Concord Camera 5330z User Manual
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS WINDOWS
• Windows®98/98 SE/Windows®2000 Prof./ Windows® Me / Windows®XP
• 32 MB RAM
•110MB free memory capacity
• VGA colour monitor
• CD ROM drive
• USB
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
IMac,iBook,G3 blue&white series,G4 series
• MacOS 9.0~10.1.3
• 64 MB RAM or higher
•110MB free memory capacity
• VGA colour monitor
• CD ROM drive
• USB
Thank you for purchasing the Concord Eye-Q-5330z.
Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all
its features.
This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the
EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations.
CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).
Digital Camera
Concord Eye-Q 5330z
Tested To Comply
With FCC
Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Do not remove the ferrite cores form the cables.
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 recieved, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.
This is a descriptive statement warning of the result if the instructions are
ignored or not understood.
WARNING
Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.
• Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/-) reversed.
• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble.
• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, ages or charge levels.
• Follow local regulations for battery disposal.
Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young chil-dren.Keep batteries or
things that could be swallowed away from young children.Contact a doctor immediately if an object
is swallowed.Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if...
• The camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed.
• The product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.
Do not walk while looking at the monitor.
Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside
the camera is touched.
• Do not use the batteries which show wear or damaged.
• Do not expose batteries to fire,high temperature environment,water or moist places.
• Do not store the batteries nearby the metalic products.
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• Never charge alkaline betteries.
• Do not use leaking batteries.If fluid from the batteries in your eyes,immediately rinse eyes with lots
of fresh water and contact the doctor.If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or
clothing,please wash the area smoothly.
• Only use the specified AC adapter within the voltage range described on the adapter unit.An speci-
fication unknown adapter may cause damage.
• Immidiately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use if the camera was
dropped or shocked by an impact in which the interior,especially the flash part is exposed.
• Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes or at vehicle operators.It may cause eyesight injury or
blind or an accident in series.
• Do not use the camera in a humid environment,or operate with wet hands,If any liquid flow into the
camera,immediately remove the power supply(Include batteries and adapter)and discontinue use.
Or it may cause electric shock.
• Do not use the camera near inflammable gases or liquids and use them to clean the camera like
gasoline,benzine,or paint thiner.Or it may cause an explosion or fire.
• Do not just pull on the power cord while unplugging from the outlet on the wall.Hold the adapter
plug unit is recommend.
• Do not damage,twist,modify,heat or place heavy objects on the power cord of the AC adapter.A
damaged power cord may cause damage.
• Do not continue to use if the camera has a odor ,smoke or something strange.Immediately remove
the power supply taking care not to burn yourself.
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CAUTION
The heat of the camera rises with extended periods of use. Use cautionsly when handling the camera
or removing the batteries and compact flash card.
• Do not leave the camera in places subject to extermely high temperatures,like a sealed
vehicle,direct sunlight or other places of high temperature.
• Exposure to high temperature may adversely affect the internal components of the camera.
• Do not cover the AC adapter plug unit with anything when in use.It may cause heat to build up and
distort the camera case or cause fire.
• Always unplug the camera from power supply for safety purposes whwn the camera is not in use
for long periods.
• Allowing dust to accumulate in the camera over a long period is hazardous as extreme circum-
stances may cause a fire.It is best to clean the camera prior to seasonal periods of high humidity.
• Consult your dealer for information on the cost of cleaning your camera.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Check the packing list before you begin. If some parts are missing, contact your
camera dealer or call our customer service hotline listed on the warranty card.
