Vivitar VT426 User Manual

							  
VT426  
 
All Weather Digital Camera 
 
User’s Manual 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
 
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 3 
Getting to Know Your Camera .............................................................................................. 3 
What’s Included ..................................................................................................................... 4 
Parts of the Camera ............................................................................................................... 5 
Initial Camera Setup .............................................................................................................. 6 
Installing the Batteries ............................................................................................................................... 7 
Installing the Micro SD Memory Card........................................................................................................ 7 
Powering On ............................................................................................................................................. 8 
Main Camera Modes .............................................................................................................. 9 
Camera Technical Specifications ....................................................................................... 10 
Computer System Requirements ....................................................................................... 11 
WINDOWS OS ........................................................................................................................................ 11 
MACINTOSH OS..................................................................................................................................... 11 
Powering the Camera On/Off .............................................................................................. 12 
Powering the Camera ON ....................................................................................................................... 12 
Powering the Camera OFF ..................................................................................................................... 12 
Auto Off – Power Saving ......................................................................................................................... 12 
Changing Camera Mode ..................................................................................................... 13 
Navigating the Menus ......................................................................................................... 14 
Navigating the Menus for Photo, Video and Playback Modes ................................................................ 14 
Navigating the Menus for Camera Setup ................................................................................................ 14 
Camera Features: Flash, Macro Mode, Display ................................................................ 15 
Flash Options .......................................................................................................................................... 15 
Macro Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 16 
Display: Hide/Show the LCD Icons ......................................................................................................... 16 
Photo Capture Mode ........................................................................................................... 17 
Taking a Picture ....................................................................................................................................... 17 
Self-Timer Feature .................................................................................................................................. 17 
Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons ......................................................................................... 19 
Photo Capture Mode LCD Icon Status Description ................................................................................. 20 
Photo Capture Mode Menus ................................................................................................................... 22   
						

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Photo Playback Mode ......................................................................................................... 26 
Viewing Photos on Your Camera............................................................................................................. 26 
Thumbnail View ....................................................................................................................................... 27 
Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons ....................................................................................... 28 
Photo Playback Mode LCD Icon Status Description ............................................................................... 29 
Photo Playback Mode Menus ................................................................................................................. 30 
Video Capture Mode ............................................................................................................ 34 
Taking a Video ......................................................................................................................................... 34 
Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons ......................................................................................... 35 
Video Capture Mode LCD Icon Status Description ................................................................................. 36 
Video Capture Mode Menu ..................................................................................................................... 37 
Video Playback Mode .......................................................................................................... 38 
Viewing Videos on Your Camera ............................................................................................................. 38 
Thumbnail View ....................................................................................................................................... 39 
Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons ....................................................................................... 40 
Video Playback Mode LCD Icon Status Description ................................................................................ 41 
Video Playback Mode Menus .................................................................................................................. 42 
Setup Menu Options ............................................................................................................ 46 
Installing the Software ........................................................................................................ 48 
Connecting the Camera to the Computer .......................................................................... 49 
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer .................................. 50 
Getting Started! .................................................................................................................... 51 
Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually .................................. 51 
Transferring Photos and Videos: WINDOWS .......................................................................................... 51 
Transferring Photos and Videos: MACINTOSH ...................................................................................... 52 
Transferring Photos and Videos: Apple iPad ........................................................................................... 52 
Camera Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 53 
Warranty Card ...................................................................................................................... 53 
Technical Support ................................................................................................................ 54 
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 54 
 
  
   
						

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Introduction 
Thank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and 
videos is included with your camera. 
Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. 
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera. 
 
NOTE:  
 Your camera requires a Micro SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use. 
Micro SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately. 
 This camera is a Plug and Play device. You can download the pictures and videos captured 
by your camera without the software by directly accessing the camera’s memory card from 
your computer. It is recommended however that you install Vivitar Experience™ Image 
Manager Software to enjoy the full Vivitar Experience™. 
 IMPORTANT: 
- Do not open the battery door underwater. 
- Close the battery door properly for best water sealing. 
- Rinse the camera with clean water after use and keep dry for storage. 
 
