ViviCam T327 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.
Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2 What‟s Included ............................................................................................................................ 2 Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 3 Initial Camera Setup .....................................................
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. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera. What’s Included 1. Digital Camera 2. Lithium Battery 3.
Parts of the Camera 1. Power Button 12. ViviLink / Down Button 2. Shutter Button 13. Microphone 3. LCD Screen 14. Flash Light 4. LED / Charge Lamp 15. USB Slot 5. Zoom In 16. Tripod Socket 6. Zoom Out 17. Digital Lens 7. MODE Button 18. Battery Compartment 8. SET Button 19. Memory Card Slot 9. Scene / Left Button 20. Focus lamp 10. Flash / Up / Slideshow 21. Viewfinder 11. Delete / Right Button 22.
Initial Camera Setup Installing the Battery Installing the Memory Card +- To Charge the Battery: Insert the battery as shown above. Make sure the polarity is correct. Power off the camera. Connect the camera with the USB cable either to the AC charger or to the computer. Charge light will turn off when battery is fully charged. Turning On the Camera SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use. Insert as shown above until a click is heard.
When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the INITIAL CAMERA SETUP: Powering the Camera ON 1) 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. 2) Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. 3) Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. The camera will be in Photo Capture mode to start.
Setting the Date and Time The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera. Set the Date and Time as Desired and press the SET button to confirm the selection and move to the next part of the camera setup. Setting the ViviLink Default Option Once the Date and Time have been set, you will be asked to set the default ViviLink destination for photos and videos taken with your camera.
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. To take a picture, aim your camera as desired and press the “Shutter” button. The picture will be automatically saved to your camera‟s memory card.
Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor (8M) 3264 x 2448 pixels, (7M HD) 3648 x 2048 pixels, (5M) 2592 Image Resolution x 1944 pixels, (3M) 2048 x 1536 pixels, (2M HD) 1920 x 1080 pixels and (VGA) 640 x 480 pixels Video Resolution 640X480 pixels (30 fps), 320X240 pixels (30 fps) File Format JPEG/AVI Internal Memory 1 Test Photo Use Only External Memory SD Card (up to 32GB) LCD Display 2.7 Inch TFT Lens f=36-108mm Zoom 4X Digital Zoom Exposure -3.0EV ~ +3.
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 7 512 MB RAM, with 100MB of free disk space 1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution 16-bit color or higher display adaptor CD-ROM Drive QuickTime 6 or higher Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher Windows Media Player 10 or higher Internet con
Changing Camera Mode 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. When the camera is first powered ON, the Photo Capture Mode will be active.
5) If the selection can be remembered by the camera, a selection icon will appear to the right of the selected menu option. Changes made to these options will remain as is until you decide to change them again at a later time. 6) Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camera and do not display this icon when selected. 7) At any time you can press the MODE button to exit the menus and return to the previous screen.
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. Forced Off (Default) A Auto Flash Forced On Red Eye Hide/Show the LCD Icons The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired. 1) Hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to hide the display of the icons on the screen.
Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the SET button to select the desired option. 5) A 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
Image Resolution Menu The Image Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your camera‟s memory. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
Self-Timer 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. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 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.
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: Macro mode off – Smile Capture will not work if the camera is in Macro mode. Select the Macro „Off‟ option in the Macro menu. The mountain icon will appear on the LCD. Anti-Shake - Ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to „On‟.
Macro Menu With the Macro feature, you can capture images at close range (30 ~ 45 cm). When enabled, the Macro mode will allow your camera to focus on an object that is very close to the camera. The flower icon will appear on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is on. Note: The Macro mode must be turned off when you want to use the following features of your camera: Flash, Face Detect and Smile Capture. To turn Macro mode off, select the Macro „Off‟ option.
4) Press the SET button to select the desired option. 5) A 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. 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the selected option icon will appear on the selected item. setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
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. 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the SET button to select the desired option. 5) A 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.
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.
