User's Manual
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 of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Note: The VQ3015 supports SD card only. 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.
Table of Contents Page 1. System Requirements ---------------------------------------------------------------------2. Package Contents --------------------------------------------------------------------------3. Quick Start -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4. Name of Parts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------5. Display Information -------------------------------------------------------------------------6.
Table of Contents Page 10. Deleting Pictures and Videos ----------------------------------------------------------• Deleting Single Picture or Video -------------------------------------------------------• Deleting All Pictures and Videos -------------------------------------------------------• Formatting Internal Memory or SD Card ---------------------------------------------11.
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 Internet connection. 2.
3. Quick Start CAUTION • Please install the VQ3015 driver before using your VQ3015 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 VQ3015. 3.Slide close the battery compartment cover. • Taking a Picture 1.Turn on the VQ3015. 2.Slide the Function switch to (capture status). 3.
• Deleting a Picture 1.Turn on the camera. 2.Slide the Function switch to 3.Use or (playback status). to display the picture you want to delete. 4.Press the Mode button to turn on the menu and then use on the screen. Press the Shutter button. and to select [Delete] 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.
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. Viewfinder 6. Strap Eyelet 7. Microphone 8. Lens 9. Focus Switch 10. Charge Indicator 11. Power Lamp 12. Function Switch 13. Speaker 14. MENU Button 15. Battery Compartment Cover & SD Card Socket 16. Arrow pad / : Flash / : Display / : Zoom In / : Zoom Out 17. Mode Button 18. LCD monitor 19. USB Port Terminal 20. TV Out Terminal 21.
Indicators 1.Indicator Lamp (Green) 2.Self-Timer Lamp (Red) 3.Power Lamp Digital Interface: USB 1.1 Video Output: TV out in NTSC / PAL 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 item.
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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: VQ3015 offers one option for storing pictures and videos: SD Card – The SD card provides 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.
• 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.
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). 4. The LCD monitor will display (Snapshot Mode). If icon is different, Press the Menu button and then press select [Burst Snapshot ], and then press or to to select [single] and then press the Menu button to exit the menu. 5. Point the camera at the subject; use the monitor screen or the viewfinder to compose the image.
• 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 to zoom in. Keep the button pressed for continuous magnification. The LCD displays the zoomed image and the magnification level. 3. Press the to zoom out. 4.
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: , and then press the Menu button. 1. Make sure the Function switch is set to 2. Select an option with or : 5M (2560x1920) — for enlarged picture size; produces higher picture resolution and larger file size.
• 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.
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 Note: 1.
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 2. Press the or , and then press the Menu button. to select [Slide Show] on the screen and then press the Shutter button. 3.
Note: Videos cannot be enlarged. • Selecting Pictures for Printing (DPOF Print Settings) 1.Make sure the Function switch is set to 2.Use or 3.Press the ON/OFF. . to select the picture you want to print, and then press the Menu button. 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.
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 3.Use or (playback status). to display the picture you want to delete. 4.Press the Mode button to turn on the menu and then use the screen. Press the Shutter button. and to select [Delete] on 5.When the message “Delete this fire?” appears on the screen.
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.
11. Customizing Your VQ3015 Settings * Capture Status Menu (capture status). Press the [MENU BUTTON] When user slide the Function switch to and buttons to select items, Menu button can turn ON/OFF function menu. Use or to enter each item. Press the Menu button to confirm the setting and return press the to capture status. [Picture Size] You can change the picture size (excluding videos) settings to suit your purpose.
[White Balance] When the white balance is set to match the light source, the VQ3015 can take picture more accurately. Auto The camera sets the white balance automatically according to shooting conditions. Sunny Use when shooting at outdoors in sunlight on a clear day. Cloudy Use when shooting at outdoors and the sunlight is not enough such as under cloudy skies, in shade or at dusk. Tungsten For recording under tungsten fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent1 For recording under fluorescent lighting.
[Time Stamp] OFF Do not print time on the picture. Date Only Print Date on the picture. Date & Time Print Date & Time on the picture. [MODE BUTTON] When user slide the Function switch to MODE button twice can turn ON/OFF function menu. Use (capture status). Press the and buttons to select items, 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.
[Language] Press the or to select the submenu and then press the Shutter button to confirm. Press Menu button to return to main menu. Press the Mode button to return to capture status. English Setting the language to English. (*) Français Setting the language to French. Deutsch Setting the language to German. Italiano Setting the language to Italian. Español Setting the language to Spanish. Setting the language to Russian. Setting the language to Simplify Chinease.
[Auto Power Off] or to set the time of auto power off . Press 30SEC Setting the camera automatically powers off approximately 30 seconds. 1MIN Setting the camera automatically powers off approximately 1 minute. 3MIN Setting the camera automatically powers off approximately 3 minutes. 5MIN 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.
* Playback Status Menu [Menu Button] When you slide the Function switch to button can turn ON/OFF Playback status menu. Press Use or (Playback Status), pressing Menu and to select the item. button to set Protect and Print to On/OFF. Slide Show to Slide Show. Protect to protect picture. (on-lock/off-unlock) print to print picture. (on-print/off-not print) [Mode Button] When you slide the Function switch to button can turn ON/OFF Delete menu.
12. Installing Your VQ3015 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.
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 VQ3015 Driver 1.
14. Downloading Images to You Computer For Windows 98/me customers: Please install VQ3015 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.
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.
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 of the program. 16.
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.
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.
17. Using the VQ3015 in PC-Cam mode The VQ3015 offers two USB modes: Removable Disk and PC Camera. Note: Please install VQ3015 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” “Start Video”. B. About Arcsoft software: a.
18. Checking the Connection of Your VQ3015 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.
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. As an example: to download Windows NetMeeting, go to www.microsoft.com search for NetMeeting and follow the download procedure.
Appendix: Specifications Image Sensor Lens Specification Flash Memory Continuous Capture White Balance Exposure Compression Capacity – Still Mode Video Capture PC Mode – Frame Rate Movie Mode (for 16MB SD card) Zoom LCD Display Self-Timer Interface Operating System Power Bundled Software 3.2M pixels CMOS Sensor (2048 x 1536), 1/2-inch F 2.8, f =9.
FAQ Q1: If I do not use batteries, can I use an USB cord and Adaptor and still take pictures with my VQ3015? 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 VQ3015 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.
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.
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.
