Vivitar ViviCam X122 User manual

ViviCam X122 Digital Camera
User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
What’s Included............................................................................................................................ 2
Parts of the Camera..................................................................................................................... 3
Initial Camera Setup..................................................................................................................... 4
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 .................................................................................................................. 20
Playback Mode........................................................................................................................... 22
Installing the Software................................................................................................................ 26
Connecting the Camera to the Computer................................................................................... 27
Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camera to Your Computer.............................................. 28
Getting Started! .......................................................................................................................... 29
Transferring Images from the Camera to the Computer Manually.............................................. 29
Camera Maintenance................................................................................................................. 31
Sakar Warranty Card.................................................................................................................. 31
Technical Support....................................................................................................................... 32
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 32

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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 needs a Micro SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.
Micro SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
This camera is a plug and play device. You can download the pictures and videos captured by
your camera without the software by directly accessing the camera’s memory card from your
computer. It is recommended however that you install the Vivitar Experience™ Image
Manager Software to enjoy the full Vivitar Experience™.
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. Power Button
8. Down / Playback Button
2. Shutter Button
9. Up / Flash Button
3. LCD Screen
10.USB Port
4. LED
11.Wrist Strap Connector
5. W / Zoom Out Button
12.Micro SD Memory Card Slot
6. T / Zoom In Button
13.Tripod Mount
7. MENU Button
14.Flash
Note: The battery compartment is located beneath the front cover of the camera.

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Initial Camera Setup
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
INSTALLING THE MEMORY
CARD
Slide off the front cover and insert 2x
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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POWERING THE CAMERA ON
BATTERIES
1) Slide the front cover of your camera towards the right to reveal and open the battery
compartment.
2) Make sure to properly insert the batteries into your digital camera, according to the polarity
shown inside the battery compartment.
Use 2 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. (Batteries not included.)
3) Place the camera front cover on the front of the camera and slide the camera front cover
towards the left to securely close the cover back into place. A click will be heard once the
camera front cover has been locked into place.
Note:
Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period.

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Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.
Some features will not work, such as Flash, 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.
Rechargeable batteries not recommended.
The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below:
Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power
When the empty battery icon and ‘Low Power’ appear flashing red on the LCD, this
indicates that the batteries should be replaced as soon as possible. The camera will power off
automatically once ‘Low Power’ is shown.
MICRO SD MEMORY CARD
Make sure a Micro SD card has been properly inserted into your camera.
Micro SD card not included.
To properly insert the Micro SD Memory Card:
1) Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera (see icon by the SD
card slot). Refer to images #1 and #2 below.
2) Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD card has been
inserted correctly. Refer to images #3 and #4 below.

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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.
Make sure there is room on the micro SD Card for additional pictures. If the micro SD Card is full,
additional pictures will not be added to the card.
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.
You can switch modes by pressing the MENU 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 button.
Video Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera.
After turning on your camera, press the MENU button to open ‘MODE’. Press the Shutter
button to enter the ‘MODE’ options and then press the UP or DOWN button to select ‘AVI’.
To take a video, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button to start the
record. A red record indicator appears on the LCD screen while the recording is in
progress. To stop 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 button.
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 and 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
Image Resolution
10M (3648x2736), 8M (3264x2448),7MHD (3648x2048),
5M (2592x1944), 3M (2048x1536), 2MHD (1920x1080),
VGA (640X480)
Video Resolution
VGA (640x480), QVGA (320x240)
File Format
JPEG (Photo) /AVI (Video)
Internal Memory
1 Test Photo Use Only
External Memory
Micro SD Card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
1.8”TFT
Lens
f=4.1mm F2.8
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom
Language
English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German,
Italian, Russian, Polish, Greek
Flash
No Flash, Forced On,Auto Flash
Print
Yes
Exposure
Auto
White Balance
Auto
ISO
Auto
Scene
Auto
Self-Timer
10 seconds, Off
Auto Power Off
60 second default
Anti-Shake
Yes
Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements
MICROSOFT® WINDOWS XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7 ;
MAC OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
2 x AAA (1.5V) batteries
Working Temperature
0~40C

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Computer System Requirements
To be able to download photos and videos to your computer using the Vivitar Experience™ Image
Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration:
WINDOWS OS
MICROSOFT® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or
MICROSOFT® Windows 7 or above
Pentium® 4 processor (or above)
1 GB RAM, 250 MB available 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
Intel Processor running MACINTOSH OS X v10.5.x or later
1 GB RAM, 250 MB available hard disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
QuickTime® 6 or higher
CD-ROM Drive
Internet connection required
Note: Make sure the latest compatible Adobe® Flash® Player is installed on your computer.

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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.
SD card up to 32GB required. SD Card not included.
Please see Initial Camera Setup for more information.
POWERING THE CAMERA ON
Press the Power button to turn your camera ON.
After powering on, the camera emits a sound and the LED light turns on briefly.
The 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 powers off completely.
AUTO POWER OFF –POWER SAVING
Your digital camera includes an Auto Power Off feature that automatically turns off your camera
after 1 minute that it is left idle.

