VistaQuest VQ-3110 User Manual
User's Manual
020606
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
System Requirements
1.
Package Contents
2.
Quick Start
3.
Name of Parts
4.
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5. Display Information -------------------------------------------------------------- 6
6. Getting Started --------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
• Installing Camera Batteries ---------------------------------------------------- 7
• Inserting SD Card (Optional) -------------------------------------------------- 7
• Turning On the Camera --------------------------------------------------------- 8
• Setting the Date, Time and Date Stamp ------------------------------------ 8
• Power Saving ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Taking Pictures
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• Taking a Picture ------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
• Taking Continuous Pictures ---------------------------------------------------- 11
• Using Digital Zoom --------------------------------------------------------------- 11
• Using Flash Light ----------------------------------------------------------------- 12
• Setting Picture Quality ----------------------------------------------------------- 13
• Adjusting the Exposure ----------------------------------------------------------- 13
• Putting Yourself in the Picture ------------------------------------------------- 14
Taking Videos
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• Taking a Video --------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
Reviewing Pictures and Videos
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• Reviewing Pictures and Videos ----------------------------------------------- 16
• Viewing Six Pictures ------------------------------------------------------------- 16
• Using Slide Show ----------------------------------------------------------------- 17
• Magnifying Pictures -------------------------------------------------------------- 17
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• Selecting Pictures for Printing (DPOF Print Settings) ------------------- 18
Deleting Pictures and Videos
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• Deleting Single Picture or Video ---------------------------------------------- 19
• Deleting All Pictures and Videos ---------------------------------------------- 19
• Formatting Internal Memory or SD Card ------------------------------------ 20
11. Customizing Your Camera Settings ---------------------------------------- 21
• Capture Function Menu ------------------------------------------------------- 21
• Playback Function Menu ------------------------------------------------------ 25
Installing Your Camera Driver and Software
12.
Uninstalling Software
13.
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• Uninstalling Software ------------------------------------------------------------ 29
• Uninstall Camera's Driver ------------------------------------------------------- 29
14.
Mass storage & Direct Print ----------------------------------------------------
15. Downing Images to Your Computer -------------------------------------------- 31
16. Arcsoft PhotoImpression 5 --------------------------------------------------- 32
17.Arcsoft VideoImpression 2 -------------------------------------------------------- 33
Using the Camera in PC Cam Mode
18.
Checking the Connection of Your Camera
19.
Internet Video Conference
20.
Appendix
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Specifications ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 39
FAQ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40
Troubleshooting --------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
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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 camera.
VQ-3110 digital camera
•
USB cable
•
Video cable
•
• Pouch
Installation CD
•
• Wrist strap
User’s guide
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3. Quick Start
CAUTION
Please install the VistaQuest 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.Open the battery compartment cover.
2.Load the batteries into the camera.
3.Close the battery compartment cover.
4.Load the SD card (Optional) into the camera.
• Taking a Picture
1.Turn on the camera.
2.Slide the Function switch to . (Capture
Function).
3.Point the camera at the subject, use the viewfinder
or monitor screen to compose the picture.
4.Hold the camera still, gently press the shutter
button to take a picture.
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• Reviewing a Picture
1.Turn on the camera.
2.Slide the Function switch to ► (Playback Function).
3.Use ▲ or ▼ to scroll through the pictures or videos on
the monitor screen.
• Deleting a Picture
1.Turn on the camera.
2.Slide the Function switch to ► (Playback Function).
3.Use ▲ or ▼ to display the picture you want to delete.
4.Press the SHUTTER button to turn on the menu and then use ▲ or ▼
to select [Delete]. Press the Enter button to confirm.
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4. Name of Parts
The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and
switch on the camera.
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Indicators
1.Indicator Lamp (Green)
2.Self-Timer Lamp (Red)
3.Power Lamp
Digital Interface:
USB 1.1
Video Output:
TV out in NTSC / PAL
DIGITAL ZOOM
During shooting, user can push ◄ and ► to zoom in and zoom out.
Display Button
Press the Enter 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. As menu turn
on, the items appear, use the ◄ and ► button to select and press the Enter
button or ▲ ▼ button to enter each menu item.
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5. Display Information
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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.Slide close the battery compartment cover.
• Inserting SD Card (Optional):
The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos:
Internal Memory - Store pictures and videos in the 16 MB internal memory.
SD Card - Optional SD cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictures
and videos. Store as many pictures as you like, depending on the
size of the card.
CAUTION:
• The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may damage the
camera or card. Do not insert or remove a card when power is on.
To insert an SD card:
1.Turn the camera off.
2.Position the card as shown. Push the card into the
slot until it hooks up.
3.To remove the card gently push the card until it get
released from the hooking mechanism. After it has
pooped out pull it out completely.
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Note: 1. If the SD card is present in the camera, and then the picture/
video will save in the SD card. If no card is installed, the camera
uses internal memory.
2. If the “MEMORY FULL” warning message appears on the
LCD monitor, it means the SD card or internal memory is full.
Please remove the memory and insert a new one or move/store
all the picture/video in memory to your computer.
• Turning On the Camera:
1. Press the Power button on as shown in
the illustration.
2. Buzzer will beep and indicator lamp will
light. The LCD monitor will be turned on.
3. Press the Power button again to shut
down the camera.
• Setting the Date, Time and
You should set the Date and Time when you first use your camera or the
battery is removed for an extended time (approximately 120 Seconds).
Use the following procedure to change the date and time setting.
1. Slide the Function switch to (Capture Function).
2. Press the MENU button to turn on function menu. Press ▲ or ▼
button until [Advance] option appears, and then press the Enter button
to bring up the advanced menu.
3. Use ▲ or ▼ to select [Date Time], and then press the Enter button.
Date Stamp
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4. Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust the date and time. Press ◄ or ► to advance to
the next setting.
5. When finished, press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Use the Date Stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures.
1. In the Date Time Setting menu. Make sure
the camera clock is set to the correct date.
2. Press ◄ or ► to select [Date stamp]
option.
3. Press the Enter button to switch the Date
stamp function to on (tick on) or off (tick off).
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
• Power Saving:
The VQ-3110 digital camera will automatically power off approximately 3
minutes after you do not perform any operation.
When this function is disabled, the power is not turned off automatically.
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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
(Capture Function).
4. The LCD monitor will display (Snapshot Mode). If icon is different,
press the MODE button (▼) until the icon appears on the LCD monitor.
5. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen or the viewfinder to
compose the image. (If turn the Macro switch to
close as 50cm.)
6.Holding the camera still, gently press the Shutter button to take the picture.
7.The will show on monitor while the camera is recording.
Note: How to take a good shot? After pressing down shutter button, keep your
hand steady for 2 seconds to get best result.
, you can take picture as
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• Taking Continuous Pictures
1. Make sure the Function switch is set to (Capture Function)
2. Press the MODE button (▼) until appears on the LCD monitor.
(Continuous Mode)
3. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen to compose
the image.
4.Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button to take the pictures
5.You will hear beep sound and capture start.
6.A beeping sound indicates completion of three snapshots.
• Using Digital Zoom
The Digital Zoom provides up to 4X 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 Use the LCD to frame your
subject.
2.
Press the ► to zoom in. Keep the button pressed
for continuous magnification. The LCD displays the
(► ) Button: The subject will be enlarged.
(◄) Button: The subject will be reduced.
zoomed image and the magnification level.
3.Press the ◄ to zoom out.
4.Press the Shutter button to take the picture.
Note:
The image will appear grainier as the image is digitally zoomed.
1.
Digital Zoom is automatically turned off when the camera is turned off.
2.
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