Vivitar V20 User Manual

  
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Camera Setting Options 
The following camera setting options appear as icons in the Main Menu: 
  Photo Resolution 
  Image Quality 
  Frequency 
  Format    
  Photo Resolution 
The Photo Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera. Keep in 
mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your camera‟s memory. 
 
1. Press the Power button to power on the camera and enter the Photo Capture mode by default. 
2. Press the Up/Menu...

  
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5. Press the Up/Menu button again to select and save the desired photo resolution.  
 
Photo Resolution Options: 
  High resolution (1600x1200 pixels, default mode).  
  Middle resolution (1280x1024 pixels). 
  Low resolution (640x480 pixels). 
                                        NOTE: At higher resolutions the pictures captured will be clearer but will take up more of the camera‟s memory. 
You will therefore be able to take fewer photos at higher resolution than at lower resolution.  
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4. Press the Shutter button to toggle between the different Image Quality options (listed below).  
5. Press the Up/Menu button again to select and save the desired Image Quality.   Image Quality Options: 
  High Quality. 
  Low Quality (default mode) 
 
  Frequency 
The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent lighting 
sources in your locale. If your camera is set to a frequency that does not match your country‟s electric current, 
you may...

  
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  Format 
You can use the Format Camera Memory menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your camera‟s 
memory. Keep in mind that formatting the memory will permanently delete all of the content on your camera‟s 
memory.  
1. Press the Power button to power on the camera and enter the Photo Capture mode by default. 
2. Press the Up/Menu button to enter the Menu options. (The Self-Timer icon appears by default.)  
3. Press the Left/Right button to select Format. The Format icon...

  
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Capturing Photos 
When the digital camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Photo Capture Mode by default.  
The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. 
 
Taking Individual Photos  1. Compose your shot using the LCD screen. Direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture. 
2. Hold the camera steady and press the Shutter button.  
3. A beep will sound and the red LED indicator on the front of the camera will light up, indicating that the...

  
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Capturing Video  
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 Left/Mode button once to access the Video Capture Mode.  
 1. Press the Power button to turn on the camera.  
Remember: Toggle between the camera modes by pressing the Left/Mode button until the Video icon 
appears in the top left corner.  
2. Press the Shutter to start recording your video. 
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To navigate in the Playback Mode:  1. Press the Power button to turn on the camera. 
2. Press the Down/Playback button on your camera in order to view all the photos and videos that are 
presently on your camera. 
3. Press the Left/Right button to navigate between the photos and videos. 
4. To exit the Playback mode, press the Down/Playback button. 
 
To play a selected Video: 
1. In Playback mode, press the Left/Right button to select the video you would like to view.  
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4. Press the Left/Right button to toggle between the Delete Single File options. 
5. Press the Up/Menu button to confirm your selected option. 
 
  Delete All Files 
1. Press the Left/Right button to select and view the image (photo or video) you would like to delete. 
2. Press the Up/Menu button in Playback mode. 
3. Press the Shutter button to enter Delete All Files menu. 
4. A  Delete All Files icon  appears on the LCD screen with the following 2 options: 
 - Delete: Automatically DELETES all...

  
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Installing the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software   1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.  
PC: The Vivitar Experience Image Manager will begin to install.  
MAC: Click icon to begin installation then click “Continue”. 
2. Please review the license terms. 
PC: Click the “I accept the terms of this license agreement” and then click “Next” to continue. 
MAC: Click “Continue” to accept the license agreement. 
3. On PC: Let the “Vivitar Experience Image Manager” installer...

  
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Connecting your Camera to the Computer 
1. Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 
2. Your camera will automatically turn on. 
3. The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few moments until the 
computer recognizes the device. 
 
    
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to your Computer 
Connect your digital camera to your computer using the USB cable. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. 
Doing so...