Vistaquest VQ515 User Manual

User's Manual Note: The camera supports SD card only

5. Display Information Note: If the icon appears on the LCD when you take pictures in dark conditions. Please keep

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6. Getting Started • Installing Camera Batteries: 1.Slide open the battery compartment cover. 2.Insert batteries. Be sure to load batterie

• Inserting SD Card: The camera requires SD card for storing pictures and videos: SD Card – The SD cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictu

• Setting the Date, Time and Date Stamp: Use the following procedure to change the date and time setting. 1.Slide the Function switch to (captur

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

• Using Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom provides up to 8X magnification of your pictures. You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when usin

Off—flash never fires. (Default) Auto Flash—flash fires when the lighting conditions require it. Force Flash—flash fires every time you take a pictu

• 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 tak

9. Reviewing Pictures and Videos • Reviewing Pictures 1.Turn on the camera. 2.Slide the Function switch to ► (playback status). The last picture

250208 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

• 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 ex

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

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 f

11. Customizing Your Camera Settings * Capture Status Menu [MENU BUTTON] When user slide the Function switch to (capture status). Pres

[White Balance] When the white balance is set to match the light source, the camera can take picture more accurately. Auto The camera sets

[Time Stamp] OFF Do not print time on the picture. Date Only Print Date on the picture. Date & Time Print Date & Time on the picture.

[Language] Press the or to select the submenu and then press the Shutter button to confirm. Press Menu button to return to main menu. Press t

[Auto Power Off] Press ◄ or ► to set the time of auto power off . 30SEC Setting the camera automatically powers off approximately 30 seconds. 1MIN

* Playback Status Menu [Menu Button] When you slide the Function switch to ► (Playback Status), pressing Menu button can turn ON/OFF Playback status

12. Installing Your Camera Driver and Software • Installing Driver 1.Turn on the computer. 2.Insert installation CD into the CD-ROM drive and

Table of Contents Page 1. System Requirements ---------------------------------------------------

13. Uninstalling Software Following instruction will guide you to uninstall (remove) software from computer. • Uninstalling Software 1.Click "

14. Downloading Images to You Computer For Windows 98/ME customers: Please install VQ3015 drive before connecting. 1. Slide the Function switch to

15. ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 is a complete digital image editing application designed with real people in mind. Easy-to-u

1. Get Photo – Choose how to view or acquire photos. 2. Enhance – Crop, brighten, rotate, resize and modify photos. 3. Create – Add clip art, spe

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

3. Effects - Add neat special effect transitions between each component, or apply a pre-made theme. 4. Text - Place animated text on any movie compone

17.Using the Camera in PC-Cam mode The VQ515 offers two USB modes: Removable Disk and PC Camera. Note: Please install VQ515 drive before you can use t

18.Checking the Connection of Your Camera *Turn the camera power on and slide the Function switch to (Capture Status). *Connect the camera to t

19. Internet Video Conferencing To run a video conference with another person, you and the other person must have the computer station configured wit

Appendix: Specifications Image Sensor 3.2M pixels CMOS Sensor (2048 x 1536), 1/2-inch Lens Specification F 2.8, f =9.3 mm Flash Automatic, for

Table of Contents Page 10. Deleting Pictures and Videos ----------------------------------------

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 picture

Troubleshooting Problem Source Solution The power is not on • Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. The batteries were not inserted prop

Problem Source Solution Picture is not clear The lens is dirty • Clean the lens. Hands were not steady when taking the picture • Ensure hands are

Safety Precautions Precautions for The camera 1 Do not shoot while driving or walking, otherwise it may cause traffic accident. 2 Do not trigger the

14 Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the camera may malfunction and require the user to reset the camera. 15 Under the environment

Precautions for Batteries 1 Dispose of the batteries in a manner that complies with applicable laws. 2 Leakage, overheating, or burst batteries coul

1. System Requirements • Personal computer, laptop, desktop, or IBM compatible with Pentium 166 MHz minimum, and with an active USB (Universal S

3. Quick Start CAUTION • Please install the camera driver before using your camera with a PC. • Best way to transfer picture to PC is using the M

• Deleting a Picture 1.Turn on the camera. 2.Slide the Function switch to ► (playback status). 3.Use ◄ or ► to display the picture you want to delete

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 B

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