Vivitar VT426 User manual

VT426
All Weather Digital Camera
User’s Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction............................................................................................................................3
Getting to Know Your Camera..............................................................................................3
What’s Included .....................................................................................................................4
Parts of the Camera...............................................................................................................5
Initial Camera Setup..............................................................................................................6
Installing the Batteries...............................................................................................................................7
Installing the Micro SD Memory Card........................................................................................................7
Powering On .............................................................................................................................................8
Main Camera Modes..............................................................................................................9
Camera Technical Specifications.......................................................................................10
Computer System Requirements.......................................................................................11
WINDOWS OS........................................................................................................................................11
MACINTOSH OS.....................................................................................................................................11
Powering the Camera On/Off..............................................................................................12
Powering the Camera ON.......................................................................................................................12
Powering the Camera OFF .....................................................................................................................12
Auto Off –Power Saving.........................................................................................................................12
Changing Camera Mode .....................................................................................................13
Navigating the Menus .........................................................................................................14
Navigating the Menus for Photo, Video and Playback Modes ................................................................14
Navigating the Menus for Camera Setup................................................................................................14
Camera Features: Flash, Macro Mode, Display................................................................15
Flash Options..........................................................................................................................................15
Macro Mode............................................................................................................................................16
Display: Hide/Show the LCD Icons .........................................................................................................16
Photo Capture Mode ...........................................................................................................17
Taking a Picture.......................................................................................................................................17
Self-Timer Feature ..................................................................................................................................17
Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons.........................................................................................19
Photo Capture Mode LCD Icon Status Description.................................................................................20
Photo Capture Mode Menus ...................................................................................................................22

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Photo Playback Mode .........................................................................................................26
Viewing Photos on Your Camera.............................................................................................................26
Thumbnail View.......................................................................................................................................27
Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons.......................................................................................28
Photo Playback Mode LCD Icon Status Description ...............................................................................29
Photo Playback Mode Menus .................................................................................................................30
Video Capture Mode............................................................................................................34
Taking a Video.........................................................................................................................................34
Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons.........................................................................................35
Video Capture Mode LCD Icon Status Description .................................................................................36
Video Capture Mode Menu .....................................................................................................................37
Video Playback Mode..........................................................................................................38
Viewing Videos on Your Camera.............................................................................................................38
Thumbnail View.......................................................................................................................................39
Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons .......................................................................................40
Video Playback Mode LCD Icon Status Description................................................................................41
Video Playback Mode Menus..................................................................................................................42
Setup Menu Options............................................................................................................46
Installing the Software ........................................................................................................48
Connecting the Camera to the Computer..........................................................................49
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer..................................50
Getting Started!....................................................................................................................51
Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually..................................51
Transferring Photos and Videos: WINDOWS..........................................................................................51
Transferring Photos and Videos: MACINTOSH ......................................................................................52
Transferring Photos and Videos: Apple iPad...........................................................................................52
Camera Maintenance...........................................................................................................53
Warranty Card......................................................................................................................53
Technical Support................................................................................................................54
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................54

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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.
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 Vivitar Experience™ Image
Manager Software to enjoy the full Vivitar Experience™.
IMPORTANT:
- Do not open the battery door underwater.
- Close the battery door properly for best water sealing.
- Rinse the camera with clean water after use and keep dry for storage.
Getting to Know Your Camera
3M Waterproof up to 10 ft. (3.0m)
12 Mega Pixels
Digital Still Camera
Digital Video Recorder
Built-in Flash
8x Digital Zoom
2.4" TFT Color Display
Micro SD Memory Card Support
2x AAAAlkaline Batteries
Smile Detection
Anti-Shake Still Capture

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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
10. Down / Zoom Out Button
2. Power Button
11. Left / Flash Button
3. Wrist Strap Connector
12. Right / Playback Button
4. Flash
13. MODE Button
5. Lens
14. MENU / Delete Button
6. LED Busy Indicator
15. Tripod Mount
7. MACRO Switch
16. Micro SD Memory Card Slot
8. LCD Screen
17. USB Port
9. Up / Zoom In Button
18. Battery Compartment

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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.
SD Memory Card not included.
Turning On the Camera
Using the Camera

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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
Use 2x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. (Batteries not included.)
1) Open the battery/memory card compartment door.
2) Insert the batteries properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown inside
the battery compartment.
3) Securely close the battery/memory card compartment door.
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
INSTALLING THE 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/memory card compartment door.

