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VistaQuest VQ-5015 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: 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 (must use to save pictures) ------------------------------------- •...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 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 Mode Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------ * Playback Status Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------- 12.

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    1. System Requirements • Personal computer, laptop, desktop, or IBM compatible with Pentium 166 MHz minimum, and with an active USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. • Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP, CD ROM drive, color monitor, mouse and keyboard. •...

  • Page 6: Quick Start

    3. Quick Start • 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.
  • Page 7 • Deleting a Picture 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Slide the Function switch to 3. Use to select the picture you want to delete. 4. Press the Mode button to turn on the menu and then use [Delete] on the screen. Then press the Shutter button. 5.

  • 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. Lens 7. Charge Indicator 8. Viewfinder 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, you 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 blurred picture.

  • 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. Close the battery compartment cover.

  • Page 13: Inserting Sd Card (Must Use To Save Pictures)

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

  • 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 2. Press the Mode button twice to turn on function menu. Press the Shutter button to confirm. 3.

  • 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 4. The LCD monitor will display If icon is different, Press the Menu button and then press to select [Burst Snapshot ], and then press and then press the Menu button to exit the menu.

  • 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 to frame your subject. Button: The subject will be enlarged.

  • Page 17: Setting Picture Quality

    Auto Flash—flash fires when the lighting conditions require it. Forced 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 2.

  • Page 18: Using The Self Timer

    • Using the Self Timer 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: 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 will be displayed. 3. Use (If the LCD monitor) to select the picture or video you want to review. 4.

  • Page 20: Using The Slide Show Function

    • Using the Slide Show Function Use the Slide Show feature to sequentially display your pictures and videos on the camera LCD. 1. Make sure the Function switch is set to 2. Press the to select [Slide Show] button. 3. Each picture and video thumbnail is displayed in the order in which you took them. 4.

  • Page 21: Deleting Pictures And Videos

    10. Deleting Pictures and Videos This function allows the user to delete current or all the stored images from the SD card. • Deleting a Single Picture or Video 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Slide the Function switch to 3.

  • 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.

  • Page 23: Customizing Your Camera Settings

    11. Customizing Your Camera Settings * Capture Mode Menu [MENU BUTTON] Slide the Function switch to turn ON/OFF function menu. Use enter each item. Press the Menu button to confirm the setting and return to capture mode. [Picture Size] You can change the picture size (excluding videos) settings to suit your purpose. 2560x1920 5M (Large) pixels...
  • Page 24 [White Balance] When the white balance is set to match the light source, the camera can take pictures more accurately. The camera sets the white balance automatically according to Auto shooting conditions. Sunny Use when shooting in outdoor sunlight on a clear day. Use when shooting outdoors and there is insufficient sunlight such Cloudy as under cloudy skies, in the shade or at dusk.
  • Page 25 [Time Stamp] Date Only Date & Time [MODE BUTTON] Slide the Function switch to twice to turn ON/OFF the function menu. Use Shutter button to confirm the setting. Press the Menu button to return to the main menu. Then press the Mode button to return to capture mode. [Date &...
  • Page 26 English Set the language to English. (*default) Français Set the language to French. Deutsch Set the language to German. Italiano Set the language to Italian. Español Set the language to Spanish. Set the language to Russian. Set the language to simplified Chinese. [Beeper] Press to set the beeper on/off .
  • Page 27 [Light Frequency] Set the anti-flicker frequency to 50 Hz. (please select if using the camera in Europe, Japan and Asia) Set the anit-flicker frequency to 60 Hz. (*default-please select if using the camera in the United States) [Default Setting] Press Shutter to turn on the submenu and then press Shutter button again to confirm or press the Menu button not to return to default setting.

  • Page 28: Playback Status Menu

    * Playback Status Menu [Menu Button] When you slide the Function switch to Menu button can turn ON/OFF Playback status menu. Press button to set Protect and Print to On/OFF. Slide Show Directs to Slide Show. Protect To protect picture. (on-lock/off-unlock) print To print picture.

  • 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. W hen you see the following screen, choose “Install Driver”. 4.

  • Page 30: Uninstalling Software

    13. Uninstalling Software The following instructions will help 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 31: Downloading Images To Your Computer

    14. Downloading Images to You Computer For Windows 98SE/ME customers: Please install camera driver before connecting. 1. Slide the Function switch to 2. Turn the camera and computer on, then connect the camera to the computer with the included USB cable. 3.

  • Page 32: 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” for acquiring photos from your computer 2.

  • 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 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. Produce - Combine all components to create your final video; save it in a variety of ways or email it to friends.

  • Page 36: Using The Camera In Pc Cam Mode

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

  • Page 37: Checking The Connection Of Your Camera

    18. 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 98SE/ME only Double click “My Computer” icon -> Control Panel ->...

  • Page 38: 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 39: Appendix

    Appendix: Image Sensor CMOS 2048 x 1536 Pixels (3.2M Pixels), Sensor Area 1 / 2" Lens Specification F 2.8, f = 9.3 mm, View Angle 52 Focus Range 4.9 ft. ~ Infinity O / S Microsoft Windows 98 SE / 2000 / ME / XP Flash Strobe Yes (Forced On, Off, and Auto) White Balance...

  • Page 40: 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 Alkaline batteries. Remember to use new batteries before operating your camera. Q2: I have noticed that the pictures I have taken are all very dark.

  • Page 41: 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 memory is already...
  • Page 42 Problem Source The lens is dirty Picture is not clear The pictures are Hands were not steady blurred when taking the picture The picture subject was not in the focus range of the camera The flash The flash mode is set to doesn't fire Camera power is off The computer...

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