VistaQuest Digital Camera VQ 5010 User Manual

User's Manual  
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Table of Contents  
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1. System Requirements ----------------------------------------------------------------------  
2. Package Contents ---------------------------------------------------------------------------  
3. Quick Start --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
4. Name of Parts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
5. Display Information --------------------------------------------------------------------------  
6. Getting Started --------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
• Installing Camera Batteries --------------------------------------------------------------  
• Inserting SD Card --------------------------------------------------------------------------  
• Turning On the Camera -------------------------------------------------------------------  
• Setting the Date, Time and Date Stamp ----------------------------------------------  
• Power Saving --------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
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7. Taking Pictures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10  
• Taking a Picture ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10  
• Taking Continuous Pictures -------------------------------------------------------------- 10  
• Using Digital Zoom ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11  
• Using Flash Light --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12  
• Setting Picture Quality --------------------------------------------------------------------- 12  
• Putting Yourself in the Picture ----------------------------------------------------------- 13  
8. Taking Videos ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13  
Taking a Video ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13  
9. Reviewing Pictures and Videos --------------------------------------------------------- 14  
• Reviewing Pictures and Videos --------------------------------------------------------- 14  
• Viewing Six Pictures ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 14  
• Using Slide Show --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15  
• Magnifying Pictures ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15  
• Selecting Pictures for Printing (DPOF Print Settings) ----------------------------- 16  
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10. Deleting Pictures and Videos ----------------------------------------------------------- 17  
• Deleting Single Picture or Video -------------------------------------------------------- 17  
• Deleting All Pictures and Videos -------------------------------------------------------- 17  
• Formatting Internal Memory or SD Card ---------------------------------------------- 18  
11. Customizing Your Camera Settings -------------------------------------------------- 19  
* Capture Function Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------ 19  
* Playback Function Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------- 24  
12. Installing Your Camera Driver and Software --------------------------------------- 25  
13. Uninstalling Software ---------------------------------------------------------------------  
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• Uninstalling Software ----------------------------------------------------------------------  
• Uninstall Camera's Driver ----------------------------------------------------------------- 26  
14. Downing Images to Your Computer --------------------------------------------------- 27  
15. ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 -------------------------------------------------------------  
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16. ArcSoft VideoImpression 2 -------------------------------------------------------------- 29  
17. Using the Camera in PC Cam Mode -------------------------------------------------- 32  
18. Checking the Connection of Your Camera ----------------------------------------- 33  
19. Internet Video Conference --------------------------------------------------------------- 34  
Appendix -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
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Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35  
FAQ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36  
Troubleshooting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
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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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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 camera.  
• Wrist strap  
• USB cable  
• Two AAA batteries  
• User’s guide  
• Digital camera  
• Installation CD  
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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 open the battery compartment cover  
2.Load the batteries and the SD card into the camera.  
3.Slide close the battery compartment cover.  
• 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 monitor screen to  
compose the picture.  
4.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.Use or 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.Use or to display the picture you want to delete.  
4.Press the Mode button to turn on the menu and then use  
and  
to select [Delete]  
on the screen. Press the Shutter button.  
5.When the message “Delete this file?” appears on the screen. Press Shutter button to delete  
the file; press the Menu button not to delete this file. Press the Mode button to exit the menu.  
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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. Self Timer Lamp  
4. Flash  
5. Lens  
6. Microphone  
7. Focus Switch  
8. USB Port Terminal  
9. Charge Indicator  
10. Power Lamp  
11. Function Switch  
12. Speaker  
13. MENU Button  
14. Strap Eyelet  
15. Battery Compartment Cover & SD Card Socket  
16. LCD monitor  
17. Arrow pad  
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/
/
/
: Flash  
: Display  
: Zoom In  
: Zoom Out  
18. MODE/Delete Button  
19. Tripod Socket  
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Indicators  
1.Indicator Lamp (Green)  
2.Self-Timer Lamp (Red)  
3.Power Lamp  
Digital Interface:  
USB 1.1  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
During shooting, user can push  
and  
to zoom in and zoom out.  
Display Button  
Press the Right button and the current information on the LCD monitor will be displayed.  
Menu Button  
You can turn the menu ON or OFF by pressing the Menu button. As menu turn on, the items  
appear, use the and button to select and press the or button to enter each menu  
item.  
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5. Display Information  
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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:  
The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos:  
Internal Memory - Store pictures and videos in the 16 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.  
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: If the “MEMORY FULL” warning message appears on the LCD monitor, it means the SD  
card 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 ON/OFF button on as shown in the illustration.  
2.Buzzer will beep and indicator lamp will light. The LCD monitor will be  
turned on.  
3.Press the ON/OFF button again to shutdown the camera.  
• Setting the Date, Time and Date Stamp:  
Use the following procedure to change the date and time setting.  
1.Slide the Function switch to  
(capture status).  
2.Press the Mode button twice to turn on function menu. Press the  
Shutter button.  
3.Press  
or  
to adjust the date and time. Press or ►  
to advance to the next setting.  
5.When finished, press the Shutter button to confirm the setting; press the Menu button to  
return to main menu, press the Mode button to exit the 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. Slide the Function switch to  
(capture status).  
or to select [Time Stamp] option.  
2. Press the Menu button and then press  
3. Press or to select [Date Only] or [ Date&Time]  
4. Press the Menu button to exit the menu.  
• Power Saving:  
The camera will automatically power off approximately 30 SEC,1MIN, 3MIN, 5MIN (selectable)  
after you do not perform any operation.  
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7. Taking Pictures  
• Taking a Picture  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. The LCD monitor will display image and symbols.  
3. Slide the Function switch to  
(capture status).  
(Snapshot Mode).  
4. The LCD monitor will display  
If icon is different, Press the Menu button and then press to  
select [Burst Snapshot ], and then press or to select [single]  
and then press the  
Menu button to exit the menu.  
5. 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 50cm.)  
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  
2. Press the Menu button and then press to select [Burst Snapshot], and then press or  
to select [Burst] and then press the Menu button to exit the menu. And the icon  
will appear on the LCD monitor.  
(Capture Function)  
3. Point the camera at the subject; use the monitor screen to compose the image.  
5.Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button to take the picture.  
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• Using Digital Zoom  
The Digital Zoom provides up to 8X 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 LCD  
to frame your subject.  
2.  
Button: The subject will be enlarged.  
Button: The subject will be reduced.  
Press the  
displays the zoomed image and the magnification level.  
3. Press the to zoom out.  
to zoom in. Keep the button pressed for continuous magnification. The LCD  
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.  
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• Using Flash Light  
When you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy  
shadows, your use the flash. Press the  
scroll through the flash options.  
button repeatedly to  
The flash icon that is displayed on the LCD monitor 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.  
• 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. Select an option with or :  
12M (4032 x 3024) — for enlarged picture size; produces higher picture resolution and  
larger file size.  
5M (2560 x 1920) — for standard picture size; produces normal picture resolution and  
middle file size.  
3M (2048X1536) — for small picture size; pictures are of lower resolution and file size is  
smaller.  
4.Press the Menu button to confirm to return to capture status and you will see the icon  
12M/5M/3M on the LCD.  
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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• 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 Function switch is set to  
.
2.Press the Menu button Press the Menu button and then press to select [Selftimer].  
3.Press or to select [10SEC], [15SEC], [20SEC]. Press the Menu button to return to  
capture status.  
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.  
6.The red Self Timer light, located on the front of the camera, blinks for 10,15,20 seconds  
(selectable) and you will see the counter on the LCD before the picture is taken.  
8. Taking Videos  
• Taking a Video  
1.Turn on the camera.  
2. The LCD monitor will display image and symbols.  
3. Slide the Function switch to  
(Capture Function).  
