Vivitar ViviCam 5024 User manual

ViviCam 5024 Digital Camera
Owner Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
Key Features...................................................................................................................................................... 2
What your camera includes................................................................................................................................ 2
Computer System Requirements for Windows XP ............................................................................................ 2
Computer System Requirements for Windows Vista ......................................................................................... 3
Computer System Requirements for Macintosh ................................................................................................ 3
A Quick Look at Your Camera............................................................................................................................ 4
Preparing Your Camera for Use......................................................................................................................... 5
Installing SD Memory Card ................................................................................................................................ 6
Starting Your Camera......................................................................................................................................... 8
Camera Mode .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Taking photos..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Video Mode...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Playback Mode................................................................................................................................................. 13
Installing PhoTags Express Software............................................................................................................... 17
Everything you need to get the most from your photos.................................................................................... 21
Download photos and videos to your PC......................................................................................................... 24
Viewing Videos................................................................................................................................................. 28
Transferring photos and videos to your PC manually ...................................................................................... 29
Transferring photos and videos to your MAC manually ................................................................................... 30
Maintenance of Your Digital Camera................................................................................................................ 30
Sakar Warranty Card........................................................................................................................................ 30
Appendix A: Specifications............................................................................................................................... 32
Appendix B: Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................... 33
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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.
•Support s SD/MMC memory card (not included) up to 8GB.
•2.4 inch TFT Color LCD
•PhoTags Express software for managing and enhancing your photos, add captions, send E-mail, printing
and much more.
What your camera includes
yDigital Camera
yPhoTags Express software Installation CD
yUSB cable
yQuick Start Guide
yStrap
Computer System Requirements for Windows XP
To be able to download photos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration:
yPentium III process or above with Windows XP
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y128 MB RAM, with 150MB of free disk space
yAvailable USB interface
yCD-ROM Drive
y1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution
y16-bit color or higher display adaptor
Computer System Requirements for Windows Vista
To be able to download photos to your PC your will need the following minimum configuration:
yWindows Vista
y800MHz processor and 512 MB of system memory
y20GB hard driver with at least 15GB of available space
ySupport for Super VGA graphics
yAvailable USB Interface
yCD-ROM drive
Computer System Requirements for Macintosh
yPower Macintosh G3 500 MHz or higher
yMac OS X version 10.2.6 or later
y128 MB or more available system RAM (256 MB recommended), 150 MB free disk space
y800 x 600 or higher-resolution monitor displaying millions of colors
Note: This hardware is plug and play compatible when used on a Mac, however, the included software can be
used on Windows operating systems only.
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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 “Low 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 testing photo to your PC. If
there is no SD card inserted before it powers off the testing photo 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 testing photo
when you have not inserted an SD card. The testing photo 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.
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. Limited internal memory is provided for test images. The image will be deleted when camera power is
turned off. Please download the images before power off .SD memory card is required for normal use
2. An external memory card is required for normal use. Your camera supports any compatible SD memory
card (up to 8GB).
3. “Card inserted, change to SD 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 RAM” will appear on the LCD screen when you remove the card.
4. The testing photo will be transferred automaticity to your memory card when you inserted it to the camera,
and you will see a message “Copy SDRAM file to your card, please wait…” on the screen.
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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 icon will appear on your 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 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. The icon will appear at the top of the LCD indicating that the auto flash is
turned on and ready to use.
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2. Press the Up button again to change from the auto flash to the red-eye reduction flash mode. The
icon will appear on the LCD indicating that the red eye reduction function has been activated.
3. Press the Up button once more until you see the icon appear on the LCD screen. This indicates
that the flash is forced on.
4. 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 change the batteries.
Digital Zoom function
You can magnify your subject using the digital zoom up to 8X. Use the T and W buttons to adjust the zoom.
1. Press the T button to zoom in on your subject.
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 the Anti-shake option.
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3. Press the Menu/OK button.
4. Use the Up/Down button to select either:
“On” - to activate and turn the anti-shake on. Icon will show on the screen.
