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ViviCam S048
Digital Camera
User Manual
© 2016 All Rights Reserved.
Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

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  • Page 1 ViviCam S048 Digital Camera User Manual © 2016 All Rights Reserved. Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..........................2 Getting to Know Your Camera ...................... 2 What’s Included ..........................3 Parts of the Camera ........................4 Initial Camera Setup ........................5 Main Camera Modes ........................10 Camera Technical Specifications ....................11 Computer System Requirements ....................12 Powering the Camera On/Off .....................

  • Page 3: Introduction

     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 the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software to enjoy the full Vivitar experience.

  • Page 4: What's Included

    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.

  • Page 5: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera 1. Battery Door Lock 10. UP / Zoom In (Tele) Button 2. Tripod Connector 11. DOWN / Zoom Out (Wide) Button 3. Flash Light 12. LEFT / Flash Light Button 4. Lens 13. RIGHT/ Playback Button 5.

  • Page 6: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup INSERTING THE BATTERIES Move the Lock/Unlock Switch on the battery cover to unlock the cover. Slide open the battery cover according to the arrow direction. Insert 2 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries recommended (not included). Close the battery cover, replace the Lock/Unlock Switch to lock the cover. NOTE: ...
  • Page 7  The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below: Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power MICRO SD MEMORY CARD Make sure a Micro SD Memory card (up to 32BG) has been properly inserted into your camera. Micro SD Memory card Class 4 or higher is required.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT: The Micro SD memory card must be formatted before taking photographs. NOTE: If you have previously captured images saved on your memory card and would like to keep them, please download the files to your computer before formatting the memory card.
  • Page 9 FIRST TIME INITIAL SETUP After powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera setup. Setting the Camera Language You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear.
  • Page 10 Setting the ViviLink Default Option Next you will be asked to set the default ViviLink destination for photos and videos taken with your camera. The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera’s photos and videos to social networks with the accompanying software application. First you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Photos.

  • Page 11: Main Camera Modes

    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.

  • Page 12: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 16M (4608X3456), 14M (4416X3312), 12M (4000X3000), Image Resolution 9M (3456X2592), 7M (3648x204816), 5M (2592x19444), 3M (2048x15364), 2M (31920x1080), VGA (640X480) Video Resolution HD 720P (1280X720), VGA (640x480), QVGA (320x240) File Format JPEG (Photo); AVI (Video) External Memory Micro SD Memory Card (up to 32GB) LCD Display...

  • Page 13: Computer System Requirements

    Computer System Requirements To be able to download photos and videos to your computer using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration: WINDOWS OS  MICROSOFT® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1, Windows 7 or higher ...

  • Page 14: Powering The Camera On/Off

    Powering the Camera On/Off  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.  Make sure the Micro SD card has been inserted properly into your digital camera. (Micro SD card up to 32GB - not included) Please see Initial Camera Setup for more information.

  • Page 15: Changing Camera Mode

    Changing Camera Mode Your camera has three main modes: Photo Capture Mode: Use this mode to capture photos with your camera. Video Capture Mode: Use this mode to capture videos with your camera. Playback Mode (for photos and videos): Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your camera.

  • Page 16: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll between the various menus for the current mode.

  • Page 17: Camera Features: Vivilink, Flash, Macro, Display

    The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera’s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application. A ViviLink destination can be assigned to a photo or video in Capture mode prior to capturing your image or in Playback Mode.
  • Page 18 FLASH There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear on the Photo Capture Mode LCD screen in sequence. To change the Flash mode, press the LEFT Quick Function button until you arrive at the desired setting. Important: ...
  • Page 19 MACRO FEATURE MACRO ON: Your camera contains a MACRO feature that allows you to enable or disable the MACRO mode on your camera. While using the MACRO mode, you can capture images at close range (30~45cm). To turn the MACRO mode ON, open the Photo or Video Capture Mode Menu. Then select ‘...

