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 camera ON.  
 After powering on, the camera emits a sound and the LED light turns on briefly. 
 The LCD screen turns on with your camera in Photo Capture mode to start. 
 
 
Powering the camera OFF 
While the camera is on, you can press the  Power button again at any point to turn your 
camera OFF.    
 A “Goodbye” screen appears and then the camera will power off completely.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
						

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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 the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to 
capture and enjoy clear quality photos. 
 
To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE 
button. 
 
 When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display  
 
 When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display  
 
 When in Playback Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
						

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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 want to use the Flash.  
To change the MACRO setting:  
 Slide the MACRO switch down to the Mountain icon. 
(See the section titled „Macro Menu‟ for more details.) 
 When MACRO is OFF, the mountain icon  appears on the LCD display. 
 
Flash Type Description 
  
Forced Off (Default) 
No Flash 
 No flash will appear. 
 Use this when you do not want to activate Flash. 
NOTE: A „Turn On Flash‟ message appears when the camera 
detects a need for flash. When this message appears, it is 
recommended to press the Flash/Up button and select one of the 
flash options: Auto Flash, Forced On 
A  
Auto Flash 
 
 When you want the camera to determine if Flash is needed, select 
Auto Flash.  
 The flash will automatically turn on according to the lighting 
conditions. 
 When the LED light stops blinking, the Flash is ready for use. 
NOTE: In some cameras, an initial flash appears to test your 
lighting conditions. If flash is needed, a second flash will appear 
upon taking the photo.    
						

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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 close range (30 
~ 40 cm). 
 
MACRO ON:  
To turn the Macro mode ON, slide the Macro Switch on the side of your camera UP to the flower 
icon.  
 When enabled, the Macro mode will allow your camera to focus on an object that is close to 
the camera.  
 The flower icon  will appear on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is ON.  
 
MACRO OFF: 
To turn the Macro mode OFF- 
 Slide the Macro Switch on the side of the camera DOWN to the mountain  icon.  
The mountain  icon will appear on the LCD display. 
 When Macro mode is off, images can be captured from 1.5m - ∞ (infinity). 
 
 
 
 
   
						

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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 picture.  
4) The picture will automatically be saved to the camera‟s internal memory or SD memory card.  
 
 
 
Note: When the internal memory is full, the LCD screen will display “Memory  Full! Insert  a  SD 
Memory  Card  to  Transfer  and  Take  More  Photos!” If  you  attempt  to  take photos  or videos 
when the camera‟s internal  memory  is  full,  the camera  will  beep  continuously. Please  download 
the test images to  your  computer using  the  Vivitar® Experience™ Image  Manager  software  as 
described  below  in  the  section  “Getting  Photos  and  Videos  from  your  Camera  to  Your 
Computer” as soon as possible or insert an SD memory card in order to take more images. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
						

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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 the Menu/OK button. 
4) Press the Up/Down button to select one of the following resolutions : 
(5M) 2592x1944 pixels 
(3M) 2048x1536 pixels 
(2M) 1920x1080 pixels  
(VGA) 640x480 pixels  
5) Press the Menu/OK button again to confirm your selection. 
6) The corresponding icon will appear on the top of the LCD screen. 
 
Note:  
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. 
 
 
Photo 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 see waves on the images taken by your camera. 
50Hz – UK, Europe and Australia 
60Hz – US, Canada and South America 
To set the photo frequency: 
1) Press the Menu/OK button. 
2) Press the Up/Down button to select the FREQUENCY option.   
						

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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 Up/Down button to select either: 
On: to activate and turn the anti-shake on. 
Off: to leave or turn the anti-shake off. 
5) Press the Menu/OK button to confirm. The Anti-shake icon appears on the top of the LCD 
screen. 
 
 
Language 
You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the 
Language menu. 
1) Press the Menu/OK button. 
2) Press the Up/Down button and select the LANGUAGE option. 
3) Press the Menu/OK button. 
4) Use the Up/Down button to select either: 
English, French, Portuguese or Spanish 
5) Press the Menu/OK button to confirm and save your choice.  
The camera menus and interface now appear in the language that you have selected. 
   
						

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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 tripod or 
place the camera on a flat and secure surface when you use the Self-Timer. 
1) Press the Down or Self Timer button. 
2) The  Self-Timer icon now appears instead of the camera icon on the top left corner of the 
LCD. 
3) Press the Shutter button. 
4) The camera begins to emit beeps and a 10 seconds countdown appears on the LCD 
accompanied by a flashing red LED light. 
5) At the end of the 10 seconds the camera automatically takes the picture.  
6) To use the Self Timer again, simply press the Shutter button once more. 
7) To exit the Self Timer mode press the Down or Self Timer button.  
8) The Self Timer icon on the top left corner of the LCD will disappear and the camera icon will 
reappear indicating that the camera is set back to the Camera mode. 
 
 
Deleting an Image 
 
Delete Last Photo Quickly  
In Photo Capture mode, you can quickly delete the last photo you have taken: 
1) Press the Right button.  
2) A „Delete File‟ message will appear on the LCD with a „Yes‟ or „No‟ option.  
The „No‟ option is selected by default. 
3) Press the Left button to choose the „Yes‟ option (this will be underscored) or press the right 
button to move back to the „No‟ option if you decide not to delete. 
4) Press the Menu/OK button to confirm. 
 
 
   
						

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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 display on the back of the camera to direct the 
camera at the scene you would like to capture. 
5) Press the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to better set the camera display if desired.  
6) Press the Shutter button on the top of the camera to START the video capture. 
7) A red, blinking icon appears at the top of the LCD indicating that the record is in progress. 
The elapsed time appears on the bottom right corner of the LCD. 
8) To STOP the video record, press the Shutter button again. 
9) The video will automatically be saved to the SD memory card. 
 
Note: 
 “Insert an SD Memory Card” will appear on the LCD screen as soon as you enter the Video 
mode if you have not inserted the SD Memory Card. 
 You can playback the AVI file by using Quick Time or Windows Media Player once it has been 
downloaded to your computer. 
 
 
Video Resolution 
The Video Resolution allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera. 
Keep in mind that images with a larger size will also take up more of your camera‟s memory.  
To set the video resolution: 
1) Press the Menu/OK button.