4. Press the Mode button once, the icon  
appears  
on the LCD monitor. (Video Mode)  
5. Frame your subject on the LCD, 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  
2. The video resolution is CIF (320 x240) and VGA (640 X 480). It’s will show icon  
” or “ ” on LCD in Video mode.  
/
button for zoom in/out.  
3. You can select video resolution use the [Video Resolution] .  
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9. Reviewing Pictures and Videos  
• Reviewing Pictures  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Slide the Function switch to (playback status).  
The last picture or video is displayed.  
3. Use and to select the picture or video  
(If the icon  
appears on the LCD monitor) you  
want to review.  
4. Press the  
or  
button to start playback of the video.  
5. During the playback, press the  
playing.  
or  
button to pause / resume/back/forward the video  
Note: 1. You can use the  
or  
button to enlarge or reduce picture, and then press  
Shutter button. Now you can press / and  
picture.  
/
to see different parts of the  
2. Video cannot be zoomed.  
• Viewing six Pictures  
View six pictures at once on the LCD monitor (Index View) so that you can search the picture  
quickly.  
1. Make sure the Function switch is set to  
, and then press the Shutter button.  
2. Six picture thumbnails appear on the LCD monitor.  
5. Use ◄ ►or▲ ▼ to select the picture. A red-frame indicates the current picture selected.  
Press the Shutter button for the picture you want to see in the whole screen.  
If you turn on the Menu button at this mode you will see the picture as shown on  
the right side. Press the  
and  
button to select the item, then press the  
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Shutter button to confirm the setting. Press the Menu button and Shutter button  
to exit the menu.  
• Using Slide Show  
Use the Slide Show feature to sequentially display your pictures and videos on the camera  
LCD, 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. Press the  
button.  
or  
to select [Slide Show] on the screen and then press the Shutter  
3. Each picture and video thumbnails is displayed in the order in which you took them.  
5. Press the Shutter button again to stop the slide show.  
Note: 1. If you want to run the slide show on a television, connect the video cable from the  
video-out port on the camera to the video-in port on the television. Ensure that the  
Video Out setting is correctly set to NTSC or PAL.  
2. Once the user selects the Slide Show Mode, camera will automatically play all the  
pictures. When playing finished, the function will stop automatically and the screen  
will stay at the last picture.  
3. Video is played like the way of playing option.  
• 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.Use or to select the picture you want to enlarge, and then press the  
in the picture; press the button to zoom out the picture.  
Note: Videos cannot be enlarged.  
button to zoom  
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• Selecting Pictures for Printing (DPOF Print Settings)  
1.Make sure the Function switch is set to .  
2.Use or to select the picture you want to print, and then press the Menu button.  
3.Press the  
ON/OFF.  
or  
to select [Print] on the screen and press the or button to select  
4. Press the Mode or Menu button to return to playback status. And you will see the icon  
appears on the LCD if you choose ON.  
Note: The DPOF printing feature support SD card only.  
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10. Deleting Pictures and Videos  
Delete item allow user to delete current or all the stored images from the internal memory or  
SD card.  
• Deleting Single Picture or Video  
1.Turn on the camera.  
2.Slide the Function switch to (playback status).  
3.Use or to display the picture you want to delete.  
4.Press the Mode button to turn on the menu and then use  
and  
to select [Delete] on  
the screen. Press the Shutter button.  
5.When the message “Delete this fire?” appears on the screen. Press Shutter button to delete  
the file; press the Menu button not to delete this file and return to main menu. Press Menu  
button again to return to playback status.  
• Deleting All Pictures and Videos  
1.Turn on the camera.  
2.Slide the Function switch to (playback status).  
3.Use or to display the picture you want to delete.  
4.Press the Mode button to turn on the menu then use  
and  
to select [Delete All] on  
the screen. Press the Shutter button.  
