ViviCam S1527
Digital Camera
User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
What’s Included ............................................................................................................................ 2
A Quick Look at Your Camera ...................................................................................................... 3
Initial Camera Setup ..................................................................................................................... 5
Main Camera Modes .................................................................................................................... 9
Camera Technical Specifications ................................................................................................ 10
Computer System Requirements ................................................................................................ 11
Powering the Camera On/Off ..................................................................................................... 12
Changing Camera Mode ............................................................................................................ 13
Navigating the Menus ................................................................................................................. 15
ViviLink Feature .......................................................................................................................... 16
Photo Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 17
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 33
Camera Settings......................................................................................................................... 36
Playback Mode ........................................................................................................................... 38
Connecting the Digital Camera to an HDTV ............................................................................... 47
Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 48
Connecting the Camera to the Computer ................................................................................... 49
Getting Photos and Videos from the Camera to the Computer .................................................. 50
Getting Started! .......................................................................................................................... 51
Transferring Images from the Camera to the Computer Manually .............................................. 51
Camera Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 53
Sakar 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.
Note:
Your camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.
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 the Vivitar Experience™ Image
Manager Software to enjoy the full Vivitar Experience.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.
What’s Included
1) Digital Camera
2) USB cable
3) Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager
Software Installation CD
4) Wrist Strap
Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included.
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A Quick Look at Your Camera
PARTS OF THE CAMERA
1. Power ON/OFF Button
11. Self Timer/Left Button
21. Photo Shutter Button
2. ViviLink Button
12. LCD Screen
22. Flash Light
3. Playback Button
13. USB Port
23. Manual Flash Open Button
4. Flash/Up Button
14. HDMI Port
24. Special Color Effects Button
5. Exposure/Right Button
15. Tripod Mount
25. ISO Button
6. Delete Button
16. Optical Lens
26. Video Record Button
7. Menu Button
17. Battery Compartment
27. Mode Dial
8. OK Button
18. Lens Cover
28. Face Detect Button
9. Macro/Down Button
19. SD Memory Card Slot
29. Anti-Shake Button
10. Display Button
20. Zoom In (T)/Zoom Out (W)
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MULTI-FUNCTIONAL BUTTONS
You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4-way control or OK.
1) Left/Self –Timer Button:
Scrolls left in menus.
Toggles through the 4 self-timer options.
2) Up/Flash Button:
Scrolls up in menus.
Toggle through the flash options.
3) Right/Exposure Button:
Scrolls right in menus.
Selects an EV value.
4) Down/Focus Button:
Scrolls down in menus.
Toggles between different focus modes.
5) OK Button:
Confirms a chosen setting.
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Initial Camera Setup
QUICK INITIAL CAMERA SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
Installing the Batteries
Installing the Memory Card
Insert 4 AA (1.5V) batteries.
Alkaline batteries recommended.
SD Memory card (up to 32GB)
needed for normal use.
Turning On the Camera
Using the Camera
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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1) Use only the specified batteries for the camera.
Use 4 x AA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Batteries not included.
Note: When replacing batteries, always power off the camera before removing the batteries.
2) Push the clip in the direction of the arrow and then slide the battery cover to the right to
release and open it.
3) Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to
the polarity shown inside the battery compartment.
4) Close the battery compartment cover and then slide the clip to the left to securely lock the
cover in place.
Note:
Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period.
Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.
Rechargeable batteries not recommended.
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.
Battery Status:
Icon
Description
Battery power is full.
Battery power remains adequate.
Battery power is low.
Battery power is very low. You should replace the batteries ASAP.
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INSTALLING THE SD MEMORY CARD
Make sure an SD Memory Card has been properly inserted into your camera.
SD card not included.
To properly install the SD Memory Card:
1) Open the SD Memory Card cover on the side of the camera to reveal the SD Memory Card
slot.
2) Insert the SD card into the SD Card slot. The proper direction to install the SD Card is
shown on the SD icon by the SD card slot. See images 1 and 2 below for reference.
