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User’s Manual
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Contents 1.0 Introduction 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1 Overview 1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.2 1 Warnings and Precautions ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.3 Package Contents -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 1.4 System Requirements---------------
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Contents 3.11 High/Low Image Compression 12 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.12 Lighting Frequency 12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3.13 12 Using the Flash: Automatic or On/Fill -------------------------------------------------------- 3.14 Techniques for Capturing the Best Images -------------------------------------------------- 13 4.0 Installing Camera Drive and Software -------------------
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020606 WARNING When the battery icon is blinking, download the pictures to your computer, immediately, and change the batteries; otherwise, your images will be lost.
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1.0 Introduction 1.1 Overview Thank you for purchasing a VistaQuest digital camera. It can capture digital images, short video-clips (continuous shooting mode), and it can also serve as a PC/Web camera. The camera is equipped with 8 MB of memory to store your images and movie clips. You may download your images and movie clips to your computer using the USB cable and included software. 1.2 Warnings and Precautions 1.2.1 FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of th
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1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help 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 manu
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1.2.3 TRADEMARK INFORMATION Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner. 1.3 Package Contents The package typically includes: 1. Camera 2. USB Cable 3. CD ROM with Driver and Application Software 4. User Manual 5. Three (3) AAA batteries 6. Hand Strap Note: Included components may vary, a
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1.5 Camera Features 1. Shutter Button 2. Flash 3. Viewfinder 4. Lens 5. USB Port 6. Strap Eyelet 7. Indicator Lamp 8. LCD 9. MODE 10. ON/OFF 11. Battery Compartment Cover 12. Tripod Socket -4-
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2.0 Installing the Batteries Step 1: Open the battery door by lifting the tab on the door. Step 2: Insert three AAA batteries with the polarity as shown. Step 3: Close the battery cover. Warning: Do not open the battery door when the camera is powered ON. This will cause all images in memory to be lost immediately. If you open the battery door when the camera is OFF (when changing the batteries) you must close the door within thirty (30) seconds or your images will be erased f
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3.0 Capturing Images Using your new camera is fun and easy. There are two basic steps to capturing your first image. Step 1: Turn on the camera by holding down the Power Button for two seconds. Step 2: Press the Shutter Button to capture an image. It is really that easy! The following sections will tell you about more features available on your camera. 3.1 Power-On the Camera To power-on the camera hold down the Power ON/OFF button for two seconds as shown
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3.2 Capture an Image In film photography we say: “Take a Photo.” In digital photography we say: “Capture an Image.” Capturing an image with the VQ 350 is easy. Step 1: Power-on the camera and look through the viewfinder to frame your subject. Make sure your subject is no closer than three or four feet (one meter) to insure good focus. Step 2: Press the Shutter button to capture an image. The camera will beep once and the image counter
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3.3 Camera Status Icons Beyond the basics of capturing an image, the VQ 350 has many other features. Turn on the camera and notice the many icons and symbols on the status LCD. As you press the Mode button the LCD display will change in the following order. To learn more about each function refer to the referenced section in this User Manual. Display Function Refer Power-off 3.4 Off Flash Charging 3.5 So Self-Timer 3.6 AVI Capture 3.7 Continuous Capture 3.8 De
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3.4 Power-Off the Camera Hold down the Power ON/OFF button for 2 second to turn-off the camera immediately. You can also press Mode button until “ Off ” appears on the LCD; then press the Shutter button within three seconds to power-off the camera. Note: The camera will automatically power-off after 30 seconds of inactivity. 3.5 Flash Charging Press Mode button until “ So ” appears on the LCD display then press the Shutter button within three seconds to start charging th
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3.7 AVI Capture You can capture motion-video clips using the AVI Capture feature. The image is stored in the AVI format. The image counter counts in increments by one after movie clips are stored. Video clips are captured at a resolution of 320 x 240. The movie-clip frame rate will be approximately six frames per second. Movie clips are silent. (No audio.) To use the AVI Capture Mode follow these steps: Mode Step 1: Power-on the camera. Press the button until the “ ”
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3.9 Deleting Images You can delete the last image captured or delete all images in memory. 3.9.1 Delete the Last Image Step 1: Power-on camera. Press the Mode button until the “ ” icon appears on the LCD display. Step 2: Press the shutter button to delete the last picture. The image will be deleted; the image counter will decrease by one. (Example: 020 will change to 019.) 3.9.2 Delete All Images Step 1: Power-on the camera. Press the Mo
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resolution is that you may store more images (four times more) than VGA resolution images. If you would like to use the QVGA resolution, turn on the camera. Press the Mode button until “ ” appears on the LCD display and “Hi” starts flashing on and off. Press the Shutter button to change “Hi” to “Lo”---which is the QVGA mode. If you would like to change resolution from QVGA to VGA, press the Mode button until “ ” appears on the LCD display and “LO” begins flashing on and o
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3.14 Techniques for Capturing the Best Images The VQ 350 captures images to record special memories and lscenes you’ll want to share. Here are a few tips for getting the best possible images from your camera. 1. Use good lighting. Give attention to your surroundings to insure your VQ 350 can perform well with adequate existing lighting or use the flash to fill shadows or light dim areas. 2. Avoid uneven lighting and high contrast. Compose your scenes so that there are no deep s
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4.0 Installing Camera Drive and Software · Installing Driver 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Insert installation CD into the CD-ROM drive and the installation CD menu will appear. 3. When you see the following screen, choose “Camera Driver”. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. 5. Restart the computer. For Windows 2000/XP only: During installation of the driver or software, computer may display the message: “The software you are going to install doesn’t contain the Microsoft s
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4.1 Uninstalling Software and Camera Driver The following instructions guide you to uninstall (remove) software from your computer. Uninstalling Software 1. Click “Start” from the task bar and choose “Settings->”Control Panel” For Windows XP: “Start”->”Control Panels” 2. Double click “Add/Remove Programs”. 3. Select the program to be uninstalled: “ArcSoft Software Suite”. 4. Click “Remove Program”. (For Windows 2000/XP: Click ”Change/Remove”) 5. Click “OK”. Uninstalling
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5.0 Download Images to your Computer Note: Before connecting your VistaQuest digital camera to your PC for the first time you must first install the camera driver first. After the driver software has been installed, your still images and movie clips can be transferred to your PC using the USB cable. Connect your camera to your PC using the USB cable. The camera will beep once, indicating the connection is established. The camera installation process will be completed at the first
