Vivitar Vivicam 8027 Users Manual

							ViviCam 8027 Digital Camera  
User’s Manual 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Table of Contents 
 
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................2 
Key Features ................................................................................................................................................2 
What your camera package includes ............................................................................................................3 
Computer System Requirements for Windows XP ........................................................................................3 
Computer System Requirements for Windows Vista .....................................................................................4 
Computer System Requirements for Macintosh ............................................................................................4 
A Quick Look at Your Camera.......................................................................................................................5 
Preparing Your Camera for Use ....................................................................................................................6 
Install lithium battery .....................................................................................................................................6 
Installing SD Memory Card ...........................................................................................................................7 
How to hold your camera correctly when capturing images ..........................................................................9 
Starting Your Digital Camera ....................................................................................................................... 10 
Camera Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 11 
Video Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 32 
Playback Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 35 
Install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software .............................................................................. 46 
Connect your camera to the computer ........................................................................................................ 48 
Get photos and videos from your camera to your computer ........................................................................ 49 
Get started! ................................................................................................................................................ 50 
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows) ............................................. 51 
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) ........................................... 51 
Maintenance of Your Digital Camera .......................................................................................................... 52 
Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................................. 52 
Appendix A: Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................... 54 
Appendix B: Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................... 55  
						

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Introduction 
Thank  you  for  purchasing the  ViviCam  8027  8.1  Mega-Pixel Digital  Camera with  Auto  Focus  Zoom  Lens. 
Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your camera. 
Your digital camera can also be used as a removable disk when an SD card of up to 8GB is inserted into the 
camera.  
Vivitar makes capturing those special moments so easy. It enriches your life. 
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera. 
 
 
Key Features 
 Digital Video resolutions-640x480 Pixels (VGA), 320x240 Pixels (QVGA). 
 8.1 mega pixels camera with choice of 6 digital camera resolutions -  
(8M) 3264x2448pixels, (7M HD) 3648x2048 pixels, (5M) 2592x1944 pixels, (3M) 2048x1536 pixels, (2M 
HD) 1920x1080 pixels and (VGA) 640x480 pixels. 
 2.4 inch TFT LCD  
 3x Optical Zoom Function 
 8x Digital Zoom Function 
 Anti-Shake  
 Face Detect 
 SD memory card slot compatible with memory card up to 8GB. 
 Built in Flash 
 Vivitar Experience Image Manager software for uploading and managing photos and videos to or from 
the most popular photo sharing and social network websites. 
  
						

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What your camera package includes 
 Digital Camera 
 Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD 
 USB cable 
 Quick Start Guide 
 Strap  
 
Computer System Requirements for Windows XP 
To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration: 
 Pentium 4 processor or above with Windows XP service pack 2 
 512 MB RAM, with 100MB of free disk space 
 1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution  
 16-bit color or higher display adaptor 
 CD-ROM Drive 
 QuickTime 6 or higher  
 Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher 
 Windows Media Player 10 or higher 
 Internet connection required 
 
 
 
  
						

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Computer System Requirements for Windows Vista 
To be able to download photos and videos to your PC you will need the following minimum configuration: 
 Windows Vista 
 800MHz processor and 512 MB of system memory 
 20GB hard drive with at least 15GB of available space 
 Support for Super VGA graphics 
 Available USB Interface  
 CD-ROM drive 
 QuickTime 6 or higher  
 Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher 
 Internet connection required 
 
Computer System Requirements for Macintosh 
 
 Macintosh with Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.4.6 or later 
 256 MB RAM, 100 MB free disk space 
 Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor 
 QuickTime 6 or higher 
 Internet connection required   
 
 
  
						

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A Quick Look at Your Camera 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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Preparing Your Camera for Use 
Install lithium battery 
Your digital camera needs a lithium Li-ion battery in order to operate. The battery is found separately in the 
packaging. To install it correctly see the diagram below: 
1. Slide and open the battery door on the bottom of the camera. 
              
 
2. Insert the battery correctly with the correct polarity facing up.  
3. Use the battery clip found in the battery compartment to make sure that the battery is sitting firmly. 
4. Close the battery door. 
5. On powering on your camera the battery icon will appear on the bottom right of the LCD screen.  
						

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      Full battery power   Medium battery power    Low battery power                        
Note:  
1. A  “Low  battery” message will flash on  the  LCD  when the battery power is insufficient.  Shortly 
thereafter your camera will power off. 
2. Please remove your battery when you don’t intend to use your camera for a long time. 
3. The test photo taken with the camera should be downloaded otherwise they will be lost when the 
camera loses power and turns off or when the battery door is opened to replace the battery. 
4. In order to charge your lithium battery, make sure the battery is inserted correctly and then 
connect your camera to an on and running PC with the USB cable provided. The red LED 
situated above the T/W Zoom buttons will light up indicating that your camera is in charging 
mode. The LED will switch off when your camera is fully charged. 
 
 
Installing SD Memory Card 
Your camera has a memory card slot that enables you to insert any “SD” compatible memory card up to 8GB. 
An SD memory card is needed for normal use. Adding a memory card will allow you to increase the capacity 
of your camera before you have to transfer photos and videos to your PC. 
 
1. Locate the Memory Card slot within the battery compartment. 
2. Insert the Memory card into the slot in the correct direction.   
						

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3. Push  the  card  in  until  you  feel  it “click” into  position. The  top  of  the  card  should  be  flushed  with  the 
surface of the camera. An SD icon will appear on the LCD screen after you turn on your camera. 
4. Once the external memory card is inserted into the camera all the images taken with the camera will be 
stored on the card. 
 
Note:  
1. Limited  internal  memory  is  provided  for one  test  photo.  The photo will be  deleted  when the camera`s 
power is turned off or if the battery is removed. Please download the photos before powering off.  
2. An external memory card is required for normal use. Your camera supports any compatible SD memory 
card (up to 8GB). 
3. Formatting will delete all data on the SD memory card including protected data.  
						

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4. Don’t remove the SD card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable. 
5. When  your  card  is  full,  download the  media  on  the  SD  card to  your  PC and  delete  the  photos  and 
videos from it in order to continue using your camera to capture more high quality photos and videos 
 
How to hold your camera correctly when capturing images 
Turning on the Power button will activate the lens to open out like a periscope. 
Hold the camera steady and correctly as shown in the diagram below. 
Note:  Do not touch or move the lens once it opens and in use. This will cause damage to the        
camera.