“Off” - to exit or turn the anti-shake off. Icon will appear on the screen.
5. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm. The Anti-shake icon appears on the top of the LCD screen.
Change Image Resolution
The build-in memory allows you to take one 3.1 Mega-Pixel testing photo without SD memory card, inserted a
SD memory card to get more image size selections.
1. Press the Menu/OK button.
2. Press the Up/Down button to select the RESOLUTION option.
3. Press the Menu/OK button.
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.
Note:
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.
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Setting Frequency
Fluorescent lighting oscillation can affect the quality of your photos. Set the camera for the correct frequency
for the country that you are in. Your camera has 2 Frequency settings, 60HZ for the U.S. and 50HZ for Europe
and Japan. The default setting is 60HZ.
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.
4. Press the Up/Down button to select either:
50 HZ
60 HZ
5. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm.
Hyperfocal distance setting
This camera is equipped with a hyperfocal distance setting. The setting is found on the left hand side of the
camera.
1. For far or mountain settings push the Micro/Normal switch down.
2. For up close settings push the Micro/Normal switch up.
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!
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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 / Timer button in camera mode.
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.
Delete last photo quickly
In camera mode, you can quickly review or delete the last photo you have taken:
1. Press the Right button after you have taken a photo.
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 quality AVI movies. In order to use this mode an SD memory card
required.
1. Insert a SD memory card.
2. Power on your camera.
3. Press the MODE button to select the video mode. The Video icon now appears in the top left corner
of the LCD.
4. Press the Shutter button to start shooting the video.
5. 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, if you
do not use a memory card.
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.
To set the video resolution:
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)
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5. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm.
Setting Video frequency
Fluorescent lighting oscillation can affect the quality of your videos. Set the camera for the correct frequency
for the country that you are in. Your camera has 2 Frequency settings, 60HZ for the U.S. and 50HZ for Europe
and Japan. The default setting is 60HZ:
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.
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.
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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 an AVI file in your SD memory card by pressing the Right/Left button.
2. Press the Shutter button to play.
3. Press the Shutter button again to stop.
Delete photo and/or videos
You may delete images directly from the memory card on your camera. The images can only be deleted while
in the playback mode.
1. In playback mode, select a photo and 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.
“Delete All” 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.
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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 Shutter button again to confirm your selection.
6. A “Format OK” message will appear on the LCD once the format has completed.
Print your photos
Your camera supports PictBridge printing function that allows you to print photos in any time.
1. Select a photo you want to print out by pressing Left or Right button.
2. Press Menu/OK button.
3. Press Up/Down button to select Print.
4. Press Menu/OK button
5. Use Up/Down button to select “Yes”.
6. Press Menu/OK button again, the “Please connect DSC to printer” will appear on the LCD.
7. Now you can connect your camera to PictBridge compatible printer for printing.
Note: Please press Left button to exit to the camera mode at step 6 above.
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Installing PhoTags Express Software
NOTE: Before attempting to install the software, make sure that you do not have the camera’s USB
cable attached to your computer. This will affect the install process and can cause a failed installation
of the camera software and drivers.
In order to install the Software and drivers to download and edit the photos and videos captured using this
camera, you need to install the CD installation disk.
Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open.
Warning: DO NOT PLUG YOUR CAMERA INTO THE USB PORT UNTIL THE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
HAS BEEN COMPLETELY INSTALLED.
1. On the “Install your camera software” screen, select your camera model from the drop down list and
click the “Install” button to install the PhoTags Express software.
For more installation information click the “Read Me First!” button.
2. On the “PhoTags Express" screen, click the “Next” button.
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3. Please review the license terms and click the “I Agree” button to continue.
4. Let the “PhoTags Express” installer create the folder where the program will be installed to, and then
click “Install”.
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5. Please wait while the application is being installed on your computer.
6. Once the application has been installed on your computer, click the “Finish” button to let the
“PhoTags Express” installer finish the installation program.
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