Vivitar Vivicam 7028 Users Manual

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To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE 
button on the back of the camera. 
 
 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  
 
 
Navigating the Menus 
Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that 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 between the various menus for 
the current mode.  
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu selection. 
4) Press the SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. 
5) If the selection can be remembered by the camera, aselection icon will appear to the 
right of the selected menu option. Changes made to these options will remain as is until you 
decide to change them again at a later time. 
6) Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camera and 
do not display this icon when selected. 
7) At any time you can press the MODE button to exit the menus and return to the previous 
screen. 
  
						

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Photo Capture Mode 
The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. 
 
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)   Click the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired. 
Note: The actual shape of these buttons may vary per camera model. 
3) Click the Shutter button on the top of the camera to take the picture.  
4) The picture will automatically be saved to the memory or SD card. 
 
Taking a Self Portrait Picture 
You can also capture your photos using the flip screen which opens to 180 degrees. 
1) Before taking the photo, ensure that the Macro Switch on the side of the camera is up 
and in the ON position. The flower icon will appear on the LCD display. 
2) When you would like to quickly include yourself in the photo, simply flip the LCD display out 
and hold the camera steady facing towards you at arm‟s length (30~45cm). 
3) Make sure you can see yourself on the LCD screen. 
4) Look at the camera lens. 
5) Click the Shutter button to take the picture. It‟s as easy as twist and shoot! 
Note:  Self Portrait photos taken without Macro mode ON may not be properly focused. 
  
						

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Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons 
Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons:  
 
Button Icon appearing and Action 
  Left Scene Selection – Opens the Scene menu 
Up Flash Options – Toggles the Flash options appearing on the LCD 
 Right Delete – Allows you to delete the last photo taken 
  Down  ViviLink – Opens the ViviLink for Photos menu 
 
 
Hide/Show the LCD Icons 
The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired. 
1) Hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to hide the display of the icons on the screen. 
2) Press the MODE button again to redisplay the icons on the screen.  
 
Flash Options 
There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear on the Photo 
Capture Mode LCD screen in the sequence.  
To change the Flash mode, press the Up Quick Function button until you arrive at your desired 
settings. 
 
Note: The Macro mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the Flash.  
Slide the Macro Switch to the mountain icon. The icon will appear on the LCD display. 
  
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Forced Off (Default) Auto Flash Forced On Red Eye 
 
 
 
 
   
						

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Macro Switch / 
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 very close range. 
To turn the Macro mode ON, slide the Macro Switch up on the side of your camera to the flower 
 icon. When enabled, the Macro mode will allow your camera to focus on an object that is 
very close to the camera. The icon  will appear on the LCD and indicates that the Macro 
mode is on. 
To turn Macro mode OFF, slide the Macro Switch down on the side of the camera to the mountain 
 icon. The icon  will appear on the LCD. 
 
Note:  
 Using Flash and Face Detect:  
The Macro mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the following features of your 
camera:    Flash and Face Detect.  
Slide the Macro Switch to the mountain icon. The icon will appear on the LCD display. 
 Using the Self Portrait feature:  
The Macro mode must be turned ON when you would like to take a Self Portrait photo 
using the flip screen LCD display.  
Slide the Macro Switch up to the flower icon. The icon will appear on the LCD display.  
						

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Photo Capture Mode Menus 
The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode: 
 
  
						

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Scene Menu 
The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to 
your current environment. 
 
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 chosen menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET button to select 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. 
 
Image Resolution Menu 
The Image Resolution menu 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.  
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 chosen menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET button to select 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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Image Quality Menu  
The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your 
camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more 
memory on 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 chosen menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET button to select 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. 
 
Self-Timer Menu 
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 desired self-timer delay, press the shutter button on your camera 
and position yourself in front of the camera as desired. 
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 chosen menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET button to select 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.   
						

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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. 
 
Anti-Shake Menu 
The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera 
while capturing the image. 
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 chosen menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET button to select 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. 
 
Face Detect Menu  
The Face Detect feature when set to „On‟ allows the camera to use a subject‟s face as the basis 
for balancing the other colors and focus in the camera‟s display. This feature is meant to ensure 
that the color and focus of your pictures will be consistently sharp and high-quality. 
 
Note: To properly use the Face Detect option, please ensure the following: 
 Macro mode off - Face Detect will not work if the camera is in Macro mode. Push the Macro 
Switch on the side of the camera for the mountain    icon to appear on the LCD. 
 Anti-Shake - Ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to „On‟. The Anti-Shake option is „On‟ by 
default when you start using your camera and assists you in properly focusing the image. 
 Distance from the camera – The subject‟s face must be no further than 8 to 9 feet (3.5 
meters) from the camera and the face must cover at least 20% (1 / 5th) of the picture as „seen‟ 
on the LCD screen.  
						

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 Facing the camera - The face of the subject(s) you are photographing must be facing the 
camera and must hold the pose for at least 4 to 5 seconds until the green square(s) appears 
around the subject`s face. 
Face Detect will not work with a side shot of the subject`s head. 
 
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 chosen menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET button to select 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. 
 
Smile Capture Menu  
The Smile Capture feature when set to „On‟ allows the camera to automatically take a picture 
when it detects that a subject in the picture is smiling. 
Note: To properly use the Smile Capture feature, please ensure the following: 
 Macro mode off – Smile Capture will not work if the camera is in Macro mode. Select the 
Macro „Off‟ option in the Macro menu. The mountain  icon will appear on the LCD. 
 Anti-Shake - Ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to „On‟. The Anti-Shake option is „On‟ by 
default when you start using your camera and assists you in properly focusing the image. 
 Distance from the camera – The subject‟s face must cover a majority of the picture as „seen‟ 
on the LCD screen. 
 Facing the camera - The face of the subject(s) you are photographing must be facing the 
camera and must hold the pose for at least 4 to 5 seconds until the green square(s) appears 
around the subject`s face.   
						

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Once a smile is detected the camera will automatically take the picture. 
Smile Capture will not work with a side shot of the subject`s head. 
 
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 chosen menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET button to select 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. 
 
White Balance Menu 
The White Balance feature allows your camera to adjust the coloring of the captured images 
depending on the type of light source in the current environment.  
Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current environment will allow the 
camera to properly balance the colors in the images that are 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 chosen menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET button to select 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.