Vivitar Vivicam 7399 Users Manual

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enjoy clear quality photos. 
 
To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE 
button on the back of the camera to switch between the Photo Capture Mode and the Video 
Capture Mode. 
To view the Playback Mode, press the Playback button. 
 
 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 MENU 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 OK button to select and save 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 MENU 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 Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired. 
3) Click the Shutter button to take the picture.  
4) The picture will automatically be saved to the memory or SD card.  
 
 
Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons 
Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons:  
Quick Function Button Action 
  Left 
Self-Timer – Sets a delay from the time the Shutter button is 
pressed to the time the image is captured. 
DISPLAY / Up 
Display OFF/ON: Hides or Shows the LCD Icons 
Screen OFF: LCD screen turns blank to save battery power while 
camera is remains on. 
Right Flash Options – Toggles the Flash options appearing on the LCD 
  MODE/Down Toggles between the Photo Capture and Video Capture Modes 
Other  
 
Opens the Playback Mode - Previews your captured images. (Also 
exits the Playback Mode.) 
MENU 
Opens the menu options for Photo Capture Mode 
Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the Left, Up, Right, and Down 
directions control buttons. 
OK Saves your selected Menu option. 
 
   
						

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Flash Options 
There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear on the Photo 
Capture Mode LCD screen in 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 to turn Macro mode OFF. 
  
Flash Type Description 
  
Forced Off (Default) 
 No flash will appear. 
 Use this when you do not want to activate Flash. 
A  
Auto Flash 
 
 When you want the camera to determine if Flash is needed, select 
Auto Flash.  
 The flash will automatically turn on according to the lighting 
conditions. 
 Note: An initial flash appears to test your lighting conditions. If 
flash is needed, a second flash will appear upon taking the photo. 
  
Forced On 
 The flash is enabled for each photo.  
 Note: If you use this option in a well lit environment, your photo 
may be appear too bright/light (overexposed). 
 
 
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 close range (30 
~ 45 cm). 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 close to the camera. The flower icon  will appear on the LCD and indicates that the 
Macro mode is ON. The Macro Light will also be lit, indicating the Macro feature is ON. 
To turn Macro mode OFF, slide the Macro Switch down on the side of the camera to the mountain 
 icon. When Macro mode is off, images can be captured from 1.5m - infinity.    
						

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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. 
 
NOTE:  When selecting the HIGH SENSITIVITY Option, by default the camera switches off the 
FLASH automatically (if it‟s ON) to optimize the picture quality. If however, you would like to 
override it and manually turn ON the flash – you can do so. 
 
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 Scene menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the 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 MENU 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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Image Resolution 
menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option. 
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.     
						

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6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 
7) Press the MENU 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 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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Image Quality 
menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the 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 MENU 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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Self-Timer menu.   
						

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3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the 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 MENU 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. 
 
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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Anti-Shake menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the 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 MENU 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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.   
						

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2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the White Balance 
menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the 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 MENU 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. 
 
Color Effect Menu 
You can choose to add a color effect to the images 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 Color Effect 
menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the 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 MENU 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.   
						

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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 Multi SnapShots 
menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the 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 MENU 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 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 MENU 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 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 MENU 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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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 MENU 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 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 MENU 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 OK button to select and save the desired option.