Vivitar ViviCam T027 User Manual

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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  
 
 
Navigating the Menus 
Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.  
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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 T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired. 
Note: The actual shape of these buttons may vary per camera model. 
3) Click the Shutter button on the top of the camera to take the picture.  
4) The picture will...

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Hide/Show the LCD Icons 
The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired. 
1) Hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to hide the display of the icons on the screen. 
2) Press the MODE button again to redisplay the icons on the screen.  
 
 
Flash Options 
There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear on the Photo 
Capture Mode LCD screen in the sequence.  
To change the Flash mode, press the Up Quick Function button until you arrive at your...

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

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Scene Menu 
The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to 
your current environment. 
 
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET button to select the desired option. 
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.   
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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 direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the SET...

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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. 
 
Anti-Shake Menu 
The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera 
while capturing the image. 
 
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode....

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 Distance from the camera – The subject‟s face must be no further than 8 to 9 feet (3.5 
meters) from the camera and the face must cover at least 20% (1 / 5th) of the picture as „seen‟ 
on the LCD screen. 
 Facing the camera - The face of the subject(s) you are photographing must be facing the 
camera and must hold the pose for at least 4 to 5 seconds until the green square(s) appears 
around the subject`s face. 
Face Detect will not work with a side shot of the subject`s head. 
 
1) Press the SET...

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 Facing the camera - The face of the subject(s) you are photographing must be facing the 
camera and must hold the pose for at least 4 to 5 seconds until the green square(s) appears 
around the subject`s face.  
Once a smile is detected the camera will automatically take the picture. 
Smile Capture will not work with a side shot of the subject`s head. 
 
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the...

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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 buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN...