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Vista Quest VQ515 User Manual

Windows 89se/me/2000/xp/vista
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  • Page 1 User's Manual Note: The camera supports SD card only...
  • Page 2 020608 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: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page 1. System Requirements ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Package Contents --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Quick Start -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Name of Parts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Display Information -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Getting Started -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Installing Camera Batteries -------------------------------------------------------------- • Inserting SD Card (Optional) ------------------------------------------------------------ •...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Page 10. Deleting Pictures and Videos ----------------------------------------------------------- • Deleting Single Picture or Video -------------------------------------------------------- • Deleting All Pictures and Videos -------------------------------------------------------- • Formatting Internal Memory or SD Card ---------------------------------------------- 11. Customizing Your Camera Settings -------------------------------------------------- * Capture Function Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------ * Playback Function Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------- 12.

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    Internet connection. 2. Package Contents Make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. • USB cable • Wrist strap •VQ515 Digital camera • Installation CD • User’s guide • Two AAA batteries - 1 -...

  • Page 6: Quick Start

    3. Quick Start CAUTION • Please install the camera driver before using your camera 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 camera.
  • Page 7 • Deleting a Picture 1.Turn on the camera. 2.Slide the Function switch to ► (playback status). 3.Use ◄ or ► 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.

  • Page 8: Name Of Parts

    4. Name of Parts The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. 1. Shutter (OK) Button 2. Power Button 3. Self Timer Lamp 4. Flash 5. Viewfinder 6. Strap Eyelet 7. Lens 8. Charge Indicator 9.
  • Page 9 Indicators 1.Indicator Lamp (Green) 2.Self-Timer Lamp (Red) 3.Power Lamp Digital Interface: USB 1.1 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 10: Display Information

    5. Display Information Note: 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. - 6 -...
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  • Page 12: 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 13: Inserting Sd Card (Optional)

    • Inserting SD Card: The camera requires SD card for storing pictures and videos: SD Card – The SD cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos. Store as many pictures as you like, depending on the size of the card. CAUTION: The card can only be inserted one way;...

  • Page 14: Setting The Date, Time And Date Stamp

    • Setting the Date, Time and Date Stamp: Use the following procedure to change the date and time setting. 1.Slide the Function switch to (capture status). 2.Press the Mode button twice to turn on function menu. Press the Shutter button. 3.Press to adjust the date and time.

  • Page 15: 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 (capture status). 4. The LCD monitor will display (Snapshot Mode). If icon is different, Press the Menu button and then press ▼ to select [Burst Snapshot ], and then press ◄...

  • Page 16: 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 . Use the LCD to frame your subject.

  • Page 17: 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.Make sure the Function switch is set to , and then press the Menu button.

  • Page 18: 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 ▼...

  • Page 19: Reviewing Pictures And Videos

    9. Reviewing Pictures and Videos • Reviewing Pictures 1.Turn on the camera. 2.Slide the Function switch to ► (playback status). The last picture or video is displayed. 3.Use ◄ and ► to select the picture or video (If the icon appears on the LCD monitor) you want to review.

  • Page 20: Using Slide Show

    • 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.Make sure the Function switch is set to ►, and then press the Menu button. 2.Press the to select [Slide Show] on the screen and then press the Shutter...

  • Page 21: 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 ► (playback status). 3.Use ◄...

  • Page 22: 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 ►.

