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ViviCam T329 Digital Camera

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© 2011 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.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    ViviCam T329 Digital Camera User Manual © 2011 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 ........................7 Camera Technical Specifications ....................8 Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS ..............9 Computer System Requirements – MAC OS ................9 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camera ..................

  • 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 1. Power Button 12. ViviLink / Down Button 2. Shutter Button 13. Microphone 3. LCD Screen 14. Flash Light 4. LED 15. USB Slot 5. Zoom In 16. Tripod Socket 6. Zoom Out 17. Optical Lens 7.

  • Page 5: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card  Insert SD Memory card (up to 32GB)  Insert 3 X AAA (1.5V) batteries. before use.  Alkaline batteries recommended. Turning On the Camera Using the Camera...
  • 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 Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. Use 3x AAA (1.5v) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. (Batteries not included.) SD Card Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into your camera.
  • Page 7 continue or “No” to exit the setup. Note: If you select “No” and decide to leave the camera setup, the camera will be set to its default settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus in the camera. Setting the Date and Time The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera.

  • Page 8: 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 9: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor (12M) 4000 x 3000, (10M) 3648 X 2736 pixels, (9M) 3456 X 2592 pixels, (8M) 3264 X 2448 pixels, (7M HD) 3648X2048 pixels, (5M) Image Resolution 2592x1944 pixels, (3M) 2048x1536 pixels, (2M HD) 1920x1080 pixels and (VGA) 640x480 pixels Video Resolution 640X480 pixels (30 fps), 320X240 pixels (30 fps) File Format...

  • Page 10: 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:  Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 ...

  • Page 11: Powering On/Off Your Digital Camera

    Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camera  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. If your camera comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use.  Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. (SD card up to 32GB - SD Card not included) Powering the camera ON Press the...

  • Page 12: 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 13: Navigating The Menus

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

  • Page 14: 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 T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired.
  • Page 15 Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons: Button Function Scene Selection – Opens the Scene menu Left Flash Options – Toggles the Flash options appearing on the LCD Delete –...
  • Page 16 Flash Options There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear on the Photo Capture Mode LCD screen in the sequence. To change the Flash mode, press the UP Quick Function button until you arrive at your desired settings.
  • Page 17 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 18 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 you can do so by manually turn ON the Flash.
  • Page 19 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. Image Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera.
  • Page 20 selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MODE 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 21 Face Detect Menu The Face Detect feature when set to „On‟ allows the camera to use a subject‟s face as the basis for balancing the other colors and focus in the camera‟s display. This feature is meant to ensure that the color and focus of your pictures will be consistently sharp and high-quality. Note: To properly use the Face Detect option, please ensure the following: ...
  • Page 22 Smile Capture Menu The Smile Capture feature when set to „On‟ allows the camera to automatically take a picture when it detects that a subject in the picture is smiling. Note: To properly use the Smile Capture feature, please ensure the following: ...
  • Page 23 Macro Menu With the Macro feature you can capture images at close range (30 ~ 45 cm). To enable the Macro „On‟. The flower icon mode, select will appear on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is ON. „Off‟.
  • Page 24 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET 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 MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 25 menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET 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 MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 26 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 27 selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MODE 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 28 Language Menu You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. Press the SET 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 29 To Set the Date and Time: Press the SET 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” menu option then press the SET button to select the option.
  • Page 30 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 31 Press the MODE 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 32  Select “No” to exit the menu and return to the previous mode without resetting to the default settings.  Select “Yes” and press the SET 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.

  • Page 33: Photo Playback Mode

    Photo Playback Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default.  Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode.  The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera.
  • Page 34 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 Views all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3, 5 or 10 second intervals (to exit the Slide Show, press any button) Displays the NEXT image...
  • Page 35 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 captured pictures from your camera using the Delete menu. View the photo you would like to delete. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 36 ViviLink Menu 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. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 37 Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camera. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Rotate menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 38 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Protect/Lock menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
  • Page 39 Slide Show Menu You can view a Slide Show of all the pictures taken with your camera by pressing the UP Quick Function button while in Playback mode. The Slide Show menu allows you to set the interval length of time that each picture will display during the slide show.

  • Page 40: 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 to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 41 Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Action Left Scene Selection - Opens the Scene menu Light Exposure - Opens the Light Exposure menu Delete - Opens the „Delete This Video‟ option and allows you Right to view and delete the last video taken as well as previously captured videos...
  • Page 42 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:...
  • Page 43 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. Press the SET 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 44 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 SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 45 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 46 Color Effect Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Color Effect menu.
  • Page 47 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 48 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET 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 MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 49 Language Menu You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. Press the SET 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 50 setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. To Set the Date and Time: Press the SET 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 51 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 flickering or waves on the images taken by your camera.
  • Page 52 To proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET button. You will be asked to confirm the formatting of the memory card.  Select “No” to exit without formatting.  Select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin. The memory card will be completely formatted.

  • Page 53: Video Playback Mode

    Video Playback Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default.  Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode.  The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera.
  • Page 54 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 STOPS a playing video Displays the NEXT image Right Down ViviLink - Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu Other PLAYS and PAUSES a playing video Shutter...
  • Page 55 ViviLink Menu 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. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 56 Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Protect/Lock menu.

  • Page 57: Installing The Software

    On Macintosh: The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Installer window appears. If the window does not appear, click the CD icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. If you do not have internet access at the time of inserting the CD-ROM, connect to the internet and then click the “Install Vivitar Experience Image Manager”...

  • Page 58: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    12) On Macintosh: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application. 13) 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 59: Getting Photos And Videos From Your Camera To Your Computer

    Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer Note: 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”...

  • Page 60: Get Started

     Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience Image Manager open the „Help guide‟ from the Help menu or click the “Take the Tour” button on the application‟s Home page.

  • Page 61: 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 camera 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 62: 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 63: Technical Support

    Q: I deleted images using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. The images were also deleted from my computer. How do I recover images that I accidently deleted? All images deleted using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager are sent to your computer ‟s Recycle or Trash Bin and can be retrieved from there.

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