VistaQuest VQ3010 User Manual
User's Manual
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:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
For customers in Europe
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European
requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection.
“CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
Table of Contents Page
1. System Requirement s ------------------------------------------------------------ 1
2. Package Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1
Read this firs
3.
Quick Start Guide
4.
VQ3010 Components
5.
Introduction Screen Icons
6.
Preparing to Take Pictures
7.
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• Installing VQ3010 Batteries ---------------------------------------------------- 8
• Inserting SD Card (Optional) -------------------------------------------------- 9
• To insert an SD Card ---------------------------------------------------------------- 9
• Taking Pictures ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
•Taking Pictures With Self-Timer --------------------------------------------------- 10
• Using Flash Light --------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
• Recording Video Clips -------------------------------------------------------------- 11
• Using Digital Zoom ------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
• Reviewing Images ----------------------------------------------------------------- 12
• Deleting a single file ----------------------------------------------------------------- 13
• Deleting all unprotected files ------------------------------------------------------ 13
• Protecting photos and video Clips ------------------------------------------------ 14
• Removing protection ---------------------------------------------------------------- 14
• Formatting internal or SD card memory ---------------------------------------- 14
• Zooming the displayed image ----------------------------------------------------- 15
Customizing Y our VQ3010 Settings
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• Capture Function Menu ---------------------------------------------------------- 16
• Playback Function Menu ----------------------------------------------------------- 19
Installing VQ3010 Driver And Software
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10. Uninstalling Software and
VQ3010
Driver -------------------------------------- 21
• Uninstalling Software -------------------------------------------------------------- 21
• Uninstalling VQ3010 Driver ----------------------------------------------------- 21
11. Downing Images to Your Computer -------------------------------------------- 22
ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5
12.
ArcSoft VideoImpression 2
13.
Using VQ3010 in PC-Cam Mode
14.
Checking the Connection of Your VQ3010
15.
Internet Video Conference
16.
Appendix
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FAQ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30
Troubleshooting -------------------------------------------------------------------- 31
Safety Precautions -------------------------------------------------------------------- 33
Specifications ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 36
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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 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP, CD ROM drive, color monitor, mouse and keyboard.
• Color printer for printing color pictures.
• For transferring still images via the Internet, or for video conferencing, your computer
must have modem and communication software for Internet connection.
2. Package contents
Make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your VQ3010,
contact your dealer immediately if any of the items are missing or damaged.
Digital camera
•
USB cable
•
• Pouch
Video cable
•
• Wrist strap
Installation CD
•
User’s guide
•
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3. Read This First
Please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below
before using the VQ3010.
Warnings
1. Do not expose the battery to water or moisture place.
2. Do not disassemble, damage, or modify the VQ3010.
3. Do not drop or subject the VQ3010 to strong impacts.
4. Do not use a leaking battery. If fluid from the battery enters your eye, immediately
rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and consult a doctor.
5. Do not put the VQ3010 into the micro-wave oven, water or expose to high
temperature over 60°C (140F).
6. Do not expose the VQ3010 to fire.
7. Only use or charge the VQ3010 in an environment with ambient temperature
between 0° C and 40°C (32 and 104F).
8. Do not open the battery cover if you use SDRAM to save the pictures. If you do so,
it may power off and the pictures saved in the SDRAM may lose. So please save
the pictures before open the battery cover.
9. Please download the pictures to your computer when battery low
10. The pictures saved in the SDRAM cannot be transferred to the SD card.
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4. Quick Start Guide
Takin g images
a. Press the
about 3 seconds to turn on the VQ3010.
b. Slide the function switch to (capture status).
c. Use TFT or viewfinder to compose the image
and hold the VQ3010 steady.
d. Press
Power
Shutter
button on the camera for
button to take images.
Reviewing images
a. Turn the
b. Slide the function switch to ► (playback status).
c. The captured images display on the TFT as thumbnails mode.
Press the
full screen size.
d. Press the
through the files.
e. Press the
power
OK
◄
▲
on.
button to display the selected image in
►
(Flash)
and ▼ buttons to zoom in or zoom out the files. Press the OK button
and
(MODE)
buttons to stroll
twice to cancel the zoom.
f. Slide the function switch to (capture status).
Erasing files from memory
a. Turn the power on and slide the function switch to playback status.
◄
b. Press the
you want to delete.
c. Press the Menu button and you will see the toolbar as right.
d. Press the
button to confirm.
e. Slide the function switch to (capture status).
(Flash)
▲
and
and
▼
►
(MODE)
buttons to select [Frame] and then press
buttons to select the file
Ok
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5. VQ3010 components
1. Shutter Button
2. Power Button
3. LED
4. Viewfinder
5. Flash
6. Lens
7. Focus Switch
8. Microphone
9. USB Port
10. Power/Recharge/Shooting lamp
--Self-timer Lamp.
--For Using in gloomy conditions.
--Do not cover the lens while shooting.
--For connecting to a computer.
--Shooting pictures.
--Turn on/off VQ3010.
--For viewing the target.
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.
11. Menu Button
12. Strap Eyelet
13. Function Switch
14. Ok Button
Note
: Press [Ok] button once to turn off the icons on the TFT (panel), Press the [OK] button
twice to turn off the TFT, then you can view the target from the viewfinder. Press the [OK]
--Menu option pops up after
pressing the Menu button.
.
--For switch capture/playback mode.
--For confirming settings.
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button again to turn on the icons on the TFT (panel).
15. Up Button
Down Button
Left (Flash) Button
Mode Button
16. TFT (Panel)
17. Battery cover
SD card slot
18. Tripod Socket
—For zooming in and function as Up button.
--For viewing the target.
--For using SD card.
---For zooming out and function as Down button.
---For switching flash and function as left as button.
---For switching capture modes and function as Right button.
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6. Introducing screen icons
1. Captured pictures
003
To show the number of present captured pictures.
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2. Focus
Normal Mode
3. Flash Mode
To show number of images you can capture.
Macro Mode
5. Resolution
2048x1536 (default)
1600x1200
Flash Off 1280x1024
Capture Status
Force Flash 640x480
Auto Flash
4. Capture Mode
Normal Mode Normal
Self-timer Mode
AVI Mode
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6. Picture Quality
Fine
7. SD Card Indicator
8. Battery Capacity Indicator
1. Protect Indicator
To show the pictures has been protected.
2. To show number of images you can capture.
3. To show the number of present captured pictures.
4. To show the number of present captured pictures.
5. To show total number of captured pictures.
Playback Status
Power Saving:
VQ3010 will automatically power off approximately 60,120,180 seconds (Selectable)
after you do not perform any operation.
When this function is disabled, the power is not turned off automatically.
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7. Preparing to take pictures
Installing the batteries
VQ3010 is powered by two AAA-size alkaline batteries. Please follow these instructions
to insert batteries into the camera.
a. Slide open the battery cover.
b. Insert two AAA-size alkaline batteries with the positive (+) and negative
(-) poles matching the directions indicated inside the battery cover.
c. Slide the battery cover back into the closed position.
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