Vivitar Vivicam 5019 Users Manual

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Powering the Camera On/Off 
 Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. If your camera 
comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use. 
 Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera.  
(SD card up to 32GB - SD Card not included) 
Please see Initial Camera Setup for more information. 
 
 
Powering the camera ON 
Press the  Power button to turn your...

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Changing Camera Mode  
Your camera has three main modes: 
1) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera. 
2) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera. 
3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos 
you have already taken with your camera. 
 
 When the camera is first powered ON, the Photo Capture Mode will be active.  
 The icons that appear on...

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Camera Options: Flash, Macro, Zoom 
 
Flash Options 
There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear on the Photo 
Capture Mode LCD screen in sequence.  
To change the Flash mode, press the UP Quick Function button until you arrive at your desired 
settings. 
Important: When using Flash, stand between 8 to 10 feet away from the scene you would like to 
capture.  
Note: The MACRO mode must be turned OFF when you...

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Forced On 
 The flash is enabled for each photo.  
NOTE: If you use this option in a well lit environment, your photo 
may be appear too bright/light (overexposed). 
 
Red Eye Reduction 
 Eliminates the red-eye effect in a photo caused by flash. 
 
 
 
Macro Options / 
Your camera contains a Macro Switch that allows you to manually enable or disable the Macro 
mode on your camera. While using the Macro mode, you can capture images at...

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NOTE: 
 The Macro mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the following features of your 
camera:   Flash. 
 
 
 
Digital Zoom Option  
You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom while capturing your photos 
and recording your videos. 
Press the T  button to zoom in on the object and press the W  button to zoom back 
out.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

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Photo Capture Mode 
The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. 
This is the default mode when your camera is first powered on. 
 
 
Taking a Picture 
 
1) While 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) Press the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired. 
3) Press the Shutter button to take the...

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Image Resolution 
The Image Resolution 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. 
The default setting is 3M if no SD card is inserted. For higher resolution image changing please 
insert a SD memory card first. 
1) Press the Menu/OK button. 
2) Press the Up/Down button to select the RESOLUTION option. 
3) Press...

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3) Press the Menu/OK button again. 
4) Press the Up/Down button to select either: 
50 HZ 
60 HZ 
5) Press the Menu/OK button to confirm. 
 
 
Anti-Shake Function 
The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera 
while capturing the image. 
To set this function: 
1) Press the Menu/OK button. 
2) Press the Up/Down button and select the ANTI-SHAKE option. 
3) Press the Menu/OK button. 
4) Use the...

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Self Timer 
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 would also like to be in the 
picture yourself. Just set the Self Timer delay, press the Shutter button on your camera and 
position yourself in front of the camera as desired. It is recommended that you use a...

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Video Capture Mode 
The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos, recorded with audio, using your Vivitar® 
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. 
 
 
Taking a Video 
1) Insert a compatible SD Memory card. 
2) Power on your camera. 
3) Press the MODE button once. 
4) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD...