CONCORD 3040AF, 3040, Eye-Q 3040 AF User Manual

User’s Guide

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CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on the purchase of your new camera. Your camera has been carefully engineered and manufactured to give you dependable operation. Read this manual before operating the camera to become more familiar with it.

This manual has been written and formatted with depth and detail so that you can easily follow the instructions to maximize the features of your camera.

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CAMERA OVERVIEW

CAMERA

OVER

VIEW

Top/Front

Bottom/Back

LCD ICONS

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: Single Shot

: Review

: Video Clips

1. Power Button

2. Shutter Button

3. Flash

4. Lens

5. Viewfinder

6. Flash Sensor

7. Red-eye Reduction

LED/Self-Timer LED

8. Mini-USB Port

9. Video/TV-Out Port

10. Macro Mode Switch

11. Flash Ready LED

12. Viewfinder

13. Auto-Focus LED

14. LCD

15. Tripod Socket

16. Battery/Memory

Card Door

17. Mode Switch

18. Navigation Arrow

Buttons/Zoom

Buttons/Flash Button

19. OK Button/

Enlargement Button

20. Reset Button

21. MENU Button

22. Wrist Strap Holder

23. LCD On/Off Button

24. Memory Card Slot

25. Battery Compartment

A. Resolution

B. Camera Mode

C. Flash / Scene

Selection

D. White Balance

E. Battery Level

F. Image Quality

G. Macro

H. Frame Counter

I. Self-Timer

J. Zoom Bar

K. Memory Card

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CAMERA OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................2

Top / Front ......................................................................................................................................................2

Bottom / Back ..................................................................................................................................................2

LCD ICONS.....................................................................................................................................................2

GETTING STARTED ..............................................................................................................................................5

Package Contents ..........................................................................................................................................5

Camera Features ............................................................................................................................................5

Attaching the Wrist Strap.................................................................................................................................5

Loading the Batteries ......................................................................................................................................5

Turning the Camera On and Off......................................................................................................................6

Checking the Battery Level ............................................................................................................................6

Setting the language / Turning the LCD On and Off ......................................................................................7

Internal Memory / Inserting the Memory Card ................................................................................................8

Setting the camera’s operational mode ..........................................................................................................9

TAKING A PICTURE ............................................................................................................................................10

Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder ............................................................................................................10

Flash Ready LED ..........................................................................................................................................10

Taking a Picture with the LCD ......................................................................................................................11

Auto-Focus Lock............................................................................................................................................11

Setting the Flash ..........................................................................................................................................12

Digital Zoom ..................................................................................................................................................13

Using the main menu in camera mode ........................................................................................................14

Capture mode options ..................................................................................................................................15

Self Timer ......................................................................................................................................................15

Macro Mode ..................................................................................................................................................16

Image Resolution ..........................................................................................................................................16

Image Quality ................................................................................................................................................17

White Balance ..............................................................................................................................................17

EV Compensation ........................................................................................................................................18

Scene Selection ..........................................................................................................................................18

TAKING VIDEO CLIPS ........................................................................................................................................19

REVIEWING YOUR FILES ..................................................................................................................................19

Using Review Mode ......................................................................................................................................19

Reviewing Video Clips ..................................................................................................................................20

Enlarging Stored Pictures..............................................................................................................................20

Using the main menu in review mode ..........................................................................................................21

Deleting Your Files ........................................................................................................................................22

Using Thumbnail Mode ................................................................................................................................23

CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ........................................................................................................24

Setup Menu and Features ............................................................................................................................26

Setting the Auto Off Time ..............................................................................................................................27

Setting the Language ....................................................................................................................................27

Setting the LCD Brightness ..........................................................................................................................27

Formatting internal memory or memory card................................................................................................28

RESTORE THE CAMERA TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ......................................................................29

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE ..................................................................................................................30

Computer System Requirements ..................................................................................................................30

Installation Requirements..............................................................................................................................30

Using the installer splash screen ..................................................................................................................31

Flow diagram for software installation ..........................................................................................................32

Identifying your operating system ................................................................................................................33

Installing the driver and DirectX 9 - Windows 98SE ....................................................................................34

Installing DirectX 9 - Windows 2000 ............................................................................................................36

Installing ArcSoft PhotoImpression - all Windows users ..............................................................................37

Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 - all Windows users (optional) ..............................................................39

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER ........................................................................................41

Downloading pictures and video clips onto your computer ..........................................................................41

Using ArcSoft PhotoImpression ....................................................................................................................42

Unplugging your camera from the computer ................................................................................................42

TV MODE ..............................................................................................................................................................43

Connecting the camera to the television ......................................................................................................43

Using the TV as a Live Viewfinder ................................................................................................................43

Reviewing pictures and video clips on your TV ............................................................................................43

ERROR MESSAGES ............................................................................................................................................44

TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................................................................................................45

GETTING HELP....................................................................................................................................................48

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................49

SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................51

Cleaning the camera body ............................................................................................................................51

Safety Tips ....................................................................................................................................................51

Precautions for the camera ..........................................................................................................................51

Precautions for batteries ..............................................................................................................................52

Precautions for SD Memory Cards ..............................................................................................................52

REGULATORY INFORMATION............................................................................................................................53

GETTING STARTED

GETTING ST

ARTED

Package Contents

• Concord Eye-Q 3040 AF

• Mini-USB Cable

• TV Out Cable

• User’s Guide/Quick Start Guide/Warranty Card

• Camera Case

•Wrist Strap

• 2x AA Alkaline Batteries

• CD-ROM (for Windows users only) – USB Mass Storage Driver – ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000 – Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 – Microsoft DirectX 9 – Multilingual User’s Guide

Camera Features

• 3.1 Megapixels,

2048 x 1536

Resolution

• 1.6” Color LCD

• 4x Digital Zoom

•Video Clips

• 7MB Internal Memory

• Compatible with Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (not included)

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Please attach the wrist strap to prevent dropping the camera.

Loading the Batteries

The camera can use 2x AA alkaline, lithium or rechargeable batteries to operate.

1. Open the Battery/Memory Card door. (fig.1.1)

• Slide the door in the direction of the arrow marked on it, and lift it open.

2. Insert the batteries according to the polarity indicators on the top edge of the battery compartment. (fig.1.2)

3. Shut the Battery/Memory Card door by sliding it in the opposite direction of the arrow marked on it, and close

it securely. (fig.1.3)

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GETTING STARTED

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

The Power Button is located on the top of the camera. (fig.1.1)

1. Press the ( ) Power Button to power the camera on.

• The LCD will turn on automatically.

2. To turn the camera off, press the ( ) Power Button.

Note:

To extend battery life, the LCD will be off after 1 minute of inactivity, press ( ) button to reactivate the LCD. The camera will automatically power off after 2 minutes of inactivity, press the Shutter Button to power the camera back on.

Checking the Battery Level

There are 5 battery levels that are displayed on the LCD.

Note:

• The camera's battery level indicator may not accurately reflect the state of a rechargeable battery even the chargeable batteries have been fully recharged due to the inherent problem with rechargeable batteries.

•To extend battery life, the camera will automatically power off after 2 minutes of inactivity. To change this setting please refer to p.27.

• For better performance, please use NiMH rechargeable batteries.

• Remove the batteries from the camera if they will not be used for an extended period of time to prevent corrosion or battery leaks.

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GETTING STARTED

SETTING THE LANGUAGE

When the camera is powered on for the first time, the Language menu will appear.

Setting the Language

1. Turn the camera on.

• The Language Setup screen will appear on the LCD.

2. Press to highlight the language you would like to use.

3. Press the OK button to select.

4. The next screen will read “Are You Sure?” press to select No or Yes.

5. Press the OK button to confirm the selection.

• If you select No, you will return to the Language select screen.

• If you select Yes, all menu screens will be displayed in the new language.

Each language will set the default setting for TV option. To change this setting, please refer to the Customizing the Camera Settings section on page 27.

Language(s) TV Option

English / Español / NTSC

Français / Deutsch / Italiano PAL

Nederlands / PAL

TURNING THE LCD/ICONS ON AND OFF

The camera has a 1.6” LCD which can frame subjects for image and video clip capture, review stored images and video clips and to display the current camera settings.

1. Use the ( ) button to toggle the LCD mode. The LCD mode changes each time the button is pressed as follows:

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 LCD off

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 LCD on with icons

Note: In order to save battery power, you may turn off the LCD display, or LCD will be automatically turned off after one minute of inactivity.

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GETTING STARTED

INTERNAL MEMORY/INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD

Internal Memory

The camera is equipped with 7MB of internal memory, which can be used right away.

Status Memory in Use

Memory card is not inserted. Internal Memory

Memory card is inserted. Memory Card

NOTE!: When the memory card is inserted, the images and video clips stored in the internal memory will be transferred automatically onto the memory card. Please insert a memory card with 7MB or greater of available memory.

Inserting the Memory Card

In addition to having a 7MB internal memory, the camera can use Secure Digital (SD) memory cards to store images and video clips.

1. Open the Battery/Memory Card door.

• Slide the door in the direction of the arrow marked on it, and lift it open. (fig.1.1)

2. Insert the memory card as indicated by the diagram. (fig.1.2)

• Please insert the card in straight, not on an angle.

3. Shut the Battery/Memory Card door by sliding it in the opposite direction of the arrow marked on it, and close it securely. (fig.1.3)

•To eject the card, push the card in and release, then pull it out.

Note: The camera can support SD cards up to 512 MB.

If the memory card or internal memory is corrupted, the memory needs to be formatted. (p.28)

GETTING STARTED

SETTING THE CAMERA’S OPERATIONAL MODE

The camera has 3 operational modes Camera Mode, Review Mode and Video Clip Mode.

1. To change the camera operational mode, slide the mode switch horizontally to the corresponding position.

Camera Mode

Use the camera mode setting to take pictures or to customize your camera settings for picture taking.

Review Mode

Use the review mode setting to browse through images and video clips or to delete images from the internal memory or memory card.

Video Clip Mode

Use video clip mode to capture video clips. Note: No sound will be recorded.

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TAKING A PICTURE

SINGLE SHOT

Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder at Distant Mode

Taking a picture with the viewfinder:

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Set the camera to ( ) Camera Mode and make sure the Macro Mode Switch is set to the ( ) Distant

Mode located on the front of the camera.

• The LCD can be switched off to conserve battery power by pressing the ( ) button.

3. Frame the subject in the viewfinder.

4. Press the shutter button half-way to activate the auto-focus until the green AF LED lights up. (For

information on Focus Lock, please go to page 11) (fig.1.1)

• The camera will focus the lens at different distances to find the correct focus range, and you will hear a rapid click sound from the camera.

5. Press the shutter button fully to capture the image. (fig.1.2)

• The camera will beep when the image is captured if sound is activated.

• The camera will make a click sound.

• When the image has been captured, the Flash Ready LED next to the viewfinder will blink to indicate that the image is being stored.

Note: It is recommended that pictures in Distant Mode be taken at at least 1 meter(3 ft) away from the subject.

FLASH READY LED

Flash Ready LED Status Description

Steady (fig.1.3) The camera is capturing a picture or video clip.

Hold the camera steady to prevent blurry pictures.

Blinking (fig.1.4) The flash is recharging. You may move the

camera in this mode.

Note: Do not power the camera off or switch modes while the camera is capturing or storing a picture or video clip to prevent corrupting the picture or video clip being stored.

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TAKING A PICTURE

TAKING A PICTURE WITH THE LCD AT DISTANT MODE

Taking a picture with the LCD:

1. Set the camera to ( ) camera mode and make sure the Macro Switch is set to the ( ) Distant Mode located on the front of the camera.

2. Frame the subject in the LCD.

3. Press the shutter button half-way to activate the auto-focus lock until the green AF LED lights up. (fig.1.1)

• The camera will focus the lens at different distances to find the correct focus

range, and you will hear a rapid click sound from the camera.

4. Press the shutter button fully to capture the image. (fig.1.2)

• The camera will beep when the image is captured if sound is activated.

• The camera will make a click sound.

• When the image has been captured, the Flash Ready LED next to the

viewfinder will blink to indicate that the image is being stored.

•Apreview of the image will be displayed on the LCD for 1 second and the

picture counter number displayed in the LCD will be updated.

AUTO-FOCUS LOCK

This feature can be used to freeze the focus when the subject is not located in the center of the picture at ( ) Distant Mode.

To use the focus lock:

1. Position the subject in the center of the red frame located in the LCD. (fig.1.3)

2. Press the shutter button halfway until the green Auto Focus LED lights up. (fig.1.4)

Auto Focus LED Status Description

Blinking (fig.1.5) The camera is setting the focus.

Steady (fig.1.6) The subject is in focus.

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TAKING A PICTURE

SETTING THE FLASH

How to set the flash:

1. Press repeatedly until the desired indicator appears on the LCD.

Flash Mode Description

Auto Flash The camera judges if a flash is required. If the environment is too dark, the flash will

fire.

Auto + Red-Eye Use this mode to significantly reduce the occurrence of “red- eye” in flash photography.

The camera will automatically detect when the flash is needed and the flash will fire after a short delay.

Forced Flash Flash will fire in any lighting condition.

Flash off The flash will not fire in this mode. Please use this mode if you want to capture the

mood of the ambient lighting or to use the available light in places where flash photography is prohibited, such as museums.

•To prevent blurry pictures in low light situations, hold the camera steady when pressing the Shutter button or mount the camera on a tripod.

Note: The flash needs to recharge after it is fired. If the Shutter button is pressed while the flash is charging, the Flash Ready LED will blink. Please wait a few moments and press the Shutter button again to take a picture.

3. Recompose your picture. (fig.1.7)

• Keep the shutter pressed half-way while recomposing the picture.

4. Press the shutter button fully to capture the picture. (fig.1.8)

Note: The AF LED will continue blinking in the following conditions:

1. There are several subjects at different distances within the focus lock area. Recompose the picture by moving the camera slightly.

