Vivitar Vivicam 2010 User Manual

							  
 
7 5.  The camera has an automatic power-saving feature. The camera will 
turn off automatically if it has not been used after approximately sixty 
(60) seconds. 
6.  When the camera is connected to a computer using a USB cable, it is 
not necessary to use batteries because the camera uses the power 
provided by the computer through the USB interface. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
						

							  
 
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3. Insert/Remove SD/MMC Memory Cards 
 
The camera accepts a Secure Digital (SD) or a Multimedia Card (MMC) 
memory card up to 256MB capacity.    The memory card takes priority over 
the internal memory.    Whenever a memory card is inserted the camera will 
immediately use the memory card in preference to the internal memory.   
Therefore, when a memory card is inserted, the camera will store images 
and videos on the memory card.    Likewise, the camera will playback 
images and videos that are stored on the memory card only. To access 
internal memory remove the memory card. 
Inserting a Memory Card
 
Insert an SD or MMC card into the memory card slot located in the battery 
compartment, and gently press downward with your finger until it clicks into 
place. The contacts should be inserted first and be on the side toward the 
batteries.   
Removing a Memory Card
 
Gently press down on the memory card and it will partially eject. Pull the 
card out with your fingers. 
Note: To use the internal memory (8MB), please remove the memory card 
first.
 
          
 
 
   
						

							  
 
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4. Capturing Images  
 
Using your new camera is fun and easy. There are two   
basic steps to capturing your first image. 
 
Step 1:
 Turn on the camera by pressing the   
Power/Mode button for two seconds. 
 
Step 2: Press the shutter button to capture an image. 
 
It is really that easy! The following sections will tell you about more features 
that are available on your camera.   
 
Power On the Camera  
To power on the camera press the Power/Mode             
 button
 for two 
seconds as shown above. The camera will beep once, indicating that it is 
ready. The Status LCD display will turn on like this: 
 
 
 
 
 
In this example the camera is ready to capture image in Hi resolution mode.  
 
Note that the camera will automatically power off after approximately 90 
seconds of inactivity to save battery power. To turn the camera on again, 
press the        button. 
 
Power Off the Camera 
To turn the camera power OFF, press and hold the    button for five (5) 
seconds and the status LCD will shut off.     
						

							  
 
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5. Camera Status Icons   
Beyond the basics of capturing an image, the camera has many other 
features. Turn on the camera and notice the many icons and symbols on the 
status LCD: 
As you press the Power/Mode button the LCD display will change in the 
following order. To learn more about each function refer to the referenced 
section in this User Manual. 
 
Camera Icons and Descriptions 
 
Icons Descriptions 
 Number of images that you may capture in the available 
memory 
 Movie Mode for capturing video clips 
 Battery Indicator: 
2 levels: Battery is full 
1 levels: Battery is half full 
0 levels: Battery is near empty; flash is disabled and the 
icons on the status LCD flash 
 2408x1536: Take pictures about 3.2 M pixels. 
 1600x1200: 
Take pictures about 2.0M pixels (default) 
 1280x1024: Take pictures about 1.2M pixels 
 640x480:
 Take pictures about 0.3M pixels 
 Erase
 one photo/video 
 Erase all 
photos & videos 
 Indicates 
that camera and computer are connected   
						

							  
 
11 Icons Descriptions 
 Self-timer
 Allows 10 seconds before capturing an image 
 SD Card: 
When a SD card is inserted in the camera it will 
show on the LCD display. 
 Take pictures in large size (default) 
 Take pictures
 in small size 
 Flash off (
default) 
 Flash On 
 Auto flash 
 
6. Display Information and flows 
1. Resolution Setting:  
Press the Power/Mode button once. The LCD display will be 
as shown on the left. Press Power/Mode button repeatedly, 
the four stars (2408x1535) icon on the right top of the LED 
will change to one star (640x480) icon. Each time you are 
supposed to hold down Shutter button to confirm.   
2. Self-timer
¡R 
Press the Power/Mode button four times. The LCD display 
will be as shown on the left. When the shutter button is 
pressed, the camera will shoot after beeping ten times. The 
function  is  ideal  for  getting  yourself into the picture.   
						

