Vivitar ViviCam X025v2 User manual

ViviCam X025v2
Digital Camera
User Manual
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
What‟s Included............................................................................................................................ 2
Parts of the Camera..................................................................................................................... 3
Initial Camera Setup..................................................................................................................... 4
Main Camera Modes.................................................................................................................... 6
Camera Technical Specifications.................................................................................................. 7
Computer System Requirements –WINDOWS OS..................................................................... 8
Computer System Requirements –MAC OS ............................................................................... 8
Powering the Camera On/Off....................................................................................................... 9
Changing Camera Mode............................................................................................................ 10
Navigating the Menus..................................................................................................................11
Photo Capture Mode.................................................................................................................. 12
Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 29
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 35
Video Playback Mode................................................................................................................. 37
Installing the Software................................................................................................................ 41
Connecting the Camera to the Computer................................................................................... 42
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer.............................................. 43
Get started!................................................................................................................................. 44
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows)............................ 44
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh).......................... 45
Camera Maintenance................................................................................................................. 45
Sakar Warranty Card.................................................................................................................. 46
Technical Support....................................................................................................................... 47
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 47

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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.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.
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.
What‟s Included
1. Digital Camera
2. USB cable
3. Vivitar Experience Image Manager
software Installation CD
4. Wrist Strap
Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included.

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Parts of the Camera
1. Power Button
12. Self Timer / Down Button
2. Shutter Button
13. Flash Light
3. LCD Screen
14. USB Slot
4. LED Light
15. Tripod Socket
5. Zoom Out
16. Digital Lens
6. Zoom In
17. Battery Compartment
7. MODE Button
18. SD Memory Card Slot
8. Menu Button (M)
19. Macro Button
9. Scene / Left Button
20. Speaker
10. Flash / Up Button
21. Wrist Strap Connector
11. Delete / Right

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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) Batteries
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. Use 3 AAA
(1.5v) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. (Batteries not included.)
Slide the battery compartment open on the bottom of the camera.
Insert the batteries in accordance with the polarity indicated on the inside of the battery
compartment.
Shut and slide the battery cover until closed.
Note:
Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period.
Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.
There are a few features that 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 below:
Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power

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2) SD Memory Card
Make sure an SD card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your camera. The SD
Memory is required for normal camera use. SD card not included.
To properly insert the SD Card:
Locate the SD card slot on the side of the camera.
Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera (see SD icon by the
camera‟s SD card slot).
Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD card has
been inserted correctly.
Note:
a. After the camera is powered on, „SD‟ will appear on the bottom of the LCD display. If
you do not see the „SD‟on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly.
b. Make sure the SD card is not locked (check the lock switch on the side of the SD
card). If the SD card is locked this will prevent the camera from saving captured
photos to the SD card.
c. Limited internal memory is provided for one test photo. The photo will be deleted
when the camera‟s power is turned off or if the batteries are removed. Please
download the photo before powering off.
d. If there is a photo in the internal memory, when you insert the SD 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 be copied to your SD card.
3) Power On
Press the POWER button on the top of the camera to turn on the camera.

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Main Camera Modes
Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your camera after the camera has been
powered ON.
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 is automatically saved to your camera‟s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the MENU (M) 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 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. The recorded time is displayed on the LCD screen while record is in progress.
To STOP the recording, press the Shutter button again. The video is automatically saved
to your camera‟s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the MENU (M) 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 MODE button twice to open the Playback mode for
photos and videos. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you‟ve previously
taken to view, edit or delete them as desired.
To access the various menus for the Playback mode for photos and videos, press the
MENU (M) button while in the Playback mode.

