Vivitar Vivicam 5118v2 Users Manual

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8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 
9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the 
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 
 
 
Color Effect Menu  
You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera.  
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Color Effect 
menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.  
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the 
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 
 
 
Image Sharpness Menu  
You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera. The sharpness level 
dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct. 
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Image Sharpness 
menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.   
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.  
						

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8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen  
9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the 
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 
 
 
Light Exposure Menu  
The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera‟s lens. 
This setting should be adjusted when the environment is lighter or darker than normal.  
 
When the environment has more light than is needed, reduce the exposure setting (by using the 
negative - count) to reduce the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera. 
 
If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the exposure setting (by using 
the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera. 
 
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Light Exposure menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.   
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 
9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the 
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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ISO Menu  
The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camera has to light in the 
surrounding environment. When the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camera will 
be more sensitive to light and allow you to capture images in lower-light situations. The higher 
sensitivity to light however, may reduce the quality of the images that are taken. 
When the ISO is reduced, the image sensor in your camera will be less sensitive to light and will 
optimize the image quality in environments with bright lighting. 
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the ISO menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.   
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.  
9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the 
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 
 
 
Language Menu  
You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the 
Language menu. 
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Language menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.   
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.  
						

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8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the 
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 
 
 
Date/Time Menu 
When you capture an image with your camera, the image will include a time stamp with the date 
and time that the image was taken. 
The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camera‟s date and time as desired. You can also 
disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camera. 
On – The timestamp will appear on photos taken 
Off – The date stamp will not appear on photos taken 
 
To Enable/Disable the Timestamp:  
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Date/Time menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.  
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the 
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 
 
 
To Set the Date and Time: 
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Date/Time menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the “Date Setup” menu option 
then press the SET button to select the option. 
4) The “Date Setup” submenu will open. 
5) Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT navigation buttons.   
						

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6) For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN navigation buttons to set the date and 
time. 
7) When you have finished setting the date and time, press the SET button to save your 
settings and return to the previous mode. 
8) Press the MODE button to exit the menu without saving your settings and return to your 
previous screen. 
 
 
Auto Power Off Menu  
You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camera‟s battery life. The 
designated time represents when your camera will automatically power off.  
When the camera sits idle for the designated period of time, the camera will shut off completely 
and will need to be turned on again with the power button before the next use. 
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Auto Power Off menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the 
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 
 
Frequency Menu  
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 flickering or waves on the images taken by 
your camera. 
50Hz – UK, Europe and Australia 
60Hz – US, Canada and South America  
						

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1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Frequency menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 
4) Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.   
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the 
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 
 
 
Format Memory Card Menu  
You can use the Format Memory Card menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your 
camera‟s memory card.  
Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on 
your camera’s memory card.  
This option will delete all of the content at one time. If you would like to delete individual images, 
use the delete menu in the camera‟s Playback mode. 
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Format Memory 
Card menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options. 
4) To exit without formatting the card, select „Cancel‟ and press the SET button. 
5) To proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET button. 
You will be asked to confirm the formatting of the memory card. 
 Select “No” to exit without formatting. 
 Select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin. 
The memory card will be completely formatted. 
 
  
						

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Firmware (Factory Default Settings) Menu  
Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to 
the Factory Default Settings. 
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Firmware menu. 
3) The “Default Setting” is selected. 
4) Press the SET button to reset the camera to the factory default settings. 
5) You will be asked to confirm the resetting to the factory default settings. 
 Select “No” to exit the menu and return to the previous mode without resetting to the 
default settings. 
 Select “Yes” and press the SET button to proceed with the reset. 
You will then automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital 
camera settings set to the Factory Default Settings. 
 
Note: After RESETTING to the default settings, it is recommended to select your system 
Language, Date/Time and ViviLink for Photos and Videos. If you do not, the next time your 
camera is powered on, you will be prompted to define those settings. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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Video Playback Mode 
The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken 
with you camera. 
 When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default.  
 Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode.  
 The latest captured image appears on the LCD screen. If there are no images stored, a 
message (No File) appears. 
 
 
 
Playing Videos on Your Camera 
1) Select your Video: 
 Once in Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the 
images on your camera‟s memory card until you find the video you would like to view. 
 Each captured image (video and photo) is displayed on the LCD screen.  
 Videos appear with an „AVI‟ icon on the top left of the LCD screen.  
2) Play your selected video: 
 Press the Shutter button to START playing the video. 
 Press the Shutter button again to PAUSE the video and to continue playing and pausing 
as needed. 
 To fully STOP the video and restore the icons to the LCD, press the UP button. 
 While the Video is playing all the icons on the top section of the LCD disappear. 
 
 
Thumbnail View 
Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View. 
The images on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction 
buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails. 
1) Press the W/Zoom Out button 
All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View. 
2) Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to scroll and select the image you 
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3) Press the SET button to enlarge the image full size. 
4) Once the selected video is full size you can play and view the video. 
 
 
Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons 
Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.  
 
Quick Function Button Function 
  Left Displays the PREVIOUS image 
Up STOPS a playing video 
 Right Displays the NEXT image 
  Down  ViviLink - Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu 
 
 
Other 
 
 Shutter PLAYS and PAUSES a playing video 
W/Zoom out 
Opens Thumbnail View 
 To Navigate in the Thumbnail View: press the UP / DOWN / LEFT / 
RIGHT direction buttons 
 To select a JPG in the Thumbnail View: press the SET button 
SET 
 Opens the menu options for Photo Playback Mode 
 Saves your selected menu option 
Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT 
directions control buttons. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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Video Playback Mode Menus 
The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Playback Mode: 
 
 
 
Delete Menu  
While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your camera through the delete menu. 
1) View the image you would like to delete. 
2) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 
3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Delete menu. 
4) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
5) To delete this one video, select “Delete This Video”. 
6) To delete all the images (including all unlocked photos and videos) on your camera‟s 
memory card, select “Delete All Images”. 
7) Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 
8) You will be asked to confirm your selection. 
9) The videos will be deleted as desired. 
 
 
ViviLink Menu  
The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟s photos and videos 
to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager 
application.  
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the ViviLink menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET button to select and save the desired option.