Vivitar Vivicam F124 Users Manual

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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 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 Image Quality 
menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET 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) 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.  
						

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2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Self-Timer menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET 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) 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 SET 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 SET 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) 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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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.  
To turn MACRO Mode OFF: Push the Macro Switch on the side of the camera down 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. 
 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 Face Detect 
menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET 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) 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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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 White Balance 
menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET 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) 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 SET 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 SET 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.  
						

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Multi SnapShots Menu  
When enabled, the Multi SnapShots feature allows you to take six 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 Multi SnapShots 
menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET 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) 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 SET 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 SET 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) 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 Light Exposure 
menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET 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) 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.  
						

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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 ISO menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET 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) 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 
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 Metering menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET 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 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 Language menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET 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 
 
  
						

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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 Date/Time menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET 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. 
 
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 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 SET 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 SET 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.  
						

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3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET 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. 
 
 
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 Auto Power Off menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET 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.