5.When the message “Delete all files?” appears on the screen. Press Shutter button to delete  
the files; press the Menu button not to delete the files. Press the Menu button not to delete  
this file and return to main menu. Press Menu button again to return to playback status.  
Note: 1.If all files (Photos and video clips) are erased, the message “No Image” appears on  
the on the TFT.  
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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  
“Delete All” is selected.  
• Formatting Internal Memory or SD Card  
1.Make sure the Function switch is set to  
.  
2. Press the Mode button to turn on the menu and then use  
and  
to select [Format  
Storage] on the screen. Press the Shutter button.  
3.When the message “Format will destroy all data. Continue?” appears on the screen.  
Press Shutter button to format the files; press the Menu button not to format the files.  
(press the Menu button once to return to main menu, press the Menu button twice to return  
to playback status.)  
4.If all files (Photos and video clips) are formatted, the message “No Image” appears on the  
on the TFT.  
5.Files that have been protected (see the following section) can be erased if “Format Storage”  
is selected.  
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11. Customizing Your Camera Settings  
* Capture Status Menu  
[MENU BUTTON] When user slide the Function switch to  
(capture status). Press the  
buttons to select items,  
Menu button can turn ON/OFF function menu. Use  
and  
press the or to enter each item. Press the Menu button to confirm the setting and return  
to capture status.  
[Picture Size]  
You can change the picture size (excluding videos) settings to suit your purpose.  
4032 x 3024 for enlarged picture size; produces higher picture  
12M (Large)  
pixels  
resolution and larger file size.  
2560 x 1920 for standard picture size; produces normal picture  
5M (Medium)  
pixels  
resolution and middle file size.  
2048X1536  
pixels  
for small picture size; produces lower picture  
resolution and smaller file size.  
3M (Small)  
[Exposure Value]  
Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting manually to adjust for the  
lighting of your subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when recording a backlit  
subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or a subject that is against a dark background.  
1.Press the or to adjust the compensation.  
2.Press the Menu button to confirm and return to capture status..  
• The settings can be adjusted in 1/2 steps within the range –2EV ~ +2EV.  
• You can check the result of the compensation by viewing the image on the LCD monitor.  
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[White Balance]  
When the white balance is set to match the light source, the camera can take picture more  
accurately.  
The camera sets the white balance automatically according to  
shooting conditions.  
Auto  
Sunny  
Use when shooting at outdoors in sunlight on a clear day.  
Use when shooting at outdoors and the sunlight is not enough  
such as under cloudy skies, in shade or at dusk.  
Cloudy  
Tungsten  
For recording under tungsten fluorescent lighting.  
Fluorescent1 For recording under fluorescent lighting.  
Fluorescent2 For recording under fluorescent lighting.  
[Burst Snapshot]  
Single  
Burst  
Take one picture once.  
Take three pictures once.  
[Selftimer]  
OFF  
Setting the timer off.  
10 SEC  
15 SEC  
20 SEC  
Setting the timer in self-timer to 10 second.  
Setting the timer in self-timer to 15 second.  
Setting the timer in self-timer to 20 second.  
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[Time Stamp]  
OFF  
Do not print time on the picture.  
Print Date on the picture.  
Date Only  
Date & Time Print Date & Time on the picture.  
[MODE BUTTON] When user slide the Function switch to  
(capture status). Press the  
and buttons to select items,  
MODE button twice can turn ON/OFF function menu. Use  
press the Shutter button to confirm the setting. Press Menu button to return to main menu.  
Then press Mode button to return to capture status.  
[Date & Time Setting]  
Press  
or  
to adjust the date and time. Press or to  
advance to the next setting. When finished, press the Shutter  
button to confirm the setting; press the Mode button to exit  
the menu, or you can press Menu button to return to main  
menu and then press the Mode button to return to capture status.  
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[Language]  
Press the or  
Press Menu button to return to main menu. Press the Mode button to return to capture status.  
to select the submenu and then press the Shutter button to confirm.  
