Vivitar Vivicam F526 User manual

Vivicam F526
All Weather Waterproof Digital Camera
with Twin view Preview Screens
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
Getting to Know Your Camera...................................................................................................... 2
What’s Included............................................................................................................................ 3
Parts of the Camera..................................................................................................................... 4
Initial Camera Setup..................................................................................................................... 5
Main Camera Modes.................................................................................................................... 8
Camera Technical Specifications.................................................................................................. 9
Computer System Requirements ............................................................................................... 10
Powering the Camera On/Off......................................................................................................11
Changing Camera Mode ............................................................................................................ 12
Photo Capture Mode.................................................................................................................. 13
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 18
Playback Mode........................................................................................................................... 20
Navigating the Menus................................................................................................................. 22
Menu Options............................................................................................................................. 23
Status Icon Description............................................................................................................... 28
Installing the Software................................................................................................................ 30
Connecting the Camera to the Computer................................................................................... 31
Getting Photos and Videos from the Camera to the Computer .................................................. 32
Get Started!................................................................................................................................ 33
Transferring Images from the Camera to the Computer Manually.............................................. 33
Camera Maintenance................................................................................................................. 35
Sakar Warranty Card.................................................................................................................. 35
Technical Support....................................................................................................................... 36
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 36

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and
videos is included with your camera.
Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.
NOTE: Your camera requires a Micro SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.
Micro SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
Important:
- Do not open the battery door underwater.
- Close the battery door properly for best water sealing.
- Rinse with clean water after use and keep dry for storage.
Getting to Know Your Camera
2 x Preview Screens (2.7’’ and 1.8’’) – ideal for Self Portraits
3M Waterproof Design
Waterproof up to 10 ft.
14.0 MP
Digital Still Camera
Digital Video Camcorder
Built-in Auto Flash
5x digital zoom
Micro SD card support
2x AAA alkaline batteries

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What’s Included
1. Digital Camera
2. USB cable
3. Vivitar Experience Image Manager
Software Installation CD
4. Wrist Strap
NOTE: Micro SD Memory Card and batteries not included.

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Parts of the Camera
1. Shutter / OK Button
11. Up / Zoom In Button
2. Power Button
12. Down / Zoom Out Button
3. LCD Switch Button
13. Left / Flash Button
4. Wrist Strap Connector
14. Right / Playback Button
5. Front (small) LCD Screen
15. MODE Button
6. Flash
16. MENU / Delete Button
7. Lens
17. Battery Compartment
8. LED Busy Indicator
18. Micro SD Memory Card Slot
9. Macro/Normal Switch
19. USB Port
10.Back (larger) LCD Screen
20. Tripod Mount

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Initial Camera Setup
Installing the Batteries
Installing the Memory Card
Insert 2 x AAA (1.5V) batteries.
Alkaline batteries recommended (not
included).
Micro SD Memory Card (up to 32GB)
needed for normal use.
Turning On the Camera
Using the Camera

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When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the INITIAL
CAMERA SETUP.
Powering the Camera ON
1) Batteries
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to
the polarity shown inside the battery compartment.
Use 2x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. (Batteries not included.)
NOTE:
Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period.
Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.
Some features, such as Flash, will not work if the battery power level is low.
When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camera will
automatically turn off a few seconds later.
The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below:
Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power
2) Micro SD Memory Card
Make sure a Micro SD card has been properly inserted into your camera. (Micro SD Memory
card not included.)
To properly insert the Memory Card:
1. Turn off the Camera.
2. Open the battery door.
3. Insert the Micro SD Card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera (see SD icon
by the Micro SD card slot). Push the Micro SD Card until you hear a slight clicking sound.
This indicates the memory card has been inserted correctly.
NOTE:
There is only one right direction to insert the Micro SD memory card into the slot. Do not
force the card into the memory card slot, since it may damage both the camera and the
Micro SD memory card.
After the camera is powered on, a memory card icon will appear on the LCD display. If

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you do not see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted
properly.
IMPORTANT: The Micro SD memory card must be formatted before taking
photographs.
Formatting the Micro SD Memory Card
1. Press the MENU button ( ) in Photo Capture or Video Capture mode.
2. Select the Setup Menu options by pressing the RIGHT button.
3. Press the W ( ) DOWN button to highlight and select the Format icon and press
the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm.
4. To format the Micro SD Memory Card, select ‘SD Card’ and press the
SHUTTER/OK button.
5. To confirm press ‘OK’. To exit without formatting press MENU button to cancel.
3) Power On
Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.

