Concord Camera 2040, Eye-Q 2040 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

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Top/Front

Bottom/Back

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LCD ICONS

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1. Shutter Button

2. Viewfinder

3. Ir Filter and Lens

4. Self-timer LED

5. Flash

6. Flash Sensor

7. TV-out Port

8. Mini-USB Port

9. Flash Ready

10. LCD

11. LCD On/Off

Button

12. OK Button

13. Tripod Socket

14. Mode Slide

Switch

15. Power Button

16. Wrist Strap Holder

17. Navigation Button

18. Menu Button

19. Memory Card Slot

20. Battery Compartment

A: Camera Mode B: Flash C: White Balance D: Battery Level E: Quality

F: Resolution G: Slef Timer H: Memory Card I: Frame Counter

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CAMERA OVERVIEW

Fop/Front ..............................................................................................................................2

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

LCD Icons ............................................................................................................................2

GETTING STARTED

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

Camera Feature....................................................................................................................5

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

Loading the Batteries............................................................................................................6

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

Internal Memory / Inserting the Memory Card ....................................................................7

Turning the Camera On and Off ..........................................................................................8

Turning the LCD display On and Off ..................................................................................8

Setting the Camera’s Operational Mode ............................................................................9

TAKING A PICTURE

Taking a picture with the Viewfinder ..................................................................................10

Taking a picture with the LCD ............................................................................................11

Digital Zoom........................................................................................................................11

Using the Main Menu in Camera Mode..............................................................................12

Setting the Flash ................................................................................................................14

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

Image Resolution................................................................................................................15

Image Quality......................................................................................................................16

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

Exposure Compensation ....................................................................................................18

Taking Video Clips ..............................................................................................................18

REVIEWING YOUR FILES

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

Reviewing Video Clips........................................................................................................19

Enlarging Stored Images ....................................................................................................20

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

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

CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS

Setting the LCD Brightness ................................................................................................23

Setup Menu and Features ..................................................................................................25

Setting the Auto Off Time....................................................................................................25

Play Logo............................................................................................................................26

Setting the Language ........................................................................................................26

Formatting the Internal Memory or Memory Card ..............................................................27

Restore the Camera to Factory Default Settings................................................................28

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Computer System Requirements ......................................................................................29

Installation Requirements ..................................................................................................29

Identifying your Operating System ....................................................................................30

Using the Installer Splash Screen ......................................................................................30

Flow Diagram for Software Installation ..............................................................................31

Installing Driver and DirectX9 for Windows 98 User ..........................................................32

Installing DirectX9 for Windows 2000 User ........................................................................34

Installing ArcSoft PhotoImpression ....................................................................................35

Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 ....................................................................................37

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER

Connecting Your Camera to the Computer ........................................................................39

Downloading Pictures and Video Clips onto your Computer ............................................39

Using ArcSoft PhotoImpression ..........................................................................................40

Unplugging your camera from the computer ......................................................................40

TV MODE

Connecting the Camera to the Television ..........................................................................41

Using the TV as a Live Viewfinder ....................................................................................41

Reviewing Pictures and Video Clips on your TV................................................................42

ERROR MESSAGE ..................................................................................................................42

TROUBLE-SHOOTING ............................................................................................................43

GETTING HELP ........................................................................................................................46

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................47

SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE

Safety Tips..........................................................................................................................48

Precautions for the Camera................................................................................................48

Precautions for Batteries ....................................................................................................49

Precautions for Memory Card ............................................................................................49

REGULATORY INFORMATION................................................................................................50

GETTING STARTED

GETTING ST

ARTED

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• Concord Eye-Q 2040 camera

• Mini-USB Cable

• TV Cable

•Wrist Strap

• 2-x AA Alkaline batteries

• Camera Pouch

• User’s Guide

• Quick Start Guide

•Warranty Card

• CD-ROM for Windows – Camera drivers – Adobe Acrobat 5 – ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000 – DirectX 9 – User’s Guide (Multilingual)

CAMERA FEATURES

• Stores approximately 9 Fine, 14 Normal or 47 Economy pictures in 1600 x 1200 resolution with 7MB internal memory.

•Virtually unlimited storage using the removable MultiMediaCard (MMC) or Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. Memory cards are sold separately.

• 1.5" Color LCD

• Up to 4X Digital Zoom

•Video Clips

ATTACHING THE WRIST STRAP

Please attach the supplied strap to prevent dropping the camera.

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LOADING THE BATTERIES

The camera uses 2x AA batteries.

1. Slide the Battery/Memory Card Door towards the center of the camera, and lift the Battery/Memory Card Door to open.

2. Insert the batteries with the positive terminal toward the ( + ) sign, and the negative terminal toward the ( – ) sign.

3. Close the battery/memory card door.

CHECKING THE BATTERY LEVEL

The battery level is displayed on the LCD.

(Green, Full) (Red, Low)

Note:

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

•To extend battery life, the camera will automatically power off after 60 seconds of inactivity. To change this setting, please refer to page 25.

GETTING STARTED

The battery is full and ready to use.

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GETTING STARTED

INTERNAL MEMORY

The camera is equipped with 7MB of internal memory to store pictures and video clips in the camera.

Status Memory in Use

Memory card is not inserted Internal Memory

Memory card is inserted Memory Card

How to Insert Memory Card

In addition to having a 7MB internal memory, the camera can use MultiMediaCard (MMC) or Secure Digital (SD) memory cards to store images and video clips. Memory cards are sold separately and can be purchased from major electronic or computer retailers.

1. Slide the Battery/Memory Card Door towards the center of the camera and lift the Battery/Memory Card Door to open. (fig.1.1)

2. Insert the memory card into memory card slot with its metal contacts exposed side down and its printed side facing outward. (fig.1.2)

3. Close the battery/memory card door. (fig.1.3)

NOTE!: When 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 8MB or greater memory, or delete images. The camera can support SD cards up to 512 MB. If the camera is turned on, the LCD shows “transferring …” while transferring the pictures. After that, the memory card indicator is shown on LCD, and the frame counter number will be updated automatically. (fig.1.4) However, if the memory card inserted is not recognizable, the card indicator will not be shown on LCD. In this case, please re-insert the memory card correctly or to replace it with another one.

