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Concord EYE-Q 3042 AF User Manual

User’s Guide
User’s Guide
www.concord-camera.com
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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.
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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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Top/Front
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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

LCD ICONS

VIEW
VIEW
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
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Bottom/Back
1. Power Button
2. Shutter Button
3. Flash
4. Lens
5. Viewfinder
6. Flash Sensor
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CAMERA OVERVIEW
7. Red-eye Reduction
LED/Self-Timer LED
8. Mini-USB port
9. Video/TV-Out port
10. Macro Mode Switch
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A. Resolution
B. Camera Mode
Scene
C. Flash /
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
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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
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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
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Package Contents

• Concord Eye-Q 3042 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
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– Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 – Microsoft DirectX 9 – Multilingual User’s Guide

Camera Features

• 3.1 Megapixels,
• 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.
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Loading the Batteries

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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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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.
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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.
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Batteries are full
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1/4 battery capacity remains. Batteries are low
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Batteries are
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1/2 battery
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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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Français Deutsch Italiano Español
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LANGUAGE OPTION
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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.
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LANGUAGE OPTION
Nederlands
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.
RETURN SET
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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:
Icons off
LCD off
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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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
GETTING STARTED
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.
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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)
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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.
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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

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TAKING A PICTURE WITH THE VIEWFINDER AT DISTANT MODE

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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
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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

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Flash Ready LED Status Description
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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 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.
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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.
CAPTURE MODE
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SELF-TIMER
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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)
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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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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.

SETTING THE FLASH

How to set the flash:
1. Press repeatedly until the desired indicator appears on the LCD.
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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.
Reduction
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.
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TAKING A PICTURE WITH DIGITAL ZOOM

The camera can use up to 4x digital zoom to give your pictures up to 4x magnification.
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How to use digital zoom:
2x Zoom
4x 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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USING THE MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE

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NORMAL
ECONOMY
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CAMERA
CAPTURE MODE
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QUALITY SETUP
IMAGE SIZE
SCENE SELECTION
WHITE BALANCE
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CAMERA
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EV COMPENSATION
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SETUP
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OFF
PARTY INDOOR
BEACH SNOW
NIGHT PORTRAIT
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QUALITY SETUP
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SCENE SELECTION
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TAKING A PICTURE
CAPTURE MODE
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SELF-TIMER
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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.
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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

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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.
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
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.
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)
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MACRO MODE - CLOSE-UP SHOOTING

This mode enables the camera to capture pictures in close distances.
TAKING A PICTURE
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 (7.9 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.
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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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Economy 26 42 89 223
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IMAGE QUALITY

The Image Quality setting determines the amount of compression used to reduce the size of the stored image file in order to economize the space in memory card.
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Quality JPEG Compression Description
Ratio
Fine 5.1:1 Fine image quality can be used for making prints.
Normal 12:1 Normal image quality can be used for general purpose pictures.
Economy 24:1 Economy image quality can be used for pictures that will be
sent via e-mail.
How to change the Quality:
1. When ( ) Quality Setup is highlighted, press to enter the ( ) Quality Setup submenu.
2. Press or until the desired setting is highlighted.
3. Press the OK button to select the Quality mode.
4. Press the MENU button to return to picture taking mode.
WHITE BALANCE
By default the camera uses Auto White Balance to best reproduce colors under different lighting conditions. For mixed lighting conditions you can use the Auto White Balance.
White Balance Mode Description
Auto The camera will automatically choose the white balance setting. Use this
setting in variable conditions.
Sunny Use outdoors with sufficient sunlight.
Fluorescent Use indoors with fluorescent or ambient light conditions.
Tungsten Use indoors with tungsten light conditions.
How to change the White Balance:
1. When White Balance is highlighted, press to enter its submenu.
2. Press or until the desired setting is highlighted.
3. Press the OK button to select the White Balance mode.
4. Press the MENU button to return to picture taking mode.
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SCENE SELECTION

