Auto Flash Description No flash will automatically turn on your camera. If flash is needed , select Auto Flash. The flash will appear. Use this message appears, it is recommended to press the... appears to use . The options appear on the LCD display. To change the Flash mode, press the UP Quick Function button until you want the camera to determine if Flash is needed , a second flash will appear upon taking the photo. 14 NOTE: A „Turn On Flash‟ message...
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... may be captured from 1.5m - ∞ (infinity). 15 MACRO OFF: To turn the Macro mode ON, slide the Macro Switch on the side of the camera DOWN to the mountain icon. The mountain icon will appear on the LCD display. When Macro mode is enabled for each photo. NOTE...: If you use this option in a photo caused by flash. Red Eye Reduction Macro Options / Your camera contains a Macro Switch that the Macro mode is close range (30 ~ 40 cm). MACRO ON: To turn the Macro mode OFF, slide the Macro Switch...
... may be captured from 1.5m - ∞ (infinity). 15 MACRO OFF: To turn the Macro mode ON, slide the Macro Switch on the side of the camera DOWN to the mountain icon. The mountain icon will appear on the LCD display. When Macro mode is enabled for each photo. NOTE...: If you use this option in a photo caused by flash. Red Eye Reduction Macro Options / Your camera contains a Macro Switch that the Macro mode is close range (30 ~ 40 cm). MACRO ON: To turn the Macro mode OFF, slide the Macro Switch...
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... LCD screen: The zoom indicating bar moves up to 4 times using the digital zoom while capturing your photos and recording your camera: Flash, Face Detect, Smile Capture. Not all cameras included these features. NOTE: The Macro mode must be hidden or visible as desired. 1) Hold the MODE button for 2 seconds... (T) and moves down when you want to use the following Digital Zoom Indicator appears on the right side of your videos. Refer to the „Camera Specifications‟ section to view the features included with this...
... LCD screen: The zoom indicating bar moves up to 4 times using the digital zoom while capturing your photos and recording your camera: Flash, Face Detect, Smile Capture. Not all cameras included these features. NOTE: The Macro mode must be hidden or visible as desired. 1) Hold the MODE button for 2 seconds... (T) and moves down when you want to use the following Digital Zoom Indicator appears on the right side of your videos. Refer to the „Camera Specifications‟ section to view the features included with this...
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... with your photos by using the Self Portrait capability. 1) Push the Macro switch lever up (Macro On) for the flower icon to appear. 2) Hold the camera steady out facing towards you at arm‟s length (30~45cm). 3) Look at the scene you would like to capture. 2) Press the T/Zoom In and... Out buttons to zoom in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display on the back of the zoom buttons may vary per camera model. 3) Click the Shutter button to the camera‟s internal memory (limit one photo) or SD memory card. Self Portrait Photo Capture You can also include yourself in your...
... with your photos by using the Self Portrait capability. 1) Push the Macro switch lever up (Macro On) for the flower icon to appear. 2) Hold the camera steady out facing towards you at arm‟s length (30~45cm). 3) Look at the scene you would like to capture. 2) Press the T/Zoom In and... Out buttons to zoom in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display on the back of the zoom buttons may vary per camera model. 3) Click the Shutter button to the camera‟s internal memory (limit one photo) or SD memory card. Self Portrait Photo Capture You can also include yourself in your...
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... Mode, Video Capture Mode and Playback Mode Exits the menu screen Zooms In Zooms Out 18 Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as previously captured photos ViviLink -
... Mode, Video Capture Mode and Playback Mode Exits the menu screen Zooms In Zooms Out 18 Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as previously captured photos ViviLink -
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Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode: 19
Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode: 19
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... button to select and save the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will also take up more of the images taken by default the camera switches off the FLASH automatically (if it and manually turn ON the flash - Note: When selecting the HIGH SENSITIVITY Option, by your... camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. you to choose the desired size of your camera‟s memory. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current ...
... button to select and save the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will also take up more of the images taken by default the camera switches off the FLASH automatically (if it and manually turn ON the flash - Note: When selecting the HIGH SENSITIVITY Option, by your... camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. you to choose the desired size of your camera‟s memory. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current ...