How to Take Out the Memory Card:

1. Slide the Battery/Memory Card Door towards the center of the camera and lift the Battery/Memory Card Door to open.

2. Take the memory card out by finger tips. (fig.1.5)

3. Close the battery/memory card door.

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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

The power button is located in the back of the camera.

1. Press the ( ) Power button to turn the camera on. (fig.1.1)

• The LCD will turn on automatically. (fig.1.2)

• The camera is ready for picture taking when the flash ready LED stops blinking. (fig.1.3)

2. To turn the camera off press the ( ) Power button for a few seconds

Note:

•To extend battery life, the camera will automatically power off after 60 seconds of inactivity. To change this setting, please refer to page 25.

• Digital cameras use much more power than traditional cameras. It is highly recommended that you use the automatic power off feature. It is also recommended that the LCD display be turned off or brightness tuned down to save power.

•To protect the LCD from damage during transportation, the LCD is covered with a thin plastic film. For clearer view of pictures, please peel off the protective film before use.

TURNING THE LCD ON AND OFF

The camera has a 1.5” LCD which can frame subjects for image and video clip capture, review stored images and video clips and displays the current camera settings.

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

# Icons off

$ LCD off

% LCD on with icons

Note: In Review mode, press the ( ) button, the LCD or icons can’t be turned off.

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SETTING THE CAMERA’S OPERATIONAL MODE

The camera has 2 operational modes: Camera Mode, Review Mode.

1. To change the camera operational mode, slide the mode slide switch left and right.

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.

TAKING A PICTURE

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TAKING A PICTURE WITH THE VIEWFINDER

How to take picture with the viewfinder:

1. Press ( ) Power button to turn the camera on.

2. Set the camera to ( ) Camera Mode.

• 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 to capture the image.

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

Flash Ready LED Status Description

Steady The camera is in capture mode. Hold the camera steady to

prevent blurry pictures.

Blinking 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 stored image.

TAKING A PICTURE

TAKING A PICTURE WITH THE LCD

How to taking a picture with the LCD:

1. Press ( ) Power button to turn the camera on.

2. Set the camera to ( ) Camera Mode.

3. Frame the subject in the LCD.

4. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

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

•Apreview of the image will be displayed on the LCD for 1 second and the frame counter number displayed in the LCD will be updated.

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 stored image.

TAKING PICTURE WITH DIGITAL ZOOM

The camera can use up to 4x digital zoom to magnify into the subject.

How to use digital zoom:

1. Set the camera to ( ) Camera Mode.

2. Position the subject in the LCD.

3. Press to zoom into the subject.

4. Press to zoom out or to return to normal mode.

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

Resolution Maximum Digital Zoom

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1280 x 960 4x

640 x 480 No Zoom

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Photography Hints -

• Hold your camera steady or use tripod while using Digital Zoom to prevent blurriness in the photograph due to camera movement.

• 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.

USING THE MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE

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

1. Press ( ) Power button to turn the camera on.

2. Set the Mode Switch to ( ) Camera mode.

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

4. Press or until the desired option is highlighted.

5. Press to enter the submenu.

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

7. Press the OK button to make a selection. All selections will be marked by red dot ( • ).

8. Press the MENU button to exit. OR Press until ( ) Main Menu is highlighted then press to return to the Main Menu.

TAKING A PICTURE

MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE

Exit

MAIN MENU

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Tungsten

Main Menu

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EXPOSURE VALUE +

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Brightness +

Brightness

Setup

MAIN MENU

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Mode

Size

Quality

Flash

MAIN MENU

Video Clip

Self-timer

Main Menu

MODE

1600 x 1200

1280 x 960

640 x 480

! OK! MENU

IMAGE SIZE

Fine

Normal

Economy

! OK! MENU

QUALITY

Auto

Flash

Flash Off

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FLASH

Main Menu

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IMAGE SIZE

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QUALITY

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TAKING A PICTURE

SETTING THE FLASH

Flash Mode Description

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

the flash will fire.

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.

How to set the flash:

1. Press the MENU button in the ( ) Camera Mode.

2. Press until Flash is highlighted.

3. Press to enter its submenu.

4. Press or to highlight a flash mode.

5. Press the OK button to select.

6. Press the MENU button or press until ( ) Main Menu is highlighted then press

to exit.

7. Position the subject in the camera.

8. Press the shutter button.

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.

Mode

Size

Quality

Flash

MAIN MENU

Auto

Flash

Flash Off

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FLASH

TAKING A PICTURE

Mode

Size

Quality

Flash

MAIN MENU

1600 x 1200

1280 x 960

640 x 480

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IMAGE SIZE

SELF-TIMER

How to use self-timer:

1. Press MENU to display the main menu in ( ) Camera Mode,.

2. Press to enter the Mode menu.

3. Press to highlight Self-timer.

4. Press to enter the submenu.

5. Press or to highlight Off or On.

6. Press the OK button to select.

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

8. Use the LCD to compose the picture, and then press the Shutter button to activate the

self-timer.

• The Self -timer LED will blink for 10 seconds and then the picture will be captured.

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 select Off in the Self-timer submenu, or simply turn the camera off by pressing ( ) Power button.

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.

IMAGE RESOLUTION (SIZE)

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

Mode

Size

Quality

Flash

MAIN MENU

Video Clip

Self-timer

Main Menu

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SELF-TIMER

Self-timer

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Images Stored on 7MB memory (approx.):

1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480

Fine 921 42

Normal 14 33 63

Economy 47 111 178

How to change the resolution:

1. Press the MENU button in the ( ) Camera Mode.

2. Press to highlight Size.

3. Press to enter the submenu.

4. Press or until the desired resolution is highlighted.

5. Press the OK button to select.

6. Press the MENU button or press until ( ) Main Menu is highlighted then press

to return to picture taking mode.

IMAGE QUALITY

The image Quality setting determines the amount of compression that is used to reduce the size of the stored image file in order to economize space in the internal memory or the memory card.

Quality JPG Description

Compression Ratio

Fine 5.1:1 Fine image quality can be used for prints and

enlargements.

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.

