Vivitar ViviCam 7020 User manual

ViviCam 7020 Digital Camera
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................2
Key Features..................................................................................................................................................2
What‟s Included..............................................................................................................................................2
Computer System Requirements for WINDOWS OS...................................................................................3
Computer System Requirements for MAC OS .............................................................................................3
A Quick Look at Your Camera .......................................................................................................................4
Preparing Your Camera for Use ....................................................................................................................5
Installing SD Memory Card............................................................................................................................7
Powering Your Camera On/Off......................................................................................................................9
Photo Capture Mode......................................................................................................................................9
Video Capture Mode....................................................................................................................................17
Playback Mode.............................................................................................................................................19
Install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software.............................................................................23
Connect your camera to the computer........................................................................................................25
Get photos and videos from your camera to your computer ......................................................................26
Get started!...................................................................................................................................................27
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows) ..........................................28
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) ........................................29
Maintenance of Your Digital Camera...........................................................................................................29
Sakar Warranty Card ...................................................................................................................................30
Technical Support.........................................................................................................................................31
Technical Specifications...............................................................................................................................31
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................33

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the ViviCam 7020 Digital Camera. Everything you need to take quality digital
photos and videos is included with your camera.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.
Key Features
Digital Image Resolution- 7M, 5M, 3M, 2M, VGA.
Support s an SD memory card (not included) up to 32GB.
1.8 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’s Included
Digital Camera
Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD
USB cable
Quick Start Guide
Wrist Strap

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Computer System Requirements for WINDOWS OS
To be able to download photos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration:
Microsoft®Windows XPwithServicePack 3,Windows Vista with ServicePack1 orWindows 7
Pentium® 4 processor (or above)
512 MB 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
Computer System Requirements for MAC OS
To be able to download photos to your Macintosh, you will need the following minimum configuration:
Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later
256 MB RAM, 250 MB free hard disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
QuickTime® 6 or higher
Internet connection required

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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.

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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.
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 60 seconds it will
automatically shut off. In this case too only the sample images will be lost.

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Installing SD Memory Card
Your camera has a memory card slot that enables you to insert an “SD”compatible memory card. Adding
a memory card is needed for normal use and 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 illustration below)
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.

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Note:
1. An external memory card is required for normal use. Your camera supports a compatible SD
memory card (up to 32GB).
2. An SD Memory Card is not included and needs to be purchased separately.
3. “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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

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Powering Your Camera On/Off
1. 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.
2. To power off your camera, press and hold the Power button again for about 3 seconds.
Photo Capture Mode
TAKING PHOTOS
After you power on your camera, the default mode is Camera/Photo Capture mode.
A camera icon appears in the top left corner of the LCD screen.
6. Hold the camera steady and compose your object as appears in the LCD screen.
7. 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 to your computer” as soon as possible or insert an SD memory card in
order to take more images!

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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 „Auto Flash‟ 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 theAuto Flash to the Red Eye function.
4. The „Red Eye Reduction‟ 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 „Forced Flash‟ 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 „No Flash‟ 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.

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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.
2. Press the Wbutton to zoom back out.
PHOTO CAPTURE MODE MENUS
Image Resolution Menu
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.
4. Press the Up/Down button to select one of the following resolutions :
(7M) 3072x2304 pixels
(5M) 2592x1944 pixels
(3M) 2048x1536 pixels
(2M) 1920x1080 pixels
(VGA) 640x480 pixels

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5. Press the Menu/OK button again to confirm your selection.
6. The corresponding icon will appear on the top of the LCD screen.
7. Press the MODE button to return to the Photo Capture mode.
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.
Photo Frequency Menu
The Photo Capture 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.
4. Press the Up/Down button to select either:
50 HZ
60 HZ

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5. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm.
6. Press the MODE button to return to the Photo Capture mode.
Anti-Shake Menu
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 theAnti-Shake off.
5. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm.
6. TheAnti-Shake icon appears on the top of the LCD screen.
7. Press the MODE button to return to the Photo Capture mode.

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Language Menu
You can change the language setting on your digital camera.
1. Press the Menu/OK button.
2. Press the Up/Down button and select the LANGUAGE option.
3. Press the Menu/OK button.
4. Use the Up/Down button to select one of the following languages:
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Turkish
5. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm and save your choice.
6. The camera menus and interface now appear in the language that you selected.
7. Press the MODE button to return to the Photo Capture mode.
Default Menu
You can reset your camera settings to the default factory settings.
1. Press the Menu/OK button.
2. Press the Up/Down button and select the DEFAULT option.
3. Press the Menu/OK button.
4. Use the Up/Down button to select either:
“No”- to keep current settings.

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“Yes”- to reset to the default factory settings.
5. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm and save your choice.
PHOTO CAPTURE MODE BUTTON FUNCTIONALITY
Macro/Far Switch
Macro/Far shooting allows you to capture objects at very close range (up to 80 cm) or very far distances.
1. Slide up the Macro/Far switch on the left side of the camera to the position.
2. The flower icon will appear on the LCD screen and indicates that the Macro shooting is on.
3. For normal or for far shooting slide down the Macro/Far switch to the position.
4. The mountain 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.

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1. Press the Down or Timer button.
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 Self-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/Photo Capture mode.
Delete
In Photo Capture 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

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button to move back to the „No‟ option if you decide not to delete.
4. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm.
Video Capture Mode
The Video Mode allows you to shoot high quality AVI movies. In order to use this mode an SD card
needs to be inserted into the camera.
TAKING VIDEOS
1. Insert a compatible SD memory card.
2. Power on your camera.
3. Press the MODE button once.
4. The Video icon now appears in the top left corner of the LCD.
5. Press the Shutter button to start capturing 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 anAVI 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

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if there is no SD Memory card installed.
2. You can playback the AVI file by using Quick Time or Windows Media Player once it has been
downloaded to your computer.
VIDEO CAPTURE MODE MENU
Video Resolution Menu
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 captured video.
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)
5. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm.
Note: By default the video resolution is the higher 640 VGA.

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VIDEO CAPTURE MODE BUTTON FUNCTIONALITY
Delete
In Video mode, you can quickly delete the last video 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.
Playback Mode
You can preview your photos and video in the Playback mode.
1. Power on your camera.
2. Press the MODE button twice to enter the Playback Mode.
3. A Playback icon will appear on the upper left corner of the LCD.
4. Press the MODE button to exit and revert back to the Camera/Photo Capture or Video Capture
modes.
Note: “NO FILE”will appear on the LCD when there are no photos or videos in your camera.