Vivitar VX018GRAPH - Manual

4 Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Turning On the Camera Using the Camera Selecting the modes Accessing the menu  SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use

5 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. Use 3x AAA (1.5v) batteries. Rechargeable batteries are not recommended for use. 2) Make...

6 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...

7 Main Camera Modes Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE 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 ...

8 Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor Image Resolution 10M (3648x2736), 8M (3264x2448), 7M HD (3648x2048), 5M (2592x1944), 3M (2048x1536), 2M HD (1920x1080), VGA ( 640x480 ) Video Resolution 640X480 pixels (30 fps), 320X240 pixels (30 fps) File Format JPEG/AVI Internal Memory 1 ...

10 Using Your Digital Camera 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. Powering the camera ON Press the Power button to turn your camera ON. The camera wi...

11 To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE button on the back of the camera. 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 L...

12 Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. 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 like to capture. 2) Click the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out butt...

15 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera ‟s Photo Capture Mode:

17 Image Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camera. 10) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 11...

18 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be cause...

19  Distance from the camera – The subject‟s face must be no further than 8 to 9 feet (3.5 meters) from the camera and the face must cover at least 20% (1 / 5th) of the picture as „seen‟ on the LCD screen.  Facing the camera - The face of the subject(s) you are photographing must be facing the cam...

20  Facing the camera - The face of the subject(s) you are photographing must be facing the camera and must hold the pose for at least 4 to 5 seconds until the green square(s) appears around the subject`s face. Once a smile is detected the camera will automatically take the picture. Smile Capture w...

23 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the SET button to select the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MODE button to exit ...

27 When the camera sits idle for the designated period of time, the camera will shut off completely and will need to be powered on again with the power button before the next use. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to ...

29 6) Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin the format. 7) The camera will be reset. 8) A message will appear indicating that the settings have been reset successfully. Photo Playback Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture...

31 6) To delete all the images (including all unlocked photos and v ideos) on your camera‟s memory card, select “Delete All Images”. 7) Press the SET button to select the desired option. 8) You will be asked to confirm your selection. 9) The photos will be deleted as desired. ViviLink Menu The ViviL...

33 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 SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the ch...

34 Slide Show Menu You can view a slideshow of all the pictures taken with your camera by pressing the “Up” Quick Function button while in Playback mode. The Slideshow menu allows you to set the interval length of time that each picture will display during the slideshow. 1) Press the SET button to o...

35 4) You will see a red icon at the top of the LCD indicating that the record is in progress. 5) To stop the video record, press the Shutter button again. 6) The video will automatically be saved to the camera‟s memory or SD card. 7) You can also capture your videos using the Flip Screen . When you...

36 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:

46 This option can only delete all of the content at one time. If you would like to delete individual images, use the delete menu in the ca mera‟s Playback mode. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select ...

47 Video Playback Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default. Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode. The Playback Mode will allow you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Playing Videos on You...

50 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 ...

51 Note: If you do not have internet access, you can still download media from the camera. Click the “How to transfer photos and videos from my camera to my computer” button for instructions. 5) If you have internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens, choose your language and click “Nex...

52 Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. 1) Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu. 2) The “Get Images from dev...

53 Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, you can:  Upload and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo sharing and social networking sites - Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, MySpace, Photobucket, Twitpic, Twitgoo and YouTube  Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from one social ...

55 Camera Maintenance The digital camera is a delicate device. Please handle your camera with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your camera to heat sources. Do not use you camera in wet or moist conditions. Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and ...

56 MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW: Technical Support For technical support issues please visit our website at www.vivitar.com . You can find manuals, software and FAQ‟s at the website. Can‟t find what you are looking for? E-mail us at [email protected] and one of our technical support team members will ans...

57 Troubleshooting Q: I have taken photos an d 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 phot...