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VistaQuest VQ 350 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overview --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Warnings and Precautions ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package Contents -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- System Requirements--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Camera Features --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Installing the Batteries -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capturing Images -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Power-On the Camera--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capture an Image -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Camera Status Icons----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Power-Off the Camera--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flash Charging------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Self-Time --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AVI Capture ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Continuous Capture ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deleting Images -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
  • Page 3 PC/Web Camera Video Function ----------------------------------------------------------------- Using the Camera in Video Mode ---------------------------------------------------------------- Using the Camera with PC Cam Using the Camera with NetMeeting ------------------------------------------------------------- Using the VistaQuest digital camera with Movie Maker on Windows XP -------- Specifications -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contents -------------------------------------------------------------...
  • Page 4 020606 WARNING When the battery icon is blinking, download the pictures to your computer, immediately, and change the batteries; otherwise, your images will be lost.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1.0 Introduction 1.1 Overview Thank you for purchasing a VistaQuest digital camera. It can capture digital images, short video-clips (continuous shooting mode), and it can also serve as a PC/Web camera. The camera is equipped with 8 MB of memory to store your images and movie clips. You may download your images and movie clips to your computer using the USB cable and included software.
  • Page 6 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    1.2.3 TRADEMARK INFORMATION Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner. 1.3 Package Contents The package typically includes: Camera USB Cable CD ROM with Driver and Application Software...

  • Page 8: Camera Features

    1.5 Camera Features 1. Shutter Button 2. Flash 3. Viewfinder 4. Lens 5. USB Port 6. Strap Eyelet 7. Indicator Lamp 8. LCD 9. MODE 10. ON/OFF 11. Battery Compartment Cover 12. Tripod Socket...

  • Page 9: Installing The Batteries

    Dispose of batteries properly in accordance with local laws and regulations. Do not place them in fire. The VQ 350 has an automatic power-saving feature. The camera will turn off automatically if it has not been used after approximately thirty (30) seconds.

  • Page 10: Capturing Images

    3.0 Capturing Images Using your new camera is fun and easy. There are two basic steps to capturing your first image. Step 1: Turn on the camera by holding down the Power Button for two seconds. Step 2: Press the Shutter Button to capture an image. It is really that easy! The following sections will tell you about more features available on your camera.

  • Page 11: Capture An Image

    3.2 Capture an Image In film photography we say: “Take a Photo.” In digital photography we say: “Capture an Image.” Capturing an image with the VQ 350 is easy. Step 1: Power-on the camera and look through the viewfinder to frame your subject.

  • Page 12: Camera Status Icons

    3.3 Camera Status Icons Beyond the basics of capturing an image, the VQ 350 has many other features. Turn on the camera and notice the many icons and symbols on the status LCD. As you press the Mode button To learn more about each function refer to the referenced section in this User Manual.

  • Page 13: Power-Off The Camera

    3.4 Power-Off the Camera Hold down the Power ON/OFF button for 2 second to turn-off the camera immediately. You can also press Mode button until “ Off ” appears on the LCD; then press the Shutter button within three seconds to power-off the camera. Note: The camera will automatically power-off after 30 seconds of inactivity.

  • Page 14: Avi Capture

    3.7 AVI Capture You can capture motion-video clips using the AVI Capture feature. The image is stored in the AVI format. The image counter counts in increments by one after movie clips are stored. Video clips are captured at a resolution of 320 x 240. The movie-clip frame rate will be approximately six frames per second.

  • Page 15: Deleting Images

    Resolution is the size of a digital image measured in pixels (dots), expressed as horizontal number of pixels times (x) vertical number of pixels. The VQ 350 offers two resolution modes. The highest (best) resolution is 640 x 480: a VGA resolution. The second choice of resolution is 320 x 240: a QVGA resolution.

  • Page 16: High/Low Image Compression

    resolution is that you may store more images (four times more) than VGA resolution images. If you would like to use the QVGA resolution, turn on the camera. Press the Mode button until “ ” appears on the LCD display and “Hi” starts flashing on and off. Press the Shutter button to change “Hi”...

