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  • Page 1 VQ500 User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: For Customers In Europe

    082308 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

    • Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista, CD ROM drive, color monitor, mouse and keyboard. • Color printer for printing color pictures. 2. Package Contents M ake sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. • Digital camera • Two AAA batteries • USB cable • Installation CD •...

  • 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 ► (playback mode). 3. Use ◄ or ► 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.

  • 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 32 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 ▼...

  • 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 ► (playback mode). The last picture or video will be displayed. 3. Use ◄ and ►(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 ►, and then press the Menu button. 2. Press the to select [Slide Show] button.
  • Page 21 • Direct print When user slide Function switch to turn ON/OFF function menu. Use press to select [Direct Print] item. Connect the camera and the USB port printer with the USB cable (Make sure USB port printer is power on). Use picture and then press the menu button.

  • Page 22: 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 ► (playback mode). 3.

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25 [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 26 [Time Stamp] Will not print time on the picture. Date Only Only prints the date on the picture. Date & Time Prints date and time on the picture. [MODE BUTTON] Slide the Function switch to twice to turn ON/OFF the function menu. Use Shutter button to confirm the setting.
  • Page 27 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. Русский Set the language to Russian. Set the language to simplified Chinese. 简体中文...
  • Page 28 [Auto Power Off] Press ◄ or ► to set the time of auto power off . 30SEC The camera will automatically power off in approximately 30 seconds. 1MIN The camera will automatically power off in approximately 1 minute. (*default) 3MIN The camera will automatically power off in approximately 3 minutes.

  • Page 29: Playback Status Menu

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

  • Page 30: 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 “ Windows 98 Driver”. 4.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Downloading Images To Your Computer

    14. Downloading Images to You Computer For Windows 98SE/ME customers: Please install camera driver before connecting. 1. Slide Function switch to (Capture Function). 2. Press the MODE button can turn ON/OFF function menu. Press to select [USB Connection]. Press to select [Mass Storage]. 3.

  • Page 33: Arcsoft Photoimpression

    15. ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 Click “Start” “Program” “ArcSoft Software Suite“ 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 34: 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 35 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 36 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 37: Using The Camera In Pc Cam Mode

    17. Using the Camera in PC-Cam mode The camera offers three USB modes: Removable Disk, PC Camera and Direct Print. Note: Please install camera driver before you can use the camera in PC-Cam mode. Setting Up the PC-Cam 1. Slide Function switch to 2.

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: Appendix

    Appendix: Image Sensor CMOS 2048 x 1536 Pixels (3.2M Pixels), Sensor Area 1 / 2" Lens Specification F 3.0, f = 8.4 mm Focus Range 4.9 ft. ~ Infinity O / S Microsoft Windows 98 SE / 2000 / ME / XP / Vista Flash Strobe Yes (Forced On, Off, and Auto) White Balance...

  • Page 41: 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.

  • Page 42: 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 43 Problem Source Picture is not The lens is dirty 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 The computer Camera power is off...

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