3) Push the SD card until you hear a ‘click’ sound. This indicates the SD card has been
inserted correctly. See images 3 and 4 below for reference.
4) Close the SD Memory Card cover.
To remove the SD Memory Card:
1) Open the SD Memory Card cover on the side of the camera to reveal the SD Memory Card
slot.
2) Lightly press the edge of the SD Memory Card to eject.
3) Close the SD Memory Card cover.
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Note:
After the camera is powered on, an SD 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.
Make sure the SD card is not locked (check the lock switch on the side of the SD card). If
the SD card is locked this will prevent the camera from saving captured photos to the SD card.
POWER ON
Press the Power or Playback button to turn on the camera.
ATTACHING THE STRAP
To attach the lens and neck straps to your camera, please follow the instructions below:
1) Insert one end of the neck strap through the strap eyelet.
2) Route it through the buckle as the inner loop.
3) Route the other end of the neck strap to the other strap buckle to secure it.
Follow the above steps to attach the other side of the neck strap.
4) Insert one end of the lens strap through the strap eyelet.
5) Make a loop to secure it.
6) Attach the other end of the lens strap on the lens cover.
7) Once complete, make sure the straps are tight.
Congratulations! Your camera is now ready to use.
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Main Camera Modes
Your digital camera has different modes for the various camera functions.
Photo Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture pictures with your digital 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 halfway to
focus, then press the Shutter button fully to capture the image.
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.
Press the HD button or turn the Mode Dial to Video. To take a video, aim your
camera as desired and press the Shutter button to start the record. A blinking red record
indicator appears on the LCD screen while record is in progress. To stop the record, 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 on your digital camera.
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, edit 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.
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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
4608x3456 (16M), 4300x3255 (14M), 4000x3000 (12M), 3648x2736
(10M), 3264x2448 (8M), 2560x1920 (6M),
2048x1536 (3M), 1920x1080 (2M-HD), 640x480 (VGA)
Video Resolution
HD 720P 1280x720 (30fps)
File Format
Still Image: JPEG (EXIF 2.3 compatible); DCF compatible; Support
DPOF; Video: MJPEG Audio: AVI/MOV
Internal Memory
Test Photos. Number of photos vary according to selected Image
Size setting: VGA -108 photos, 2MP-66 photos, 3MP-21 photos,
6MP-14 photos, 8MP-9 photos, 10MP-7 photos, 12MP-6 photos,
14MP-5 photos, 16MP-4 photos
External Memory
SD Card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
TXD 3.0 Inch TFT
Lens
f=28-504mm, F3.2-6.5
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom; 18X Optical Zoom
Light Exposure
-2.0 ~ +2.0 EV (0.3EV / step)
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H,
Fluorescent L, Custom
ISO
Auto, 50,100, 200, 400,800,1600
Scene
Scenery, Backlight, Night Scenery, Building, Kids, Night Portrait,
Food, Text, Snow, Fireworks, Sunset, HDR, Blink Detect, Smile
Capture
Flash
No Flash, Forced On, Auto Flash, Red Eye Reduction
Self-Timer
2, 5 or 10 second delay
Anti Shake
Yes
Face Detect
Yes
Multi Snapshot (Burst)
Yes
Print Photos
Yes
Microphone
Yes
Macro
Yes
Language
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements
Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7 ;
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
4x AA (1.5V) batteries
Working Temperature
0~40C
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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 or Windows 7
Pentium® 4 processor (or above)
1 GB of RAM, with 250 MB available hard disk space
16-bit Color monitor, 1024 X 768 recommended screen resolution
CD-ROM Drive
QuickTime® 6 or higher
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 7 or higher
Windows Media Player 10 or higher
DirectX 9 or higher
Internet connection required
MACINTOSH OS
Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later
1 GB RAM, 250 MB available hard disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
QuickTime® 6 or higher
CD-ROM Drive
Internet connection required
Note: Make sure the latest compatible Adobe® Flash® Player is installed on your computer.
