Vivitar VS28B User Manual

 VS27G / VS28B 
Digital Camera  
User‟s Manual 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                               
 
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Table of Contents 
 
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 2 
Key Features ............................................................................................................................. 2 What your digital camera includes ............................................................................................. 2 Computer System Requirements for Windows XP...

  
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Introduction 
Thank you for purchasing the VS27G, VS28B Vivitar Digital Camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your device.  Please read this manual carefully FIRST in order to get the most out of your digital camera.  Important Notice: Please do not plug the camera into the USB port of your computer until you have installed the Vivitar Experience Image Manager – TARGET Edition software and the camera`s driver.  Plugging in your camera at this stage...

  
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Computer System Requirements for Windows XP 
To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration: 
 Pentium 4 processor or above with Windows XP service pack 2 
 512 MB RAM, with 100MB of free disk space 
 1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution  
 16-bit color or higher display adaptor 
 CD-ROM Drive 
 QuickTime 6 or higher  
 Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher 
 Windows Media Player 10 or higher 
Computer System Requirements for...

  
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Computer System Requirements for Macintosh 
 Macintosh with Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.4.6 or later 
 256 MB RAM, 100 MB free disk space 
 Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor 
 QuickTime 6 or higher 
A Quick Look at your Digital Camera  
        
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

  
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Inserting Batteries 
Your camera requires three (3) AAA alkaline batteries, which must be inserted as follows: 
1. Open the battery compartment on the side of the camera.  
2. Insert the batteries in accordance with the polarity (+/-) shown on the inside of 
the compartment. 
3. Close the battery compartment. 
        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...

  
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When the battery is running low, a “low battery” message will appear on the LCD Display and then 
automatically switch off. In this case you will need to replace the camera‟s batteries before continuing 
to take photos.  
 
Warning:  
        Please download any photos you have on the camera before opening the battery 
compartment 
       Do not remove the batteries before downloading the photos and videos from the 
camera. Doing so will erase everything in the camera`s memory.  
 
Note: We...

  
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By default the Photo mode is ready to take photos on powering on the camera. 
To select another mode: 
 1.  Press the Power/Menu button again for the Main Menu screen to appear. 2.  Use the Up/Down button to toggle between the menu icons on the screen. 3.  Use the Shutter button to toggle and select the different submenu features within each menu. 4.  Press the Power/Menu button to save your choice.        The camera modes on the Main Menu are:  
 First icon options (top left): 
  Photo,...

  
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2. Compose your shot using the viewfinder. (The optimal distance between the camera and the 
subject is approximately 5 feet.) 
3. Hold the camera steady and press the Shutter button to take a photo. 
4. After each photo is taken the number of photos left to shoot at the selected resolution is 
displayed at the bottom left of the Preview Screen.  
5. This camera also has a Flash feature. To activate and select the Flash setting that you wish, 
press the Up button to toggle between the Auto, Force...

  
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4. The Self-Timer icon now appears in the top left corner of the Preview Screen.  
5. The camera is now ready to take a photo after a 10-second count down.  
6. Press the Shutter button to start the countdown. The camera will emit a beep for 
every second. After 10 seconds the photo will be taken automatically. 
 
  Taking Videos 
 1. Press the Menu button once to enter the menu. 
2. Press the Shutter button until the  icon appears in the top left icon area of Preview 
Screen display.  
3.  Press...