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EV COMPENSATION
The camera uses EV Compensation to give you well exposed pictures under most conditions. If the main subject turned out too light or too dark, you can use the EV Compensation feature to improve the result.
Exposure Compensation Description Mode
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How to use Exposure Compensation:
1. Press in the Main Menu until ( ) EV Compensation is highlighted.
2. Press to display the EV Compensation bar on the LCD.
3. Press to change the EV Compensation between - 1.8 to +1.8.
4. Press the OK button to select the desired value
• The camera will return to picture taking mode automatically after selecting.
Increasing the Exposure in pictures that are too dark, will make the picture lighter.
Decreasing the Exposure in pictures that are too light will make the picture darker.
SCENE SELECTION
The default options in the camera can be used in most settings. The scene modes are helpful to quickly optimize the various settings to best capture specific scenes.
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Preset Scene Description
Off No Scene Selection (default).
Party/Indoor Use this mode in to capture the details of candlelit scenes or other indoor
Beach/Snow
Night Portrait Use this mode to capture a subject illuminated with the lights in a night scene with
How to set the Scene Selection:
1. When Scene Selection is highlighted, press to enter its submenu.
2. In the Scene Selection menu, press to choose between the options.
3. Press the OK button to select the Scene mode.
4. Press the MENU button to return to picture taking mode.
background light conditions.
Use this mode to capture the details in high glare scenes such as snow or shining water.
a slow shutter speed.
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Due to the slow shutter speed, place the camera on a tripod for better picture quality.
Note: Any change of the flash setting will cancel the scene selected in Scene Selection.
CAPTURE MODE
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IMAGE SIZE
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WHITE BALANCE
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TAKING PICTURES
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AKING VIDEO CLIPS
TTAKING VIDEO CLIPS
The camera can capture video clips without sound.
To record a video clip:
1. Slide the Mode Switch to ( ) Video Clip Mode.
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2. Position the subject in the LCD.
3. Press the Shutter Button fully to capture a continuous video clip.
4. To stop recording, press the shutter button again.
• The camera will beep when you press the shutter button to activate or deactivate the video recording if sound is on.
Note: There is a time limit for each video clip. The time will vary depending on the amount of available memory space. The alloted amount of recording time will appear on the top right hand corner of the screen. The video clip capture will stop automatically when it reaches its time limit.
Video Clip Information
Resoluton: QVGA (320 x 240) Frame rate: 15fps File Format: AVI (Motion Picture)
Note: The Flash Ready LED will turn red when the camera is storing the video clip. Do not open the battery door or turn the camera off while recording, or the video clip may not be stored.
Note:
• Higher capacity memory cards can take longer video clips.
• The Flash, Menu and LCD on/off buttons are deactivated in this mode.
• The focus and the digital zoom cannot change during recording.
REVIEWING
REVIEWING
YOUR FILES
YOUR FILES
Using Review Mode
In ( ) review mode, you can review your stored pictures and video clips through the LCD.
Using REVIEW mode:
1. Slide the Mode Switch towards ( ) .
2. Press or to scroll through each file.
• The file type and frame counter will be displayed on the LCD.
File Indication File Type
JPEG Still Picture
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How to review a video clip:
1. In ( ) Review Mode, press and to scroll through the stored pictures and video clips.
• Only the first image of the video clip is shown.
2. When a video clip (AVI) is displayed on the LCD, press the OK button to play.
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ENLARGING STORED PICTURES

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In ( ) Review Mode, you can enlarge a section of your stored picture to take a closer look at the subject on the LCD. This feature is for viewing purposes only and it will not enhance the stored picture.
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How to enlarge:
1. In ( ) Review Mode, press or to scroll through the stored pictures and video clips.
2. While viewing a stored still image, press the OK button to use the "Enlargement" feature. Press the OK button again to get different magnifications in the following order.
2x Enlargement
4x Enlargement
Normal Mode
3. In 2x and 4x mode you may press , , , to navigate in the picture.
Resolution Maximum Enlargement
2048 x 1536 4x
1600 x 1200 2x
1024 x 768 2x
512 x 384 No zoom
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REVIEWING YOUR FILES

USING THE DELETE MENU

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Using the Delete Menu in Review mode:
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Set the Mode Switch to ( ).
3. Press the MENU button to display the main menu.
4. Press to enter the Delete submenu.
5. To exit the menu, press .
6. Press the MENU button to return to the ( ) Main Menu.
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DELETING YOUR FILES

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Once a file is deleted, it cannot be recovered.
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DELETE ALL

1. When Delete File is highlighted, press to enter the Delete File submenu.
2. In the Delete File menu, press when Delete One is highlighted.
3. The next screen will display the stored pictures and video clips as thumbnails. Press , , , to highlight the file you want to delete.
4. Press the OK button to select.
5. The next screen will read "Are You Sure?" press or to highlight No or Yes.
6. Press the OK button to select.
• If No is selected, no change will be made, and you will return to the Delete
One thumbnail view.
• If Yes is selected, the selected file will be deleted.
• Press the Menu button to exit Delete Mode.
Delete All
Once all files are deleted, they cannot be recovered.
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How to delete all files:
1. Press when Delete File is highlighted to enter the Delete File submenu.
2. In the Delete File menu, press when Delete All is highlighted.
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3. The next screen will read "DELETE ALL?" press or to highlight No or Yes.
4. Press the OK button to select.
• If No is selected, no change will be made, and you will return to the Delete
File Menu.
• If Ye s is selected, the next screen will read, "Are you sure?"
5. Press to select No or Yes. Press OK to select.
• If No is selected, no change will be made, and you will return to the Delete File Menu.
• If Yes is selected, ALL FILES will be deleted.
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USING THUMBNAIL MODE

