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Vivitar DVR 988HD WiFi Action Camera

Dual Lens 360° View

User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Vivitar DVR 988D HD Wi-Fi Action Cam with Dual Lens 360° View. Everything you need to take high definition digital videos and photos is included with your camera. This unique, ultraportable camera design is adapted specifically for this camera and can be used to capture special moments in many different environments. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.

Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.

NOTE:

What's Included

The package contains the following items:

NOTE: A Class 6- Class 10 Micro SD Memory Card (up to 32GB) is needed for normal use. The Micro SD Memory Card is not included.

Diagram illustrating the included items: 1. Vivitar Wi-Fi Action Camera, 2. USB Cable, 3. Remote Control, 4. Bicycle Mount, 5. Helmet Mount with 3M Sticker, 6. Tripod.

Parts of the Camera

Identify the components of your Vivitar DVR 988HD camera:

Diagram showing the front, top, back, and side views of the camera with numbered callouts corresponding to the parts listed above.

Initial Setup

CHARGING THE BATTERY

The camera includes a built-in lithium battery. Use the supplied USB cable for charging. Connect the USB cable from the camera to a power source, such as the USB port of your computer.

While charging, the indicator light appears blue and remains on. Once the camera is fully charged, the indicator light turns off.

NOTE:

BATTERY INDICATOR:

Battery Indicator Description
[Full battery icon] The battery level is full.
[Half battery icon] The battery level is half.
[Low battery icon] The battery level is low, indicating to prepare for recharging the built-in lithium battery.
[Empty battery icon flashing] The battery level is empty. Once the empty battery icon flashes on the LCD, this indicates that the battery level is completely exhausted and the camera automatically turns off after approximately 30 seconds. Please fully recharge the battery.

INSTALLING THE MICRO SD MEMORY CARD

Make sure to install a High Speed Class 6 or higher Micro SD Memory card. A Micro SD Card must be inserted into the camera as shown below before use. Micro SD Memory card not included.

Diagram showing the camera's interface cover open, revealing the Micro SD Card slot labeled 'TF' and the USB port.

INSTALLING THE MEMORY CARD:

To properly insert the Micro SD Card, follow these instructions:

  1. Power off the camera.
  2. Insert the Micro SD Card into the Micro SD Card slot in the direction shown in the diagram.
  3. Gently press the Micro SD Card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the memory card has been inserted correctly.
  4. To remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card to release it and pull the card out.

IMPORTANT:

POWERING ON – OFF / POWER SAVE

TO POWER ON THE CAMERA:

Press and hold the [power-symbol] Power button for about 2 seconds and release when a beep is heard and the LCD screen turns on.

Illustration showing the camera's LCD screen displaying 'VIVITAR' and then '00:00:01 01/01/2016 12:00' after powering on.

TO POWER OFF THE CAMERA:

  1. Press and hold the [power-symbol] Power button for about 3 seconds and release.
  2. The LCD displays "GOODBYE" and turns off.

POWER SAVE:

Your camera has an auto power off feature that automatically turns off your camera after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle. The auto power off settings can be set from the 'Power Save' Camera Settings menu.

USING THE CAMERA

Control your camera using the buttons:

Main Camera Modes

Short press the [power-symbol] Power/Mode button to toggle between the camera modes.

Video Capture Mode

Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera. If the video icon [video-camera-icon] is not displayed on the LCD screen, short press the Power/Mode button until it appears. To start recording, press the Shutter/OK button. Press the Shutter/OK button again to stop recording. The video is automatically saved to your camera's memory card.

Photo Capture Mode

Use this mode to capture pictures with your camera. If the photo icon [camera-icon] is not displayed on the LCD screen, short press the Power/Mode button until it appears. Press the Shutter/OK button to capture your photo. The picture is automatically saved to your camera's memory card.

Camera Mounts and Accessories

It is strongly recommended to use the supplied accessories. They help create a better product experience and better shooting/recording effect.

WIRELESS REMOTE

The remote control allows you to power on/off the DV and to take photos or videos from 30M away without operating the DV directly. Just press the button for the desired function.

Note: Pressing any button will cause the indicator lamps at both sides to light in red at the same time.

Using the action camcorder by remote control:

  1. Press and hold the Power Button until the indicator goes off, and the DV turns on.
  2. Press the Video Button after the camcorder powers on. Recording starts automatically. To stop recording, press the Video Button again. The video will be saved to the memory card automatically.
  3. To take photos by remote control, press the Photo Button. The photo will be saved to the memory card automatically.
  4. To turn off the camera, press the Power Button again.

Diagram of the wireless remote control with labeled buttons: 1. Power Button, 2. Photo Button, 3. Video Button, 4. Button Indicator (Red), 5. Strap, 6. Buckle.

