VistaQuest VQ 5020 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
1. System Requirements ----------------------------------------------------------- 1
2. Package Contents ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1
3. Quick Start -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
4. Name of Parts ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
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
7. Taking Pictures --------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
• Taking a Picture ------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
• Taking Continuous Pictures ---------------------------------------------------- 10
• Using Digital Zoom --------------------------------------------------------------- 11
• Using Flash Light ----------------------------------------------------------------- 11
• Setting Picture Quality ----------------------------------------------------------- 12
• Adjusting the Exposure ----------------------------------------------------------- 13
• Taking the Picture in Self-timer Mode ----------------------------------------- 13
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

Table of Contents Page
• Selecting Pictures for Printing (DPOF Print Settings) ------------------- 17
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 Camera Settings ---------------------------------------- 20
• Capture Function Menu ------------------------------------------------------- 20
• Playback Function Menu ------------------------------------------------------ 25
12. Installing Your Camera Driver and Software -------------------------------- 27
13. Uninstalling Software ------------------------------------------------------------ 28
• Uninstalling Software ------------------------------------------------------------ 28
• Uninstall Camera's Driver ------------------------------------------------------- 28
14. Mass Storage & Direct Print ---------------------------------------------------- 29
15. Downing Images to Your Computer -------------------------------------------- 30
16. ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 --------------------------------------------------- 31
17.ArcSoft VideoImpression 2 -------------------------------------------------------- 32
18. Using the Camera in PC Cam Mode -------------------------------------------- 35
19. Checking the Connection of Your Camera ---------------------------------- 36
20. Internet Video Conference ------------------------------------------------------ 37
Appendix ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Specifications ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 38
FAQ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 39
Troubleshooting --------------------------------------------------------------------- 41

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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 VQ5020.
•
USB cable
•
Video cable
• Pouch • Wrist strap
•
VQ5020 digital camera
•
Installation CD
•
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 PC-DISK (Mass Storage)
mode to copy all your pictures.
• Getting Ready
1. Slide open the battery compartment cover.
2. Load the batteries into the camera.
3. Slide 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 Status)
3. Point the camera at the subject, use the TFT 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 status).
3.Push the joystick up or down to scroll through
the pictures or videos on the TFT.
• Deleting a Picture
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Slide the Function switch to (Playback Status).
3. Push the joystick up or down to display the picture you want to delete.
4. Press the DELETE button to turn on the menu, and then push the joystick
up or down to select [DeleteOne] on the screen. Press the joystick 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.
1. Shutter Button
2. Power (ON/OFF) Button
3. Flash
4. Indicator Lamp
5. Lens
6. Microphone
7. Focus Switch
8. USB Port Terminal & TV Out Terminal
9. Function Switch
10. Power Lamp
11. Strap Eyelet
12. Buzzer
13. MENU Button
/MODE:Down/Mode
/ : Up/Flash
/ : Left/Zoom Out
/ : Right/Zoom In
14. DELETE Button
15. Joystick
16. TFT (panel)
17. Tripod Socket
18. SD Card Socket
19. Battery Compartment Cover

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Indicators
1. Indicator Lamp
2. Self-Timer Lamp
3. Power Lamp
4. Flash
Digital Interface:
USB 1.1
Video Output:
TV out in NTSC / PAL
DIGITAL ZOOM
During shooting, user can push the joystick left or right to zoom in and zoom
out.
Display Button
When in capture and video status, press the joystick and the information on
the TFT will be switched off. Press the joystick again the TFT will be turned off.
Press the joystick the third time, the TFT and the information will on at the
same time.
Menu Button
You can turn the menu ON or OFF by pressing the Menu button. As menu turn
on, the items appear, Push the joystick up or down to select the item, and then
press the joystick to enter the submenu. Push the joystick up or down to select
the item and press the joystick to confirm.

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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.
• Inserting SD Card (Optional):
The VQ5020 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 TFT, it
means the SD card or internal memory is full. Please remove the
memory and insert a new one or move/store all the pictures/videos 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 TFT will be turned on.
3. Press the Power button again to shut
down the camera.
• Setting the Date, Time and Date Stamp:
You should set the Date and Time when you first use your VQ5020 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 Status).
2. Press the MENU button to turn on function menu. Push the joystick up
or down to select [Advance] item, and then press the joystick to enter
the advanced menu.
3. Press the joystick up or down to select [Date Time], and then press the
joystick to enter the submenu.

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4. Press the joystick up or down to adjust the date and time. Press the
joystick left or right to adjust 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. Push the joystick left or right to select [Date
stamp] option.
3. Press the joystick 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 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 TFT will display image and symbols.
3. Slide the Function switch to
(Capture Status).
4. The TFT will display (Snapshot Mode). If icon is
different, Press the joystick down until the icon appears on the TFT.
5. Point the camera at the subject, use the TFT to compose the image. (If turn
the switch to Macro , you can take picture as close as 19.5cm; If turn
the switch to Portrait , you can take picture as close as 0.95m to 1.95m.)
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 Status)
2. Press the joystick down until appears on the TFT. (Continuous Mode)
3. Point the camera at the subject, use the TFT to compose the image.
4. Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button to take the pictures
Note: Flash is deactivated at this mode. You will see the icon on the TFT.

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• 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 TFT to frame your
subject.
2. () Button: The subject will be enlarged.
() Button: The subject will be reduced.
Push the joystick Right to zoom in. Keep the button pressed
for continuous magnification. The TFT displays the zoomed
image and the magnification level.
3. Push the joystick left 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
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Digital Zoom is automatically turned off when the camera is turned
off.
• Using Flash Light
When you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows, you
can use the flash. Press the joystick up repeatedly to scroll through the flash
options. The flash icon that is displayed on the TFT is the active option.
Off—flash never fires. (Default)
Auto Flash—flash fires when the lighting conditions require it.
Force Flash—flash fires every time when you take pictures,
regardless of the lighting conditions.

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Red-eye—flash fires once so the subject’s eyes become
accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is taken.
The Red-eye option remains in effect until you change it.
Note: 1. All flash options revert to Off when the camera is turned off.
2. Flash is off during continuous mode and video mode.
3. This setting remains until you change it.
• 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. Push the joystick up or down to select [
Size]
and then press the joystick.
3. Select an option with or :
L 12Mpix — for enlarged picture size; produces higher picture resolution
and larger file size.
M 5Mpix — for standard picture size; produces normal picture resolution
and middle file size.
S 3Mpix — for small picture size; pictures are of lower resolution and file
size is smaller.
4. Press the joystick to confirm.
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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• Adjusting the Exposure
Set the exposure value (EV value) manually to compensate for certain lighting
conditions including: backlighting, indirect lighting, and dark backgrounds.
1. Make sure the Function switch is set to , then press the MENU button.
2. Push the joystick up or down to select [
EV]
and press the joystick button.
3. Push the joystick up or down to change the exposure value:-2.0 EV ~+2.0
EV.
4. Press the joystick button to confirm.
• Taking the picture in Self-timer mode
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. Push the joystick down until appears on the TFT. (Self-Timer Mode)
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
seconds before the picture is taken.

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8. Taking Videos
• Taking a Video
1. Turn on the camera.
2. The TFT will display image and symbols.
3. Slide the Function switch to
(Video Status). And you will see the icon
appears on the TFT.
5. Frame your subject on the TFT, and 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 to zoom in/out.
2.The video resolution is QVGA (320 x240) and VGA (640 X 480).
3.You can select video resolution use the [Size].

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9. Reviewing Pictures and Videos
• Reviewing Pictures and Videos
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Slide the Function switch to (Playback status).
The last picture or video is displayed.
3. Push the joystick up or down to select the picture
or video (If appears on the TFT panel) you
want to review.
4. Press the joystick to start to playback the video.
5. During the playback, press the joystick pause/resume the video playing.
Note: You can push the joystick left or right to enlarge or reduce picture.
(Videos cannot be enlarged)
• Viewing Thumbnail
View thumbnail at once on the TFT (Index View) so that you can search the
picture quickly.
1. Make sure the Function switch is setting to , and then press the MENU
button.
2. Push the joystick up or down to select View on the screen and press the
joystick button.
3. Push the joystick up or down to select ([Thumbnail]) and press the
joystick button.
4. Six picture thumbnails appear on the TFT.
5. Push the joystick left or right to select the previous or the next picture,
push the joystick up or down to enter the next page. Press the joystick on the
picture you want to see in the whole screen.

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• Using Slide Show
Use the Slide Show feature to sequentially display your pictures and videos on
the camera TFT, on a television screen, or on any external display device
equipped with a video input.
1. Make sure the Function switch is set to , and then press the MENU
button.
2. Push the joystick up or down to select [View] on the screen and press the
joystick.
3. Push the joystick up or down to select [Slide Show] and then press the
joystick.
4. Each picture and video thumbnail is displayed once, in the order in which
you took them.
5. After slide show finished, It’s auto out of Slide Show function and then show
last picture in playback mode.
Note: If you want to run the slide show on a television, connect the video cable
to the video-out port on the camera and the video-in port on the
television. Ensure that the Video Out setting is correctly set to NTSC or
PAL.
• Magnifying Pictures
Use the Magnify feature to zoom in to different areas of the picture.
1. Make sure the Function switch is set to .
2. Push the joystick up or down to select the picture you want to enlarge, and
then press the MENU button.