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TAKING A PICTURE

How to change the quality:

1. Press the MENU button in the ( ) Camera Mode.

2. Press to highlight Quality.

3. Press to enter the submenu.

4. Press or until the desired setting is highlighted.

5. Press the OK button to select.

6. Press the MENU button or press until ( ) Main Menu is highlighted then press

to return to picture taking mode.

WHITE BALANCE

The Auto White Balance feature provides optimal color reproduction under different lighting conditions. This is the default setting. You can change this setting for specific lighting conditions.

White Balance Mode Description

AWB 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. Press the MENU button in ( ) Camera Mode.

2. Press until WB is highlighted.

3. Press to enter its submenu.

4. Press or until the desired setting is highlighted.

5. Press the OK button to select.

6. Press the MENU button or press until ( ) Main Menu is highlighted then press

to return to picture taking mode.

Mode

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Quality

Flash

MAIN MENU

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TAKING A PICTURE

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

The camera uses Auto Exposure to provide optimally exposed pictures under most conditions. If the main subject turned out too light or too dark, you can use the Exposure Compensation feature to improve the result.

Exposure Compensation Description Mode

Increasing the Exposure in pictures that are too dark, will make the picture lighter.

Reducing the Exposure in pictures that are too light will make the picture darker.

How to use Exposure Compensation:

1. Press the MENU button in the ( ) Camera Mode.

2. Press until ( ) EV is highlighted.

3. Press to display the Exposure Compensation bar on the LCD.

4. Press or to change the Exposure Compensation.

5. Press the OK button to confirm the selection.

• The camera will return to picture taking mode.

TAKING VIDEO CLIPS

The camera can capture video clips.

To record a video clip:

1. Press the MENU button in the ( ) Camera Mode.

2. Press to enter the Mode menu.

3. Press to enter video clip mode.

4. Position the subject in the viewfinder or LCD.

5. Press the Shutter button to begin recording a continuous video clip.

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Video Clip

Self-timer

Main Menu

MODE

TAKING A PICTURE / REVIEWING YOUR FILES

To stop recording:

• Press the Shutter button again to stop recording. OR

• The camera will continue recording until the memory is almost full.

Video Clip Information

Resolution: QVGA Frame rate: 15fps File Format: AVI

Note:

• Do not open the Battery/Memory Card Door or turn the camera off before the video clip is stored.

• Higher capacity memory cards can take longer video clips.

•To exit video clip mode before beginning to record, press the MENU button to return to the Main Menu.

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 can be found in the upper left hand corner of the LCD. The frame counter varies with the operation.

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REVIEWING VIDEO CLIPS

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 OK to play.

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REVIEWING YOUR FILES

MAGNIFYING STORED PICTURES

In review mode, you can zoom into a section of the stored picture to get a closer look at the subject and its surroundings.

How to magnify:

1. In the ( ) Review mode, press or to scroll through the stored pictures and video clips.

2. While viewing a stored image (JPG), 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 , , or to navigate in the picture.

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REVIEWING YOUR FILES

USING MAIN MENU IN REVIEW MODE

Enter the Main Menu screen

1. Press ( ) Power button to turn the camera on.

2. Set the Mode switch to ( ) Review mode.

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

4. Press or to highlight an option.

5. Press to enter the submenu of the highlighted option.

6. Press or to toggle between the options.

7. Press the OK button to select an option.

To exit the menu

• Press until Exit is highlighted, then press to return to review mode. OR

• Press the MENU button again.

Delete

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MAIN MENU

Delete One

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DELETING YOUR FILES

Delete One

Once a file is deleted, it cannot be recovered.

1. In the ( ) Review mode, press or until the picture or video clip that you want to delete is displayed on the LCD.

2. Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu in Review mode.

3. When Delete is highlighted, press to enter the Delete submenu.

4. When Delete One is highlighted, press to enter its submenu.

5. The next screen will read “THIS FILE?” Press or to highlight No or Yes.

6. Press OK to select.

• If No is selected, no change will be made, and you will return to the Main Menu.

• If Yes is selected, the LCD shows “deleting …” for a few seconds, then the selected file

will be deleted and the next picture or video clip will be displayed.

Delete All

Once the files are deleted, it cannot be recovered.

1. Press the MENU button to enter Main Menu in Review mode.

2. When Delete is highlighted, press to enter the Delete submenu.

3. Press until Delete All is highlighted.

4. Press to enter its submenu.

5. The next screen will read “ALL FILES?” Press or to highlight No or Yes.

6. Press OK to select.

• If No is selected, no change will be made, and you will return to the Main Menu.

• If Yes is selected, all the stored files will be deleted. The LCD shows “deleting …” for a

few seconds, then shows “No Files”. Slide the Mode switch to ( ) Camera mode to take pictures or video clips.

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REVIEWING YOUR FILES

USING THUMBNAIL MODE

How to use thumbnail view:

1. Press the MENU button in the ( ) Review Mode.

2. Press until Thumbnail is highlighted.

3. Press to have 4 thumbnail pictures or video clips appear at once on the LCD display.

4. Press , , or to highlight a picture or video clip.

5. Press the OK button to view the picture or video clip in original size on one screen.

SETTING THE LCD BRIGHTNESS

You can set the brightness of the LCD to make it brighter or darker depending on the light settings.

1. Set the Mode Switch to ( ) or ( ).

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

3. Press until ( ) Brightness is highlighted.

4. Press to display the Brightness bar on the LCD.

5. Press or to set choose the brightness setting.

• The brightness level will be displayed on the LCD.

6. Press the OK button to select.

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CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS

USING THE SETUP MENU

Entering setup menu

1. Press ( ) Power to turn the camera on.

2. Set the Mode Switch to ( ) camera mode.

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

4. Press until Setup is highlighted.

5. Press to enter the Setup submenu.

6. Press or to highlight the option you wish to customize.

7. Press to change the setting.

To exit the setup menu:

• Press until ( ) Main Menu is highlighted, then press to return to the Main Menu.

• Press the MENU button to exit and to return to picture taking mode.