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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 is automatically 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.
Press the MENU button. By default ‘MODE’ is selected and shown with a highlight.
Press the Shutter button to enter the ‘MODE’ options. The following options appear:
- SINGLE: This is the default Photo Capture Mode.
- AVI: This is the Video Capture Mode. Press the UP or DOWN button to select ‘AVI’. Then
press the Shutter button to confirm the selection and return to capture mode.
- SELF: This is the Self-Timer Mode. Press the UP or DOWN button to select ‘SELF’. Then
press the Shutter button to confirm the selection and return to capture mode.
- PLAYBACK: Press the Playback button to enter 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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Photo Capture Mode
The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera.
This is the default mode when the camera is powered on.
TAKING PHOTOS
1) Power on your camera. The default mode is Photo Capture Mode.
2) Hold the camera steady and compose your photo using the LCD screen.
3) Press the Shutter button and wait a moment for the photo to be taken.
If you have changed the camera mode and would like to return to the Photo Capture Mode:
1) Press the MENU button.
2) Press the Up/Down button and select MODE.
3) Press the Shutter button.
4) Press the Up/Down button and select SINGLE.
5) Press the Shutter button again to confirm. You are now in default Photo Capture Mode.
Note: When the internal memory is full, the LCD screen will display “Memory Full! Insert a Micro
SD Memory Card to Transfer and Take More Photos!” If you attempt to take photos or videos
when the camera’s internal memory is full, the camera will beep continuously. Please download
the test images to your computer using the ‘Vivitar Experience Image Manager’software as
described below in the section “Transfer photos and videos to your computer” as soon as
possible or insert an SD memory card in order to take more images!

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FLASH OPTIONS
Your camera has a built in flash function which enables you to take photos in poor lighting
conditions.
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 /Flash button until you arrive at your desired settings.
Important: When using Flash, stand between 8 to 10 feet away from the scene you would like to
capture.
Flash Type
Description
Forced Off (Default)
No flash will appear.
Use this when you do not want to activate Flash.
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).
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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 LED light 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
upon taking the photo.
Note: A “Low Power” message will appear on the LCD screen, if you select the flash function
when the battery power is insufficient. To continue using the camera with the flash, please install
new batteries.

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DIGITAL ZOOM FUNCTION
You can magnify your subject using the digital zoom.
Use the T (Zoom In) and W (Zoom Out) buttons to adjust the zoom.
1) Press the Tbutton to zoom in on your subject.
2) Press the Wbutton to zoom back out.
SELF TIMER
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 like to be in the
picture yourself. Just set the Self Timer delay, press the Shutter button on your camera and
position yourself in front of the camera as desired.
It is recommended that you use a tripod when you use the Self Timer.
1) Press the MENU button.
2) Press the Up/Down button and select MODE.
3) Press the Shutter button.
4) Press the Up/Down button and select SELF.
5) Press the Shutter button again to confirm.
The Self-Timer icon appears on the top left corner of the LCD.
6) Press the Shutter button to begin taking the photo.
Your camera emits beeps for each passing second and after a count-down of 10 seconds
the photo is taken.

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PHOTO CAPTURE MODE MENUS
To enter the Photo Capture Mode Menus:
1) Press the MENU button.
2) Press the Up or Down button to select a specific menu.
3) Press the Shutter button to enter the selected menu’s options.
4) Press the Up or Down button to select and highlight the desired setting option.
5) Press the Shutter button to confirm the selected setting and return to the Capture Mode.
Note: To exit the Menu view at any time, press the MENU button.
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 space of the
micro SD Memory Card.
1) Press the MENU button.
2) Press the Up/Down button to select the RESOLUTION option.
3) Press the Shutter button.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select one of the following resolutions:
10M / 8M / 7MHD / 5M / 3M / 2MHD / VGA.
5) Press the Shutter button again to confirm your selection.
6) The corresponding icon appears on the LCD screen.
Note:
Different image resolutions will affect the photo quality. High resolution photos will be of better
picture quality and therefore will take up more camera memory capacity than lower resolution
photos.

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FREQUENCY MENU
The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in
fluorescent lighting sources in your locale. If your camera is set to a frequency that does not
match your country’s electric current, you may see waves on the images taken by your camera.
50Hz –UK, Europe and Australia
60Hz –US, Canada and SouthAmerica
1) Press the MENU button.
2) Press the Up/Down button to select the FREQUENCY option.
3) Press the Shutter button.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select 50HZ or 60HZ.
5) Press the Shutter button to confirm.
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 MENU button.
2) Press the Up/Down button and select the ANTI-SHAKE option.
3) Press the Shutter button.
4) Use the Up/Down button to select either:
“ON” to turn the Anti-Shake feature on.
“OFF” to leave or turn the Anti-Shake off.
5) Press the Shutter button to confirm.

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LANGUAGE MENU
You can select your camera’s language setting by selecting the desired language from the
Language menu.
1) Press the MENU button.
2) Press the Up/Down button and select LANGUAGE.
3) Press the Shutter button.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select from the following options:
English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Polish, Greek
5) Press the Shutter button to confirm.
DATE MENU
When you capture an image with your camera, the image can include a time stamp with the date
and time that the image was taken.
The Date menu allows you to set your camera’s date and time as desired. You can also disable
the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camera.
The following are the timestamp options:
On –The timestamp will appear on photos taken.
Off –The timestamp will not appear on photos taken.
To Enable/Disable the Timestamp:
1) Press the MENU button.
2) Press the Up/Down button and select DATE.
3) Press the Shutter button to enter the Date menu options.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select either ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’.
5) Press the Shutter button to confirm your selection.
To Set the Date and Time:
1) Press the MENU button.
2) Press the Up/Down button and select DATE.
3) Press the Shutter button to enter the Date menu options.
4) Select the ‘Set Date’ option and press the Shutter button to confirm.

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5) The Date and Time settings appear.
- Use the Tand Wbuttons to set the date and time as desired.
- Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll between the date and time options.
6) Press the MENU button to save your settings and exit the Date menu.
DEFAULT MENU
Use this menu to reset your camera settings to the original Factory Default Settings.
1) Press the MENU button.
2) Press the Up/Down button and select DEFAULT.
3) Press the Shutter button.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select “Yes” or “No”.
5) Press the Shutter button to confirm.