Vivitar vivicam 090 User manual

ViviCam 090
Digital Camera
User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 3
Getting to Know Your Camera................................................................................................... 3
What’s Included.......................................................................................................................... 4
Parts of the Camera ................................................................................................................... 5
Initial Camera Setup................................................................................................................... 6
Inserting the Batteries ..........................................................................................................................................7
Micro SD Memory Card........................................................................................................................................7
Power On............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Main Camera Modes................................................................................................................... 9
Camera Technical Specifications............................................................................................ 10
Computer System Requirements.............................................................................................11
WINDOWS OS....................................................................................................................................................11
MACINTOSH OS ................................................................................................................................................11
Powering the Camera On/Off .................................................................................................. 12
Powering the Camera ON.................................................................................................................................. 12
Powering the Camera OFF................................................................................................................................. 12
Auto Off –Power Saving.................................................................................................................................... 12
Changing Camera Mode .......................................................................................................... 13
Navigating the Menus .............................................................................................................. 14
Navigating the Photo, Video and Playback Mode Menus .................................................................................... 14
Navigating the Menus for the Camera Setup ...................................................................................................... 14
Camera Features: Flash, Macro Mode, Display..................................................................... 15
Flash Options..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Macro Mode....................................................................................................................................................... 16
Display: Hide/Show the LCD Icons..................................................................................................................... 17
Photo Capture Mode................................................................................................................ 18
Taking a Picture................................................................................................................................................. 18
Taking a Self Portrait Picture.............................................................................................................................. 18
Self-Timer Feature............................................................................................................................................. 19
Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons..................................................................................................... 20
Photo Capture Mode LCD Icon Status Description.............................................................................................. 21
Photo Capture Mode Menus............................................................................................................................... 22
Photo Playback Mode.............................................................................................................. 26
Viewing Photos on Your Camera........................................................................................................................ 26

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Thumbnail View ................................................................................................................................................. 27
Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons ................................................................................................... 28
Photo Playback Mode LCD Icon Status Description............................................................................................ 29
Photo Playback Mode Menus............................................................................................................................. 30
Video Capture Mode................................................................................................................. 35
Taking a Video ................................................................................................................................................... 35
Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons ..................................................................................................... 36
Video Capture Mode LCD Icon Status Description.............................................................................................. 37
Video Capture Mode Menus............................................................................................................................... 38
Video Playback Mode............................................................................................................... 40
Viewing Videos on Your Camera ........................................................................................................................ 40
Thumbnail View ................................................................................................................................................. 41
Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons.................................................................................................... 42
Video Playback Mode LCD Icon Status Description............................................................................................ 43
Video Playback Mode Menus............................................................................................................................. 45
Setup Menu Options ................................................................................................................ 48
Installing the Software............................................................................................................. 50
Connecting the Camera to the Computer .............................................................................. 51
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer....................................... 52
Get Started!............................................................................................................................... 53
Transferring Images from the Camera to the Computer Manually....................................... 53
Transferring Photos and Videos: WINDOWS OS................................................................................................ 53
Transferring Photos and Videos: MACINTOSH OS............................................................................................. 54
Transferring Photos and Videos: Apple iPad....................................................................................................... 54
Camera Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 55
Warranty Card........................................................................................................................... 55
Technical Support.................................................................................................................... 56
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................... 56

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and
videos is included with your camera.
Polaroid 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 camera.
NOTE:
Your camera requires a Micro SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.
Micro SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
This camera is a Plug and Play device. You can download the pictures and videos captured
by your camera without the software by directly accessing the camera’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.
IMPORTANT:
- Do not open the battery door underwater.
- Close the battery door properly for best water sealing.
- Rinse the camera with clean water after use and keep dry for storage.
Getting to Know Your Camera
Waterproof up to 10 ft. (3.0 meters)
18 Mega Pixels
Digital Still Camera
Digital Video Recorder
Built-in Flash
4x Digital Zoom
Dual LCD Screen: 2.7" (Rear) + 1.8" (Front) TFT Color Display
Micro SD Memory Card Support
Slide Lock Battery Door
2xAAAAlkaline Batteries

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What’s Included
1. Digital Camera
2. USB Cable
3. Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software Installation CD
4. Wrist Strap
NOTE: Micro SD Memory Card and batteries not included.

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Parts of the Camera
1. Shutter Button
11. Up / Zoom In (T) Button
2. Power On/Off Button
12. Down / Zoom Out (W) Button
3. LCD Switch Button
13. Left / Flash Light Button
4. Wrist Strap Connector
14. Right / Playback Button
5. Small LCD Monitor (front)
15. MODE Switch Button
6. Flash
16. Menu / Delete Button
7. Lens
17. Battery Compartment
8. LED Busy Indicator
18. Micro SD Memory Card Slot
9. Macro/Normal Switch
19. USB Port
10. LCD Screen (back)
20. Tripod Mount

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Initial Camera Setup
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
INSTALLING THE MEMORYCARD
Insert 2 x AAA(1.5V) batteries.
Alkaline batteries recommended.
Batteries not included.
Micro SD Memory Card (up to 32GB)
needed for normal use.
SD Memory Card not included.
TURNING ON THE CAMERA
USING THE CAMERA

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INSERTING THE BATTERIES
Use 2xAAA(1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Batteries not included.
1) Open the battery/memory card compartment door.
2) Insert the batteries properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown inside
the battery compartment.
3) Securely close the battery/memory card compartment door.
NOTE:
Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period.
Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.
Some features, such as Flash, will not work if the battery power level is low.
When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camera will automatically
turn off a few seconds later.
The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below:
Full battery power Medium battery power
Low battery power Battery empty
MICRO SD MEMORY CARD
Make sure a Micro SD card has been properly inserted into your camera.
Micro SD Memory card not included.

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To properly insert the Memory Card:
1) Turn off the camera.
2) Open the battery/memory card compartment door.
3) Insert the Micro SD Card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera (see SD icon by
the Micro SD card slot). Refer to images: 1 and 2.
4) Push the Micro SD Card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the memory
card has been inserted correctly. Refer to images: 3 and 4.
NOTE:
There is only one right direction to insert the Micro SD memory card into the slot. Do not force
the card into the memory card slot, since it may damage both the camera and the Micro SD
memory card.
After the camera is powered on, a memory card 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.
IMPORTANT:
The Micro SD memory card must be formatted before taking photographs.
Formatting the Micro SD Memory Card:
1) Press the MENU button in Photo Capture or Video Capture Mode.
2) Select the ‘Setup Menu’options by pressing the RIGHT (Playback) button.
3) Press the DOWN (W) button to highlight and select the ‘Format’and press the
SHUTTER/OK button to confirm.
4) To format the Micro SD Memory Card, select ‘Yes’ and press the SHUTTER/OK button.
5) The following options appear: Yes, No
To format the Micro SD Memory Card, select ‘Yes’and press the SHUTTER/OK button.
All data on the memory card will be automatically deleted.Once the SD Memory Cardis
formatted–‘Completed’ appears briefly on the LCD indicating the format process has finished.
To exit the menu without formatting the SD Memory Card select ‘No’ then press the
SHUTTER/OK button. Alternatively, you can press the MENU button to exit.
POWER ON
Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.

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Main Camera Modes
Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions.
PHOTO CAPTURE MODE
Use this mode to capture pictures with your camera.
This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON.
To take a picture, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button.
The picture is automatically saved to your camera’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the MENU button
while in the Photo Capture mode.
VIDEO CAPTURE MODE
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera.
After turning on your camera, press the MODE (M) button once to open the Video Capture
mode. To take a video, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button to start
recording. A red record indicator appears on the LCD screen while the recording is in
progress. To stop recording, press the Shutter button again. The video is automatically
saved to your camera’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the MENU button
while in the Video Capture mode.
PLAYBACK MODE (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)
Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos you have captured.
After turning on your camera, press the PLAYBACK button to open the Playback
Mode for photos and videos. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you’ve
previously taken to view or delete them as desired.
To access the various menus for the Playback mode for photos and videos, press the
MENU button while in the Playback mode.

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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
18M = 4928x3696; 14M = 4320x3240; 8M = 3264x2448;
5M = 2592x1944; 3M = 2048x1536; VGA = 640x480
Video Resolution
VGA 640 x 480 ; QVGA 320 x 240
File Format
JPEG (Photo); AVI (Video)
External Memory
Micro SD Memory Card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
2.7+1.8" TFT color display
Lens
f=8.5 mm
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom
Exposure
±2.0, ±5/3, ±4/3, ±1.0, ±2/3, ±1/3, 0
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
ISO
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800
Flash
No Flash, Forced On, Auto Flash
Self-Timer
10 second delay, Off
Macro
Yes, Manual Switch
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese,
Japanese
Microphone
Yes
USB Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements
Microsoft® Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and Windows 7 or
above ; MAC OSX v10.5.x or above
Battery
2xAAA (1.5V) Alkaline batteries
Working Temperature
0~45C

