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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: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 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) • Turning On the Camera • Setting the Date, Time and Date Stamp •...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents • Selecting Pictures for Printing (DPOF Print Settings) 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 •...

  • Page 5: 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 camera. • VQ-3110 digital camera • USB cable • Pouch • Installation CD - 1 - •...

  • Page 6: Quick Start

    3. Quick Start Please install the VistaQuest 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.Open the battery compartment cover.
  • Page 7 • Reviewing a Picture 1.Turn on the camera. 2.Slide the Function switch to ► (Playback Function). 3.Use ▲ or ▼ to scroll through the pictures or videos on the monitor screen. • Deleting a Picture 1.Turn on the camera. 2.Slide the Function switch to ► (Playback Function). 3.Use ▲...

  • Page 8: Name Of Parts

    4. Name of Parts The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. - 4 -...
  • Page 9 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 ◄ and ► to zoom in and zoom out. Display Button Press the Enter button and the current information on the LCD monitor will be displayed.

  • Page 10: Display Information

    5. Display Information - 6 -...

  • Page 11: 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. • Inserting SD Card (Optional): The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos: Internal Memory - Store pictures and videos in the 16 MB internal memory.

  • Page 12: Turning On The Camera

    Note: 1. If the SD card is present in the camera, and then the picture/ video will save in the SD card. If no card is installed, the camera uses internal memory. 2. If the “MEMORY FULL” warning message appears on the LCD monitor, it means the SD card or internal memory is full.

  • Page 13: Power Saving

    4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. • Power Saving: The VQ-3110 digital camera will automatically power off approximately 3 minutes after you do not perform any operation. When this function is disabled, the power is not turned off automatically.

  • Page 14: 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 Function). 4. The LCD monitor will display press the MODE button (▼) until the icon appears on the LCD monitor. 5.

  • Page 15: Taking Continuous Pictures

    • Taking Continuous Pictures 1. Make sure the Function switch is set to 2. Press the MODE button (▼) until (Continuous Mode) 3. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen to compose the image. 4.Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button to take the pictures 5.You will hear beep sound and capture start.

  • Page 16: Using Flash Light

    • Using Flash Light When you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows, your use the flash. Press the button (▲) repeatedly to scroll through the flash options. The flash icon that is displayed on the LCD monitor is the active option.

  • Page 17: Setting Picture Quality

    • Setting Picture Quality Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution: 1. Make sure the Function switch is set to button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ to select [ 3. Select an option with ▲ or ▼: L (2400 x 1800) —...

  • 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.

  • Page 19: Taking Videos

    8. Taking Videos • Taking a Video 1. Turn on the camera. 2. The LCD monitor will display image and symbols. 3. Slide the Function switch to 4. Press the MODE button (▼) until LCD monitor. (Video Mode) 5. Frame your subject on the LCD or viewfinder, and then press the Shutter button to take the video.

  • Page 20: Reviewing Pictures And Videos

    9. Reviewing Pictures and Videos • Reviewing Pictures and Videos 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Slide the Function switch to ► (Playback Function). The last picture or video is displayed. 3. Use ▲ and ▼ to select the picture or video (If monitor) you want to review.

  • Page 21: 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.

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

    4.The frame (approximate location of the magnified area) appears on the LCD monitor. Use ▲ ▼ ◄ ► to select location of the magnified area and press the Enter button. 5.The picture is displayed at 2X magnification. Use ▲ ▼ ◄ ► to navigate to different parts of the picture.

  • Page 23: Deleting Pictures And Videos

    10. Deleting Pictures and Videos Delete item allow user to delete current or all the stored images memory or SD card internal • Deleting Single Picture or Video 1.Turn on the camera. 2.The LCD monitor will display image and symbols. 3.Slide the Function switch to ►...

  • Page 24: Formatting Internal Memory Or Sd Card

    • Formatting Internal Memory or SD Card 1. Make sure the Function switch is set to ►, then press the MENU button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ to select [Delete] on the screen and press the Enter button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ to select button to format Internal Memory or SD card.

