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VistaQuest VQ3015 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User's Manual...

  • Page 2: For Customers In Europe

    For customers in North and South America For customers in USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
  • Page 3 Note: The VQ3015 supports SD card only. If the icon appears on the LCD when you take pictures in dark conditions. Please keep your hands steady, otherwise you may capture a blur picture.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    5. Display Information -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Getting Started -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Installing Camera Batteries -------------------------------------------------------------- • Inserting SD Card -------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Turning On the VQ3015 ------------------------------------------------------------------- • Setting the Date, Time and Date Stamp ---------------------------------------------- • Power Saving -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Taking Pictures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •...
  • Page 5 14. Downing Images to Your Computer --------------------------------------------------- 15. ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 ------------------------------------------------------------- 16. ArcSoft VideoImpression 2 -------------------------------------------------------------- 17. Using the VQ3015 in PC Cam Mode -------------------------------------------------- 18. Checking the Connection of Your VQ3015 ----------------------------------------- 19. Internet Video Conference --------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    • For transferring still images via the Internet, or for video conferencing, your computer must have modem and communication software for Internet connection. 2. Package Contents Make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your VQ3015. • VQ3015 digital camera • USB cable •...

  • Page 7: Quick Start

    3. Quick Start • Please install the VQ3015 driver before using your VQ3015 with a PC. • Best way to transfer picture to PC is using the Mass Storage mode to copy all your pictures. • Getting Ready 1.Slide open the battery compartment cover 2.Load the batteries and the SD card into the VQ3015.
  • Page 8 • Deleting a Picture 1.Turn on the camera. 2.Slide the Function switch to (playback status). 3.Use to display the picture you want to delete. 4.Press the Mode button to turn on the menu and then use to select [Delete] on the screen. Press the Shutter button. 5.When the message “Delete this file?”...

  • Page 9: Name Of Parts

    4. Name of Parts The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. 1. Shutter Button 2. Power Button 3. Self Timer Lamp 4. Flash 5. Viewfinder 6. Strap Eyelet 7. Microphone 8. Lens 9.
  • Page 10 Indicators 1.Indicator Lamp (Green) 2.Self-Timer Lamp (Red) 3.Power Lamp Digital Interface: USB 1.1 Video Output: TV out in NTSC / PAL DIGITAL ZOOM During shooting, user can push to zoom in and zoom out. Display Button Press the Right button and the current information on the LCD monitor will be displayed. Menu Button You can turn the menu ON or OFF by pressing the Menu button.

  • Page 11: Display Information

    5. Display Information - 6 -...
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  • Page 13: Getting Started

    6. Getting Started • Installing Camera Batteries: 1.Slide open the battery compartment cover. 2.Insert batteries. Be sure to load batteries with + and – terminals as shown on the camera. 3.Slide close the battery compartment cover. - 8 -...

  • Page 14: Inserting Sd Card

    • Inserting SD Card: VQ3015 offers one option for storing pictures and videos: SD Card – The SD card provides removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos. Store as many pictures as you like, depending on the size of the card.

  • Page 15: Setting The Date, Time And Date Stamp

    Mode button to exit the menu. Use the Date Stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures. In the Date Time Setting menu. Make sure the VQ3015 clock is set to the correct date. 1. Slide the Function switch to 2.

  • Page 16: Taking Pictures

    7. Taking Pictures • Taking a Picture 1. Turn on the camera. 2. The LCD monitor will display image and symbols. 3. Slide the Function switch to 4. The LCD monitor will display If icon is different, Press the Menu button and then press select [Burst Snapshot ], and then press Menu button to exit the menu.

  • Page 17: Using Digital Zoom

    • Using Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom provides up to 8X magnification of your pictures. You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using Digital Zoom. 1. Make sure the Function switch is set to to frame your subject. Button: The subject will be enlarged.