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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 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 (Playback) button.
3) Press the DOWN (W) button to highlight and select the ‘Format’and press the
SHUTTER/OK button to confirm.
4) ‘SD Card’ is automatically highlighted. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to select and
continue.
5) The following options appear:
Cancel, OK
To format the Micro SD Memory Card, select ‘OK’and press the SHUTTER/OK button.
All data on the memory card will be deleted.
To exit the menu without formatting the SD Memory Card select ‘Cancel’ then press the
SHUTTER/OK button. Alternatively, you can press the MENU button to exit.
POWERING 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 is 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
recording. 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
while in the Video Capture mode.
PLAYBACK MODE (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)
Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos you have captured.
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
12M = 4032x3024; 8M = 3264X2448;
5M = 2560x1920; 3M = 2048x1536;
1.3M = 1280x960; VGA = 640x480
Video Resolution
720P; VGA 640 x 480; QVGA 320 x 240
File Format
JPEG (Photo); AVI (Video)
External Memory
Micro SD Memory Card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
2.4" TFT color display
Lens
1:2.8 / 8.5mm
Zoom
8X Digital Zoom
Exposure
±2.0, ±5/3, ±4/3, ±1.0, ±2/3, ±1/3, 0
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
ISO
Auto, 50, 100, 200
Scene
Auto, Landscape, Backlight, Night Scene, Portrait, Sports
Flash
No Flash, Forced On, Auto Flash
Self-Timer
10 second delay, Off
Anti-Shake
Yes
Smile Capture
Yes
Face Detect
Yes - Auto
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
Microphone
Yes
Macro
Yes, Manual Switch
USB Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements
Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7 or above ;
MAC OSX v10.5.x or above
Battery
2x AAA (1.5V) alkaline batteries
Working Temperature
0~45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,
Windows 7 or higher
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
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
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.
Make sure the Micro SD card has been inserted properly into your digital 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 to turn your camera ON.
After powering on, the camera emits a beep sound and the LED light turns on briefly.
The LCD screen turns on with your camera in Photo Capture Mode.
POWERING THE CAMERA OFF
While the camera is on, you can press the Power button down again for a few seconds at
any point to turn your camera OFF.
AUTO OFF –POWER SAVING
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 accessed from the general Camera Settings
menu while in Photo Capture Mode or Video Capture Mode.

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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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Navigating the Menus
Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode as well as menus for the general
Camera Setup Settings.
NAVIGATING THE MENUS FOR PHOTO, VIDEO AND PLAYBACK MODES
To access the Main Menu for each Mode:
1) Press the MENU button to open the Main Menus for the current mode.
2) Press the DOWN or UP button to select a specific menu.
The selected option appears highlighted.
3) Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm and save your selection and open the options for
the menu you have selected.
4) To select a specific option, press the DOWN or UP button and then the SHUTTER/OK
button to save the selected option and return to the Main Menu.
NAVIGATING THE MENUS FOR CAMERA SETUP
To access the General Camera Setup Menu:
1) Press the MENU button while in the Photo Capture Mode or Video Capture Mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the General Camera Setup.
3) Press the DOWN or UP button to select a specific menu.
4) Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm and save your selection and open the options for
the menu you have selected.
5) To select a specific option, press the DOWN or UP button and then the SHUTTER/OK
button to save the selected option and return to the Main Menu.
NOTE:
At any time you can press the MENU button to exit the menus and return to the previous
screen.
Once you change a setting, the setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.
After selecting your desired setting, some settings appear as an icon on the LCD screen in
Capture Mode –indicating the option selected.

