Vivitar DVR 910HD - Manual

6 Initial Camera Setup Flip open the LCD screen. 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...

7 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 contin...

8 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. The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟s photos and videos to the social networks o...

9 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...

10 When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Photo 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 Ea...

11 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 ...

13 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus t hat appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:

14 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the m enu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 3) A selected option icon...

16 Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption 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 OK button to select the desired option. 3) A selected option i...

17 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 4) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 5) An icon reflecting y...

18 6) 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 Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of object...

19 When the environment has more light than is needed, reduce the exposure setting (by using the negative - count) to reduce the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera. If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the exposure setting (by using the positive + cou...

20 and allow you to capture images in lower-light situations. The higher sensitivity to light however, may reduce the quality of the images that are taken. When the ISO is reduced, the image sensor in your camera will be less sensitive to light and will optimize the image quality in environments wit...

23 3) A selected option icon now appears to the right of the option name 4) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 5) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings....

24 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 4) Press the MODE button to exit the menu 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 rem...

25 5) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in flourescent lighting sources in your locale...

26 Format Memory Card Menu You can use the Format Memory Card menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your camera‟s memory card. Keep in mind that f ormatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on your camera ’s memory card. This option will delete all of the c...

27 Factory Settings Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the factory default settings. 1) Select the “Default Setting”. 2) Press the OK button. 3) You will be asked to confirm your wish to restore all of the factory settings 4) The settin...

28 When you find a video that you would like to play, press the Video Shutter button to start playing the video. Press the OK button again to pause the video and continue playing and pausing as needed. To fully stop the video, press the Up button. To increase or decrease the volume of the playback s...

30 ViviLink Menu 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 Vivitar Experience Image Manager application. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu opti...

31 Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 3) Pr...

33 Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. Press the MODE button once to open the Photo Capture Mode. 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 ...

34 ViviLink Button Open the ViviLink menu Left Activate the Self-Timer Up Opens the Light Exposure + menu OK LED Flash On/Off Right Delete Last Image – Allows you to delete the last image taken Down Opens the Light Exposure - menu LED Flash Option To increase the lighting in dark situations, press t...

38 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 q...

40 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 OK button to select the desired option. 3) A selected option i...

41 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK 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 t...

48 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK 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 t...

50 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. To Set the Date and Time: 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options 2) Highlight the “Date Setup” menu...

54 Factory Settings Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the factory default settings. 1) The “Default Setting” is selected. 2) Press the OK button to reset the camera to the factory default settings. 3) You will be asked to confirm your ...

55 Once in the Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your camera‟s memory card. An image icon appear on the bottom left of the LCD screen . Zooming In/Out on a Photo Press the T / Zoom In button to zoom in on a photo on your camera. Use the directio...

56 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Action Left Display the PREVIOUS image UP View all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3, 5 or 10 second intervals Right Display the NEXT image HOLD Right for 3 s...

58 2) Press the OK 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 will appear on the image with the...

59 Crop Image Menu You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature. 1) Press the UP or DOWN to highlight the Crop option. 2) Press the OK button to open the crop option. 3) The crop window will open on the selected picture. 4) Use the directional buttons to move the crop box to define ...

61 Delete with the Quick Function Delete Button You c an also access the delete menu in Playback mode by pressing and holding on the “Delete” quick function button on the camera for 3 seconds. 1) While the camera is in Playback mode, view the photo you would like to delete. 2) Press and hold on the ...

62 7) Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process. 8) Select the “Cancel” option to exit the menu and return to the previous mode. Slide Show Menu You can view a slideshow of all the pictures taken with your camera by pressing the “Up” Quick Function b...

63 TV Out Function to Connect the Camera to a TV The camera has a AV port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camera`s LCD screen. On plugging the TV-out cable (supplied) to the cameras AV out jack, the LCD screen will turns blank. Use the camera as you would to capture and playback photos ...

64 Installing the 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 Image Manager Installer window ...

67 Connecting the Camera to the Computer 1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2) Power the camera on. 3) The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few seconds until the computer recognizes the device. Getting Pho...

70 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 appear on the LCD. 3) The camera‟s device icon appears on the desktop. 4) Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and ...

71 Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. Products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or workmanship will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year. What Is Not C...

72 Sakar US Sakar International Attention: Service Department 195 Carter Drive Edison, NJ 08817 Sakar UK/Europe Attention: Service Department 2D, Siskin Parkway East 4020 Middlemarch Business Park Coventry, CV3 4PE Sakar Australia Return faulty camera to the Refund Counter at the store where purchas...

73 Troubleshooting Q: I have taken photos and selected the “Get Images” button. I get a message that the images were successfully transferred but the photos do not appear on my computer. What do I do? First ensure that you have in fact taken photos. Press the Shutter button to take some sample photo...