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User’s Manual
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020606 This manual is designed to assist you in using the VistaQuest digital camera. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the absolute correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi
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Note! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Declaration of Conformity This
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Trademark Recognition Windows (an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operation System), NetMeeting, and Media Player are registered trademarks and products of Microsoft Corporation registered in the USA and other countries. Arcsoft PhotoImpression 5 and Arcsoft VideoImpression 2 are products and trademarks of Arcsoft Inc. Other corporate, product names, or trade references are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. General Warnings When fit
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------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 About the camera ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Unpacking the camera --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Camera features ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Changing the camera face panel--------------------------------------------------------
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Installing the DIGITAL CAMERA Driver ------------------------------------------------ 19 Connecting to your PC --------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Connecting the VistaQuest digital camera to Your PC ----------------------------- 22 Connecting the digital camera to Your PC -----------------------------
---------------- 25 Transfer Images & Videos with the TwainApp --------------------------------------- 25 Transf
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About the camera Congratulations on your purchase of VistaQuest digital camera. Your camera has been ergonomically designed to allow you to quickly and easily capture quality digital images and short video clips. With a 1.3 Mega-Pixel image sensor you are assured of clear images that can be printed, displayed on a web site, or sent to friends and family through e-mail. The 1.3 Mega-Pixel image sensor is capable of capturing digital still images and s
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Unpacking the camera Open the package and examine the contents. Your package should contain the following items: Digital camera · · Camera neck strap · Tilt base (optional) · USB cable · Color face plates (optional*) · Software CD containing: - Picture Manager (TWAIN driver) - Arcsoft PhotoImpression 5 - Arcsoft VideoImpression 2 Color faceplates may be included with your camera kit depending upon the options selected by your camera retailer. 2
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Camera Features Please refer to the following diagram to identify the camera features: 1. Shutter Button 2. Viewfinder 3. Strap eyelet 4. Lens 5. Removable face panel 6. USB connector 7. Status LCD 8. Power/Mode button 9. Battery compartment cover 3
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Changing the Camera Face Panel You can give the VQ1000 a new appearance by changing the front panel. The camera comes with several cool-color faceplates that you can use interchangeably. Follow these instructions to change the faceplate. 1. Turn the camera OFF. 2. Open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the camera by sliding the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 3. Remove the battery. Notice the small hole underneath the battery. Use a ballpoint
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Note: Be sure to download your images before changing the faceplate to avoid losing your images or video clips. Inserting a Battery Follow these instructions to insert or replace the battery in your camera: 1. Turn the camera OFF. 2. Open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the camera by sliding the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 3. Note the battery polarity marks inside the battery compartment. Insert (1) one fresh AAA alkaline battery, and rep
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completely over time, even when not used. Loss of image data will occur should the battery lose power. · The VQ1000 allows up to 30 seconds for changing the battery without losing images saved in the camera. It is recommend that you always download your images within 24 hours to avoid losing your images. · Even without any images stored in the camera, the camera will slowly draw battery power. To conserve battery power, after downloading images, remove the battery from camera. No
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" #$ % $ " #$ % $ Turning the Camera ON and OFF · To turn the camera ON, press and hold the Power/Mode button for about two seconds. · To turn the power to OFF, press and hold the Power/Mode button for three seconds. Note: The camera will automatically power off after 60 seconds of inactivity. LCD Information/Status Display The following icons are used in the Information/Status LCD display to present mode and setting options. 7
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Note: When scrolling through the modes, an icon blinks when it is selected. 8
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Camera Icons and Descriptions To select your desired setting, press the Power/Mode button to scroll through the different modes. The icons will display in the status LCD. Press the Shutter button to select a function while it is displayed. The camera is now ready to capture an image or streaming snapshots according to your selected preferences. Note: If you do not press any button within five seconds, the LCD screen automatically returns to the operational mode screen – ready to ca
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images LOW Resolution mode (LO and one-star) LO 640 x 480 pixel resolution for still images Indoor mode to capture images indoors, or in darker environments Outdoor mode to capture images outside Streaming Snapshot mode for capturing Video Clips The Movie Icon with one-star is 320 x 240 video resolution The Movie Icon and no-star is 160 x 120 video resolution ERASE ALL - to erase ALL images and videos saved in the camera ERASE LST - to erase the LAST image s
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Battery level indicator Low battery. The icon begins to blink and the camera turns off after two beeps. Please replace the battery within 30 seconds otherwise the pictures in the camera will be lost. USB connection to computer Capturing Digital Still Images 1. Press the Power/Mode button once to turn the camera on. (Press and hold for about two seconds.) (No images, indoors light, full battery, Default highest resolution) Setting 2. Press the Power/Mode button again t
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HI and Selects 1280 x 1008 pixel resolution (best image quality) LO and Selects 640 x 480 pixel resolution (lesser image quality, but you may capture more images) Press the Shutter button to select the resolution and return to the main screen. 3. Press the Power/Mode button to scroll to indoor/outdoor: Indoor: Use when inside a building or when ambient light is low. Outdoor: Use when capturing images outdoors. Press the Shutter button to select lighting condition and re
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Capturing Streaming Snapshots (Video clips) 1. Press the Power/Mode button to turn the camera on. (Press and hold for about two seconds.) 2. Press the Power/Mode button to scroll to the streaming snapshot mode setting. Press the Shutter Button to select this mode and return to the main screen. 3. Press the Power/Mode button to scroll to the movie resolution setting. Select the desired resolution: 320 x 240 [No Icon] 160 x 120 Press the Shutter Button to save the video
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. Outdoor: Use when outdoors Press the Shutter button to make a selection and return to the main screen. 5. Frame your subject in the viewfinder. Press and hold the Shutter Button to capture streaming snapshots. You will hear continuous beeps as the image frames are recorded. Release the shutter button to stop recording. The LCD display will increment by one with each movie clip captured. 14
