VistaQuest Digital Camera VQ1100 User Manual

User's Manual  
 
Contents  
Page  
1. Warnings and Precautions ----------------------------------------------------------  
2. System Requirements ----------------------------------------------------------------  
3. Package Contents ---------------------------------------------------------------------  
4. Name of Parts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------  
5. Operating The VQ1100 ---------------------------------------------------------------  
Power consuming --------------------------------------------------------------------  
6. Using Camera's Modes --------------------------------------------------------------  
7. Installing Your VQ1100 Driver and Software --------------------------------  
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8. Checking the Connection of Your VQ1100 ---------------------------------- 12  
9. Uninstalling Software ----------------------------------------------------------------- 13  
10. Transfer Images with PhotoImpression 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 -------------------------------------------------------------  
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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  
compartment.  
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  
reproductive 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  
• Wrist strap  
Digital camera  
• 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  
press the shutter button to confirm.  
, and then  
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  
the shutter button to confirm.  
, and then press  
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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7. SXVGA Mode: Take pictures about 1.3M pixels. Press the  
mode button three times and then press the shutter button to  
confirm. Press the mode button again to select the icon SXVGA,  
and then press the shutter button to confirm.  
8. VGA Mode: Take pictures about 0.3M pixels. Press the mode  
button three times and then press the shutter button to confirm.  
Press the mode button again to select the icon VGA, and then  
press the shutter button to confirm.  
9. Single Mode: Press the mode button four times 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.  
10. Continuous Capture Mode: Press the mode button four  
times 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. Press the shutter button again  
and camera will take 3 pictures sequentially.  
11. AVI Video Mode: Press the mode button four times 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. Press the shutter button still to recording  
and the camera will beep during recording. The recording is  
finished when you release the shutter button. [The video  
resolution is QVGA (320x240) default and you cannot change  
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the video resolution; The capture mode return to single mode  
automatically when finish recording.]  
9. Self-Timer Mode: Press the mode button five times and then  
press the shutter button to confirm. Press the mode button  
again to select the icon on (reactive the Self-Timer mode), and  
then press the shutter button to confirm. Press the shutter  
button again and camera will take a picture automatically after  
10 seconds.  
10. 60Hz Mode: Press the mode button six times and then  
press the shutter button to confirm. Press the mode button  
again to select the icon 60H. You should set up to this mode  
if you use 60Hz power.  
11. 50Hz Mode: Press the mode button six times and then  
press the shutter button to confirm. Press the mode button  
again to select the icon 50H. You should set up to this mode  
if you use 50Hz power.  
12. Delete One Picture Mode: Press the mode button seven times  
and then press the shutter button to confirm. Press the mode  
button again to select the icon  
, press the shutter button  
and the icon will blink, press the shutter button again to  
confirm and camera will delete (erase) last stored picture from  
the memory.  
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13. Delete All Pictures Mode: Press the mode button seven times  
and then press the shutter button to confirm. Press the mode  
button again to select the icon  
, press the shutter button  
and the icon will blink, press the shutter button again to  
confirm and camera will delete (erase) all stored pictures from  
the memory.  
14. PC camera mode: Press the shutter button to turn on the  
camera, and then connect the camera and the computer with  
the USB cable. You will see the icon PC on the LCD. Then you  
can  
download the pictures. (see page 14)  
Note: 1.The erased pictures cannot be recovered. Make sure you have  
selected the images you want to erase.  
2.If the battery low the camera will beep when you turn on the camera;  
” message appears on the LCD when the memory is full.  
Please download the pictures to your computer.  
 
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7. Installing Your VQ1100 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  
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” 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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8. Checking the Connection of Your VQ1100  
Plug the USB cable to your camera then to the computer's USB Port.  
WARNING: DON'T using USB cable to connect two computers or two  
USB ports in one computer at same time.  
NOTE: Windows 98 SE users: If the first time you connect the USB cable to  
the computer you see the Insert Disk dialog box “Please insert the disk  
labeled 'Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM’, and then click OK.” Please  
follow the instructions on screen.  
For Windows 98/Me only:  
• Double click “My Computer” icon  
->  
Control Panel -> System -> Device Manager  
-> Imaging Device; if you see"Mega Pixel  
Camera (8101 SXGA)", that means your  
camera is installed now.  
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; if you see  
"Mega Pixel Camera (8101 SXGA)", that  
means your camera is installed now.  
 