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Powering the Camera On/Off
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)
Please see Initial Camera Setup for more information.
POWERING THE CAMERA ON
There are two ways to turn on the camera:
1) Press the Power button.
The camera is turned on in Photo Capture/Camera Mode.
2) Press the Playback button.
The camera is turned on in Photo Capture/Camera Mode.
After powering on, the camera emits a sound and the LED light turns on briefly.
The LCD screen turns on with your camera in Photo Capture Mode to start.
POWERING THE CAMERA OFF
While the camera is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your
camera OFF. A “Goodbye” screen appears and then the camera will power off completely.
POWER SAVING FEATURE – AUTO POWER OFF
Your digital camera also has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off your
camera after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle. The Auto Power Off settings
can be set from the Auto Power Off settings menu.
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Changing Camera Mode
The procedure below is a general guideline for basic operation. It is particularly useful if you are
new to the camera.
Your camera has three main modes:
1) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera.
2) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera.
3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos
you have already taken with your camera.
POWER ON
Press the Power/ Playback button to turn the power on.
Be sure that you have removed the lens cover before turning on the camera.
When the camera is first powered ON, the Photo Capture Mode will be active.
The icons that appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to
capture and enjoy clear quality photos.
PHOTO CAPTURE MODE
When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon displays on the top-left corner of the LCD display.
1) Set the Mode Dial to the desired photo shooting mode.
2) If you need to use the flash for shooting, open the flash.
3) Use the Zoom lever to zoom-in/zoom-out on the subject.
4) Press the Shutter button halfway to set the automatic focus.
5) Once the focus is set, the focus frame color will turn from red (unfocused) to green (focused).
If the focus frame color is red and you press the Shutter button down, it might result in a
blurred photo.
6) Press the Shutter button down fully to capture the image.
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VIDEO CAPTURE MODE
When in Video Capture Mode, this icon displays on the top-left corner of the LCD display.
1) To switch to Video Capture Mode, press the HD button or turn the Mode Dial to
Video.
2) Press the Shutter button to start capturing your video.
3) While recording, use the Zoom lever to zoom-in/zoom-out on the subject.
4) Press the Right/Exposure button to pause/resume the video recording. Press the Shutter
button again to stop the video recording.
PLAYBACK MODE
When in Playback Mode, this icon displays on the top-left corner of the LCD display.
1) To switch to Playback mode, press the Playback button.
2) In Playback mode, you can view captured photos or play recorded videos.
3) You can press the Left or Right button to scroll through the photos/videos.
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Navigating the Menus
The Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode and Playback Mode each have a set of menus
specific to that mode. The General Camera Settings also has its own set of menus.
To access the menus:
1) Press the Menu button.
Note: Depending on your selected mode and settings, the displayed option icons in the
menu may vary.
2) Select the Mode Menu by pressing the Right/Left button.
The Mode Menus include:
Icon
Mode
Description
Photo Capture Mode
Displays the Photo Capture Mode Menu options.
Video Capture Mode
Displays the Video Capture Mode Menu options.
Playback Mode
Displays the Playback Mode Menu options.
Camera Settings
Displays the Camera Setting Menu options.
3) Press the Menu button.
4) Press the Up/Down button to select ‘Image Size’.
5) Press the OK/Right button to enter the submenu.
6) Press the Up/Down button to select an option.
7) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Note: Press the Menu button at any time to exit the menu screen.
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ViviLink Feature
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.
VIVILINK: PHOTO OR VIDEO CAPTURE MODE
Press the ViviLink Quick Function Button to open the ViviLink options. Select a ViviLink
option and press OK to save your selection and return to Capture mode. Your selected ViviLink
destination appears as an icon on the LCD screen and your camera is now ready to capture your
photo or video with the selected ViviLink destination.
Note: The ViviLink feature is deactivated by default and needs to be activated prior to capturing
each photo or video.