English  
Français  
Deutsch  
Italiano  
Setting the language to English. (*)  
Setting the language to French.  
Setting the language to German.  
Setting the language to Italian.  
Español  
Русский  
简体中文  
Setting the language to Spanish.  
Setting the language to Russian.  
Setting the language to Simplify Chinease.  
[Beeper]  
Press or to set the beeper on/off .  
ON  
Setting the beep sound to on.  
OFF  
Setting the beep sound to off. (*)  
[Format Storage]  
Press Shutter to turn on the submenu and then follow p18 to format the flash memory or SD  
card.  
[TV Output]  
Press or to set the TV Output .  
NTSC  
PAl  
Setting the TV Output to NTSC.  
Setting the TV Output to PAL.  
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[Auto Power Off]  
Press or to set the time of auto power off .  
30SEC  
1MIN  
3MIN  
5MIN  
Setting the camera automatically powers off approximately 30 seconds.  
Setting the camera automatically powers off approximately 1 minute.  
Setting the camera automatically powers off approximately 3 minutes.  
Setting the camera automatically powers off approximately 5 minutes.  
[Light Freq.]  
Setting the flicker frequency to 50 Hz. (*)  
Setting the flicker frequency to 60 Hz.  
[Default Setting]  
Press Shutter to turn on the submenu and then press Shutter button again to confirm or press  
Menu button not to return to default setting.  
[System Info.]  
Press Shutter to see the version and then press Menu button return to main menu.  
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* Playback Status Menu  
[Menu Button] When you slide the Function switch to (Playback Status), pressing Menu  
button can turn ON/OFF Playback status menu. Press  
and  
to select the item.  
Use or button to set Protect and Print to On/OFF.  
Slide Show  
Protect  
print  
to Slide Show.  
to protect picture. (on-lock/off-unlock)  
to print picture. (on-print/off-not print)  
[Mode Button] When you slide the Function switch to (Playback Status), pressing Mode  
button can turn ON/OFF Delete menu. Press  
and  
to select the item.  
[Delete]:  
Delete item allow user to delete current or all the stored images from the memory.  
Delete One  
Delete All  
Format  
to delete (erase) current picture or video.  
to delete (erase) all pictures or videos.  
to format the flash memory or SD card.  
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12. Installing Your Camera Driver 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  
Digital 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 signature, and  
may not work correctly.  
Do you want to continue? Y / N”  
Please select Y to continue the installation.  
• Installing Software  
1.Insert installation CD into the CD-ROM drive and the  
installation CD menu should appear.  
2.When you see the following screen, choose  
Arcsoft Software Suite” to install the software.  
3.Follow the instructions on screen.  
4.Installed software will automatically create  
VideoImpression 2” or “PhotoImpression 5” logo on your desktop.  
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13 Uninstalling Software  
Following instruction will guide you to uninstall (remove) software from 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 on "Remove Program" (For Windows 2000/XP: "Change/Remove") and then "OK".  
Uninstall Camera's Driver  
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 " Digital MultiCam II Digital Camera” and “Digital  
MultiCam II Video Camera".  
4.Click on "Remove Program" (For Windows 2000/XP: "Change/Remove") and then "OK".  
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14. Downloading Images to You Computer  
For Windows 98/me customers:  
Please install camera drive before connecting.  
1. Turn the camera and computer on, then connect the camera to the computer with the  
included USB cable, and then slide the Function switch to (Playback Function).  
2. “USB Mass Storage drive” appears on the computer screen.  
For Windows XP:  
A dialogue box with options appears as shown on the Right side.  
The options are Play, Find/Fix/Share Images.  
Open folders to view files, take no action,  
Copy images to a folder on my computer,  
View a slide show of images, and etc.  
Please select one of them and click on “OK”.  
For Windows 2000/me/98:  
Double click on “My computer”, and then double click on Removable Disk (i:)  
in the DCIM files. (All the photos and videos are stored here).  
