VS17G / VS18B Freelance Digital Camera User‟s Manual © 2009 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.
Table of Contents Introduction............................................................................................................................. 2 Key Features .......................................................................................................................... 2 What your digital camera includes .......................................................................................... 3 Computer System Requirements for Windows XP .............................................
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the VS17G, VS18B Freelance Vivitar Digital Camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your device. Please read this manual carefully FIRST in order to get the most out of your digital camera. Important Notice: Please do not plug the camera into the USB port of your computer until you have installed the Image Zone software and the cameras driver.
What your digital camera includes Digital Camera Image Zone software Installation CD USB cable Neck strap Warranty card Quick Start Guide Computer System Requirements for Windows XP 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 2 512 MB RAM, with 100MB of free disk space 1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution 16-bit color or higher display adaptor CD-ROM Drive Quick
Computer System Requirements for Windows Vista To be able to download photos and videos to your PC your will need the following minimum configuration: Windows Vista 800MHz processor and 512 MB of system memory 20GB hard drive with at least 15GB of available space Support for Super VGA graphics Available USB Interface CD-ROM drive QuickTime 6 or higher Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher Internet connection required Computer System Requirements for Macintosh Macintosh with I
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Inserting Batteries Open the camera‟s battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera and insert 2 new AAA alkaline batteries according to the polarity shown. Close the cover and press the Power/Menu button to power on the camera. After powered on, if you want to make changes to the camera‟s default settings, please read the instructions of this manual. Warning: Do not remove the batteries before downloading the photos and videos from the camera. Doing so will erase everything in the camera`s memory.
Below is an explanation for each of the Submenus on the Main Menu.
1. 2. 3. Press the Power/Menu button to enter the Main Menu. By default the camera icon is automatically selected. Press the Shutter button to toggle through the following various options within the camera submenu. Press the Power/Menu button to select and save the mode of your choice. The LCD screen will show your choice with a symbol in the upper left corner. Resolution Modification Submenu 1. Press the Power/Menu button to enter the Main Menu.
2. 3. Press the Up button until the Resolution Modification icon is selected and then press the Shutter button to toggle between the different resolution options. Press the Power/Menu button again to select and save the desired resolution. Options within the Resolution Modification Submenu are as follows: SXGA (1280x1024) VGA (640x480) QVGA (320x240) Note: At higher resolutions the pictures captured will be clearer but will take up more of the camera`s memory.
3. 4. Press the Shutter button to toggle between the different compression rate options. Press the Power/Menu button again to select and save the desired compression. Options within the Compression Rate Submenu are as follows: Non-Compression Mode Compression Mode Frequency (Anti-Flicker) Submenu 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the Power/Menu button to enter the Main Menu. Press the Up button until the Frequency icon is selected.
50Hz 60Hz Note: 60Hz is suitable for the U.S. and Asia, and 50Hz for Europe and Japan. Select the correct frequency for the present conditions you find yourself. Delete All Submenu 1. 2. 3. Press the Power/Menu button to enter the Main Menu. Press the Up button until the Delete All icon is selected. Press the Shutter button to select this submenu. Upon entering this submenu, you will be shown the following screen, asking if you wish to Delete All of the photos in the camera. 4.
Battery Capacity Icons An icon will appear on the top right corner of your LCD screen, showing the amount of battery power available. Once the battery indicator falls below 35% it is advisable to download the images to your computer as quickly as possible so as not to lose them. Once the batteries run low and the camera turns off, the images will be erased from the camera`s memory. Removing the batteries and replacing them with new ones also erases the images from the camera`s memory.
Capturing Photos TAKING INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS You can compose your shot using the LCD screen. Hold the camera steady and press the shutter button. A beep will sound and the red LED indicator on the front of the camera will light up, indicating that the photo has been taken. Do not move the camera until you hear the beep. Moving the camera while taking the picture will cause the photo to blur.
CONTINUOUS SHOT Your camera can be set up to take 3 photos in one continuous shot. Select the Continuous shot mode from the camera menu options on the LCD screen. 1. Press the Power/Menu button. 2. Toggle between the camera modes by pressing the Shutter button until the continuous shot icon appears in the top left corner. 3. Press the Power/Menu button to save your choice. The camera will show the continuous shot icon in the top left corner - you can now take your shots. 4.
1. 2. 3. Press the Power/Menu button. Toggle between the camera modes by pressing the Shutter button until the Timer icon appears in the top left corner. Press the Power/Menu button to save your choice. When the Timer icon appears in the top left corner you can now prepare your shot. Press the Shutter button once and the timer will be activated to take the photo after 10 seconds. The red LED indicator on the front of the camera will light up and a beep will sound every second. PLAYBACK MODE 1.
SLEEP MODE (Automatic Power-Saving) The digital device will go into Sleep Mode automatically after approximately 30 seconds of inactivity. This mode uses low energy consumption in order to prolong the device‟s battery life. To reactivate the device, simply press the Power/Menu button. (Manual Power-Saving) Press and hold the Power/Menu button for 3 seconds. After hearing two consecutive beeps the camera will go into a sleep mode manually.
Capturing Video In order to capture Videos with this Camera the camera has to be set to the Video mode. Select the Video mode from the camera menu options on the LCD screen. 1. 2. Press the Power/Menu button. Toggle between the camera modes by pressing the Shutter button until the video icon appears in the top left corner. Press the Power/Menu button to save your choice. When the video icon appears in the top left corner you can now prepare your shot.
Install the Image Zone Software and camera driver Warning: Do not plug your camera into the computer until the Image Zone software installation is complete. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Image Zone will begin to install. Please review the license terms. On PC: Click the “I Agree” button to continue. On Macintosh: Click the “I accept the terms of this license agreement” and then click “Next” to continue.
3. The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few moments until the computer recognizes the device. Get photos and videos from your camera to your computer 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. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The “Get media from device” window opens. Both photos and videos (if you have captured any) will get downloaded. Select your camera model from the device window. If your camera is the only device connected then it will be selected automatically. Select a location on the computer where to place the new photo and video files. Add the new photo and video files to albums if desired. Select to remove the media files from the selected device after the import.
support video, when plugged into your computer. On PC: The webcam driver is installed on your computer when you install the Image Zonefor this device. 1. Open your web conferencing application to activate the video camera option. 2. The LCD screen will turn blue and the webcam icon will appear. 3. Place your camera and begin to use. Note: Use the settings option of your web conferencing application to change the settings if needed.
Note: Use the Control menu / Video settings option of this web conferencing application to change the settings if needed. If you have a built-in camera on your computer, use the settings option of your web conferencing application to choose this „Dual Mode Camera‟. The camera does not have a microphone. After you connect your camera to your computer, the camera will remain on all the while it is plugged into the USB and it won‟t be switched off.
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. 3.
Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Focus Image Variation Lens Aperture Illumination File Format File Storage Storage capability Interface Power Supply Operating Systems 1.3M Pixels (1280X1024) SXGA 1280x1024, 640x480, 320x240 f=8.3mm 0.5m - Infinity Non-spherical Lens 1: 3.0 100 – 16000 (lux) JP / AVI 8 MB Resolution Hi Lo (1280x1024) 15 30 (640x480) 46 70 (320x240) 100 138 USB 1.1 2 AAA Battery or USB cable Windows XP, Vista and Mac X 10.4.
First, ensure that you have taken photos with your camera. Press the shutter button a few times to take some sample photos and try again. If you still get a no photos error, this indicates that the software was not installed correctly or your computer may not meet the minimum system requirements (see the Computer System Requirements section of this manual). Q: How do I make sure I don't lose important pictures? Your camera uses SDRAM memory, which requires a constant electric current to store your photos.
