Vivitar ViviCam 5024 User manual

ViviCam 5024 Digital Camera
User‟s Manual
CD310DTGF
© 2009 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................2
Key Features...................................................................................................................................................2
What your camera includes.............................................................................................................................2
Computer System Requirements for Windows XP...........................................................................................3
Computer System Requirements for Windows Vista........................................................................................3
Computer System Requirements for Macintosh...............................................................................................4
A Quick Look at Your Camera..........................................................................................................................4
Preparing Your Camera for Use.......................................................................................................................5
Installing SD Memory Card..............................................................................................................................6
Starting Your Camera......................................................................................................................................8
Camera Modes................................................................................................................................................8
Install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software.................................................................................18
Connect your camera to the computer...........................................................................................................21
Get photos and videos from your camera to your computer...........................................................................22
Get started! ...................................................................................................................................................23
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows)................................................24
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) ..............................................24
Maintenance of Your Digital Camera .............................................................................................................25
Sakar Warranty Card.....................................................................................................................................25
AppendixA: Specifications ............................................................................................................................27
Appendix B: Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................27

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the ViviCam 5024 5.1 Mega-Pixel Digital Camera. Everything you need to take
quality digital photos and videos is included with your camera.
Your digital camera can also be used as a removable disk. It enriches your life.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.
Key Features
Digital Image Resolution- 5M, 3M, 2M, VGA.
SD RAM 8MB.
Supports SD/MMC memory card (not included) up to 8GB.
2.4 inch TFT Color LCD
Vivitar Experience Image Manager software for uploading and managing photos and videos to or from
the most popular photo sharing and social network websites.
What your camera includes
Digital Camera
Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD
USB cable
Quick Start Guide
Strap

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Computer System Requirements for Windows XP
To be able to download photos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration:
Pentium 4 processor or above with Windows XP service pack 2
512 MB RAM, with 100MB of free disk space
1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution
16-bit color or higher display adaptor
CD-ROM Drive
QuickTime 6 or higher
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher
Windows Media Player 10 or higher
Internet connection required
Computer System Requirements for Windows Vista
To be able to download photos to your PC your will need the following minimum configuration:
Windows Vista
800MHz processor and 512 MB of system memory
20GB hard driver with at least 15GB of available space
Support for Super VGA graphics
Available USB Interface
CD-ROM drive QuickTime 6 or higher
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher
Internet connection required

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Computer System Requirements for Macintosh
Macintosh with Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.4.6 or later
256 MB RAM, 100 MB free disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
QuickTime 6 or higher
Internet connection required
A Quick Look at Your Camera

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Preparing Your Camera for Use
Battery Installation
Your camera requires 3 AAA batteries. To insert the batteries into the camera:
1. Slide and open the battery compartment at the bottom of the camera.
2. Please make sure that the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity facing up.
3. Close the battery door.
When the “No Power”is displayed on the LCD, this indicates that your camera has an insufficient battery
power level and will be automatically powered off. You need to download the sample photos and videos to your
PC. If there is no SD card inserted before it powers off the photos and videos will be lost.

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Note:
1. If you don‟t intend to use your camera for an extended period of time, please remove the batteries to
avoid battery leakage and corrosion.
2. Please don‟t remove the batteries or power off your camera before downloading the test photos or
videos when you have not inserted an SD card. The test images will be lost forever if they are not
downloaded before the camera is shut down or powered off.
3. Do not mix old and new batteries.
4. We recommend you use Alkaline batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (nickel-cadmium metal hydride) batteries.
5. In order to conserve battery power if the camera is on but not in use for 60s it will automatically shut
off. In this case too only the sample images will be lost.
Installing SD Memory Card
Your camera has a memory card slot that enables you to insert any “SD”compatible memory card. Adding a
memory card will allow you to increase the capacity of your camera before you have to transfer photos and
videos to your PC. Install the SD memory card as below:
1. Locate the Memory Card slot.
2. Insert the Memory card into the slot in the correct direction. (see the sketch below)

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3. Push the card in until you feel it “click”into position. The top of the card should be flushed with the surface
of the camera. An icon will appear on the LCD screen after you turn on your camera.
4. Once the external memory card is inserted into the camera all the images taken with the camera will be
stored on the card.
Note:
1. An external memory card is required for normal use. Your camera supports any compatible SD memory
card (up to 8GB).
2. “Card inserted, change to card”will appear on the LCD screen when you insert the card indicating that
photos and videos will now be stored on the SD memory card. Reversely, “Card removed, change to
internal memory”will appear on the LCD screen when you remove the card.
3. If there are photos and videos in the internal memory when you insert the card into your camera, “copy
SDRAM file to your card, please wait…” will appear on the screen. The media will now be copied to your
card.