3. Press “Ctrl+A” on the keyboard to choose all the photos/videos, then press “Ctrl+C” to copy  
photos, and then open a file in the computer, press “Ctrl+V” to paste the photos.  
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15. ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5  
ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 is a complete digital  
image editing application designed with real people in  
mind. Easy-to-use “Getting Start” guides,  
user-friendly UI, complete image editing functionality,  
give users wonderful experience to organizing, viewing,  
enhancing, editing, printing and sharing photos.  
Click “Start”Æ “Program”Æ “ArcSoft Software Suite“Æ “PhotoImpression 5” to launch  
PhotoImpression 5 or double click PhotoImpression 5 icon on the desktop and you will see a  
window as the screenshot above.  
Select the picture source. For example: 1. Click “Folder”  
for acquiring photos from your  
computer 2. Select the file path. 3. You can start editing them.  
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1. Get Photo – Choose how to view or acquire photos.  
2. Enhance – Crop, brighten, rotate, resize and modify photos.  
3. Create – Add clip art, special effects, frames and more.  
4. Project – Make calendars, photo books and greeting cards.  
5. Print – Print multiple images per page and multiple pages at one time.  
6. Send – Email photos or upload them to online photo sharing accounts.  
NoteFor more detailed information, please refer to the Help of the program.  
16. ArcSoft VideoImpression 2  
ArcSoft VideoImpression 2 creates home movies  
and slide shows by combining existing videos, still  
images, exciting scene transitions, and multiple  
audio tracks. Though simple to use, the program  
provides intense and broad video editing and export  
options perfect for owners of digital still cameras,  
desktop and digital video cameras, and camcorders.  
Click “Start”Æ “Program”Æ “ArcSoft Software Suite“Æ “VideoImpression 2” to launch  
VideoImpression 2 or double click VideoImpression 2 icon on the desktop and you will see a  
window as the screenshot above.  
Open a Project – Let you browse the project files in the VideoImpression system folder. By  
“project,” we mean to say a file that contains all of the settings and each individual  
component on the Storyboard. When you save your work as a project, you can go back and  
swap components, add and remove them, alter audio, etc.  
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Create a Video – Create a new video project. You can retrieve media materials from the  
device connected or choose media files from system folder. You can choose video materials  
from your photo album as well.  
Create a Slide Show – Create a slide show project. You can retrieve media materials from  
the device connected or choose media files from system folder. You can choose slide show  
materials from your photo album as well.  
If the box “Always show this wizard when VideoImpression starts.” at the bottom of the  
wizard is checked, the wizard will appear each time you run the program. If you'd like to skip  
the wizard the next time, uncheck the box.  
Select the item you desire and the picture and videos you need then you will enter the  
editing interface as below.  
You can use the six steps in the Function Menu to create video clips and slide shows.  
1. Media - Select the videos and images that will comprise your final movie or slide show.  
2. Edit - Modify video and image color and adjust the duration of each movie component. Only  
available for video projects.  
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3. Effects - Add neat special effect transitions between each component, or apply a pre-made  
theme.  
4. Text - Place animated text on any movie component. Only available for video projects.  
5. Narrate - Record audio directly from the program and add it to your movie.  
6. Produce - Combine all components to create your final video; save it in a variety of ways or  
email it to friends.  
The Storyboard - The backbone of the creation process, it's where you assemble your movie.  
The Player - Preview and modify your movies in this area.  
Working with Albums - Albums let you organize your media for easy access.  
Note: For more detailed information, please refer to the [Help] of the program.  
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17.Using the Camera in PC-Cam mode  
VQ5010 offers two USB modes: Removable Disk and PC Camera.  
Note: Please install camera drive before you can use the camera in PC-Cam.  
Setting Up PC-Cam  
1.Turn the camera power on and slide the Function switch to  
(Capture Status).  
