Hamilton/Buhl VividPro CAM17SV User manual

Digital Camera
Instruction Manual
Model #: CAM17SV
VividPro
Digital Camera
18
MP
Max
/2.7”TFT
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Features and Specications ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Package Includes ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Computer System Requirements for Windows XP...................................................................................................... 5
Computer System Requirements for Windows Vista/7................................................................................................ 5
Computer System Requirements for Mac ................................................................................................................... 6
A Quick Look at Your Camera ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Installing Rechargeable Battery .................................................................................................................................. 8
Installing SD Memory Card ......................................................................................................................................... 9
How to Hold Your Camera Correctly ..........................................................................................................................11
Starting Your Digital Camera ......................................................................................................................................11
Camera Mode ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
Video Mode ............................................................................................................................................................... 26
Playback Mode.......................................................................................................................................................... 28
Downloading Photos And Videos to Your PC ............................................................................................................ 32
Appendix A: Technical Specications ........................................................................................................................ 33
Appendix B: Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 35

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Introduction
As the new owner of the VividPro™ 18 Megapixel Digital Camera with Auto-Focus Zoom Lens, you have
everything you need to take high quality digital photos and videos. Your digital camera can also be used
as a removable disk when a SD card up to 32GB is inserted into the camera. Please read this manual
carefully in order to get the most out of your VividPro™.
Features and Specifications
• 18 Megapixel Camera with choice of 11 digital camera resolutions - (18M) 4896x3672 pixels,
(16M) 4608x3456 pixels, (14M) 4288x3216 pixels, (12M) 4000x3000 pixels, (10M) 3648x2736 pixels,
(8M) 3264x2448 pixels, (7M HD) 3648x2056 pixels, (5M) 2592x1944 pixels, (3M) 2048x1536 pixels,
(2M HD) 1920x1080 pixels, (VGA) 640x480 pixels.
• Digital Video Resolutions - 1080p (30fps), 720p (30fps), VGA (30fps)
• 2.7 inch TFT-LCD
• 3x Optical Zoom Function
• 5x Digital Zoom Function
• Scene Selections
• Image Size Selections
• Anti-Shake
• Macro
• Continue Shot (Burst)
• Self-Timer
• SD Memory Card Slot –
compatible with memory card up to 32GB.
• Built-in Flash

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Package Includes
• Digital Camera
• USB Cable
• Instruction Manual
• QRG (Quick Reference Guide)
• Wrist Strap
• Li-ion Rechargeable Battery
• Charger (Via USB port with supplied cable)
• Protective Pouch

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Computer System Requirements for Windows XP
To download photos to your PC, you need the following minimum configuration:
• Pentium III Processor or above with Windows XP
• 128MB RAM with 150MB of free disk space
• Available USB Interface
• CD-ROM Drive (Optional)
• 1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution
• 16-bit Color or higher display adapter
Computer System Requirements for Windows Vista/7
To download photos to your PC, you need the following minimum configuration:
• Windows Vista/7
• 800MHz Processor and 512 MB of
system memory
• 20GB Hard Drive with at least 15GB of
available space
• Support for Super VGA Graphics (SVGA)
• Available USB Interface
• CD-ROM Drive (Optional)

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Computer System Requirements for Mac
• Power Mac computer G3 500 MHz or higher
• Mac OS X version 10.5.x or later
• 128MB or more available RAM (256MB recommended), 150MB free disk space
• 800 x 600 or higher-resolution monitor displaying millions of colors
Quick Look at Your Camera
LED Light
Flash
Optical Lens
Strap Hole

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LCD
Left/Scene Button
Down/Self-timer Button
Right/Delete Button
W/T (Zoom Out/In) Button
Up/Flash Button
LED Light
USB Port
Microphone Power Button
Shutter Button
Tripod Mount
Battery Door

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Installing Rechargeable Battery
1. Insert the battery correctly with the + and – designations facing up on the top left of the battery as
shown in the diagram above. Carefully push the green lever on the left out of the way with the left
side of the battery to insert it into camera. Gently push down on battery so it clicks into place.
2. Close the battery door and slide to lock.
3. On powering on your camera, the battery icon will appear at the bottom right of the LCD screen.
Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power
Note:
1. A “Low battery” message will flash on the LCD when the battery power is insufficient.
Shortly thereafter your camera will power off.

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2. Please remove the battery when you don’t intend to use your camera for a long period of time.
Slide the green lever over and the battery will pop out.
3. A photo can be taken without a SD card inserted in the camera (not recommended); however, the
photo should be downloaded to a PC before the camera loses power or when the battery is removed.
Installing SD Memory Card
An external memory card is required for normal use. Your camera supports any compatible SD memory
card (up to 32GB). Inserting a memory card will allow you to increase the capacity of your camera.
Your camera is supplied with a Class 4 memory card. This will work for most pictures, however, in
order to provide proper playback of 1080P videos you record, you will need to purchase an additional
Class 10 card.
1. Locate the Memory Card slot at the base of the camera next to the battery slot.
2. Insert the Memory Card into the slot in the correct direction. (See picture below) Do not force, the card
will only go in one way.

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3. Push the card in until it clicks into position. The top of the card should be flush with the surface of the
battery. An icon “SD” will appear on the LCD screen after you turn on camera.
4. Once the external memory card is inserted into the camera, all the images and videos taken with the
camera will be stored on the card.
5. Please make sure the card is not locked. No images can be stored on the card if locked.
Note:
1. Limited internal memory is provided for a test image. This test image will be deleted when the battery
power is depleted or if the battery is removed. Please download the image before turning off power.
2. If there is a photo in the internal memory when you insert the card into your camera, a “Copy to Card”
message will appear on the LCD with Yes or No options. Selecting “Yes” will copy the photo to
your card.
3. Formatting will delete all data on the SD memory card, including protected data.
4. Don’t remove the SD card during formatting as this may damage the card and you may be
unable to use it again.
5. When your card is full, download the media on the SD card to your PC and delete the photos and
videos from it in order to continue using your camera to capture more high quality photos and videos.