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4. When you take out the SD memory card, “Card removed, change to Internal RAM”will appear on the LCD
screen. With no card in the camera you will now only be able to take one test photo or 10 seconds of
video.
Starting Your Camera
Press and hold the Power button to turn on your camera. The LCD screen will light up indicating that your
camera is on and ready for use.
To power off your camera, press and hold the Power button again for about 3 seconds.
Camera Modes
Taking photos
Power on your camera, the default mode is Camera mode. A camera icon appears in the top left corner of the
LCD screen.
1. Hold the camera steady and compose your object as appears in the LCD screen.
2. Press the Shutter button and wait a moment for the photo to be taken.
Note: When the internal memory is full, the LCD screen will display “Memory Full! Insert a SD Memory Card
to Transfer and Take More Photos!”If you attempt to take photos or videos when the camera‟s internal
memory is full, the camera will beep continuously. Please download the test images to your computer using the
Vivitar Experience Image Manager software as described below in the section “Transfer photos and videos

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to your computer”as soon as possible or insert an SD memory card in order to take more images!
Flash
Your camera has a built in flash function which enables you to take photos when the light condition is not good.
1. Press the Up button.
2. The icon will appear at the top of the LCD indicating that the auto flash is turned on and ready to
use.
3. Press the Up button again to change from the auto flash to the red eye function.
4. The icon will appear on the LCD indicating that the red eye reduction function has been
activated.
5. Press the Up button once more until you see the icon appear on the LCD screen. This indicates
that the flash is forced on.
6. To turn off the flash function, press the Up button again until the icon is displayed on the LCD.
Note: A “Low Power”message will appear on the LCD screen, if you select the flash function when the battery
power is insufficient. To continue using the camera with the flash, please install new batteries.
Digital Zoom function
You can magnify your subject using the digital zoom. Use the T and W buttons to adjust the zoom.
1. Press the T button to zoom in on your subject.

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2. Press the Wbutton to zoom back out.
Anti-shake function
Your Digital Camera has a function that prevents photos coming out blurry as a result of trembling or shaking
while the photo is being taken. This function allows you to take good quality photos even without the use of a
tripod. To set this function:
1. Press the Menu/OK button.
2. Press the Up/Down button and select theAnti-shake option.
3. Press the Menu/OK button.
4. Use the Up/Down button to select either:
“On”- to activate and turn the anti-shake on.
“Off”- to leave or turn the anti-shake off.
5. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm. TheAnti-shake icon appears on the top of the LCD screen.
Change Image Resolution
The default setting is 3M if no SD card is inserted. For higher resolution image changing please insert a SD
memory card first.
1. Press the Menu/OK button.
2. Press the Up/Down button to select the RESOLUTION option.
3. Press the Menu/OK button.

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4. Press the Up/Down button to select one of the following resolutions :
(5M) 2592x1944 pixels
(3M) 2048x1536 pixels
(2M) 1920x1080 pixels
(VGA) 640x480 pixels
5. Press the Menu/OK button again to confirm your selection.
6. The corresponding icon will appear on the top of the LCD screen.
Note:
1. Different image resolutions will affect the photo quality. High resolution photos will be of better picture
quality and therefore will take up more camera memory capacity than lower resolution photos.
Setting Photo frequency
The photo mode allows to you to set the frequency before capturing the photos. Different regions of the world
require different light frequencies.
To set the photo frequency:
1. Press the Menu/OK button.
2. Press the Up/Down button to select the FREQUENCY option.
3. Press the Menu/OK button again.

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4. Press the Up/Down button to select either:
50 HZ
60 HZ
5. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm.
Macro/Far shooting
The camera has the function that allows you to capture objects at very near or very far distances per your
request.
1. Slide the Macro/Far switch on the left side of the camera to the position.
2. The icon will appear on the LCD screen and indicates that the macro shooting is on.
3. For far shooting slide the Macro/Far switch to the position.
4. The icon appears on the LCD screen to indicate that the far shooting is on.
The mountain setting gives you maximum depth-of-field you can possibly get with the lens you are using. You
now can have the overhead branch in focus as well as the mountains in focus - and everything in between!
Self Timer
You can include yourself in a photo by using the Self Timer feature to delay the time between your pressing the
shutter and when the photo is actually taken. It is recommended that you use a tripod or place the camera on a
flat and secure surface when you use the self-timer.
1. Press the Down or Timer button.

