Vivitar Vivicam 5018 Users Manual

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Note: A “Low Power” message will appear on the LCD screen, if you select the flash function when the battery 
power is insufficient. To continue using the camera with the flash, please install new batteries. 
 
Digital Zoom function 
You can magnify your subject using the digital zoom. Use the T and W buttons to adjust the zoom.  
1. Press the T button to zoom in on your subject.  
2. Press the W button to zoom back out. 
 
Anti-shake function 
Your Digital Camera has a function that prevents photos coming out blurry as a result of trembling or shaking 
while the photo is being taken. This function allows you to take good quality photos without the use of a tripod. 
To set this function: 
1. Press the Menu button. 
2. Press the Up/Down button and select the Anti-shake option. 
3. Press the Shutter button. 
4. Use the Up/Down button to select either: 
“Yes” to turn the anti-shake on. 
“No” to leave or turn the anti-shake off. 
5. Press the Shutter button to confirm. 
  
						

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Change Image Resolution 
Please insert a SD memory card first for image resolution changing. 
1. Press the Menu button. 
2. Press the Up/Down button to select the RESOLUTION option. 
3. Press the Shutter button. 
4. Press the Up/Down button to select one of the following resolutions 5M/3M/2M/VGA. 
5. Press the Shutter button again to confirm your selection. 
6. The corresponding icon will appear on the LCD screen. 
 
Note:  
1. Different  image  resolutions  will  affect  the photo  quality.  High  resolution  photos will  be  of  better  picture 
quality and therefore will take up more camera memory capacity than lower resolution photos. 
2. In order to change the image resolution setting to take high resolution photos, an SD memory card needs 
to be inserted. 
 
Self Timer 
You can include yourself in a photo by using the Self Timer feature to delay the time between your pressing the 
shutter  and  when  the  photo  is  actually  taken.  It  is recommended  that  you use  a  tripod  when  you  use  the 
self-timer. 
1. Press the Menu button.  
						

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2. Press the Up/Down button and select MODE. 
3. Press the Shutter button. 
4. Press the Up/Down button and select SELF. 
5. Press the Shutter button again to confirm.  An  icon will appear on the top left corner of the LCD. 
6. Press the Shutter button to begin taking the photo. Your camera will emit beeps and after a count-down of 
10 seconds the photo will be taken. 
 
Video Mode 
The  Video  Mode  allows  you  to shoot high  quality movies. In order  to  use this mode an SD card needs to  be 
inserted into the camera to expand the camera’s capacity. 
1. Insert a compatible SD memory card. 
2. Power on your camera. 
3. Press the Menu button. 
4. Press the Up/Down button to select MODE. 
5. Press the Shutter button. 
6. Press the Up/Down button again to select the AVI option. 
7. Press the Shutter button again to confirm. An  icon will show on the upper left corner of the LCD. 
8. Press the Shutter button to start shooting the video. The elapsed time will appear on the bottom right of 
the LCD. For the duration of the recording the LED indicator light will continue to flicker. 
9. Press the Shutter button to stop the recording. The video will be saved as an AVI file on the memory card.  
						

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Note: 
1. “Insert an SD Memory Card” will appear on the LCD screen when you press the shutter button where no 
SD memory was previously inserted. 
2. You  can  playback  the  AVI  file by  using  Quick Time  or Windows Media  Player once  it  has  been 
downloaded to your computer. 
 
Playback Mode 
You can preview your photos in this mode. 
1. Power on your camera. 
2. Press the Down button to enter the Playback Mode. 
3. An icon  will appear on the upper left corner of the LCD. Press the Shutter button to exit to the standby 
mode. 
Note: “NO FILE” will appear on the LCD when there is no photos/videos in your camera. You can press the 
Shutter button to exit to the camera mode. 
 
Preview photos 
Press the Up/Down button to select and view your photos and videos. “JPG” will appear on the LCD if you 
selected a photo. “AVI” will appear on the LCD when you select an AVI file. 
 
Playback AVI files 
1. Select an AVI file in your SD memory card by pressing the Up/Down button. 
2. Press the Menu button. 
3. Press the Up/Down button to select the Play option. 
4. Press the Shutter button to start playing.  
						

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5. Press the Shutter button again to stop playing. 
 
 
Delete photo and/or videos 
You may delete images directly from the memory card on your camera. The images can only be deleted while 
in the playback mode. 
 
1. In playback mode, press the Menu button. 
2. Press the Up/Down button to select one of the following options: 
               “Delete One” in order to delete the current file selected. 
               “Delete All” to delete all the files in your camera. 
3. Press the Shutter button. 
4. Press the Up/Down button to select either “Yes” or “No”. 
5. Press the Shutter button again to confirm your choice. If you choose “Yes” the currect file is deleted 
forever. This action is irreversible. 
 
Print your photos 
Your camera supports a printing function that allows you to print photos in any time directly from the camera’s 
memory to a connected printer. 
  
1. In the playback mode press the Up/Down button to select a photo you want to print out. 
2. Press the Menu button. 
3. Press the Up/Down button to select the Printer option. 
4. Press the Shutter button. A “Please connect your DSC to printer” message will appear on the LCD. 
5. Connect your camera to any compatible printer to continue with the printing. Please follow all instructions  
						

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that appear on the screen. 
 
Format 
This function will delete all of the files in your camera’s memory (internal memory or SD memory card, 
depending on the device selection). Please be certain that you wish to use this function: 
1. Press the Menu button. 
2. Press the Up/Down button to select the Format option. 
3. Press the Menu button. 
4. Press the Up/Down button to select either “Yes” or “No”. 
5. Press the Shutter button again to confirm your selection. 
6. A “Format OK” message will appear on the LCD once the format has completed. 
 
 
Installing PhoTags Express Software  
NOTE:  Before  attempting  to  install  the  software,  make  sure  that  you  do  not  have  the  camera’s  USB 
cable attached to your computer. This will affect the install process and can cause a failed installation 
of the camera software and drivers.  
In  order  to  install  the  Software  and  drivers  to  download  and  edit  the  photos  and  videos  captured  using  this 
camera, you need to install the CD installation disk. 
Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open. 
 
Warning: DO NOT PLUG YOUR CAMERA INTO THE USB PORT UNTIL THE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 
HAS BEEN COMPLETELY INSTALLED.  
						

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1. On the “Install your camera software” screen, select your camera model from the drop down list and 
click the “Install” button to install the PhoTags Express software. 
                 For more installation information click the “Read Me First!” button. 
 
2. On the “PhoTags Express" screen, click the “Next” button. 
                                                            
  
						

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3. Please review the license terms and click the “I Agree” button to continue. 
 
 
4. Let the “PhoTags Express” installer create the folder where the program will be installed to, and then 
click “Install”.  
  
						

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5. Please wait while the application is being installed on your computer. 
 
 
6. Once  the  application  has  been  installed  on  your  computer,  click  the  “Finish”  button  to  let  the 
“PhoTags Express” installer finish the installation program. 
  
						

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If  you  selected  the  option for  the  application  to  start  after pressing  the  Finish  button,  the  application  will 
automatically launch. 
If  not,  then  in  order  to  open  the application  you  need  to  double  click  on  the  Photags  Express  icon  on  the 
desktop. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7. The Welcome to Photags Express Product Registration screen will open. This screen will appear 
each time you open the application until you register. To register your product please click the 
“Register Online” button and fill out the online registration form (This requires an internet 
connection). 
Note:  In  order  to  complete  the  installation  process  you  are  required  to  register.  Registering  your 
product entitles you to discounts on upgrades as well as Free Customer Support.