Vivitar S529 manual

ViviCam S 529 Digital Camera User Manual © 20 09 -201 1 Sakar International , Inc. All rights reserved. Windows and the Windows logo ar e registered tra demarks of Mi crosoft Corp oration. All other trade marks are the pro perty of their respective companies .[...]

1 Content s Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2 W hat Y our Camera Includes ......................................................................................................... 2 Parts of the Camera ....................................[...]

2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this camera. Every thing you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your camera. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Note: Your camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use. SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separ at[...]

3 Parts of the Came ra 1. Power button 2. Shutter button 3. LCD Screen 4. LED 5. Zoom Out 6. Zoom In 7. Up / Flash / Slideshow 8. Right / Delete button 9. Down / ViviLink button 10 . Menu / SET button 11 . Left / Scene button 12 . MODE button 13 . Microphone 14 . Flash Light 15 . USB Slot 16 . Tripod Socket 17 . Digital Lens 18 . Battery/ SD Memory[...]

4 Initial Camera Set up W hen p owering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera setup. Powering the Came ra ON 1) Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. 2) Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. 3) Press the PO W ER button to turn on the camera. In[...]

5 Setting the Ca mera 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 M (MENU)/SET button to confirm the selection. 2) After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial camera setup. A mess[...]

6 Main Camera Modes Your camera has different modes for the various camera fu nctions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your camera a fter 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 is pow ered ON. To take a picture, aim your came[...]

7 Camera Techn ical Specification s Image Sensor CMOS Sensor Image Resolution (14M) 44 16 x 3312, (12M) 4000 x 3000 pixels, (10M) 3648 x 2 736 pixels, (8M) 3264 x 2448 pixels, (7M HD) 3648 x 2048 pixels, (5M) 2592 x 1944 pixels, (3M) 2048 x 1536 pixels, (2M HD) 1920 x 1080 pixels and (VGA) 640 x 480 pixels Video Resolution 640X480 pixels (30 fps), [...]

8 Computer Sy stem Requirem ents – Windo ws To be able to download photos and videos to y our PC, you will need the following minimum configuration:  Pentium 4 processor o r above with W indow s XP serv ice pack 2, W indows Vista or W indows 7  512 MB RAM, with 100MB of free disk space  1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution  16 -bi[...]

9 Using Your D igital Camera Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. If y our camera comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use. Powering the came ra ON Press the Power button to turn your camera ON. The camera will be in Photo Capture mode to start. Powering t[...]

10 To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is pow ered ON and press the MODE button on the back of the camera. W hen in Photo Capture Mode, this icon w ill display on the top -left corner of the LCD display W hen in Video Capture Mode, this icon w ill display on the top -left corner of the LCD display W hen in Playback Mode, this ico[...]

11 Photo Cap ture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with y our digital camera. T aking a Picture 1) W hile in Photo Capture mode, use the LC D display on the back of the camer a to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture. 2) Click the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired. Note: The act[...]

12 Flash Options There are several Flash options available on y our camera. The options appear on the Photo Capture Mode LCD screen in the se quence. To change the Flash mode, press the Up Quick Function button u ntil you arrive at your desired settings. A Forced Off (Default) A uto Fla sh Forced On Red Eye Photo Capture M ode Menus The following a[...]

13 Scene Menu The Sc ene Menu allows you to c hoose scene settings that allow your camera t o adapt prop erly to your current environment. 1) Press the M (Menu)/ SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control butt[...]

14 Image Resolution M enu The Image Resolution menu allows you to ch oose the desired size of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a hig her resolution will also take up more of your camera‟s memory. 1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control butt[...]

15 Self -Timer Menu The Self-Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camera‟s shutt er button is pressed and the actual capture of the picture. This is an optimal feature if you don‟t just want to take the picture but w ould also would like to be in the picture yourself. Just set the desired self-timer delay, press the sh[...]

16 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on t he 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. Face Detect Menu The Face Detect feature when set to „On‟ allows the camera to use a subject‟s face as the basis for balan[...]

17 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory sett ings. Smile Capture M enu The Smile Capture feature when set to „On‟ allow s the camera to automatically take a picture when it detects that a subject in the picture is smiling. Note: To properly use[...]

18 Macro Menu The Macro mode allows you to capture images at very close range. When enabled, the Ma cro mode will allow your camera to focus on an object that is very close to the came ra. The flower icon will appear on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is on . To capture photos in the regular mode, select the Macro „Off‟ option. The mo[...]

19 White Balance M enu The White Balance feature allows your camera to adjust the coloring o f the captured images depending on the type of light source in the current environment. Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current env ironment will allow the camera to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken w ith y[...]

20 Multi Snap Shots Menu W hen e nabled, the Multi SnapShots feature allows you to take five rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the shutter button. This feature can be effective w hen trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or other scenes with quick movements. 1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for th[...]

21 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. Light Exposure M enu Th e Light Ex posure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera‟s lens. This setting should be adjusted when the envir onment is lighter or darker t[...]

22 1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Pr ess the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will ap[...]

23 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on t he 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 . Language Menu You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. 1) Press[...]

24 4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option. 5) A selected option icon now appears to the right of the option name. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manu[...]

