VistaQuest VQ-3015B 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.

Note:
The VQ3015 supports SD card only.
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.

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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
• Turning On the VQ3015 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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) ----------------------------- 17

Table of Contents Page
10. Deleting Pictures and Videos ----------------------------------------------------------- 18
• Deleting Single Picture or Video -------------------------------------------------------- 18
• Deleting All Pictures and Videos -------------------------------------------------------- 18
• Formatting Internal Memory or SD Card ---------------------------------------------- 19
11. Customizing Your VQ3015 Settings -------------------------------------------------- 20
* Capture Function Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------ 20
* Playback Function Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------- 25
12. Installing Your VQ3015 Driver and Software --------------------------------------- 26
13. Uninstalling Software --------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
• Uninstalling Software ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
• Uninstall Camera's Driver ----------------------------------------------------------------- 27
14. Downing Images to Your Computer --------------------------------------------------- 28
15. ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 ------------------------------------------------------------- 29
16. ArcSoft VideoImpression 2 -------------------------------------------------------------- 30
17. Using the VQ3015 in PC Cam Mode -------------------------------------------------- 33
18. Checking the Connection of Your VQ3015 ----------------------------------------- 34
19. Internet Video Conference --------------------------------------------------------------- 35
Appendix -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36
FAQ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37
Troubleshooting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38

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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 VQ3015.
• USB cable • Video cable
• Pouch • Wrist strap
• VQ3015 digital camera
• Installation CD • User’s guide

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3. Quick Start
CAUTION
• Please install the VQ3015 driver before using your VQ3015 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 VQ3015.
3.Slide close the battery compartment cover.
• Taking a Picture
1.Turn on the VQ3015.
2.Slide the Function switch to (capture status).
3.Point the VQ3015 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 Button
2. Power Button
3. Self Timer Lamp
4. Flash
5. Viewfinder
6. Strap Eyelet
7. Microphone
8. Lens
9. Focus Switch
10. Charge Indicator
11. Power Lamp
12. Function Switch
13. Speaker
14. MENU Button
15. Battery Compartment Cover & SD Card Socket
16. Arrow pad
/ : Flash
/ : Display
/ : Zoom In
/ : Zoom Out
17. Mode Button
18. LCD monitor
19. USB Port Terminal
20. TV Out Terminal
21. Tripod Socket

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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 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

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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:
VQ3015 offers one option for storing pictures and videos:
SD Card – The SD card provides 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 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.
When the card is partially ejected, pull it out.
4.Close the battery compartment cover.
Note: If the “MEMORY FULL” warning message appears on the LCD monitor, it means the SD
card is full. Please remove the memory and insert a new one or move/store all
picture/video in memory to your computer.
• Turning On the VQ3015:
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
turned on.
3.Press the ON/OFF button again to shutdown the camera.

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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 (capture status).
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.
5.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 VQ3015 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 VQ3015 will automatically power off approximately 30 SEC,1MIN, 3MIN, 5MIN (selectable)
after you do not perform any operation.

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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 status).
4. The LCD monitor will display (Snapshot Mode).
If icon is different, Press the Menu button and then press to
select [Burst Snapshot ], and then press or to select [single] and then press the
Menu button to exit the menu.
5. Point the camera at the subject; use the monitor screen or the viewfinder to compose the
image. (If turn the Macro switch to , you can take picture as close as 50cm.)
6. Holding the camera still, gently press the Shutter button to take the picture.
Note: How to take a good shot? After pressing down shutter button, keep your hand steady for
2 seconds to get best result.
• Taking Continuous Pictures
1.Make sure the Function switch is set to . (Capture Function)
2. Press the Menu button and then press to select [Burst Snapshot], and then press or
to select [Burst] and then press the Menu button to exit the menu. And the icon
will appear on the LCD monitor.
3. Point the camera at the subject; use the monitor screen or the viewfinder to compose the
image.
4. Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button to take the picture.

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• Using Digital Zoom
The Digital Zoom provides up to 8X 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. Button: The subject will be enlarged.
Button: The subject will be reduced.
Press the to zoom in. Keep the button pressed for continuous magnification. The LCD
displays the zoomed image and the magnification level.
3. Press the to zoom out.
4. Press the Shutter button to take the picture.
Note: 1.The image will appear grainier as the image is digitally zoomed.
2.Digital Zoom is automatically turned off when the camera is turned off.
3.You cannot view the zoomed subject through the viewfinder.
• Using Flash Light
When you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy
shadows, your use the flash. Press the button repeatedly to
scroll through the flash options.
The flash icon that is displayed on the LCD monitor is the active
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Off—flash never fires. (Default)
Auto Flash—flash fires when the lighting conditions require it.
Force Flash—flash fires every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting
conditions.
• Setting Picture Quality
Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution:
1. Make sure the
Function
switch is set to , and then press the
Menu
button.
2. Select an option with or :
5M (2560x1920) — for enlarged picture size; produces higher picture resolution and larger
file size.
3M (2048x1536) — for standard picture size; produces normal picture resolution and middle
file size.
2M (1600x1200) — for small picture size; pictures are of lower resolution and file size is
smaller.
4.Press the Menu button to confirm to return to capture status and you will see the icon 5M/3M
/2M on the LCD.
Note: 1.This setting remains until you change it.
2.Movies can be shot with the QVGA (320 x 240) or VGA (640 x 480) resolution.

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• 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 taken. This setting is ideal when you want to include yourself in the picture.
1.Make sure the Function switch is set to .
2.Press the Menu button Press the Menu button and then press to select [Selftimer].
3.Press or to select [10SEC], [15SEC], [20SEC]. Press the Menu button to return to
capture status.
3.Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod.
4.Compose the picture, then press the Shutter button all the way down.
5.The red Self Timer light, located on the front of the camera, blinks for 10,15,20 seconds
(selectable) and you will see the counter on the LCD before the picture is taken.
8. Taking Videos
• Taking a Video
1.Turn on the camera.
2. The LCD monitor will display image and symbols.
3. Slide the Function switch to (Capture Function).
4. Press the Mode button once, the icon appears
on the LCD monitor. (Video Mode)
5. Frame your subject on the LCD or viewfinder, then press the Shutter
button to take the video.
6.Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.
Note: 1. During recording, user can press the / button for zoom in/out.
2. The video resolution is CIF (320 x240) and VGA (640 X 480). It’s will show icon
“ ” or “ ” on LCD in Video mode.
3. You can select video resolution use the [Video Resolution] .

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9. Reviewing Pictures and Videos
• Reviewing Pictures
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Slide the Function switch to (playback status).
The last picture or video is displayed.
3. Use and to select the picture or video
(If the icon appears on the LCD monitor) you
want to review.
4. Press the or button to start playback of the video.
5. During the playback, press the or button to pause / resume/back/forward the video
playing.
Note: 1. You can use the or button to enlarge or reduce picture, and then press
Shutter button. Now you can press / and / to see different parts of the
picture.
2. Video cannot be zoomed.
• Viewing six Pictures
View six pictures at once on the LCD monitor (Index View) so that you can search the picture
quickly.
1. Make sure the
Function
switch is set to

, and then press the
Shutter
button.
2. Six picture thumbnails appear on the LCD monitor.
5. Use orto select the picture. A red-frame indicates the current picture selected.
Press the Shutter button for the picture you want to see in the whole screen.
If you turn on the Menu button at this mode you will see the picture as shown on
the right side. Press the and button to select the item, then press the