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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
MICROSOFT® Windows XPwith Service Pack3,Windows Vista with Service Pack 1,
Windows 7 or higher
Pentium® 4 processor (or above)
1 GB of RAM, with 250 MB of free hard disk space
16-bit Color monitor, 1024 X 768 recommended screen resolution
CD-ROM Drive
QuickTime® 6 or higher
MICROSOFT ® Internet Explorer 7 or higher
Windows Media Player 10 or higher
DirectX 9 or higher
Internet connection required
MACINTOSH OS
Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later
1 GB RAM, 250 MB free hard disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
CD-ROM Drive
QuickTime® 6 or higher
Internet connection required
NOTE: Make sure the latest compatible Adobe® Flash® Player is installed on your computer.

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Powering the Camera On/Off
Make sure the batteries (not included) have been inserted properly into your digital camera.
Make sure the Micro SD card has been inserted properly into your digital camera.
Micro SD card up to 32GB - not included.
Please see Initial Camera Setup for more information.
POWERING THE CAMERA ON
Press the Power button to turn your camera ON.
After powering on, the LED light turns on briefly and the LCD screen turns on with your camera in
Photo Capture Mode.
POWERING THE CAMERA OFF
While the camera is on, you can press the Power button down again for a few seconds at
any point to turn your camera OFF.
AUTO OFF –POWER SAVING
Your digital camera also has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off your
camera after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle in order to save the battery
power. The Auto Power Off settings can be set from the ‘Power Save’settings menu accessed
from the ‘Setup Menu’ while in Photo Capture Mode or Video Capture Mode.

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Changing Camera Mode
Your camera has three main modes:
1) Photo Capture Mode: Use this mode to capture photos with your camera.
2) Video Capture Mode: Use this mode to capture videos with your camera.
3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos): Use this mode to view the photos and videos
you have already taken with your camera.
When the camera is first powered ON, the Photo 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 camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the
MODE (M) button.
When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display.
When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display.
When in Playback Mode, these icons will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display.
NOTE: Press the PLAYBACK button to enter the Playback Mode.

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Navigating the Menus
Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode’s settings as well as menus for the
Camera Setup settings.
NAVIGATING THE PHOTO, VIDEO AND PLAYBACK MODE MENUS
To access the Main Menu for each Mode:
1) Press the MENU button to open the Main Menus for the current mode.
NOTE: Playback Mode –press and hold the MENU button.
2) Press the DOWN or UP button to select a specific menu.
The selected option appears highlighted.
3) Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm and save your selection and open the options for
the menu you have selected.
4) To select a specific option, press the DOWN or UP button and then the SHUTTER/OK
button to save the selected option and return to the Main Menu.
NAVIGATING THE MENUS FOR THE CAMERA SETUP
To access the Camera Setup Menu:
1) Press the MENU button while in the Photo Capture Mode or Video Capture Mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select Camera Setup.
3) Press the DOWN or UP button to select a specific menu.
4) Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm and save your selection and open the options for
the menu you have selected.
5) To select a specific option, press the DOWN or UP button and then the SHUTTER/OK
button to save the selected option and return to the Main Menu.

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NOTE:
At any time you can press the MENU button to exit the menus and return to the previous
screen.
Once you change a setting, the setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.
After selecting your desired setting, some settings appear as an icon on the LCD screen in
Capture Mode –indicating the option selected.
Camera Features: Flash, Macro Mode, Display
FLASH OPTIONS
There are several Flash options available on your camera in Photo Capture Mode.
The following options appear on the Photo Capture Mode LCD screen in sequence:
No Flash, Forced Flash, Auto Flash
To change the Flash mode, press the LEFT / Flash Quick Function button to toggle between
the options until you arrive at your desired setting.
IMPORTANT:
When using Flash, stand between 8 to 10 feet away from the scene you would like to capture.
The Macro mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the Flash.
-To turn off Macro mode: Push the Macro Switch UP to the mountain icon .
-When Macro is OFF, the mountain icon appears on the LCD display.

