Vivitar V69379m Users Manual

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Frequency -  /  
The camera has 2 Frequency settings: 
50HZ for Asia and Europe, and 60HZ for the U.S. and Japan.  
 
To set the camera for the correct frequency: 
 
1. Press the MODE button for the  or   icons to appear on the LCD screen. 
2. If the LCD displays , this means the present frequency is 60HZ   and in order to 
change to 50HZ  click the Shutter button.  
3. If the LCD displays , this means the present frequency is 50HZ  and in order to 
change to 60HZ  click the Shutter button.  
4. All photos taken after changing frequency will be at the new frequency. 
5. The frequency setting can be changed at any time. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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Installing the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software and Camera Driver 
Warning: Do not plug your camera into the computer until the Vivitar Experience Image Manager 
Software installation is complete. 
1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Vivitar Experience Image Manager 
will begin to install.  
2. Please review the license terms. 
On PC and Macintosh: Click the “I accept the terms of this license agreement” and then 
click “Next” to continue. 
3. On PC only: Let the “Vivitar Experience Image Manager” installer create the folder to 
where the program will be installed, and then click “Install”.  
4. Please wait while the application continues the installation process on your computer. 
Follow all instructions. 
Note: On the MAC:  A window to „Install Camera Drivers‟ opens. Click „Install‟ then click 
„Close‟ once installation is complete. 
5. On PC: Click the “Close” button when the installation is complete.  
The application automatically opens. 
On MAC: Close the „Perian pane‟ System Preferences window that appears as the last 
step in the installation.  
The application automatically opens. 
6. If you closed the application, click on the Vivitar Experience Image Manager from your 
computer to open and run the application. 
 
 
Connecting your Camera to the Computer 
1. Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 
2. Plug the one end of the USB cable into the USB slot on the side of the camera and plug 
the other end into an available USB port on your computer. 
3. Your camera will automatically turn on. 
4. The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few moments 
until the computer recognizes the device.  
						

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Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to your Computer 
Important: 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 device” window opens. 
3. You can select to download photos, videos or both. 
4. Select your camera (removable disk) from the device window. If your camera is the only 
USB device connected then it will be selected automatically. 
5. Select a location on the computer where to place the new photo and video files. 
6. Add the new photo and video files to albums if desired. 
7. Select to remove the media files from the selected device (removable disk) after the 
import. 
8. Click the “Get Media” button to transfer the photos and videos from your camera to your computer. 
9. A media download progress bar appears on the bottom left showing the number of media 
files downloading to your computer. A message appears when the download is complete. 
10. The photo and video files that you selected are now downloaded to your computer to the 
selected folder and albums ready for your use.       
						

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Getting Started! 
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 network to another 
 Organize your images by creating offline and online albums  
 Edit images using automatic and manual tools  
 Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps 
 
For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience Image Manager open the „Help 
guide‟ from the Help menu or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application‟s Home 
page. 
 
 
Using Your Camera as a Webcam 
 
Your camera, when plugged into your computer, can also be used as a Webcam with most 
instant messenger and web conferencing applications that support video. 
 
On PC: The webcam driver is installed on your computer when you install the Vivitar Experience 
Image Manager Software for this device. 
1. Open your web conferencing application to activate the video camera option. 
2. Rotating lines will appear on the camera‟s LCD screen to show that it is active and in 
webcam mode. 
3. Place your camera as desired and begin to use as a webcam.  
Note:  
 Use the settings option of your web conferencing application to change the settings if 
needed. 
 If you have a built-in camera on your computer, use the settings option of your web 
conferencing application to choose this „Dual Mode Camera‟. 
 The camera does not have a microphone. 
  
						

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On Mac:  The webcam driver is installed on your computer when you install the Vivitar 
Experience Image Manager for this device. 
 
