Vivitar Vivicam 620hd Users Manual

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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. 
 
 
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 MENU 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 Shutter/OK 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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Metering Menu  
The Metering setting will affect how your camera focuses when capturing an image. Depending 
on your selection, the camera will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas in the display 
and adjust the image color and lighting accordingly. 
Center – Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but giving greater weight to the 
subject in the center 
Multi – Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into 
several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness, 
background, direct light and scenes 
Spot – Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure 
on the subject in the center of the monitor. 
1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Metering menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the Shutter/OK 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 MENU 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 Shutter/OK button to select and save the desired option.  
						

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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. 
 
 
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 MENU 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 Shutter/OK 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 MENU 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  
						

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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.  
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 Shutter/OK 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. 
 
 
Silent Mode Menu  
You have the option of activating the camera‟s Silent mode to disable all of the sound effects 
(except for beeps heard during the Self-Timer countdown) that the camera emits when 
performing camera functions. 
1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Silent Mode 
menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the Shutter/OK 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. 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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Auto 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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Auto Off menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the Shutter/OK 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 
1) Press the MENU 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 Shutter/OK 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.    
						

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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 SD 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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Format SD 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 Shutter/OK button. 
5) To proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the Shutter/OK button. 
6) You will be asked to confirm the formatting of the memory card. 
 Select “No” to exit without formatting. 
 Select “Yes” and press the Shutter/OK button to begin. 
The memory card will be completely formatted. 
 
 
TV Setup Menu  
TV Mode allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on 
your television.  
NTSC – television and video standard used in America, Canada 
PAL – television and video standard used in Europe 
1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the TV Setup menu.  
						

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3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the Shutter/OK 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. 
 
 
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 MENU 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 Shutter/OK button to reset the camera to the factory default settings. 
5) You will be asked to confirm the resetting to the factory default settings. 
6) Select “No” to exit the menu and return to the previous mode without resetting to the default 
settings. 
 Select “Yes” and press the Shutter/OK 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 and Date/Time. 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 Video 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/OK button to START playing the video. 
 Press the LEFT 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 Shutter/OK 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  DOWN/Zoom Out button 
All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View. 
Videos appear with a „V‟ on the left corner of the thumbnail.  
						

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2) Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to scroll and select the image you 
wish to view. 
3) Press the Shutter/OK 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  
 Pauses and continues the Video Playback 
     UP Navigates in the Thumbnail View 
  RIGHT Displays the NEXT image 
   DOWN 
Opens Thumbnail View 
 To Navigate and select an image in the Thumbnail View: 
press the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons 
 To view an image, press the Shutter/OK button to enlarge 
the selected Thumbnail image 
 
 
Other 
 
   Shutter/OK  Starts and stops your Video Playback 
 Saves your selected menu option 
   MENU 
 Opens the menu options for Video Playback Mode 
Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the 
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT directions control buttons. 
   MODE 
 Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture 
Mode and Playback Mode 
 Exits the menu screen 
 
 
  
						

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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 MENU 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 Video”. 
6) To delete all the images (including all unlocked photos and videos) on your camera‟s 
memory card, select “Delete All”. 
7) Press the Shutter/OK 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. 
 
Protect/Lock Menu  
Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion 
or alteration being made to the files. 
1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Protect/Lock menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the Shutter/OK button to select and save the desired option. 
5) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
6) Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that 
image in the playback mode. Videos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol. 
7) Remember that you cannot delete locked videos.