ASSEMBLING THE BICYCLE MOUNT

Diagram showing the assembly of the bicycle mount: Camera + Mount Base + Mount Clamp = Assembled Bicycle Mount.

ASSEMBLING THE HELMET MOUNT

Diagram showing the assembly of the helmet mount: Mount Base + 3M Sticker + Camera = Assembled Helmet Mount attached to a helmet.

USING THE TRIPOD

Screw the tripod nut attached into the tripod socket on the bottom of the camera. It serves both as a hand-held or fixed device.

Illustration showing the camera attached to a tripod for fixed use. Another illustration shows the camera held by hand using the tripod as a grip.

Using Your Action Camera

POWERING ON YOUR CAMERA

  1. Press and hold the [power-symbol] POWER button for about 2 seconds and then release the button to turn on the camera. The LCD screen briefly displays the 'VIVITAR' screen and opens to the Video Capture Mode.
  2. Press and hold the [power-symbol] POWER button again for about 3 seconds to turn the power off. The LCD screen briefly displays 'Goodbye' and then powers off.

CHANGING CAMERA MODE

CAMERA MODES

  1. Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera.
  2. Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera.

SWITCHING MODES

After turning on the camera, short press the [power-symbol] POWER/MODE button to switch between the modes.

Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software

COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

To download videos and photos to your computer using the 'Vivitar Experience Image Manager' Software, you will need the following minimum configuration:

WINDOWS OS

MACINTOSH OS

NOTE: Make sure the latest compatible Adobe® Flash® Player is installed on your computer.

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE – USING THE CD ROM

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 WINDOWS OS: 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.
  3. On MACINTOSH OS: Click the icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager.
  4. If you do not have internet access at the time of inserting the CD-ROM, connect to the internet and then click the “Install Vivitar Experience Image Manager” button to begin the installation.

Screenshot of the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Installer window.

NOTE: If you do not have internet access, you can still download media from the camera. Click the “How to transfer photos and videos from my camera to my computer” button for instructions.

Continue installation steps:

  1. If you have internet access, the "Choose your language” window opens; choose your language and click “Next” to open the next window.
  2. Select your camera model from the list and click “Next” to open the next window.
  3. Click “Next” to confirm your camera model selection and to install the application.
  4. Please wait while the application is being installed on your computer.
  5. Please review the license terms. On WINDOWS OS and Macintosh: Click the “I accept the terms of this license agreement” and then click "Next" to continue.
  6. On WINDOWS OS only: Let the “Vivitar Experience Image Manager” installer create the folder to where the program will be installed, and then click “Install”.
  7. Please wait while the application continues the installation process on your computer. On MACINTOSH OS: If needed, please follow instructions to install the Adobe® Flash® Player. This requires Internet connection.
  8. On WINDOWS OS: Click the "Close" button when the installation is complete. Click the "Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application.
  9. On MACINTOSH OS: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. Click the "Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application.
  10. If you close the application, you can run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager from the Programs (PC) or Applications (Mac) menu on your computer.

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE – USING THE ONLINE LINK

The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software can also be downloaded and installed via the following online links:

  1. Enter the appropriate URL (shown above) into a web browser on your computer.
  2. The file for installing the software automatically begins to download to your computer. Please note that the web page may appear empty, however the download automatically begins.
  3. Locate the downloaded application files in your computer's 'Downloads' folder once the download is complete: On WINDOWS OS the file name is: vivitargeneric_win.exe. ON MAC OS the file name is: vivitargeneric_mac.pkg.
  4. Double click on the downloaded application file to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software.
  5. Follow all instructions.
  6. Once installation is complete, the Vivitar Experience Image Manager opens automatically.

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER

  1. Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camera to your computer.
  2. Power the camera ON [power-symbol].
  3. The first time you connect the device to the computer, you may have to wait a few seconds until the computer recognizes the device.

GETTING VIDEOS FROM THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER

The Micro SD Memory card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer, as doing so will cancel the transfer of any files.

  1. Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu.
  2. The "Get media from device" window opens.
  3. You can select to download videos.
  4. Select your camera (removable disk) from the device window. If your camera is the only USB device connected, it will be selected automatically.
  5. Select a location on the computer where to place the new video files.
  6. Add the new video files to albums if desired.
  7. Select to remove the media files from the selected device (removable disk) after the import.
  8. Click the "Get Media” button to transfer the videos from your camera to your computer.
  9. A media download progress bar appears on the bottom left showing the number of media files downloading to your computer. A message appears when the download is complete.
  10. The video files that you selected are now downloaded to your computer to the selected folder, ready for your use.