To preview the webcam video feature and open the Webcam application window, please follow 
these instructions: 
1. Click the “Macintosh HD” icon on the desktop 
2. Click the “Library” folder 
3. Click the “QuickTime” folder 
4. Click the “69379_pccam” to open the Webcam application for Mac. 
5. Once you see the object appearing in the Webcam application window, close the window 
and open your instant messenger or web conferencing application to begin using this 
camera as a webcam on your computer.  
Note:  
 Use the Control menu / Video settings option of this web conferencing application to 
change the settings if needed. 
 If you have a built-in camera on your computer, use the settings option of your web 
conferencing application to choose this „Dual Mode Camera‟. 
 The camera does not have a microphone. 
 
After you connect your camera to your computer, the camera will remain on all the while it is 
plugged into the USB and it won‟t be switched off. On disconnecting the USB cable the camera 
will automatically switch off. 
 
 
Maintenance of Your Digital Camera  
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. 
 
 
 
  
						

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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. 
 
What Is Not Covered By Warranty: 
Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or 
malfunctions from other than normal use, including but not limited to, repair by unauthorized 
parties, tampering, modification or accident. 
 
What To Do When Service Is Required: 
When returning your defective product (postage pre-paid) for service, your package should 
include: 
1. Copy of original bill of sale 
2. A detailed written description of the problem. 
3. Your return address and telephone number (Daytime) 
 
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 answer your 
questions. For phone support in the US please call 1-800-592-9541, in the UK call 0800 917 
4831, in Australia call 1800-006-614.  If you would like to call from anywhere else, please visit 
www.vivitar.com for your local toll free number. 
Sakar US 
Sakar International 
Attention: Service Department 
195 Carter Drive 
Edison, NJ  
08817 
Sakar UK/Europe 
Attention: Service Department 
2D, Siskin Parkway East 
4020 Middlemarch Business Park 
Coventry, CV3 4PE 
 
Sakar Australia 
Return faulty camera 
to the Refund 
Counter at the store 
where purchased  
						

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Technical Specifications 
 
 
Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 
Resolution 640 x 480 (VGA) 320 x 240 (QVGA) 
Memory 1M x 16 bytes SDRAM 
Number of pictures 
HI/Ld : 26 photos; HI/Hd: 52 photos; Lo/Ld: 104 photos; 
Lo/Hd: 208 photos 
Lens f=3.6/F2.4 
Focus Range 1m to Infinity 
Shutter Range 1/6 ~1/15000 second 
LCD display Numeric – 2 digit display 
File Format Photos – JPG ; Videos - AVf 
Self-Timer Timer with 10 sec delay 
White Balance Auto 
Light Exposure Auto 
Video mode 24 bits(R/G/B) 
Video frame rate 30 fps (Lo), 10 fps(HiF 
Power source 2 x 1.5V AAA alkaline / USB 5V 
Auto power off 30 sec. 
PC interface USB 1.N 
Operating Systems 
Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and T 
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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Frequently Asked Questions 
Q: I have taken photos, but my computer says No photos in camera.  What do I do? 
A: 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 indicates 
that the software was not installed correctly or your computer may not meet the minimum system 
requirements (see the Computer System Requirements section of this manual).   
 
Q: How do I make sure I dont lose important pictures? 
A: Your camera uses SDRAM memory, which requires a constant electric current to store your 
photos.  
Should your camera lose power (for instance if the batteries die, run out of power or are 
removed) all stored pictures will be lost. We recommend always downloading your photos to your 
computer as soon as possible to prevent unintentional data loss.  
 
Q: If I have a MAC, will the camera work?  
A: Yes. This twain camera also works as a Digital Camera and Webcam on Macintosh 
computers.  
Be sure to follow all the installation instruction for installing the driver for this camera on your 
MAC. 
 
Q: If the webcam does not work? 
A: Make sure you have connected the camera correctly into an available USB port or hub and the 
webcam application is opened. 
On first plugging the camera into the computer, allow the computer to recognize your camera first 
before opening the software or webcam application. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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 This device complies with the part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this 
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation. 
Caution: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 
user‟s authority to operate the equipment. 
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in 
a residential installation. This equipment generates. Uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there 
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or –television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different form that to which the receiver is connected. 
- Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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