Default

Format

Main Menu

SETUP

Format

Time-out! 60S

TV! PAL

PlayLogo! Off

Language

SETUP

Language

Deutsch

Italiano

Language

NTSC PAL

On Off

15S 30S 60S 90S None

This operation will delete all images

! No

! Yes

Exit

MAIN MENU

Brightness

Setup

MAIN MENU

–

Mode

Size

Quality

Flash

MAIN MENU

English

Français

Español

CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS

SETUP MENU AND FEATURES

Setup Setting Options Description

Time-out 15, 30, 60, 90 This feature automatically turns the camera off when it

is idle.

None Deactivates the automatic power off option.

TV NTSC, PAL Select the correct setting according to your

geographical region.

Play Logo Off, On Turns the start up animation on or off.

Language , Sets the language in your camera.

English, Français, Español, Deutsch, Italiano,

Default Sets all camera settings to the factory default.

Format Formats the internal memory or the memory card by

deleting all files.

SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME

Notes: The default setting is 60 seconds to conserve battery power.

How to set auto off time:

1. Slide the mode switch to ( ) Camera mode.

2. Press the MENU button to enter main menu.

3. Press until Setup is highlighted.

4. Press to enter Setup menu.

5. Press until Timeout is highlighted.

6. Press to change the auto off setting through 15, 30, 60, 90 seconds and None.

7. Press the MENU button to exit.

Brightness

Setup

MAIN MENU

–

Time-out! 60S

TV! PA L

PlayLogo! Off

Language

SETUP

CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS

PLAY LOGO

How to turn on or off logo-playing:

1. Slide the mode switch to ( ) Camera mode.

2. Press the MENU button to enter main menu.

3. Press until Setup is highlighted.

4. Press to enter Setup menu.

5. Press until PlayLogo is highlighted.

6. Press to turn the start up animation Off or On.

7. Press the MENU button to exit.

When PlayLogo feature is turned on, Concord logo will be seen when the camera is turned on by pressing ( ) Power button.

SETTING THE LANGUAGE

How to set the Language:

1. Slide the mode switch to ( ) Camera mode.

2. Press the MENU button to enter main menu.

3. Press until Setup is highlighted.

4. Press to enter submenu.

5. Press until Language is highlighted.

6. Press to enter submenu.

7. Press or to highlight the desired language.

8. Press the OK button to select.

9. Press or to select No or Yes.

10.Press the OK button to select

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

• If you select Yes, the camera will return to the Setup menu and all menu screens will be

displayed in the new language.

11. Press the MENU button to exit.

Brightness

Setup

MAIN MENU

–

Time-out! 60S

TV! PA L

PlayLogo! Off

Language

SETUP

Brightness

Setup

MAIN MENU

–

Time-out! 60S

TV! PA L

PlayLogo! Off

Language

SETUP

Language

English

Français

Español

CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS

FORMATTING THE INTERNAL MEMORY AND MEMORY CARD

CAUTION:

How to format internal memory or memory card:

1. Set the Mode Switch to the ( ) Camera mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Press until Setup is highlighted.

4. Press to enter the submenu.

5. Press until Format is highlighted.

6. Press to enter format submenu.

7. Press or to select No or Yes.

8. Press the OK button to select

9. Press the MENU button to exit.

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.

1. Formatting deletes all pictures and video clips from the internal memory or memory card.

2. Removing a 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.

Brightness

Setup

MAIN MENU

–

Default

Format

Main Menu

SETUP

Format

This operation will delete all images

! No

! Ye s

CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS

TO RESTORE THE DEFAULT SETTINGS

1. In the Setup menu, press until Default is highlighted.

2. Press to restore the default settings. Please refer to the table below for the default settings.

OPTION DEFAULT STATUS

Size 1600 x 1200

Quality Fine

EV 0

White Balance AWB (Auto White Balance)

Brightness 3

Time-out 60 sec

TV NTSC (North and South America, Japan), PAL (Europe, Asia)

Play Logo Off

Language English

–

INSTALLATION GUIDE

COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows

• 300MHz Pentium II or better (450MHz Pentium II processor or equivalent is recommended).

• Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home / Professional/Media Center.

• 570MB free hard disk space (include extra 30MB for Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 and 65MB for Microsoft DirectX 9.0) (770MB free hard disk space is recommended).

• 64MB of RAM (128MB or more recommended)

• Minimum 800 x 600 display with 16-bit color (1024 x 768 with 24-bit color or better recommended)

• USB Port

• CD-ROM Drive (4x CD-ROM drive is recommended).

Macintosh

• Mac OS 9.0 or higher

• PowerPC CPU with 32 MB (minimum) of RAM

• Minimum 640 x 480 display with thousands of colors (millions of colors recommended).

• Built –in USB Port

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

The installer will automatically detect which software applications need to be installed or if they are not necessary. Please read the installation requirements before proceeding with the installation process.

System Windows Windows Windows Windows Macintosh

98SE Me 2000 XP

Install Camera Driver X

Install DirectX 9 X X

Install ArcSoft X X X X PhotoImpression

Install Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 (To read the User’s Guide)

Camera Driver automatically X X X X detected by the computer (no driver installation required)

Note:

1. The drivers and application software CD-ROM bundled with the camera do not support Mac OS. Mac OS 9 and 10 have inherent support for USB Mass Storage device (no driver needed).

2. An AVI created by the camera will not play on Windows Media Player under Windows 98 SE and Windows 2000 without the installation of an appropriate Motion JPEG CODEC or an upgrade of DirectX to DirectX 8.1b or 9.0.

3. The entire camera package will neither support versions of Windows earlier than Windows 98 Second Edition, nor support Apple Mac OS versions earlier than Mac OS 9.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

IDENTIFYING YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM

Windows

1. Right click the My Computer icon on your desktop, and go to Properties.

2. The System Properties Box will appear. The information about your computer is listed under the system area.

3. Confirm that your computer is running one of the following operating systems and proceed to the page in the chart for installation instructions:

System Proceed to page

Windows 98 SE Page 32

Windows 2000 Page 34

Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Page 35

4. Press OK to close the window

If the My Computer icon is not on your desktop, click Control Panel icon from the Start Menu and double click on the System icon to open the System Property Box.