• Concord Eye-Q-5330z zoom camera (x 1)
• AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x 4)
• Video Cable (x 1)
• Hand Strap (x 1)
• Camera Case (x 1)
• Mini-USB Cable (x 1)
• 32 MB CompactFlash Card (x 1)
• Software and Documentation on CD-ROM:
USB Driver Software for Windows ® 98/Windows ® 98 SE / Windows ® 2000 / XP
and Mac OS 9.0~10.1.3
Instruction Manual (PDF) Windows ® /Macintosh
Photo Impression, Video Impression
• Documentation (Printed)
Warranty Card (x 1)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE . . . . . . . . . . .4
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
NAMES OF PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
CAMERA BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
INSIDE THE TERMINAL COVER . . . . . .14
BOTTOM OF BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
DATA PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
VIEWFINDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
QUICK REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
TAKING PICTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
MONITORING THE CAPTURED IMAGES . .20
DELETING IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
PREPARATION
ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP . . . . . . . . . .24
INSERTING THE BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . .25
CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER . . .27
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AUTO POWER OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
USING THE DC
ADAPTER (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . .28
INSERTING/REMOVING THE COMPACT
FLASH (CF) CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
INSERTING THE CF CARD . . . . . . . . . . .29
REMOVING THE CF CARD . . . . . . . . . . .30
TAKING PICTURES
BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE. . . . . . . . .33
THE RECORDING MODE DISPLAY ON THE
LCD MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
THE DISPLAY OF THE CAMERA SETTINGS .36
ADJUSTING THE FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
FOCUS LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
FOCUS DISTANCE IN THE AUTOFOCUS
MODE (Minimum Focus Distance)....................37
THE SUBJECT THAT IS DIFFICULT TO
FOCUS
IN THE AUTOFOCUS MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
WHEN THE SUBJECT IS NOT IN THE
CENTER OF THE FRAME
(Focus Lock Function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
ADJUSTING THE FOCUS DISTANCE . . . .40
CLOSE UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
ADJUSTING THE FOCUS AREA . . . . . . . .43
FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
FLASH RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
SELECTING THE FLASH MODE . . . . . . .45
FLASH LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..46
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
P/A/S/M EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
DIGITAL ZOOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
BURST IMAGE CAPTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
SELF-TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
ISO SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION . . . . . . . . . . ..57
MOVIE CLIP SHOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
MOVIE CLIP PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
MOVIE CLIP SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
VOICE RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
VOICE PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE
SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE . . . .64
THE RECORDING MODE MENU DISPLAY
(LCD Monitor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
RECORDING MODE MENU ITEMS . . . .64
SPECIFYING IMAGE QUALITY MODE . . . . .68
SPECIFYING THE IMAGE SIZE MODE . . . .71
SPECIFYING WHITE BALANCE MODE . . . .73
SPECIFYING THE SHARPNESS MODE . . .75
RESETING TO THE RECORDING MODE DEFAULT
SETTINGS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
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PLAYBACK MODE
SINGLE-FRAME PLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
THE PLAYBACK MODE DISPLAY ON THE
LCD MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
THE IMAGE INFORMATION DISPLAY
IN THE PLAYBACKMODE . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
INDEX PLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
ZOOM PLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
SLIDE SHOW
TO START THE SLIDE SHOW . . . . . . . . .87
TO STOP THE SLIDE SHOW . . . . . . . . . .88
THE SETTING IN THE SLIDE SHOW
MODE MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
DELETING IMAGES
DELETING SELECTED IMAGE . . . . . . . . . . .92
DELETING ALL IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
DELETING FOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD
MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
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SPECIFYING THE PLAYBACK MODE
THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU . . . . . . . . . .101
THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU
(LCD Monitor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU ITEMS AND
EACH SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
SPECIFYING THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH
THE DPOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
SPECIFYING THE IMAGE AND THE
NUMBER TO BE PRINTED . . . . . . . . . .104
SPECIFYING THE INDEX PRINT
SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
TO CANCEL THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH
THE DPOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
FOLDER NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
SELECTED AN FOLDER . . . . . . . . . . . .110
GIVE FOLDER A NEW NAME . . . . . . . . .111
On DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)
FORMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
SETUP
THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY . . . . . .115
THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY ON
THE LCD MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
THE SETUP MODE MENU ITEMS AND
EACH SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
SPECIFYING THE TIME FOR THE AUTO
POWER OFF FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
FORMATTING THE CFCARD . . . . . . . . . . .119
SETTING THE DATE / TIME . . . . . . . . . . . .121
SETTING THE BEEP SOUND . . . . . . . . . . .123
SWITCHING THE VIDEO SIGNAL FROM
THE VIDEO OUTPUT TERMINAL . . . . . . . .125
SWITCHING THE LANGUAGE DISPLAYED
ON THE LCD MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
RESETTING TO THE DEFAULT SETTINGS.128
CONNECTING TO THE PERSONAL COMPUTER
CONNECT TO PERSONAL COMPUTER
For Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
CAUTIONS WHEN CONNECTING TO
THE PERSONAL COMPUTER . . . . . . .146
INSTALLING PhotoImpression &
VideoImpression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135&141
APPENDIX
WATCHING THE CAPTURED IMAGES
ON TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
NOTES ON THE HANDLING . . . . . . . . . . .155
CARE AND STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
TECHNICAL DETAILS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
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NAMES OF PARTS
CAMERA BODY_FRONT VIEW
* Do not touch.
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CAMERA BODY_REAR VIEW
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INSIDE THE TERMIN
AL COVER
USB connector
Video-out terminal
BOTTOM OF BODY
Battery-chamber door
Tripod socket
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DC terminal
DATA PANEL
The following diagram shows all items displayed to aid the explanation.
Image-size indicators
Battery-condition indicator
Self-timer indicator
Number display of recordable remaining frame/
No-card indicator
* Refer to the number of recordable remaining frame as a guide.
The number changes depending on the scene or subject you record.
Flash-mode indicators
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VIEWFINDER
Focus Iamp
(green)
Flash Iamp
(red)
Close-framing guide
When you shoot a subject which is closer than 1m through the viewfinder, only the part under the
close-framing guide is recorded. So, use the LCD monitor to check the image composition when you
shoot a subject which is closer than 1m.
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Close-framing guide
Focus Lamp (Green)
Lights.
Blinks quickly (about 8
times in a second).
Blinks slowly (about 2
times in a second).
Focus Area (as a Guide)
Flash Lamp (Red)
Lights.
Blinks quickly when the shutter-release
button is pressed full-way down
(about 8 times in a second).
(When the flash function is cancelled)
Blinks slowly (about 2 times in a second).
The focus is determined and locked.
The focus is not determined.
(The subject contrast is too low, the subject is too dark or too close.
Or the subject is too far in the close up mode.)
The image is being recorded in the CF (Compact Flash) card.
The camera reads out the image from the CF card.
In the autofocus mode,
the focus is adjusted at
the gray part as shown
in the figure.
The flash ready for fires.
The flash is being charged.
The shutter-release button is not released.
The shutter speed becomes slow.
Taking a picture in this mode may cause
an image blurred.
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QUICK REFERENCES
GETTING STARTED
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Insert the batteries (see page 25).
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Insert the CF card (see page 29).
Caution:
We advised to use Sandisk or Hitachi CF card.
TAKING PICTURES – See page 33 for details.
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Rotate the function dial to .
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Slide the power switch to turn on the camera.
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Determine the image composition while looking into the
LCD monitor or viewfinder.
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Adjust the image range and size with the four-way keys
( / ).
• When the key is pressed, the image size becomes large.
• When the key is pressed, the image range becomes wide.
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Press the shutter-release button half-way down.
• When the image is focused, the focus lamp (green) lights up.
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Press the shutter-release button full-way down to take the
picture.
• The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor.
• While the captured image is recorded in the CF card, the focus lamp (green)
blinks slowly (about 2 times in a second).
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MONITORING THE CAPTURED IMAGES – See page 82 for details.
11
Rotate the function dial to .
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Slide the power switch to turn on the camera.
• The latest image (which was recorded last) is displayed on the LCD monitor.
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When the or key is pressed, the image changes to the
next or previous one respectively.
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DELETING IMAGES – See page 92 for details.
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Display the image to be deleted on the LCD monitor by per-
forming from steps 11to 33of "MONITORING THE CAP-
TURED IMAGES" described on the previous page.
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Press the MENU button.
• The playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.
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After confirming that [SELECTED IMAGE] is highlighted,
press the key.
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When the selected image is highlighted, press the LCD to
select, then press the ENTER button.
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• The image to be deleted is displayed on the LCD monitor and the display to
conform whether you delete the image or not appears as shown in the figure.
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Press the key so that [YES] is highlighted and press
the key.
• The image displayed on the LCD monitor in step 1 is deleted.
