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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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...!...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...56 Troubleshooting...57 1 Contents Introduction ...2 What‟s Included...2 Parts of the Camera ...3 Initial Camera Setup...4 Main Camera Modes ...7 Camera Technical Specifications 8 Computer System...
...!...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...56 Troubleshooting...57 1 Contents Introduction ...2 What‟s Included...2 Parts of the Camera ...3 Initial Camera Setup...4 Main Camera Modes ...7 Camera Technical Specifications 8 Computer System...
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... card (up to 32GB) for purchasing this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your camera. Digital Camera 2. Wrist Strap Note: SD Memory Card not included 2 Please read this camera. What's Included 1. USB cable 3. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD 4.
... card (up to 32GB) for purchasing this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your camera. Digital Camera 2. Wrist Strap Note: SD Memory Card not included 2 Please read this camera. What's Included 1. USB cable 3. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD 4.
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SET button 9. Microphone 14. Battery Compartment 19. Shutter button 3. LED 5. Tripod Socket 17. Digital Lens 18. Memory Card Slot 20. MODE button 8. ViviLink / Down Button 13. Flash Light 15. USB Slot 16. Macro button 21. Parts of the Camera 1. Power button 2. Zoom Out 6. Scene / Left Button 10. Speaker 3 Flash / Up / Slideshow 11. LCD Screen 4. Zoom In 7. Delete / Right Button 12. Wrist Strap connector 22.
SET button 9. Microphone 14. Battery Compartment 19. Shutter button 3. LED 5. Tripod Socket 17. Digital Lens 18. Memory Card Slot 20. MODE button 8. ViviLink / Down Button 13. Flash Light 15. USB Slot 16. Macro button 21. Parts of the Camera 1. Power button 2. Zoom Out 6. Scene / Left Button 10. Speaker 3 Flash / Up / Slideshow 11. LCD Screen 4. Zoom In 7. Delete / Right Button 12. Wrist Strap connector 22.
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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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... on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly. 3) Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. Note: After the camera is powered on, an SD icon will appear on the camera. Select "Yes" to continue or "No" to select a language for use. 2) Make sure an SD card has been... properly inserted into your camera (until a click sound is to continue with Camera Setup?" Set the Date and Time as Desired and press the SET button to confirm the selection and move to the next...
... on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly. 3) Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. Note: After the camera is powered on, an SD icon will appear on the camera. Select "Yes" to continue or "No" to select a language for use. 2) Make sure an SD card has been... properly inserted into your camera (until a click sound is to continue with Camera Setup?" Set the Date and Time as Desired and press the SET button to confirm the selection and move to the next...
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... set , you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos. The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟s photos and videos to use. 6 Highlight the desired default social network and press the SET button to confirm the selection. 3) After the ViviLink Video...
... set , you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos. The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟s photos and videos to use. 6 Highlight the desired default social network and press the SET button to confirm the selection. 3) After the ViviLink Video...
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...Playback Mode (Photos & Videos) Use this mode to open the Video Capture mode. A red record indicator will be automatically saved to your camera‟s memory card. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you‟ve previously taken to view and manage the photos and ...and press the "Shutter" button. This is the default mode when the camera is in progress. The picture will appear on your camera after the camera has been powered ON. After turning on your camera. Main Camera Modes Your camera has different modes for the Video Capture mode, press the SET button ...
...Playback Mode (Photos & Videos) Use this mode to open the Video Capture mode. A red record indicator will be automatically saved to your camera‟s memory card. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you‟ve previously taken to view and manage the photos and ...and press the "Shutter" button. This is the default mode when the camera is in progress. The picture will appear on your camera after the camera has been powered ON. After turning on your camera. Main Camera Modes Your camera has different modes for the Video Capture mode, press the SET button ...
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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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...appear on , you can begin to capture photos with your camera. 2) Video Capture Mode - The camera will 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 is first powered ON, the Photo Capture Mode will be ...set from the Auto Power Off settings menu. Changing Camera Mode Your camera has three main modes: 1) Photo Capture Mode - When the camera is left idle. The Auto Power Off settings can press the Power button again at any point to capture ...
...appear on , you can begin to capture photos with your camera. 2) Video Capture Mode - The camera will 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 is first powered ON, the Photo Capture Mode will be ...set from the Auto Power Off settings menu. Changing Camera Mode Your camera has three main modes: 1) Photo Capture Mode - When the camera is left idle. The Auto Power Off settings can press the Power button again at any point to capture ...
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... 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 are single-use functions that mode. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current... the selection can press the MODE button to exit the menus and return to the right of the selected menu option. To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is until you decide to change them again at a later time. 6) Some menu options are not remembered by the...