  • Page 20: Photo Capture Mode

    DISPLAY: HIDE/SHOW THE LCD ICONS The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired. Hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to hide the display of the icons on the screen. Press the MODE button again to redisplay the icons on the screen. Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera.
  • Page 21 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Quick Function Description Button  FLASH: Toggles the following Flash options appearing on the LCD:  LEFT  Forced Off, Forced On, Auto Flash, Red Eye Reduction  NAVIGATES MENU: Navigates within the Menus. ...
  • Page 22 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Photo Capture Mode:  The selection icons below appear by the default settings.  Once you change a setting, the setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.
  • Page 23 Scene Menu The ‘Scene’ Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. Note:  When selecting the HIGH SENSITIVITY Option, by default the camera switches off the FLASH automatically (if it’s ON) to optimize the picture quality. If however, you would like to override it and manually turn ON the flash –...
  • Page 24 To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 25 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Self Timer’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. Press the MENU button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. selected option icon appears on the selected item. To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
  • Page 26  When enabled, the Macro mode will allow your camera to focus on an object that is close to the camera. MACRO OFF: To disable the Macro mode select ‘Off’.  The mountain icon appears on the LCD display. ∞ ...
  • Page 27 To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 28 selected option icon appears on the selected item. To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 29 the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Light Exposure’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option.
  • Page 30 Metering Menu The ‘Metering’ setting will affect how your camera focuses when capturing an image. Depending on your selection, the camera will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas in the display and adjust the image color and lighting accordingly. Center –...
  • Page 31 selected option icon appears on the selected item. To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Date/Time Menu When you capture an image with your camera, the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was taken.
  • Page 32 The ‘Date Setup’ submenu will open. Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT buttons. For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the date and time. When you have finished setting the date and time, press the MENU button to save your settings and return to the previous mode.
  • Page 33 Auto Power Off Menu You can use the ‘Auto Power Off’ feature in order to conserve you camera’s battery life. The designated time represents when your camera will automatically power off. When the camera sits idle for the designated period of time, the camera will shut off completely and will need to be powered on again with the power button before the next use.
  • Page 34 Format Memory Card Menu You can use the ‘Format Memory Card’ menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your camera’s memory card. Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on your camera’s memory card.

  • Page 35: Photo Playback Mode

    default settings. • Select ‘Yes’ and press the MENU button to proceed with the reset. You will then automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital camera settings set to the Factory Default Settings. Note: After RESETTING to the default settings, it is recommended to select your system Language, Date/Time and ViviLink for Photos and Videos.
  • Page 36 Magnifying of Your Selected Photo:  Hold and press the UP button to Zoom In and magnify the selected photo up to 4x.  Hold and press the DOWN button to Zoom Out of the selected photo.  The magnification amount and zoomed photo orientation are shown on the bottom of the LCD screen.
  • Page 37 PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Quick Function Description Button  PREVIOUS IMAGE: Displays the previous image.  LEFT  NAVIGATES MENU: Navigates within the Menus and Thumbnail view.  PLAYBACK: Opens the Playback Mode.  RIGHT  NEXT IMAGE: Displays the next image. ...
  • Page 38 PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Photo Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback Mode, you can delete pictures from your camera through the ‘Delete’ menu. Select the photo you would like to delete. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 39 ViviLink for Photos The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera’s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application. Select the photo you to which you would like to add a ViviLink destination.
  • Page 40 the Playback display.  Remember that the ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. A ViviLink destination will only be assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this menu or from the ViviLink menu in Capture mode. ...
  • Page 41 When you see the cropped picture appear, press the Shutter button again to save or press the MENU button to cancel and return to the previous menu. If you selected to save, the cropped picture is saved as a new image to your memory card. Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked”...
  • Page 42 Note:  Any image that is locked displays a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that image in the Playback Mode. Photos that are not locked do not display the lock symbol.  Remember that you cannot delete or edit photos while they are locked. Print This Photo Menu You can use the ‘Print Photos’...
  • Page 43 selected option icon appears on the selected item. To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Note: Beginning the Slide Show: ...

