Contents
1.Introduction .......................................................P.1
2.Notice to User ....................................................P.2
3.Product part identification....................................P.3
4.Digital Camera Modes.........................................P.4
5.How to use the binocular......................................P.5
6.Using the Camera................................................P.6
7.System requirements............................................P.7
8.Basic maintenance.............................................. P.8
9.Driver software and image
downloading procedure................................P.9~P.13
Steps to download image file
How To Use the PhotoManager
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Select the buttons as indicated.
"Help" will give you detailed information on
Photo Manager's many features.
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1. To execute Photo Manager.
Select the buttons as indicated.
2. Enter " Removable Disk" to open
" DCIM " file.
5. Images download finished.
3. In " DCIM " file, open" 100MEDIA "
data file.
4. In " 100MEDIA " data file, choose the
pictures you want or choose all images.
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1. Introduction
VistaPix is a 8 x 30 binocular integrated with a digital camera
that is great for sporting events, concerts and wildlife activities such
as hunting or bird-watching. VistaPix lets you record memories
and sights at the touch of a button. Use the full-featured binocular
for closer views and capture images to take home with you at the
same time.
VistaPix makes it possible to share your fun with others by
downloading images from the camera right to your computer
to e-mail to your friends and family.
8. Choose "Custom" or "Typical" form
of installation
9. Confirm the file location
10. Begin installing software 11.Software installation finished, please
press "Finish" for confirmation
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After installing VistaPix software. Please restart your computer.
Un-installing the Software
To un-install the software, simply insert the CD and re-install the program. The screen
will ask if you would like to remove the program and all of its components.
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Looking at or near the Sun may cause instant and irreversible damage
to your eye. Eye damage is often painless, so there is no warning to
the observer that damage has occurred until it is too late. Do not
point the binocular at or near the Sun.
Children should always have adult supervision while observing.
WARNING !
Never use the VistaPix to look at the sun !
2.Notice to User
2-1.When no action is performed on this product, the VistaPix will
automatically turn off after 90 seconds.
2-2. The VistaPix has a battery level display in the right lower corner
of the LCD. When the battery is low you will hear a long "beep".
If no action is taken,VistaPix will automatically turn-off after 10 seconds.
2-3. Please use alkaline batteries for this product.
2-4. 8x30 VistaPix comes with a 16MB SD memory card that must be installed
before taking and saving images. To install the SD card: Open the door that
2. Select "Install Photo Manager" 3.Choose the language and press
confirm button
4.Enter installing screen 5.After confirming, please press
"Next" button
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The serial number is located on the
front of the CD. Press "Next" when complete
1. Insert the CD ROM
6.After confirming, please press "Yes"
Steps to install Photo Manager
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covers the CD card slot and slide the card (with the gold strips facing up) into the
SD card slot (12) until it clicks into place.
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3. Product Part Identification
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Steps to install VistaPix driver software
5. Computer will automatically
install the Spca504b driver.
6. Installation complete. Please
press "Finish" button.
If you have windows ME/ 2000/ XP operation system installed
in your computer, you should not need to install the VistaPix driver.
Simply view and save images through your My Computer icon.
1. Diopter Knob(on underside)
2. Center Focus Knob
3. Objective Lens
4. Mode/Power Button [M]
5. Shutter/Set Button [S]
6. USB Port
7. Eyepiece
8. Camera Lens
9. LCD Display
10. Battery Compartment Lid
11. Objective Barrel
12. SD memory card Slot
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See "Section 6-1-8".
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Steps to install VistaPix driver software
4. Digital Camera Modes
4-2. Explanation of mode icons.
Press the left button (Mode/Power Button) to scroll through the Modes
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Press right button(Shutter/Set Button)to select a mode or to take images.
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High Resolution mode
(1280x1024)
Full display of mode icon.
Low Resolution mode
(640x480)
Self timer mode
VistaPix will take an image
after10 seconds
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Erase Last Image mode
Erase All Images mode
SD card Format mode
Power off mode
Mass Storage mode
When connected to computer
using USB cable "PC" will display.
FMT
FMT
FMT
1. Insert the included CD ROM
2. Click the mouse on
Installation Driver to begin
installation.
3. Begin the InstallShield Wizard
to automatically execute the
installation of driver program.
4. Follow the InstallShield Wizard
steps to guide you through the
driver installation.
Click on Next when complete.
