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Windows and the Windows logo are the property of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. ViviCam S137 Digital Camera User Manual © 2009-2012 Sakar International, Inc.
Windows and the Windows logo are the property of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. ViviCam S137 Digital Camera User Manual © 2009-2012 Sakar International, Inc.
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...Introduction ...2 What's Included ...2 Parts of the Camera ...3 Initial Camera Setup ...4 Main Camera Modes...9 Camera Technical Specifications ...10 Computer System Requirements ...11 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital camera 12 Changing Camera Mode ...13 Navigating the Menus ...14 Camera Options: Flash, Macro Switch 17 Photo Capture ... Installing the Software...59 Connecting the Camera to the Computer 60 Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camera to Your Computer 61 Get Started! ...62 Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually 62 Camera Maintenance...64 Sakar Warranty Card ...64...
...Introduction ...2 What's Included ...2 Parts of the Camera ...3 Initial Camera Setup ...4 Main Camera Modes...9 Camera Technical Specifications ...10 Computer System Requirements ...11 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital camera 12 Changing Camera Mode ...13 Navigating the Menus ...14 Camera Options: Flash, Macro Switch 17 Photo Capture ... Installing the Software...59 Connecting the Camera to the Computer 60 Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camera to Your Computer 61 Get Started! ...62 Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually 62 Camera Maintenance...64 Sakar Warranty Card ...64...
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What's Included 1) Digital Camera 2) Lithium Battery 3) USB cable 4) Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software Installation CD 5) Wrist Strap 6) AC Charger NOTE: SD Memory card not included. 2 Introduction Thank you need to be purchased separately. Everything you for normal use. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments ...as easy as possible. SD Memory cards are not included and need to get the most out of your digital camera. NOTE: Your digital camera needs an SD Memory card (up to...
What's Included 1) Digital Camera 2) Lithium Battery 3) USB cable 4) Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software Installation CD 5) Wrist Strap 6) AC Charger NOTE: SD Memory card not included. 2 Introduction Thank you need to be purchased separately. Everything you for normal use. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments ...as easy as possible. SD Memory cards are not included and need to get the most out of your digital camera. NOTE: Your digital camera needs an SD Memory card (up to...
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LCD Touch Screen 4. SD Memory Card Slot 13. Shutter Button 3. LED Light Indicator 5. Tripod Mount 10. Microphone 3 HOME Button 6. Self-Timer LED 7. MACRO Switch 16. Flash 8. USB Slot 9. Wrist Strap Connector 14. Power Button 2. Battery Compartment 12. Lens 11. Speaker 15. Parts of the Camera 1.
LCD Touch Screen 4. SD Memory Card Slot 13. Shutter Button 3. LED Light Indicator 5. Tripod Mount 10. Microphone 3 HOME Button 6. Self-Timer LED 7. MACRO Switch 16. Flash 8. USB Slot 9. Wrist Strap Connector 14. Power Button 2. Battery Compartment 12. Lens 11. Speaker 15. Parts of the Camera 1.
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Using the Camera 4 Initial Camera Setup Installing the Battery Installing the Memory Card Insert the battery (as shown). Make sure the lithium battery is fully charged before first use . Turning On the Camera SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use (see below for details).
Using the Camera 4 Initial Camera Setup Installing the Battery Installing the Memory Card Insert the battery (as shown). Make sure the lithium battery is fully charged before first use . Turning On the Camera SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use (see below for details).
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... steps below to charge the battery: A. To charge the battery, insert the battery correctly into your camera. - Follow one end of the USB cable to the USB port on your digital camera, according to insert the lithium battery all the way into the USB port on your computer: -... photo above.) To Charge the Battery: Upon first use make sure the camera is powered off when the battery is fully charged. 5 The charge light will take you through the initial camera setup. 1) Powering ON the Camera Lithium Battery: Installing and Charging Make sure the battery has been inserted properly...
... steps below to charge the battery: A. To charge the battery, insert the battery correctly into your camera. - Follow one end of the USB cable to the USB port on your digital camera, according to insert the lithium battery all the way into the USB port on your computer: -... photo above.) To Charge the Battery: Upon first use make sure the camera is powered off when the battery is fully charged. 5 The charge light will take you through the initial camera setup. 1) Powering ON the Camera Lithium Battery: Installing and Charging Make sure the battery has been inserted properly...
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... power Low battery power SD Memory Card Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into your camera. (SD card not included.) To properly insert the SD Card: Push the SD card into ...the slot in the direction shown on your camera. - B. When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camcorder automatically turns off...end of the USB cable to the AC Charger and then plug the AC Charger into the USB port on the camera (see SD icon by the SD card slot). Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking...
... power Low battery power SD Memory Card Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into your camera. (SD card not included.) To properly insert the SD Card: Push the SD card into ...the slot in the direction shown on your camera. - B. When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camcorder automatically turns off...end of the USB cable to the AC Charger and then plug the AC Charger into the USB port on the camera (see SD icon by the SD card slot). Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking...
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... your choice and tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm the selection. After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with Camera Setup?" These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus of the SD card). If the SD card is not locked (check... lock switch on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly. Make sure the SD card is locked this will prevent the camera from saving captured photos to the SD card. NOTE: If you do not see the SD icon on the side of the...
... your choice and tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm the selection. After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with Camera Setup?" These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus of the SD card). If the SD card is not locked (check... lock switch on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly. Make sure the SD card is locked this will prevent the camera from saving captured photos to the SD card. NOTE: If you do not see the SD icon on the side of the...
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... will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos options and then tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm your camera's photos and videos to the social networks of the camera setup. 4) Setting the ViviLink Default Option Once the Date and Time have been set the default ViviLink destination for Photos.... 3) Setting the Date and Time The next step in the initial camera setup is now ready to use. 8 Drag up or down to scroll and view the Date and Time options. Set the Date and Time...
... will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos options and then tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm your camera's photos and videos to the social networks of the camera setup. 4) Setting the ViviLink Default Option Once the Date and Time have been set the default ViviLink destination for Photos.... 3) Setting the Date and Time The next step in the initial camera setup is now ready to use. 8 Drag up or down to scroll and view the Date and Time options. Set the Date and Time...
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... as desired and press the Shutter button to start the record. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to your camera as desired. Tap the Video icon to your digital camera. A red record indicator will appear on the LCD screen while record is in the Video Capture Mode. The... can switch modes by pressing the HOME button to open the Camera Mode options. Tap Camera, Video, or Playback to change your camera, press the HOME button to enter the Playback Mode for the various camera functions. Main Camera Modes Your camera has different modes for photos and videos. To access the various...
... as desired and press the Shutter button to start the record. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to your camera as desired. Tap the Video icon to your digital camera. A red record indicator will appear on the LCD screen while record is in the Video Capture Mode. The... can switch modes by pressing the HOME button to open the Camera Mode options. Tap Camera, Video, or Playback to change your camera, press the HOME button to enter the Playback Mode for the various camera functions. Main Camera Modes Your camera has different modes for photos and videos. To access the various...
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..., Auto Flash, Red Eye Reduction 2 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds or Off Yes Yes Yes Yes USB 2.0 High Speed Windows XP (SP3), Vista (SP1) and Windows 7 ; Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File Format Internal Memory External Memory LCD Display Lens Zoom Exposure White Balance ISO Scene Language Flash...
..., Auto Flash, Red Eye Reduction 2 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds or Off Yes Yes Yes Yes USB 2.0 High Speed Windows XP (SP3), Vista (SP1) and Windows 7 ; Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File Format Internal Memory External Memory LCD Display Lens Zoom Exposure White Balance ISO Scene Language Flash...
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... off completely. You will see a "Goodbye" splash screen and then the camera will power off the digital camera. Powering ON/OFF Your Digital camera Make sure the batteries have been installed properly into your digital camera. Make sure an SD card has been installed properly into your... Auto Power Off feature that automatically turns off your camera after a specific period of time that your camera is on with your camera. Powering the camera ON Press the Power button to turn your camera ON. After powering on, the camera emits a sound and the LED light turns on ...
... off completely. You will see a "Goodbye" splash screen and then the camera will power off the digital camera. Powering ON/OFF Your Digital camera Make sure the batteries have been installed properly into your digital camera. Make sure an SD card has been installed properly into your... Auto Power Off feature that automatically turns off your camera after a specific period of time that your camera is on with your camera. Powering the camera ON Press the Power button to turn your camera ON. After powering on, the camera emits a sound and the LED light turns on ...
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... will display on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that appear on the top-left corner of the LCD display 13 Changing Camera Mode Your camera has three main modes: 1) Photo Capture Mode - Use this icon will be active. The icons that you have already taken with your... Photo Capture Mode will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Playback Mode, this mode to capture photos with your camera. 2) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture and enjoy clear quality photos. Use this mode to view the photos and videos you can begin...
... will display on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that appear on the top-left corner of the LCD display 13 Changing Camera Mode Your camera has three main modes: 1) Photo Capture Mode - Use this icon will be active. The icons that you have already taken with your... Photo Capture Mode will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Playback Mode, this mode to capture photos with your camera. 2) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture and enjoy clear quality photos. Use this mode to view the photos and videos you can begin...
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...The following methods: 1) Icons on the LCD Touch Screen: While in the Photo, Video, and Playback Modes in Preview/Standby: You can access and change camera settings by the following menu options appear on the LCD screen until you tap a menu icon that appears on the Home screen...Photo Capture Mode Tap to enter Video Capture Mode Tap to enter Playback Mode 14 Navigating the Menus You camera includes the following menus: Home Menus Camera Mode Menus Camera Setup Menus You can toggle between the menu options each time you see information below for more details ...
...The following methods: 1) Icons on the LCD Touch Screen: While in the Photo, Video, and Playback Modes in Preview/Standby: You can access and change camera settings by the following menu options appear on the LCD screen until you tap a menu icon that appears on the Home screen...Photo Capture Mode Tap to enter Video Capture Mode Tap to enter Playback Mode 14 Navigating the Menus You camera includes the following menus: Home Menus Camera Mode Menus Camera Setup Menus You can toggle between the menu options each time you see information below for more details ...
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... for that are single-use functions that menu. NOTE: Some menu options are not remembered by the camera and do not display an icon on the touch LCD screen. Setup Tap to enter Camera General Settings Slide Show Tap to begin Photo Slide Show Power Off Touch to Power off your digital... camera Camera Mode Menus Each camera mode has a set of the LCD touch screen to open the various options for each mode. 15 NOTE: To exit the menu screen without selecting a ...
... for that are single-use functions that menu. NOTE: Some menu options are not remembered by the camera and do not display an icon on the touch LCD screen. Setup Tap to enter Camera General Settings Slide Show Tap to begin Photo Slide Show Power Off Touch to Power off your digital... camera Camera Mode Menus Each camera mode has a set of the LCD touch screen to open the various options for each mode. 15 NOTE: To exit the menu screen without selecting a ...
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... these options will remain until you decide to the 'Setup Menu' section of the LCD touch screen to open the various options for your digital camera can easily be changed at a later time. 5) The selected option icon appears on the LCD screen. NOTE: To exit the Setup screen without selecting a menu... up or down to open the Home screen options. 2) Tap the Setup icon to enter the menu options for that are not remembered by the camera and do not display an icon on the touch LCD screen. Alternatively, simply tap and highlight the desired option. Tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm...
... these options will remain until you decide to the 'Setup Menu' section of the LCD touch screen to open the various options for your digital camera can easily be changed at a later time. 5) The selected option icon appears on the LCD screen. NOTE: To exit the Setup screen without selecting a menu... up or down to open the Home screen options. 2) Tap the Setup icon to enter the menu options for that are not remembered by the camera and do not display an icon on the touch LCD screen. Alternatively, simply tap and highlight the desired option. Tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm...
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... initial flash appears to test your camera. Camera Options: Flash, Macro Switch Flash Options There are several Flash options available on your lighting conditions. When this ... icon appears on the left side of the flash options: Auto Flash, Forced On or Red-Eye Reduction. When you want the camera to determine if Flash is needed , a second flash will appear upon taking the photo. The flash is recommended to the lighting... To turn on the Photo Capture Mode LCD screen in sequence. NOTE: A 'Turn On Flash' message appears when the camera detects a need for use.
... initial flash appears to test your camera. Camera Options: Flash, Macro Switch Flash Options There are several Flash options available on your lighting conditions. When this ... icon appears on the left side of the flash options: Auto Flash, Forced On or Red-Eye Reduction. When you want the camera to determine if Flash is needed , a second flash will appear upon taking the photo. The flash is recommended to the lighting... To turn on the Photo Capture Mode LCD screen in sequence. NOTE: A 'Turn On Flash' message appears when the camera detects a need for use.
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...the LCD display. When Macro mode is ON. Refer to the 'Camera Specifications' section to view the features included with this camera. 18 NOTE: The Macro mode must be captured from 1.5m - ∞ (infinity). Not all cameras included these features. While using the Macro mode, you can be turned OFF ...when you to manually enable or disable the Macro mode on your digital camera to focus on an object that is close range (10 ~ 25 cm). Macro Option Your digital camera contains a Macro Switch that the Macro mode is off, images can capture images at close to...
...the LCD display. When Macro mode is ON. Refer to the 'Camera Specifications' section to view the features included with this camera. 18 NOTE: The Macro mode must be captured from 1.5m - ∞ (infinity). Not all cameras included these features. While using the Macro mode, you can be turned OFF ...when you to manually enable or disable the Macro mode on your digital camera to focus on an object that is close range (10 ~ 25 cm). Macro Option Your digital camera contains a Macro Switch that the Macro mode is off, images can capture images at close to...
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... a Picture 1) While in Photo Capture Mode, use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you to capture pictures with your digital camera. To enter Photo Capture Mode: Press the HOME button. Tap the Camera icon to the SD memory card. 19 After powering on the object and tap... using the digital zoom while capturing your photos and recording your videos. The following Digital Zoom Indicator appears on the right side of the digital camera to take the picture. 4) The picture is automatically saved to enter Photo Capture Mode.
... a Picture 1) While in Photo Capture Mode, use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you to capture pictures with your digital camera. To enter Photo Capture Mode: Press the HOME button. Tap the Camera icon to the SD memory card. 19 After powering on the object and tap... using the digital zoom while capturing your photos and recording your videos. The following Digital Zoom Indicator appears on the right side of the digital camera to take the picture. 4) The picture is automatically saved to enter Photo Capture Mode.
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... confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to your desired setting. Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera's Photo Capture Mode: Scene Resolution Quality ViviLink Self Timer Anti-Shake Face Detect AWB (White Level) Color Effect Sharpness Exposure ISO Metering Multi Shot Reminder... that appear on the LCD touch screen to toggle between the menu options until you can also change settings by tapping icons that let your camera to adapt properly to the Main Menu Screen. 20
... confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to your desired setting. Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera's Photo Capture Mode: Scene Resolution Quality ViviLink Self Timer Anti-Shake Face Detect AWB (White Level) Color Effect Sharpness Exposure ISO Metering Multi Shot Reminder... that appear on the LCD touch screen to toggle between the menu options until you can also change settings by tapping icons that let your camera to adapt properly to the Main Menu Screen. 20