Vivitar Vivicam 7028 Users Manual

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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 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) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the 
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 
 
Multi SnapShots Menu  
When enabled, the Multi SnapShots feature allows you to take five rapid snapshots in a row with 
a single click of the shutter button.  
This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or 
other scenes with quick movements. 
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 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 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. 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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. 
 
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  
						

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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 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. 
 
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 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) 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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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 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) 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 chosen menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 
4) Highlight the “Date Setup” menu option.  
5) Press the SET button to select the desired option. 
6) The Date Setup submenu will open. 
7) Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT navigation buttons. For each field in 
the menu, use the UP and DOWN navigation buttons to set the time and date. 
8) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous screen.  
  
						

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Silent Mode Menu  
You have the option of activating the camera‟s silent mode to disable all of the sound effects that 
the camera emits when performing camera functions. 
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) 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 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 powered 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 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) 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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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 waves on the images taken 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 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) 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 chosen menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options. While 
scrolling down the selected option will be highlighted.  
4) If you would like to proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET button. 
5) You will be asked to confirm your wish to format your memory card.  
						

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6) Select “No” to exit without formatting. 
7) Select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin the format. 
8) The memory card will be completely formatted. 
9) A message will appear confirming that your memory card has been formatted clean. 
 
Firmware 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 chosen 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 your wish to restore all of the factory settings. 
6) Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin the 
format. 
7) The camera will be reset.  
8) A message will appear indicating that the settings have been reset successfully. 
 
 
Photo Playback Mode  
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 playback mode will allow you to review 
and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. 
 
Viewing Photos on Your Camera 
Once in the Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the 
images on your camera‟s memory card. Photos appear with a   icon on the top left of the 
LCD screen. 
  
						

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Zooming In/Out on a Photo 
Press the T / Zoom In button to zoom in on a photo on your camera. Use the direction buttons to 
navigate around the photo. 
Press the W/Zoom Out button to zoom out on a photo on your camera.  
 
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 normally from the thumbnails. 
 
1) Press the W/Zoom Out button 
2) All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View. 
3) Use the direction buttons to scroll and select the image you wish to view. 
4) Press the SET button to enlarge the image full size. 
 
Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons 
Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.  
 
Button Action 
  Left Displays the PREVIOUS image 
Up Views all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3, 5 or 10 second intervals 
 Right Displays the NEXT image 
  Down  Opens the ViviLink for Photos menu  
 
  
						

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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 pictures from your camera through the Delete menu. 
1) Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select the image you would like to delete. 
2) Press the SET button to open the menus. 
3) Scroll to the Delete Menu. 
4) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
5) To delete this one photo, select “Delete This Photo” 
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 the desired option. 
8) You will be asked to confirm your selection. 
9) The photos 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 chosen menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.