  • Page 23: Customizing Your Camera Settings

    11. Customizing Your Camera Settings * Capture Status Menu [MENU BUTTON] When user slide the Function switch to (capture status). Press the Menu button can turn ON/OFF function menu. Use buttons to select items, press the ◄ or ► to enter each item. Press the Menu button to confirm the setting and return to capture status.
  • Page 24 [White Balance] When the white balance is set to match the light source, the camera can take picture more accurately. The camera sets the white balance automatically according to Auto shooting conditions. Sunny Use when shooting at outdoors in sunlight on a clear day. Use when shooting at outdoors and the sunlight is not enough Cloudy such as under cloudy skies, in shade or at dusk.
  • Page 25 [Time Stamp] Do not print time on the picture. Date Only Print Date on the picture. Date & Time Print Date & Time on the picture. [MODE BUTTON] When user slide the Function switch to (capture status). Press the MODE button twice can turn ON/OFF function menu. Use buttons to select items, press the Shutter button to confirm the setting.
  • Page 26 [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. (*) Français Setting the language to French.
  • Page 27 [Auto Power Off] Press ◄ or ► to set the time of auto power off . 30SEC Setting the camera automatically powers off approximately 30 seconds. 1MIN Setting the camera automatically powers off approximately 1 minute. 3MIN Setting the camera automatically powers off approximately 3 minutes. 5MIN Setting the camera automatically powers off approximately 5 minutes.

  • Page 28: Playback Function Menu

    * Playback Status Menu [Menu Button] When you slide the Function switch to ► (Playback Status), pressing Menu button can turn ON/OFF Playback status menu. Press to select the item. Press the shutter button to start/stop slide show. Use ◄ or ► button to set Protect and Print to On/OFF. Slide Show to Slide Show.

  • Page 29: Installing Your Camera Driver And Software

    12. Installing Your Camera 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 “Install Web Cam Driver”. 4.Follow the on-screen instructions. 5.Restart the computer.

  • Page 30: Uninstalling Software

    13. Uninstalling Software Following instruction will guide you to uninstall (remove) software from 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.Select the program to be uninstalled: "Arcsoft Software Suite".

  • Page 31: Downing Images To Your Computer

    14. Downloading Images to You Computer For Windows 98/ME customers: Please install VQ3015 drive before connecting. 1. Slide the Function switch to ► (Playback Function). 2. Then connect the camera to the computer with the included USB cable. 3. “USB Mass Storage drive” appears on the computer screen. For Windows XP: A dialogue box with options appears as shown on the Right side.

  • Page 32: Arcsoft Photoimpression

    15. 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, complete image editing functionality, give users wonderful experience to organizing, viewing, enhancing, editing, printing and sha ring photos.

  • Page 33: 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 34 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 35 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 36: Checking The Connection Of Your Camera

    17. Checking the Connection of Your Camera *Turn the camera power on and slide the Function switch to (Capture Status). *Connect the camera to the computer with the included USB cable. For Windows 98/ME only Double click “My Computer” icon -> Control Panel ->...

  • Page 37: 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 ccess to the Internet. You have to download video conference software, purchased or free, such as basic software ke I-phone or Microsoft NetMeeting, or Yahoo Messenger.

  • Page 38: Appendix

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

  • Page 39: Faq

    Q1: If I do not use batteries, can I use an USB cord and Adaptor and still take pictures with my digital camera? 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 have noticed that the pictures I have taken are all very dark.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Source Solution The camera is not The power is not on • Press the ON/OFF button to turn the running camera on. The batteries were not • The correct direction to insert the AAA inserted properly batteries is indicated on the camera. Batteries are depleted •...
  • Page 41 Problem Source Solution Picture is not clear The lens is dirty • Clean the lens. The pictures are Hands were not steady • Ensure hands are steady when taking blurred when taking the picture picture and remain steady one minute after clicking the Shutter button.

  • Page 42: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Precautions for The camera Do not shoot while driving or walking, otherwise it may cause traffic accident. Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Expose to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight, especially for young children, please shoot at least one meter (39 inches) away when using the flash.
  • Page 43 Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the camera may malfunction and require the user to reset the camera. Under the environment with electrical fast transient (EFT), the camera may lose function and require user to reset the camera. Shield cables must be used with unit to ensure complies with the Class B FCC limits. It is normal that the temperature of the camera body rises after being in use for a long period.
  • Page 44 Precautions for Batteries Dispose of the batteries in a manner that complies with applicable laws. Leakage, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury. Do not short circuit, heat or dispose the batteries on fire. Do not use old batteries with new ones, or mix brands of battery. Ensure the batteries are positioned correctly with regard to polarity (+/-).

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