2. Connect the camera and the computer use the USB cable.  
3. There are many methods to view your image in PC-Cam mode if you have Video software.  
For example:  
A. Click “NetMeeting”Æ “Start Video”.  
B. About Arcsoft software:  
a. PhotoImpression 5: Click “file” on the  
function menuÆ Click “Get photo” Æ  
an icon  
on the browse pane  
as shown on the right Æ“Live”.  
b. VideoImpression 2: Click “Create a new video”Æ“Get from Album”Æ“Capture  
Video”.  
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18.Checking the Connection of Your Camera  
For Windows 98/Me only  
Double click “My Computer” icon ->  
Control Panel -> System -> Device ->  
Manager -> Imaging Device; when you  
See “Digital MultiCam II Digital Camera” and  
“Digital MultiCam II Video Camera” that  
means now the camera is installed.  
For Windows 2000/Xp only  
Double click “My Computer” icon  
(Windows 2000) or go to Start button  
and select “My Computer” (Windows XP) ->  
Control Panel -> System ->  
Hardware -> Device Manager ->  
Imaging Device; when you see  
“Digital MultiCam II Digital Camera” and  
“Digital MultiCam II Video Camera” that  
means now the camera is install  
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19. Internet Video Conferencing  
To run a video conference with another person, you and the other person must have the  
computer station configured with web camera, microphone, speakers, modem and have  
access to the Internet.  
You have to download video conference software, purchased or free, such as basic software  
like I-phone or Microsoft NetMeeting, or Yahoo Messenger.  
NetMeeting and follow the download procedure.  
Starting NetMeeting, you have to follow the simple set up procedure on the computer screen,  
enter your personal information and adjust the microphone volume. Here's how video  
conferencing works:  
To receive video:  
1.Call someone you want to see/hear.  
2.On the Tools menu, point to Video, and then click Receive.  
If you have a video camera, you can send video to the person you are calling.  
To send video  
1.Call someone you want to see/hear.  
2.Click the Start Video button.  
Note: 1. You can also send video by clicking the Tools menu, pointing to Video, and then  
clicking Send. After starting the video, the button changes to Stop Video. To stop the  
video, click the Stop Video button again.  
2. For software support, or detailed information how to work with PhotoImpression 5 or  
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Appendix:  
Specifications  
Image Sensor  
Lens Specification  
Focus Range  
O / S  
5.0M pixels CMOS Sensor (2560 x 1920), 1/2-inch  
F 3.0, f =8.54 mm; 5 Glass  
Landscape: 2m ~ Infinity; Norma: 1m ~ 2m; Macro: 20 cm  
Microsoft Windows 98 SE / 2000 / ME / XP  
Flash Strobe  
White Balance  
Exposure Control  
Capacity – Still Mode  
(for built-in 16MB  
flash)  
Yes, (Force On, Force Off, and Auto)  
Automatic/Sunny/Cloudy/Tungsten/Fluorescent 1/ Fluorescent 2  
Automatic / Manual (-2EV ~ 2EV) in 0.5 EV step  
12M ---4032 x 3024 Pixels  
5M --- 2560 x 1920 Pixels  
3M ----2048X1536 Pixels  
4 pictures  
10 pictures  
17 pictures  
PC Mode – Frame  
Rate  
VGA 640 x 480 pixels  
QVGA 320 x 240 pixels  
Video :  
VGA 640 x 480 pixels  
QVGA 320 x 240 pixels  
8~12 fps  
15~18fps  
Movie Mode  
(for built-in 16MB  
flash)  
8~12 fps  
15~18fps  
( SD card not included. No Audio function)  
Compression  
Digital zoom  
Memory  
JPEG / MJPEG (AVI)  
8 x Digital Zoom for Preview & Playback  
with SD card slot, support up to 1G MB  
1.5” Color TFT  
Display  
Continuous Capture  
PC Interface  
Auto power saving  
Video Output  
Self Timer  
3 pictures in 2 seconds  
USB 1.1  
System auto power off :30 sec/60 sec/ 1minutes/3minutes/5minutes  
No  
Off/10s/15s/20s  
Storage Type  
By SD Card (card not included)  
Power  
AAA 1.5V x 2 Alkaline (included)/ Re-chargeable Batteries  
ArcSoft Photo Impression 5 & Video Impression 2  
Bundled Software  
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FAQ  
Q1: If I do not use batteries, can I use an USB cord and Adaptor and still take pictures  
with my digital camera?  