Continuous picture taking mode
(Video capture mode). Saves
SD card full mode
When the memory is full,
the LCD displays "Full"
No SD card mode
When no SD card is installed,
screen will blink.
SD card warning
"FMT" will flash if VistaPix
is unable to access the SD card
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SD card may need to be re-
When no action is performed on each
chosen mode, it will return to the
photograph taking mode automatically
after 10 seconds.
VistaPix will format SD card.
Images will be erased.
formatted.
images as an AVI file
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To adjustment the eye-relief for eyeglass wearers:
Fold down the rubber eyecups and place them against your glasses to get
the best viewing result.
Focusing the Binocular
B. Choose an object that is at least 15 meters (49.21 ft) away.
C. Looking with just your left eye, rotate the Center Focus Knob
until the object you are viewing is in best focus.
D. Looking with just your right eye, rotate the Diopter Knob
until the object you are viewing is in best focus.
E. Viewing your object with both eyes, turn the Center Focus Knob
to bring it in best focus.
5. How to use the binocular
Adjusting the eyepieces
The distance between your eyes is called interpupillary distance.
The interpupillary distance is different from one person to another.
It is important to adjust your interpupillary distance before using
the VistaPix:
- Hold VistaPix firmly in the normal viewing position.
- Adjust the barrels by pushing together or pulling apart until you see a
single circle field with both of your eyes.
A. Set the Diopter Knob on underside of VistaPix at its center
Point between + and - .
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8.Maintenance
Operating Environment: 41 to104 F(5 to 40 C). 20%-85% relative humidity,
non-condensing.
Care of your VistaPix
8 -1.Never immerse VistaPix into any fluid or liquid.
Remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water
or neutral detergent. Keep in a dry and cool dust-free
environment or a container when it is not used.
8 -2.Take the batteries out when VistaPix is not to be
used over a long period.
8 -3. Avoid dropping the VistaPix. Do not disassemble VistaPix.
8 -4.Before removing the batteries, download pictures to your PC.
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6.Using the Camera
Use this product under good lighting conditions but avoid facing light sources
directly. Remember to keep a distance of at least 15 meters (49.21 ft) away
from the target object when taking images.
Photographic functions
6-1-1. Turn on Power by pressing the Mode/Power Button (4) for 3 seconds.
6-1-2. Press the Mode/Power Button (4) to select the resolution mode ("hi" or"lo").
6-1-3. Select a target to view with the binocular, and aim at the target.
6-1-4. Press the Shutter/Set Button (5) to take an image. A short beep will
sound indicating the picture has been taken.
6-1-5. The digital counter on the LCD will advance each time an image is taken.
When the camera's memory is full, the screen will display Full .
6-1-6. To erase the last image taken, use the Mode/Power Button (4)to select
6-1-7. The self timer function can be selected from the LCD by using the
image after 10 seconds.
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7-1. Windows 98SE /
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-3. 128MB SDRAM
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-5. CD-ROM
-6. USB port
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2000/ ME/ XP
7 Pentium 233MHzor higher
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7 00MB of free hard disk space.
7. System requirements
Installation of driver
Since VistaPix is a Mass Storage Device you can access captured images
just as if it were a hard drive, therefore no software driver is needed (See
Mass Storage Mode ).
If using VistaPix with an older version of Windows 98SE it may be
necessary to install the software driver.
Video(VGA) card with 2MB of RAM for minimum 16-bit
(High Color) display.
the "erase last image" mode (trash can icon), and press theShutter/Set
Mode/Power Button (4). Press the Shutter/Set Button (5) to take an
6-1-8. VistaPix is a Mass Storage Device. This means that while connected to
a PC through the USB port, Windows will add a "Removable Disk" hard
drive under the "My Computer" icon. Simply access the removable disk to
retrieve,view and save images to a permanent location.
When connected to a PC, the LCD screen will display the [PC] screen.
Button for 3 seconds.
6-1-9. If at any time VistaPix can not access the SD memory card, the "FMT"
icon will flash. To correct this the SD card may need to be formatted.
To format the SD card, select "SD card format mode" and press the
Shutter/Set Button for 3 seconds. NOTE: This will erase all images
stored on the memory card.
6-1-10. VistaPix has a continuous picture taking (CPT) mode that allows you to record
a video stream as an AVI file. To use continuous picture taking mode:
-Use the Mode/Power Button (4) to select the CPT mode.
-Press the Shutter/Set Button (5) to begin taking video.
-Press the Shutter/Set button again to finish the operation.
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VistaPix
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