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Vivitar ViviCam X029-12MP User Manual

Vivitar ViviCam X029-12MP
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ViviCam X029-12MP Digital Camera
User Manual
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Vivitar ViviCam X029-12MP Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixels12 MP
Image SensorCMOS
Effective Pixels12 MP
DisplayLCD
Digital Zoom4x
Video Resolution640 x 480
LensFixed
LCD Screen Size2.4 inches
StorageSD/SDHC card
Storage MediaSD Card
BatteryLi-ion
Battery TypeLi-ion
Weight100 g

Summary

Introduction

What's Included

Parts of the Camera

Initial Camera Setup

Installing the Battery

Steps to install and charge the camera's rechargeable lithium battery.

Installing Memory Card

Instructions for inserting an SD memory card into the camera.

Main Camera Modes

Photo Capture Mode

Details on using the camera to take still photographs. Default mode.

Video Capture Mode

Instructions for recording video clips with the digital camera.

Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)

How to view and manage captured photos and videos on the camera.

Camera Technical Specifications

Computer System Requirements

WINDOWS OS Requirements

Minimum PC configuration needed for the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software.

MACINTOSH OS Requirements

Minimum Mac configuration for the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software.

Charging the Lithium Battery

Charging Method One

Procedure for charging the battery using a USB cable connected to a computer.

Charging Method Two

Initial Camera Setup: Powering On

Initial Camera Setup: SD Card & Language

Inserting SD Card

Guide to properly inserting the SD memory card into the camera.

Setting the Camera Language

Procedure for selecting the camera's language during initial setup.

Initial Camera Setup: Date/Time & ViviLink

Setting the Date and Time

Steps to configure the camera's date and time settings.

Setting the ViviLink Default Option

Configuring default social network destinations for photo and video uploads.

Powering the Camera On/Off

Powering the camera ON

How to turn the camera on.

Powering the camera OFF

How to turn the camera off manually or via auto power off.

Changing Camera Mode

Photo Capture Mode

Description of Photo Capture Mode and its icon.

Video Capture Mode

Description of Video Capture Mode and its icon.

Playback Mode

Description of Playback Mode and its icon.

Navigating the Menus

Camera Options: Flash, Macro, and Zoom

Flash Options

Details on available flash modes like Auto, Forced On, and Red Eye Reduction.

Macro Options

MACRO MODE ON

How to enable Macro mode for close-up shots.

MACRO MODE OFF

How to disable Macro mode for normal distance shots.

Digital Zoom Option

Photo Capture Mode: Operations

Taking a Picture

Step-by-step guide to capture a photo using the camera.

Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

Overview of quick function buttons available in Photo Capture Mode.

Photo Capture Mode Menus

Scene Menu

Image Resolution Menu

Image Quality Menu

Self-Timer Menu

Face Detect Menu

Smile Capture Menu

White Balance Menu

Color Effect Menu

Multi SnapShots Menu

Image Sharpness Menu

Light Exposure Menu

ISO Menu

Metering Menu

Language Menu

Date/Time Menu: Settings

Enable/Disable Timestamp

Option to enable or disable the date/time stamp on photos.

Set Date and Time

Procedure for setting the camera's date and time.

Silent Mode Menu

Auto Power Off Menu

Frequency Menu

Format Memory Card Menu

Firmware Menu

Photo Playback Mode: Overview

Viewing Photos

How to view individual photos and use Thumbnail View.

Playback Quick Function Buttons

Description of buttons used in Photo Playback Mode.

Photo Playback Mode Menus

ViviLink Menu

Rotate Menu

Crop Image Menu

Protect/Lock Menu

Delete Menu

Quick Delete Function

Access delete menu via a quick function button in playback mode.

Print Photos Menu

Slide Show Menu

Video Capture Mode: Operations

Taking a Video

Step-by-step guide to recording a video with the camera.

Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

Overview of quick function buttons available in Video Capture Mode.

Video Capture Mode Menus

Scene Menu

Image Resolution Menu

Image Quality Menu

Anti-Shake Menu

White Balance Menu

Color Effect Menu

Image Sharpness Menu

Light Exposure Menu

ISO Menu

Metering Menu

Language Menu

Date/Time Menu: Settings

Enable/Disable Timestamp

Option to enable or disable the date/time stamp on photos.

Set Date and Time

Procedure for setting the camera's date and time.

Audio Menu

Auto Power Off Menu

Frequency Menu

Format Memory Card Menu

Firmware Menu

Video Playback Mode: Overview

Playing Videos

How to play videos and use Thumbnail View in playback mode.

Video Playback Quick Function Buttons

Description of buttons used in Video Playback Mode.

Video Playback Mode Menus

ViviLink Menu

Protect/Lock Menu

Delete Menu

Quick Delete Function

Access delete menu via a quick function button in playback mode.

Installing the Software

Connecting the Camera to the Computer

Getting Photos and Videos to Computer

Get started with Vivitar Experience Manager

Manual File Transfer

Transferring to Windows PC

Manual steps to transfer files from camera to a Windows PC.

Transferring to Macintosh

Manual steps to transfer files from camera to a Macintosh computer.

Transferring to Apple iPad

Camera Maintenance

Sakar Warranty Information

Technical Support

Troubleshooting Common Issues

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