... 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 are single-use functions that mode. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current... the selection can press the MODE button to exit the menus and return to the right of the selected menu option. To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is until you decide to change them again at a later time. 6) Some menu options are not remembered by the...
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... your photos using the flip screen which opens to 180 degrees. 1) Before taking the photo, ensure that the Macro Switch on the side of the camera is up and in the ON position . The flower icon will automatically be properly focused. 12 Taking a Self Portrait Picture You can see yourself on... you would like to zoom in/out if desired. It‟s as easy as twist and shoot! Note: The actual shape of the camera to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture. 2) Click the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to quickly include yourself in Photo Capture mode...
... your photos using the flip screen which opens to 180 degrees. 1) Before taking the photo, ensure that the Macro Switch on the side of the camera is up and in the ON position . The flower icon will automatically be properly focused. 12 Taking a Self Portrait Picture You can see yourself on... you would like to zoom in/out if desired. It‟s as easy as twist and shoot! Note: The actual shape of the camera to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture. 2) Click the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to quickly include yourself in Photo Capture mode...
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...Flash Description No flash 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 appear on the Photo Capture Mode LCD screen in the sequence. Allows... you arrive at your camera. 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...
...Flash Description No flash 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 appear on the Photo Capture Mode LCD screen in the sequence. Allows... you arrive at your camera. 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...
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... your photo may be appear too bright/light (overexposed). Eliminates the red-eye effect in a photo caused by flash. The icon will allow your camera to focus on the side of your lighting conditions. To turn Macro mode OFF, slide the Macro Switch down on an object that is enabled... you can be turned ON when you would like to take a Self Portrait photo using the Macro mode, you use the following features of the camera to the mountain icon . When Macro mode is on the LCD display. 14 The icon will appear upon taking the photo. The flash is...
... your photo may be appear too bright/light (overexposed). Eliminates the red-eye effect in a photo caused by flash. The icon will allow your camera to focus on the side of your lighting conditions. To turn Macro mode OFF, slide the Macro Switch down on an object that is enabled... you can be turned ON when you would like to take a Self Portrait photo using the Macro mode, you use the following features of the camera to the mountain icon . When Macro mode is on the LCD display. 14 The icon will appear upon taking the photo. The flash is...
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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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... selection will display on the LCD screen. 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera. Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for...An icon reflecting your selection will display 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 Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of...
... selection will display on the LCD screen. 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera. Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for...An icon reflecting your selection will display 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 Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of...
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... item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your camera. Keep in the picture yourself. Image Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to set the desired self-timer delay, press the shutter button... to your previous mode. 17) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 18) Remember that this setting will appear 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...
... item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your camera. Keep in the picture yourself. Image Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to set the desired self-timer delay, press the shutter button... to your previous mode. 17) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 18) Remember that this setting will appear 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...
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... reflecting your selection will display 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. This feature is meant to ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to „...icon reflecting your selection will display 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. Push the Macro Switch on the side of your pictures will be consistently sharp and ...
... reflecting your selection will display 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. This feature is meant to ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to „...icon reflecting your selection will display 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. Push the Macro Switch on the side of your pictures will be consistently sharp and ...
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... at least 20% (1 / 5th) of the subject(s) you are photographing must be no further than 8 to your previous mode. 8) An icon reflecting your camera until the green square(s) appears around the subject`s face. Smile Capture Menu The Smile Capture feature when set to 5 seconds until you in Macro mode... picture is „On‟ by your selection will display on the LCD screen. 19 Face Detect will not work with a side shot of the camera for at least 4 to „On‟. Note: To properly use the Smile Capture feature, please ensure the following: Macro mode off -...
... at least 20% (1 / 5th) of the subject(s) you are photographing must be no further than 8 to your previous mode. 8) An icon reflecting your camera until the green square(s) appears around the subject`s face. Smile Capture Menu The Smile Capture feature when set to 5 seconds until you in Macro mode... picture is „On‟ by your selection will display on the LCD screen. 19 Face Detect will not work with a side shot of the camera for at least 4 to „On‟. Note: To properly use the Smile Capture feature, please ensure the following: Macro mode off -...
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... options. 4) Press the SET button to select the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will automatically take the picture. Smile Capture will not work with your camera. 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... to your previous mode. 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the type of the subject(s) you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. The face of light source in the images that this setting will be facing the...
... options. 4) Press the SET button to select the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will automatically take the picture. Smile Capture will not work with your camera. 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... to your previous mode. 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the type of the subject(s) you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. The face of light source in the images that this setting will be facing the...