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Main Camera Modes
Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions.
Photo Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture pictures with your camera.
This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON.
To take a picture, aim your camera as desired and press the SHUTTER button.
The picture will be automatically saved to your camera’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the MENU button
while in the Photo Capture mode.
Video Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera.
After turning on your camera, press the MODE (M) button once to open the Video Capture
mode. To take a video, aim your camera as desired and press the SHUTTER button to start
the record. A red record indicator will appear on the LCD screen while record is in progress.
To stop the record, press the SHUTTER button again. The video will be automatically saved
to your camera’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the MENU button
while in the Video Capture mode.
Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)
Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your camera.
After turning on your camera, press the PLAYBACK button to open the Playback mode for
photos and videos. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you’ve previously
taken to view or delete them as desired.
To access the various menus for the Playback mode for photos and videos, press the
MENU button while in the Playback mode.

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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
14M (4320x3240); 10M (3264x2448); 5M (2560x1920);
3M (2048x1536); VGA (640x480)
Video Resolution
VGA (640x480); QVGA (320x240)
File Format
JPEG (Photo) /AVI (Video)
External Memory
Micro SD Memory Card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
2.4 Inch TFT
Lens
f=8.5 mm
Zoom
5X Digital Zoom
Exposure
-2.0EV ~ +2.0EV
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
ISO
Auto, 100, 200, 400,800
Scene
Auto, Landscape, Backlight, Night Scene, Portrait, Sports
Flash
No Flash, Forced On,Auto Flash
Self-Timer
10 second delay
Auto Flash
Yes
Auto Power Off
Yes
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese
Microphone
Yes
Macro
Yes, Manual Switch
USB Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements
Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7 ;
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
2X AAA (1.5V) alkaline batteries
Working Temperature
0~45C

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Computer System Requirements
WINDOWS OS
To be able to download photos and videos to your PC using the Vivitar Experience Image
Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration:
Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7
Pentium® 4 processor (or above)
1 GB 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
MACINTOSH OS
To be able to download photos and videos to your Macintosh using the Vivitar Experience Image
Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration:
Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later
1 GB RAM, 250 MB free hard disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
CD-ROM Drive
QuickTime® 6 or higher
Internet connection required

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Powering the Camera On/Off
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. If your camera
comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use.
Make sure a Micro SD card has been inserted into your camera.
(Micro SD card up to 32GB - not included)
Please see Initial Camera Setup for more information.
Powering the camera ON
Press the Power button until the camera powers on.
After powering on, the camera the LED light turns on briefly and the back LCD screen turns on
with your camera in Photo Capture mode to start.
Powering the camera OFF
While the camera is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your
camera OFF.
A “Goodbye” screen appears and then the camera will power off completely.
NOTE: Your digital camera also has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off your
camera after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle. TheAuto Power Off feature can
be set from the ‘Power Save’ camera’s general settings menu.

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Changing Camera Mode
Your camera has three main modes:
1) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera.
2) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera.
3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos
you have already taken with your camera.
When the camera is first powered ON, the Photo Capture Mode will be active.
The icons that appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to
capture and enjoy clear quality photos.
To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE
(M) button.
When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display.
When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display.
When in Playback Mode, these icons will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display.
NOTE: Press the PLAYBACK button to enter the Playback Mode.

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Photo Capture Mode
The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera.
Taking a Picture
1) Power on your camera.
Photo Capture Mode is the default mode that appears upon powering on your camera.
2) Use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the camera at the scene you would
like to capture.
3) Press the T/Up –Zoom In ( ) and W/Down –Zoom Out ( ) buttons to zoom in/out
to better set the camera display if desired.
You can magnify your subject up to 5 times using the digital zoom.
4) Press the SHUTTER button to take the picture.
5) The picture will automatically be saved to the camera’s Micro SD memory card.
Taking a Self Portrait
You can also capture your photos using the front LCD screen.
1) Before taking the photo, ensure that the Macro Switch on the side of the camera is down
and in the ON position . The flower icon will appear on the LCD display.
2) When you would like to quickly include yourself in the photo, simply press the LCD Switch
button and hold the camera steady facing towards you at arm’s length (30~45cm).
3) Make sure you can see yourself on the LCD screen.
4) Look at the camera lens.
5) Click the SHUTTER button to take the picture.
It’s as easy as twist and shoot!
NOTE:
Self Portrait photos taken without Macro mode ON may not be properly focused.
Depending on the distance to the object being photographed, use the Macro switch to adjust
the distance. Select the flower symbol ( ) if you wish to take a close-up photograph (11cm

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–18 cm).
If you wish to take a photograph of surroundings or people (0.5m –infinity), set the Macro
switch to normal mode ( ).
See “Macro Switch” for more details.
If you are not sure if there is enough lighting, turn on the automatic flash ( ) by pressing the
flash button. (If the battery power is too low, the flash won’t be activated).
See “Flash Options” for more details.
Flash Options
There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear on the Photo
Capture Mode LCD screen in sequence.
To change the Flash mode, press the LEFT Quick Function button until you arrive at your
desired setting.
Important: When using Flash, stand between 8 to 10 feet away from the scene you would like to
capture.
NOTE: The MACRO mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the Flash.
To turn off MACRO mode: Slide the MACRO Switch up to the mountain icon .
When MACRO is OFF, the mountain icon appears on the LCD display.
Flash Type
Description
Forced Off (Default)
No flash will appear.
Use this when you do not want to activate Flash.
A
Auto Flash
When you want the camera to determine if Flash is needed, select
Auto Flash.
The flash will automatically turn on according to the lighting
conditions.
When the Auto Flash icon on the LCD stops blinking, the Flash is
ready for use.
NOTE: In some cameras, an initial flash appears to test your
lighting conditions. If flash is needed, a second flash will appear