VIVILINK: PLAYBACK MODE
A ViviLink destination can be added to a captured image or changed by accessing the ViviLink
menu in Playback Mode. Simply select an image, press the ViviLink Quick Function Button
and select the ViviLink destination and press the OK button.
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Photo Capture Mode
The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera.
LCD ICONS AND DESCRIPTION
The following icons appear on the LCD display in Photo Capture Mode.
No.
Description
1
Shooting Mode
2
Flash Mode
3
Focus Mode
4
Image Size
5
Image Quality
6
Numbers of Shots Available
7
ISO
8
Face Tracking
9
White Balance
10
Exposure Value (EV)
11
Histogram
12
Battery Level
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ViviLink Destination (No icon appears if ‘None’ selected)
14
Face Detect (No icon appears if ‘Off’ selected)
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CAPTURING YOUR PHOTO
1) While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you
would like to capture.
2) Set the Mode Dial to the desired shooting mode.
3) If you need to use the Flash for shooting, press the Flash button to open the Flash.
4) Use the Zoom In/T and Zoom Out/W lever to better set the camera display if desired.
You can magnify your subject up to 18 times using the zoom.
The following Digital Zoom Indicator appears on the top, right side of the LCD screen:
5) Press the Shutter button halfway to set automatic focus.
Once the focus is set, the frame color will turn from red (unfocused) to green (focused). If
the focus frame color is red and you press the Shutter button, this may result in a blurry
photo.
6) Press the Shutter button fully to capture your photo.
7) The picture is automatically saved to the camera’s internal memory or SD Memory Card.
PHOTO CAPTURE MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS
Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons:
Button
Function
Left
Self Timer – Opens the Self Time Menu.
The Self Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camera’s
Shutter button is pressed and the actual capture of the picture.
This is an optimal feature if you don’t just want to take the picture but would also like
to be in the picture yourself. Just set the desired Self Timer delay, press the Shutter
button on your camera and position yourself in front of the camera as desired.
The Self-Timer options include - Off, 2 Seconds, 5 Seconds, 10 Seconds
Up
Flash – Toggles between the Flash options:
No Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Auto Flash
Reminder: Press the Flash button to open the Flash before selecting a Flash option.
Right
Light Exposure – Opens the 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.
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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.
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.
The Light Exposure options include: -2.0 ~ +2.0 EV (0.3EV / step)
Down
Focus – Toggles between the focus options:
Auto Focus: The camera automatically focuses.
Macro: Allows your camera to focus on an object that is close to the camera.
Infinity: Allows images to be captured from 1.5m to ∞ infinity
OK
Enters the submenu options.
Saves your selected option.
Other
Shutter
Captures the photo.
Delete
Opens the ‘Delete this File?’ menu. Select ‘Yes’ and press OK to delete
current image.
MENU
Opens the Photo Capture Mode Menus as well as Camera Settings Menus.
Exits the Menu screen.
ViviLink
Opens the ViviLink for Photos options:
None, Facebook Twitter, Photobucket, Flickr, MySpace, Picasa Albums,
YouTube
Playback
Opens the Playback Mode showing the last image captured.
Detect
Opens the Detect Options:
Off, Face Detect, Smile Detect, Blinking Detect, Object Detect
Anti-Shake
Opens the Anti-Shake menu. The Anti-Shake feature reduces image
distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the
image. The Anti-Shake options include: Off, On
HD
Opens the Video Capture Mode.
Toggles between the Video Capture Mode and Photo Capture Mode.
ISO
Opens the ISO Menu. The ISO options include:
Auto, ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600
Color Effect
Opens the Color Effect Menu. The Color Effect options include:
Normal, LOMO, Fish Eye, Monochrome, Sepia, Negative, Red, Green, Blue
DISP
Toggles between the following LCD display options:
Hides the bottom display of the icons on the screen; Hides all the display of
the icons on the screen; Displays the screen with a grid (no icons); Displays
all the icons on the screen.
Mode Dial
Selects the shooting mode.
T
Zooms In
W
Zooms Out
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