A1: No, when taking pictures, it is important that you use batteries. Also, you have to  
remember to charge the batteries before operating your camera.  
Q2: I am not very familiar with digital cameras and usually my pictures turn out blurred.  
Is there any way I can better focus my camera?  
A2: Yes, please locate the Macro Switch on the camera lens. Switch it to the Normal (  
setting unless taking close-up pictures in which case, you must switch to the Macro (  
setting.  
)
)
Note: If the pointer is found anywhere in between these two symbols, it will adversely affect  
the focus. Also, ensuring there is enough lighting and that your hands are steady for one  
second after you press the Shutter Button will help with the focus.  
Q3: I have noticed that the pictures I have taken are all very dark. How can I make  
these pictures lighter? Should I use the flash often?  
A3: Avoid taking pictures in places with little lighting. When it is cloudy, please use other means  
to create more light before taking pictures. We recommend using the flash function during  
nighttime. During the day, the flash may be too strong and the picture may come out too bright,  
thus use it only during the night.  
Q4: After I am done taking a picture, it takes a while for the picture to come up on the  
LCD monitor. Is there something wrong with my camera?  
A4: No, with the camera, if you select a larger picture size, it will take longer for it to come up  
on the LCD monitor. So if you want to speed things up, please select a smaller picture size. (M  
picture size is recommend)  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Source  
Solution  
The camera is not  
running  
The power is not on  
• Press the ON/OFF button to turn the  
camera on.  
The batteries were not  
inserted properly  
• The correct direction to insert the AAA  
batteries is indicated on the camera.  
Batteries are depleted  
• Replace with unused alkaline or fully  
recharged batteries (two AAA-size  
batteries).  
The SD card slot/battery  
cover is not closed  
properly  
• Close the cover correctly and securely.  
The camera is not  
taking pictures.  
The camera is in the  
Playback Function mode  
• Slide the function switch to Capture  
status.  
The flash is charging  
• Wait until the flash charges. You can  
press the shutter button when the  
indicator glows a steady green.  
The SD card or internal  
memory is already full  
• Obtain a new SD card and insert it.  
• Download images to your computer,  
and then erase them from the card to  
free up more space.  
The SD card is not  
formatted correctly  
• Ask SD card manufacturer for  
assistance.  
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Problem  
Source  
Solution  
Picture is not clear The lens is dirty  
• Clean the lens.  
The pictures are  
blurred  
Hands were not steady  
when taking the picture  
• Ensure hands are steady when taking  
picture and remain steady one minute  
after clicking the Shutter button.  
The picture subject was  
not in the focus range of  
the camera  
• Keep a minimum distance of 60 inches  
between the picture subject and the  
camera lens to stay in the focus range  
of the camera.  
The flash doesn't  
fire  
The flash mode is set to  
Off  
• Set the flash to any other mode except  
Off.  
The computer  
cannot  
communicate with  
the camera  
Camera power is off  
• Turn on the camera.  
USB cable is not securely • Connect cable to camera and computer  
connected  
port.  
Driver is not installed (for  
Windows 98 user)  
• Install the camera driver.  
The PC Camera  
doesn't work  
Camera power is off  
• Turn on the camera.  
USB cable is not securely • Connect cable to camera and computer  
connected  
port.  
Driver is not installed  
• Install the camera driver.  
C 2006 Vistaquest Corporation www.vistaquestusa.com  
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