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.
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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Turning On the Camera ------------------------------------------------------------------- •...
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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 Function Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------ * Playback Function Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------- 12.
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. • Color printer for printing color pictures. •...
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.Load the batteries and the SD card into the camera.
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• 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?”...
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. Lens 6. Focus Switch 7. USB Port Terminal 8.
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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.
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 -...
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: The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos: Internal Memory: Store pictures and videos in the 32 MB internal memory.
• Turning On the Camera: 1.Press the ON/OFF button on as shown in the illustration. 2.Buzzer will beep and indicator lamp will light. The LCD monitor will be turned on. 3.Press the ON/OFF button again to shutdown the camera. • Setting the Date, Time and Date Stamp: Use the following procedure to change the date and time setting.
7. Taking Pictures • Taking a Picture 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.
• 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.
• Using Flash Light When you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows, your use the flash. Press the scroll through the flash options. The flash icon that is displayed on the LCD monitor is the active option.
• 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...
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.Press the button to start playback of the video. 5.During the playback, press the playing.
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. 1.Make sure the Function switch is set to , and then press the Menu button.
• 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.
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.
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.Press the Mode button to turn on the menu and then use Storage] on the screen.
11. Customizing Your Camera 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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[Auto Power Off] Press 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.
* Playback Status Menu [Menu Button] When you slide the Function switch to button can turn ON/OFF Playback status menu. Press Press the shutter button to start/stop slide show. button to set Protect and Print to On/OFF. Slide Show to Slide Show. to protect picture.
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 Driver”. 4.Follow the on-screen instructions. 5.Restart the computer.
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".
14. Downloading Images to You Computer For Windows 98/ME customers: Please install camera 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.
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. 1.
3. Create – Add clip art, special effects, frames and more. 4. Project – Make calendars, photo books and greeting cards. 5. Print – Print multiple images per page and multiple pages at one time. 6. Send – Email photos or upload them to online photo sharing accounts. ¥...
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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. You can choose slide show materials from your photo album as well. If the box “Always show this wizard when VideoImpression starts.” at the bottom of the wizard is checked, the wizard will appear each time you run the program.
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6. Produce - Combine all components to create your final video; save it in a variety of ways or email it to friends. The Storyboard - The backbone of the creation process, it's where you assemble your movie. The Player - Preview and modify your movies in this area. Working with Albums - Albums let you organize your media for easy access.
17. Using the Camera in PC-Cam mode VQ5010 offers two USB modes: Removable Disk and PC Camera. Note: Please install camera 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.
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 98/ME only Double click “My Computer” icon -> Control Panel ->...
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.
Appendix: Image Sensor CMOS 2592 x 1944 Pixels (5.0M Pixels), Sensor Area 1 / 2" Lens Specification F 3.0, f =8.54 mm Focus Range Landscape: O / S Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP Flash Strobe Yes, (Force On, Force Off, and Auto) White Balance Automatic/Sunny/Cloudy/Tungsten/Fluorescent 1/ Fluorescent 2 Exposure Control...
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.
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...
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Problem Source Picture is not clear The lens is dirty 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 doesn't The flash mode is set to fire Camera power is off The computer...
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