2. There is no color contrast. Recompose the picture with a subject that contains more color.

3. There is insufficient lighting. Increase the lighting in the surrounding area.

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TAKING A PICTURE

TAKING A PICTURE WITH DIGITAL ZOOM

The camera can use up to 4x digital zoom to give your pictures up to 4x magnification.

How to use digital zoom:

1. Press toward ( ) to zoom into the subject.

2. Press toward the ( ) to zoom out or return to normal mode.

• The digital zoom bar displayed on the LCD monitor will indicate the change and the scale of magnification.

Photography Hints -

Hold your camera steady while using Digital Zoom to prevent blurriness in the photograph due to camera movement. It is recommended to either place your camera on a steady surface or use a tripod. Also, please note that the image quality may degrade slightly with digital zoom.

Note: The digital zoom can only be monitored with the LCD and not through the optical viewfinder.

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TAKING A PICTURE

USING THE MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE

CAPTURE MODE

SINGLE SHOT

SELF-TIMER

CAMERA MODE

CAPTURE MODE

QUALITY SETUP

IMAGE SIZE

SCENE SELECTION

WHITE BALANCE

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CAMERA MODE

EV COMPENSATION

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QUALITY SETUP

FINE

NORMAL

ECONOMY

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SCENE SELECTION

OFF

PARTY / INDOOR

BEACH SNOW

NIGHT PORTRAIT

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RESOLUTION

2048 x 1536

1600 x 1200

1024 x 768

512 x 384

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TAKING A PICTURE

USING THE MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE

Follow the steps below to set the advanced shooting options in the camera through the Main Menu.

Using the ( ) Main Menu:

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Set the mode switch to ( ).

3. Press the MENU button to display the main menu.

4. Press until the desired option is highlighted.

5. Press to enter the submenu.

6. Press in the submenu to toggle between the options.

7. Press the OK button to make a selection.

• All selections will be marked by a red check mark.

• The camera will beep when you press the OK button for feature selection if sound is on.

8. To return to the previous menu, press .

9. To exit the menu at any time, press the MENU button.

CAPTURE MODE OPTIONS

The capture mode menu has 2 features to choose from for taking pictures.

Capture Mode Option Description

( ) Single Shot The camera will take 1 picture at a time.

( ) Self-Timer The camera will take a picture 10 seconds after the shutter

button is released.

SELF-TIMER

How to use Self-Timer:

1. In ( ) Camera Mode, press MENU to display the main menu.

2. Press to enter capture mode.

3. Press to highlight ( ) Self-Timer.

4. Press the OK button to set the ( ) Self-Timer.

5. Place the camera on a flat surface or tripod.

6. Use the LCD to compose the picture, and then press the Shutter button to activate the Self-Timer. The Self -timer LED will blink slowly for 7 seconds, faster for the remaining 3 seconds and then the image will be captured.

• The camera will beep when the self-timter is activated if sound is on. (P. 25)

Note:

• The Self-Timer is automatically deactivated once the image is taken.

•To deactivate the Self-Timer before taking a picture, follow the steps above and highlight another option in the Capture Mode menu.

Photography Hints -

Since the Self-Timer LED indicator on the front of the camera flashes, you have time to join in the photograph and know when the camera is done taking a picture when the Self-Timer LED light stops blinking.

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CAMERA MODE

CAPTURE MODE

QUALITY SETUP

IMAGE SIZE

SCENE SELECTION

WHITE BALANCE

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CAPTURE MODE

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Quality

TAKING A PICTURE

MACRO MODE - CLOSE-UP SHOOTING

This mode enables the camera to capture pictures in close distances.

Setting Macro Mode:

1. The Macro Mode Switch is located in the front of the camera. Slide the Macro Mode Switch to ( ) to set the Macro mode.

• The Macro icon ( ) will be displayed on the LCD.

Taking a picture in Macro Mode:

1. Frame the subject in the LCD.

• The best shooting distance is at 20 cm. (7.9 in.)

• Auto-focus is not available in Macro Mode. You can monitor the focus range through the LCD.

2. Press the Shutter button fully to take the picture.

• The camera will beep when the image is captured if sound is activated.

Note: Pictures in Macro Mode taken beyond the recommended distance of 20cm (7 in) will be blurry.

IMAGE RESOLUTION

Image Resolution determines the size of a captured image. Higher resolution images contain more details and have larger file sizes.

Images Stored on 7MB memory (approx.):

3.1MP 2MP 1MP Email Size

(2048 x 1536) (1600 x 1200) (1024 x 768) (512 x 384)

Fine 592168

Normal 13 21 49 149

Economy 26 42 89 223

How to change the resolution:

1. When Image Size is highlighted in the ( ) Main Menu, press to enter the ( ) Resolution submenu.

2. Press or until the desired setting is highlighted.

3. Press the OK button to select the mode.

4. Press the MENU button to return to picture taking mode.

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1024 x 768

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