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2. The “Get media from device” window opens. 3. Both photos and videos (if you have captured any) will get downloaded. 4. Select your camera model from the device window. If your camera is the only device connected then it will be selected automatically. 5. Select a location on the computer where to place the new photo and video files. 6. Add the new photo and video files to albums if desired. 7. Select to remove the media files from the selected device after the import. 8. Click the “Get Images” button to transfer the photos and videos from your camera to your computer. A media download progress window appears in the middle of the screen showing the number of media files downloading to your computer. A message appears when the download is complete. 9. The photo and video files that you selected are now downloaded to your computer to the selected folder and albums ready for your use.       
 
Get started! 
Using the Image Zone application you can:   Get photos and videos from your camera  Manage and organize your images by creating albums  Edit the images using automatic and manual tools  Use the Creativity Zone to create your own – My Diary, Scrapbooks, Frames and Stickers   For more details on how to use the Image Zone, open the Help file or click the “Take the Tour” button on the application`s Home page. 
 
 
Using Your Camera as a Webcam 
 Your  camera  can  also  be  used  as  a Webcam  with most  instant messaging  and  web  conferencing  applications that  
						

							 
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support video, when plugged into your computer. 
 
On PC: The webcam driver is installed on your computer when you install the Image Zonefor this device. 
1. Open your web conferencing application to activate the video camera option. 
2. The LCD screen will turn blue and the webcam icon will appear. 
3. Place your camera and begin to use.  
Note:  
 Use the settings option of your web conferencing application to change the settings if needed. 
 If  you  have  a  built-in  camera  on  your  computer,  use  the  settings  option  of  your web  conferencing 
application to choose this „Dual Mode Camera‟. 
 The camera does not have a microphone. 
 
On Mac:  The webcam driver is installed on your computer when you install the Image Zone for this device. 
To activate the Webcam feature please follow these instructions: 
1. Click the “Macintosh HD” icon on the desktop 
2. Click the “Library” folder 
3. Click the “QuickTime” folder 
4. Click the “88381_pccam” to open the Webcam application for Mac. 
5. Once  you  see  the  object  appearing  in  the  Webcam  application  window,  you  can  now  open  the instant 
messaging  and  web  conferencing  application that  you  use to  begin  using  this  camera  as  a  webcam  on 
your computer.   
						

							 
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Note:  
 Use the Control menu / Video settings option of this web conferencing application to change the settings if 
needed. 
 If  you  have  a  built-in  camera  on  your  computer,  use  the  settings  option  of  your  web  conferencing 
application to choose this „Dual Mode Camera‟. 
 The camera does not have a microphone. 
 
 After you connect your camera to your computer, the camera will remain on all the while it is plugged into the USB and it won‟t be switched off. On disconnecting the USB cable the camera will automatically switch off.  
 
 
 
Sakar Warranty Card 
This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. Products that fail to 
function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or workmanship. Your product will be 
repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year. 
 
What Is Not Covered By Warranty:  
						

							 
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Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions 
from other than normal use, including but limited to, repair by unauthorized parties, tampering, modification or 
accident. 
 
What To Do When Service Is Required: 
When returning your defective product (postage pre-paid) for service, your package should include: 
1. Copy of original bill of sale 
2. A detailed written description of the problem. 
3. Your return address and telephone number (Daytime) 
 
MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW: 
Sakar International 
Attention: Service Department 
195 Carter Drive 
Edison, NJ 08817 
 
TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 
For technical support issues please visit our website at www.vivitar.com. You can find manuals, software and 
FAQ‟s at the website. Can‟t find what you are looking for? E-mail us at [email protected] and one of our 
technical support team members will answer your questions. For phone support in the US please call 1-800-592-
9541, in the UK call 0800 917 4831.  If you would like to call from anywhere else, please visit www.vivitar.com for 
your local toll free number.   
						

							 
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Technical Specifications 
Frequently Asked Questions 
Q: I have taken photos, but my computer says No photos in camera.  What do I do? 
 
Image Sensor 1.3M Pixels (1280X1024) SXGA 
Image Resolution 1280x1024, 640x480, 320x240  
Focus f=8.3mm 
Image Variation 0.5m - Infinity 
Lens Non-spherical Lens 
Aperture 1: 3.0 
Illumination 100 – 16000 (lux) 
File Format JP / AVI 
File Storage 8 MB 
Storage capability 
Resolution Hi Lo 
(1280x1024) 15 30 
(640x480) 46 70 
(320x240) 100 138 
Interface USB 1.1 
Power Supply 2 AAA Battery or USB cable 
Operating Systems Windows XP, Vista and Mac X 10.4.6 (or higher)  
						

							 
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First, ensure that you have taken photos with your camera. Press the shutter button a few times to take some 
sample photos and try again. If you still get a no photos error, this indicates that the software was not installed 
correctly or your computer may not meet the minimum system requirements (see the Computer System 
Requirements section of this manual).   
 
Q: How do I make sure I dont lose important pictures? 
Your camera uses SDRAM memory, which requires a constant electric current to store your photos.  
Should your camera lose power (for instance if the battery dies or run out of power) all stored pictures will be lost. 
We recommend always downloading your photos to your computer as soon as possible to prevent unintentional 
data loss.  
 
Q: If I have a MAC, will the device work?  
Yes. This twain camera will also work as a Digital camera and Webcam on Macintosh computers.  
 Q: If the webcam does not work?   Make sure you have connected the camera correctly into an available USB port or hub and the webcam application is opened.