ViviCam 9112 Digital Camera

DVR 1440HD
Digital Camcorder
User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
What’s Included ............................................................................................................................ 2
Parts of the Camcorder ................................................................................................................ 3
Initial Camcorder Setup ................................................................................................................ 4
Main Camcorder Modes ............................................................................................................... 9
Camcorder Technical Specifications ........................................................................................... 10
Computer System Requirements ................................................................................................ 11
Powering the Camcorder On/Off ................................................................................................ 12
Changing Camcorder Mode ....................................................................................................... 13
Navigating the Menus................................................................................................................. 14
Camcorder Options: ViviLink, LED Flash ................................................................................... 17
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 19
Video Playback Mode ................................................................................................................. 27
Photo Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 32
Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 43
Camcorder Setup ....................................................................................................................... 50
Slide Show ................................................................................................................................. 54
Power Off ................................................................................................................................... 54
Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 55
Connecting the Digital Camcorder to the TV .............................................................................. 57
Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer .............................................................................. 58
Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer ............................................. 58
Getting Started! .......................................................................................................................... 59
Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually ......................................... 60
Camcorder Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 61
Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 62
Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 62
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 63
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder. Everything you need to take quality digital
photos and videos is included with your digital camcorder.
Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camcorder.
Note:

Your digital camcorder requires a Micro Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use. Micro SD
Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
Important: You must use only a Class 4
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Micro SD Memory card or higher.
This camcorder is a Plug and Play device. You can download the pictures and videos
captured by your camcorder without the software by directly accessing the camcorder’s
memory card from your computer. It is recommended however that you install the Vivitar
Experience™ Image Manager Software to enjoy the full Vivitar experience.
What’s Included
1) Digital Camcorder
5) AC Charger
2) USB Cable
6) Wrist Strap
3) AV Cable
7) Built-In Lithium Battery (not shown)
4) Installation CD
Note: SD Memory Card not included.
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Parts of the Camcorder
1) T/Zoom In Button
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2) W/Zoom Out Button
10) Micro SD Memory Card Slot
3) Lens
11) RESET
4) LED Flash
12) USB Interface
5) Microphone
13) Pow er On/Off Button
6) Speaker
14) HOME Button
7) Shutter Video/Photo Button
15) MENU Button
8) LCD Touch Screen
16) Wrist Strap Connector
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AV Out Port
Initial Camcorder Setup
Charging the Battery
Installing the Memory Card
This is a Built-In Lithium Battery Device.
To Charge the Battery:
 Power off the camcorder.
 Connect the camcorder using the
supplied USB cable to the computer’s
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
USB port or to the AC Charger (which
is then inserted into a standard wall
socket).
Allow the battery to charge for at least
3 hours before using the first time.
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SD Memory card (up to 32GB)
needed for normal use.
It is recommended to use a Class 4
SD card or higher SD card.
Please turn off the camcorder before
inserting the SD Memory Card.
The charge light will turn off when the
battery is fully charged (as shown
above).
Turning On and Using the Camcorder
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POWERING THE CAMCORDER ON
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Make sure the battery it is fully charged before the first use.
To charge your battery, follow one of the steps below:
CHARGING THE BATTERY USING YOUR COMPUTER:
1)
Charge the battery using the supplied USB cable and your computer.
2)
Connect the smaller end of the USB cable into the USB slot on your camcorder.
3)
Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.
4)
The LED charge light is ON while the battery is recharging.
5)
The LED charge light turns OFF when the battery is fully charged.
CHARGING THE BATTERY USING THE AC ADAPTER:
1)
Charge the battery using the supplied USB cable and the supplied AC Adapter.
2)
Connect the smaller end of the USB cable into the USB slot on your camcorder.
3)
Connect the other end of the USB cable to the AC Adapter.
4)
Plug the AC Adapter into a power socket.
5)
The LED charge light is ON while the battery is recharging.
6)
The LED charge light turns OFF when the battery is fully charged.
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Note:

Some features, will not work if the battery power level is low.
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When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camcorder automatically
turns off a few seconds later.

The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below:
Full battery power (white battery icon)
Medium battery power (yellow battery icon)
Low battery power (red battery icon)
INSTALLING THE SD CARD
IMPORTANT: You must use only a Class 4
SDHC Micro Memory card or higher.
Make sure a Class 4 (or higher) Micro SD card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your
camcorder. Micro SD card not included.
To properly insert the Micro SD Card:
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Push the Micro SD card into the slot in the direction as shown on the SD card icon on the
camcorder.

Push the Micro SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the Micro SD
card has been inserted correctly.
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After the camcorder is powered on, an SD icon will appear on the LCD display. If you do not
see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly.
POWERING ON THE DIGITAL CAMCORDER
Flip open the LCD display panel and press the
POWER button to turn on the digital
camcorder.
CAMCORDER INITIAL SETUP
Flip open the LCD screen and press the
POWER button to power. When powering the
camcorder on for the first time the camcorder will take you through the initial setup.
SETTING THE CAMCORDER LANGUAGE
After powering on your camcorder for the first time, you will be prompted to select a language for
the camcorder.
To select a language:
1)
Touch the LCD screen and drag your finger up or down to scroll and view the language
options.
2)
Select and highlight the language of your choice.
3)
Tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm the selection.
4)
After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial
camcorder setup. The following message appears: “Continue Camera Setup?”
Tap “Yes” to continue or “No” to exit the setup then tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm your
selection.
NOTE: If you select “No” and decide to leave the setup, the camcorder will be set to its
default settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus of
the camcorder.
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SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
The next step in the initial camcorder setup is to set the date and time on the camcorder.
To set the Date and Time:
1)
Tap the  up or  down arrows to scroll and set the Date and Time options.
2)
Once you have set the Date and Time, tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm the settings and move
to the next part of the setup.
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 and videos taken with your camcorder.
The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camcorder’s photos and
videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying software application.
1)
First you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Photos.
Touch the LCD screen and drag your finger up or down to scroll and view the ViviLink for
Photos options.
Select a ViviLink for Photos and then tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm your selection.
2)
Next you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos.
Touch the LCD screen and drag your finger up or down to scroll and view the ViviLink for
Videos options.
Select a ViviLink for Videos and then tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm your selection.
Congratulations! Your camcorder is now ready to use.
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Main Camcorder Modes
Your camcorder has different modes for the various camcorder functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the HOME button. The HOME menu is shown on the LCD.
Tap Camera, Video, or Playback to change your camcorder mode.
Video Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder.
This is the default mode when the camcorder is powered ON.
To take a video, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button or tap the
center of the LCD screen to start recording. A red, blinking record indicator appears on the
LCD screen while the recording is in progress. To stop the recording, press the Shutter
button or tap the center of the LCD screen again. The video is automatically saved to your
camcorder’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture Mode, press the MENU button or tap
MENU on the LCD screen while in the Video Capture Mode.
Photo Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture pictures with your camcorder.
After turning on your camcorder, press the HOME button to open the Camcorder Mode
options. Tap Camera to enter Photo Capture Mode.
To take a picture, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button or tap the
center of the LCD screen.
The picture is automatically saved to your camcorder’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture Mode, press the MENU button or tap
MENU on the LCD screen while in the Photo Capture Mode.
Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)
Use this mode to view and manage the videos and photos seen on your camcorder - saved
to your SD memory card. After turning on your camcorder, press the HOME button to open
the Camcorder Mode options. Tap Playback to enter the Playback Mode for photos and
videos. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you’ve previously taken to view,
edit or delete them as desired.
To access the various menus for the Playback Mode for photos and videos, press the
MENU button or tap MENU on the LCD screen while in the Playback Mode.
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Camcorder Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Photo Resolution
14MP (4416x3312); 12MP (4000x3000); 10MP (3648x2736);
8MP (3264x2448); 5MP (2582x1944); 3MP (2048x1536);
1.3MP (1280x960)
Video Resolution
HD1080P (1920X1080) @15fps; HD720P (1280X720) @30fps;
VGA (640X480)
File Format
JPEG (Photo) ; AVI (Video)
External Memory
Class 4 (or higher) SDHC Micro Memory card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
2.7 Inch Resistive Touch Panel ; Flip LCD – 270 degrees
Lens
f=5.8mm; F2.8
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom
Exposure
-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy,
ISO
Auto, 100, 200, 400
Scene
Auto, Scenery, Night Scenery, Portrait, Night Portrait, Beach,
High Sensitivity
Image Quality
Normal, Fine, Super Fine
Frequency
50 HZ, 60Hz
Auto Power Off
1, 3 or 5 minutes
Metering
Center, Multi, Spot
Self-Timer
2, 5 or 10 second delay
Face Detect
Yes
Anti Shake
Yes
Print Photos
Yes
Language
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Greek,
German, Italian, Polish
Flash
2 LED Lamps
Microphone
Yes
Speaker
Yes
Interface
USB 2.0 (HS)
System Requirements
WINDOWS XP (SP 3), WINDOWS Vista (SP1) and WINDOWS 7 ;
MAC OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
Built-in 500mAH Lithium Battery
Working Temperature
-20~60C
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Fluorescent , Incandescent
Computer System Requirements
To be able to download photos and videos to your computer using the Vivitar Experience™ Image
Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration:
WINDOWS OS
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MICROSOFT® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or
MICROSOFT® Windows 7 or above
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Pentium® 4 processor (or above)
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1 GB RAM, 250 MB available hard disk space
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16-bit Color monitor, 1024 X 768 recommended screen resolution
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CD-ROM Drive
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QuickTime® 6 or higher
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MICROSOFT ® Internet Explorer 7 or higher
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Windows Media Player 10 or higher
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DirectX 9 or higher
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Internet connection required
MACINTOSH OS
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Intel Processor running MACINTOSH OS X v10.5.x or later
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1 GB RAM, 250 MB available hard disk space
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Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
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QuickTime® 6 or higher
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CD-ROM Drive
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Internet connection required
Note: Make sure the latest compatible Adobe® Flash® Player is installed on your computer.
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Powering the Camcorder On/Off
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Make sure the built-in lithium battery has been fully charged before the first use.
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Make sure a Micro SD card has been installed properly into your camcorder.
Micro SDHC Class 4 card up to 32GB - SD Card not included.
Please see ‘Initial Camcorder Setup’ for more information.
POWERING THE CAMCORDER ON
1)
Flip open the LCD display panel.
2)
Press the
Power button to turn your camcorder ON.

After powering on, the camcorder emits a sound.
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The LCD screen turns on with your camcorder in Video Capture mode to start.
POWERING THE CAMCORDER OFF
While the camcorder is on, you can press the
camcorder OFF.
Power button again at any point to turn your
You will see a “Goodbye” splash screen and then the camera will power off
completely.
Alternatively, you can press the HOME button then tap the
Power Off icon.

To power off - Tap ‘Off’ then tap SAVE & EXIT.

To exit the menu and continue using the camcorder - Tap ‘On’ then tap SAVE & EXIT.
AUTO POWER OFF – POWER SAVING
Your digital camcorder also has an Auto Power Off feature that automatically turns off your
camcorder after a specific period of time that your camcorder is left idle. The Auto Power Off time
can be set from HOME > Setup > Auto Off menu settings.
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Changing Camcorder Mode
Your camcorder has three main modes:
1)
Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camcorder.
2)
Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camcorder.
3)
Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos
you have already taken with your camcorder.
When the camcorder is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will be active. The icons that
appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to capture and
enjoy clear quality photos.
To change the active digital camcorder mode:

Make sure the digital camcorder is powered ON.

Press the HOME button.

Tap one of the following icons to select the active camcorder mode:
Camera
Video
Playback
When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display
When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display
When in Playback Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display
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Navigating the Menus
You camcorder includes the following menus:
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You can access and change camcorder settings by the following methods:
1)
Icons on the LCD Touch Screen:
While in the Photo, Video, Playback Modes in Preview/Standby, you can toggle between
options each time you tap the bottom icons that appear on the LCD screen until you see the
desired setting option.
NOTE: The Scene and ViviLink icons open their respective menu options.
2)
Menu Screen:
Enter the menu screen and select the desired option.
Please see information below for more details regarding this method.
HOME MENUS
The Home menus allow you quick access to the camcorder modes, camcorder setup settings as
well as to the features of photo Slide Show and Power Off. To access the Home Menus:
1)
Press the HOME button.
2)
The following menu options appear on the Home Menu screen:
Camera:
Tap to enter Photo Capture Mode
Setup:
Tap to enter General Settings
Video:
Tap to enter Video Capture Mode
Slide Show:
Tap for Photo Slide Show
Playback:
Tap to enter Playback Mode
Power Off:
Tap to Power off your camcorder
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CAMCORDER MODE MENUS
Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.
To access the Main Menu Screen for the current mode:
1)
Enter the Main Menu Screen from Video Capture, Photo Capture or Playback Mode by one
of the methods listed below:
 Tap
MENU as seen on the bottom left of the LCD touch screen to open the menus
for the current mode.
 Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2)
Select a Main Menu Option:
 Touch the LCD screen and drag your finger up or down to scroll and view the main
menus.
 To select a menu, tap the desired menu icon to open the various options for that menu.
NOTE: Tap
Return to exit the menu screen without selecting a menu and return to the current
mode.
3)
Select a Sub-Menu Option:
 Touch the LCD screen and drag your finger up or down to scroll and highlight the desired
menu option.
 Tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
4)
Return to the Main Menu Screen:
 Once you have confirmed your selection, the Main Menu appears.
 Tap another menu icon to select and open the menu item or tap
Return to exit and
return to the current mode.
5)
Return to the Current Mode:
Once you have tapped
Return and have exited the Camcorder Mode Menu screen, the
current mode appears on the LCD with the selected option icon appearing on the touch LCD
screen.
NOTE:

Changes made to these options remain until you decide to change them at a later time or
restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camcorder and
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do not display an icon on the LCD screen.
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Some menu options are QUICK FUNCTION: Simply tap an icon on the left side of the LCD
screen. This quickly opens the selected icon menu options.
For more details regarding specific menus, please refer to the menu information listed for each
mode.
CAMCORDER SETUP MENUS
The general settings for your digital camcorder can easily be changed at any time.
To access the Camcorder Setup Menus:
1)
2)
3)
Press the HOME to open the Home Menu options.
Tap the Setup icon to enter the menu options for your camcorder general settings.
Select a Setup Option:
 Touch the LCD screen and drag your finger up or down to scroll and view the main Setup
menus.
 To select a Setup menu, tap the desired menu icon to open the various options for that
menu.
NOTE: To exit the Setup screen without selecting a menu, tap
Return to return to the
Home Menu screen.
4)
Select a Setup Sub-Menu Option:
 Touch the LCD screen and drag your finger up or down to scroll and highlight the desired
menu option.
 Tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
5)
Return to the Setup Main Menu Screen:
 Once you have confirmed your selection, the Setup Main Menu appears.
 Tap another menu icon to select and open the menu item or tap
Return to return to
the current mode.
NOTE: Changes made to these options will remain until you decide to change them at a later time
or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
For more details regarding specific Setup menus, please refer to the ‘Camcorder Setup’ section of this
manual.
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Camcorder Options: ViviLink, LED Flash
VIVILINK OPTION
The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camcorder’s photos and
videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience™ Image
Manager application. A ViviLink destination can be assigned to a photo or video in Capture mode
prior to capturing your image or in Playback Mode.
VIVILINK: VIDEO CAPTURE MODE OR PHOTO CAPTURE MODE
To set the ViviLink destination while in Video Capture Mode or Photo Capture Mode:
1)
Touch the ViviLink Quick Function icon on the LCD screen to open the ViviLink menu
options. Alternatively, press the MENU button or tap the
MENU icon on the LCD screen
and select the ViviLink menu to open the ViviLink options.
2)
Touch the LCD screen and drag your finger up or down to scroll and highlight a ViviLink
option and press SAVE & EXIT to save your selection and return to Video/Photo Capture
Mode.
3)
Your selected ViviLink destination appears as an icon on the LCD screen and your
camcorder is now ready to capture your photo or video with the selected ViviLink
destination.
Important: The ViviLink feature is deactivated by default and needs to be activated prior to
capturing each photo or video.
VIVILINK: PLAYBACK MODE
A ViviLink destination can be added to a captured image or changed by accessing the ViviLink
menu in Playback Mode. To access the ViviLink options:
1)
Select your image.
2)
Touch the ViviLink Quick Function icon on the LCD screen to open the ViviLink options.
Alternatively, press the MENU button or tap the
MENU icon on the LCD screen and
select the ViviLink menu to open the ViviLink options.
3)
Touch the LCD screen and drag your finger up or down to scroll and highlight a ViviLink
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option and press SAVE & EXIT to save your selection and return to Video/Photo Capture
Mode.
4)
Your selected ViviLink destination appears as an icon on the LCD screen.
LED FLASH LIGHT OPTION
To increase the lighting in dark situations while capturing videos and photos, use the 2 LED Lights,
located on the front of the camcorder below the lens.
LED ON:

Tap the LED icon, located on the bottom left section of the LCD touch screen (above the
MENU).
This changes the icon and activates the LED Lights.

When the LED lights are on, the following icon appears on the LCD screen:
LED OFF:

Tap the LED icon on the LCD screen.

When the LED lights are off, the following icon appears on the LCD screen:
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Video Capture Mode
The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder.
When the camcorder is first powered ON, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode.
TAKING A VIDEO
1)
Selecting the Scene Using the LCD Display:
While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you
would like to capture.
2)
Zoom Options:
You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom while capturing your
photos and recording your videos. The Zoom buttons are located on the top of the
camcorder.
Press the T/Zoom In button to zoom in to the object.
Press the W/Zoom Out button down, to zoom back out.
The following Digital Zoom Indicator appears on the right side of the LCD screen:
The zoom indicating bar moves up when you Zoom In (T) and moves down when you Zoom
Out (W).
Alternatively, you can touch and hold the T icon on the LCD screen (above the Digital Zoom
Indicator) to Zoom in. You can touch and hold the W icon on the LCD screen (below the
Digital Zoom Indicator) to Zoom out.
3)
Capturing the Video:

Press the
/
Shutter button or tap the center of the LCD screen to START the
video capture.

A red, blinking icon appears at the top of the LCD screen indicating that the recording is
in progress.
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On the top right, the recording time appears, indicating the amount of elapsed time as
the video is being captured.

To STOP the video capture, press the
/
Shutter button or tap the center of the
LCD screen again.

The video is automatically saved to the camcorder’s Memory Card.
TAKING VIDEOS USING THE FLIP LCD SCREEN
You can also capture your videos using the flip screen.
1)
When you would like to quickly include yourself in the video, simply open the LCD display
and flip it around – 180 degrees.
2)
Hold the camera steady facing towards you at arm’s length (30~45cm).
3)
Make sure you can see yourself on the LCD screen.
4)
Look at the camera lens.
5)
Press the
/
Shutter button or tap the center of the LCD screen to begin recording
your video.
It’s as easy as twist and shoot!
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VIDEO CAPTURE MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS
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3
2
4
5
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8
9
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ICON
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FUNCTION
1
VIDEO CAPTURE MODE
2
RESOLUTION
3
RECORD INDICATOR
4
MEMORY CAPACITY
5
6
7
8
9
MEMORY CARD
ZOOM IN
DIGITAL ZOOM INDICATOR
ZOOM OUT
BATTERY LEVEL
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ISO
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LIGHT EXPOSURE
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IMAGE SHARPNESS
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AWB (WHITE BALANCE)
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IMAGE QUALITY
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MENU
LED LIGHT
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VIVILINK
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SCENE
Indicates Camcorder is in Video Capture Mode.
Indicates the selected resolution.
Tap to toggle between options: FHD, HD, VGA.
Indicates the video recording is in progress.
This icon appears and flashes only while recording is in progress.
Standby Mode: Indicates the memory capacity – the time
remaining to capture videos according to the resolution and
quality.
Record Mode: Indicates the elapsed recording time.
Indicates the memory card has been installed.
Tap to Zoom In.
Displays the current, selected zoom (up to 4x Digital Zoom).
Tap to Zoom Out.
Indicates the camcorder battery level (Full, Medium, Low).
Indicates the selected ISO.
Tap to toggle between options: Auto, 100, 200, 400.
Indicates the selected Light Exposure.
Tap to toggle between options: -3.0EV ~ +3.0EV.
Indicates the selected Image Sharpness.
Tap to toggle between options: Sharp, Normal, Soft.
Indicates the selected White Balance. Tap to toggle between
options: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent.
Indicates the selected Image Quality.
Tap to toggle between options: Super Fine, Fine, Normal.
Tap to open the Video Capture Mode Menus.
Tap to turn the LED ‘flash’ light ON/OFF
Tap to open and select from the ViviLink for Videos menu options:
YouTube, Photobucket, Flickr, None.
Tap to open and select from the Scene menu options: Auto, Scenery,
Night Scenery, Portrait, Night Portrait, Beach, High Sensitivity.
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VIDEO CAPTURE MODE: MENUS
The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Video Capture Mode:
Scene
Color
Resolution
Sharpness
Quality
Exposure
ViviLink
ISO
AWB (White Balance)
Metering
Reminder:

Tap
MENU on the LCD screen or press the MENU button to open the Video Capture
Mode Menu screen.

Alternatively, while in Standby/Preview Mode, you can also change settings by tapping the
icons that appear on the LCD touch screen to toggle between the options until you arrive at
your desired setting.
NOTE: The Scene and ViviLink icons do not toggle between options. Once you tap each of
these icons their respective Menu screen appears.
For more details how to access and select the menu options, please refer to the ‘Navigating
the Menus: CAMCORDER MODE MENUS’ section of the user manual.
SCENE MENU
The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly
to your current environment. The Scene Menu options include:
Auto (Default)
Night Portrait
Scenery
Beach
Night Scenery
High Sensitivity
Portrait
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NOTE:
QUICK FUNCTION: The selected Scene menu icon appears on the left side of the LCD screen
(below the Video Capture Mode icon) during preview/stand-by mode. To quickly access the
Scene Menu options and change as desired, simply tap this icon.
RESOLUTION MENU
The Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your
camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your
camcorder’s memory. The Resolution Menu options include:
FHD
1080P
1920x1080
HD
720P
1280x720 (Default)
VGA
VGA
640x480
QUALITY MENU
The Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your
camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more
memory on your camcorder. The Quality Menu options include:
Super Fine
Fine (Default)
Normal
VIVILINK (FOR VIDEOS)
The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camcorder’s photos and
videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience™ Image
Manager application.
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NOTE:

The ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. A ViviLink destination will only be assigned to
an image once you have set it from this menu. Set the destination before capturing each
image. You also have the option in Playback Mode to add or change the ViviLink link of your
captured image.

QUICK FUNCTION: The selected ViviLink menu icon appears on the left side of the LCD
screen (below the Scene icon) during preview/stand-by mode. To quickly access the ViviLink
Menu options and change as desired, simply tap the icon.
The ViviLink for Videos Menu options include:
YouTube
Flickr
N
Photobucket
None (Default)
AWB (AUTOMATIC WHITE BALANCE) MENU
Using the AWB feature your camera can adjust to the coloring of the captured images depending
on the type of light source in the current environment.
Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current environment allows the
camcorder to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camcorder.
The AWB, Automatic White Balance, Menu options include:
Auto (Default)
Fluorescent
Daylight
Incandescent
Cloudy
COLOR EFFECT MENU
You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camcorder.
The Color Effect Menu options include:
Standard (Default)
Monochrome
Sepia
Vivid
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SHARPNESS MENU
You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camcorder. The sharpness level
dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct.
The Sharpness Menu options include:
Soft
Normal (Default)
Sharp
LIGHT EXPOSURE MENU
The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camcorder’s
lens. This setting should be adjusted when the environment is lighter or darker than normal.

When the environment has more light than is needed, reduce the exposure setting (by using
the negative - count) to reduce the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camcorder.

If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the exposure setting (by
using the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your
camcorder.
The Exposure Menu options include:
+3 Lightest
-1 Dark
+2 Lighter
-2 Darker
+1 Light
-3 Darkest
0 Normal (Default)
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ISO MENU
The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camcorder has to light in the
surrounding environment. When the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camcorder
will be more sensitive to light and allow you to capture images in lower-light situations. The higher
sensitivity to light however, may reduce the quality of the images that are taken.
When the ISO is reduced, the image sensor in your camcorder will be less sensitive to light and
will optimize the image quality in environments with bright lighting.
The ISO Menu options include:
ISO Auto (Default)
ISO 200
ISO 100
ISO 400
METERING MENU
The Metering setting will affect how your camcorder focuses when capturing an image.
Depending on your selection, the camcorder will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas
in the display and adjust the image color and lighting accordingly.
Center-Weighted – Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but giving greater weight to
the subject in the center
Multi – Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into
several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness,
background, direct light and scenes
Spot – Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure
on the subject in the center of the monitor.
The Metering Menu options include:
Center-Weighted
Multi (Default)
Spot
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Video Playback Mode
The Playback Mode allows you to review photos and videos that you’ve already taken with
your camcorder.

When you first turn on the camcorder, it will be in Video Capture Mode by default.

To access the Playback Mode:
-
Press the HOME button to open the Camcorder Mode Menus.
-
Tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode for photos and videos.
The latest captured image appears on the LCD screen.
Videos appear with an ‘AVI’ icon on the left of the LCD screen.
Photos appear with a ‘JPG’ icon on the left of the LCD screen.
If there are no images stored, a message (No File) appears.
PLAYING VIDEOS ON YOUR CAMCORDER
1)
Selecting Your Video:
 Once in Playback Mode, view each of your captured images (videos and photos) by
sliding your finger across the LCD touch screen.
-
Slide your finger across the LCD touch screen from right to left to see the next image.
-
Slide your finger across the LCD touch screen from left to right to see the previous
image.
 Alternatively you can press the T/Zoom In button to see the previous image and W/Zoom
Out button to view the next image.
 Scroll through the images on your camcorder’s memory card until you find the video you
would like to view.
2)
Playing Your Selected Video:
 START VIDEO:
Tap the Play icon in the center of the LCD screen or press the Shutter button to start
playing the video.
 PAUSE VIDEO:
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Tap the center of the LCD screen or press the Shutter button again to pause the video.
Tap the LCD screen or press the Shutter button again to continue playing and pausing as
desired.
 STOP VIDEO:
To fully stop the video and restore the icons to the LCD, press the HOME button.
NOTE: While the Video is playing, the icons are not displayed on the LCD.
VIDEO PLAYBACK MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS
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ICON
FUNCTION
1
PLAYBACK MODE
2
RESOLUTION
3
FILE TYPE
4
VIVILINK
5
PROTECT/LOCK
6
7
MENU
MEMORY CAPACITY
Indicates Camcorder is in Playback Mode.
Indicates the resolution in which the video was captured:
FHD, HD, or VGA.
Indicates the file type of the image.
Captured Videos are saved as AVI files.
Indicates which ViviLink destination is assigned to the video:
YouTube, Photobucket, Flickr, or None. Tap to open menu options
and change the destination.
NOTE: The ViviLink destination can also be changed using the
Playback Menu.
Indicates whether the selected video is locked or unlocked.
NOTE: Locked videos cannot be deleted.
Tap to open the Video Playback Mode Menus.
Indicates the sequence number of the current file / total number of
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9
10
MEMORY CARD
captured images.
Indicates the memory card has been installed.
PLAY
BATTERY LEVEL
Tap to play/pause the selected video.
Indicates the camcorder battery level (Full, Medium, Low).
VIDEO PLAYBACK MODE: MENUS
The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Video Playback Mode:
Delete
ViviLink
Lock
Reminder:

Tap
MENU on the LCD screen or press the MENU button to open the Video Playback
Mode Menu screen.
NOTE: QUICK FUNCTION: Easily access the ViviLink Menu screen by tapping on the
ViviLink icon on the LCD touch screen.
For more details how to access and select the menu options, please refer to the ‘Navigating
the Menus: CAMCORDER MODE MENUS’ section of the user manual.
DELETE MENU
While in the Playback Mode, you can delete selected videos or photos from your digital
camcorder through the Delete menu.
3)
Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
4)
Tap
5)
Tap the Delete menu icon to open the menu options.
MENU or press the MENU button to open the Video Playback Mode Menu screen.
The following are the Delete Menu options: One, All
 Delete One (selected) Image:
Select ‘One’ and tap Save & Exit to delete the selected image. You will be asked to
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reconfirm.
Tap ‘Yes’ to automatically delete the selected image or ‘No’ to exit without deleting and
then press Save & Exit to confirm.
NOTE: To exit at any time press the MENU button or tap the Delete icon to exit and return
to the Delete Menu. Press the MENU button or tap the Delete icon again to return to the
Video Playback Menus.
 Delete All Images (Videos and Photos):
Select ‘All’ and tap Save & Exit to delete all unlocked videos and photos saved to your
camcorder’s memory card. You will be asked to reconfirm.
Tap ‘Yes’ to automatically delete all images or ‘No’ to exit without deleting and then press
Save & Exit to confirm.
NOTE: To exit at any time press the MENU button to exit and return to the Delete Menu.
Press the MENU button again to return to the Video Playback Menus.
VIVILINK FOR VIDEOS
The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera’s photos and videos
to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience™ Image
Manager application.
NOTE:

The ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. An ViviLink destination will only be assigned to
a photo or video if you manually set it.

QUICK FUNCTION: The selected ViviLink destination icon appears on the left side of the LCD
screen in Playback Mode. To quickly access the ViviLink Menu options and change or add a
destination as desired, simply tap this icon.
The ViviLink for Videos Menu options include:
YouTube
Flickr
Photobucket
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N
None
LOCK
Pictures and videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion
or alteration being made to the files.
The Lock Menu options include:
Lock/Unlock One
Locks or Unlocks the selected file (video or photo)
Lock All
Locks all files (both videos and photos)
Unlock All
Unlocks all files (both videos and photos)
This icon indicates the selected video is now locked and protected from being edited or deleted.
This icon indicates the selected video is now unlocked and not protected.
NOTE: To exit at any time while in the lock confirmation screen press the MENU button or tap the
Lock icon to exit and return to the Lock Menu. Press the MENU button or tap the Lock icon again
to return to the Video Playback Menus.
Reminder: A file cannot be deleted or edited while it is locked.
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Photo Capture Mode
The Photo Capture Mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder.
After powering on your digital camcorder, by default the Video Capture Mode displays.
To enter Photo Capture Mode:

Press the HOME button.

Tap the
Camera icon to enter Photo Capture Mode.
TAKING A PICTURE
1)
Selecting the Scene Using the LCD Display:
While in Photo Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you
would like to capture.
2)
Zoom Options:
You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom while capturing your
photos and recording your videos. The Zoom buttons are located on the top of the
camcorder.
Press the T/Zoom In button to zoom in to the object.
Press the W/Zoom Out button down, to zoom back out.
The following Digital Zoom Indicator appears on the right side of the LCD screen:
The zoom indicating bar moves up when you Zoom In (T) and moves down when you Zoom
Out (W).
Alternatively, you can tap and hold the T icon on the LCD screen (above the Digital Zoom
Indicator) to Zoom in. You can tap and hold the W icon on the LCD screen (below the Digital
Zoom Indicator) to Zoom out.
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3)
Capturing the Photo:
 Press the
/
Shutter button or tap the center of the LCD screen to capture your
photograph.
 The picture is automatically saved to the camcorder’s Micro SD memory card.
TAKING A SELF PORTRAIT PICTURE
You can also capture your photos using the flip screen.
1)
When you would like to quickly include yourself in the photo, simply open the LCD display
and flip it around – 180 degrees.
2)
Hold the camera steady facing towards you at arm’s length (30~45cm).
3)
Make sure you can see yourself on the LCD screen.
4)
Look at the camera lens.
5)
Press the
/
Shutter button or tap the center of the LCD to capture your photo.
It’s as easy as twist and shoot!
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PHOTO CAPTURE MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS
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ICON
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FUNCTION
PHOTO CAPTURE MODE
Indicates Camcorder is in Photo Capture Mode.
Indicates the selected resolution.
RESOLUTION
Tap to toggle between options: 14M, 12M, 10M, 8M, 5M, 3M, 1M.
Indicates the selected Anti-Shake feature status.
ANTI-SHAKE
Tap to toggle between options: ON, OFF.
Indicates the selected Face Detect feature status.
FACE DETECT
Tap to toggle between options: ON, OFF.
Indicates the selected Self-Timer status.
SELF-TIMER
Tap to toggle between options: Off, 2, 5, 10
SINGE/MULTI
Indicates the Snapshots mode status.
SNAPSHOTS
Tap to toggle between options: Single or Multi Snapshots.
Standby Mode: Indicates the memory capacity – the amount of
MEMORY CAPACITY
photos available to capture according to the selected resolution and
quality.
MEMORY CARD
Indicates the memory card has been installed.
Tap to Zoom In. NOTE: Zoom Indicator Bar moves up while zooming
ZOOM IN
in.
DIGITAL ZOOM INDICATOR Displays the current, selected zoom (up to 4x Digital Zoom).
Tap to Zoom In. NOTE: Zoom Indicator Bar moves down while
ZOOM OUT
zooming out.
BATTERY LEVEL
Indicates the camcorder battery level (Full, Medium, Low).
Indicates the selected ISO.
ISO
Tap to toggle between options: Auto, 100, 200, 400.
Indicates the selected Light Exposure.
LIGHT EXPOSURE
Tap to toggle between options: -3.0EV ~ +3.0EV.
IMAGE SHARPNESS
Indicates the selected Image Sharpness.
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AWB (WHITE BALANCE)
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IMAGE QUALITY
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MENU
LED LIGHT
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VIVILINK
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SCENE
Tap to toggle between options: Sharp, Normal, Soft.
Indicates the selected White Balance.
Tap to toggle between options: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent,
Incandescent.
Indicates the selected Image Quality.
Tap to toggle between options: Super Fine, Fine, Normal.
Tap to open the Photo Capture Mode Menus
Tap to turn the LED ‘flash’ light ON/OFF.
Tap to open and select from the ViviLink for Photos menu options:
Facebook, Twitgoo, Twitpic, Photobucket, Flickr, MySpace, Picasa
Albums, None.
Tap to open and select from the Scene menu options: Auto, Night
Portrait, Night Scenery, Portrait, Scenery, Beach, High Sensitivity.
PHOTO CAPTURE MODE: MENUS
The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Photo Capture Mode:
Scene
AWB (White Balance)
Resolution
Color
Quality
Continue Shot
ViviLink
Sharpness
Self Timer
Exposure
Anti-Shake
ISO
Face Detect
Metering
Reminder:

Tap
MENU on the LCD screen or press the MENU button to open the Photo Capture
Mode Menu screen.

Alternatively, while in Standby/Preview Mode, you can also change settings by tapping the
icons that appear on the LCD touch screen to toggle between the options until you arrive at
your desired setting.
NOTE: The Scene and ViviLink icons do not toggle between options. Once you tap each of
these icons the respective Menu screen appears.
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For more details how to access and select the menu options, please refer to the ‘Navigating
the Menus: CAMCORDER MODE MENUS’ section of the user manual.
SCENE MENU
The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly
to your current environment. The Scene Menu options include:
Auto (Default)
Night Portrait
Scenery
Beach
Night Scenery
High Sensitivity
Portrait
NOTE:
QUICK FUNCTION: The selected Scene menu icon appears on the left side of the LCD screen
(below the Photo Capture Mode icon) during preview/stand-by mode. To quickly access the
Scene Menu options and change as desired, simply tap this icon.
RESOLUTION MENU
The Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your
camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your
camcorder’s memory.
The Resolution Menu options include:
14M
4416x3312
5M 2592x1944 (Default)
12M
4000x3000
3M 2048x1536
10M
3648x2736
1M 1280x960
8M
3264x2448
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QUALITY MENU
The Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your
camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more
memory on your camcorder. The Quality Menu options include:
Super Fine
Fine (Default)
Normal
VIVILINK MENU (FOR PHOTOS)
The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camcorder’s photos and
videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience™ Image
Manager application.
NOTE:

The ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. An ViviLink destination will only be assigned to
an image once you have set it from this menu. Set the destination before capturing each
image. You also have the option in Playback Mode to add or change the ViviLink link of your
captured image.

QUICK FUNCTION: The selected ViviLink menu icon appears on the left side of the LCD
screen (below the Scene icon) during preview/stand-by mode. To quickly access the ViviLink
Menu options and change as desired, simply tap this icon.
The ViviLink for Photos Menu options include:
Facebook
Flickr
Twitgoo
MySpace
Twitpic
Picasa Albums
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Photobucket
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None
SELF TIMER MENU
The Self Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camcorder’s Shutter
button is pressed and the actual capture of the picture.
This is an optimal feature if you don’t just want to take the picture but would also like to be in the
picture yourself. Just set the desired Self Timer delay, press the Shutter button or tap the center
of the LCD screen and position yourself in front of the camera as desired.
The Self Timer Menu options include:
2S Timer
2 seconds delay
5S Timer
5 seconds delay
10S Timer
10 seconds delay
Off
No delay (Default)
ANTI-SHAKE MENU
The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the
camcorder while capturing the image.
The Anti-Shake Menu options include:
ON
Activates the Anti-Shake feature (Default)
OFF
Disables the Anti-Shake feature
FACE DETECT MENU
The Face Detect feature when set to ‘On’ allows the camcorder to use a subject’s face as the
basis for balancing the other colors and focus in the camcorder’s display. This feature is meant to
ensure that the color and focus of your pictures will be consistently sharp and high-quality.
NOTE: To properly use the Face Detect option, please ensure the following:

Anti-Shake ON - Ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to ‘On’. The Anti-Shake option is
‘On’ by default when you start using your camcorder and assists you in properly focusing the
image.
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
Distance from the camera – The subject’s face must be no further than 8 to 9 feet (3.5
meters) from the camcorder and the face must cover at least 20% (1 / 5th) of the picture as
viewed on the LCD screen.