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2. The timer icon will now appear instead of the camera icon on the top left corner of the LCD.
3. Press the Shutter button.
4. The camera will begin to emit beeps and a 10 seconds countdown appears on the LCD accompanied by
a flashing red LED light.
5. At the end of the 10 seconds the camera will automatically take the picture.
6. To use the Self Timer again simply press the Shutter button once more.
7. To exit the Self Timer mode press the Down or Timer button.
8. The Timer icon on the top left corner of the LCD will disappear and the camera icon will reappear
indicating that the camera is set back to the Camera mode.
Delete last photo quickly
In camera mode, you can quickly delete the last photo you have taken:
1. Press the Right button.
2. A Delete File message will appear on the LCD with a Yes or No option. The No option is selected by
default.
3. Press the Left button to choose the „Yes‟ option (this will be underscored) or press the right button to
move back to the „No‟ option if you decide not to delete.
4. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm.

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Video Mode
The Video Mode allows you to shoot high qualityAVI movies. In order to use this mode an SD card needs to be
inserted into the camera.
1. Insert a compatible SD memory card.
2. Power on your camera.
3. Press the MODE button.
4. The Video icon now appears in the top left corner of the LCD.
5. Press the Shutter button to start shooting the video. The elapsed time appears on the bottom right corner
of the LCD.
6. Press the Shutter button to stop the recording. The video will be saved as an AVI file on the memory card.
Note:
1. “Insert an SD Memory Card”will appear on the LCD screen as soon as you enter the Video mode.
2. You can playback the AVI file by using Quick Time or Windows Media Player once it has been
downloaded to your computer.
Setting Video resolution
The video mode allows to you to set the resolution size before capturing the video. The higher the resolution,
the better the quality of the video taken. Recording time for higher resolutions is less than for lower resolution.
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1. Press the Menu/OK button.
2. Press the Up/Down button to select the RESOLUTION option.
3. Press the Menu/OK button again.
4. Press the Up/Down button to select either:
640 VGA (Higher resolution)
320 QVGA (Lower resolution)
5. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm.
Note: By default the video resolution is the higher 640 VGA.
Setting Video frequency
The video mode allows to you to set the frequency before capturing the video. Different regions of the world
require different light frequencies.
To set the video frequency:
1. Press the Menu/OK button.
2. Press the Up/Down button to select the FREQUENCY option.
3. Press the Menu/OK button again.
4. Press the Up/Down button to select either:
50 HZ
60 HZ
5. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm.

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Playback Mode
You can preview your photos in this mode.
1. Power on your camera.
2. Press the MODE button to enter the Playback Mode.
3. An icon will appear on the upper left corner of the LCD.
4. Press the MODE button to exit and revert back to the Camera or Video modes.
Note: “NO FILE”will appear on the LCD when there are no photos or videos in your camera.
Preview photos
In playback mode press the Right/Left buttons to select and view your photos and videos taken. “JPG”will
appear on the LCD if you selected a photo. The resolution icon of the photo will appear on the bottom left
corner of the LCD for each photo. “AVI”will appear on the LCD when you select an AVI video file.
Playback AVI files
In the playback mode
1. Select anAVI file in your SD memory card by pressing the Right/Left button.
2. Press the Menu/OK button.
Delete photo and/or videos
You may delete images directly from the memory card on your camera. The images can only be deleted while
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1. In playback mode, press the Menu/OK button.
2. Press the Up/Down button to select one of the following options:
“Delete One” in order to delete the current file selected.
“DeleteAll”to delete all the files in your camera.
3. Press the Menu/OK button
4. Depending on the Delete option selected press the Up/Down button to select either “Yes”or “No”.
5. Press the Menu/OK button again to confirm your choice. If you choose “Yes” the currect file is deleted
forever. This action is irreversible.
Print your photos
Your camera supports the PictBridge printing function that allows you to print photos any time directly from
your camera to the compatible printer.
1. Select a photo you want to print out by pressing Left/Right button.
2. Press the Menu/OK button.
3. Press the Up/Down button to select the PRINT option.
4. Press the Menu/OK button.
5. Press the Up/Down button to select “Yes”.
6. Press the Menu/OK button again. A “Please connect DSC to printer” message will appear on the LCD.
7. Now you can connect your camera to the PictBridge compatible printer for printing.
8. Press the “Shutter”button to start printing the selected photo.

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Format
This function will delete all of the files in your camera‟s memory (internal memory or SD memory card,
depending on the device selection). Please be certain that you wish to use this function.
In the playback mode:
1. Press the Menu/OK button.
2. Press the Up/Down button to select the FORMAT option.
3. Press the Menu/OK button.
4. Press the Up/Down button to select either “Yes” or “No”.
5. Press the Menu/OK button again to confirm your selection.
6. A “Format OK”message will appear on the LCD once the format has completed.
Install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software
Warning: Do not plug your camera into the computer until the software installation is complete.
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.

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2. On PC: 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.bat” to launch the installer.
3. On Macintosh: Click the icon to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager.
4. 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
Note: If you do not have internet access, you can still download media from the camera. Click the
“How to transfer photos and videos from my camera to my computer” button for instructions.