  • Page 18: Setting Picture Quality

    Off—flash never fires. (Default) Auto Flash—flash fires when the lighting conditions require it. Force Flash—flash fires every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. • Setting Picture Quality Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution: 1.

  • Page 19: Putting Yourself In The Picture

    • Putting Yourself in the Picture The Self Timer creates a default delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture is taken. This setting is ideal when you want to include yourself in the picture. 1.Make sure the Function switch is set to 2.Press the Menu button Press the Menu button and then press 3.Press...

  • Page 20: Reviewing Pictures And Videos

    9. Reviewing Pictures and Videos • Reviewing Pictures 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Slide the Function switch to The last picture or video is displayed. 3. Use to select the picture or video (If the icon want to review. 4.

  • Page 21: Using Slide Show

    Shutter button to confirm the setting. Press the Menu button and Shutter button to exit the menu. • Using Slide Show Use the Slide Show feature to sequentially display your pictures and videos on the camera LCD, on a television screen, or on any external display device equipped with a video input. 1.

  • Page 22: Selecting Pictures For Printing (Dpof Print Settings)

    Note: Videos cannot be enlarged. • Selecting Pictures for Printing (DPOF Print Settings) 1.Make sure the Function switch is set to 2.Use to select the picture you want to print, and then press the Menu button. 3.Press the to select [Print] on the screen and press the ON/OFF.

  • Page 23: Deleting Pictures And Videos

    10. Deleting Pictures and Videos Delete item allow user to delete current or all the stored images from the internal memory or SD card. • Deleting Single Picture or Video 1.Turn on the camera. 2.Slide the Function switch to 3.Use to display the picture you want to delete.

  • Page 24: Formatting Internal Memory Or Sd Card

    2.Files that are erased cannot be recovered. Make sure you have selected the images you want to erase. 3.Files that have been protected (see the following section) cannot be erased even if “Delete All” is selected. • Formatting Internal Memory or SD Card 1.Make sure the Function switch is set to 2.

  • Page 25: Customizing Your Vq3015 Settings

    11. Customizing Your VQ3015 Settings * Capture Status Menu [MENU BUTTON] When user slide the Function switch to Menu button can turn ON/OFF function menu. Use press the to enter each item. Press the Menu button to confirm the setting and return to capture status.
  • Page 26 [White Balance] When the white balance is set to match the light source, the VQ3015 can take picture more accurately. Auto Sunny Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent1 For recording under fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent2 For recording under fluorescent lighting. [Burst Snapshot] Single Burst...
  • Page 27 [Time Stamp] Date Only Date & Time [MODE BUTTON] When user slide the Function switch to MODE button twice can turn ON/OFF function menu. Use press the Shutter button to confirm the setting. Press Menu button to return to main menu. Then press Mode button to return to capture status.
  • Page 28 [Language] Press the to select the submenu and then press the Shutter button to confirm. Press Menu button to return to main menu. Press the Mode button to return to capture status. English Setting the language to English. (*) Setting the language to French. Français Setting the language to German.
  • Page 29 [Auto Power Off] Press to set the time of auto power off . Setting the camera automatically powers off approximately 30 seconds. 30SEC 1MIN Setting the camera automatically powers off approximately 1 minute. 3MIN Setting the camera automatically powers off approximately 3 minutes. Setting the camera automatically powers off approximately 5 minutes.

  • Page 30: Playback Function Menu

    * Playback Status Menu [Menu Button] When you slide the Function switch to button can turn ON/OFF Playback status menu. Press button to set Protect and Print to On/OFF. Slide Show Protect print [Mode Button] When you slide the Function switch to button can turn ON/OFF Delete menu.

  • Page 31: Installing Your Vq3015 Driver And Software

    12. Installing Your VQ3015 Driver 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.

  • Page 32: Uninstalling Software

    3.Select the program to be uninstalled: "Arcsoft Software Suite". 4.Click on "Remove Program" (For Windows 2000/XP: "Change/Remove") and then "OK". • Uninstall VQ3015 Driver 1.Click "Start" from the task bar and choose "Settings" -> "Control Panel". (For Windows XP: "Start" -> "Control Panels").

