Vivitar Vivicam F133 Users Manual

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Computer System Requirements 
 
To be able to download photos and videos to your computer using the Vivitar Experience Image 
Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration: 
 
WINDOWS OS 
 Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 
 Pentium® 4 processor (or above)
 
 1 GB of RAM, with 250 MB of free hard disk space
 
 16-bit Color monitor, 1024 X 768 recommended screen...

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Powering the Camera On/Off 
 Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. If your camera 
comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use. 
 Make sure the SD Memory Card has been inserted properly into your camera.  
SD card up to 32GB needed. SD Card not included. 
Please see Initial Camera Setup for more information. 
 
 
Powering the Camera ON 
Press the  Power...

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Changing Camera Mode  
Your camera has three main modes: 
1) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera. 
2) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera. 
3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos 
you have already taken with your camera. 
 
 When the camera is first powered ON, the Photo Capture Mode will be active.  
 The icons that appear on...

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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 button to scroll between the various menus for 
the current mode.  
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu selection. 
4) Press the SET button to confirm and save the highlighted menu option. 
5) If the selection...

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Camera Options: Flash, Macro, Zoom, Display 
 
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. 
Important: When using Flash, stand between 8 to 10 feet away from the scene you would like to 
capture.  
Note: The MACRO mode must be turned OFF...

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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). 
 
Red Eye Reduction 
 Eliminates the red-eye effect in a photo caused by flash. 
 
 
 
Macro Options / 
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...

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NOTE: 
 The Macro mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the following features of your 
camera:   Flash, Face Detect, Smile Capture. 
 Not all cameras included these features. Refer to the ‘Camera Specifications’ section to 
view the features included with this camera. 
 
 
Digital Zoom Option  
You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom while capturing your photos 
and recording your videos. 
Press the T...

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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)   Press the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired. 
Note: The actual shape of the zoom buttons may vary per camera model. 
3)  Press the Shutter button to...

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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 Function 
  Left Scene Selection – Opens the Scene menu 
Up 
Flash Options – Toggles between the Flash options appearing on the LCD:  
No Flash, Force Flash On, Auto Flash, Red Eye Reduction 
 Right 
Delete – Opens the ‘Delete This Photo’ option and allows you to view and 
delete the last photo taken as...

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