Concord EYE-Q DUO 1300 QUICK START GUIDE

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QUICK START GUIDE

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QUICK START GUIDE

This Quick Start Guide provides a quick reference for operating your new digital camera. Refer to the User’s Guide, which can be found on the CD-Rom and a hard copy in your Concord Eye-Q Duo 1300 box, for detailed instructions on how to use all of your camera’s features. Before using the camera, make sure to read all safety instructions and precautions outlined in the User’s Guide.

FRONT/TOP

BACK/BOTTOM

1. Shutter Button

2. Lug for Neck / Wrist Strap

3. Viewfinder

4. Self-timer LED

5. Flash

6. Ir Filter and Lens

7. Interchangeable Face Plate

8. Camera Ready LED

9. Cable Connection Panel

10. Menu Button

11. Tripod Socket

12. Power Button

13. Status LCD

14. Select Button

15. Battery Door

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STATUS LCD

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A. Self-timer

B. Flash C. Memory Usage D. Photo Quality E. 2X Digital Zoom F. TV Mode G. Delete H. Photo Frame Counter I. Battery J. Video Clips

LOADING THE BATTERIES

The Concord Eye-Q Duo 1300 uses 2 LR6 AA batteries.

To load the batteries:

1. Locate the battery door on the bottom of the camera.

2. Slide the button on the battery door toward the center of the camera. (fig.1.1)

3. Lift the battery door to open.

4. Insert the batteries with the positive terminal toward the + sign, and the negative terminal toward the - sign. (fig.1.2)

5. Close the battery door.

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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

When the camera is turned on, the camera ready LED on the back of the camera blinks and the Status LCD displays the current settings.

1. Press the Pow er button.

2. The camera is ready for picture taking when the camera ready LED stops blinking and LCD icons appear on the Status LCD. (fig.1.3)

3. To turn the camera off, press the Power button.

Note: To change this setting, please refer to the TV Mode section of the User’s Guide for further instruction.

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INSTALLING YOUR CAMERA'S SOFTWARE

Please refer to the User’s Guide for installation instructions.

WEB CAMERA / PC VIDEO CLIPS

Web Camera

You may also use the Concord Eye-Q Duo 1300 as a web cam and video conferencing camera. It will work with many popular video conferencing software titles.

Using the camera as a Web Camera:

1. Follow the steps from the Connecting the camera to the computer section in the User’s Guide.

2. Launch Microsoft NetMeeting software.

3. After NetMeeting is launched, go to Tools-options-video.

4. Select the Concord Duo 1300 driver under the Video Properties section and then click OK.

5. To start the video, click on the start video icon.

6. Follow the NetMeeting on-screen instructions, or refer to NetMeeting’s Help section.

NOTE: If you do not have NetMeeting already installed on your computer, please visit www.microsoft.com for instructions on how to obtain a copy.

PC Video Clips

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The Concord Eye-Q Duo 1300 has the ability to capture video clips on your computer by using the ArcSoft VideoImpression software. To edit, manipulate or create video clips using all the features that VideoImpression offers, follow these simple steps.

1. Follow the steps from the Connecting the camera to the computer section in the User’s Guide.

2. Launch the ArcSoft VideoImpression software by clicking on Start-Programs-ArcSoft Camera Suite and choose VideoImpression from the application list on your screen.

3. Click on the NEW icon.

4. Click on the CAPTURE icon.

Recording Video Clips:

1. Follow steps 1-4 above.

2. Click on the RECORD icon. To stop recording, press the ESC button on your keyboard or click the PAUSE icon on your screen.

To save your video, simply click on the SAVE icon and follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: If the video is not already being displayed select the Eye-Q Duo 1300 Video Clip in the Driver List and click on the LIVE icon to view live video.

SETTING THE FLASH

The Concord Eye-Q Duo 1300 has two flash modes, Automatic Flash and Flash Off. The current Flash setting is displayed in the upper left hand corner of the Status LCD. If the Flash Icon is not present, the camera is in Flash Off mode.

Setting the Flash Mode:

1. Press the Menu button until the Flash icon is activated. (fig.1.4)

2. Press the Select button to toggle between Automatic Flash and Flash Off. The flash icon will blink to indicate Flash Off and remains steady to indicate Automatic Flash.

3. When the setting you desire appears on the Status LCD, wait 5 seconds for the camera to return to picture taking mode or scroll through the options using the Menu button until a number appears in the photo counter.

Note: The flash may need time to recharge between photos. While it is charging the Flash icon on the Status LCD blinks and the camera ready LED blinks. When both stop blinking, you are ready to take another picture.

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TAKING PHOTOS

Photos can be captured in one of three quality modes: Fine, Normal, or Economy (fig.1.5). These modes differ in photo file size and the image (JPEG) compression ratio. The fine quality setting is the default mode. The camera will always power up in this mode. To change the quality setting, refer to

Setting the Photo Quality Mode

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section in your User’s Guide.

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1. Position the subject in the Viewfinder.

2. To ensure accurate focus, make sure that the subject is at least three feet (one meter) away.

3. Set the Flash mode to Automatic Flash or Flash Off. For more information, see the Flash section.

4. Gently press the Shutter button and keep the camera still until the camera ready LED next to the viewfinder flashes.

5. When the image has been captured, the camera ready LED next to the viewfinder begins to flash. This indicates that the photo is being processed.

6. The photo counter number displayed in the Status LCD is updated.

Note: The memory usage icon (MEM) blinks when the memory is full. To take additional images, delete photos from the camera's internal memory or MMC using the delete feature or insert an MMC with available storage.

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USING THE MMC

In addition to internal memory, the camera features an external memory port that uses a removable MultiMediaCard (MMC) that allows you to store additional images. When the MMC is inserted, the camera uses it as its default memory. The stored images and video clips in the internal memory will be transferred automatically to the MMC, and all photos taken from that point will be stored on it. When the MMC is removed from the camera, the images will remain stored on the MMC until deleted.

Inserting the memory card:

1. Locate the battery door on the bottom of the camera.

2. Slide the button on the battery door toward the center of the camera.

3. Lift the battery door to open.

4. Insert the MMC in the direction specified on the card. (fig.1.8)

5. Close the battery door.

NOTE: If an MMC with insufficient memory is inserted, there will only be a partial transfer and the MMC will be filled. Please insert an MMC with sufficient memory.

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DELETING PHOTOS

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You may delete photos from both the camera's internal memory and the MMC. The delete function erases ALL pictures stored. If the MMC is inserted, the camera will only delete photos from the MMC. To delete photos from the internal memory, which cannot be transferred to the MMC remove the MMC and try to delete again.

1. If deleting images from the MMC, make sure the card is inserted.

2. Press the Menu button until the Delete icon ( ) is displayed.

3. Press the Select button. The deletion process has begun and may take a few moments.

4. Once the deletion is completed, the LCD Photo Counter will display O indicating that the photo counter has been reset.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Video Clips

The Concord Eye-Q Duo 1300 is able to record live streaming video into its memory. The live video (AVI) can be played back by using QuickTimePlayer or similar software.

To activate the video clip mode:

1. Press the Menu button until you are in the Photo Quality Selection menu.

2. Press the Select button until the video clip icon ( )mode icon is displayed in the status LCD.

3. Wait 5 seconds for the camera to return to picture taking mode or scroll through the options using the Menu button until a number appears in the photo counter.

4. Press the Shutter button once and the camera will take live streaming video.

Interchangeable Face Plates (some models)

The Concord Eye-Q Duo 1300 comes with one extra removable face plate that allows you to change the look of your camera.

Changing the face plate:

1. Open the Cable Connection panel by sliding the door in the downward direction and then lifting it until it is open as displayed in fig.1.10.

2. Push down on the Press tab and gently lift the face plate to remove. (fig.1.10)

3. Insert the face plate by aligning its tabs with the grooves on the camera as indicated in the illustration and snapping it into place. (fig.1.11)

Concord, Concord Eye-Q and the Concord Eye-Q logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Concord Camera Corp., in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, Mac, Macintosh and Power Mac are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other brands and product names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

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GUIDE DE DEMARRAGE RAPIDE

Les références de ce guide de démarrage rapide vous permettent d’utiliser rapidement votre nouvel appareil digital. Pour des explications plus détaillées sur toutes les caractéristiques de votre appareil, veuillez lire le guide de l’utilisateur qui se trouve sur le CD-Rom situé dans le coffret du Concord Eye-Q Duo 1300. Avant d’utiliser l’appareil, veuillez lire toutes les instructions de sécurité et de précaution décrites dans ce guide.

DEVANT/DESSUS

ARRIERE/DESSOUS

1. Bouton déclencheur

2. Dragonne

3. Viseur

4. LED du retardateur

5. Flash

6. Filtre ir et lentille

7. Panneau d’habillage interchangeable

8. LED appareil "prêt"

9. Panneau de connexion des câbles

10. Bouton menu

11. Fixation pour trépied

12. Bouton alimentation

13. LCD de contrôle

14. Bouton sélection

15. Porte du compartiment à pile

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A. Retardateur

B. Flash C. Utilisation de la mémoire D. Qualité photo E. Zoom digital x2 F. Mode TV G. Effacer H. Compteur de photo I. Pile J. Clips vidéo

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