4) Press the SET button to select the desired option. 5) A 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. 8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the selected option icon will appear on the selected item. setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
4) Highlight the “Date Setup” menu option. 5) Press the SET button to select the desired option. 6) The “Date Setup” submenu will open. 7) Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT navigation buttons. For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN navigation buttons to set the time and date. 8) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous screen.
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. 8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale.
This option will delete all of the content at one time. If you would like to delete individual images, use the delete menu in the camera‟s Playback mode. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options. While scrolling down the selected option will be highlighted.
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 will allow you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Viewing Photos on Your Camera Once in the Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your camera‟s memory card. Photos appear with a icon on the top left of the LCD screen.
Right Down Displays the NEXT image Opens the ViviLink menu 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. 1) Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select the image you would like to delete. 2) Press the SET button to open the menus. 3) Scroll to the Delete 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. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the SET button to select the desired option.
Crop Image Menu You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN to highlight the Crop option. 4) Press the SET button to open the Crop option. 5) The Crop window will open on the selected picture. 6) Use the directional buttons to move the Crop box to define the desired crop area.
Print Photos Menu You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your camera directly to a Pictbridge compatible printer. 1) Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print. 2) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 4) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
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 1) 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. 2) Click the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to better set the camera display if desired.
Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: 33
Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the SET button to select the desired option. 5) A 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
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. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
Macro Menu With the Macro feature, you can capture images at close range (30 ~ 45 cm). When enabled, the Macro mode will allow your camera to focus on an object that is very close to the camera. The flower icon will appear on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is on. Note: The Macro mode must be turned off when you want to use the following features of your camera: Flash, Face Detect and Smile Capture. To turn Macro mode off, select the Macro „Off‟ 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. 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 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 ISO is reduced, the image sensor in your camera will be less sensitive to light and will optimize the image quality in environments with bright lighting. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the SET button to select the desired option.
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. 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Language Menu You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the SET button to select the desired option. 5) A 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. 8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the selected option icon will appear on the selected item. setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
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 turned on again with the power button before the next use. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8) 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. Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on your camera‟s memory card.
4) Press the SET button. 5) You will be asked to confirm your wish to restore all of the factory settings. 6) The settings will be reset. 7) A message will appear indicating that the settings have been reset successfully. 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 will allow you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera.
Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Left Up Right Down Action Displays the PREVIOUS image Stops a playing video Displays the NEXT image Opens the ViviLink menu 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 videos from your camera through the delete menu.
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. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
Installing the Software You must be connected to the internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software. 1) Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open. 2) 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” to launch the installer.
5) If you have internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens, choose your language and click “Next” to open the next window. 6) Select your camera model from the list and click “Next” to open the next window. 7) Click “Next” to confirm your camera model selection and to install the application. 8) Please wait while the application is being installed on your computer. 9) Please review the license terms.
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. 1) Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu. 2) The “Get Images from device” window opens. 3) You can select to download photos, videos or both. 4) Select your camera (removable disk) from the device window.
Get started! Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, you can: Upload and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo sharing and social networking sites - Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, MySpace, Photobucket, Twitpic, Twitgoo and YouTube Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from one social network to another Organize your images by creating offline and online albums Edit images using automatic and manual tools Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps For more d
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) 1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2) MSDC appears on the LCD. 3) The camera‟s device icon appears on the desktop. 4) Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files. 5) Select the files and drag them into your computer. Optionally, select the files and choose Copy from the Finder‟s Edit menu.
What Is Not Covered By Warranty: Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal use, including but limited to, repair by unauthorized parties, tampering, modification or accident. What to Do When Service Is Required: When returning your defective product (postage pre-paid) for service, your package should include: 1) Copy of original bill of sale 2) A detailed written description of the problem.
Troubleshooting Q: I have taken photos and selected the “Get Images” button. I get a message that the images were successfully transferred but the photos do not appear on my computer. What do I do? First ensure that you have in fact taken photos. Press the Shutter button to take some sample photos and then try downloading them again. With test photos if the camera powers off before you upload them to the computer the photos are not stored in the camera`s memory.
