Sakar VIVITAR 615HD User Manual

615HD Digital Video Camera User Manual © 2009-2011 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. Windows and the Windows logo are regi

9 Computer System Requirements WINDOWS OS To be able to download photos and videos to your PC using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software, y

10 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camera  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.  Make sure an SD card has

11 When the camera is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode is active. The icons that appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so th

12 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 w

13 Video Capture Mode Button Functionality Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Functio

14 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the settings that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:

15 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1. Press th

16 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return

17 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 M

18 4. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the L

1 Table of Contents Introduction ...

19 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 Li

20 Metering Menu The Metering setting will affect how your camera focuses when capturing an image. Depending on your selection, the camera will be

21 Date/Time Menu When you capture an image with your camera, the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was taken.

22 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 y

23 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to

24 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item.

25 Video Playback Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default. Press the MODE (M) button twice to ope

26 Video Playback Mode Button Functionality Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function

27 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

28 Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to th

2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital videos and photos is included with your camera. Viv

29 Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. Taking a Picture 1. Turn on your digital vide

30 Photo Capture Mode Button Functionality Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function B

31 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:

32 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera adapt properly to your current environment. 1. Press the SET

33 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 i

34 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD scr

35 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu i

36 4. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the L

37 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Light Exposure menu. 3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control but

38 Metering Menu The Metering setting will affect how your camera focuses when capturing an image. Depending on your selection, the camera will be

3 Parts of the Camera 1. Power Button 11. Battery Compartment 2. Shutter Button 12. SD Memory Card Slot 3. Left / Zoom Out/ Thumbnail View

39 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu i

40 5. The Date Setup submenu will open. 6. Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT direction control buttons. For each field in the menu,

41 4. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the L

42 Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on your camera‟s memory card. This option can only dele

43 Photo Playback Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default. Press the MODE (M) button twice to o

44 Photo Playback Mode Button Functionality Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function

45 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

46 6. To exit the Delete menu without deleting any image(s), select „Cancel‟ and press the SET button. Remember: When selecting to “Delete All”, all

47 Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to th

48 Connecting the Camera to a TV Your camera has an AV port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camera‟s LCD screen. On plugging the TV Cabl

4 Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Slide open the battery cover on the back of the camera and install 2

49 Installing the Software You must be connected to the internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software. 1. Insert the ins

50 5. If you have internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens, choose your language and click “Next” to open the next window. 6. Selec

51 Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the camera‟s built-in USB connector

52 Get started! Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, you can:  Upload and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo sharin

53 MACINTOSH 1. Slide the lever on the side of the camera to reveal the built-in USB connector. Use the USB built-in connector on your camera to con

54 2. Using an iPad SD Card Reader: Connect the SD Card Reader to your iPad, then insert your digital camera's SD card into the slot to import

55 Limited Two Year Warranty Card Vivitar warrants this quality product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years f

56 STEP 3: Return item (insured) to: (in the U.S.) (in the U.K.) Vivitar

57 Troubleshooting Q: I have taken photos and selected the “Get Images” button. I get a message that the images were successfully transferred but the

5 When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the INITIAL CAMERA SETUP. Powering the Camera ON 1. Batteries M

6 3. Power On Press and hold down the POWER button, on the top of the camera, for one second to turn on the camera. Setting the Camera Language

7 Main Camera Modes Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE (M) button on your ca

8 Camera Technical Specifications Product type Digital Video Camera Digital Video Resolution 1280*720 / 640*480 pixels (30fps) / 320*240 pixels(30fp