20 Most Recent Vivitar ViviCam 5385 Digital Camera - Page 3 Questions & Answers

connect your phone using a usb lead usually through the bluetooth connection on the phone windows 7should automatically detect it an install the drivers or you might have to open it open up manually click start right click on my computer you should see your mass storage device if you dont see it click start control panel administration tools computer management device manager scroll through all of the devices if you see a yellow question or exclamation mark or a red x you will need to update the driver right click on the device to update driver if your computer came with a motherboard disc the drivers could be on it if you can see your usb but its not working ports(com&lpt)right click update driver hope this helps you

Try NOT connecting your camera to your computer.

The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.

Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program, such as Windows Photo Gallery or Picasa ( http://picasa.google.com ).

Hi,

You can download and print the instruction manual in PDF format by clicking this link.

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The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.

Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program.

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Go to
http://www.vivitar.com/support

Follow the menu prompts for manuals, tutorials, FAQ's, etc...

have experienced the exact same problem that you have described. The lens is stuck in a zoom position and I am receiving a zoom error, it needs to be taken apart by local electroinic shop

Hi Suzanne - There is nothing to charge on your camera. It uses AAA batteries and you have to replace them when they're low. The USB cable is only for transferring files to a PC.

I highly recommend you get a set of AAA rechargeable NiCad batteries to save a great deal of money using the camera.

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Mikeywaf

Move the slide switch on the side of the card.

Have you moved the slide switch on the side of the card? If so and it still says locked on your camera, temporarily put a piece of tape over the switch, download your pictures from the card, then consider getting a new card since the switch may be broken.

There is no volume. The ViviCam 5385 does not record any audio to go with its video. You can add a soundtrack using video-editing software on a computer, but you cannot record one on the camera.

Sorry if that wasn't the answer you wanted to see, but there it is.

Assuming the camera is working, with the camera off, rotate the mode dial so that the icon with the wrench lines up as the active mode. Then press the Power button and turn on the camera. Press the right arrow to select Custom Menu. Then press the down arrow to select Date and Time. Then press the OK button. Use the left and right arrows to select a part of the date to change and use the up arrow to increase the value and slide the zoom lever to down button to decrease the value.Press the OK button when the date and time (24 hour clock) is properly set.

The manual for the 5385 is available at retrevo: http://www.retrevo.com/support/Vivitar-5385-Digital-Cameras-manual/id/200bh836/t/2/ . You'll need to enter a code to access the PDF.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Don't connect the camera to the computer. The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.

Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use iPhoto or any other photo cataloging program.

Hello

The problem is that the lens has become stuck in the barrel. There are some DIY solutions you could try, but the probability is that you will have to get it fixed by a professional.

Use these at own risk as it may further damage the camera.

Firstly , try connecting your ac adapter or usb cable.

Try holding the shutter button while switching on the camera.

Look at the lens , and if some of the lens 'circles' is misaligned or not concentric then try wiggling it (while holding camera lens down).

Try gently pushing or pulling the lens when it extends but this is risky as it may cause the lens barrel to slip out of its guidance system.

Another way to do this is to place the camera lens down on a hard surface and then power it up. Be sure to use a soft cloth or something similar as to not scratch your lens or casing. Let the lens push the camera up and down a few times and sometimes the little resistance provided by the camera is enough to get things going again.

Try hitting your camera near the lens on the body with the soft tissue on the palm of your hand.

Other than that , I would take the camera to a repair centre for a evaluation to see if it would cost more to repair than to replace the camera.

If it is still under warranty I would suggest you take it in before trying any of these steps and remove any off-brand batteries or accessories as some stores are really fussy about warranty repairs on camera's with non-brand accessories.

You can also have a look at THIS link.

Hope the advise is useful. please do not hesitate to let me know if you need any further assistance. Also, please be so kind to let me know if you found this helpful.

Regards
Andrea

Take the memory card out of your camera and look at it. SD cards have a slide switch along one edge. The position farthest from the contacts locks the card, protecting it from writes. The position nearest the contacts unlocks the card. If the switch is already in the proper position, slide it fully the other way and then back again.

If this a new camera I recommend taking it back to the place of purchase for exchange, because there is no solution to correct this kind of problem, the shutter is seized and is motor driven making it impossible to correct.

Consider NOT connecting your camera to your computer.

The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.

Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive. Or you can use any photo cataloging program.

Hi, yes there is one and you may just be able to see the diagonal line in this picture. It is the division between the two parts of the automatic lens cover, which should close to protect the lens when the camera is turned off.

If you cannot see a cover then it may be stuck open, perhaps by dust, but the camera should otherwise still be able to work normally. You probably cannot get to the cover to manipulate it with a pin and perhaps blow on it with a lens puffer, but anyway this might cause some damage.

In use the cover might come free again and I hope these comments are helpful.

The ViviCam 5385 does not record sound to go with its videos. You can add a soundtrack using video-editing software on a computer, but you cannot record one on the camera.

I know this wasn't the answer you wanted to see, but there it is.

Sorry, the ViviCam 5385 does not record sound in video mode. You can add a soundtrack using video-editing software on a computer, but you cannot record one on the camera.

I know this wasn't the answer you wanted to see, but there it is.