Vivitar Vivicam S029 Users Manual

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Initial Camera Setup 
When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial 
camera setup.  
 
Powering the Camera ON 
1) Make sure the battery has been inserted properly and fully recharged. 
The battery must be inserted all the way. The battery latch should cover the battery if inserted 
correctly. 
 
 
NOTE: 
 Some features, such as Flash, will not work if the battery power level is low. 
 When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camera will 
automatically turn off a few seconds later.  
 The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below:  
  Full battery power          Medium battery power      Low battery power  
    
						

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2) Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. 
 
Make sure the SD card has been properly inserted into your camera. (SD card not included.) 
To properly insert the SD Card:  
Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera (see SD icon by the SD 
card slot). Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD card 
has been inserted correctly. 
NOTE:  
 After the camera is powered on, an SD icon will appear on the LCD display. If you do 
not see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly. 
 Make sure the SD card is not locked (check the lock switch on the side 
of the SD card). If the SD card is locked this will prevent the camera from 
saving captured photos to the SD card. 
3) Press the POWER  button to turn on the camera. 
 
 
Setting the Camera Language 
1) You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu 
will appear. Select the language of your choice and press the SET button to confirm the 
selection. 
2) After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial 
camera setup. A message will appear: “Continue with Camera Setup?” Select “Yes” to 
continue or “No” to exit the setup. 
NOTE: If you select “No” and decide to leave the camera setup, the camera will be set to its 
default settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus in the 
camera. 
   
						

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Setting the Date and Time 
The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera. 
                      
Set the Date and Time as Desired and press the SET button to confirm the selection and move to 
the next part of the camera setup. 
 
 
Setting the ViviLink Default Option 
Once the Date and Time have been set, you will be asked to set the default ViviLink destination 
for photos and videos taken with your camera.  
The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera’s photos and videos 
to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying software application.  
1) First you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Photos. Highlight the 
desired default social network and press the SET button to confirm the selection. 
2) Next you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos. Highlight the 
desired default social network and press the SET button to confirm the selection. 
3) After the ViviLink Video option is confirmed the camera is now ready to use. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
						

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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.  
 
Powering the camera ON 
Press the Power  button to turn your camera ON. The camera will be in Photo Capture mode 
to start. 
 
 
Powering the camera OFF 
While the camera is on, you can press the Power button   again at any point to turn your 
camera OFF. You will see a “Goodbye” splash screen and then the camera will power off 
completely.  
NOTE: You digital camera also has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off your 
camera after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle. The Auto Power Off settings 
can be set from the Auto Power Off settings menu. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
						

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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 the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to capture and 
enjoy clear quality photos. 
 
To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE 
button on the back of the camera. 
 
 When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display. 
 
 When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display. 
 
 When in Playback Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
						

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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 or the top Multi-Function Key 1  button to confirm and select the 
highlighted menu option. 
5) If the selection can be remembered by the camera, a  selection icon will appear to the right 
of the selected menu option. Changes made to these options will remain as is until you decide 
to change them again at a later time. 
6) Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camera and do 
not display this icon when selected. 
7) At any time you can press the bottom Multi-Function Key 2  button to exit the menus and 
return to the previous screen. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
						

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Camera Options: Flash, Macro Mode, Zoom 
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 when you want to use the Flash.  
To change the MACRO setting:  
 Slide the MACRO switch down to the Mountain icon. 
(See the section titled ‘Macro Menu’ for more details.) 
 When MACRO is OFF, the mountain icon  appears on the LCD display. 
Flash Type Description 
  
Forced Off (Default) 
No Flash 
 No flash will appear. 
 Use this when you do not want to activate Flash. 
NOTE: A ‘Turn On Flash’ message appears when the camera 
detects a need for flash. When this message appears, it is 
recommended to press the Flash/Up button and select one of the 
flash options: Auto Flash, Forced On 
A  
Auto Flash 
 
 When you want the camera to determine if Flash is needed, select 
Auto Flash.  
 The flash will automatically turn on according to the lighting 
conditions. 
 When the LED light stops blinking, the Flash is ready for use. 
NOTE: In some cameras, an initial flash appears to test your 
lighting conditions. If flash is needed, a second flash will appear 
upon taking the photo. 
  
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.    
						

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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 close range (30 
~ 45 cm). 
 
 
MACRO MODE ON:  
To turn the Macro mode ON, slide the Macro Switch on the side of your camera UP to the flower 
icon.  
 When enabled, the Macro mode will allow your camera to focus on an object that is close to 
the camera.  
 The flower icon  will appear on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is ON.  
 
MACRO MODE OFF: 
To turn the Macro mode OFF slide the Macro Switch on the side of the camera DOWN to the 
mountain  icon.  
 The mountain  icon will appear on the LCD display. 
 When Macro mode is off, images can be captured from 1.5m - ∞ (infinity). 
 
NOTE: The Macro mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the following features of your 
camera: Flash, Face Detect, and Smile Capture. 
   
						

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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  button to zoom in on the object and press the W  button to zoom back 
out.  
The following Digital Zoom Indicator appears on the right side of the LCD screen: 
 
The zoom indicating bar moves up when you Zoom In (T) and moves down when you Zoom Out 
(W). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
						

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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) Click the top Multi-Function Key 1  to Zoom In and the bottom Multi-Function Key 2             
 to Zoom Out, if desired. 
3) Click the Shutter button on the top of the camera to take the picture.  
4) The picture will automatically be saved to the SD Memory card.  
 
 
Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons 
Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons:  
      Left ViviLink – Opens the ViviLink menu  
Up Flash Options - Toggles the Flash options appearing on the LCD 
              
             Right Opens the Playback mode 
              
             Down   Opens the Video Capture mode