Getting to Know Your Camera 
 3M Waterproof up to 10 ft. (3.0m) 
 12 Mega Pixels 
 Digital Still Camera 
 Digital Video Recorder 
 Built-in Flash 
 8x Digital Zoom 
 2.4 TFT Color Display 
 Micro SD Memory Card Support 
 2x AAA Alkaline Batteries 
 Smile Detection 
 Anti-Shake Still Capture   
						

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What’s Included 
 
 
 
 
1. Digital Camera 
2. USB cable 
3. Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager  
Software Installation CD  
4. Wrist Strap 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE: Micro SD Memory Card and batteries not included.   
						

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Parts of the Camera 
 
 
1. Shutter / OK Button 10. Down / Zoom Out Button 
2. Power Button 11. Left / Flash Button 
3. Wrist Strap Connector 12. Right / Playback Button 
4. Flash 13. MODE Button 
5. Lens 14. MENU / Delete Button 
6. LED Busy Indicator 15. Tripod Mount 
7. MACRO Switch 16. Micro SD Memory Card Slot 
8. LCD Screen 17. USB Port 
9. Up / Zoom In Button 18. Battery Compartment 
  
 
   
						

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Initial Camera Setup 
 
 
 
 
Installing the Batteries  Installing the Memory Card 
 
Insert 2 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. 
Alkaline batteries recommended (not 
included). 
 
 
 
 
Micro SD Memory Card (up to 32GB) 
needed for normal use. 
SD Memory Card not included. 
Turning On the Camera  Using the Camera 
 
        
 
   
						

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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 
Use 2x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. (Batteries not included.)  
1) Open the battery/memory card compartment door. 
2) Insert the batteries properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown inside 
the battery compartment. 
3) Securely close the battery/memory card compartment door. 
NOTE: 
 Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period. 
 Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries. 
 Some features, such as Flash, will not work if the battery power level is low. 
 When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camera will automatically 
turn off a few seconds later.  
 The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below:  
 Full battery power      Medium battery power      Low battery power    
 
 
INSTALLING THE MICRO SD MEMORY CARD 
Make sure a Micro SD card has been properly inserted into your camera. (Micro SD Memory card 
not included.) 
 
To properly insert the Memory Card: 
1) Turn off the camera. 
2) Open the battery/memory card compartment door.   
						

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3) Insert the Micro SD Card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera (see SD icon by 
the Micro SD card slot). Push the Micro SD Card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This 
indicates the memory card has been inserted correctly.  
 
NOTE:  
 There is only one right direction to insert the Micro SD memory card into the slot. Do not force 
the card into the memory card slot, since it may damage both the camera and the Micro SD 
memory card. 
 After the camera is powered on, a memory card icon will appear on the LCD display. If you do 
not see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly. 
 IMPORTANT:  
The Micro SD memory card must be formatted before taking photographs.  
Formatting the Micro SD Memory Card: 
1) Press the  MENU button in Photo Capture or Video Capture mode. 
2) Select the ‘Setup Menu’  options by pressing the  RIGHT (Playback) button. 
3) Press the  DOWN (W) button to highlight and select the ‘Format’ and press the 
SHUTTER/OK button to confirm.  
4) ‘SD Card’ is automatically highlighted. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to select and 
continue.  
5) The following options appear: 
Cancel, OK 
 To format the Micro SD Memory Card, select ‘OK’ and press the SHUTTER/OK button.  
All data on the memory card will be deleted. 
 To exit the menu without formatting the SD Memory Card select ‘Cancel’ then press the 
SHUTTER/OK button. Alternatively, you can press the MENU button to exit. 
 
POWERING ON 
Press the  POWER button to turn on the camera.   
						

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Main Camera Modes 
Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions. 
 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE 
 Use this mode to capture pictures with your camera. 
This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON. 
To take a picture, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button. 
The picture is automatically saved to your camera’s memory card. 
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the  MENU button 
while in the Photo Capture mode. 
 
 VIDEO CAPTURE MODE 
 Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera. 
After turning on your camera, press the MODE (M) button once to open the Video Capture 
mode. To take a video, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button to start 
recording. A red record indicator appears on the LCD screen while the recording is in 
progress. To stop recording, press the Shutter button again. The video is automatically 
saved to your camera’s memory card. 
To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the  MENU button 
while in the Video Capture mode. 
 
 PLAYBACK MODE (PHOTOS & VIDEOS) 
 Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos you have captured. 
After turning on your camera, press the  PLAYBACK button to open the Playback 
Mode for photos and videos. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you’ve 
previously taken to view or delete them as desired. 
To access the various menus for the Playback mode for photos and videos, press the   
 MENU button while in the Playback mode.