  • Page 17: Techniques For Capturing The Best Images

    (one meter). 4. Position your primary subject in the center of the image. The VQ 350 focuses best in the center of the image. The edges of your images are softly focused, giving a nice soft perimeter effect to each image.

  • Page 18: Installing Camera Drive And Software

    4.0 Installing Camera Drive and Software • Installing Driver 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Insert installation CD into the CD-ROM drive and the installation CD menu will appear. 3. When you see the following screen, choose “Camera Driver”. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. 5.

  • Page 19: Uninstalling Software And Camera Driver

    4.1 Uninstalling Software and Camera Driver The following instructions guide you to uninstall (remove) software from your computer. Uninstalling Software 1. Click “Start” from the task bar and choose “Settings->”Control Panel” For Windows XP: “Start”->”Control Panels” 2. Double click “Add/Remove Programs”. 3.

  • Page 20: Download Images To Your Computer

    5.0 Download Images to your Computer Note: Before connecting your VistaQuest digital camera to your PC for the first time you must first install the camera driver first. After the driver software has been installed, your still images and movie clips can be transferred to your PC using the USB cable.

  • Page 21: Transferring Your Images To Photoimpression

    The VQ 350 (MyDsc2) GUI control panel appears on the screen. Follow the steps in the prior section. Note that a fourth button appears in the VQ 350 GUI – “Transfer to AP”. Instead of immediately saving your images to disk you may first transfer them to PhotoImpression to edit them prior to saving them.

  • Page 22: Arcsoft Photoimpression

    5.3 ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 Arcsoft PhotoImpression 5 is a complete digital image editing application designed with real people in mind. Easy-to-use “Getting Start” guides, user-friendly UI, and complete image editing functionality give users wonderful experiences to organize, view, enhance, edit, print and share photos. Click on “Start”...
  • Page 23 Get Photo: Choose how to view or acquire photos. Enhance: Crop, brighten, rotate, resize and modify photos. Create: Add clip art, special effects, frames and more. Project: Make calendars, photo books and greeting cards. Print: Print multiple images per page and multiple pages at one time. Send: Email photos or upload them to online photo sharing accounts.

  • Page 24: Arcsoft Videoimpression

    5.4 ArcSoft VideoImpression 2 VideoImpression creates home movies and slide shows by combining existing videos, still images, exciting scene transitions, and multiple audio tracks. Though simple to use, the program provides intense and broad video editing and export options perfect for owners of digital still cameras, desktop and digital video cameras, and camcorders.
  • Page 25 will enter the editing interface as below. You can use the six steps in the Function Menu to create video clips and slide shows. Media: Select the videos and images that will comprise your final movie or slide show. Edit: Modify video, image color and adjust the duration of each movie component. Only available for video projects.

  • Page 26: Checking The Connection Of Your Camera

    6.5 Checking the Connection of Your Camera For Windows 98/Me only Double click “My Computer” icon -> Control Panel -> System -> Device -> Manager -> Imaging Device; When you see “DualCamera” that means the camera is installed. For Windows 2000/Xp only Double click “My Computer”...

  • Page 27: Pc/Web Camera Video Function

    6.0 PC/Web Camera Video Function 6.1 Using the Camera in Video Mode PC users may use their camera as a PC/Web Cam. Note that the camera is a dual mode camera. It is both a Digital-Still Camera and a PC Camera. To use your camera as a PC/Web Cam you must first install the driver.

  • Page 28: Using The Vistaquest Digital Camera With Movie Maker On Windows Xp

    6.4 Using the VistaQuest digital camera with Movie Maker on Windows XP – Windows XP users can use Windows Movie Maker. Click on Start, Programs, Accessories, Windows Movie Maker to start Movie Maker: After Movie Maker starts - Click on: “Capture from a Video Device”...

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Automatic Energy Saving: automatically shut-down after 30 seconds Exposure and White Balance: Automatic Power: Three AAA (1.5 VDC) batteries PC Interface: USB 1.1 Working Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 90 F) Number of Images 120 seconds 2006 Vistaquest Corporation -25- www.vistaquestusa.com...

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