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                [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. 

 

 

Fluorescent2  For recording under fluorescent lighting. 

 

 

[Burst Snapshot] 

 

 

Single 

Take one picture once. 

 

 

Burst 

Take three pictures once. 

 

 

[Selftimer] 

 

 

OFF 

Setting the timer off. 

 

 

10 SEC 

Setting the timer in self-timer to 10 second. 

 

 

15 SEC 

Setting the timer in self-timer to 15 second. 

 

 

20 SEC 

Setting the timer in self-timer to 20 second. 

Summary of Contents for VQ3015

Page 1: ...User s Manual...

Page 2: ...t 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...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...me and Date Stamp 10 Power Saving 10 7 Taking Pictures 11 Taking a Picture 11 Taking Continuous Pictures 11 Using Digital Zoom 12 Using Flash Light 12 Setting Picture Quality 13 Putting Yourself in th...

Page 5: ...20 Playback Function Menu 25 12 Installing Your VQ3015 Driver and Software 26 13 Uninstalling Software 27 Uninstalling Software 27 Uninstall Camera s Driver 27 14 Downing Images to Your Computer 28 15...

Page 6: ...onitor 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 fo...

Page 7: ...d 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 Point the VQ3015 at the subject use the viewfinder o...

Page 8: ...e 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 Pres...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...6 5 Display Information...

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Page 13: ...g 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 compar...

Page 14: ...over 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 batte...

Page 15: ...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 VQ3015...

Page 16: ...o 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 st...

Page 17: ...ion The LCD displays the zoomed image and the magnification level 3 Press the to zoom out 4 Press the Shutter button to take the picture Note 1 The image will appear grainier as the image is digitally...

Page 18: ...2 Select an option with or 5M 2560x1920 for enlarged picture size produces higher picture resolution and larger file size 3M 2048x1536 for standard picture size produces normal picture resolution and...

Page 19: ...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...

Page 20: ...then press Shutter button Now you can press and to see different parts of the picture 2 Video cannot be zoomed Viewing six Pictures View six pictures at once on the LCD monitor Index View so that you...

Page 21: ...ain 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...

Page 22: ...or to select the picture you want to print and then press the Menu button 3 Press the or to select Print on the screen and press the or button to select ON OFF 4 Press the Mode or Menu button to retur...

Page 23: ...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 Us...

Page 24: ...se 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...

Page 25: ...6 pixels for standard picture size produces normal picture resolution and middle file size 2M Small 1600 x 1200 pixels for small picture size produces lower picture resolution and smaller file size Ex...

Page 26: ...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 Fluorescent2...

Page 27: ...ns 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...

Page 28: ...e to German Italiano Setting the language to Italian Espa ol Setting the language to Spanish Setting the language to Russian Setting the language to Simplify Chinease Beeper Press or to set the beeper...

Page 29: ...y 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 D...

Page 30: ...protect picture on lock off unlock print 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 Pre...

Page 31: ...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 contin...

Page 32: ...ect 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 Click Start from the task bar and choose Sett...

Page 33: ...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...

Page 34: ...users wonderful experience to organizing viewing enhancing editing printing and sharing photos Click Start Program ArcSoft Software Suite PhotoImpression 5 to launch PhotoImpression 5 or double click...

Page 35: ...till 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 camera...

Page 36: ...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 tim...

Page 37: ...ram 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 wh...

Page 38: ...tion 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 NetMeeti...

Page 39: ...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 Win...

Page 40: ...t 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...

Page 41: ...7 pictures 2M 1600 x 1200 Pixels 28 pictures Video Capture VGA 640 x 480 pixels QVGA 320 x 240 pixels PC Mode Frame Rate QVGA 320 x 240 Pixels 15 18fps VGA 640 x 480 Pixels 8 12 fps Movie Mode for 16M...

Page 42: ...at 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 lig...

Page 43: ...t battery cover is not closed properly Close the cover correctly and securely The camera is in the Playback Function mode Slide the function switch to Capture status The flash is charging Wait until t...

Page 44: ...ay 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 Camera power is off Turn on the camera USB cable is not securely conn...

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