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User's Manual
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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
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Table of Contents Page 1. System Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2. Package Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1 3. Read this first --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 4. Quick Start Guide ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 5. VQ3010 Components ----------------------------
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Table of Contents Page 10. Uninstalling Software and VQ3010 Driver -------------------------------------- 21 • Uninstalling Software -------------------------------------------------------------- 21 • Uninstalling VQ3010 Driver ----------------------------------------------------- 21 11. Downing Images to Your Computer -------------------------------------------- 22 12. ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 -----------------------------------------------
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020606 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 Inte
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3. Read This First Please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below before using the VQ3010. Warnings 1. Do not expose the battery to water or moisture place. 2. Do not disassemble, damage, or modify the VQ3010. 3. Do not drop or subject the VQ3010 to strong impacts. 4. Do not use a leaking battery. If fluid from the battery enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and consult a doctor. 5. Do not put the VQ3010 in
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4. Quick Start Guide Taking images a. Press the Power button on the camera for about 3 seconds to turn on the VQ3010. b. Slide the function switch to (capture status). c. Use TFT or viewfinder to compose the image and hold the VQ3010 steady. d. Press Shutter button to take images. Reviewing images a. Turn the power on. b. Slide the function switch to ► (playback status). c. The captured images display on the TFT as thumbnails mode. Press the OK button to display the sele
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5. VQ3010 components 1. Shutter Button--Shooting pictures. 2. Power Button--Turn on/off VQ3010. 3. LED--Self-timer Lamp. 4. Viewfinder--For viewing the target. 5. Flash--For Using in gloomy conditions. 6. Lens--Do not cover the lens while shooting. 7. Focus Switch 8. Microphone. 9. USB Port--For connecting to a computer. 10. Power/Recharge/Shooting lamp . 11. Menu Button--Menu option pops up after pressing the Menu button. 12. Strap Eyelet. 13. Function Switch--For switch capture/p
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button again to turn on the icons on the TFT (panel). 15. Up Button—For zooming in and function as Up button. Down Button---For zooming out and function as Down button. Left (Flash) Button---For switching flash and function as left as button. Mode Button---For switching capture modes and function as Right button. 16. TFT (Panel)--For viewing the target. 17. Battery cover. SD card slot--For using SD card. 18. Tripod Socket. - 5 -
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6. Introducing screen icons Capture Status 1. Captured pictures 003 To show the number of present captured pictures. 5 To show number of images you can capture. 2. Focus Macro Mode 5. Resolution Normal Mode 2048x1536 (default) 3. Flash Mode 1600x1200 Flash Off 1280x1024 Force Fl
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Playback Status 1. Protect Indicator To show the pictures has been protected. 2. To show number of images you can capture. 3. To show the number of present captured pictures. 4. To show the number of present captured pictures. 5. To show total number of captured pictures. Power Saving: VQ3010 will automatically power off approximately 60,120,180 seconds (Selectable) after you do not perform any operation. When this function is disabled, the power is not turned off auto
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7. Preparing to take pictures Installing the batteries VQ3010 is powered by two AAA-size alkaline batteries. Please follow these instructions to insert batteries into the camera. a. Slide open the battery cover. b. Insert two AAA-size alkaline batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the directions indicated inside the battery cover. c. Slide the battery cover back into the closed position. - 8 -
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Installing the SD card (option) VQ3010 offers two options for storing pictures and video. Internal Memory – Store pictures and videos in the 16MB internal memory. SD card –SD card provides removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos. The pictures stored depend 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: a. Turn off the camera and open th
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Taking pictures a. Press the Power button on the camera for about 3 seconds to turn on the camera. b. Slide the function switch to (capture status). c. Make sure the icon (Normal mode) appears on the right top of the TFT, if the icon doesn’t appear, please press ►(MODE) button until the icon appears. d. Use TFT or viewfinder to compose the image and hold the camera steady. (If the icon appears on the TFT, you can take pictures as close as 50cm~150cm, the flash is deactivated
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Note: The Self – Timer delay is set to 10 seconds by default and it is enough to put your image in the picture. Using flash light When you take pictures at night, indoors, or in gloomy conditions, please use the flash. Press the button ( ◄) repeatedly to scroll through the flash options. Flash Off: the flash is off. (Default) Force Flash: flash fires regardless of the ambient lighting conditions. Auto Flash: the camera detects ambient lighting conditions, and the flash fires if it d
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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. a. Make sure the Function switch is set to (captures status). Use the TFT to frame your subject. b. ( ▲) 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 TFT displays the zoomed image and the magnification level.
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picture. e. Slide the function switch to capture status. Note: 1.If the icon appears on the TFT like the right side, please use ◄ or ►button to select “Yes” (to start playback the video) or “No” then press the OK button to confirm. 2.If you choose AVI picture press the OK button to start the video playing, press the Shutter button to pause the video playing. Erasing files from memory Delete item allow user to delete current or all the stored images from the internal memory or SD car
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appears on the on the TFT. 2.Files that are erased cannot be recovered. Make sure you have selected the images you want to erase. 3.Files that have been protected (see the following section) cannot be erased even if “All” is selected. Protecting photos and video Clips Individual files can be protected (locked) or unprotected (unlocked). Protect any photos or video clips that you want to keep to ensure that they are not accidentally erased. a. Turn the power on and slide the function
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2.Formatting memory permanently erases the contents of memory. Photos and video clips cannot be recovered from memory after formatting. Transfer any files that you want to keep to a computer before formatting memory. Zooming the displayed image Magnify an image in playback mode by zooming in on it from 1.0X to 4.0X. a. Slide the function switch to playback status. ► b. Press the OK button to display the selected image in full screen size. c. Press the ▲ and ▼buttons to zoom in or zo
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8. Customizing Your VQ3010 Settings Capture Function Menu When user slide the Function switch to (Capture Status). Press the MENU button can turn on capture function menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to change the current selected setting, press the ◄ or ► button to enter the next menu. Press the OK button to confirm the setting and return to shooting status. Note: If you want to set the options included with submenu. Please use ▲ or ▼to change the current selected setting, p
