Vivitar Vivicam 5022 Users Manual

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2. Press the W button to zoom back out. 
 
Change Image Resolution 
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:  
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.  
						

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Setting Photo Frequency 
The photo mode allows to you to set the frequency before capturing the photos. Different regions of the world 
require different light frequencies.  
To set the photo frequency: 
1. Press the Menu/OK button. 
2. Press the Up/Down button to select the FREQUENCY option. 
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 
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 even without the use of a 
tripod. 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.  
						

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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 change the language setting on your Digital Camera 
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 selected. 
 
Macro/Far shooting  
The camera has the function that allows you to capture objects at very near (up to 80 cm) or very far distances 
per your request.  
1. Slide the Macro/Far switch on the left side of the camera to the  position. 
2. The icon  will appear on the LCD screen and indicates that the macro shooting is on.  
						

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3. For far shooting slide the Macro/Far switch to the  position. 
4. The icon  appears on the LCD screen to indicate that the far shooting is on. 
The mountain setting gives you maximum depth-of-field you can possibly get with the lens you are using. You 
now can have the overhead branch in focus as well as the mountains in focus - and everything in between! 
 
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 or place the camera on a 
flat and secure surface when you use the self-timer. 
1. Press the Down or Timer button. 
2. The timer icon  will now appear instead of the camera icon on the top left corner of the LCD. 
3. Press the Shutter button. 
4. The camera will begin 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 will automatically take 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 Timer button.  
8. The  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. 
  
						

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Self Timer shortcut button 
1. You can activate the Self Timer by simply pressing the SelfTimer/ Down button. 
2. The camera icon on the top left corner of the LCD will change to the Self Timer icon. 
3. Position the camera. 
4. Press the Shutter button and the 10 second self timer countdown will begin. 
 
Delete last photo quickly  
In camera 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. 
 
 
 
Video Mode 
The Video Mode allows you to shoot high quality AVI movies. In order to use this mode an SD card needs to be 
inserted into the camera.  
						

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1. Insert a compatible SD memory card. 
2. Power on your camera. 
3. Press the MODE button. 
4. The Video icon    now appears in the top left corner of the LCD. 
5. Press the Shutter button to start shooting the video. The elapsed time appears on the bottom right corner 
of the LCD. 
6. Press the Shutter button to stop the recording. The video will be saved as an AVI file on the memory card. 
Note: 
1. “Insert an SD Memory Card” will appear on the LCD screen as soon as you enter the Video mode. 
2. You  can  playback  the  AVI  file by  using  Quick Time  or Windows Media  Player once  it  has  been 
downloaded to your computer. 
 
Setting Video Resolution 
The video mode allows to you to set the resolution size before capturing the video. The higher the resolution, 
the better the quality of the video taken. Recording time for higher resolutions is less than for lower resolution. 
To set the video resolution: 
1. Press the Menu/OK button. 
2. Press the Up/Down button to select the RESOLUTION option. 
3. Press the Menu/OK button again. 
4. Press the Up/Down button to select either:  
						

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     640 VGA (Higher resolution)  
     320 QVGA (Lower resolution) 
5. Press the Menu/OK button to confirm. 
Note: By default the video resolution is the higher 640 VGA. 
 
Language 
You can change the language setting on your Digital Camera 
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 selected. 
 
Playback Mode 
You can preview your photos in this mode. 
1. Power on your camera. 
2. Press the MODE button to enter the Playback Mode. 
3. An icon  will appear on the upper left corner of the LCD.  
4. Press the MODE button to exit and revert back to the Camera or Video modes.  
						

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Note: “NO FILE” will appear on the LCD when there are no photos or videos in your camera.  
 
Preview photos 
In playback mode press the Right/Left buttons to select and view your photos and videos taken. “JPG” will 
appear on the LCD if you selected a photo. The resolution icon of the photo will appear on the bottom left 
corner of the LCD for each photo. “AVI” will appear on the LCD when you select an AVI video file. 
 
Playback AVI files 
In the playback mode 
1. Select an AVI file in your SD memory card by pressing the Right/Left button. 
2. Press the Menu/OK button. 
 
 
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/OK 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 Menu/OK button 
4. Depending on the Delete option selected press the Up/Down button to select either “Yes” or “No”. 
5. Press the Menu/OK button again to confirm your choice. If you choose “Yes” the currect file is deleted  
						

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forever. This action is irreversible. 
 
Print your photos 
Your camera supports the PictBridge printing function that allows you to print photos any time directly from 
your camera to the compatible printer.  
1. Select a photo you want to print out by pressing Left/Right button. 
2. Press the Menu/OK button. 
3. Press the Up/Down button to select Print. 
4. Press the Menu/OK button. 
5. Press the Up/Down button to select “Yes”. 
6. Press the Menu/OK button again. A “Please connect DSC to printer” message will appear on the LCD. 
7. Now you can connect your camera to the PictBridge compatible printer for printing. 
8. Press the “Shutter” button to start printing the selected photo. 
 
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. 
In the playback mode: 
1. Press the Menu/OK button. 
2. Press the Up/Down button to select the FORMAT option. 
3. Press the Menu/OK 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. 
  
						

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Install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software  
Warning: Do not plug your camera into the computer until the software installation is complete. 
You  must  be  connected  to  the  internet  to  install  and  run  the  Vivitar  Experience  Image  Manager 
software. 
1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically 
open.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2. On PC: The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Installer window appears. If the window does not 
appear, open the application‟s CD/DVD drive and click on “Setup.bat” to launch the installer.