Screenshot of the Vivitar Experience Image Manager main menu, showing icons for 'Get Images', 'Manage Images', 'Send by Email', 'Slideshow', 'Print Photos', 'Frame Maker', 'Gift Generator', and links to social media sites like Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, MySpace, Photobucket, Twitter, YouTube.

GETTING STARTED!

Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, you can:

For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, open the Help file or click the "Take a Tour” button on the application's Home screen.

TRANSFERRING IMAGES MANUALLY FROM THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER

WINDOWS OS

  1. Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camera to your computer's USB port.
  2. Power on the camera [power-symbol].
  3. A window appears on your computer with a list of options; select “Open folder to view files” and click 'OK'.
  4. Open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.
  5. Select the media and copy the files from this folder into your computer. Optionally, select the files and choose 'Copy' from the Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose ‘Paste' from the Edit menu.
  6. It is recommended to copy the photos into the Pictures/My Pictures folder and the videos into the Videos/My Videos folder.
  7. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer.

MACINTOSH OS

  1. Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camera to your computer's USB port.
  2. Power on the camera [power-symbol].
  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. Then select a folder and choose 'Paste' from the Edit menu.
  6. It is recommended to copy the photos into the Pictures folder and the videos into the Movies folder.
  7. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer.

TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: APPLE IPAD

NOTE: Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the iPad.

Apple iPad Camera Connection:

For models compatible with the iPad, photos and videos can be imported from your digital camera to your iPad by following either of the options below:

  1. Connecting your digital camera to your iPad using an iPad Camera Connector: Plug the Camera Connector into the dock connector port on your iPad, then attach your digital camera using a USB cable (included) to the Camera Connector. NOTE: iPad Camera Connector not included. This may be purchased separately.
  2. Using an iPad SD Card Reader: Connect the SD Card Reader to your iPad, then insert your digital camera's Micro SD Memory card into the slot to import photos and videos directly from your camera's SD card. NOTE: iPad SD Card Reader not included. This may be purchased separately.

After you make the connection, your iPad automatically opens the Photos application, allowing you to choose which photos and videos to import, then organizes them into albums.

Camera Maintenance

Please read the information below carefully before using your camera for proper and safe operation, to use the camera to its fullest and maintain its performance.

MEMORY CARD MAINTENANCE

  1. Improper use of the memory card.
  2. The memory card has been bent, dropped, or collided.
  3. The memory card has been placed under high temperature or moist environment or exposed to sunshine directly.
  4. Electrostatic or electromagnetic field exists around the memory card.
  5. The memory card has been taken out or the power supply interrupted while the camera or computer is connected to the memory card (i.e., during reading, writing, and formatting).
  6. Taking out the memory card while powering off, while recording, deleting (formatting), or reading.
  7. Do not touch the metal contact surface of the memory card with fingers or metal materials.
  8. The service life of the memory card has expired (please replace the memory card regularly).

DEVICE MAINTENANCE

  1. Please handle your camera with care to avoid damaging it.
  2. Do not expose your camera to heat sources.
  3. Do not use your camera in wet or moist conditions without the waterproof casing.
  4. Use a proper protective cover to avoid lens and display from being scratched.

Sakar Warranty Card

This warranty covers 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.

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 not 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. Your return address and telephone number (Daytime).

MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW:

Sakar US Sakar UK/Europe Sakar Australia
Sakar International
Attention: Service Department
195 Carter Drive
Edison, NJ 08817		 Attention: Service Department
2D, Siskin Parkway East
4020 Middlemarch Business Park
Coventry, CV3 4SU		 Return faulty camera to the Refund Counter at the store where purchased

Technical Support

For technical support issues, please visit our website at www.vivitar.com. You can find manuals, software, and FAQ's at the website. Can't find what you are looking for? E-mail us at support@vivitar.com and one of our technical support team members will answer your questions. For phone support in the US, please call 1-800-592-9541; in the UK, call 0800 917 4831; in Australia, call 1800-006-614. If you would like to call from anywhere else, please visit www.vivitar.com for your local toll-free number.

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 [shutter-symbol] to take some sample photos or videos and then try downloading them again. If the photos are saved to the SD memory card, then all the photos should appear.

Q: How do I make sure I don't lose important pictures?

This camera requires a Micro SD card for normal use. If the camera powers off, nothing will happen to the images stored on the memory card. We recommend always downloading your photos and videos to your computer as soon as possible to prevent unintentional data loss.

Q: I deleted images using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. The images were also deleted from my computer. How do I recover images that I accidentally deleted?

All images deleted using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager are sent to your computer's Recycle or Trash Bin and can be retrieved from there.

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