  • Page 44: Video Capture Mode

    Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camera. When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Photo Capture Mode. Press the MODE (M) button once to access the Video Capture Mode. TAKING A VIDEO Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display: While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you...
  • Page 45 VIDEO CAPTURE MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Quick Function Description Button  NAVIGATES MENU: Navigates within the Menus.  LEFT  PLAYBACK: Opens the Playback Mode.  RIGHT  NAVIGATES MENU: Navigates within the Menus.  ZOOM: Zooms IN  UP / T ...
  • Page 46 VIDEO CAPTURE MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Video Capture Mode:  The selection icons below appear by the default settings.  Once you change a setting, the setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.
  • Page 47 Scene Menu The ‘Scene’ menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Scene’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option.
  • Page 48 Image Quality Menu The ‘Image Quality’ menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camera. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 49 Press the MENU button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. selected option icon appears on the selected item. To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 50 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Color Effect’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. Press the MENU button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. selected option icon appears on the selected item. To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
  • Page 51 negative - count) to reduce the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera. If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the exposure setting (by using the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 52 To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen. Metering Menu The ‘Metering’ setting will affect how your camera focuses when capturing an image. Depending on your selection, the camera will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas in the display and adjust the image color and lighting accordingly.
  • Page 53 Language Menu You can select your camera’s language setting by selecting the desired language from the ‘Language’ menu. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Language’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option.
  • Page 54 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. To Set the Date and Time: Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Date/Time’...
  • Page 55 Frequency Menu The options in the ‘Frequency’ menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale. If your camera is set to a frequency that does not match your country’s electric current, you may see waves on the images taken by your camera. 50Hz –...
  • Page 56 MENU button. - FORMAT: To proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the MENU button. You will be asked to confirm the formatting of the memory card. • Select ‘No’ and press the MENU button to exit without formatting. •...

  • Page 57: Video Playback Mode

    Video Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you’ve already taken with you camera.  When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default. ...
  • Page 58 THUMBNAIL VIEW Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View. The images on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails. To access the Thumbnail View: Press the PLAYBACK button to open the Playback Mode.
  • Page 59 Other  IMAGE SELECTION: In Thumbnail View, confirms and opens the image to full size. SHUTTER  START/PAUSE: During Video Playback, stops and pauses the playing video.  PLAYBACK MENU: Opens and exits the menu options for Playback Mode. NOTE: Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons to navigate. MENU ...
  • Page 60 ViviLink for Videos The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera’s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application. Remember: You can also easily access the ViviLink menu by pressing the ViviLink (DOWN) button.
  • Page 61 Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. Press the MENU button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. selected option icon appears on the selected item. To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
  • Page 62 To Unlock the Selected Image: To unlock the selected locked image use the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘Unlock This Video’ and then press the MENU button. The image now appears in Playback Mode without the lock icon. To Lock All Images: To lock all captured videos and photos use the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘Lock All Images’...

  • Page 63: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE – USING THE CD ROM You must be connected to the Internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open.
  • Page 64 13) On MACINTOSH OS: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application. 14) If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager from the Programs (PC) or Applications (Mac) menu on your computer.
  • Page 65 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE – USING THE ONLINE LINK The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software can also be downloaded and installed via the following online links: WINDOWS OS: http://tinyurl.com/viviwin MAC OS: http://tinyurl.com/vivimac Enter the appropriate URL (shown above) into a web browser on your computer.
  • Page 66 GETTING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO THE COMPUTER The Micro SD Memory card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. 1.

  • Page 67: Transferring Images From My Camera To My Computer Manually

     Edit images using automatic and manual tools  Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience Image Manager open the Help file or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application’s Home screen.
  • Page 68 TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: MACINTOSH Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. MSDC appears on the LCD. The camera’s device icon appears on the desktop. Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.

  • Page 69: Camera Maintenance

    Camera Maintenance The digital camera is a delicate device. Please handle your camera with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your camera to heat sources. 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 will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year from the time of purchase.

  • Page 70: Technical Support

    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 support@vivitar.com and one of our technical support team members will answer your questions.
  • Page 71 This device complies with the part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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