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Concord Camera 5040 User Manual

User’s Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CAMERA OVERVIEW
System Requirements ...................................................................................................................................3
Safety Information ..........................................................................................................................................3
FCC Compliance and Advisory .....................................................................................................................4
Camera Components ....................................................................................................................................6
PREPARING THE CAMERA
Charging the Batteries ..................................................................................................................................7
Installing the Batteries ....................................................................................................................................7
Turning the Power On / Off ............................................................................................................................8
Setting the Date and Time .............................................................................................................................9
Setting the Camera Mode ..............................................................................................................................9
Information Displayed on the LCD ...............................................................................................................10
Operating the Multi-controller .......................................................................................................................11
Using the MENU ..........................................................................................................................................11
Setting Date Printing ....................................................................................................................................13
Setting the Language ...................................................................................................................................13
TAKING PICTURES
Basic Still Image Shooting ..........................................................................................................................14
Using the Digital Zoom ...............................................................................................................................14
Taking Pictures in Macro Mode ....................................................................................................................15
Setting the Image Quality and Resolution ...................................................................................................15
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer ..............................................................................................................16
Setting the Exposure ....................................................................................................................................16
Setting the White Balance ............................................................................................................................16
TAKING VIDEO CLIPS ...................................................................................................................................17
TAKING AUDIO CLIPS ...................................................................................................................................17
REVIEWING THE STORED FILES
Reviewing Files ............................................................................................................................................18
Magnifying Pictures ......................................................................................................................................18
Viewing Files in Thumbnail Mode ................................................................................................................18
Protecting Files ............................................................................................................................................18
Deleting Files ...............................................................................................................................................19
Running Slide Show ....................................................................................................................................20
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Copying Files ...............................................................................................................................................20
Formatting Internal or SD Card Memory ......................................................................................................20
SETTING FILE NUMBER & PRINTING ORDER
About File Number and Folder Capacity ....................................................................................................21
Setting File Number .....................................................................................................................................21
Selecting Pictures for Printing .....................................................................................................................22
Setting USB Mode .......................................................................................................................................22
Printing Pictures Directly ………………… ....................................................................................................23
MAKING CONNECTIONS
Viewing Files on Your TV .............................................................................................................................25
Downloading Files onto Your Computer ......................................................................................................25
Downloading by Using an SD Card Reader ...........................................................................................25
Downloading by Using with the USB Cable ...........................................................................................26
INSTALLING SOFTWARE (WINDOWS)
Using the Splash Screen .............................................................................................................................27
Installing the Camera Driver .......................................................................................................................28
Installing Windows Media Player 9 ..............................................................................................................29
Installing Arcsoft Photoimpression 2000 ......................................................................................................31
Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 6 ..............................................................................................................34
Using the Arcsoft Photoimpression ..............................................................................................................37
APPENDIX
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................38
Specifications ...............................................................................................................................................39
Getting Help .................................................................................................................................................40
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CAMERA OVERVIEW

CAMERA OVERVIEW

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows:
• PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 300 MHz
• Windows 98 SE (Second Edition)/2000/ME/XP
• Minimum 128 MB RAM
• USB port
• CD-ROM drive
• 1024 x 768 monitor, 24-bit color (true color)
Macintosh:
• Power Mac G3 or later
• Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 and OS X
• Minimum 64 MB RAM
• USB port
• CD-ROM drive
• 640 x 480 monitor with thousands of color (millions of color recommended)
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

SAFETY INFORMATION

• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
• Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources that could damage your eyesight.
• Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any way. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by authorized service providers.
• Do not fire the flash too close to the eyes of animals or people, especially for young children. Eye damage may result. In particular, remain at least one meter away from infants when using flash.
• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the camera with wet hands. Never use the camera in the rain or snow. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock.
• Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals to prevent accidents or damage to the camera.
• If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from the camera, turn the power off immediately. Take the camera to the nearest authorized service center for repair. Never attempt to repair the camera on your own.
• Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.
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CAMERA OVERVIEW

FCC COMPLIANCE AND ADVISORY

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1.) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unsatisfactory operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B peripheral, 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 communication. 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 off and on, 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 to 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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. When shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or when specified additional components or accessories have elsewhere been designated to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulations.
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CAMERA OVERVIEW

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Please contact your dealer immediately if any of the items below are missing or damaged.
Camera USB Cable TV out cable
Soft Case Battery Charger 2x AAA Rechargeable Batteries
Software Installation Wrist Strap Quick Start Guide CD-ROM (including multilingual User’s Guide)
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CAMERA COMPONENTS

CAMERA OVERVIEW
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1. Strap mount
2. Flash
3. Lens
4. Self-timer lamp
5. Power button
6. Operation lamp
7. LCD screen
8. Camera mode button
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9. MENU button
10. Multi-controller
- Push upward (
- Push downward ( ) = Set Self-Timer / Move cursor down
- Push to right ( ) = Zoom in / Move cursor to right
- Push to left ( ) = Zoom out / Move cursor to left
- Press down = SET
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) = Set Flash mode / Move cursor up
11. Macro switch
12. USB port
13. TV OUT terminal
14. Shutter button
15. Microphone
16. SD Card/Battery Cover
17. Tripod Socket
18. Speaker
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PREPARING THE CAMERA

PREPARING THE CAMERA

CHARGING THE BATTERIES

The supplied battery charger can charge up to two pieces of AAA and or AA size batteries.
1. Insert the supplied rechargeable batteries into the charger with its (+) and (-) ends matching the polarity indication engraved inside the charger.
2. Plug the charger into a standard AC power outlet. The green indicators will light up.
3. It will take around 25 hours for the batteries to be fully charged. When the batteries are fully charged, unplug the charger from AC outlet first, and then remove the batteries.
Note:
1. If the green indicators did not light up, check if the batteries are loaded correctly.
2. It is normal for batteries to become ware while charging.
3. The green indicators will remain on when batteries are fully charged. Judge if the batteries are fully
charged by noting down the charging time.
4. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only Ni-MH / Ni-CD batteries with this charger. Other types of
batteries might burst, causing personal injury and damage.

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

NOTE: The supplied rechargeable batteries are not charged when you receive them. Charge them before
loading them into the camera.
1. Slide the Battery/Memory Card door in the direction of the arrow, and lift it open.
2. Insert two AAA batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the directions indicated inside the battery cover.
3. Close the Battery/Memory Card door.
AAA
AAA
Battery Status Indications
The LCD monitor displays an icon to let you know battery status.
Battery Level
Indicator
When low battery icon is shown on the LCD, recharge the batteries or replace the batteries with new ones.
High
Low
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PREPARING THE CAMERA

INSERTING AN SD CARD

The digital camera is equipped with a 32MB internal memory. If no SD card is inserted in the camera, all pictures/video clips/audio clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal memory. When SD card is inserted in the camera, all files recorded by the camera will be stored on the SD card by using the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) protocol. The DCF protocol is designed to accommodate file and data exchange between digital cameras and other devices. Photos that are taken by a DCF camera can be viewed on DCF-compatible cameras from other manufacturers.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Open the Battery/Memory Card Door.
3. Insert the SD card in the direction as shown in the figure aside.
4. Close the Battery/Memory Card Door.
Note: When the SD card is being written to, read, erased or transmitted to, the green operation lamp located on the left side of the Power button will blink. Do not turn off the camera or open the Battery Memory Card Door while the LED is blinking.
To remove the SD card
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Open the Battery/Memory Card Door.
3. Gently press on the edge of the SD card to release it.
4. Pull the card out and close the Battery/Memory Card door.

TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF

Press and hold the POWER button for more than 1 second to turn the camera on.
To turn off the camera
Press the POWER button to turn off the camera.
Note:
1. The camera will be powered off automatically after being idle for some time. The Auto-Off timing can be changed in Setup menu.
2. If the camera cannot be powered on, the batteries may be drained. Replace or recharge the battery and try again.
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PREPARING THE CAMERA

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

The setting Date/Time screen will pop up when powering the camera on for the first time or when the batteries are removed for an extended time.
1. Press or to select a field to change.
2. Press or to set the values.
3. After the Date and Time is set, press the SET button to confirm the settings and to exit.
To adjust Date/Time or to change Date/Time format:
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press to select the Setup Menu.
3. Press or to select Date & Time then press the SET button or to enter its submenu.
4. Follow steps 1-3 in the above section to set Date, Time and or Date/Time format.
07/25/2004 21:45
MM/DD/YY

SETTING THE CAMERA MODE

Press the MODE button to change camera mode.
The camera mode changes as shown in the following diagram when the MODE button is pressed.
Shooting Mode For shooting still images
Video Mode For shooting video clips.
Voice Mode For recording audio clip.
Review Mode For viewing the recorded images, video clips and or audio clips.
Shooting Mode Video Mode Voice Mode Play Mode
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PREPARING THE CAMERA
INFORMATION DISPLAYED ON THE LCD MONITOR
The LCD displays information such as the camera settings, remaining image capacity and shooting date etc.
Shooting Mode
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Playback Mode
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1 Battery Status 2 White Balance 3 Exposure 4 Shooting Mode 5 Flash Mode 6 Macro Mode 7 Self-Timer 8 Resolution Setting 9 Compression Setting
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10 Memory Type 11 Aperture Value 12 Shutter Speed 13 Number of Recordable Images
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14 Playback Mode 15 Protect 16 Display Image/Total 17 Memory Type 18 Battery Status 19 File Number 20 Shooting Date
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PREPARING THE CAMERA

OPERATING THE MULTI-CONTROLLER

The multi-controller is used to set shooting mode, to move cursor when the camera Menu is shown, and to confirm the selection.
Multi-controller
Push Up (“ ” is named hereafter)
• To set Flash mode in Shooting Mode.
• To move the cursor up when MENU screen is shown.
Push to Right (“ ” is named hereafter)
• To zoom in subjects in shooting mode or to magnify image in review mode.
• To move the cursor to right when MENU screen is shown
• To enter submenu.
Push Down (“ ” is named hereafter)
• To set Self-Timer in Shooting Mode and Video Mode.
• To move the cursor down when MENU screen is shown.
Push to Left (“ ” is named hereafter)
• To zoom out.
• To move the cursor left when MENU screen is shown.
• To set Thumbnail view in Review mode.
Press Down (“SET” is named hereafter)
• To enter submenu.
• To confirm the setting.
ABOUT MENUS AND SETTINGS
Use the menus as shown below to activate the various shooting and reviewing settings.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press or to switch between the REC/Playback Menu and Setup Menu.
3. Press or to select a menu item then press the SET button or to enter its submenu.
4. Press the , , or to select the settings you wish to set then press the SET button.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu window.
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This chart shows the options for each menu settings.
Menu Item Available Setting
Resolution 2592x1944,2048x1536,1280x960, 640x480
Quality Fine / Normal
Shooting Mode Menu
Setup Menu
Playback Mode Menu
Movie Mode REC Menu
Exposure +2/+1.7/+1.3/+1.0/+0.7/+0.3/Auto/-0.3/-0.7/-1.0/-1.3/-
White Balance Auto / Daylight / Shade / Tungsten / Fluorescent
Date Stamp On / Off
Quick View On / Off
Beep On / Off
Power Off Off / 1 min / 2 min
Date & Time Sets the date and time
File NO. Reset On / Off
TV Out NTSC/PAL
Language English / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese /
Format No / Yes
USB Computer/Printer
Protect Single / Lock All / Unlock All
Delete All Single / All
Slide Show Off / 5 sec / 10 sec
Print Order Single / All / Reset
Copy To Card No / Yes
Movie Resolution 640x480,320x240
Quality Fine / Normal
Exposure +2/+1.7/+1.3/+1.0/+0.7/+0.3/Auto/-0.3/-0.7/-1.0/-1.3/-
White Balance Auto / Daylight / Shade / Tungsten / Fluorescent
PREPARING THE CAMERA
1.7/-2.0
Japanese / Korean / German / French / Portuguese / Italian / Spanish / Dutch / Russian
1.7/-2.0
Note: MENU button is disabled in Voice mode.
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