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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
(10M) 3648 x 2736 pixels, (8M) 3262 x 2448 pixels,
(7M HD) 3648 x 2048 pixels, (5M) 2592 x 1944 pixels,
(3M) 2048 x 1536 pixels, (2M HD) 1920 x 1080 pixels,
(VGA) 640 x 480 pixels
Video Resolution
(VGA) 640 x 480 pixels
(QVGA) 320 x 240 pixels
File Format
JPEG/AVI
External Memory
SD Card (up to 32GB, not included)
LCD Display
2.4 Inch TFT
Lens
f=7.45mm F3.0
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom
Exposure
-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent , Incandescent
ISO
Auto / 100 / 200 / 400
Scene
Auto / Night Portrait / Night Scenery / Portrait / Scenery /
Sport/ Party / Beach / High Sensitivity
Flash
Auto/Force /Off
Self-Timer
2, 5 or 10 second delay
Anti-Shake
Yes
Face Detect
Yes
Smile Capture
Yes
Print Photos
Yes
Macro
Yes, Manual Switch
Interface
USB 2.0
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch,
Italian, Russian, Turkish
System Requirements
Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1 and Windows 7 /
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
2 * AAA (1.5V) batteries (not included)
Working Temperature
0~40 ℃

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Computer System Requirements –WINDOWS OS
To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, 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)
512 MB RAM, with 250MB 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
DirectX 9 or higher
Internet connection required
Computer System Requirements –MAC OS
To be able to download photos and videos to your Macintosh, you will need the following
minimum configuration:
Macintosh with Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later
256 MB RAM
250 MB free disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
QuickTime® 6 or higher
Internet connection required

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Powering the Camera On/Off
Powering the camera ON
1) Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.
Use 3x AAA (1.5v) batteries (not included). Alkaline batteries recommended.
2) Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into your camera (until a click sound is
heard). SD Memory card not included.
Note: After the camera is powered on, an „SD‟icon will appear on the LCD display.
If you do not see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly.
3) Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.
4) The camera will be 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. 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 in the Setup 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 on the back of the camera to switch between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture
Mode and Playback Mode.
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

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Navigating the Menus
Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll between the various menus for
the current mode.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the highlighted menu option and return to the
previous mode screen.
5) An icon of your saved option appears on the LCD display. Changes made to these options
will remain as is until you decide to change them again at a later time.
6) Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camera and
do not display this icon when selected.
7) At any time you can press the MENU (M) button to exit the menus and return to the previous
screen.

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Photo Capture Mode
The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera.
This is the default mode when turning on your 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) Press the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired.
You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom.
The following icon appears on the LCD screen:
Note: The actual shape of the zoom buttons may vary per camera model.
3) Press the Shutter button to take the picture.
4) The picture will automatically be saved to the SD Memory card.
Note: There will be a short delay while the camera saves the JPEG photo to the memory.

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Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons:
Quick Function Button
Function
Down / Self Timer
Self-Timer –Sets a delay from the time the Shutter button is
pressed to the time the image is captured. As you press the Self
Timer button, the LCD display shows the Self-Timer delay options:
Off, 2 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds
Up / Flash
Flash –Toggles the Flash options appearing on the LCD:
Auto, Force Flash, Red Eye Reduction, No Flash
Right / Delete
Delete –Allows you to delete the last photo taken (as well as
previous photos)
Left / Scene
Scene Selection –Opens the Scene menu options:
Auto, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Portrait, Scenery, Sport, Party,
Beach, High Sensitivity
Other
MENU (M)
Opens the menu options for Photo Capture Mode.
Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN
directions control buttons.
Saves your selected Menu option.

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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 sequence.
To change the Flash mode, press the UP Quick Function button until you arrive at your desired
settings.
Note: The Macro mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the Flash.
Slide the Macro Switch to the mountain icon to turn Macro mode OFF.
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.
Note: An initial flash appears to test your lighting conditions. If
flash is needed, a second flash will appear 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).
Red Eye
Eliminates the red-eye effect in a photo caused by flash.
Macro Switch /
Your camera contains 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 (30
~ 45 cm). To turn the Macro mode ON, slide the Macro Switch up on the side of your camera to
the flower icon .
When enabled, the Macro mode will allow your camera to focus on an object that is close to
the camera.
The flower icon will appear on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is ON.
The Macro Light will also be lit, indicating the Macro feature is ON.