  • Page 33: Downing Images To Your Computer

    14. Downloading Images to You Computer For Windows 98/me customers: Please install VQ3015 drive before connecting. 1. Turn the camera and computer on, then connect the camera to the computer with the included USB cable, and then slide the Function switch to 2.

  • Page 34: Arcsoft Photoimpression

    15. ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 Click “Start” “Program” PhotoImpression 5 or double click PhotoImpression 5 icon on the desktop and you will see a window as the screenshot above. Select the picture source. For example: 1. Click “Folder” computer 2. Select the file path. 3. You can start editing them. ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 is a complete digital image editing application designed with real people in mind.

  • Page 35: Arcsoft Videoimpression

    1. Get Photo – Choose how to view or acquire photos. 2. Enhance – Crop, brighten, rotate, resize and modify photos. 3. Create – Add clip art, special effects, frames and more. 4. Project – Make calendars, photo books and greeting cards. 5.
  • Page 36 Create a Video – Create a new video project. You can retrieve media materials from the device connected or choose media files from system folder. You can choose video materials from your photo album as well. Create a Slide Show – Create a slide show project. You can retrieve media materials from the device connected or choose media files from system folder.
  • Page 37 3. Effects - Add neat special effect transitions between each component, or apply a pre-made theme. 4. Text - Place animated text on any movie component. Only available for video projects. 5. Narrate - Record audio directly from the program and add it to your movie. 6.

  • Page 38: Using The Vq3015 In Pc Cam Mode

    17. Using the VQ3015 in PC-Cam mode The VQ3015 offers two USB modes: Removable Disk and PC Camera. Note: Please install VQ3015 drive before you can use the camera in PC-Cam. Setting Up PC-Cam 1.Turn the camera power on and slide the Function switch to 2.

  • Page 39: Checking The Connection Of Your Vq3015

    18. Checking the Connection of Your VQ3015 For Windows 98/Me only Double click “My Computer” icon -> Control Panel -> System -> Device -> Manager -> Imaging Device; when you See “Digital MultiCam II Digital Camera” and “Digital MultiCam II Video Camera” that means now the camera is installed.

  • Page 40: Internet Video Conference

    19. Internet Video Conferencing To run a video conference with another person, you and the other person must have the computer station configured with web camera, microphone, speakers, modem and have access to the Internet. You have to download video conference software, purchased or free, such as basic software like I-phone or Microsoft NetMeeting, or Yahoo Messenger.

  • Page 41: Appendix

    Appendix: Image Sensor 3.2M pixels CMOS Sensor (2048 x 1536), 1/2-inch Lens Specification F 2.8, f =9.3 mm Automatic, force, Off Flash Memory 16MB SDRAM Continuous Capture 3 Images Automatic/Sunny/Cloudy/Tungsten/Fluorescent 1/ Fluorescent 2 White Balance Exposure -2 EV ~ 2 EV Compression JPEG / MJPEG (AVI) 5M --- 2560 x 1920 Pixels...

  • Page 42: Faq

    A1: No, when taking pictures, it is important that you use batteries. Also, you have to remember to charge the batteries before operating your camera. Q2: I am not very familiar with VQ3015 and usually my pictures turn out blurred. Is there any way I can better focus my camera? A2: Yes, please locate the Macro Switch on the camera lens.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Problem Source The camera is not The power is not on running The batteries were not inserted properly Batteries are depleted The SD card slot/battery cover is not closed properly The camera is not The camera is in the taking pictures. Playback Function mode The flash is charging The SD card or internal...
  • Page 44 • Turn on the camera. • Connect cable to camera and computer port. • Install the camera driver. • Turn on the camera. • Connect cable to camera and computer port. • Install the camera driver. 2006 Vistaquest corporation - 39 - www. vistaquestusa.com...

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