Vivitar VIVICAM 8025 User manual

ViviCam 8025 Digital Camera
User‟s Manual
CD500DOGF
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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
Prepare Your Camera for Use .........................................................................................................................5
Install SD Memory Card ..................................................................................................................................6
Start Your Digital Camera................................................................................................................................7
This is the default mode when you power on your camera. ...........................................................................10
Taking Photos................................................................................................................................................10
Install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software.................................................................................34
Connect your camera to the computer...........................................................................................................37
Get photos and videos from your camera to your computer...........................................................................38
Get started! ...................................................................................................................................................39
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows)................................................40
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) ..............................................40
Maintenance of Your Digital Camera .............................................................................................................41
Sakar Warranty Card.....................................................................................................................................41
AppendixA: Technical Specifications.............................................................................................................43
Appendix B: Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................43

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the ViviCam 8025 8.1 Mega-Pixel Touch Screen 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. Vivitar makes capturing those
special moments so easy.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.
Key Features
Digital Video resolutions-640x480 Pixels (VGA), 320x240 Pixels (QVGA).
8.1 mega pixels camera with choice of 6 digital camera resolutions- 8M, 7M ,5M, 3M ,2M and VGA..
2.4 inch TFT LCD (Touch Screen)
8x Digital Zoom function
Face Detecting
SD memory card slot compatible with memory card up to 8GB.
Built in Flash
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 and videos 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 and videos to your PC your will need the following minimum configuration:
Windows Vista
800MHz processor and 512 MB of system memory
20GB hard drive 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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Prepare Your Camera for Use
Install lithium battery
Your digital camera needs a lithium battery in order to operate. The battery is found separately in the
packaging. To install it correctly see the diagram below:
1. Slide and open the battery door.
2. Insert the battery correctly with the correct polarity facing up.
3. Close the battery door.
Note:
1. A “Low battery”message will appear on the LCD when the battery power is insufficient. Shortly
thereafter your camera will power off.
2. Please remove your battery when you don‟t intend to use your camera for a long time.
3. Test photos taken with the camera should be downloaded otherwise they will be lost when the camera

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loses power and turns off or when the battery door is opened to replace the battery.
4. In order to charge your lithium battery, make sure the battery is inserted correctly and then
connect your camera to the PC. The red LED will light up indicating that your camera is in
charging mode. The LED will switch off when your camera is fully charged.
Install SD Memory Card
Your camera has a memory card slot that enables you to insert any “SD”compatible memory card up to 8BG.
An SD card is required for normal use. 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 within the battery compartment.
2. Insert the Memory card into the slot in the correct direction. (see the sketch 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.

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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. 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. On selecting „Yes‟ the photo will now be copied
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 render it unusable.
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
Start Your Digital Camera
Important: When powering on the camera, do not touch the Screen.

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√ ×
Please do not touch the screen area before you Power on the camera. This will affect the touch screen
sensitivity and can cause the touch function to fail.
Power on
Press the Power button on the top of the camera once to turn on your camera. The LCD will light up, this
indicates your camera is turned on and ready for use.
Power off
Press the Power button once to turn off your camera. When there is insufficient battery power and icon
will appear on the LCD screen. Your camera will automatically power off after a few seconds.
Mode selection
Your digital touch screen camera has 3 main modes - Camera mode, Video mode and Playback mode.
The Camera mode is for you to take still photos.
You can shoot video files while in Video mode.

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In Playback mode you can preview photos and videos as well as being able to delete, rotate, protect, crop and
print your photos.
In order to select the mode, please follow the below steps:
1. Press the Home button. The following icons will appear on the LCD touch screen
2. Touch icon the function area to enter Playback mode.
3. Touch the icon function area to enter Still Image (Camera) mode.
4. Touch the icon function area to enter Movie (Video) mode.
5. Touch the icon function area to enter the Setup menu.
Note: If you are in the Playback or Video mode, pressing the Home button will exit these modes and open the
Camera mode.

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Camera Mode
This is the default mode when you power on your camera.
Taking Photos
1. Compose your shot using the LCD screen.
2. Hold the camera steady and press the shutter button to take the photo.
3. There will be a short delay while the camera saves the photo to memory.
After each photo is shot (when the camera returns to icon mode) the numbers of photos left to shoot at the
selected resolution is displayed on the top right of the LCD screen.
When the camera's memory (photo capacity) is full, the LCD screen will display a message - “Memory Full,
Insert a SD memory card to Transfer and Take More Photos!”
Either download the photo to your computer using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software as
described below in the section “Transfer photos and videos to your computer” or insert another SD card to
continue taking more photos and videos.
Finger Touch Screen feature
Your digital camera supports a touch screen feature for convenient and quick operation. Merely use your finger
to touch the relevant parts of the screen in order to activate the corresponding functions. The touch areas on
the LCD screen are displayed below:

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Digital Zoom function
You can magnify your subject using the digital zoom by touching the icon and function area.
1. Touch the icon function area to zoom in on your object.
2. The following icon will appear on your LCD screen.
3. Touch the icon function area to zoom back out.
Macro/Far shooting
The camera has the function that allows you to capture objects either at very near (up to 80cm) or very far
distances.