USING THE INSTALLER SPLASH SCREEN

The installer will automatically detect which software applications need to be installed or if they are not necessary. This will be indicated by the buttons on the splash screen that appear when the CD-ROM is inserted into the computer:

Option Description

Camera Drivers The camera drivers enable the camera to transfer pictures and

video clips to the computer with the provided Mini-USB cable.

Microsoft DirectX 9 DirectX 9 enables the movie applications on your computer to

playback video clips that are captured with the camera.

ArcSoft Software This software bundle contains ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000

which enables you to edit and enhance pictures.

Adobe Acrobat Adobe Acrobat Reader enables you to view the electronic version Reader 5 of the User’s Guide.

User’s Guide Direct link to the electronic version of the User’s Guide. The

User’s Guide be displayed in the language that was selected when the CD-ROM was first inserted. (All User’s Guides are saved in PDF format.)

Concord Support Direct link to our camera support website. Please establish an Website internet connection before clicking on the link.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

FLOW DIAGRAM FOR SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

To transfer the pictures and video clips from the memory card or the cameras internal memory the camera must be connected to a computer with the provided USB cable. Additional setup maybe required by some operating systems before connecting the camera to the computer for the first time.

Identifying your operating system

Windows 98SE Windows 2000 Windows ME/XP

Installing camera driver Installing DirectX 9

p.32 p.34

Installing ArcSoft PhotoImpression p.35

Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 (if needed) p.37

Connecting the camera to the computer p.39

Downloading pictures and video clips onto the computer p.39

Disconnecting the camera from the computer p.40

INSTALLATION GUIDE

INSTALLING THE DRIVER AND DIRECTX 9 – WINDOWS 98 SE

NOTE:

• Do not connect the camera to your computer before the camera drivers and Microsoft DirectX 9.0 installation is completed.

• The installation Windows messages displayed on the computer screen may vary due to the different operating systems, but the installation procedures should be the same to each another.

Step 1 Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer.

Step 2 Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows is running.

Step 3 Close any other applications or software you may be running.

Step 4 Insert the CD-ROM included in your camera’s packaging into your computer’s

CD-ROM Drive. NOTE: If the installer does not start automatically within 30 seconds after the

CD-ROM has been inserted, click on "My Computer" either on the Desktop or in the Start Menu and locate the CD-ROM Drive. Double click on the CDROM Drive icon for installation.

Step 5 Select the language. Click [OK].

Step 6 The installation screen will appear.

Click on Install Camera Drivers.

Step 7 Click [Next >].

Step 8 The next dialog will prompt you to select the

components that will be installed. The files will be saved in the Concord Eye-Q 2040 directory automatically. OR You may change the default folder by clicking [Browse…] and selecting a different folder in your computer.

Click [Next>].

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Step 9 Click [Install].

Step 10 Install progress bar.

Step 11 The next screen will begin the DirectX setup.

Click on "I accept the agreement" to go on the installation, then click [Next >].

Step 12 Click [Next >].

Step 13 Click [Finish].

Your computer will automatically reboot.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

INSTALLING DIRECTX 9 – WINDOWS 2000

Step 1 Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer.

Step 2 Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows is running.

Step 3 Close any other applications or software you may be running.

Step 4 Insert the CD-ROM included in your camera’s packaging into your computer’s

CD-ROM Drive. NOTE: If the installer does not start automatically within 30 seconds after the

CD-ROM has been inserted, click on "My Computer" either on the Desktop or in the Start Menu and locate the CD-ROM Drive. Double click on the CDROM Drive icon for installation.

Step 5 Select the language. Click [OK].

Step 6 The installation screen will appear.

Click on Install Microsoft DirectX 9.0.

Step 7 The next screen will begin the DirectX setup.

Click [Next >].

Step 8 Click [Next >].

Step 9 Click [Finish].

Your computer will automatically reboot.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

INSTALLING ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION – ALL WINDOWS USERS

Step 1 Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer.

Step 2 Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows is running.

Step 3 Close any other applications or software you may be running.

Step 4 Insert the CD-ROM included in your camera’s packaging into your computer’s

CD-ROM Drive. NOTE: If the installer does not start automatically within 1 minute after the

CD-ROM has been inserted, click on Start, select My Computer and locate the CD-ROM Drive. Double click on the CD-ROM Drive icon to show its contents.

Step 5 Select the language. Click [OK].

Step 6 The installation screen will appear

Click on Install PhotoImpression 2000.

Step 7 Click [Next >].

Step 8 Click [Yes].

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Step 9 Click [Next >].

Step 10 Make sure the application is checked and then

click [Next >].

Step 11 Click [Next >].

Step 12 The screen will show the status of the

installation.

Step 13 Win 98SE

Click [Finish]. The screen will automatically reboot.

Win 2000/ME/XP Click [Finish].

INSTALLATION GUIDE

INSTALLING ADOBE ACROBAT READER 5 – ALL WINDOWS USERS (OPTIONAL)

Step 1 Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer.

Step 2 Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows is running.

Step 3 Close any other applications or software you may be running.

Step 4 Insert the CD-ROM included in your camera’s packaging into your computer’s

CD-ROM Drive. NOTE: If the installer does not start automatically within 1 minute after the

CD-ROM has been inserted, click on Start, select My Computer and locate the CD-ROM Drive. Double click on the CD-ROM Drive icon to show its contents.

Step 5 Select the language. Click [OK].

Step 6 The installation screen will appear, Click

on Install Adobe Acrobat Reader 5

Step 7 Status bar.

Step 8 Click [Next >].

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Step 9 The files will be saved into C:\Program

Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5 automatically. OR You may change the default folder by clicking

[Browse…] and selecting a different folder in your computer.

Click [Next >].

Step 10 Installation progress.

Step 11 Click [OK >].

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER

CONNECTING THE CAMERA

CONNECTING THE CAMERATT

O THE COMPUTER

Note for Windows 98SE/2000 users: Do not connect the camera to your computer before

the camera drivers and Microsoft DirectX 9.0 installation is completed.

1. Power the camera on.

2. Connect the camera to the computer with the Mini-USB cable provided.

• Plug the larger end of the Mini-USB cable into your PC’s USB

port. (Please refer to your computer’s documentation for more information on the location of the USB port.)

• Plug the small end of the Mini-USB cable into the USB port

located on the side of the camera.

