VistaQuest VQ1100 User manual

User's Manual

For customers in North and South America

For customers in the USA

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to

e following two conditions:th

(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.

Contents Page

1. Warnings and Precautions ---------------------------------------------------------- 1

2. System Requirements ---------------------------------------------------------------- 2

3. Package Contents --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

4. Name of Parts --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

5. Operating The VQ1100 --------------------------------------------------------------- 4

Power consuming -------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

6. Using Camera's Modes -------------------------------------------------------------- 6

7. Installing Your VQ1100 Driver and Software -------------------------------- 11

8. Checking the Connection of Your VQ1100 ---------------------------------- 12

9. Uninstalling Software ----------------------------------------------------------------- 13

5------------------------------------ 14

11. Using the camera in PC Camera Mode ---------------------------------------- 15

12. ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 ------------------------------------------------------- 16

13. ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2 ------------------------------------------------------- 17

14. Internet Video Conferencing ------------------------------------------------------ 20

Appendix: Specifications ------------------------------------------------------------- 21

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1. Warnings

• When the battery icon is blinking, download the pictures to your computer

immediately and change the batteries, otherwise you image will be lost.

• Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with the camera. The

use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and

causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.

• When placing batteries in the camera, check the polarity of the batteries (-

and +) to ensure proper orientation. Incorrect polarity may result in the

batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery

ompartment.

• Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period

of time. The batteries may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery

compartment. If the batteries leak clean and wipe the battery compartment

carefully and install new batteries. Wash your hands carefully if you touch the

battery fluid. Please note that when you remove the batteries your images will

be lost from the camera memory.

• Do not use manganese batteries. Manganese batteries cannot supply

sufficient power to support camera operation. Replace all batteries at the

same time. Never mix old and new batteries.

WARNING: Handling the USB cable on this product may expose you to lead,

a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other

eproductive harm. Wash your hands after handling.

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2. System's 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, or for videoconference, your computer must

have modem and communication software for Internet connection.

3. Package Includes

• VQ1100

Digital camera

• Wrist strap

• USB cable

• CD installation

disc

• User’s guide

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4. VQ1100 Names of Parts

1. Shutter Button

2. Viewfinder

3. Flash

4. Lens

5. USB Port

6. Indicator Lamp

7. LCD

8. MODE

9. ON/OFF

10. Strap Eyelet

11. Battery Compartment Cover

12. Tripod Socket

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5. Operating The VQ1100

• Open the battery cover and insert batteries.

Step 1: Slide open the battery door by lifting the tab on the door.

Step 2: Insert three AAA batteries with the polarity as shown:

Step 3: Slide 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. Please download

The pictures to your computer if you want to turn on the battery cover.

Notes:

1. Always download your images to your computer soon after you have

captured them. Never assume your images will be retained for more

than three or four days. If the batteries are depleted, your images will

be lost.

2. If you must change the batteries, makes sure the camera is OFF and

then change the batteries in less than thirty (30) seconds.

3. If you will not use the camera for a long time (several days, or more)

remove the batteries. The batteries will discharge slowly if left in the

camera. This may cause complete battery discharge as well as loss

of images. The batteries may corrode if left in the camera for

extended periods of time.

4. Dispose of batteries properly in accordance with local laws and

regulations. Do not place them in fire.

5. The digital camera has an automatic power-saving feature. The

camera will turn off automatically if it has not been used after

approximately thirty (30) seconds.

When the camera is connected to a computer using a USB cable, it is not

necessary to use batteries because the camera uses the power provided by

the computer through the USB interface

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• Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 2 second to start the camera. The

camera will beep once, indicating that it is ready. The LCD screen will display

digits and symbols.

•

Aim the camera and compose the scene by looking through the viewfinder (2).

• Press the shutter button to take a picture. Buzzer will sound as the

confirmation of the taken picture. LCD will show number of pictures taken.

• Sleep mode: With the power ON, if you do not take another picture within 60

sec., camera will turn to the "Sleep" mode to save batteries. The blank LCD

screen identifies the "Sleep" mode. (Press the ON/OFF button held 2 second

can manual turn on/off the "Sleep" mode.)

• Re-activating camera from "Sleep" mode. Press the ON/OFF button (9)

held 2 second to re-active the camera for taking next picture.

Please note, that when batteries disconnected or discharged, the

memory, and all taken pictures will be erased.

Power Consumption

• The batteries allow you to take, and store all pictures inside the memory for

approximately two weeks (camera stays in the "Sleep" mode)

• After that, LCD screen starts to blink, informing you that the batteries are low.

You must download the stored pictures into the computer within a day;

otherwise all pictures will be lost.

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6. Using Camera's Modes

Press the mode button to select the function you want to set, and the press

the shutter button to confirm. Then press the mode button again to change the

option, and then press the shutter button to confirm and you will see the result

on the LCD.

VQ1100 has sixteen modes, which can be selected by pressing the Mode

button, Pressing the Mode button to see the features options in the following

sequence:

•Snapshot Mode

• Flash Off

• Auto Flash

• Force Flash

• Low Resolution Mode

• High Resolution Mode

• SXVGA

• XVGA

•Single Mode

• Continuous Capture Mode

• AVI Video Mode

• Self Timer Mode

• 60Hz Mode

• 50Hz Mode

• Delete One Picture Mode

• Delete All Pictures Mode

LCD screen displays flickering symbols related to the selected mode.

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1. Snapshot Mode: The LCD displays the number of pictures

taken. Press the Shutter button to take a picture. The number

will automatically increase.

2. Flash Off Mode: Flash never fires. (Default). Press the mode

button once and then press the shutter button to confirm.

Press the mode button again to select the icon , and then

press the shutter button to confirm.

3. Auto Flash Mode: Flash fires when the lighting conditions

require it. Press the mode button once and then press the

shutter button to confirm. Press the mode button again to select

the icon , and then press the shutter button to confirm.

4. Force Flash Mode: Flash fires every time you take a picture,

regardless of the lighting conditions. Press the mode button

once and then press the shutter button to confirm. Press the

mode button again to select the icon , and then press

the shutter button to confirm.

5. High Resolution Mode: Take few pictures but big picture size.

Press the mode button twice and then press the shutter button

to confirm. Press the mode button again to select the icon ,

and then press the shutter button to confirm.

6. LOW Resolution Mode: Take more pictures but small picture

size. Press the mode button twice and then press the shutter

button to confirm. Press the mode button again to select the

icon , and then press the shutter button to confirm.

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