Vivitar VIVICAM 8025 User manual

ViviCam 8025 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 ............................................................................................ 3
Computer System Requirements for Windows Vista ......................................................................................... 3
Computer System Requirements for Macintosh ................................................................................................ 4
A Quick Look at Your Camera............................................................................................................................ 5
Preparing Your Camera for Use......................................................................................................................... 6
Install lithium battery........................................................................................................................................... 6
Installing SD Memory Card ................................................................................................................................ 7
Starting Your Digital Camera.............................................................................................................................. 9
This is the default mode when you power on your camera...............................................................................11
Taking Photos....................................................................................................................................................11
Installing PhoTags Express Software............................................................................................................... 34
Everything you need to get the most from your photos.................................................................................... 39
Download photos and videos to your PC......................................................................................................... 41
Viewing Videos................................................................................................................................................. 45
Transferring photos and videos to your PC manually ...................................................................................... 46
Transferring photos and videos to your MAC manually ................................................................................... 47
Maintenance of Your Digital Camera................................................................................................................ 47
Sakar Warranty Card........................................................................................................................................ 48
Appendix A: Technical Specifications............................................................................................................... 48
Appendix B: Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................... 49
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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
yDigital Video resolutions-640x480 Pixels (VGA), 320x240 Pixels (QVGA).
y8.1 mega pixels camera with choice of 6 digital camera resolutions- 3264x2448 pixels(8M), 3648x2048
pixels(7M),2592x1944 pixels(5M), 2048x1536 pixels(3M), 1920x1080 pixels(2M) and 640x480 pixels
(VGA).
y2.4 inch TFT LCD (Touch Screen)
y8x Digital Zoom function
yFace Detecting
ySD memory card slot compatible with memory card up to 8GB.
yBuilt in Flash
yPhoTags Express software for managing and enhancing your photos, printing, sending
photos by e-mails and much more.
What your camera includes
yDigital Camera
yPhoTags Express software Installation CD
yUSB cable
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yUser’s manual and Quick 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
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
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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
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.
Charge lithium battery
Please charge the battery as below 2 methods:
A. Charge with USB cable
Insert the lithium battery into your camera correctly, and connect your camera to computer with USB cable.
The red LED of camera will be light on indicating that your camera is in charging status, the LED will
be off when charge full.
B. Charge with supplied charger
Your camera is supplied a compatible charger for you, you are only required to put the battery into charger
and charge the lithium battery directly from electrical outlet
Installing SD Memory Card
Your camera has a memory card slot that enables you to insert any “SD” compatible memory card up to 8BG.
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)
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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. 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.
4. Formatting will delete all data on the SD memory card including protected data.
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5. Don’t remove the SD card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable.
6. 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
Starting Your Digital Camera
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.
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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Mode selection
Your digital touch screen camera has 4 main modes – Still Image mode, Video mode, Playback mode and Set
up mode.
The Still Image mode is for you to take still photos.
You can shoot video files while in Video mode.
In Playback mode you can preview photos and videos as well as being able to delete, rotate, protect, crop and
print your photos.
You can set Exposure, ISO, White Balance, Quality, Auto Power off, Date, Format and Default settings in Set
up mode.
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
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2. Touch the icon 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
Still Image mode.
Still Image 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.
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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 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 Photags Express software as described below in the
section “Download photos and videos to your PC” or insert another SD card to continue taking more
photos.
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 or very far distances.
Before taking the picture slide the Macro/Far switch on the left side of the camera near the USB slot.
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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
screen. This will activate the red-eye reduction feature.
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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.
2. Touch the icon area to select the next page until you see the “Self-Timer” option.
function area to enter the self-timer mode selection.3. Touch the icon
4. By touching the icon function area select the self-time option you desire: 2 seconds , 5
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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.
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.
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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.
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:
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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.
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.
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Face Detection
Your camera supports face detecting that allows you to take better portrait photos.
1. Press the Menu/OK button.
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).
3. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm, save and exit to the camera standby mode.
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