How to view your files:
1. When the thumbnail menu is highlighted in the ( ) Review Mode, press button to have nine thumbnail images or video clips appear at once on the LCD display.
2. Press to highlight a picture or video clip.
• When the Navigation Arrow Button is pressed up in the top row of thumbnails, the previous 9 files will be
displayed.
• When the Navigation Arrow Button is pressed down in the bottom row of thumbnails, the next 9 files will
be displayed.
3. Press the OK button to view the enlarged picture or video clip.
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CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS

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LCD BRIGHTNESS
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FORMAT
CAMERA INFO
CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
SET AUTO OFF TIME
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3 MIN
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TV OPTION
NTSC
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PAL
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LANGUAGE OPTION
English
Français Deutsch Italiano Español
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LANGUAGE OPTION
Nederlands
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OFF
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SOUND
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SET AUTO OFF TIME
TV OPTION
LANGUAGE OPTION
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LCD BRIGHTNESS
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SETUP
FORMAT
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CAMERA INFO
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EV COMPENSATION
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CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
Using the Setup menu:
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Set the mode switch to ( ) or ( ).
3. Press the MENU button to display the main menu.
4. Press until Setup is highlighted.
5. Press to enter the Setup submenu.
6. In the Setup menu, press to highlight the option you wish to customize.
7. Press to enter the submenu of the highlighted option.
8. Use the Navigation Arrow Buttons to adjust the setting and press the OK button to select.
• The camera will beep when you press the OK button for feature selection if sound is on.
9. Press to return to the previous menu OR press the MENU button to exit.

Setup Menu and Features

Setup Setting Options Description
Set Auto Off Time 2min. 3min. This feature enables the camera to automatically turn off when it
is idle.
TV Option NTSC, PAL Sets the mode the camera needs to adapt to your TV. (Page 43)
Language Option English, Sets the language in your camera. (Page.27)
Français, Español, Deutsch, Italiano, Nederlands,
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Restore Default Yes/No Sets all camera settings to the factory default. (Page 29)
LCD Brightness Sets the LCD brightness level. (Page 27)
Format Yes/No Formats the internal memory or the memory card by deleting all
files. (Page 28)
Sound ON/OFF The camera will beep when you press the shutter button for
shooting, or the OK button for feature selection through menu navigation. (Page 25)
Camera Info FW Version Displays the camera version information.
FW Part No. This is for information purposes only. Date Comment
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CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
EV COMPENSATIION
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LANGUAGE OPTION
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LCD BRIGHTNESS
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TV OPTION
LANGUAGE OPTION
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LCD BRIGHTNESS
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SETUP
English
Français Deutsch Italiano Español
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LANGUAGE OPTION
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Nederlands
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LANGUAGE OPTION
OK
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3 MIN
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SETTINGS
SETTINGS

SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME

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• The default setting is 1 minute for LCD off (cannot be changed) and 2 minutes for camera off to conserve batter power.
•Turn the camera back on by pressing the Power Button or the Shutter Button.

SETTING THE LANGUAGE

To set the Language:
1. In the Setup menu, press until Language is highlighted.
2. Press to enter the Language submenu.
3. Press to highlight the desired language.
4. Press the OK button to set.

SETTING THE LCD BRIGHTNESS

How to set the LCD Brightness:
1. In the Setup menu, press until LCD Brightness is highlighted.
2. Press to display the LCD Brightness bar on the LCD.
3. Press / to adjust the brightness.
4. Press the OK button to select.
• The camera will return to picture taking mode or review mode.
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FORMATTING THE INTERNAL MEMORY OR THE MEMORY CARD

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CAUTION:
1. Formatting deletes all pictures and video clips from the memory.
2. Removing the card during formatting may damage the card.
3. Selecting the formatting feature while there is no memory card in the camera, will cause the internal memory to format. All pictures and video clips on the internal memory will be lost.
1. In the Setup menu, press until Format is highlighted.
2. Press to enter the Format submenu.
3. Press to highlight No or Yes.
4. Press the OK button to select. If No is selected, no change will be made, and you will return to the Main Menu. If Yes is selected, ALL FILES will be deleted.
Note: If MEMORY ERROR! is displayed on the LCD screen, this indicates that the internal memory or the memory card is corrupted. Please format the memory to continue.
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To restore the default settings in your camera:
1. Press when Restore Default is highlighted in the camera.
2. Press to select No or Yes.
• When No is selected, no change is made.
• When Yes is selected, the Default settings will be restored. Please refer to the table below for the default settings.
OPTION DEFAULT STATUS
Flash Auto Flash
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Quality Normal
Resolution 2048 x 1536
Scene Selection OFF
White Balance Auto
EV Compensation 0
Auto Off 2 Min.
Sound ON
LCD Brightness Center
• The camera will beep when you press the shutter button for shooting, or the OK button for feature selection through menu navigation. (Page 25)
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