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upon taking the photo.
Forced On
The flash is enabled for each photo.
NOTE: If you use this option in a well lit environment, your photo
may be appear too bright/light (overexposed).
Macro Switch /
MACRO ON: Close-up Photographs
Your camera has a Macro Switch that allows you to manually enable or disable the Macro mode
on your camera. While using the Macro mode, you can capture images at close range
(11cm ~ 18 cm). To turn the Macro mode ON, push the Macro Switch on the side of your camera
DOWN to the flower icon .
When enabled, the Macro mode allows your camera to focus on an object that is close to the
camera.
The flower icon appears on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is ON.
MACRO OFF: Normal Mode
To turn the Macro mode OFF-
Push the Macro Switch on the side of the camera UP to the mountain icon.
The mountain icon appears on the LCD display.
When Macro mode is off, photos can be captured from 0.5m - ∞(infinity).
NOTE:
The Macro mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the following features of your
camera: Flash
To Turn the Macro mode OFF: Slide the Macro Switch up to the mountain icon to turn
Macro mode OFF. The mountain icon appears on the LCD display.

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Self Timer Feature
You can use the Self Timer function when you would like to include yourself in the photograph or
when you would like to take a photograph without flash. To avoid shaking of the camera a tripod is
recommended.
1) While in Photo Capture Mode, press the MENU ( ) button to open the menus options.
2) Press the W/Down ( ) button to select the ‘Self Timer’ menu option.
3) Press the SHUTTER button to select and open the highlighted menu option.
4) Press the W/Down () or T/Up ( ) button to select the Self Timer delay option:
Off: No Self-Timer
On: 10S Self Timer
5) Press the SHUTTER button to confirm and save the highlighted submenu option.
6) The Self Timer feature is now ready for use.
7) Set the camera in the direction you would like to capture.
8) Press the SHUTTER button to take the photograph.
9) The photo will be taken after a delay of 10 seconds.
NOTE: The camera will beep during the countdown.
Hide/Show the LCD Icons
The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired.
1) Press the Power button for 1 second to hide the display of the icons on the screen.
2) Press the Power button again to redisplay the icons on the screen.

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Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital camera includes buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons:
Button
Function
Left
Flash Options –Toggles the Flash options appearing on the LCD
T / Up
Zooms In
W / Down
Zooms Out
Other
SHUTTER
Captures the photo
Saves selected Menu Option
MENU
Opens and exits the menu options for Photo Capture Mode/Camera Setup
MODE (M)
Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode and Video Capture Mode

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Video Capture Mode
The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camera.
When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Photo Capture Mode.
Press the MODE (M) button once to access the Video Capture Mode.
Taking a Video
1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the
camera at the scene you would like to capture.
2) Press the T/Up –Zoom In ( ) and W/Down –Zoom Out ( ) buttons to zoom in/out
to better set the camera display if desired.
You can magnify your subject up to 5 times using the digital zoom
3) To record your video:
Press the SHUTTER button on the top of the camera to START the video capture.
A blinking, red ’REC’ icon appears at the top left of the LCD screen, indicating that the
record is in progress.
The elapsed time of the recording can be seen next to the ‘REC’ icon.
To PAUSE the recording, press the RIGHT button.
Press the RIGHT button again to continue recording.
To STOP the video record, press the SHUTTER button.
4) The video will automatically be saved to the camera’s Micro SD Memory card.
5) You can also capture your videos using the front LCD Screen.
When you would like to quickly and easily include yourself in the video, simply press the
LCD Switch button and hold the camera facing towards you. Make sure you can see
yourself within the scene on the LCD screen, look at the lens, then click the Shutter button
to begin recording.
It’s as easy as twist and shoot!

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NOTE: Before taking the video, ensure that the Macro Switch on the side of the camera is
down and in the ON position . The flower icon will appear on the LCD display.
Videos using the front LCD screen without Macro mode ON may not be properly
focused.
See the ‘Macro Switch’ section for more details regarding the Macro feature.
Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital camera includes buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons:
Button
Function
Left
N / A
T / Up
Zooms In
W / Down
Zooms Out
Other
SHUTTER
Records and pauses the video record.
Saves selected Menu Option
MENU
Opens and exits the menu options for Video Capture Mode/Camera Setup
MODE (M)
Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode and Video Capture Mode