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  • Page 1 VQ5218 User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts of the camera·······························································4 Preparing for using ·······························································5 Monitor Screen Display ·························································8 Using this digital camera·····················································10 Using the Self-timer and Burst snapshot ································12 Using the Flash ·······································································13 Using the Zoom Function ························································14 Recording video clip ·······························································15 Recording audio······································································16 5. Using the menu in record mode ············································16 Menu in capture mode ····························································17 Menu in video mode································································19 Setup menu ············································································20...
  • Page 3 6. Playback ···············································································22 Playback still image ································································22 Playing back movie clips ·························································23 Playing back audio files ··························································23 Other function in playback mode ············································24 Delete files ·············································································25 7. Making connections ······························································29 Connecting the Camera to a TV ···············································29 Connecting the Camera to a PC···············································30 8.
  • Page 4 Thank you for purchasing this digital camera. Please read these operating instructions carefully in order to use the digital camera correctly. Keep the instructions in a safe place after reading so that you can refer to them later. Precautions Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below.

  • Page 5: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the camera 1: Shutter button 15: Macro light 2: Power button 16: Up/Display button 3: Self-timer indicator LED 17: Ok button 4: Flash strobe 18: Right/Flash button 5: Macro button 19: Down/Mode button 6: USB jack 20: Delete Button 7: Lens 21: Menu button 8: Microphone...

  • Page 6: Preparing For Using

    Preparing for using Installing the battery Open the camera battery door as illustrated. Insert two AAA-size batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the directions indicated on the battery cover. Close the battery door. Inserting the memory card Turn off the camera before inserting or removing the memory card.
  • Page 7 deletion. Therefore, whenever you want to record, format or delete files in the SD card, disable the write protection beforehand. Turn off the digital camera. Insert the memory card as illustrated. • Never insert any other object which is not a SD/MMC card into the camera’s SD card slot.

  • Page 8: Setting The Language

    4: Press the MENU button to close the menu. Setting the language When using the camera for the first time after purchasing it, be sure to choose a language and set the date & time before using the camera. 1: Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Setup Menu. 2: Press the UP or DOWN button to select [Language] then press the RIGHT button or OK button to launch the submenu.

  • Page 9: Monitor Screen Display

    4: Press the OK button to confirm the setting. 5: Press the MENU button to close the menu. Monitor Screen Display Capture mode...
  • Page 10 Video record mode Playback mode...

  • Page 11: Using This Digital Camera

    Using this digital camera Turning the camera on and off To turn on the camera, press the POWER button to turns on the camera. Press the POWER button again to turn the camera off. • To save battery power, the camera automatically turns off a period of time after the last control accessed.
  • Page 12 Display Title Description Capture mode For taking still photos. Video mode For recording movie clips. Audio mode For recording audio files. • When the digital camera is in playback mode you must press the PLAYBACK button to change it to record mode firstly then you can use the MODE button to change mode.

  • Page 13: Using The Self-Timer And Burst Snapshot

    • Automatically the number displayed on the screen is decreased by one. For example, if the screen displays 018 when the camera is powered on, after one photo has been captured, 017 will appear. If the memory is full, “Memory FUL “ will appear on screen.

  • Page 14: Using The Flash

    10 Seconds: The Shutter release will delay for 10 seconds. Burst snapshot: Press the SHUTTER button once to take three pictures continuously. 3: Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired mode and then press the OK button to confirm the setting. 4: Press the MENU button to close the menu.

  • Page 15: Using The Zoom Function

    Turn the power on and set the camera to the Capture mode. Press the RIGHT/FLASH button to change the flash mode. Each time the RIGHT/FLASH button is pressed the flash mode is changed. Icon Title Description Auto flash Flash fires automatically when shooting...

  • Page 16: Recording Video Clip

    out on subjects. The digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software process. 1: Turn the camera on and set it to capture mode or video record mode. 2: Press the button to compose the image. : zoom out for a wide-angle shot. : zoom in for a telephoto shot.

  • Page 17: Recording Audio

    • This digital camera doesn’t have a speaker. So the voice you record can be heard only by playing it on TV or PC. Recording audio 1: Turn the digital camera on and set it to audio record mode. 2: Press the SHUTTER button to start recording. Press the RIGHT button to have a pause and press it again to continue.

  • Page 18: Menu In Capture Mode

    Menu in capture mode 1: Turn on the camera and set it to capture mode. 2: Press the MENU button to display the menu. 3: Use the UP or DOWN button to select an item. 4: Press the RIGHT button or OK button to enter the submenu.
  • Page 19 [Center]: The exposure will be calculated based on light in the center area and this is suitable for general use. [Multi]: The exposure will be calculated based on the average light. [Spot]: Only the spot in the center of the LCD screen will be metered for light.

  • Page 20: Menu In Video Mode

    Date This function can be used to add a date to your pictures as Stamp you take them. There are three items for option: [Off]: Neither date nor time is added to the image. [Date]: Add data to the image. [Date&...