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9. Uninstalling Software  
For Windows 2000/98 SE/Me:  
Uninstalling Software  
1.Click "Start" on the task bar and choose "Settings".  
2.Choose "Control Panel" and double click "Add/Remove Programs".  
3.Select the program to be uninstalled: "ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5" or "  
ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2".  
4.Click "Remove Program" and follow the instructions on screen.  
Uninstall the Camera Driver  
1.Click "Start" on the task bar and choose "Settings".  
2.Choose "Control Panel" and double click "Add/Remove Programs".  
3.Select the program to be uninstalled "Mega Pixel Camera (8101 SXGA)".  
4.Click "Remove Program" and follow the instructions on screen.  
For Windows XP:  
Uninstalling Software  
1.Click "Start" on the task bar and choose "Control Panel".  
2.Double click "Add or Remove Programs".  
3.Select the program to be uninstalled: "ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5" or "  
ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2".  
4.Click "Remove" and follow the instructions on screen.  
Uninstall the Camera Driver  
1.Click "Start" on the task bar and choose "Control Panel".  
2.Double click "Add or Remove Programs".  
3.Select the program to be uninstalled "Mega Pixel Camera (8101 SXGA)".  
4.Click "Remove Program" and follow the instructions on screen.  
 
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10. Transfer Images with PhotoImpression 5  
Follow the instructions below to transfer the  
pictures using PhotoImpression 5.  
1. Connect the DIGITAL CAMERA to your  
computer.  
2. Launch PhotoImpression 5 application: Start  
Programs Arcsoft software suite →  
PhotoImpression 5.  
3. Click “folder”.  
4. Select “Camera/Scanner” “Mega Pixel  
Camera (8101 SXGA)”.  
5. Click on “Get DSC ” to browse the pictures in the camera.  
6. Click on “Download” to download the pictures.  
7. The Picture Manager allows you to view each individual image saved on  
your camera. You can use the arrow keys to scroll to the previous or the  
next picture. Click on the “Transfer ALL” button to download the images to  
your computer.  
 
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11. Using the VQ1100 in PC Camera mode  
Note: Please install camera drive before you can use the camera in PC-Cam.  
Setting Up PC-Cam  
1.Turn the VQ11001100 power on and connect the camera and the computer  
use the USB cable.  
2. 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” Æ“DONE”.  
b. VideoImpression 2: Click “Create a new video”Æ“Get from  
Album”Æ“Capture Video”  
Æ“DONE”.  
 
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12. 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.  
Note: For more detailed information, please refer to the Help section.  
13. 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  
 
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remove them, alter audio, etc.  
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.  
 
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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.  
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 section.  
 
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14. 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, 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.  
search for 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.Windows XP user should upgrade MSN Messenger 6.0 to work with  
the camera.  
 
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Appendix:  
Specifications  
Image Sensor  
Lens Specification  
1.3M pixels CMOS Sensor, 1/3-inch  
F 2.8, f =7.3 mm  
Operating System  
White Balance  
Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP  
Auto  
Exposure Control  
Flash Strobe  
Continuous Picture  
Auto  
Yes ( Flash Off ,Flash Auto, FlashOn)  
3 Pictures  
VGA 12 fps  
QVGA 25 fps  
Max Frame Rate –  
PC Mode  
Still Image  
SXGA 17 pictures  
VGA 68 pictures  
Video Capture  
AVI frame rate is 7.5 fps and in QVGA mode  
Display  
Status LCD  
Interface  
USB 1.1  
Storage  
Built-in 8MB SDRAM  
Power Source  
Dimension  
Bundled Software  
3 x AAA1.5V Alkaline Batteries (not included)  
88 x 27 x 54mm  
ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5, VideoImpression 2  
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2006 Vistaquest corporation www. vistaquestusa.com  
 
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