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Camera Features: Flash, Macro Mode, Display
FLASH OPTIONS
There are several Flash options available on your camera in Photo Capture Mode.
The following options appear on the Photo Capture Mode LCD screen in sequence:
No Flash, Forced Flash, Auto Flash
To change the Flash mode, press the LEFT/ Flash Quick Function button to toggle between the
options 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.
The Macro mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the Flash.
-To turn off Macro mode: Push 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.
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 and LCD Auto Flash icon stop 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.

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MACRO MODE
Your camera has a Macro Switch that allows you to manually enable or disable the Macro mode
on your camera.
MACRO ON: CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHS
While using the Macro mode, you can capture images at close range (11cm ~ 18 cm).
To turn the Macro mode ON:
Slide the Macro Switch on the side of your camera DOWN 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 appears on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is ON.
MACRO OFF: NORMAL MODE
The Macro OFF feature is the normal mode for capturing images.
To turn the Macro mode OFF:
Slide 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, Smile Detection.
To turn the Macro mode OFF: Slide the Macro Switch UP to the mountain icon.
The mountain icon appears on the LCD display.
DISPLAY: 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) Quick press the Power button again for 1 second to redisplay the icons on the screen.

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Photo Capture Mode
The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera.
When the camera is first powered on, the camera will be in Photo Capture Mode.
TAKING A PICTURE
1) Power on your camera.
Photo Capture Mode is the default mode that appears upon powering on your camera.
2) Select the Scene with the LCD Display:
Use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the camera at the scene you would
like to capture.
3) Digital Zoom:
Press the UP/T - Zoom In and DOWN/W - Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired.
You can magnify your subject up to 8 times using the Digital Zoom.
The zoom magnification is displayed on the bottom left of the LCD screen while zooming.
4) Press the Shutter button to take the picture.
The picture is automatically saved to the camera’s Micro SD Memory Card.
SELF-TIMER FEATURE
You can use the Self-Timer function when you would like to include yourself in the photograph. 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 DOWN button to select ‘Capture Mode’.
3) Press the SHUTTER/OK button to select and open the highlighted menu option.
4) Press the DOWN button to select the Self-Timer delay option: ‘10S Timer’.
5) Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm and save the highlighted submenu option.
6) The Self-Timer feature is now ready for use.
The Self-Timer icon appears on the LCD screen.

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7) Set the camera in the direction you would like to capture.
8) Press the SHUTTER/OK button to take the photograph.
9) The photo will be taken after a delay of 10 seconds.
The camera will beep during the countdown.
NOTE:
After you have captured your image using the Self-Timer, the camera returns to normal Single
capture mode. When you would like to use the Self-Timer feature again, please select the
Self-Timer option from the Photo Capture Mode Menu as outlined above.
Depending on the distance to the object being photographed, use the Macro switch to adjust
the distance.
1. Select Macro ON if you wish to take a close-up photograph (11cm –18 cm).
2. Select Macro Off (normal mode), if you wish to take a photograph of surroundings or
people (0.5m –infinity).
See Macro Switch for more details.
If you are not sure if there is enough lighting, turn on the Automatic Flash by pressing the
LEFT/ Flash button. If the battery power is too low, the flash won’t be activated.
See Flash Options for more details.
Face Detection function will be activated automatically if you take pictures of people.
If Smile Detection is ON, the Shutter will automatically activate and capture a photo once a
smile is detected.

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PHOTO CAPTURE MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS
Quick Function
Button
Description
LEFT
FLASH: Toggles the following Flash options appearing on the LCD:
No Flash, Forced Flash, Auto Flash
NAVIGATES MENU: Navigates within the Menus.
RIGHT
PLAYBACK: Opens the Playback Mode.
NAVIGATES MENU: Navigates within the Menus.
UP / T
ZOOM: Zooms IN
NAVIGATES MENU: Navigates within the Menus.
DOWN / W
ZOOM: Zooms OUT
NAVIGATES MENU: Navigates within the Menus.
Other
SHUTTER/OK
PHOTO CAPTURE: Captures the photo.
ENTERS and SAVES SELECTION: Within the Menu, enters and saves
the selected Menu Option.
MENU
MENU: Opens and exits the menu options for Photo Capture Mode.
NOTE: Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons to navigate.
MODE (M)
MODE SELECTION: Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode and Video
Capture Mode.