  • Page 21: Setup Menu

    320X240. Frame Rate Select low frame rate to record longer time. There are two items for option: High/ Low. Metering See the details on Capture menu list White Balance See the details on Capture menu list Setup menu You can set the system items in setup menu. 1: Turn the power on and press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 22 Menu item Function Auto Review Adjust the review time after taking a picture. There are three items for option: [Off]/ [1sec.]/ [3 sec.]. Power Light Frequency should be set to either 60Hz or 50Hz frequency depending on your region. [50HZ] / [60HZ]. Power save To save power, the camera is turned off automatically after a period of time.

  • Page 23: Playback

    [System]: Use the default image as the start-up image. [My image]: Use your favorite image as the start-up image. Format See the details on format the SD card. Reset all To reset the entire menu and button operation settings to initial default. [Yes]/ [ No]. 6.

  • Page 24: Playing Back Movie Clips

    Playing back movie clips 1: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the movie clips you want to playback. 2: Press the OK button or SHUTTER button to start playing. Press the MENU button to end playing. Press the UP button to pause it and press it again to continue.

  • Page 25: Other Function In Playback Mode

    button to back forward. • This digital camera doesn’t have a speaker. So the voice you record can be heard only by playing it on TV or PC. Other function in playback mode Viewing Thumbnails Press the button to view the file in thumbnails mode. Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT button to select a file.

  • Page 26: Delete Files

    5: Press the OK button to confirm the setting. 6: Press the MENU button to close the menu. • If the file has been locked the icon will display on the LCD screen. The locked file can not be deleted. Delete files 1: Press the MENU button in playback mode.
  • Page 27 Play a slide show 1: Press the MENU button in playback mode. 2: Press the UP or DOWN button to select the item [Slide Show]. 3: Press the RIGHT button or OK button to enter the submenu. [Start]: Select this item to prepare for slide showing after setting the slide show mode.
  • Page 28 [Negative], [Red], [Green], [Blue], [Binarize], [Sunset], [Warm], [Cold], [Contrast]. 4: Press the UP or DOWN button to select an effect to change the image’s color tone. 5: Press the OK button to confirm the setting. Rotate the image 1: Select an image you want to rotate in playback mode. 2: Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 29 4: Press the RIGHT button or OK button to launch the submenu: 2048x1536/ 1280X960/ 640x480 . 5: Press the UP or DOWN button to select the item. 6: Press the OK button to save the resized image. • The image can only be resized to smaller size. Set the image as the start-up image 1: Select an image you favorite in playback mode.

  • Page 30: Making Connections

    7. Making connections Connecting the Camera to a TV Connect the camera to a TV via the supplied AV/USB cable and then turn on the camera. The camera LCD screen turns black and the TV screen now performs as the camera LCD screen.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Camera To A

    Connecting the Camera to a PC There are two ways to download files from the camera's internal memory or memory card to a computer: • By inserting the memory card into a card reader • By connecting the camera to a computer using the supplied USB cable. Using a Card Reader 1: Eject the memory card from the camera and then insert it into a card reader that is connected to a...

  • Page 32: Software Installation

    to the computer has been successfully completed. 3: Open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer]. A "Removable Disk" appears in the drive list. Double-click the "Removable Disk" icon to view its contents. Files stored on the camera are located in the folder named "DCIM".
  • Page 33 The following software is listed: • Install Driver: Installs software for PC camera • Arcsoft Mediaimpression: Installs software for pictures and video clips. Note: Arcsoft MediaImpression only includes Windows XP and Windows Vista, Windows 7 platforms. If the autorun menu does not appear automatically, open the CD-ROM in [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer] and double-click the file named [autorun.exe] to start the program.
  • Page 34 2: Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers. How to use the PC Camera function Please install the camera driver first. Connect the camera to the computer via the USB jack. Power on the camera, the LCD screen display “PC CAM” or “MSDC”.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    9. Troubleshooting Power does not turn on. ★Reload battery in the correct 1.Battery is inserted in the wrong direction. direction. 2.Battery is insufficient to power recharge ★Replace battery. The camera does not take pictures. ★Insert a new memory card. 1.Memory is full.
  • Page 36 2.Memory card is not formatted ★Format the memory card again correctly. or use a new card. Image is blurry or out of focus. 1.The camera was moving when ★Hold the camera steady when the image was captured. shooting picture. Image is not displayed on the LCD monitor. 1.A memory card with non-SUNP ★This camera cannot display images...

  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    10. Technical Specifications Sensor CMOS Sensor Display 1.8" TFT Color LCD Focus range 150cm ~ infinity Aperture F2.8, Fixed Focus Shutter Electronic Shutter: 1/2000 ~ 1/2sec. Resolution StillImage:5M(2592x1944) by interpolation; 3M(2048x1536);1M(1280X960); VGA (640x480) Video: 720x480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 Sensitivity Auto White balance...
  • Page 38 Ambient Operating: 0° C to 40° C temperature Storage: -20 to 60° C Microphone Built-in Speaker Compatible OS Win2000/XP/Vista/Win7 Dimension Camera Body : 85 x 56 x 22mm Weight Camera Body w/o battery: Approx. 85g ©2010 VistaQuest Corporation · www.vistaquestcorp.com...

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