							  
 
12 3. AVI Mode 
Press the Power/Mode button five times. The LCD display 
will be as shown on the left. When the shutter button is 
pressed, Press Shutter button to start playback of the AVI. 
Press Shutter again to stop the video playing. 
 
4. Continuous Shooting
¡R 
Press the Power/Mode button six times. The LCD display will 
be as shown on the left. Three pictures will be taken in 
sequence after you press the shutter button. The counter will 
increase from 000
 to 003
. 
 
5. Compression Rate
¡R 
Press the Power/Mode button seven times. The LCD display 
will be as shown on the left. Press the shutter button to 
confirm for shooting more images but small size. 
 
Press the Power/Mode button eight times. The LCD display 
will be as with big size. 
  
   
						

							  
 
13 6. PC-Cam mode
 
Press the Power/Mode button nine times. The LCD display 
will be as shown on the left. Connect your camera to the 
computer with the USB cable. 
 
 
7. Frequency Setting
¡R 
Press the Power/Mode button ten times. The LCD display 
will be as shown on the left. Press the shutter button to 
confirm. You can set the frequency according to the 
frequency of local power mains. 
 
Press the Power/Mode button eleven times. The LCD 
display will be as shown on the left. Press the shutter 
button to confirm. You can set the frequency according to 
the frequency of local power mains. 
 
 
8. Force flash 
Press the Select button once. The LCD display will be as   
shown on the left. Press the shutter button to confirm. 
 
                      
						

							  
 
14 9. Auto flash 
Press the Select button twice. The LCD display will be as   
shown on the left. Press the shutter button to confirm. 
 
 
 
10. Flash Off 
Press the Select button three times. The LCD display will   
be as shown on the left. Press the shutter button to confirm. 
 
 
 
11. Delete One Picture
¡R 
Press the Select button still for two seconds times. The 
LCD display will be as shown on the left. Press the shutter 
button to delete the last picture in the camera. 
 
 
12. Delete All Picture/Videos
¡R 
On the basis of Delete One Picture settings. Press the 
select button once. The LCD display will be as shown on 
the left. Press the shutter button to delete all the pictures in 
the camera. 
   
						

							  
 
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7. Capture an Image   
 
In film-photography we say: “Take a Photo.” In digital-photography we say: 
“Capture an Image.” Capturing an image with this camera is easy. 
 
Step 1:
 Power on the camera and look through the viewfinder to frame your 
subject. Make sure your subject is no closer than three or four feet (one 
meter) or else it will not be in good focus. 
 
Step 2: Press the Shutter button to capture an image. 
 
The camera will beep once and the image counter will increase by one 
count.  
For example the counter may change from 
000 to 001. 
 
The display counter shows the number of images to be taken.    When the 
“FUL” warning message appears on the Info/Status LCD it means the 
memory is full and you must download your images or delete them to make 
more space available. 
Note: 
Please note that when batteries are disconnected or discharged, 
the memory, and all taken images will be erased.
 
 
 
 
   
						

							  
 
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8. Using Flash 
When you wish to capture an image at night, indoors, or under difficult 
conditions your images may be improved by using your camera’s built-in flash.  
Flash Off: the flash is off. (Default) 
Force Flash: the flash fires every time you take a picture, regardless of   
the lighting conditions. 
Auto Flash: 
the camera detects ambient lighting conditions, and the 
flash fires if it detects insufficient light. 
 
9. Self-Timer   
 
If you would like to get into the image you may use the self-timer feature to 
delay image capture by ten (10) seconds. Place the camera on a tripod or a 
flat, stable surface. Turn on the camera. Press the Power/Mode button four 
times until the “        ” icon appears on the LCD display. 
 
Press the Shutter button and the camera will beep as it counts down. The 
camera will capture an image automatically after 10 seconds.