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Before taking the picture slide the Macro/Far switch on the left side of the camera near the USB slot.
For close up shooting slide the switch to the position. The icon appears on the LCD screen and
indicates that the macro shooting mode is on.
For far shooting slide the Macro/Far switch to the position. The icon appears on the LCD screen, to
indicate that the far shooting mode is on.
Flash
In low light conditions it is best to use the built-in flash. You can also use the flash to compensate for backlight
conditions.
To set the flash:
1. Touch the icon function area until the icon appears on the left side of the LCD screen. This
will activate the automatic flash.
2. Touch the icon function area again until the icon appears on the LCD screen. This means
the flash function has been "forced on" (manual flash).
Note: If the flash is not ready, a LED will light up and the icon will flash repeatedly - wait until the
flash is ready before taking a photo.
3. Touch the icon function area again until the icon appears on the left side of the LCD

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screen. This will activate the red-eye reduction feature.
4. To turn off the flash function touch the icon function area repeatedly until the icon appears.
LCD screen displaying
You can touch the “DIS”function area on the screen repeatedly to hide or show the icons of the LCD screen.
Self-Timer
You can include yourself in a photo by using this feature to delay the time between you pressing the shutter
button and when the photo is actually taken. It is recommended that you use a tripod or place the camera on a
flat and sturdy surface when using the self-timer.
1. Press the Menu/OK button.

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2. Touch the icon area to select the next page until you see the “Self-Timer”option.
3. Touch the icon function area to enter the self-timer mode selection.
4. By touching the icon function area select the self-time option you desire: 2 seconds , 5
seconds or 10 seconds .
5. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm. The self-timer icon (per your selection) will now appear on the
screen.
6. Press the Shutter button to start the self-timer. Your camera will count down 2, 5 or 10 seconds as per
your choice and then automatically take the photo.
Scene
Your camera supplies many scenes for you to take photos in almost any environment. Scene included with
your camera are Auto, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Portrait, Scenery, Sport, Party, Beach or High Sensitivity.
You can choose your best scenery according to your light and environmental conditions.
1. Press the Menu/OK button.

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2. Touch the icon function area repeatedly until you see the “Scene”option appear.
3. Touch the icon function area to enter the Scene menu.
4. Touch the icon function area to select the scene you want to use.
5. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm, save and exit to the camera standby mode.
Image Size
The image size and quality settings determine the number of photos that can be saved and the amount of
memory required for each photo. The higher the photo quality the more memory it will take. The image size
and quality will also affect the maximum size you can effectively print your photo. To set the Image size:
1. Press the Menu/OK button.

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2. Touch the icon function area repeatedly until you see “Image Size”option.
3. Touch the icon function area to enter Image Size menu.
4. Touch the icon function area to select your image size.
5. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm, save and exit to the camera standby mode.
Note:
1. The image size icon will appear on the LCD screen.
2. Your camera has “7M”and “2M”high definition image size.
Anti-Shake
Your Digital Camera has a function that prevents photos coming out blurry as a result of trembling or shaking
when taking the photo. You are not required to use a tripod in order to take good quality photos.
1. Press the Menu/OK button.

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2. Touch the icon function area repeatedly until you see the “Anti-Shake”option.
3. Touch the icon function area to enter the Anti-Shake menu.
4. Touch the icon function area to select Anti-Shake On/Off.
5. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm, save and exit to the camera standby mode.
Note: The anti-shake icon will appear on the LCD screen.
Face Detection
Your camera supports face detecting that allows you to take better portrait photos.
1. Press the Menu/OK button.

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2. Touch the icon function area to select next page until you see the “Face Detection”option.
3. Touch the icon function area to enter the Face Detection menu.
4. Touch the icon function area to select the Face Detection On/Off.
5. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm and exit to the camera standby mode.
Note: The Face Detection icon will appear on the LCD screen.
Setup Menu
You can set the Exposure, White Balance, Sharpness, Quality, ISO, Date, Auto Power Off, Language,
Frequency, Format and Default Setting.
1. Press the Home button for the main menu to appear on the LCD.

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2. Touch the icon function area to enter the Setup Menu.
Exposure
This setting allows you to control the brightness of your images.
1. Touch the first icon function area to enter the “Exposure” option.
2. Touch the icon function area to select an exposure value (from +3 to -3).