Vivitar Vivicam S124 Users Manual

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then press the SET button. The image now appears in Playback Mode with the lock icon . 
To Unlock the Selected Image: 
To unlock the selected locked image use the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘Unlock This 
Photo’ and then press the SET button. The image now appears in Playback Mode without 
the lock icon. 
To Lock All Images: 
To lock all captured videos and photos use the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘Lock All 
Images’ and then press the SET button. All images now appear in Playback Mode with the 
lock icon . 
To Unlock All Images: 
To unlock all locked videos and photos use the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘Unlock All  
Images’ and then press the SET button. The images now appear in Playback Mode without 
the lock icon. 
5) Press the MODE button at any time to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
Note:  
 Any image that is locked displays a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that image 
in the Playback Mode. Photos that are not locked do not display the lock symbol. 
 Remember that you cannot delete or edit photos while they are locked. 
 
 
PRINT THIS PHOTO MENU   
You can use the ‘Print Photos’ menu to print the photos that are on your camera directly to a 
Pictbridge compatible printer. 
1) Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print. 
2) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 
3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Print This Photo’ menu. 
4) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. 
5) Select ‘Print This Photo’ and press the SET button to print the selected photo. 
6) You will be asked to connect the camera to the Pictbridge printer. 
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the printer. 
8) Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process. 
9) Select the ‘Cancel’ option to exit the menu and return to the previous mode. 
 
 
SLIDE SHOW MENU  
You can view a Slide Show of all the pictures taken with your camera by pressing the UP Quick 
Function button while in Playback mode. The ‘Slide Show’ menu allows you to set the interval 
length of time that each picture will display during the slide show. 
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Slide Show’ menu.  
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. 
4) Press the SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. 
5) A  selected option icon appears on the selected item. 
6) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: 
Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 
7) To exit the menu view: 
Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
Note: 
 While in Playback Mode, press the UP Quick Function button to initiate the Slide Show. 
 To exit the Slide Show and return to the previous mode, press any button. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
						

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Video Capture Mode 
The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camera.  
When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Photo Capture Mode.  
Press the MODE button once to access the Video Capture Mode. 
 
 
TAKING A VIDEO 
1) Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display: 
While in Video 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) Zoom Options: 
Press the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired. 
You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the Digital Zoom. 
The following Digital Zoom Indicator appears on the right side of the LCD screen: 
 
3) Capturing the Video: 
 Press the  Shutter button to start the video capture. 
 A red, blinking icon appears at the top of the LCD screen indicating that the recording is in 
progress. 
 To STOP the video recording, press the Shutter button again. 
 The video is automatically saved to the camera’s SD Memory card. 
4) Capturing the Video Using the Flip Screen: 
You can also capture your videos using the Flip Screen. 
When you would like to quickly and easily include yourself in the video, simply flip the LCD 
display up and hold the camera facing towards you. Make sure you can see yourself within 
the scene on the LCD screen, look at the lens, then press the Shutter button to begin 
recording.   It’s as easy as twist and shoot! 
   
						

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Note: Before taking the video, ensure that the MACRO Switch on the side of the camera is 
up and in the ON position . The flower icon will appear on the LCD display. 
Videos using the Flip screen without MACRO mode ON  may not be properly focused. 
 
 
VIDEO CAPTURE MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS 
Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.  
Quick Function Button Function 
 LEFT SCENE SELECTION – lpens the ‘Scene’ menu. 
     UP LIGHT EXPOSURE – Opens the ‘Light Exposure’ menuK 
  RIGHT DELETE – Opens the ‘Delete This Video’ option and allows you to 
view and delete the last video takenK 
  DOWN VIVILINK – Opens the ‘ViviLink for Videos’ menuK 
 
Other 
 
 Shutter START/STOP – Starts and stops the video captureK 
SET 
 MENU - Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode. 
 SAVE SELECTION - Saves your selected menu option. 
To navigate through the Menus, use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT 
direction control buttons. 
MODE 
 MODE SELECTION - Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, 
Video Capture Mode and Playback Mode. 
 Exits the menu screen. 
 T Zooms In 
 W Zooms Out 
 
   
						

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VIDEO CAPTURE MODE MENUS 
The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Video Capture Mode: 
 The  selection icon appears by the default settings. 
 Once you change a setting, the setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the 
setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
						

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SCENE MENU  
The ‘Scene’ menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to 
your current environment. 
Note:  Remember: The ‘Scene’ menu is also accessible by pressing the LEFT Quick Function 
Button while in Capture Mode. 
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Scene’ menu.  
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. 
4) Press the SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. 
A  selected option icon appears on the selected item. 
5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: 
Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 
6) To exit the menu view: 
Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen.  
 
 
IMAGE SIZE MENU    
The ‘Image Size’ menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera. 
Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your camera’s 
memory.  
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Image Size’ menu.  
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. 
4) Press the SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. 
A  selected option icon appears on the selected item. 
5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: 
Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.   
						

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6) To exit the menu view: 
Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen.  
 
 
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 button to scroll and select the ‘Image Quality’ menu.  
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. 
4) Press the SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. 
A  selected option icon appears on the selected item. 
5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: 
Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 
6) To exit the menu view: 
Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen.  
 
 
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 button to scroll and select the ‘White Balance’ menu.  
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. 
4) Press the SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.   
						

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A  selected option icon appears on the selected item. 
5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: 
Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 
6) To exit the menu view: 
Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen. 
 
 
COLOR EFFECT MENU    
The ‘Color Effect’ menu allows you to choose a color effect to add 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 button to scroll and select the ‘Color Effect’ menu.  
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. 
4) Press the SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. 
A  selected option icon appears on the selected item. 
5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: 
Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 
6) To exit the menu view: 
Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
 
 
IMAGE SHARPNESS MENU   
Using the ‘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 button to scroll and select the ‘Image Sharpness’ menu.  
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. 
4) Press the SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.   
						

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A  selected option icon appears on the selected item. 
5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: 
Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 
6) To exit the menu view: 
Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen. 
 
 
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 button to scroll and select the ‘Light Exposure’ menu.  
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. 
4) Press the SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. 
A  selected option icon appears on the selected item. 
5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: 
Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 
6) To exit the menu view: 
Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen. 
 
 
ISO MENU    
The ‘ISO’ menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camera has to light in the 
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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 button to scroll and select the ‘ISO’ menu.  
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. 
4) Press the SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. 
A  selected option icon appears on the selected item. 
5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: 
Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 
6) To exit the menu view: 
Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen. 
 
 
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 button to scroll and select the ‘Metering’ menu.  
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option.