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Flash Type
Description
Forced Off (Default)
No flash will appear.
Use this when you do not want to activate Flash.
Forced On
The flash is enabled for each photo.
NOTE: If you use this option in a well lit environment, your photo may
be appear too bright/light (overexposed). The icon will blink while
charging and will stop blinking once ready to use.
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Auto Flash
When you want the camera to determine if Flash is needed, select
Auto Flash. The flash will automatically turn on according to the
lighting conditions.
When the LED light and LCDAuto Flash icon stop blinking, the flash
is ready for use.
Note: In some cameras, an initial flash appears to test your lighting
conditions. If flash is needed, a second flash will appear upon taking
the photo. The icon will blink while charging and will stop blinking
once ready to use.
MACRO MODE
Your camera has a Macro Switch that allows you to manually enable or disable the Macro mode
on your camera.
MACRO ON: Close-up Photographs
While using the Macro mode, you can capture images at close range (11cm ~ 18 cm).
To turn the Macro mode ON:
Push the Macro Switch on the side of your camera DOWN to the flower icon .
When enabled, the Macro mode will allow your camera to focus on an object that is close to
the camera.
The flower icon appears on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is ON.

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MACRO OFF: Normal Mode
The Macro OFF feature is the normal mode for capturing images.
To turn the Macro mode OFF:
Push the Macro Switch on the side of the camera UP to the mountain icon .
The mountain icon appears on the LCD display.
When Macro mode is off, photos can be captured from 0.5m - ∞(infinity).
NOTE:
The Macro mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the following features of your
camera: Flash.To turn the Macro mode OFF: Slide the Macro Switch UP to the mountain icon .
The mountain icon appears on the LCD display.
DISPLAY: HIDE/SHOW THE LCD ICONS
The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired.
1) Quick press the Power button for 1 second to hide the display of the icons on the
screen while in Standby Mode.
2) Quick press the Power button again for 1 second to redisplay the icons on the screen.

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Photo Capture Mode
The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera.
When the camera is first powered on, the camera will be in Photo Capture Mode.
TAKING A PICTURE
1) Power on your camera.
Photo Capture Mode is the default mode that appears upon powering on your camera.
2) Select the scene with the LCD Display.
Use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the camera at the scene you would
like to capture.
3) Digital Zoom:
Press the UP/T - Zoom In and DOWN/W - Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired.
You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the Digital Zoom.
Once you begin magnifying, the following Digital Zoom Indicator appears on the top, right
side of the LCD screen along with the current magnification amount:
W T 4.0X
The zoom indicating bar moves right when you Zoom In (T) and moves left when you Zoom
Out (W).
4) Press the SHUTTER button to take the picture.
The picture is automatically saved to the camera’s Micro SD Memory Card.
TAKING A SELF PORTRAIT PICTURE
You can also capture your photos using the LCD screen on the front of the camera.
1) Before taking the photo, ensure that the Macro Switch on the side of the camera is down
and in the MACRO ON position . The flower icon will appear on the LCD display.
2) When you would like to quickly include yourself in the photo, simply press the LCD Switch
button and hold the camera steady facing towards you at arm’s length (30~45cm).

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3) Make sure you can see yourself on the LCD screen.
4) Look at the camera lens.
5) Press the SHUTTER button to take the picture.
SELF-TIMER FEATURE
You can also use the Self Timer feature when you would like to include yourself in the
photograph.
In order to see yourself and set the scene as you would like, use the LCD screen on the front of
the camera. It is recommended to use a tripod in order to avoid shaking of the camera.
1) While in Photo Capture Mode, press the MENU button to open the menus options.
2) Press the DOWN button to select ‘Self Timer’.
3) Press the SHUTTER/OK button to select and open the highlighted menu option.
4) Press the DOWN button to select the Self-Timer delay option: ‘On’.
This sets the camera to capture your photo with a 10 second delay.
5) Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm and save the highlighted submenu option.
6) The Self-Timer feature is now ready for use.
The Self-Timer icon appears on the LCD screen.
7) Set the camera in the direction you would like to capture.
Press the LCD Switch button to view yourself from the camera’s front LCD screen.
8) Press the SHUTTER button to take the photograph.
9) The photo will be taken after a delay of 10 seconds.
The countdown until the photo is taken is shown on the LCD screen. The camera beeps and
the LED light flashes during the countdown.
NOTE:
Depending on the distance to the object being photographed, use the Macro switch to adjust
the distance. Select the Macro ON, the flower symbol if you wish to take a close-up
photograph (11cm –18 cm). If you wish to take a photograph of surroundings or people (0.5m
–infinity), set the Macro switch to OFF, normal mode.