Facing the camera - The face of the subject(s) you are photographing must be facing the
camcorder and must hold the pose for at least 4 to 5 seconds until the green square(s)
appears around the subject’s face. Face Detect will not work with a side shot of the subject’s
head.
The Face Detect Menu options include:
ON
Activates the Face Detect feature (Default)
OFF
Disables the Face Detect feature
AWB (AUTOMATIC WHITE BALANCE) MENU
Using the AWB feature your camera can adjust to the coloring of the captured images depending
on the type of light source in the current environment.
Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current environment allows the
camcorder to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camcorder.
The AWB, Automatic White Balance, Menu options include:
Auto (Default)
Fluorescent
Daylight
Incandescent
Cloudy
COLOR EFFECT MENU
You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camcorder.
The Color Effect Menu options include:
Standard (Default)
Monochrome
Sepia
Vivid
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CONTINUE SHOT (MULTI SNAPSHOTS) MENU
When enabled, the Continue Shot feature allows you to take three rapid snapshots in a row with a
single click of the Shutter button or tap of the center of the LCD screen.
This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or
other scenes with quick movements.
The Continue Shot Menu options include:
ON
Activates the Continue Shot feature
OFF
Disables the Continue Shot feature (Default)
SHARPNESS MENU
You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camcorder. The sharpness level
dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct.
The Sharpness Menu options include:
Soft
Normal (Default)
Sharp
LIGHT EXPOSURE MENU
The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camcorder’s
lens. This setting should be adjusted when the environment is lighter or darker than normal.

When the environment has more light than is needed, reduce the exposure setting (by using
the negative - count) to reduce the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camcorder.

If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the exposure setting (by
using the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your
camcorder.
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The Exposure Menu options include:
+3 Lightest
-1 Dark
+2 Lighter
-2 Darker
+1 Light
-3 Darkest
0 Normal (Default)
ISO MENU
The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camcorder has to light in the
surrounding environment. When the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camcorder
will be more sensitive to light and allow you to capture images in lower-light situations. The higher
sensitivity to light however, may reduce the quality of the images that are taken.
When the ISO is reduced, the image sensor in your camcorder will be less sensitive to light and
will optimize the image quality in environments with bright lighting.
The ISO Menu options include:
ISO Auto (Default)
ISO 200
ISO 100
ISO 400
METERING MENU
The Metering setting will affect how your camcorder focuses when capturing an image.
Depending on your selection, the camcorder will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas
in the display and adjust the image color and lighting accordingly.
Center-Weighted – Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but giving greater weight to
the subject in the center
Multi – Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into
several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness,
background, direct light and scenes
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Spot – Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure
on the subject in the center of the monitor.
The Metering Menu options include:
Center-Weighted
Multi (Default)
Spot
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Photo Playback Mode
The Playback Mode allows you to review photos and videos that you’ve already taken with
your camcorder.

When you first turn on the camcorder, it will be in Video Capture Mode by default.

To access the Playback Mode:
-
Press the HOME button to open the Camcorder Mode Menus.
-
Tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode for photos and videos.
The latest captured image appears on the LCD screen.
Videos appear with an ‘AVI’ icon on the left of the LCD screen.
Photos appear with a ‘JPG’ icon on the left of the LCD screen.
If there are no images stored, a message (No File) appears.
VIEWING PHOTOS ON YOUR CAMCORDER
1)
Selecting Your Photo:
 Once in Playback Mode, view each of your captured images (videos and photos) by
sliding your finger across the LCD touch screen.
-
Slide your finger across the LCD touch screen from right to left to see the next image.
-
Slide your finger across the LCD touch screen from left to right to see the previous
image.
 Alternatively you can press the T/Zoom In button to see the previous image and W/Zoom
Out button to view the next image.
 Scroll through the images on your camcorder’s memory card until you find the photo you
would like to view.
.
2)
Zooming In/Out of Your Selected Photo:
 Select a photo.
 Press the Shutter button to activate Zoom mode.
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 To Zoom In/Out:
Press the T / Zoom In button to Zoom In and magnify the selected photo.
Press the W/Zoom Out button down to Zoom Out of the selected photo.
Alternatively, tap the
+ icon (zoom in) or - icon (zoom out) on the LCD touch screen to
zoom in and out.
 To Navigate:
To navigate around the zoomed photo, tap the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT arrows on the
screen.
 To Return:
To quickly return to the original size of the photo, tap the
return icon or press the
Shutter button.
THUMBNAIL VIEW
Easily navigate and select the video or photo you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View.
The images on your camcorder will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can scroll and select
images from the thumbnails.
To access the Thumbnail View:
1)
Tap the
Zoom Out icon on the LCD screen.
All the images on your camcorder appear in the Thumbnail View.
2)
Tap the  UP or  DOWN arrow to scroll and view the captured images.
3)
Tap the photo or video thumbnail to select and enlarge it to full screen size.
4)
Once the selected photo is full size you can Zoom In and Zoom Out of the photo.
Once the selected video is full size you can play and view the video.
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PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS
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ICON
FUNCTION
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PLAYBACK MODE
Indicates Camcorder is in Playback Mode.
2
RESOLUTION
3
FILE TYPE
4
VIVILINK
5
PROTECT/LOCK
6
PRINT
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MENU
8
MEMORY CAPACITY
9
MEMORY CARD
Tap to open the Photo Playback Mode Menus.
Indicates the sequence number of the current file / total number of
captured images.
Indicates the memory card has been installed.
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11
ZOOM
THUMBNAIL VIEW
Opens the Photo Zoom View.
Opens the Thumbnail View.
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BATTERY LEVEL
Indicates the camcorder battery level (Full, Medium, Low).
Indicates the resolution in which the photo was captured:
14M, 12M, 10M, 8M, 5M, 3M, 1M.
Indicates the file type of the image.
Captured photos are saved as JPEG files.
Indicates which ViviLink destination is assigned to the photo:
(Facebook, Twitgoo, Twitpic, Photobucket, Flickr, MySpace,
Picasa Albums, None).
Tap to open menu options and change the destination.
NOTE: The ViviLink destination can also be changed using the
Playback Menu.
Indicates whether the selected photo is locked or unlocked.
NOTE: Locked photos cannot be deleted.
Using the supplied USB cable, connect the camcorder to a
PictBridge printer and tap the Print icon to print the selected photo.
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PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE: MENUS
The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Photo Playback Mode:
Delete
ViviLink
Lock
Rotate
Crop
Reminder:

Tap
MENU on the LCD screen or press the MENU button to open the Photo Playback
Mode Menu screen.
NOTE: QUICK FUNCTION: Easily access the ViviLink Menu screen by tapping on the
ViviLink icon on the LCD touch screen.
For more details how to access and select the menu options, please refer to the ‘Navigating
the Menus: CAMCORDER MODE MENUS’ section of the user manual.
DELETE MENU
While in the Playback Mode, you can delete selected videos or photos from your digital
camcorder through the Delete menu.
1)
Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
2)
Tap
3)
Tap the Delete menu icon to open the menu options.
MENU or press the MENU button to open the Photo Playback Mode Menu screen.
The following are the Delete Menu options:
 Delete One (selected) Image:
Select ‘One’ and tap Save & Exit to delete the selected image. You will be asked to
reconfirm.
Tap ‘Yes’ to automatically delete the selected image or ‘No’ to exit without deleting and
then press Save & Exit to confirm.
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NOTE: To exit at any time press the MENU button to exit and return to the Delete Menu.
Press the MENU button again to return to the Photo Playback Menus.
 Delete All Images (Videos and Photos):
Select ‘All’ and tap Save & Exit to delete all unlocked videos and photos saved to your
camcorder’s memory card. You will be asked to reconfirm.
Tap ‘Yes’ to automatically delete all images or ‘No’ to exit without deleting and then press
Save & Exit to confirm.
NOTE: To exit at any time press the MENU button or tap the Delete icon to exit and return
to the Delete Menu. Press the MENU button or tap the Delete icon again to return to the
Photo Playback Menus.
VIVILINK FOR PHOTOS
The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera’s photos and videos
to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience™ Image
Manager application.
NOTE:

The ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. An ViviLink destination will only be assigned to
a photo or video if you manually set it.