25 8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Auto Power Off M enu You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to cons erve you camera‟s battery life. The designated time represents when your camera will automatically power off. W hen t h[...]

26 7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to y our previous mode. 8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory setti ngs. Format Memor y Card Menu You can use the Format Memory Card menu to delete all of the content that is curr ently on your[...]

27 Firmware M enu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera setting s to the factory default settings. 1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) The “Default Setting” is selected . [...]

28 Thumbnail View Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View. The images on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction buttons to scroll and select images normally from the thu mb nails. 1) Press the W/Zoom Out button 2) All the images on your camera wil l appear in the Thu[...]

29 Delete Menu W hile in the Playback M ode , you can delete pictures from your camera through the delete menu. 1) Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select the image you would like to delete. 2) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus. 3) Scroll to the Delete Menu. 4) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu [...]

30 8) Changing the ViviLink destination site will also make the selected site the n ew default ViviLink option. A new default can be selected at any time through t his menu. 9) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 10 ) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to y our previous mode. Rot ate Menu Use this menu to rot[...]

31 10 ) If you selected to save, the cropped picture will now be saved as a new picture to your memory card. Protect/Lock M enu 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 M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the curren t mode. 2) Press [...]

32 8) Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process. 9) Select the “Cancel” option to exit the menu and return to the prev ious mode . 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 Slides[...]

33 Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos w ith your digital camera. W hen th e camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Photo Capture Mode. Press the MODE button once to access the Video Capture Mode. T aking a V ideo 1) W hile in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct th[...]

34 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:[...]

35 Scene Menu The Sc ene Menu allows you to c hoose scene settings that allow your camera t o adapt prop erly to your current environment. 1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mo de. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control butt[...]

36 Image Qualit y Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality le vel of the images taken by y our camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camera. 1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction cont[...]

37 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s def ault factory settings. Macro Menu W ith t he Macro feature, you can capture images at very close range. W hen enabled, the M acro mode will allow your camera to focus on an object that is very close to the came ra. The f[...]

38 1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will app[...]

39 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu o ptions. 4) Press the M (MENU)/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 t[...]

40 ISO Menu The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camera has to light in the surrounding environment. W hen the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camera w ill be more sensitive to light and allow you to capture images in lower-light situa tions. The higher sensitivity to light however, may reduce the quali[...]

41 1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press th e LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to select the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will ap[...]

42 Date/Time Menu W hen y ou capture an image with your camera, the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was taken. The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camera‟s date and time as desired. Y ou can also disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camera. On – The timestamp wil l appe[...]

43 Audio Menu The Audio menu allows you to control the camera‟s ability to record audio in the video clips recorded with your camera in addition to the v ideo record. 1) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP o[...]

44 Frequenc y Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in flourescent lighting sources in your locale. If your camera is set to a frequency that does not match your country‟s electric current, you may see f lickering or waves on the images take n by your camera. 50Hz – UK, Europe and Australia 60H[...]

45 4) If you would like to proceed with the format, select “Y es” and press the M (MENU)/SET button. 5) You will be asked to confirm your wish to format your memory card. 6) Select “No” to exit without formatting. 7) Select “Yes” and press the M (MENU)/SET button to begin t he format. 8) The memory card will be completely formatted. 9) [...]

46 W hen y ou find a video that you would like to play , press the Shutter button to start playing the video. Press the Shutter button again to pause the video and continue playing and pa using as needed. W hile t he Video is playing all the icons on the top sectio n of the LCD disappear. To fully stop the video and restore the icons to the LCD, pr[...]

47 Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Playback Mode: Delete Menu W hile in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your camera through the delete menu. 1) View the image you would like to delete. 2) Press the M (MENU)/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 3) Press the LEFT o[...]

48 7) An icon will appear on the image with the selected ViviLink destinatio n site. 8) Remember that the ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. A Viv iLink d e stinastion wil l only be assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this menu or from the ViviLink menu in Capture mode (accessible with the Vivilink Quick-Functio n butt[...]

49 Installing the Soft ware You must be connected to the internet to install and run the Vivitar Experien ce 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 appears. If the w indow does not appear, open th[...]

50 Note: If you do n ot hav e 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 “Next” to open the next w indow. 6) Sele[...]

51 Getting Photos and Videos from y our Camera to Your C omputer 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 w ay to your computer. 1) Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu. 2) The “Get Images from device” win dow opens. 3) You can select t[...]

52 Get started! Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, y ou can:  Upload an d manage p hotos a nd videos to and from the most popular photo s haring and s ocial networking sites - Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, My Space, P hotobucket, Twitpic, Twitgoo and YouTube  Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from one social network to another  Or[...]

53 Transfer media f rom my camer a to m y comp uter manually (Using Macintosh) 1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your c omputer. 2) MSDC appears 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 the folder inside to view the media files.[...]

54 Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transf erab le. Products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in mate rial or workmanship w ill be repaired a t no charge for parts or labor for a period of o ne year from the time of purchase. What Is Not Covered By Warranty[...]

55 Technical Sup port 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 w hat you are looking for? E -mail us at support@vivitar.com and one of our technical support team members w ill answer your questions. For phone s upport in the US please call 1-80[...]