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  • Page 1 User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 This manual is designed to assist you in using the VistaQuest digital camera. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the absolute correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Note! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.

  • Page 4: Trademark Recognition

    Trademark Recognition Windows (an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operation System), NetMeeting, and Media Player are registered trademarks and products of Microsoft Corporation registered in the USA and other countries. Arcsoft PhotoImpression 5 and Arcsoft VideoImpression 2 are products and trademarks of Arcsoft Inc.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    About the camera ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unpacking the camera --------------------------------------------------------------------- Camera features ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Changing the camera face panel--------------------------------------------------------- y ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- & & Picture Manager (TWAIN) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Arcsoft PhotoImpression 5 --------------------------------------------------------------- Arcsoft VideoImpression 2----------------------------------------------------------------- e ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- F ------------------------------------------------------ s ---------------------------------------------------------- s ------------------------------------------------------------- ) ---------------------------------------- s -------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------...
  • Page 6 Installing the DIGITAL CAMERA Driver ------------------------------------------------ Connecting to your PC --------------------------------------------------------------------- e VistaQuest & & & & e VistaQuest Digital Camera Connecting the camera to a PC ---------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- – – – – ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ---------------------------- --------...

  • Page 7: About The Camera

    About the camera Congratulations on your purchase of VistaQuest digital camera. Your camera has been ergonomically designed to allow you to quickly and easily capture quality digital images and short video clips. With a 1.3 Mega-Pixel image sensor you are assured of clear images that can be printed, displayed on a web site, or sent to friends and family through e-mail.

  • Page 8: Unpacking The Camera

    Unpacking the camera Open the package and examine the contents. Your package should contain the following items: • Digital camera • Camera neck strap • Tilt base (optional) • USB cable • Color face plates (optional*) • Software CD containing: −...

  • Page 9: Camera Features

    Camera Features Please refer to the following diagram to identify the camera features: 1. Shutter Button 2. Viewfinder 3. Strap eyelet 4. Lens 5. Removable face panel 6. USB connector 7. Status LCD 8. Power/Mode button 9. Battery compartment cover...

  • Page 10: Changing The Camera Face Panel

    Changing the Camera Face Panel You can give the VQ1000 a new appearance by changing the front panel. The camera comes with several cool-color faceplates that you can use interchangeably. Follow these instructions to change the faceplate. Turn the camera OFF.

  • Page 11: Inserting A Battery

    Note: Be sure to download your images before changing the faceplate to avoid losing your images or video clips. Follow these instructions to insert or replace the battery in your camera: 1. Turn the camera OFF. 2. Open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the camera by sliding the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.
  • Page 12 Loss of image data will occur should the battery lose power. • The VQ1000 allows up to 30 seconds for changing the battery without losing images saved in the camera. It is recommend that you always download your images within 24 hours to avoid losing your images.

  • Page 13: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera ON and OFF • To turn the camera ON, press and hold the Power/Mode button for about two seconds. • To turn the power to OFF, press and hold the Power/Mode button for three seconds. Note: The camera will automatically power off after 60 seconds of inactivity.
  • Page 14 Note: When scrolling through the modes, an icon blinks when it is selected.

  • Page 15: Camera Icons And Descriptions

    Camera Icons and Descriptions To select your desired setting, press the Power/Mode button to scroll through the different modes. The icons will display in the status LCD. Press the Shutter button to select a function while it is displayed. The camera is now ready to capture an image or streaming snapshots according to your selected preferences.
  • Page 16 LOW Resolution mode (LO and one-star) Indoor mode to capture images indoors, or in darker environments Outdoor mode to capture images outside Streaming Snapshot mode for capturing Video Clips ERASE ALL - to erase ALL images and videos saved in the camera ERASE LST - to erase the LAST image saved in the camera images...

  • Page 17: Capturing Digital Still Images

    Battery level indicator Low battery. The icon begins to blink and the camera turns off after two beeps. replace the battery within 30 seconds otherwise the pictures in the camera will be lost. USB connection to computer Capturing Digital Still Images 1.
  • Page 18 image quality) image quality, but you may capture more images) Press the Shutter button to select the resolution and return to the main screen. 3. Press the Power/Mode button to scroll to indoor/outdoor: Indoor: Use when inside a building or when ambient light is low.
  • Page 19 Capturing Streaming Snapshots (Video clips) 1. Press the Power/Mode button to turn the camera on. (Press and hold for about two seconds.) 2. Press the Power/Mode button to scroll to the streaming snapshot mode setting. Press the Shutter Button to select this mode and return to the main screen.
  • Page 20 Outdoor: Use when outdoors . Press the Shutter button to make a selection and return to the main screen. 5. Frame your subject in the viewfinder. Press and hold the Shutter Button to capture streaming snapshots. You will hear continuous beeps as the image frames are recorded.

  • Page 21: Deleting Images And Videos

    Deleting Images and Videos The delete function allows you to delete images or video clips saved in the internal memory of your camera. Press the Power/Mode button to scroll to Delete mode. Delete ALL images and Videos. Press and hold down the Shutter button until you hear 2 beeps.

  • Page 22: Picture Manager (Twain)

    Arcsoft VideoImpression 2 are photo and video editing applications. Picture Manager (TWAIN) The Picture Manager works with TWAIN compliant third party software. The Picture Manager allows you to quickly view the images on the VQ1000, edit the images (e.g., crop, rotate, flip), and save them to your computer.

  • Page 23: Arcsoft Photoimpression 5

    Arcsoft PhotoImpression 5 • Acquire, organize, view, browse and share photos fast. • Provides powerful tools for photo editing and enhancing. • Create slideshows with music, calendars and greeting cards. Arcsoft VideoImpression 2 • Create 360° and Wide-angle panoramas in just 3 steps! •...

  • Page 24: Installing The Software

    Select “No” and continue with the installation. This will not affect the operation of you computer. 1. Insert the VQ1000 software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD will auto run, and the DIGITAL CAMERA installation menu will appear.

  • Page 25: Installing The Digital Camera Driver

    Please follow the instructions below to complete installing your software. Installing the DIGITAL CAMERA Driver When clicking the Digital Camera Drive application, a progress will appear. Click the “Install” to start the installation.
  • Page 26 Please wait for the application to install on your computer. The program will take up 5 minutes to complete.
  • Page 27 When the installation is completed, click “Finish”.

  • Page 28: Connecting To Your Pc

    Connecting the Your PC Note: Before you connect the camera to your PC, you must install the TWAIN driver. 1. Press the Power/Mode button to turn the camera OFF. 2. Lift the USB connector cover. 3. Plug the smaller connector of the USB cable into the USB port on the camera.
  • Page 29 Note: Windows will prompt you to install hardware drivers the first time you connect the camera to your PC after installing the software. Place the camera CD ROM in your CD ROM drive and follow the instructions on the screen. If you subsequently connect the camera to a different USB port on your PC it may go through the hardware installation routine once again.
  • Page 30 For windows xp Click “next”...

  • Page 31: Transfer Images & Videos With The Twainapp

    Transfer Images & Videos with the TwainApp Note: Before you connect the camera to your PC, you must install the TWAIN driver. 1. Click Start-All Program- Mega Pixel Camera (8105 SXGA)- TwainApp.
  • Page 32 2. You will see the following screen, click on “DSC Browse” to browse the pictures in the camera. 3. The screen appears as below, click on “Download” to download the pictures.
  • Page 33 4. After downloading the pictures you will see the following screen, click on “Transfer all pictures” and then select a path to store the pictures.

  • Page 34: T R A N S F E R I M A G E S & V I D E O S W I T H T H E T W A I N A P P

    Transfer Images with PhotoImpression 5 Follow the instructions below to transfer the pictures using PhotoImpression 5. Connect the VQ1000 to your computer (refer to Making Connections on page 22). Launch PhotoImpression 5 application: Start → Programs →Arcsoft software suite →...

  • Page 35: U S I N G T H E Vistaquest Digital Camera E A S A P C / W E B C A M E R A

    $ $ $ $ ( ( ( ( Using the PC/Web Camera The VQ1000 may be used as a PC/Web camera. Please read the instructions below carefully. Connecting the camera to a PC 1. Set your VQ1000 on the tilt base and place it on a flat surface.
  • Page 36 Note: For more information on PhotoImpression 5 and VideoImpression 2, please visit Arcsoft Web www.Arcsoft.com site at Viewing Video Clips with Windows Media Player If your computer is equipped with Windows Media Player (Windows 2000, ME and XP), you can view your videos using Windows Media Player.

  • Page 37: How To Use The Digital Camera With Microsoft Netmeeting

    * * * * How to Use the digital camera with Microsoft NetMeeting The VQ1000 can be used with Microsoft NetMeeting. Follow these instructions: Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable. The camera will power on automatically.
  • Page 38 You can also use the camera as a video conferencing camera with popular Instant Messengers such as Microsoft MSN with NetMeeting, Yahoo! Messenger, and AOL Instant Messenger (AIM). For details on how to use individual instant messaging programs, please contact the service provider directly.

  • Page 39: Capturing Images Indoors - General Tips

    Capturing Images Indoors – General Tips • Try to capture images in an area where there are a lot of colors and patterns. If taking a portrait image of a person, make sure the clothing does not have a high contrast to the background (e.g.

  • Page 40: Capturing Images Outdoors - General Tips

    • Try to avoid any mixture of different lighting such half sunlight and half-fluorescent light. • Images of a computer screen may include lines and artifacts. • Avoid an object that could reflect light in the image close to the person taking the picture (e.g. glass bottle, white shirt, glasses, etc.).
  • Page 41 Image Sensor Lens Specification Focusing Shutter Viewfinder White Balance Exposure Control Storage Storage Capacity (8MB) PC Camera Mode Output File Format Display 1.3M pixels (1280x1024) CMOS Sensor F 2.8, f = 8.79 mm (43mm equivalent to 35mm film) Fixed Focus 0.9m ~ infinity 1/4~1/1500 sec.
  • Page 42 PC Interface Power Battery Life Auto power saving Dimension Weight System Compatibility System Requirements Bundled Software Drivers Certifications Accessories USB 1.1 (Mini-USB connection direct to PC) AAA 1.5V Alkaline Battery x 1 (optional) Approximately 100 pictures at fine mode; 400 pictures at basic mode System auto power off: 60 sec.
  • Page 43 Problem Possible cause The batteries are camera discharged. has no The batteries are power. inserted incorrectly. Is the camera connected to a computer? Is the camera power camera won’t capture an image. Solution Replace the batteries with fresh batteries. Check the battery orientation. The camera buttons are not functional when connected to a PC.
  • Page 44 Is the camera connected to a computer? The camera or subject images was moving when the image was capture. blurry. You are facing a bright image is light when taking the too light. image. C 2006Vistaquest Corporation The camera buttons are not functional when connected to a PC.

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