Page 2 - Table of Contents; Everything you need to get the most from your photos
1 Table of Contents Table of Contents...................................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................... 2 Key Features ............................................................. 2 What your camera includes ...........................
Page 3 - Inch Color LCD monitor; PhoTags Express; software for downloading photos; WebCam Express; software to use your Digital
2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the V15 Freelance Vivitar Digital Camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your device. Please read this manual carefully FIRST in order to get the most out of your digital camera. Important Notice: Please do not p...
Page 5 - A Quick Look at Your Camera
Page 7 - the camera software and drivers.
6 the camera software and drivers. In order to install the Software and drivers to download and edit the photos and videos captured using this camera, you need to install the CD installation disk. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. A Menu screen will automatically appear. Warning: DO...
Page 8 - I Agree
7 button. Please review the license terms and click the “ I Agree ” button to continue. Let the “PhoTags Express” installer create the folder where the program will be installed to, and then click “Install”.
Page 11 - Camera Modes
10 Congratulations!! You have successfully installed the “PhoTags Express”, “WebCam Express” software and the Camera Driver. Camera Modes Note: In order to download the photos and videos captured with this camera you need to install the PhoTags Express, WebCam Express and camera specific driver for ...
Page 17 - Battery Capacity Icons:
16 Battery Capacity Icons: An icon will appear on the top right corner of your LCD screen, showing the amount of battery power available. Once the battery indicator falls below 35% it is advisable to download the images to your computer as quickly as possible so as not to lose them. Once the batteri...
Page 18 - Capturing Photos; the red LED indicator on the front
17 5%-35% power less than 5% power Capturing Photos TAKING INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS You can compose your shot using the LCD screen. Hold the camera steady and press the shutter button. A beep will sound and the red LED indicator on the front of the camera will light up, indicating that the photo has been t...
Page 19 - CONTINUOUS SHOT; The red LED
18 If there is not enough battery power, two quick beeps will sound, indicating that the photo cannot be taken. If the camera’s memory is full, two quick beeps will sound, indicating that photos cannot be taken. In order to continue taking photos you will need to download the photos on the camera to...
Page 20 - Press the; Playback; button on your camera in order to; Up; button to navigate between the photos.
19 TIMER Your camera can be set up with the timer mode to take a photo after 10 seconds. Select the Timer shot mode from the camera menu options on the LCD screen. Press the Power/Menu button. Toggle between the camera modes by pressing the Shutter button until the Timer icon appears in the top left...
Page 21 - button to move between the options,; Shutter; button to confirm your choice.; SLEEP MODE
20 You may also delete single photos in the Playback mode. Select the present photo you wish to delete. Press the Power/Menu button. A Delete single photo icon will appear on the LCD screen with 2 options. Press the Up button to move between the options, “Yes” to Delete the present photo, or “No” to...
Page 22 - press the Power/Menu button; Capturing Video; Press the Power/Menu button. Toggle between the
21 press the Power/Menu button . (Manual Power-Saving) Press and hold the Power/Menu button for 3 seconds. After hearing two beeps the camera will go into a sleep mode manually. In sleep mode, energy consumption is very low and the battery life is prolonged. Your camera can remain in sleep mode to s...
Page 23 - button; Webcam Mode
22 camera modes by pressing the Shutter button until the video icon appears in the top left corner. Press the Power /Menu button to save your choice. When the video icon appears in the top left corner you can now prepare your shot. Once in the Video mode, press the shutter button for the camera to s...
Page 24 - Important: Do not open the software until you
23 To use the WebCam Express software see the “Using your Camera as a Webcam” section further on in this guide. Everything you need to get the most from your photos The “PhoTags Express” software that is installed on your computer allows you to edit existing photos that you have on your computer as ...
Page 25 - ” or “; Add; ” buttons. You can use these features to edit
24 If the Camera is off it will automatically be turned on when the USB cable is properly connected. Click the “PhoTags Express” icon that appears on your desktop to open the “PhoTags Express” Software. From the Main Menu screen that appears, select the “ Select Photos ”, “ Enhance Photos ” or “ Add...
Page 27 - How to purchase additional “Workshop” projects; Download photos to your PC; Transfer Photo and Video images from your camera
26 How to purchase additional “Workshop” projects In addition to the free Calendars, two-sided Greeting Cards and Postcards Workshop projects, you have the ability to purchase two additional Workshop projects: "Albums" and "Video CD" online, at anytime. 1. To purchase the “Workshop P...
Page 28 - Step 2 - Select the “Custom”
27 to your PC using PhoTags Express. Select the “Get Photos” button from the top of the PhoTags Express Main Menu screen. The Get Photos Wizard opens. Step 1 - Select the “Dual Mode Camera” option in the Active Devices window on the left and then select either the “Custom” or “Express” copy radial b...
Page 31 - button found on the top right of the; Express Copy Method; Select the; Viewing Videos
30 PhoTags application select the “Show Me How” or the “?” Help Guide button found on the top right of the screen. Express Copy Method Select the “Express” copy radial button if you want to have all the images transferred to the PC without the option to select which photos you want to transfer. In t...
Page 32 - Using your Camera as a Webcam; ” icon that is; WebCam; ” program. A webcam icon will appear
31 Using your Camera as a Webcam Connect your camera to your computer using the USB cable attached. Capturing AVI with WebCam Express Now that you have WebCam Express software installed, you can use it to capture short movies called AVI video files or take JPEG snapshots. The length of time you can ...
Page 34 - Method 1 – Capture Mode:; Select the “; Capture; ” mode button at the top of; Snapshot; ” button on the top left of
33 Capturing Photos: You can also take snapshots with your Webcam. Your Webcam NEEDS to be connected at all times to the computer in order to capture the photos. There are 2 methods to capture and save photos taken with your WebCam Express software. Method 1 – Capture Mode: 1. Position the Webcam so...
Page 35 - Method 2 – Playback Mode:; Run the video by pressing the “; Play Video; ” button to take photo snapshots that
34 Method 2 – Playback Mode: 1. After capturing an AVI video with your Webcam as explained above, select the “Playback” mode button at the top of the application screen. 2. Select the AVI video you wish to view from the view screen on the left. 3. Run the video by pressing the “ Play Video ” button....
Page 37 - Sakar Warranty Card; due to; original; bill of sale
36 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. Your product will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year....
Page 39 - Appendix B: Troubleshooting
38 Appendix B: Troubleshooting Q: I have taken photos, but my computer says "No photos in camera." What do I do? First, ensure that you have taken photos with your camera. Press the shutter button a few times to take some sample photos and try again. If you still get a no photos error, this ...