DOWNLOADING PICTURES AND VIDEO CLIPS ONTO YOUR COMPUTER

Caution: Do not insert or remove the memory card when the camera is connected to the

computer.

FOR WINDOWS USERS

1. Connect the camera to the computer.

2. Double-click on My Computer.

3. Double-click Removable Disk.

4. Double-click DCIM.

5. Double-click 100_2040.

• The stored pictures (JPG) and video clips (AVI) stored in the internal memory or the

memory card will be displayed.

6. Click and drag the files into a directory in your computer to save them.

•To select all files, click Edit > Select all.

FOR MACINTOSH USERS

1. Connect the camera to the computer.

• After a few moments, the external hard drive will appear on the desktop.

2. Double-click the "untitled" removable drive that is on your desktop.

3. Double-click DCIM.

4. Double-click 100_2040.

• The stored pictures (JPG) and video clips (AVI) stored in the internal memory or the

memory card will be displayed.

5. Drag and drop the image you want to save in the computer.

•To select all files, click Edit > Select all.

Note: You may also transfer the stored pictures and video clips on your memory card onto your computer by using a memory card reader (sold separately.)

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER

USING ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION

1. Connect the camera to the computer.

2. Launch ArcSoft PhotoImpression software by clicking on StartPrograms-ArcSoft Camera Suite and choosing PhotoImpression from the application list on your screen.

3. When the Application opens, click on the [Camera/Scanner] button. (a)

4. Click on the drop-down list under Select Source and choose Concord Camera. (b)

5. Click on the Camera/ Scanner Icon. (c)

•Asecond window will appear

showing the contents (pictures) in the memory card, and options on how to handle them. (d)

6. Select the picture you would like to view, edit or save by clicking on it. The selected image will be highlighted by a border. You may also click on Select All (f) to choose all pictures.

7. Click on Get Photos (e).

8. The pictures will then be added to your album at the bottom of the application (g). To access these, click CLOSE on the Camera Controls windows. Double click on the thumbnail to open.

9. You may now edit, save, print or further enhance your pictures using the buttons on the left hand side of the screen. Please refer to ArcSoft's Software help section for a tutorial on all the features PhotoImpression offers.

UNPLUGGING YOUR CAMERA FROM THE COMPUTER

Windows98SE:

1. Double-click on My Computer

2. Right-click on Removable Disk to display the menu.

3. Click on Eject in the menu.

4. Unplug the Mini-USB from the camera.

Windows ME/2000/XP:

1. Turn the camera off.

2. Click once on the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon on the right hand side of your task bar. (fig.1.1)

3. Select “Stop Concord Eye-Q 2040 USB Mass Storage Device”

4. Click [OK] in the “Safe to Remove Hardware” prompt.

5. Unplug the Mini-USB from the camera. (fig.1.2)

fig.1.1

fig.1.2

TV MODE

CHANGING TV MODE SETTING

The camera allows you to view individual files and record clips on the television. To begin, check your television documentation to determine what video standard you should set your camera to either NTSC or PAL.

How to change the TV Mode setting:

1. Slide the Mode Switch to ( ).

2. Press the MENU button to view the ( ) Main Menu.

3. Press until Setup is highlighted.

4. Press to enter the Setup menu.

5. In the Setup menu press until TV is highlighted

6. Press to change the setting to NTSC or PAL.

7. Press the MENU button to exit.

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE TV

Connections

1. Connect the TV-Out cable into the jack marked VIDEO or VIDEO IN on your television.

2. Turn on your television.

3. Set the television to video mode according to the instructions in the owner’s manual. (This is usually channel 3, 4 or AV).

4. Turn the camera on by pressing the ( ) Power button.

5. Connect the other end of the cable into the VIDEO port located in the cable connection panel. (fig.1.1)

Using the TV as a Live Viewfinder:

1. Connect the camera to the TV.

2. Turn the camera on.

3. Slide the Mode Switch to ( ) Review mode.

4. The TV will become a live viewfinder.

Note: You may record your TV Mode session by using your VCR. Please refer to your VCR documentation to learn more about recording.

fig.1.1

Brightness

Setup

MAIN MENU

–

Time-out! 60S

TV! NTSC

PlayLogo! Off

Language

SETUP

Time-out! 60S

TV! PA L

PlayLogo! Off

Language

SETUP

TV MODE / ERROR MESSAGES

Reviewing pictures on your TV

1. Slide the Mode Switch to ( ) Review mode.

2. Press or to scroll through the saved pictures and video clips.

Viewing video clips When an AVI file is displayed on the TV, press the OK button to view.

Note: To customize your camera settings and to view more options, press the MENU

button to display the Menu on the TV screen. The TV menu will display the same menu as that shown on the LCD of the camera.

ERROR MESSAGES

Error Messages on the LCD indicate if the memory is full or if there is a problem with the memory.

Note: If the internal memory or the memory card is corrupted, the LCD will read ERROR! The memory needs to be formatted. Please format all files to continue. (P.27)

Memory Full

1. Insert a memory card with 8MB or greater memory. Or

2. Replace the memory card with a new one. Or

3. Download the pictures/video clips onto your computer. Or

4. Delete some pictures/ video clips.

Error

Format the memory (p.27)

MEMORY FULL

ERROR!

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Battery is not installed correctly.

Battery is dead or weak. Battery compartment door was not

closed correctly. The camera needs to be reset.

The battery is drained of power.

The Auto time off setting is too short.

Poor Lighting.

Lens is dirty.

Subject too close.

Subject is too close.

The flash is not needed.

Lighting condition is too bright. The subject is too far away for the

flash to be affective.

Flash is not on. The subject is in front of a bright

light. Lighting condition is too dark.

SYMPTOM

Cannot turn on the camera.

The camera buttons do not work.

The camera turns off during usage.

Picture/Video clip has poor image quality.

Flash picture taken is too light.

Flash Picture taken is too dark.

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Install battery correctly using the direction indicator inside the battery compartment.

Replace battery. Close the battery compartment

properly. Open and close the

battery/memory card door. Replace the battery with a new

one. Your camera comes with an Auto

Time Off setting, so if the camera is inactive for a certain amount of time, it powers off to conserve battery power. Please refer to the Time-Out section on to set your time limit.

Increase the lighting in the surrounding area when taking web camera/picture and video clips.

Clean the lens with a soft cloth. See the Camera Maintenance section.

Stand at least 3.9 ft. (1.2m) away from the subject.

Move the subject further away from the camera.

Change the camera setting to Auto Flash.

Decrease exposure compensation. Move the subject closer to the

camera, or move the camera closer to the subject.

Turn the flash On. Change the subject’s position.

Increase the exposure compensation.

CAMERA DOES NOT WORK

PICTURES/VIDEO CLIPS

TAKING PICTURES

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE

There was insufficient flash for the picture and the flash did not fire. This happens when the camera is set to Auto Flash.

Camera’s flash has been turned off.

Flash did not charge.

Subject or camera was moved as the picture was taken.

White balance is not set properly.

Memory is full.

Camera is not set in picture/video clip taking mode.

Power is off. Camera is in Auto Power off mode. The SD card is locked or write

protected.

Viewfinder is dirty.

Something was blocking the lens when taking the picture.

The picture was not centered correctly in the viewfinder.

The battery level is low and the camera does not have sufficient power to complete picture capture.

The camera is not turned on. The camera is processing a

picture; the ready LED light is still blinking.

SYMPTOM

Flash did not work.

Picture taken is blurry.

There is something wrong with the color of your photographs.

Cannot take a picture or a video clip.

Cannot take a picture or a video clip when using an SD memory card.

Picture is blurred when looking through the viewfinder.

Part of the picture/video clip is missing.

Camera is not responding during picture capture.

The shutter button does not work.

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

This is normal as your cameras electronic light sensor is programmed to only fire the flash when needed.

Turn the flash to Auto flash.

Verify that the Ready LED has stopped blinking before taking a picture.

Hold camera steady until picture is taken.

Reset the white balance feature to Auto, or for the specific lighting in the surrounding area.

Delete all pictures and continue shooting.

Download the stored files to your PC and delete the files from the camera internal memory or memory card.

Insert a memory card with sufficient memory available.

Set the camera to the proper mode for recording video clips, or taking photographs.

Turn the power on.

Remove the SD card from the card slot and slide the lock switch to unlock.

Clean the viewfinder with a soft cloth or cotton swab. See the Camera maintenance section.

Keep hands, fingers, etc. away from the lens when taking a picture.

Leave space around the subject when centering the picture in the viewfinder.

Replace battery.

Turn the camera on. Wait until the light stops blinking

before attempting to take another picture.

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Protective plastic film still in place on the camera.

The LCD brightness level is set too low.

Protective plastic film still in place on the camera.

LCD is turned off.

The battery level is low.

Video playback files are missing.

The operating system may not be allocating adequate resources to download the pictures.

The Mini-USB cable is not plugged into the camera.

The Mini-USB cable is not plugged into the computer.

The computer is not powered On. The Software is not installed on the

computer.

Software is not fully or correctly installed on the computer.

The card may not be SD certified.

The card maybe corrupt.

No card is inserted in the camera.

SYMPTOM

The LCD display is dark.

The LCD screen looks milky and/or scratched.

The LCD is not displaying anything.

Cannot playback stored video clips on the computer.

Camera is not responding during picture download to the PC.

Cannot transfer pictures to the computer. The New Hardware Wizard cannot locate drivers. (Windows 98SE)

The camera does not recognize your SD Card.

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Make sure the protective plastic film covering the LCD during shipment has been removed.

Increase the brightness level on your LCD to meet your personal needs.

Make sure the protective plastic film covering the LCD during shipment has been removed.

Turn the LCD on by pressing ( ).

Replace the battery.

Install Microsoft DirectX 9.

Check that the Mini-USB cable is plugged into the camera.

Check that the USB cable is plugged into the computer.

Turn your computer On. Disconnect the Mini-USB cable

from the camera and the computer. Install the camera software and drivers.

Disconnect the Mini-USB cable from the camera and the computer. Uninstall the software: StartSettings-Control PanelAdd/Remove Programs. Re-install the camera drivers.

Purchase a certified SD card.

Reformat the card. Caution: Formatting erases all pictures on the card.

Insert a card into the card slot.

LCD

VIEWING VIDEO CLIPS ON THE COMPUTER

INSTALLING SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS

SD/MMC CARDS

GETTING HELP

You can get help from our troubleshooting section, FAQ on our website or by contacting a customer support representative.

Troubleshooting Section

If you need help with your camera, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual.

Website Customer Support/FAQ

Please visit our customer support website at: www.support.concord-camera.com to view the FAQ section. Most support issues are answered in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section.

Customer Support Before You E-mail or Call us

If you have questions concerning the operation of the camera or software installation, you can speak to or e-mail a customer service representative. Please have the following information available:

Computer Information:

Operating System Processor Speed (MHz) Computer Make and Model Amount of memory Exact Error message received CD-ROM Part Number

For Camera Support please contact:

Toll Free in the US and Canada:

• (866) 522-6372 Monday – Friday 8:00am – 8:00pm Saturday: 9am – 5pm Sunday: 12pm – 4pm Web: www.concord-camera.com Email: support@concord-camera.com

Toll Free in Europe:

• UK: 0800-1696482

• Spain: 900-973195

• Germany: 0800-1800563

• Italy: 800-781883

• France: 0800-917599

Toll:

• +31-53-4829779

Monday – Friday 09:00 – 18:00 Saturday & Sunday: closed (Central European Time) Email: support@concord-camera.com

For ArcSoft Technical Support, please contact:

In the USA and Canada:

ArcSoft, Inc. 46601 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538 Monday – Friday 8:30AM - 5:30PM (PST) Tel: (510) 440-9901 Fax: (510) 440-1270 Web: www.arcsoft.com E-mail: support@arcsoft.com

In Europe:

Arcsoft, Inc. Unit, Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland Tel: +353 (0) 61 702087 Fax: +353 (0) 61 702001 E-mail: europe@arcsoft.com

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

CAMERA

SPECIFICA

TIONS

Sensor 2.0 Megapixels (1600 x 1200 resolution), CMOS sensor

Image Resolution 1600 x 1200 2 Megapixels

1280 x 960 1.2 Megapixels

640 x 480 VGA

Lens 9.9 mm f/3.2 glass lens, 5 elements in 5 groups (equivalent to 48mm lens on

35mm format)

Zoom 4x Digital Zoom in 0.2 steps

Focusing Range Focus free, 1.2m to infinity

Exposure Auto exposure and auto white balance

Internal Memory 7 MB Flash

Storage Capacity / 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480

Fine 9 images 21 images 42 images

Normal 14 images 33 images 63 images

Economy 47 images 111 images 178 images

Removable Storage SD/MMC card slot

Output File Format JPEG compression, AVI

Viewfinder Optical reversed Galilean type with 85% coverage and 0.45 X magnification

Self-Timer Approximately 10 seconds with blinking red LED

Flash Unit Auto-flash / Flash-off / Always-Flash, 2.5 maximum distance

Power Source 2x AA Batteries

Connectivity USB 1.1 connection direct to PC or Mac

SD/MMC connection to SD card reader Video connection direct to TV (NTSC/PAL)

System Compatibility Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP and Mac OS 9 and higher

Video Clips QVGA resolution, 15fps, AVI format

Dimensions 123mm x 61mm x 34mm

PC Software ArcSoft PhotoImpression

Accessories CD-ROM for Windows:

– Camera Drivers – Microsoft DirectX – ArcSoft PhotoImpression – Adobe Acrobat 5

– Multilingual User’s Guide in PDF format Multilingual User’s Guide Multilingual Quick Start Guide, Mini-USB Cable, TV Cable Wrist Strap Pouch 2x AA Alkaline Batteries

Resolution

Quality

Internal Memory (Approx. with 7MB of memory)

SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE

SAFETY

TIPS

AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the camera body:

1. Please use a soft dry cloth to clean the camera.

Cleaning the lens, viewfinder and LCD:

1. Blow off dirt or dust with a blower or canned air.

2. Gently wipe the lens, viewfinder and/or LCD with a micro-fiber cloth.

3. To remove dirt or residue, moisten the cloth with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens, viewfinder and/or LCD.

CAUTION: Do not apply the fluid directly onto the lens, viewfinder or LCD.

Safety Tips

Precautions for the camera:

• Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may cause a fire or electric shock or severe damage to the camera.

• Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals.

• When taking photographs, never point the lens of the camera directly into very strong light.

• Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases as this could increase the risk of explosion.

• For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent accidents.

• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Do not use outdoors when it is raining or snowing.

• Should any form of liquid enter the camera, do not use it. Switch the camera off, and then remove the battery. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.

• Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points e.g. card slot and battery chamber. This may cause a fire or electric shock.

• Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk of electric shock.

• Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the camera may malfunction and require the user to reset the camera.

• Under the environment with electrical fast transients (EFT), the camera may loss function and require user to reset the camera.

• Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.

• Please avoid using the camera in high or low temperature. Operation temperature range 32ºF - 104ºF (0ºC - 40ºC).

• It is normal that the temperature of the camera body rises after being in use for a long period.

• Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures such as in a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places with extreme variances in temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera's internal components and could cause a fire.

• Always use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area.

SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE

Precautions for battery:

• Use 2 x AA battery only.

• Dispose of the battery in a manner that complies with applicable laws.

• Leakage, overheating, or burst battery could result in fire or injury.

• Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire.

• Do not use old battery with new ones, or mix brands of battery.

• Ensure the battery are positioned correctly with regard to polarity (+/-).

• Allowing dust to accumulate in the camera over a long period is hazardous and in extreme circumstances may cause a fire. It is best to clean your camera prior to seasonal periods of high humidity.

• Battery may lose power if kept inside the camera for a long time without using. Please remove the battery while the camera is not in use.

• Do not use manganese battery as they cannot supply sufficient power to support the camera's operations. Battery may not work normally under 32ºF (0ºC).

Precautions for Memory Cards:

• In the event of malfunction or damage, it is possible that data may be lost. Concord Camera is not responsible in any way for such data loss.

• Do not touch the terminals with hands or metal objects.

• Keep dust, water and foreign objects away from the terminal section.

•Avoid heat, liquid and direct sunlight when using and for storage.

• Do not open the battery/memory card door or remove the Memory Card while data is being read or written.

• Do not dismantle or modify.

• The recorded data may be lost if the card is affected by strong static electricity or electrical shock, or during card repair or malfunction.

• When using Memory Cards do not change the attributes (read-only, etc.) of the files (pictures (JPEG) or video clips (AVI) on the card. Doing so may prevent the camera from working properly when deleting, etc.

• Do not change the file names or the directory name of the pictures or video clips using a computer or save files other than pictures or video clips taken by this camera onto the SD memory card. Pictures or video clips that have been edited or added to the SD memory card with the computer may not play back and it may cause the camera to malfunction.

• The SD Memory Card includes a write-protect switch. Sliding this switch downward prevents data from being written to the card and pictures and video clips saved on the card are protected. Please note that pictures and video clips cannot be taken or deleted when the write-protect switch is on.

• When using a large-capacity card, writing, reading and deletion may take some time.

• Do not store the card in places with high humidity, dusty places or where static electricity or electromagnetic fields are likely to occur.

• Images stored in the memory card may be ruined or damaged if you turn off the camera while it is in process of reading, writing or formatting etc.

• SD and MMC cards are delicate electronic devices. Please do not bend or drop them

• Please do not place the card in or near to an environment of strong electronic or magnetic fields such as loud speakers or TV receivers.

• Please keep the card in its bag or case when not in use.

• It's normal that the card is warm after use.

• Please make sure you switch off the camera before you remove the card.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

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FCC INFORMATION

FCC WARNING: This equipment meets the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of FCC rules. Only the cable supplied with the camera should be used. Operation with other cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception and could void the user’s authorization to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Tested to comply

with FCC standards

for HOME OR OFFICE USE

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

USER INFORMATION NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

VCCI INFORMATION

This is a Class B product, to be used in a domestic environment, based on the Technical Requirement of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) from Information Technology Equipment. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Please install and use the equipment according to this instruction manual.

- This product is in conformity with Directive 89/336/EEC.

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