Vivitar VIVICAM T532 manual

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    ViviCam T532 Digital Camera User Manual © 20 10 Sakar Inter national, Inc. All righ ts reserv ed. Windows and the Windows logo ar e registered trade marks of Micros oft Corpor ation. All other trade marks are the property of their re spective comp anies.[...]

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

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    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[...]

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    3 Parts of the Camera 1. Power button 2. Shutter button 3. LCD Screen 4. LED 5. Zoom In 6. Zoom Out 7. MODE button 8. SET button 9. Scene / Left Button 10. Flash / Up / Slideshow 11. Delete / Right Button 12. ViviLink / Down Button 13. Microphone 14. Flash Light 15. USB Slot 16. Tripod Socket 17. Optical Lens 18. Battery Compartment 19. Memory Card[...]

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    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[...]

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    5 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 continue with the initial camera setup. A message will a[...]

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    6 Main Camera Modes Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions. You can switch modes by pressing t he 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 is pow ered ON. To take a picture, aim your camer[...]

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    7 Camera Technical Specification s Image Sensor CMOS Sensor Image Resolution (12M) 4000 x 3000 pixels, (10M) 3648 x 2736 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), 320X240 pixels (30 fps[...]

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    8 Computer Sy stem Requ irements – Wind ows To be able to download photos and videos to y our PC, you will need the following minimum configuration:  Pentium 4 processor or above w ith W indow s XP service pack 2, W in dows Vista or W ind ows 7  512 MB RAM, with 100MB of free disk space  1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution  16 -b[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 will display on the top -left corner of the LCD display W hen in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display W hen in Playback Mode, this icon w[...]

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    11 Photo Cap ture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with y our digital camera. T aking a Pictu re 1) W hile 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 buttons to zoom in/out if desired. Note: The actu[...]

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    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 Qui ck Function button until you arriv e at your desired settings. A Forced Off (Default) A uto Flas h Forced On Red Eye Photo Capture M ode Menus The following [...]

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    13 Scene Menu The Sc ene Menu a llows you to choose scene settings that all ow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 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 chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scro[...]

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    14 Image Resolution Menu The Image Resolution menu allows you to ch oose the desired size of the images taken by y our camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution wil l al so take up more of your camera‟s memory. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to s[...]

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    15 Self-Timer Menu The Self- Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camera‟s shutter 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 shu[...]

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    16 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default fac tory 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 balancing the other colors and focus in the camera ‟ s d isplay. This fe[...]

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    17 Smile Capture Menu 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 the Smile Capture feature please ensure the follow ing:  Macro mode off – Smile Capture will not work if the camera is in Macro mode. Select the [...]

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    18 Macro Menu W ith t he Macro feature, you can capture images at very close range. When enabled, the Macro mode will allow your camera to focus on an object that is very close to the camera. The flower icon will appear on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is on . Note: The Macro mode must be turned off when you want to use th e following f[...]

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    19 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 the menu and return to y our previous mode. 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the L CD screen 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually[...]

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    20 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MO DE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display o n 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 fac to[...]

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    21 4) Press the SET button to select the desired op tion. 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 the menu and return to y our previous mode. 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 9) Remember that this s[...]

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    22 Center – Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but giv ing greater weight to the subjectin the center Multi – Used in standard conditions the c amera div ides and adjusts the settings of the image into several zones for light metering such as complex lig ht conditions, position of subject, brightness, background, direct light and[...]

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    23 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. Date/Tim e 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‟[...]

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    24 8) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to y our previous screen . Silent Mode Menu You have the option of activating the camera‟s silent mode to disable all of th e sound effects that the camera emits when performing camera functions. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direc[...]

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    25 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 waves on the images taken by your camera. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the cur[...]

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    26 6) Select “No” to exit without formatting. 7) Select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin the format. 8) The memory card will be completely formatted. 9) A message will appear confirming that your memory card has been formatted clean. Firmware M enu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera sett[...]

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    27 Zooming In/Out on a Photo Press the T / Zoom In button to zoom in on a photo on your camera. Use the direction butt ons to navigate around the photo. Press the W/Zoom Out button to zoom out on a photo on your camera. Thumbnail View Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View. The images on your camera will b[...]

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    28 Photo Pla yback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Pl ayback Mode: Delete Menu W hile in the Playback Mode, you can delete pictures from your camera through the delete men u. 1) Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select the image you would like to delete. 2) Press the SET button to open the menus. 3) Scroll[...]

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    29 V iviLink Menu The Viv iLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload y our camera‟s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompany ing Vivitar Experience Image Manager application. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scrol[...]

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    30 Crop Image Menu You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature . 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 chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN to highlight the Crop option. 4) Press the SET button to open the crop option. 5) The cr[...]

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    31 Print Photos Menu You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your camera directly to a Pictbridge compatible printer. 1) Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print. 2) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and s[...]

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    32 Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camera. When the 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 Video 1) W hile in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the ca[...]

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

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    34 Scene Menu The Sc ene Menu a llows you to choose scene settings that all ow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 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 chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scro[...]

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    35 Image Quality Menu The Image Quality m enu allows y ou 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 ta ke up more memory on your camera. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control butto[...]

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    36 Macro Menu W ith t he Macro feature, you can capture images at very close range. When enabled, the Macro mode will allow your camera to focus on an object that is very close to the camera. T he flower icon will appear on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is on . Note: The Macro mode must be turned off when you want to use th e following [...]

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    37 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 the menu and return to y our previous mode. 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the L CD screen. 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manuall[...]

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    38 7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to y our previous mode. 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. Light Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps [...]

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    39 ISO Menu The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camera has to light in the surrounding environment. When the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camera wil l 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 qualit[...]

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    40 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 chosen menu. 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 se lected option icon will appear on the select[...]

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    41 On – The timestamp wil l appear on photos taken . Off – The date stamp w ill not appear on photos taken . T o Enable/Disable t he T imest amp : 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 chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control bu[...]

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    42 7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 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. Auto Power Off Menu You can use the Auto Power Off fe[...]

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    43 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the SET (OK) button to select the desired option. 5) A se lected 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 the menu and return to your previous mode. 8[...]

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    44 Firmware Sett ings Menu 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 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) Select the “Default Setting”. 4) Pre[...]

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    45 Thumbnail View Use the W/Zoom Out button to display the images on your camera in Thumbnail View – the images on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 ma trix w here you can scroll and select im ages normally from the thumbnails. Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick[...]

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    46 6) To delete all the images (including a ll unlocked photos and videos) on your camera‟s memory card, select “Delete All Images”. 7) Press the SET button to select the desired op tion. 8) You will be asked to confirm your selection. 9) The videos will be deleted as desired. V iviLink Menu The Viv iLink te chnology a llows y ou to quickly a[...]

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    47 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 chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction [...]

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    48 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[...]

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    49 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) Select your camera model from the list and click “N ext” to open the next window. 7) Click “Next” to confirm y our camera model selection and to install the applica tion. 8) Please wait while[...]

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    50 Getting Photos and Videos from your 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” window opens. 3) You can select to [...]

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    51 Get started! Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, y ou can:  Upload an d manage photos and videos to an d from the m ost popular photo s haring and social networking sites - Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, My Sp ace, Photobucket, Twitpic, Twitgoo and YouTube  Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from one social network to another  Org[...]

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    52 Transfer media f rom my camera to my computer manu ally (Using M acin tosh) 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 ins ide to view the media files[...]

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    53 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 mate rial or workmanship w ill be repaired at no c harge for parts or labor for a period of one year from the time of purchase. What Is Not Covered By Warranty: D[...]

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    54 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 will answer your questions. For phone support in the US pleas e call 1-800[...]