Vivitar 8690 - Manuals - manualsarea.com

Page 2 - Table of content

1 Table of content Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Key Features ......................................................................................................................

Page 6 - Quick Look at Your Camera

Page 7 - Prepare Your Camera for use; Install batteries; Open the battery compartment on the side of the camera.

6 Prepare Your Camera for use Install batteries Your camera requires three AAA batteries (alkaline batteries recommended). Please refer to the following installation instructions: 1. Open the battery compartment on the side of the camera. 2. Insert the alkaline batteries correctly, with the correct ...

Page 8 - Do not mix old and new batteries.; Install SD memory card

7 WARNING: Unless you are using an SD memory card, opening the battery compartment and removing the battery will erase the test photo currently stored in the camera. Download your photo as often as possible. The test photo will be lost when the camera switches-off or when the batteries run low. Do n...

Page 10 - Starting Your Digital Camera; Power on; Low; MODE switch

9 Starting Your Digital Camera Power on Press the Power button once to turn on your camera. The LCD will light up and the camera will emit a “beep” to indicate that your camera is turned on and ready for use. Power off Press the Power button once to turn off your camera. When there is insufficient b...

Page 11 - Main buttons on the camera

10 The Camera mode is for you to take still photos. You can shoot video files while in Video mode. In Playback mode you can preview the photos/videos you captured, rotate, protect, delete, crop and print your photos. Main buttons on the camera

Page 12 - Main Icons on the LCD

Page 13 - Protect On; Scenes

12 Battery power level Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power Photo quality Normal quality Fine quality Super quality Flash Force Flash Auto No Flash Modes Camera Playback Video SD card inserted SD card inserted ( Locked ) Self-timer On 10 seconds Self-timer On 2 seconds Normal Ca...

Page 14 - Camera mode; Taking Photos; Note; Short-cut buttons on the camera; Digital Zoom function

13 Camera mode Set the mode switch to Camera Mode – the icon will appear on the top right corner of the LCD screen. Taking Photos 1. Hold the camera steady and compose your object as appears in the LCD screen. 2. Press the Shutter button and wait a moment for the photo to be taken and saved to memor...

Page 15 - Macro/Far shooting; Flash

14 Macro/Far shooting The camera has the function that allows you to capture objects at very near (macro) or very far distances per your request. 1. Slide the Macro/Far switch on the left side of the camera up to the position. 2. The icon will appear on the left hand side of the LCD screen and indic...

Page 17 - Scene; In Camera mode press the Left/Scene button.; Sensitivity

16 2. From the “This Image” or “This Video” message that appears, press Left/Right button to select “Yes”. 3. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm and for the selected image to be deleted. At step 2, if you do not wish to delete the photo select “No” by pressing the Up/Down button, then press the Men...

Page 18 - Press the Power button to turn on your camera,

17 Camera mode – Menu setting options To access the Menu setting options for the Camera mode press the Menu button in the center of the Menu dial. 4 menu options each with their own submenus will appear: Scene, Image Size, Anti-Shake and Setup 1. Press the Power button to turn on your camera, 2. Set...

Page 19 - Image Size; Press the Right/Left button until you select the Image Size option.

18 3. Press the Up/Down button to select the best scenery per your light condition and environment. Auto, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Portrait, Scenery, Sport, Party, Beach or High Sensitivity. 4. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm your selection and exit to standby mode. Note: 1. After you have...

Page 20 - Setup Menu

19 Anti-Shake Your Digital Camera has a function that prevents photos coming out blurry as a result of trembling or shaking when taking the photo. Because of this function, you are not required to use a tripod to shoot steady photos. To set as below: 1. Press the Menu/OK button. 2. Press the Right/L...

Page 21 - Press the Right/Left button until you select the Setup menu.; Exposure; Press the Menu/OK button to open the Exposure submenu.

20 2. Press the Right/Left button until you select the Setup menu. Exposure This setting allows you to control the brightness of your images. 1. Press the Up/Down button to select the Exposure option in the Setup menu. 2. Press the Menu/OK button to open the Exposure submenu. 3. Press the Up/Down bu...

Page 22 - ISO; Press Up/Down button to select the ISO option in the Setup menu.; White Balance; Press the Up/Down button to choose the best option

21 ISO This setting allows you to select the ISO setting that you want as per your current conditions. 1. Press Up/Down button to select the ISO option in the Setup menu. 2. Press the Menu/OK button. 3. Press the Up/Down button to choose the ISO option from the ISO submenu that appears: Auto /100 / ...

Page 23 - Sharpness; Press the Up/Down button to select a sharpness value.

22 Sharpness This setting allows you to adjust the sharpness of your images, making edges more or less distinct. 1. Press the Up/Down button to select the Sharpness option in Setup menu. 2. Press the Menu/OK button. 3. Press the Up/Down button to select a sharpness value. Normal / Sharp / Soft 4. Pr...

Page 24 - Quality; Press the Up/Down button to select the best quality for you.

23 Quality The quality settings determine the number of photos and the amount of memory required for each photo. The better the quality, the more memory each photo will use. The quality will also affect the maximum size you can print your photo effectively. The default value is Fine. 1. Press the Up...

Page 25 - Date; Press the Up/Down button to select the Date option in the Setup menu.; On - displays date on photos; Press the Menu/OK button to enter the Set Date submenu option.

24 Date This allows you to set the system time which will be display on the photos if you selected date on. 1. Press the Up/Down button to select the Date option in the Setup menu. 2. Press the Menu/OK button. 3. Press the Up/Down button to select: On - displays date on photos Off - won ’t show date...

Page 26 - Press the Menu/OK button to confirm and exit.; Auto Power Off

25 3. Press the Up/Down button to set the digits for each of the date, time and format options. 4. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm and exit. Auto Power Off By default your camera will automatically power off if idle for 60 seconds. Use this option to change the time. 1. Press the Up/Down button ...

Page 27 - Language; Frequency; Press the Menu/OK button to confirm and exit to the camera mode.

26 Language Your Digital Camera supports 9 languages. 1. Press the Up/Down button to select the Language option in the Setup menu. 2. Press the Menu/OK button. 3. Press the Up/Down button to select the language of your choice: English / Portuguese / Spanish / French / German / Italian / Russian / Du...

Page 28 - Format; Press the Up/Down button to select

27 Format This function reformats the memory card and will erase all files in memory including files that have been protected, please operate cautiously. 1. Press the Up/Down button to select the Format option in the Setup menu. 2. Press the Menu/OK button. 3. Press the Up/Down button to select „OK‟...

Page 29 - Default Setting; Cancel

28 Default Setting If you are not sure as to what settings have been activated on your camera you can reset the camera to the original factory settings. 1. Press the Up/Down button to select the Default setting option in the Setup menu. 2. Press the Menu/OK button. 3. Press the Up/Down button to sel...

Page 30 - Video Mode; Move the mode switch to the center to activate the Video mode.

29 Video Mode Move the mode switch to the center to activate the Video mode. The icon will appear on the top left corner of the LCD screen. 1. Press the Shutter button to begin shooting videos. The elapse time will appear on the top right of the LCD screen. 2. Press the Shutter button again to stop ...

Page 31 - The White balance effect you selected appears on the LCD screen.; Video Resolution; Press the Left/Right button to select the Resolution menu option.

30 White Balance You can select different White Balance for shooting. 1. Press the Menu/OK button. 2. Press the Left/Right button to select the White Balance menu option. 3. Press the Up/Down button to select the White Balance you desire: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent 4. Pres...

Page 32 - Playback Mode; Thumbnail and Zoom; and

31 4. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm. 5. The corresponding resolution icon will appear on the right hand side of the LCD screen. Playback Mode Set the mode switch to the Playback mode. You can preview the photos and videos you have recorded. In Playback mode you can rotate, protect, delete and ...

Page 34 - Playing the AVI video file; Press the Shutter button to begin playing the AVI file.; Edit photos and; Edit photos and videos; Rotate

33 Playing the AVI video file Select an AVI file you want to play. 1. Press the Shutter button to begin playing the AVI file. 2. Press the Shutter button to pause and again to continue. 3. Press the Up button to stop and exit the video playback mode for selecting files or wait until the file playbac...

Page 35 - rotated as per your choice.; Protect; Press the Right/Left button to select the Protect menu option.

34 2. Press the Right/Left button to select the Rotate menu option. 3. Press the Up/Down button to select the degree you want to rotate your photo or cancel to exit. 4. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm. 5. A “Rotate and Saving” message will appear on the LCD. After a few seconds the photo will ap...

Page 36 - Delete

35 3. Press the Up/Down button to select the “Lock” option. 4. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm and exit. 5. A lock icon will appear on that image when it appear on the LCD. 6. To unlock a locked image, press the Menu/OK button. 7. At step 3 select “Unlock” and press Menu/OK to unlock the current...

Page 37 - Crop Image

36 3. Press the Up/Down button to select: “ This image ” (photos) or “ This Video ” (videos) depending on the file selected to delete the current photo or video “ ALL ” to delete all unprotect photos or videos “ Cancel ” to exit. 4. Press the Menu/OK button. 5. The Delete confirmation message will a...

Page 38 - Print

37 4. Press the Menu/OK button. 5. The Crop feature opens. 6. Press the T/W buttons to out change the size of the rectangle (the area you will crop). 7. Press the Up/Down/Right/Left button to move the rectangle to select the area of the photo you want to crop. 8. Press the Shutter button. 9. Press t...

Page 41 - Install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software

40 Install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software You must be connected to the internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software. 1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open. 2. On PC: The Vivitar Experience I...

Page 43 - Connect your camera to the computer; Turn on the camera.; Get photos and videos from your camera to your computer

42 11. Please wait while the application continues the installation process on your computer. 12. On PC: Click the “Close” button when the installation is complete. On Macintosh: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. 13. Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to ope...

Page 45 - Open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.

44 files downloading to your computer. A message appears when the download is complete. 9. The photo and video files that you selected are now downloaded to your computer to the selected folder and albums ready for your use. Get started! Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, you can upload and...

Page 46 - The camera‟s device icon appears on the desktop.; Maintenance of Your Digital Camera; Sakar Warranty Card; to function properly; UNDER NORMAL USAGE,; due to defects in material or workmanship. Your

45 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) 1. Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2. „MSDC‟ appears on the LCD indicating that the camera is in Mass Storage mode. 3. The camera‟s device icon appears on the desktop. 4. ...

Page 47 - original; Technical Support

46 What Is Not Covered By Warranty: Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal use, including but limited to, repair by unauthorized parties, tampering, modification or accident. What To Do When Service Is Required...

Page 48 - Appendix A: Technical Specifications

47 Appendix A: Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor Image Size 3264X2448pixels(8M), 2560X1920pixels(5M), 2048X1536 pixels(3M), 1600X1200pixels(2M), 1280X960pixels(1M) 640X480(VGA) Video Resolution 640X480(24 fps),320X240pixels(30 fps) File Format JPEG/AVI(Without Audio) External Memory ...

Page 49 - Appendix B: Troubleshooting; Q: I can not use the flash function; change your batteries if needed.; Q: Will my camera work with a Macintosh computer

48 Appendix B: Troubleshooting Q: I have taken photos but my computer does not recognize my camera. What do I do ? A: First, ensure that you have in fact taken photos. Press the Shutter/OK button a few times to take some sample photos and then try downloading them again. It is also recommended that ...