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Page 1: User Manual
ViviCam 7399 Digital Camera User Manual © 2010 Sakar International, Inc. 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
Contents Introduction ..........................2 What‟s Included ..........................2 Parts of the Camera ........................3 Initial Camera Setup ........................4 Main Camera Modes ........................6 Camera Technical Specifications ....................7 Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS ..............8 Computer System Requirements – MAC OS ................8 Powering the Camera On/Off ....................... -
Page 3: 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. -
Page 4: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera LCD Screen 13. Menu Button Left/Self-Timer Button 14. Battery Compartment OK Button SD Card Slot Playback Button 16. Tripod Socket Zoom Out Button 17. Shutter Button Zoom In Button 18. Power Button Power Indicator Light/Busy Light 19. -
Page 5: Initial Camera Setup
Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use Turning On the Camera Using the Camera Selecting the Modes Accessing the Menu... - Page 6 When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the INITIAL CAMERA SETUP. Powering the Camera ON Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. Use 2x AAA (1.5v) batteries (not included). Alkaline batteries recommended. Make sure an SD card (up to 32 GB) has been properly inserted into your camera - until a click sound is heard.
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Page 7: Main Camera Modes
Main Camera Modes Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your camera after the camera has been powered ON. Photo Capture Mode Use this mode to capture pictures with your camera. This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON. -
Page 8: Camera Technical Specifications
Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor (8M) 3264 X 2448 pixels, (5M) 2592x1944 pixels, Image Resolution (3M) 2048x1536 pixels, (2M HD) 1920x1080 pixels and (VGA) 640x480 pixels Video Resolution 640X480 pixels (30 fps), 320X240 pixels (30 fps) File Format JPEG/AVI External Memory SD Card (up to 32GB) -
Page 9: Computer System Requirements - Windows Os
Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS 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, Windows Vista or Windows 7 ... -
Page 10: Powering The Camera On/Off
Powering the Camera On/Off Powering the camera ON Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. Use 2x AAA (1.5v) batteries (not included). Alkaline batteries recommended. Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into your camera (until a click sound is heard). -
Page 11: Navigating The Menus
enjoy clear quality photos. To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE button on the back of the camera to switch between the Photo Capture Mode and the Video Capture Mode. To view the Playback Mode, press the Playback button. -
Page 12: Photo Capture Mode
Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. Taking a Picture While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture. Click the Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired. - Page 13 Flash Options 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 UP Quick Function button until you arrive at your desired settings.
- Page 14 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:...
- Page 15 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow 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 16 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
- Page 17 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
- Page 18 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the White Balance menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
- Page 19 Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Multi SnapShots menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.
- Page 20 Light Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera‟s lens. This setting should be adjusted when the environment is lighter or darker than normal. When the environment has more light than is needed, reduce the exposure setting (by using the negative - count) to reduce the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera.
- Page 21 selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
- Page 22 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 direction control buttons to scroll and select the Language menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
- Page 23 setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. To Set the Date and Time: Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Date/Time menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the “Date Setup”...
- Page 24 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 25 Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 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.
- Page 26 If you would like to proceed with the reset, select „Yes‟ and press the OK button to confirm. The settings will be reset. You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital camera settings set to the Factory Default Settings. If you would like to exit the format, select „No‟...
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Page 27: Photo Playback Mode
Photo Playback Mode The Playback mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Press the Playback button to open the Playback Mode. The latest captured file appears on the LCD screen. If there are no images stored, a message (No File) appears. - Page 28 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Action Displays the PREVIOUS image. Left DISPLAY / Up Pauses the Slide Show. Displays the NEXT image. Right Views all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3, 5 or 10 second MODE/Down intervals.
- Page 29 Delete Menu While in the Playback Mode, you can delete pictures from your camera using the Delete menu. The Delete Menu can also be accessed quickly by pressing the Delete button. View the photo you would like to delete. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Delete menu.
- Page 30 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option. The selected picture will now appear rotated in the Playback mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
- Page 31 You will be asked to connect the camera to the Pictbridge printer. Connect the USB cable provided in the package from the camera to the Pictbridge port of the printer. Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process. Select the “Cancel”...
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Page 32: 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 button once to access the Video Capture Mode. Taking a Video While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture. - Page 33 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:...
- Page 34 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow 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 direction control buttons to scroll and select the Scene menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
- Page 35 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 36 White Balance Menu The White Balance feature allows your camera to adjust the coloring of the captured images depending on the type of light source in the current environment. Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current environment will allow the camera to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camera.
- Page 37 Image Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Image Sharpness menu.
- Page 38 selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
- Page 39 Center – Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but giving greater weight to the subject in the center Multi – Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness, background, direct light and scenes Spot –...
- Page 40 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. The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camera‟s date and time as desired. You can also disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camera.
- Page 41 when performing camera functions. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Silent Mode menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.
- Page 42 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 43 You will be asked to confirm the formatting of the memory card. Select “No” to exit without formatting. Select “Yes” and press the OK button to begin the format. The memory card will be completely formatted. Firmware (Factory Default Settings) Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the Factory Default Settings.
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Page 44: 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. Press the Playback button to open the Playback Mode. The latest captured file appears on the LCD screen. If there are no images stored, a message (No File) appears. - Page 45 Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Action Displays the PREVIOUS image. Left DISPLAY / Up Pauses the Photo Slide Show. Displays the NEXT image Right Views all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3, 5 or 10 second MODE/Down...
- Page 46 Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback Mode, you can delete pictures from your camera using the Delete menu. The Delete Menu can also be accessed quickly by pressing the Delete button. View the video you would like to delete.
- Page 47 If you do not want to delete all of your videos and photos, select „No‟ and press the OK button. All images will remain on your SD card and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback mode. Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked”...
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Page 48: Installing The Software
Installing the Software 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. On PC: The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Installer window appears. If the window does not appear, open the application‟s CD/DVD drive and click on “Setup.exe”... -
Page 49: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
On PC and Macintosh: Click the “I accept the terms of this license agreement” and then click “Next” to continue. 10) On PC only: Let the “Vivitar Experience Image Manager” installer create the folder to where the program will be installed, and then click “Install”. -
Page 50: Getting Photos And Videos From Your Camera To Your Computer
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer An SD 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. Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu. The “Get Images from device”... -
Page 51: Get Started
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 the Tour” button on the application`s Home page. -
Page 52: Transfer Media From My Camera To My Computer Manually (Using Macintosh)
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using 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 53: Sakar Warranty Card
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 will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year from the time of purchase. -
Page 54: 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.