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All other trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies. ViviCam X018 Digital Camera User Manual © 2010 Sakar International, Inc. Windows and the Windows logo are the property of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
All other trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies. ViviCam X018 Digital Camera User Manual © 2010 Sakar International, Inc. Windows and the Windows logo are the property of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
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... Mode ...34 Video Playback Mode...47 Installing the Software ...50 Connecting the Camera to the Computer 51 Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer 52 Get started!...52 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows 54 Transfer media from my... camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh 54 Camera Maintenance ...55 Sakar Warranty Card...55 Technical Support...
... Mode ...34 Video Playback Mode...47 Installing the Software ...50 Connecting the Camera to the Computer 51 Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer 52 Get started!...52 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows 54 Transfer media from my... camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh 54 Camera Maintenance ...55 Sakar Warranty Card...55 Technical Support...
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Everything you for normal use. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. What's Included 1. Introduction Thank you need to be purchased separately. Note: Your camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for purchasing this manual carefully first in order... to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your digital camera. Please read this camera. Digital Camera 2. USB cable 3. Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD 4. SD Memory cards are not included and need to get the ...
Everything you for normal use. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. What's Included 1. Introduction Thank you need to be purchased separately. Note: Your camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for purchasing this manual carefully first in order... to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your digital camera. Please read this camera. Digital Camera 2. USB cable 3. Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD 4. SD Memory cards are not included and need to get the ...
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Flash / Up / Slideshow 11. Memory Card Slot 20. Speaker 3 Parts of the Camera 1. Zoom Out 6. Microphone 14. USB Slot 16. Digital Lens 18. Power button 2. Scene / Left Button 10. ViviLink / Down Button 13. Tripod Socket 17. Shutter button 3. MODE button 8. Flash Light 15. LED 5. Zoom In 7. SET button 9. Delete / Right Button 12. Wrist Strap connector 22. Battery Compartment 19. Macro button 21. LCD Screen 4.
Flash / Up / Slideshow 11. Memory Card Slot 20. Speaker 3 Parts of the Camera 1. Zoom Out 6. Microphone 14. USB Slot 16. Digital Lens 18. Power button 2. Scene / Left Button 10. ViviLink / Down Button 13. Tripod Socket 17. Shutter button 3. MODE button 8. Flash Light 15. LED 5. Zoom In 7. SET button 9. Delete / Right Button 12. Wrist Strap connector 22. Battery Compartment 19. Macro button 21. LCD Screen 4.
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Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Turning On the Camera Installing the Memory Card SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use Using the Camera Selecting the modes Accessing the menu 4
Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Turning On the Camera Installing the Memory Card SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use Using the Camera Selecting the modes Accessing the menu 4
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...as Desired and press the SET button to confirm the selection and move to the next part of your digital camera. When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will first be prompted to select a language for use. 2) Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted... 2) After selecting a language, you select "No" and decide to leave the camera setup, the camera will appear. Setting the Camera Language 1) You will take you would like to continue with Camera Setup?" Select the language of the camera setup. 5 These settings can be asked if you through the menus in the ...
...as Desired and press the SET button to confirm the selection and move to the next part of your digital camera. When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will first be prompted to select a language for use. 2) Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted... 2) After selecting a language, you select "No" and decide to leave the camera setup, the camera will appear. Setting the Camera Language 1) You will take you would like to continue with Camera Setup?" Select the language of the camera setup. 5 These settings can be asked if you through the menus in the ...
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... now ready to use. 6 The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟s photos and videos to the social networks of your camera. 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...
... now ready to use. 6 The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟s photos and videos to the social networks of your camera. 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...
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...Capture mode. A red record indicator will be automatically saved to open the Video Capture mode. The picture will appear on your camera, press the MODE button twice to your camera as desired. To stop the record, press the "Shutter" button again. You can scroll through the photos and videos that ...previously taken to view, edit or delete them as desired and press the "Shutter" button to open the Playback mode for the various camera functions. After turning on your camera, press the MODE button once to start the record. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your...
...Capture mode. A red record indicator will be automatically saved to open the Video Capture mode. The picture will appear on your camera, press the MODE button twice to your camera as desired. To stop the record, press the "Shutter" button again. You can scroll through the photos and videos that ...previously taken to view, edit or delete them as desired and press the "Shutter" button to open the Playback mode for the various camera functions. After turning on your camera, press the MODE button once to start the record. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your...
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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-...
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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...you can be in Photo Capture mode Powering the camera OFF While the camera is on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that your camera ON. Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera. Changing Camera Mode Your camera has three main modes: 1) Photo Capture Mode...quality photos. 10 Use this mode to start. Use this mode to capture photos with your camera. If your camera comes with your camera. 3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - When the camera is first powered ON, the Photo Capture Mode will be set from the Auto Power Off ...
...you can be in Photo Capture mode Powering the camera OFF While the camera is on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that your camera ON. Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera. Changing Camera Mode Your camera has three main modes: 1) Photo Capture Mode...quality photos. 10 Use this mode to start. Use this mode to capture photos with your camera. If your camera comes with your camera. 3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - When the camera is first powered ON, the Photo Capture Mode will be set from the Auto Power Off ...
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... to the previous screen. 11 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 remain as is powered ON and press the MODE button on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Playback... the LCD display When in Video Capture 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. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or...
... to the previous screen. 11 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 remain as is powered ON and press the MODE button on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Playback... the LCD display When in Video Capture 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. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or...
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... Portrait Picture You can see yourself on the LCD screen. 4) Look at arm‟s length (30~45cm). 3) Make sure you can also capture your digital camera. It‟s as easy as twist and shoot! The flower icon will automatically be properly focused. 12 Taking a Picture 1) While in Photo Capture mode, use.... 2) Click the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to 180 degrees. 1) Before taking the photo, ensure that the Macro Switch on the top of the camera is up and in /out if desired. Note: The actual shape of these buttons may not be saved to the memory or SD card. Photo...
... Portrait Picture You can see yourself on the LCD screen. 4) Look at arm‟s length (30~45cm). 3) Make sure you can also capture your digital camera. It‟s as easy as twist and shoot! The flower icon will automatically be properly focused. 12 Taking a Picture 1) While in Photo Capture mode, use.... 2) Click the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to 180 degrees. 1) Before taking the photo, ensure that the Macro Switch on the top of the camera is up and in /out if desired. Note: The actual shape of these buttons may not be saved to the memory or SD card. Photo...
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...Scene menu Flash Options - The icon will appear. Use this when you do not want to activate Flash. When you want the camera to determine if Flash is needed, select Auto Flash. The flash will automatically turn on the LCD display. Flash Type Forced Off (Default)... Photo - Toggles the Flash options appearing on the Photo Capture Mode LCD screen in the sequence. Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as desired. 1) Hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to hide the display of the icons on ...
...Scene menu Flash Options - The icon will appear. Use this when you do not want to activate Flash. When you want the camera to determine if Flash is needed, select Auto Flash. The flash will automatically turn on the LCD display. Flash Type Forced Off (Default)... Photo - Toggles the Flash options appearing on the Photo Capture Mode LCD screen in the sequence. Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as desired. 1) Hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to hide the display of the icons on ...
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... icon . While using the flip screen LCD display. The icon will appear on your lighting conditions. Slide the Macro Switch to test your camera. Macro Switch / Your camera contains a Macro Switch that the Macro mode is enabled for each photo. Note: If you use this option in a photo ... Smile Capture: The Macro mode must be appear too bright/light (overexposed). Eliminates the red-eye effect in a well lit environment, your camera to focus on the LCD display. Using the Self Portrait feature: The Macro mode must be captured from 1.5m - The icon will appear...
... icon . While using the flip screen LCD display. The icon will appear on your lighting conditions. Slide the Macro Switch to test your camera. Macro Switch / Your camera contains a Macro Switch that the Macro mode is enabled for each photo. Note: If you use this option in a photo ... Smile Capture: The Macro mode must be appear too bright/light (overexposed). Eliminates the red-eye effect in a well lit environment, your camera to focus on the LCD display. Using the Self Portrait feature: The Macro mode must be captured from 1.5m - The icon will appear...
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Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode: 15
Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode: 15
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... button to exit the menu and return 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. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press ... LCD screen. 9) Remember that this setting will appear on the LCD screen. 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. 16 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your...
... button to exit the menu and return 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. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press ... LCD screen. 9) Remember that this setting will appear on the LCD screen. 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. 16 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your...
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.... 17) An icon reflecting your selection will be in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camera. 10) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 11) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and... the menu options. 4) Press the SET button to select the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the LCD screen. 18) Remember that the camera‟s shutter button is an optimal feature if you don‟t just want to take the picture but would also like to be saved by...
.... 17) An icon reflecting your selection will be in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camera. 10) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 11) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and... the menu options. 4) Press the SET button to select the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the LCD screen. 18) Remember that the camera‟s shutter button is an optimal feature if you don‟t just want to take the picture but would also like to be saved by...
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... icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by default when you start using your camera and assists you in properly focusing the image. 18 Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that this setting will be saved...settings. This feature is in Macro mode. Face Detect will display on the LCD screen. 9) Remember that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the mountain icon to your previous mode. 8) An icon reflecting your...
... icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by default when you start using your camera and assists you in properly focusing the image. 18 Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that this setting will be saved...settings. This feature is in Macro mode. Face Detect will display on the LCD screen. 9) Remember that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the mountain icon to your previous mode. 8) An icon reflecting your...
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... with a side shot of the picture as „seen‟ on the LCD. Anti-Shake - Push the Macro Switch on the side of the camera for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction... pose for at least 20% (1 / 5th) of the subject(s) you in the picture is set to „On‟ allows the camera to appear on the LCD screen. Facing the camera - Smile Capture Menu The Smile Capture feature when set to 5 seconds until you manually change the setting or restore the...
... with a side shot of the picture as „seen‟ on the LCD. Anti-Shake - Push the Macro Switch on the side of the camera for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction... pose for at least 20% (1 / 5th) of the subject(s) you in the picture is set to „On‟ allows the camera to appear on the LCD screen. Facing the camera - Smile Capture Menu The Smile Capture feature when set to 5 seconds until you manually change the setting or restore the...
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...menu options. 4) Press the SET button to 5 seconds until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Once a smile is detected the camera will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.... option icon will automatically take the picture. White Balance Menu The White Balance feature allows your camera to your camera until the green square(s) appears around the subject`s face. Facing the camera - The face of the subject(s) you are taken with a side shot of the captured images...
...menu options. 4) Press the SET button to 5 seconds until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Once a smile is detected the camera will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.... option icon will automatically take the picture. White Balance Menu The White Balance feature allows your camera to your camera until the green square(s) appears around the subject`s face. Facing the camera - The face of the subject(s) you are taken with a side shot of the captured images...