Vivitar Vivicam I7 Users Manual

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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. 
 
 
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 button to scroll and select the Color 
Effect 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. 
 
 
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 button to scroll and select the Image 
Sharpness 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.   
						

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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 button to scroll and select the Light 
Exposure 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. 
 
 
 
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 
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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. 
 
 
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 
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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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 
Date/Time menu. 
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 
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8) Press the MODE button to exit the menu without saving your settings and return 
to your previous screen. 
 
 
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 turned 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 flickering or 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.   
						

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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. 
 
 
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. 
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. 
 Select “No” to exit without formatting. 
 Select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin. 
The memory card will be completely formatted. 
 
 
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.   
						

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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) If you would like to proceed with the reset, select “Yes” and press the SET button 
to confirm. 
The settings will be reset. 
You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the 
digital camera settings set to the Factory Default Settings. 
7) If you would like to exit the format, select “No” and press the SET button. 
You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode. 
 
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 settings. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
						

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VIDEO PLAYBACK MODE 
The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you’ve 
already taken with your camera. 
 When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by 
default.  
 Press the MODE button twice 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. 
 
 
PLAYING VIDEOS ON YOUR CAMERA 
1) Select your Video: 
 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 video 
you would like to view. 
 Each captured image (video and photo) is displayed on the LCD screen.  
 Videos appear with an ‘AVI’ icon on the top left of the LCD screen.  
2) Play your selected video: 
 Press the Shutter button to START playing the video. 
 Press the Shutter button again to PAUSE the video and to continue playing and 
pausing as needed. 
 To fully STOP the video and restore the icons to the LCD, press the UP button. 
 While the Video is playing all the icons on the top section of the LCD disappear. 
 
 
 
 
   
						

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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 
2) All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View. 
3) Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to scroll and select the 
image you wish to view. 
4) Press the SET button to enlarge the image full size. 
5) Once the selected video is full size you can play and view the video. 
 
 
VIDEO 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 STOPS a playing video 
 Right Displays the NEXT image 
  Down  V iviLink - Opens the V iviLink for V ideos menu 
 
    
						

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Other 
 Shutter PLAYS and PAUSES a playing video 
W/Zoom out 
Opens Thumbnail View 
 To Navigate in the Thumbnail View: press the UP / DOWN 
/ LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons 
 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. 
 
 
VIDEO PLAYBACK MODE MENUS 
The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Video Playback Mode: 
 
 
 
Delete Menu  
While in the Playback Mode, you can delete videos from your camera through the 
Delete menu. 
1) View the video you would like to delete. 
2) Press the SET button to open the menus for the Video Playback mode. 
3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Delete