Vivitar Vivicam X018 User manual

ViviCam X018 Digital Camera
User Manual
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Contents
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................2
What Your Camera Includes............................................................................................................................2
Camera Technical Specifications.....................................................................................................................3
Computer System Requirements –Windows...................................................................................................4
Computer System Requirements –Macintosh.................................................................................................4
A Quick Look at your Digital Camera...............................................................................................................5
Initial Camera Setup........................................................................................................................................6
Using Your Digital Camera ..............................................................................................................................8
Changing Camera Mode .................................................................................................................................9
Navigating the Menus....................................................................................................................................10
Photo Capture Mode.....................................................................................................................................11
Photo Playback Mode ...................................................................................................................................33
Video Capture Mode .....................................................................................................................................42
Video Playback Mode....................................................................................................................................59
Installing the Software...................................................................................................................................64
Connecting the Camera to the Computer ......................................................................................................66
Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camera to Your Computer..................................................................67
Get started! ...................................................................................................................................................68
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows)................................................69
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) ..............................................70
Camera Maintenance....................................................................................................................................70
Sakar Warranty Card.....................................................................................................................................71
Technical Support..........................................................................................................................................72
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................73

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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.
Note: Your camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.
SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.
What Your Camera Includes
Digital Camera
Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD
USB cable
Easy Guide
Strap
Warranty Certificate

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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
10M (3648x2736), 8M (3264x2448), 7M HD (3648x2048), 5M
(2592x1944), 3M (2048x1536), 2M HD (1920x1080), VGA( 640x480 )
Video Resolution
640X480 pixels (30 fps), 320X240 pixels (30 fps)
File Format
JPEG/AVI
External Memory
SD Card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
1.8 Inch TFT with 180 degree Swivel Display
Lens
f=7mm F3.0
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom
Exposure
-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent , Fluorescent
ISO
Auto / 100 / 200 / 400
Scene
Auto / Scenery / Portrait / Night Scenery / Night Portrait / High
Sensitivity / Sport / Beach / Party
Flash
Auto/Force/Red Eye/Off
Self-Timer
2, 5 or 10 second delay
Anti-Shake
Yes
Print Photos
Yes
Face Detect
Yes
Smile Capture
Yes
Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements
Windows XP and above / Mac OSX 10.5 and above
Battery
3 * AAA (1.5V) batteries
Working Temperature
0~40 ℃

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Computer System Requirements –Windows
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, Windows Vista or Windows 7
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 –Macintosh
Macintosh with Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5 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

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A Quick Look at your Digital Camera
1. Power button
2. Shutter button
3. LCD Screen
4. LED
5. Zoom Out
6. Zoom In
7. Mode button
8. SET button
9. Scene / Left Button
10. Flash / Up / Slideshow
11. Delete / Right Button
12. ViviLink / Down Button
13. Microphone
14. Flash Light
15. USB Slot
16. Tripod Socket
17. Digital Lens
18. Battery Compartment
19. Memory Card Slot
20. Macro button
21. Wrist Strap connector

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Initial Camera Setup
When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera setup.
Powering the Camera ON
1) Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.
2) Make sure an SD card has been inserted
into your camera.
3) Press the POWER button to turn on the
camera.
Setting the Camera Language
1) You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear.
Select the language of your choice and press the SET button to confirm the selection.
2) After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial camera setup. A
message will appear: “Continue with Camera Setup?” Select “Yes” to continue or “No” to exit the setup.

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Note: If you select “No” and decide to leave the camera setup, the camera will be set to its default settings.
These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus in the camera.
Setting the Date and Time
The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera.
Set the Date and Time as Desired and press the SET button to confirm the selection and move to the next part
of the camera setup.
Setting the ViviLink Default Option
Once the Date and Time have been set, you will be asked to set the default ViviLink destination for photos and
videos taken with your camera.

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The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟s photos and videos to the social
networks of your choice with the accompanying software application.
1) First you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Photos. Highlight the desired
default social network and press the SET button to confirm the selection.
2) Next you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos. Highlight the desired
default social network and press the SET button to confirm the selection.
3) After the ViviLink Video option is confirmed the camera is now ready to use.
Using Your Digital Camera
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.
Powering the camera ON
Press the Power button to turn your camera ON. The camera will be in Photo Capture mode to start.
Powering the camera OFF

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While the camera is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your camera OFF.
You will see a “Goodbye” splash screen 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. The Auto Power Off settings can be set from the Auto
Power Off settings menu.
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 button on the
back of the camera.

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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, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display
Navigating the Menus
Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. Press the SET button to open the menus for the
current mode.
1) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll between the various menus for the current
mode.
2) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu selection.
3) Press the SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.

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4) If the selection can be remembered by the camera, a selection icon will appear to the right of the
selected menu option. Changes made to these options will remain as is until you decide to change them
again at a later time.
5) Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camera and do not display
this icon when selected.
6) At any time you can press the MODE button to exit the menus and return to the previous screen.
Photo Capture Mode
The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera.
Taking a Picture
1) While in Photo 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) Click the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired.
Note: The actual shape of these buttons may vary per camera model.
3) Click the Shutter button on the top of the camera to take the picture.

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4) The picture will automatically be saved to the memory or SD card.
Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons:
Left
Scene Selection - Opens the Scene menu
Up
Flash Options - Toggles the Flash options
appearing on the LCD
Right
Delete Last Photo –Allows you to delete
the last photo taken
Down
ViviLink –Opens the ViviLink menu
Hide/Show the LCD Icons
The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired.
1) Hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to hide the display of the icons on the screen.
2) Press the MODE button again to redisplay the icons on the screen.

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Flash Options
There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear on the Photo Capture Mode
LCD screen in the sequence.
To change the Flash mode, press the Up Quick Function button until you arrive at your desired settings.
A
Forced Off (Default)
Auto Flash
Forced On
Red Eye
Macro Switch
Your camera contains a Macro Switch that allows you to manually enable or disable the Macro mode on your
camera. The Macro mode allows you to capture images at very close range. When enabled, the Macro mode
will allow your camera to focus on an object that is very close to the camera.
Note: The flash will not operate while the camera is set to Macro mode.
Photo Capture Mode Menus
The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:

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Scene Menu
The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current
environment.

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1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
2) Press the SET button to select the desired option.
3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
4) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
5) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
7) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or
restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Image Resolution Menu
The Image Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera. Keep
in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your camera‟s memory.
1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
2) Press the SET button to select the desired option.
3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
4) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

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5) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
7) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or
restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Image Quality Menu
The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera.
Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camera.
1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
2) Press the SET button to select the desired option.
3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
4) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
5) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
7) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or
restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

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Self-Timer Menu
The Self-Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camera‟s shutter button is pressed
and the actual capture of the picture.
This is an optimal feature if you don‟t just want to take the picture but would also would like to be in the picture
yourself. Just set the desired self-timer delay, press the shutter button on your camera and position yourself in
front of the camera as desired.
1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
2) Press the SET button to select the desired option.
3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
4) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
5) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
7) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or
restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

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Anti-Shake Menu
The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera while
capturing the image.
1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
2) Press the SET button to select the desired option.
3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
4) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
5) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
7) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or
restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Face Detect Menu
The Face Detect feature allows the camera to use a subject‟s face as the basis for balancing the other colors
and focus in the camera‟s display. This feature is meant to ensure that the color and focus of your pictures will
be consistently sharp and high-quality.