  • Page 25: Customizing Your Camera Settings

    11. Customizing Your VistaQuest Digital Camera Settings Capture Function Menu When user slide the Function switch to MENU button can turn ON/OFF function menu. Use ▲ or ▼ button to select items, press the ► button or Enter button to enter the submenu, and then press the ▲...
  • Page 26 [Exp Val]: (Exposure Value) Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or a subject that is against a dark background. 1.
  • Page 27 [Advance]: Select Advance Option to bring up the following advanced menu. Press menu and return to shooting status. Beeper: Setting the beep sound to on. (*) Setting the beep sound to off. Auto Power Off: Setting the camera automatically powers off approximately 5 minutes after the last function is accessed.
  • Page 28 Timer: Setting the timer in self-timer mode to 10 second. (*) 10 sec Setting the timer in self-timer mode to 15 second. 15 sec Setting the timer in self-timer mode to 20 second. 20 sec Quality: Setting the picture quality to normal. (Small file size) Normal Setting the picture quality to standard.

  • Page 29: Playback Function Menu

    Flicker: Setting the flicker frequency to 50 Hz. (*) 50Hz Setting the flicker frequency to 60 Hz. 60Hz Date Time: Setting the Date / Time. Reset: Setting to default. Playback Function Menu When you slide the Function switch to ► (Playback Function), pressing Menu button can turn ON/OFF Playback mode menu.
  • Page 30 Delete One Delete All Format [View]: Default setting of the playback mode displays one picture in the LCD screen. Single Thumbnails Select “Thumbnails” to Display six picture. Slide Show Select “Slide Show” to Slide Show. User can select to show six pictures in screen, and a white-frame indicates the current picture selected, just press the Enter button to fill (enlarge) the picture in screen.
  • Page 31 [Print] (DPOF): Select this item to bring up the printing option. Select “Print One” to print current picture. Print One Select “Print All” to print all pictures. Print All Select “Cancel One” to cancel print setting of current Cancel picture. Cancel All Select “Cancel All”...

  • Page 32: Installing Your Camera Driver And Software

    12. Installing Your VistaQuest 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 “Camera Driver”.

  • Page 33: 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.

  • Page 34: Mass Storage & Direct Print

    ■ Print : Printing picture Press the Enter button to switch or confirm the Item. • Turn off the camera and printer. • Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer. Note: You must install your camera driver. VistaQuest - 30 -...

  • Page 35: Downing Images To Your Computer

    15. Downloading Images to Your Computer For Windows 98/me customers: Please install VQ-3110 camera 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 ►...

  • Page 36: Arcsoft Photoimpression

    16. ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 Click “Start” “Program” launch 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: Click “Folder” photos from your computer. Select the file path. You can start editing them. ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 is a complete digital image editing application designed with real people in mind.

  • Page 37: 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 38 settings and each individual component on the Storyboard. When you save your work as a project, you can go back and swap components, add and remove them, alter audio, etc. Create a Video – Create a new video project. You can retrieve media materials from the device connected or choose media files from system folder.
  • Page 39 1. Media - Select the videos and images that will comprise your final movie or slide show. 2. Edit - Modify video and image color and adjust the duration of each movie component. Only available for video projects. 3. Effects - Add neat special effect transitions between each component, or apply a pre-made theme.

  • Page 40: Using The Camera In Pc Cam Mode

    18.Using the VistaQuest Digital Camera in PC-Cam mode . The VQ-3110 digital camera offers two USB modes: Removable Disk and PC Camera. Note: Please install camera drive before you can use the camera in PC-Cam mode. VistaQuest Setting Up PC-Cam 1.

  • Page 41: Checking The Connection Of Your Camera

    19.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 “Digital MultiCam II Digital Camera” and “Digital MultiCam II Video Camera” that means now the camera is installed.

  • Page 42: Internet Video Conferencing

    20. 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, Microsoft NetMeeting, or Yahoo Messenger.

  • Page 43: Appendix

    Appendix: Specifications - 39 -...

  • Page 44: 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 am not very familiar with digital cameras and usually my pictures turn out blurred.
  • Page 45 Q4: After I am done taking a picture, it takes a while for the picture to come up on the LCD monitor. Is there something wrong with my camera? A4: No, with the camera, if you select a larger picture size, it will take longer for it to come up on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Problem Source The camera is not The power is not on running The batteries were not inserted properly Batteries are depleted The 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 memory is already full...
  • Page 47 The PC Camera Camera power is off doesn't work USB cable is not securely connected Driver is not installed 2006 Vistaquest Corporation ○ Solution • Clean the lens. • Ensure hands are steady when taking picture and remain steady one second after clicking the Shutter button.

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