Vivitar Vivicam 620hd Users Manual

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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. 
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.  
						

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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. 
 
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 
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.  
						

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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. 
 
 
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.  
						

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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. 
 
 
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.  
  
						

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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. 
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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Photo 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. 
 
Viewing Photos on Your Camera 
1) Select your Photo: 
 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 image you would like to view. 
 Each captured image (video and photo) is displayed on the LCD screen.  
 Photos appear with a „JPG‟ icon on the top left of the LCD screen.  
 
2) Zooming In/Out of your selected Photo: 
 Press the UP / Zoom In button to Zoom In and magnify the selected photo.  
Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to navigate around the magnified 
photo. 
 Press the DOWN/Zoom Out button to Zoom Out of the selected photo. 
Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to navigate around the magnified 
photo. 
 
 
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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wish to view. 
3) Press the Shutter/OK button to enlarge the selected image full size. 
 
 
Photo 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  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  Saves your selected menu option 
   MENU 
 Opens the menu options for Photo 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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Photo Playback Mode Menus 
The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Playback Mode: 
 
 
 
Delete Menu  
While in the Playback Mode, you can delete captured pictures from your camera using the Delete 
menu. 
1) View the photo you would like to delete. 
2) Press the SET button to open the menus for the Photo Playback 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 the selected photo:  
Select “Delete Photo” and press Shutter/OK button. 
You will be asked to confirm the deletion of the photo. 
 If you would like to proceed with deleting the current image: select „Yes‟ and press the 
Shutter/OK button to confirm. The photo will be deleted and you will exit the menu and 
return to the Playback mode. 
 If you do not want to delete the current image, select „No‟ and press the Shutter/OK 
button. The photo will not be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the 
Playback mode. 
6) To delete all the images (videos and photos) you have saved on your SD Memory card: 
Select „Delete All‟ and press the Shutter/OK button. 
 If you would like to proceed with deleting all the videos and photos, select „Yes‟ and press 
the Shutter/OK button to confirm. 
All of your images will be permanently deleted. 
A blank „No Files Exist‟ screen will appear.  
Press the MODE button to exit the „No Files Exist‟ screen and return to Photo Capture 
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Remember: All images will be deleted except images that are Protected/Locked. To 
delete a locked image, first unlock the image, then select delete. 
 If you do not want to delete all of your videos and photos, select „No‟ and press the 
Shutter/OK button. All images will remain on your SD card and you will exit the menu 
and return to the Playback mode. 
 
Rotate Menu  
Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camera. 
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 Rotate 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) The selected picture will now appear rotated in the Playback mode. 
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. 
 
Crop Image Menu  
You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature. 
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 Crop Image 
menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN to highlight the Crop option. 
4) Press the Shutter/OK button to open the Crop option. 
5) The Crop window will open on the selected picture. 
6) Use the directional buttons to move the Crop box to define the desired crop area. 
7) Use the UP/Down Zoom buttons on the camera to enlarge or shrink the Crop box. 
8) When you are ready to crop, press the Shutter/OK button. 
9) When you see the cropped picture appear, press the Shutter/OK button again to save or 
press the MENU button to cancel and return to the previous menu. 
10) If you selected to save, the cropped picture will now be saved as a new picture to your  
						

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memory card. 
 
 
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 LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 
6) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
7) Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that 
image in the playback mode. Photos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol. 
8) Remember that you cannot delete or edit photos while they are locked. 
 
 
Print Photo Menu  
You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your camera directly to a 
Pictbridge compatible printer. 
1) Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print. 
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 Print This Photo 
menu. 
4) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
5) Press the Shutter/OK button when highlighting the “Print Photo” option to print the selected 
photo. 
6) You will be asked to connect the camera to the Pictbridge printer. 
7) Connect the USB cable provided in the package from the camera to the Pictbridge port of