Vivitar VS18B User Manual

 
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3. Press the Shutter button to toggle between the different compression rate options. 4. Press the Power/Menu button again to select and save the desired compression.  Options within the Compression Rate Submenu are as follows:   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
              Frequency (Anti-Flicker) Submenu  1. Press the Power/Menu button to enter the Main Menu. 2. Press the Up button until the Frequency icon is selected. 3. Press the Shutter button to toggle between the frequency options 4. Press the...

 
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          Note: 60Hz is suitable for the U.S. and Asia, and 50Hz for Europe and Japan. Select the correct frequency for the present conditions you find yourself.     
          Delete All Submenu  1. Press the Power/Menu button to enter the Main Menu. 2. Press the Up button until the Delete All icon is selected. 3. Press the Shutter button to select this submenu.  Upon entering this submenu, you will be shown the following screen, asking if you wish to Delete All of the photos in the camera.  4....

 
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                 Battery Capacity Icons An icon will appear on the top right corner of your LCD screen, showing the amount of battery power available. Once the battery indicator falls below 35% it is advisable to download the images to your computer as quickly as possible so as not to lose them.  Once the batteries run low and the camera turns off, the images will be erased from the camera`s memory.  Removing the batteries and replacing them with new ones also erases the images from the camera`s...

 
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Capturing Photos 
 TAKING INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS  
  
You can compose your shot using the LCD screen. Hold the camera steady and press the shutter button. A beep will sound and the red LED indicator on the front of the camera will light up, indicating that the photo has been taken. Do not move the camera until you hear the beep. Moving the camera while taking the picture will cause the photo to blur. 
 After each photo is taken the number of photos left to shoot at this resolution is displayed at the...

 
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CONTINUOUS SHOT 
 
  Your camera can be set up to take 3 photos in one continuous shot. Select the Continuous shot mode from the camera menu options on the LCD screen. 1. Press the Power/Menu button.  2. Toggle between the camera modes by pressing the Shutter button until the continuous shot icon appears in the top left corner.  3. Press the Power/Menu button to save your choice. The camera will show the continuous shot icon in the top left corner - you can now take your shots. 4. Press the...

 
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1. Press the Power/Menu button. Toggle between the camera modes by pressing the Shutter button until the Timer icon appears in the top left corner.  2. Press the Power/Menu button to save your choice. When the Timer icon appears in the top left corner you can now prepare your shot. 3. Press the Shutter button once and the timer will be activated to take the photo after 10 seconds. The red LED indicator on the front of the camera will light up and a beep will sound every second.   PLAYBACK MODE 1....

 
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SLEEP MODE      (Automatic Power-Saving) 
 
The digital device will go into Sleep Mode automatically after approximately 30 seconds of inactivity. This mode uses low energy consumption in order to prolong the device‟s battery life. To reactivate the device, simply press the Power/Menu button. 
 
(Manual Power-Saving) 
Press and hold  the Power/Menu button for  3 seconds. After  hearing two consecutive  beeps the camera will go into a sleep mode manually.  
In sleep mode, energy consumption is...

 
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Capturing Video  
In order to capture Videos with this Camera the camera has to be set to the Video mode. Select the Video mode from the camera menu options on the LCD screen.         1. Press the Power/Menu button. Toggle between the camera modes by pressing the Shutter button until the video icon appears in the top left corner.  2. Press the Power/Menu button to save your choice. When the video icon appears in the top left corner you can now prepare your shot.  Once in the Video mode, press the...

 
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Install the Image Zone Software and camera driver  
Warning: Do not plug your camera into the computer until the Image Zone software installation 
is complete.  1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Image Zone will begin to install.  
2. Please review the license terms. 
On PC: Click the “I Agree” button to continue. 
On Macintosh: Click the “I accept the terms of this license agreement” and then click “Next” to continue. 
3. On PC only: Let the “Image Zone” installer create...

 
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3. The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few moments until the computer recognizes the device.      
Get photos and videos from your camera to your computer 
Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer.  
1. Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu.