VistaQuest VQ-7228 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.

TableofContents 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) ------------------------------------------------------------- 8
• Turning On the Camera ------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
• Setting Time and Date --------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
• Use the Date Stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures----------------- 9
• Power Saving -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
7. Taking Pictures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
• Taking a Picture ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
• Taking Continuous Pictures -------------------------------------------------------------- 10
• Using Digital Zoom ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
• Using Flash Light --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
• Setting Picture Size ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12
• Putting Yourself in the Picture ----------------------------------------------------------- 13
8. Taking Videos ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
9 Voice Pen ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
10. Reviewing files ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14
• Reviewing Pictures, Videos and voice pen ------------------------------------------- 14
• Viewing nine Pictures ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
• Using Slide Show --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
• Magnifying Pictures ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 16

TableofContents Page
11. Deleting Files -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
12. Customizing Your Camera Settings -------------------------------------------------- 19
* Capture Status Menu --------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
* Playback Function Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------- 24
13. Installing Your Camera Driver and Software --------------------------------------- 26
14. Uninstalling Software --------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
• Uninstalling Software ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
• Uninstall Camera's Driver ----------------------------------------------------------------- 27
15. Downing Images to Your Computer --------------------------------------------------- 28
16. Direct Print the pictures ------------------------------------------------------------------ 29
17. Internet Video Conference --------------------------------------------------------------- 30
18.Appendix -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31
Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31
FAQ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32
Troubleshooting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33

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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, colour monitor, mouse and keyboard.
• Colour printer for printing colour 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.
• USB cable
• Wrist strap
• Digital Camera
User’s guide
• Installation CD
• Two AA batteries
（Optional）

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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 to open the battery compartment cover
2.Load the batteries into the camera
3.Slide to close the battery compartment cover.
• Taking a Picture
1.Turn on the camera.
2.Point the camera at the subject, use monitor screen to compose
the picture.
3.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.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.Push the joystick Left or right to display the picture you want to delete.
4.Press the Mode button to turn on the menu and then push the joystick up or down
to select [Single ] on the screen. Press the OK button.

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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..Play Mode Button
4. Self Timer Lamp
5. Flash
6. Lens
7. Focus Switch
8. USB Port Terminal
9. Zoom W Button(Thumbnail)
10.Zoom T Button(Digital zoom)
11. Joystick/OK Button
:MODE
/ :SELF-TIME
/ Flash
/ Delete
12. Strap Eyelet
13. MENU Botton
14. TFT Panel
15. Mode Button
16. SD Card Socket
17. Battery Compartment Cover/A/V OUT

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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
Focus Switch
Landscape/ Portrait
Macro
DIGITAL ZOOM
During shooting, user can push Wor Tto zoom in and zoom out.
Display Button
Push ►Button and the current information on the TFT panel will be displayed or covered.
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 push the ok button to enter
each menu item.

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5. Display Information
Note:
If the icon appears on the TFT panel 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 to open the battery compartment cover.
2.Insert batteries. Be sure to load batteries with + and –
terminals as shown on the camera.
3.Slide to close the battery compartment cover.
• Inserting SD Card (Optional):
The camera offers two option for storing pictures and videos:
Internal Memory - Store pictures and videos in the 32 MB internal memory.
SD Card – The 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.
Please note that not all SD cards may work in this camera. If one brand fails to
operate even after reformatting then another brand of SD card must be used.
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: 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 panel, it means the
SD card or internal memory is full. Please remove the memory and insert a new one
or move/store all picture/video in memory to your computer.

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• 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 panel will be
turned on.
3.Press the Power button again to shut down the camera.
• Setting Time and Date:
Use the following procedure to change the date and time setting.
1.Press the Power button open the camera, the TFT Panel will display
2.Press the Menu button to turn on function menu.
3.Push the joystick to enter [Setup] menu, then push the joystick
up or down to select [Date Input]. Press the OK button to and you
will see the menu” Off/Set”. Push the joystick down to select [Set] and then press the OK
button to enter the menu.
4.Push the joystick up or down to adjust the date format to MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY or
YYYY/MM/DD. Push the joystick left or right to advance to the next setting and then push the
joystick up or down to adjust the date and time.
5.When finished, press the OK button to confirm the setting and return to main 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. Press the Power button open the camera, show on the TFT Panel
2. Press the Menu button and then push the joystick up or down to select [Time Stamp] option.
3. Press the OK button to activate the submenu.
4. Push the joystick up or down to select [Date Only] or [ Date&Time], press the OK button
button to confirm the setting.
5. Push the joystick left button to exit the menu.

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• Power Saving:
The camera will automatically power off approximately 3MIN after you do not perform any
operation.
7. Taking Pictures
•Taking a Picture
1.Turn on the camera.
2. The TFT panel will display (Snapshot Mode).
3. Point the camera at the subject; use the monitor screen to
compose the image. (If turn the Macro switch to , you can take picture as close as
20cm.)
6. Holding the camera still, gently press the Shutter button to take the picture.
Note: How to take a good shot? After gently pressing down shutter button, keep your hand
steady for 2 seconds to get best result.
• Taking Continuous Pictures
1.Make sure the TFT Panel display . (Capture Function)
2.Press the Menu button and then push the joystick down to select [Burst]. Push the joystick
down to select [on] and then press the OK button to confirm the setting. Push the joystick
left continuously to return to view mode and the icon will appear on the TFT panel.
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 picture.
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 7X magnification of your pictures.
You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using
Digital Zoom.
Note: Please note that the quality of the shot will reduce when Zoom is
used. So only use it when normal shots are not available.
1. Make sure the TFT Panel display Use the TFT panel
to frame your subject.
2.T Button: The subject will be enlarged.
W Button: The subject will be reduced.
Push the joystick up to zoom in. Push the joystick up or down repeatedly for continuous
magnification. The TFT panel displays the zoomed image and the magnification level.
3.Push the joystick down 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.

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• Using Flash Light
When you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy
shadows, please use the flash. Push the joystick left repeatedly to
scroll through the flash options.
The flash icon that is displayed on the TFT panel 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 you take a picture, regardless of the lighting
conditions.
Note: Flash is deactivated at Macro mode and you will see the icon on the TFT
• Setting Picture size
Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution:
1.Make sure the TFT Panel display , and then press the Menu button.
2. You will see the [Size] option is selected (default), press the OK button to activate the
submenu; push the joystick up or down to select the picture size.
7M (3072 x 2304) —for enlarged picture size; produces higher picture resolution and larger
file size.
5M (2560x1924) —for bigger picture size; produces normal picture resolution and large
file size.
3M (2048x1536) —for big picture size; produces normal picture resolution and large
file size.
2M (1600x1200) — for small picture size; pictures are of lower resolution and file size is
smaller.
3.Press the Menu button to confirm to return to capture status and you will see the icon
7M/5M/ 3M/2M on the TFT panel.
Note: 1.This setting remains until you change it.
2.Movies can be shot with the CIF (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 TFT Panel display .
2.Press the button and the icon will appear
on the TFT panel.
3.Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod.
4.Compose the picture, and then press the Shutter
button all the way down.
5. The red Self Timer light, located on the front of the camera,
blinks for 2,10 seconds (selectable) and you will see the counter
on the TFT panel before the picture is taken.
8. Taking Videos
• Taking a Video
1.Turn on the camera.
2. The TFT will display (Capture Function).
3. Push the joystick right, then the icon appears
on the TFT panel. (Video Mode)
4. Frame your subject on the TFT panel, then press the Shutter
button to take the video.
5.Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.
Note: 1. During recording, push the T button or W button to zoom in/out.
2. The video resolution is QVGA (320 x240) or VGA (640 X 480). It’s will show icon
“QVGA” or “VGA” on TFT panel in Video mode.
3. You can select video size by using the [Video size].

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9. Voice pen
1.Turn on the camera.
2.The TFT Panel will display (Capture Function)
3.Press the Mode button twice, then the icon appears
on the TFT panel. (Video Mode)
5.Press the Shutter button to record the voice.
6.Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.
10. Reviewing files
• Reviewing Pictures/Videos/Voice pen
1.Turn on the camera.
2.Press the play mode button ►(playback status).
The last picture or video is displayed.
3.Push the joystick left or right to select the file.
(If the icon / appears on the TFT panel) you want to review.
4.Push the joystick up to start playback of the video/voice.
5. During playback, push the joystick up to pause /resume/forward the video playing;
push the joystick down to stop the video playing.
6. During playback, press OK button to adjust the play speed and you will see FW 1X/FW 2X/
FW 4X/FW 8X on the TFT panel.
Note: 1. You can push the joystick up or down to enlarge or reduce picture, and then press OK
button. Now you can push the joystick left or right and up or down to see different
parts of the picture. Press the OK button again to see the zoomed parts.
2. Video cannot be zoomed.

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• Viewing nine Pictures
View nine pictures at once on the TFT panel (Index View) so that you can search the picture
quickly.
1. Press the ►button and then press the menu button.
2.Push the joystick up or down to select [Thumbnail] option.
2.Press the OK button to enter nine pictures mode.
3.Push the joystick left or right and up or down to select the picture. A yellow-frame indicates
the current picture selected. Press the OK button for the picture you want to see in the whole
screen.
• Using Slide Show
Use the Slide Show feature to sequentially display your pictures and videos on the camera
TFT panel.
1.Press the ►button and then press the Menu button.
2.Push the joystick up or down to select [Slide Show] on the screen and then press the
OK button to activate the submenu.
3.Push the joystick up or down to select the slide show time: 3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec. Press the
OK button to confirm the setting.
3.Each picture and video thumbnails is displayed in the order in which you took them.
4.Press the OK button again to stop the slide show.
Note: 1. Once the user selects the Slide Show Mode, camera will automatically play all the
pictures. Press the OK button to stop the slide show.
2. Video is played like the way of playing option.

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• Magnifying Pictures
Use the Magnify feature to zoom in to different areas of the picture.
1.Press the power button
2.Press the ►.button
3.Push the joystick left or right to select the picture you want to enlarge, and then Press T
button to zoom in the picture; push the Wbutton to zoom out the picture.
4.Press the OKbutton. You will see ▲▼◄►appears on the TFT panel. Push the joystick
up/down/left/right to select location of the magnified area and press the OK button to see the
zoomed area in the whole screen.
4.Press the menu button twice to return to redisplay the picture at the original size.
Note: Video and audio cannot be enlarged.