ViviCam 8027 Digital Camera
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................2
Key Features ................................................................................................................................................2
What your camera package includes ............................................................................................................3
Computer System Requirements for Windows XP ........................................................................................3
Computer System Requirements for Windows Vista .....................................................................................4
Computer System Requirements for Macintosh ............................................................................................4
A Quick Look at Your Camera.......................................................................................................................5
Preparing Your Camera for Use ....................................................................................................................6
Install lithium battery .....................................................................................................................................6
Installing SD Memory Card ...........................................................................................................................7
How to hold your camera correctly when capturing images ..........................................................................9
Starting Your Digital Camera ....................................................................................................................... 10
Camera Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Video Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 32
Playback Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 35
Install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software .............................................................................. 46
Connect your camera to the computer ........................................................................................................ 48
Get photos and videos from your camera to your computer ........................................................................ 49
Get started! ................................................................................................................................................ 50
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows) ............................................. 51
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) ........................................... 51
Maintenance of Your Digital Camera .......................................................................................................... 52
Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................................. 52
Appendix A: Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................... 54
Appendix B: Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................... 55
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the ViviCam 8027 8.1 Mega-Pixel Digital Camera with Auto Focus Zoom Lens.
Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your camera.
Your digital camera can also be used as a removable disk when an SD card of up to 8GB is inserted into the
camera.
Vivitar makes capturing those special moments so easy. It enriches your life.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.
Key Features
Digital Video resolutions-640x480 Pixels (VGA), 320x240 Pixels (QVGA).
8.1 mega pixels camera with choice of 6 digital camera resolutions -
(8M) 3264x2448pixels, (7M HD) 3648x2048 pixels, (5M) 2592x1944 pixels, (3M) 2048x1536 pixels, (2M
HD) 1920x1080 pixels and (VGA) 640x480 pixels.
2.4 inch TFT LCD
3x Optical Zoom Function
8x Digital Zoom Function
Anti-Shake
Face Detect
SD memory card slot compatible with memory card up to 8GB.
Built in Flash
Vivitar Experience Image Manager software for uploading and managing photos and videos to or from
the most popular photo sharing and social network websites.
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What your camera package includes
Digital Camera
Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD
USB cable
Quick Start Guide
Strap
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
QuickTime 6 or higher
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher
Windows Media Player 10 or higher
Internet connection required
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Computer System Requirements for Windows Vista
To be able to download photos and videos to your PC you 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 Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.4.6 or later
256 MB RAM, 100 MB free disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
QuickTime 6 or higher
Internet connection required
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A Quick Look at Your Camera
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Preparing Your Camera for Use
Install lithium battery
Your digital camera needs a lithium Li-ion battery in order to operate. The battery is found separately in the
packaging. To install it correctly see the diagram below:
1. Slide and open the battery door on the bottom of the camera.
2.
Insert the battery correctly with the correct polarity facing up.
3. Use the battery clip found in the battery compartment to make sure that the battery is sitting firmly.
4. Close the battery door.
5. On powering on your camera the battery icon will appear on the bottom right of the LCD screen.
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Full battery power
Medium battery power
Low battery power
Note:
1. A “Low battery” message will flash on the LCD when the battery power is insufficient. Shortly
thereafter your camera will power off.
2. Please remove your battery when you don’t intend to use your camera for a long time.
3.
The test photo taken with the camera should be downloaded otherwise they will be lost when the
camera loses power and turns off or when the battery door is opened to replace the battery.
4.
In order to charge your lithium battery, make sure the battery is inserted correctly and then
connect your camera to an on and running PC with the USB cable provided. The red LED
situated above the T/W Zoom buttons will light up indicating that your camera is in charging
mode. The LED will switch off when your camera is fully charged.
Installing SD Memory Card
Your camera has a memory card slot that enables you to insert any “SD” compatible memory card up to 8GB.
An SD memory card is needed for normal use. Adding a memory card will allow you to increase the capacity
of your camera before you have to transfer photos and videos to your PC.
1.
2.
Locate the Memory Card slot within the battery compartment.
Insert the Memory card into the slot in the correct direction.
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