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To turn Macro mode OFF:
Slide the Macro Switch down on the side of the camera to the mountain icon.
When Macro mode is off, images can be captured from 1.5m - infinity.
Photo Capture Mode Menus
The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:
Scene, Image Size, Anti-Shake, Face Detect, Smile Capture, Continue Shot, Self Timer, and
Setup (General Camera Settings)
Scene Menu
The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to
your current environment.
The Scene options include:
Auto, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Portrait, Scenery, Sport, Party, Beach, High Sensitivity
Note: When selecting the HIGH SENSITIVITY option, by default the camera switches off the
FLASH automatically (if it‟s ON) to optimize the picture quality. If however, you would like to
override it and manually turn ON the flash –you can do so.
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Scene menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and
return to your previous mode.
5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
6) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

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Image Size 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.
The Image Size options include:
(10M) 3648 x 2736, (8M) 3262 x 2448, (7M HD) 3648 x 2048, (5M) 2592 x 1944,
(3M) 2048 x 1536, (2M HD) 1920 x 1080, (VGA) 640 x 480
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Image Size
menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and
return to your previous mode.
5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
6) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Anti-Shake Menu
The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera
while capturing the image.
The Anti-Shake options include:
On, Off
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Anti-Shake menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and
return to your previous mode.
5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

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6) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Face Detect Menu
The Face Detect feature when set to „On‟ 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.
The Face Detect options include:
On, Off
Note: To properly use the Face Detect option, please ensure the following:
Macro mode OFF –Ensure that the Macro is set to „Off‟. Face Detect will not work if the
camera is in Macro mode.
When Macro is off, the mountain icon appears on the LCD display.
The Macro option is „Off‟ by default when you start using your camera.
Anti-Shake ON –Ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to „On‟. The Anti-Shake option is
„On‟ by default when you start using your camera and assists you in properly focusing the image.
Distance from the camera –The subject‟s face must be no further than 8 to 9 feet (3.5
meters) from the camera and the face must cover at least 20% (1 / 5th) of the picture
previewed on the LCD screen.
Facing the camera –The face of the subject(s) you are photographing must be facing the
camera and must hold the pose for at least 4 to 5 seconds until the green square(s) appears
around the subject‟s face.
Face Detect will not work with a side shot of the subject‟s head.
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Face Detect
menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

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4) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and
return to your previous mode.
5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
6) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Smile Capture Menu
The Smile Capture feature when set to „On‟ allows the camera to automatically take a picture
when it detects that a subject in the picture is smiling.
The Smile Capture options include:
On, Off
Note: To properly use the Smile Capture feature, please ensure the following:
Macro mode OFF –Ensure that the Macro is set to „Off‟. Smile Capture will not work if the
camera is in Macro mode.
When Macro is off, the mountain icon appears on the LCD display.
The Macro option is „Off‟ by default when you start using your camera.
Anti-Shake ON –Ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to „On‟. The Anti-Shake option is
„On‟ by default when you start using your camera and assists you in properly focusing the
image.
Distance from the camera –The subject‟s face must cover a majority of the picture
previewed on the LCD screen.
Facing the camera –The face of the subject(s) you are photographing must be facing the
camera and must hold the pose for at least 4 to 5 seconds until the green square(s) appears
around the subject‟s face.
Once a smile is detected the camera will automatically take the picture.
Smile Capture will not work with a side shot of the subject‟s head.
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.

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2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Smile Capture
menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and
return to your previous mode.
5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
6) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Continue Shot Menu
When enabled, the Continue Shot feature allows you to take six rapid snapshots in a row with a
single click of the Shutter button.
This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or
other scenes with quick movements.
The Continue Shot options include:
On, Off
1) Press the MENU (M) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Continue Shot
menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the MENU (M) button to select and save the desired option, exit the menu screen and
return to your previous mode.
5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
6) This setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting, restore the
camera‟s default factory settings or turn off your camera.