Vivitar Vivicam I7 Users Manual

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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. 
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 button to scroll and select the ISO 
menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button 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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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 button to scroll and select the 
Metering menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button 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. 
 
 
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 button to scroll and select the 
Language menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu 
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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/T ime 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 button to scroll and select the 
Date/Time menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button 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 button to scroll and select the 
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3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button 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 button to scroll and select the Silent 
Mode menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button 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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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 button to scroll and select the Auto 
Power Off menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button 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. 
 
 
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. 
50Hz – UK, Europe and Australia 
60Hz – US, Canada and South America 
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the 
Frequency menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu 
options.  
4) Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 
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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) 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. 
NOTE: Restoring factory defaults or formatting the camera may result in the loss of 
data.  
Please ensure you have backed up your images before you attempt this. Note: Restoring factory defaults or formatting the player may result in the loss of data. Please ensure you have backed up all important files before you attempt 
this Note: Restoring factory defaults or formatting the player may result in the loss of data. Please ensure you have backed up all important files before you attempt this 
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the Format 
Memory Card menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the menu options. 
4) To exit without formatting the card, select “Cancel” and press the SET button. 
5) To proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET button. 
6) You will be asked to confirm the formatting of the memory card. 
7) Select “No” to exit without formatting. 
8) Select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin the format. 
The memory card will be completely formatted. 
 
 
 
 
 
   
						

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Firmware (Factory Default Settings) 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 button to scroll and select the 
Firmware 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 the resetting to the factory default settings. 
6) Select “No” to exit the menu and return to the previous mode without resetting 
to the default settings. 
7) Select “Yes” and press the SET button to proceed with the reset. 
You will then automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with 
the digital camera settings set to the Factory Default Settings. 
 
NOTE: After RESETTING to the default settings, it is recommended to select your 
system Language, Date/Time and ViviLink for Photos and Videos. If you do not, 
the next time your camera is powered on, you will be prompted to define those 
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PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE  
The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos that you’ve already taken 
with you camera. 
 When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by 
default.  
 Press the MODE button once to open the Playback Mode.  
 The latest captured image appears on the LCD screen. If there are no images 
stored, a message (No File) appears. 
 
 
VIEWING PHOTOS ON YOUR CAMERA 
1) Select your Photo: 
 Once in Playback Mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll 
through the images on your camera’s memory card until you find the image you 
would like to view. 
 Each captured image is displayed on the LCD screen.  
 Photos appear with a ‘JPG’ icon on the top left of the LCD screen.  
 
2) Zooming In/Out of your selected Photo: 
 Press the T / Zoom In button to Zoom In and magnify the selected photo.  
Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to navigate around the 
photo. 
 Press the W/Zoom Out button to Zoom Out of the selected photo. 
Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to navigate around the 
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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 from the thumbnails. 
1) Press the W/Zoom Out button. 
All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View. 
2) Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to scroll and select the 
image you wish to view. 
3) Press the SET button to enlarge the selected image full size. 
 
 
PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS 
Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function 
buttons.  
 
Quick Function Button Function 
  Left Displays the PREVIOUS image 
Up 
Views all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3, 5 or 10 
second intervals. To exit the Slide Show, press any 
button. 
 Right Displays the NEXT image 
    Down - 
 
Other 
 
W/Zoom out 
Opens Thumbnail View 
 To Navigate in the Thumbnail View: press the  
 UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons   
						

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 To select a JPG in the Thumbnail View: press the SET 
button 
SET 
 Opens the menu options for Photo Playback Mode 
 Saves your selected menu option 
 NOTE: To navigate through the Menus, use the  
 UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction control buttons. 
 
 
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) Select the photo you would like to delete. 
2) Press the SET button to open the menus for the Photo Playback mode. 
3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the Delete 
menu.