QUICK FUNCTION: The selected ViviLink destination icon appears on the left side of the LCD
screen in Playback Mode. To quickly access the ViviLink Menu options and change or add a
destination as desired, simply tap this icon.
The ViviLink for Photos Menu options include:
Facebook
Flickr
Twitgoo
MySpace
Twitpic
Picasa Albums
N
Photobucket
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None
LOCK
Pictures and videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion
or alteration being made to the files.
The Lock Menu Options include:
Lock/Unlock One
Locks or Unlocks the selected file (video or photo)
Lock All
Locks all files (both videos and photos)
Unlock All
Unlocks all files (both videos and photos)
This icon indicates the selected photo is now locked and protected from being edited or deleted.
This icon indicates the selected photo is now unlocked and not protected.
NOTE: To exit at any time while in the lock confirmation screen press the MENU button or tap the
Lock icon to exit and return to the Lock Menu. Press the MENU button or tap the Lock icon again
to return to the Photo Playback Menus.
Reminder: A file cannot be deleted or edited while it is locked.
ROTATE MENU
Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you’ve taken with your camera.
1)
View the photo you would like to rotate.
2)
Tap
MENU on the LCD screen or press the MENU button to open the Photo Playback
Mode Menu screen.
3)
Tap the Rotate menu icon.
4)
Tap the
5)
To save, tap the
6)
The selected picture now appears rotated in the Playback Mode.
Rotate icon to rotate the photo each time by 90 clockwise
Return icon.
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CROP IMAGE MENU
You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature.
1)
View the photo you would like to crop.
2)
Tap
MENU on the LCD screen or press the MENU button to open the Photo Playback
Mode Menu screen.
3)
Tap the Crop menu icon.
4)
A blue crop rectangle appears on the photo.
5)
Tap the +
6)
To define the desired crop area:
or –
icon to enlarge or shrink the crop box to the desired size.
Slide your finger up, down, left or right to navigate the area of the photo you wish to crop.
NOTE: The Crop box turns red when it reaches the smallest crop size.
7)
When you are ready to crop, tap the
Crop icon.
If you would like to exit without cropping, tap the
8)
Return icon button.
If you selected to save, the cropped picture now appears as a new picture saved to your
memory card.
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Camcorder Setup
The general settings for your digital camcorder can easily be changed at any time.
To enter the Camcorder Setup Menus:
1)
Press the HOME to open the Home Menu options.
2)
Tap the Setup icon to enter the Main Menu options for your camcorder general
settings.
The following are the menus that appear in the Camcorder Setup Menus:
Language
Frequency
Date Time
Format
Silent Mode
Default
Auto Off
TV Out
Navigating the Menus:
See ‘Camera Setup Menus’ in the ‘Navigating the Menus’ section for details how to access the
menus.
LANGUAGE MENU
You can select your camera’s language setting by selecting the desired language from the
Language menu.
The Language Menu Options include:
English
Portuguese
German
French
Russian
Italian
Spanish
Greek
Polish
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DATE MENU
The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camcorder’s date and time as desired and to add a
time stamp to your captured images.
Time Stamp:
When you capture an image with your camcorder, the image will include a time stamp with the
date and time that the image was taken.
You can also disable the timestamp for future images taken with your camcorder.
The Date/Time Stamp Menu Options include:
ON
The timestamp will appear on photos taken (Default).
OFF
The date stamp will not appear on photos taken.
Set Date Time:

To set the date and time of your camcorder, select the ‘Set Date Time’ option and tap SAVE &
EXIT to enter the Date & Time settings screen.

Tap the  up or  down arrows to scroll and set the Date and Time options. The selected
option appears in red while adjusting the setting.

Once you have set the Date and Time, tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm the settings.
SILENT MODE MENU
You have the option of activating the camera’s Silent Mode to disable all of the sound effects that
the camera emits when performing camera functions.
NOTE: The camera features that emit sounds include - Power On, Power Off, Shutter ‘Click’ and
Self-Timer. During the Self-Timer countdown the beeps and Shutter click will be heard when
Silent Mode is ON. This does not affect the sound while recording video.
The Silent Mode Menu options include:
ON
OFF
The camera sound effects are deactivated (except for the beeps and Shutter ‘Click’
of the Self-Timer feature).
The camera sound effects are activated and can be heard. (Default)
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AUTO OFF MENU
You can use the Auto Off feature in order to conserve you camera’s battery life. The designated
time represents when your digital camcorder will automatically power off.
When the camcorder sits idle for the designated period of time, the camcorder will shut off
completely and will need to be turned on again with the power button before the next use.
The Auto Off Menu options include:
1 minute
3 minutes (Default)
5 minutes
Disable
FREQUENCY MENU
The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in
fluorescent lighting sources in your locale. If your camera is set to a frequency that does not
match your country’s electric current, you may see flickering or waves on the images taken by
your camera.
The Frequency Menu options include:
50HZ
UK, Europe and Australia
60HZ
US, Canada and South America
FORMAT MENU
You can use the Format SD Card menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your
camcorder’s memory card.
Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on
your camcorder’s memory card.
This option will delete all of the content at one time. If you would like to delete individual images,
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use the delete menu in the camcorder’s Capture and Playback Modes.
The Format Menu Options include:
YES
Formats memory card. All videos and photos are deleted.
NO
Does not format memory card.
DEFAULT MENU
Use this menu to reset your camcorder settings to the Factory Default Settings.
The Set Defaults Menu Options include:
YES
Reset camcorder settings to Factory Default Settings.
NO
Does not reset and maintains the current camcorder settings.
TV OUT MENU
TV Out allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on
your television. See ‘Connecting the Digital Camcorder to the TV’ for further information on
how to connect your digital camcorder to your television.
The TV Out Menu Options include:
NTSC
Television and video standard used in America, Canada.
PAL
Television and video standard used in Europe.
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Slide Show
You can play back all photos captured and saved to your memory card as a Slide Show.
1)
Press the HOME button and tap the
2)
SET INTERVAL:
 Tap
Slide Show icon.
MENU on the LCD screen or press the MENU button to set the interval length of
time that each picture will display during the Slide Show.
 Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
 Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to
the Slide Show screen.
The Slide Show Interval Options include:
3 Seconds
3)
5 Seconds
10 Seconds
PLAY SLIDE SHOW:
 Tap the Play icon in the center of the LCD screen or press the Shutter button to start the
Slide Show.
 Tap the center of the LCD screen or press the Shutter button again to pause and
continue playing the Slide Show as desired.
 Press the HOME button to exit the Slide Show and return to the Home Main Menu
screen.
Power Off
1)
Press the HOME button and tap the
2)
The options include:
Power Off icon.
OFF: Tap ‘Off’ and then tap Save & Exit to confirm and power off the camcorder.
ON: Tap ‘On’ and then tap Save & Exit to confirm and to return to the previous mode.
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Installing the Software
You must be connected to the Internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience™ Image
Manager software.
1)
Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should
automatically open.
2)
WINDOWS OS: The Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager Installer window appears. If the
window does not appear, open the application’s CD/DVD drive and click on “Setup.exe” to
launch the installer.
MACINTOSH OS: Click the icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar
Experience™ Image Manager.
3)
If you do not have Internet access at the time of inserting the CD-ROM, connect to the
Internet and then click the “Install Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager” button to begin the
installation.
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Note: If you do not have Internet access, you can still download media from the camcorder.
Click the “How to transfer photos and videos from my camcorder to my computer” button for
instructions.
4)
If you have Internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens.
Choose your language and click “Next” to open the next window.
5)
Select your camcorder model from the list and click “Next” to open the next window.
6)
Click “Next” to confirm your camera model selection and to install the application.
7)
Please wait while the application is being installed on your computer.
8)
Please review the license terms.
On WINDOWS OS and MACINTOSH OS: Click the “I accept the terms of this license
agreement” and then click “Next” to continue.
9)
WINDOWS OS only: Let the “Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager” installer create the
folder to where the program will be installed, and then click “Install”.
10) Please wait while the application continues the installation process on your computer.
MACINTOSH OS: If needed, please follow instructions to install the Adobe® Flash® Player.
11) WINDOWS OS: Click the “Close” button when the installation is complete.
Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager” to open the application.
12) MACINTOSH OS: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete.
Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager” to open the application.
13) If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager from the
Programs (WINDOWS) or Applications (MACINTOSH) menu on your computer.
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Connecting the Digital Camcorder to the TV
The camcorder has an AV port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camcorder’s LCD
screen. On plugging the supplied TV-out cable to the camcorder’s AV out jack, the LCD screen
turns blank. Use the camcorder as you would normally to capture and playback photos and
videos. The images will appear on the TV instead of on the LCD screen. The only limitation of
using the TV screen is that the camcorder is connected to the television and is now not portable.
CONNECTING TO A TV WITH THE AV CABLE
1)
Connect the supplied AV cable from your camcorder to your TV:
Connect the smaller, black end of the cable to the camcorder’s USB port.
Connect the yellow jack into the TV – Video port.
Connect the white jack into the TV – Audio port.
2)
Power on the TV and the camcorder, and then set the TV to “AV” mode.
3)
Make sure the camcorder is set to the correct TV Output setting.
Set the TV format on the camcorder to suit the TV format of your TV set (NTSC or PAL).
In the camcorder’s Setup Menus, touch the ‘TV Out’ Menu to select the appropriate TV
format.
4)
When the camcorder is set to Video or Photo Capture Mode, you can preview the scene you
want to record on the TV screen and view the recording live on the TV.
5)
When the camcorder is set to Playback Mode, you can review all of your captured photos
and videos on the TV as you would on the camcorder. To view images in Playback Mode,
slide your finger left or right across the LCD touch screen. Tap the Play icon in the center of
the LCD screen to begin playing a selected video.
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Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer
1)
Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer.
Insert the smaller end of the USB cable into the USB interface of the camcorder.
Insert the larger end of the USB cable into the USB port of your computer.
2)
Power the camcorder ON.
3)
‘MSDC’ appears briefly on the camcorder’s LCD screen, indicating the camcorder is
connected to your computer in MSDC mode.
4)
The first time you connect the device to the computer you may have to wait a few seconds
until the computer recognizes the device.
Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the
Computer
Your camcorder must have the memory cad inserted. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer.
Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer.
1)
Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu.
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2)
The “Get media from device” window opens.
3)
You can select to download photos, videos or both.
4)
Select your camcorder (removable disk) from the device window. If your camcorder is the
only USB device connected then it will be selected automatically.
5)
Select a location on the computer where to place the new photo and video files.
6)
Add the new photo and video files to albums if desired.
7)
Select to remove the media files from the selected device (removable disk) after the import.
8)
Click the “Get Media” button to transfer the photos and videos from your camcorder to your
computer.
9)
A media download progress bar appears on the bottom left showing the number of media
files downloading to your computer. A message appears when the download is complete.
10) The photo and video files that you selected are now downloaded to your computer to the
selected folder and albums ready for your use.
Getting Started!
Using the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager you can:

Upload and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo sharing and social
networking sites - Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, MySpace, Photobucket, Twitter and YouTube

Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from one social network to another

Organize your images by creating offline and online albums

Edit images using automatic and manual tools

Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps
For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager open the “Help”
from the menu option or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application’s Home screen.
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Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my
Computer Manually
TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: WINDOWS
1)
Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer.
2)
‘MSDC’ appears on the LCD.
3)
A window appears with a list of options, select “Open folder to view files” and click OK.
4)
Open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.
5)
Select the media and copy the files from this folder into your computer. Optionally, select the
files and choose Copy from the Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose Paste from the
Edit menu.
6)
We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures/My Pictures folder and the
videos into the Videos/My Videos folder.
7)
Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on
their way to your computer.
TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: MACINTOSH
1)
Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer.
2)
‘MSDC’ appears on the LCD.
3)
The camcorder’s device icon appears on the desktop.
4)
Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media
files.
5)
Select the files and drag them into your computer. Optionally, select the files and choose
Copy from the Finder’s Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose Paste from the Edit
menu.
6)
We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures folder and the videos into the
Movies folder.
7)
Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on
their way to your computer.
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TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS:
APPLE IPAD
NOTE: Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the iPad.
APPLE IPAD CAMERA CONNECTION
For models that are compatible with the iPad, photos and videos can be imported from your
digital camera to your iPad by following either one of the options below:
1)
Connecting your digital camera to your iPad using an iPad Camera Connector:
Plug the Camera Connector into the dock connector port on your iPad, then attach your
digital camera using a USB cable (included) to the Camera Connector.
NOTE: iPad Camera Connector not included. This may be purchased separately.
2)
Using an iPad SD Card Reader:
Connect the SD Card Reader to your iPad, then insert your digital camera's Memory card
into the slot to import photos and videos directly from your camera's SD card.
NOTE: iPad SD Card Reader not included. This may be purchased separately.
After you make the connection, your iPad automatically opens the Photos application, which
allows you choose which photos and videos to import, then organizes them into albums.
Camcorder Maintenance
The digital camcorder is a delicate device.
Please handle your camcorder with care to avoid damaging it.
Do not expose your camcorder to heat sources.
Do not use you camcorder in wet or moist conditions.
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Sakar Warranty Card
This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. Products
that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or
workmanship will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year from the time
of purchase.
What Is Not Covered By Warranty:
Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or
malfunctions from other than normal use, including but limited to, repair by unauthorized parties,
tampering, modification or accident.
What To Do When Service Is Required:
When returning your defective product (postage pre-paid) for service, your package should
include:
1)
Copy of original bill of sale.
2)
A detailed written description of the problem.
3)
Your return address and telephone number (Daytime).
MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW:
Sakar US
Sakar International
Attention: Service Department
195 Carter Drive
Edison, NJ
08817
Sakar UK/Europe
Attention: Service Department
2D, Siskin Parkway East
4020 Middlemarch Business
Park
Coventry, CV3 4PE
Sakar Australia
Return faulty camera to the
Refund Counter at the store
where purchased
Technical Support
For technical support issues please visit our website at www.vivitar.com. You can find manuals,
software and FAQ’s at the website. Can’t find what you are looking for? E-mail us at
[email protected] and one of our technical support team members will answer your
questions. For phone support in the US please call 1-800-592-9541, in the UK call 0800 917 4831,
in Australia call 1800-006-614. If you would like to call from anywhere else, please visit
www.vivitar.com for your local toll free number.
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Troubleshooting
Q: I have taken photos and selected the “Get Images” button. I get a message that the
images were successfully transferred but the photos do not appear on my computer.
What do I do?
First ensure that you have in fact taken photos. Press the Shutter button to take some sample
photos and then try downloading them again.
With test photos, if the camera's power is off before you upload them to the computer, the photos
are not stored in the camera’s memory. These photos should be uploaded quickly before the
camera's power is off. If the photos are saved to the SD memory card, then all the photos
should appear.
Q: How do I make sure I don't lose important pictures?
This camera requires an SD card for normal use. If the camera's power is off, nothing will happen
to the images stored on the SD memory card. We recommend always downloading your photos
to your computer as soon as possible to prevent unintentional data loss.
Q: I deleted images using the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager. The images were also
deleted from my computer. How do I recover images that I accidently deleted?
All images deleted using the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager are sent to your computer’s
Recycle or Trash Bin and can be retrieved from there.
This device complies with the part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on.
The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
__ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
__ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
__ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
__ Consult the dealer or experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
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