ViviCam T030 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 Your Camera Includes ......................................................................................................... 2 Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 3 Quick 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 Your Camera Includes 1. Digital Camera 2.
Parts of the Camera 1. Power button 2. Shutter button 3. LCD Screen 4. LED 5. Multi-Function Key 1 / Zoom In 6. Multi-Function Key 2 / Zoom Out 7. Flash / Up / Slideshow 8. Playback / Right Button 9. Video Mode / Down Button 10. SET button 11. ViviLink / Left Button 12. Microphone 13. Speaker 14. Flash Light 15. USB Slot 16. Digital Lens 17. Tripod Socket 18. Macro switch 19. Battery and SD Card Compartment 20.
Quick Setup Installing the Battery Installing the Memory Card SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use Turning On the Camera Using the Camera Accessing the menu 4
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 4000x3000(12M); 3648x2736(10M); 3264x2448(8M); Image Resolution 3648x2048(7MHD); 2592x1944(5M); 2048x1536(3M); 1920x1080 (2M HD); 640x480(VGA) 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 3.0 Inch TFT LCD Lens f=7.45mm F3.0 Zoom 4X Digital Zoom Exposure -3.0EV ~ +3.
Computer System Requirements – Windows 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 connec
Charging the Lithium Battery Only use the Lithium Battery that is included in the packaging. To charge the Lithium Battery insert the battery into the camera in the direction as shown. 1) Make sure the camera is powered off. 2) Plug in the AC Adapter included in the package and connect the other end to the USB slot of the camera. 3) Alternatively, connect the USB cable to the USB slot on the camera and to the USB port of your computer. 4) The LED on the back of the camera lights up.
2) Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. 3) Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. Setting the Camera Language 1) You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear. Select the language of your choice and press the SET button to confirm the selection. 2) After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial 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. 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 software application. 1) First you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Photos.
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.
4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. 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.
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. A Forced Off Auto (Default) Flash Macro Switch Forced On Red Eye / Your camera contains a Macro Switch that allows you to manually enable or disable the Macro mode on your camera. The Macro mode allows you to capture images at very close range.
Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode: 14
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 or the top Multi-Function Key 1 5) A button to select the desired option.
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. 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. 4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 5) A button to select the desired option. 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 the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
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: Macro mode off - Face Detect will not work if the camera is in Macro mode.
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. Push the Macro Switch on the side of the camera for the mountain icon to appear on the LCD. Anti-Shake - Ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to „On‟.
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. 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.
7) Press the the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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. Multi SnapShots Menu When enabled, the Multi SnapShots feature allows you to take five rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the shutter button.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 5) A button to select the desired option. 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 the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
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. ISO Menu The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camera has to light in the surrounding environment. When the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camera will be more sensitive to light and allow you to capture images in lower-light situations.
Center – Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but giving greater weight to the subjectin 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 – Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor.
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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.
To Set the Date and Time: 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) Highlight the “Date Setup” menu option. 5) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 to select the desired option. 6) The Date Setup submenu will open. 7) Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT navigation buttons.
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. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
7) Press the the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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.
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) The “Default Setting” is selected. 4) Press the SET button to reset the camera to the factory default settings. 5) You will be asked to confirm your wish to restore all of the factory settings. 6) Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin the format. The top Multi-Function Key 1 is inactive for this menu.
Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad and two multi-functional buttons that function as Quick Function buttons.
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.
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 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.
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. 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 or the top Multi-Function Key 1 to select the desired option.
10) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 to activate the choice. 11) If „Yes‟ is selected, the photos will be deleted as desired. 12) Press the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Delete with the Quick Function Delete Button You can also access the delete menu in Playback mode by pressing the top Multi-Function Key 1 . 1) While the camera is in Playback mode, view the photo you would like to delete. 2) Press the top Multi-Function Key 1 .
8) Connect the one end of the USB cable provided in the package to the camera and the other end to the Pictbridge port of the printer. 9) Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process. 10) Select the “Cancel” option to exit the menu and return to the previous mode. Slide Show Menu You can view a slideshow of all the pictures taken with your camera by pressing the “Up” Quick Function button while in Playback 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 DOWN Video direction button 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.
Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose a scene settings that allows 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 or the top Multi-Function Key 1 5) A button to select the desired option. 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 the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
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.
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. 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.
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 the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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. Image Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with 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. 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.
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 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. Metering Menu The Metering setting will affect how your camera focuses when capturing an image.
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. 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.
To Enable/Disable the Timestamp: 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 or the top Multi-Function Key 1 5) A button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 5) A to select the desired option. 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 bottom Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in flourescent 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. 50Hz – UK, Europe and Australia 60Hz – US, Canada and South America 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options. While scrolling down the selected option will be highlighted. 4) If you would like to proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET button. 5) You will be asked to confirm your wish to format your memory card. 6) Select “No” to exit without formatting. 7) Select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin the format. The top Multi-Function Key 1 is inactive for this menu. 8) The memory card will be completely formatted.
Video Playback Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default. Press the LEFT Playback direction button 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. Playing Videos on Your Camera Once in Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your camera‟s memory card. Each image will display on the LCD screen.
Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad and two multi-functional buttons that function as Quick Function buttons.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the SET button or the top Multi-Function Key 1 5) A button to select the desired option. 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 the bottom Multi-Function Key 2 button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8) An icon will appear on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site.
Delete Menu While in the playback mode, you can delete videos 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. The top Multi-Function Key 1 is inactive. 3) Scroll to the Delete Menu. 4) 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.
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.
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