VistaQuest VQ515 User Manual
User's Manual
Note: The camera supports SD card only
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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
onditions: c
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
(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 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 Requirements ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
2. Package Contents --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
3. Quick Start -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
4. Name of Parts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
5. Display Information -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
6. Getting Started -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
• Installing Camera Batteries -------------------------------------------------------------- 8
• Inserting SD Card (Optional) ------------------------------------------------------------ 9
• Turning On the Camera ------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
• Setting the Date, Time and Date Stamp ---------------------------------------------- 10
• Power Saving -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
7. Taking Pictures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
• Taking a Picture ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
• Taking Continuous Pictures -------------------------------------------------------------- 11
• Using Digital Zoom ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
• Using Flash Light --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
• Setting Picture Quality --------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
• Putting Yourself in the Picture ----------------------------------------------------------- 14
8. Taking Videos ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
• Taking a Video ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
9. Reviewing Pictures and Videos --------------------------------------------------------- 15
• Reviewing Pictures and Videos --------------------------------------------------------- 15
• Viewing Six Pictures ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
• Using Slide Show --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
• Magnifying Pictures ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 16
• Selecting Pictures for Printing (DPOF Print Settings) ----------------------------- 16
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10. Deleting Pictures and Videos ----------------------------------------------------------- 17
• Deleting Single Picture or Video -------------------------------------------------------- 17
• Deleting All Pictures and Videos -------------------------------------------------------- 17
• Formatting Internal Memory or SD Card ---------------------------------------------- 18
11. Customizing Your Camera Settings -------------------------------------------------- 19
* Capture Function Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------ 19
* Playback Function Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------- 24
12. Installing Your Camera Driver and Software --------------------------------------- 25
13. Uninstalling Software --------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
• Uninstalling Software ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
• Uninstall Camera's Driver ----------------------------------------------------------------- 26
14. Downing Images to Your Computer --------------------------------------------------- 27
15. ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 ------------------------------------------------------------- 28
16. ArcSoft VideoImpression 2 -------------------------------------------------------------- 29
17. Using the Camera in PC Cam Mode -------------------------------------------------- 32
18. Checking the Connection of Your Camera ----------------------------------------- 33
19. Internet Video Conference --------------------------------------------------------------- 34
Appendix ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35
Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35
FAQ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36
Troubleshooting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37
Safety Precautions --------------------------------------------------------------------- 39
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 / Vista, 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.
•VQ515 Digital camera
• Two AAA batteries
• USB cable
• Installation CD
• Wrist strap
• User’s guide
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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 Mass Storage mode to copy all your
pictures.
• Getting Ready
1.Slide open the battery compartment cover
2.Load the batteries and the SD card into the camera.
3.Slide close the battery compartment cover.
• Taking a Picture
1.Turn on the camera.
2.Slide the Function switch to (capture status).
3.Point the camera at the subject, use the viewfinder
or monitor screen to compose the picture.
4.Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button
to take a picture.
• Reviewing a Picture
1.Turn on the camera.
2.Slide the Function switch to ► (playback status).
3.Use ◄ or ► to scroll through the pictures or videos on the monitor
screen.
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• 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.Press the Mode button to turn on the menu and then use and to select [Delete]
on the screen. Press the Shutter button.
5.When the message “Delete this file?” appears on the screen，press Shutter button to delete
the file; press the Menu button not to delete this file; press the Mode button to exit the menu.
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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 Button
3. Self Timer Lamp
4. Flash
5. Viewfinder
6. Strap Eyelet
7. Lens
8. Charge Indicator
9. Power Lamp
10. Function Switch
11. Buz z er
12. MENU Button
13. Battery Compartment Cover & SD Card Socket
14. Arrow pad
/ : Flash
/ : Display
/ : Zoom In
/ : Zoom Out
15. Mode Button
16. LCD monitor
17. USB Port Terminal
18. Tripod Socket
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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 and to zoom in and zoom out.
Display Button
Press the Right 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 ◄ or ► button to enter each menu
item.
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5. Display Information
Note:
If the icon appears on the LCD when you take pictures in dark conditions. Please keep
your hands steady, otherwise you may capture a blur picture.
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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.
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• Inserting SD Card:
The camera requires SD card for storing pictures and videos:
SD Card – The SD cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos. Store
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 off the camera and open the battery compartment cover.
2. Orient the card as shown. Push the card into the slot to the connector.
3. Firmly to remove the card, push it in, and then release it.
4. Close the battery compartment cover.
Note: If the “MEMORY FULL” warning message appears on the LCD monitor, it means the SD
• Turning On the Camera:
1.Press the ON/OFF button on as shown in the illustration.
2.Buzzer will beep and indicator lamp will light. The LCD monitor will be
3.Press the ON/OFF button again to shutdown the camera.
as many pictures as you like, depending on the size of the card.
When the card is partially ejected, pull it out.
card is full. Please remove the memory and insert a new one or move/store all
picture/video in memory to your computer.
turned on.
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• Setting the Date, Time and Date Stamp:
Use the following procedure to change the date and time setting.
1.Slide the Function switch to
2.Press the Mode button twice to turn on function menu. Press the
Shutter button.
3.Press or to adjust the date and time. Press ◄ or ►
to advance to the next setting.
4.When finished, press the Shutter button to confirm the setting; press the Menu button to
return to main menu, press the Mode button to exit the menu.
Use the Date Stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures.
In the Date Time Setting menu. Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date.
1.Slide the Function switch to (capture status).
2.Press the Menu button and then press or to select [Time Stamp] option.
3.Press ◄ or ► to select [Date Only] or [ Date&Time]
4.Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
• Power Saving:
The camera will automatically power off approximately 30 SEC, 1MIN, 3MIN, 5MIN (selectable)
after you do not perform any operation.
(capture status).
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