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To complete the operation of deleting an image, after con-
firming that [NO] is highlighted in the display to confirm,
press the ENTER button.
• The LCD monitor display returns to the playback mode menu.
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Press the MENU button.
• The LCD monitor display returns to the playback mode.
PREPARATION
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ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP
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Insert the smaller loop of the hand strap through the strap
eyelet.
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Insert the other end of the hand strap through the small
loop.
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INSERTING THE BATTERIES
This camera uses four AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries.
* When using AA-size Ni-MH batteries, fully recharge them with a vendor-endorsed battery charger.
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When replacing the batteries, slide the power switch to turn
off the camera.
• You may skip this step when inserting the batteries for the first time after a
purchase.
22
Slide the battery-chamber door slightly in the 1 direction
and open it in the 2 direction.
33
Insert the batteries by following the +/- diagram indicated in
front of the battery-chamber door.
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44
Close the battery-chamber door in the direction of the arrow
1 and slide it until it clicks 2 .
• After replacing the batteries, check that the built-in clock (date and time) works correctly (See page
121).
If neither AC adapter nor batteries are used more than 5 minutes, the built-in clock may delay or be
reset to the default setting. In this case, set the date and time again by following the procedure
described on page 121.
• Do not place the camera with the battery-chamber door facing down when the battery-chamber
door is open. Doing so may damage the battery-chamber door.
• As the batteries become hot right after the camera is operated, be careful when replacing the bat-
teries.
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CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER
When the batteries are installed in the camera, the camera checks the battery power automatically
and shows the result on the data panel.
lights - The battery power is sufficient.
Lights - Prepare the new batteries. Even in this status, the recording
or playback can be performed.
All indicators go out and after that, blinks for 5 seconds and then, all
indicators go out again.
- Perform the following either operation.
• Replace all batteries with new ones.
• Remove all batteries and use the AC adapter (sold separately ) (see page 28).
Taking a picture or playing back cannot be excuted.
* When nothing is displayed on the data panel, check that the batteries are installed with a correct
polarity (+/-). When nothing is displayed even though the batteries are installed correctly, replace
the batteries with new ones.
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AUTO POWER OFF
To save the battery power, This camera will turned off automatically if it is not operated more than 5
minutes. (Auto Power Off function)
To operate the camera, slide the power switch to turn on the camera again.
• When using the batteries, the time for the auto power off function can be changed to 1 minute, 3
minutes, 10 minutes or 30 minutes. See page 117 for details.
• When using the AC adapter (sold separately), this camera will turn off automatically if it is not operated more than 30 minutes. The time for the auto power off function is fixed in 30 minutes.
USING THE AC adapter (Sold Separately)
We recommend you to use the AC adapter (sold separately) when using the camera indoor where
the AC outlet supplies the power to the camera or when connecting the camera to the personal computer for editing the images.
Be sure to turn off the power of the camera when changing the power supply from the batteries to the
AC adapter or vice versa. Do not change it when the power of the camera is turned on.
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Connect the mini plug of the AC adapter to the DC terminal
of the camera.
• The Shape of the mini plug may vary depending on the AC adapter.
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Connect the power plug of the AC adapter to an AC outlet.
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INSERTING/REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH(CF) CARD
Be sure to turn off the power of the camera when inserting or removing the CF card into or from
the camera. Otherwise, the data in the card may be lost or the card may be damaged.
If you insert or remove the CF card when the camera is turned on, re-format the CF card after trans-
ferring the data from the card to your computer if the data is safe.
INSERTING THE CF CARD
11
Open the card-slot door as shown in the figure.
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Insert the CF card into the card slot.
• Position the front of the card towards the camera lens and insert the card
with the signal part facing down until the card stops.
• Insert the card straight. Do not insert it on the angle.
• If the card is stopped halfway, check the direction of the card. Forcing the
card into the slot may damage the card or the camera.
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INSERTING/REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH(CF) CARD
33
Fold the card-release lever down as shown in the figure.
• Be sure to fold the lever. Otherwise, the card-slot door cannot be closed.
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Close the card-slot door until it clicks.
REMOVING THE CF CARD
11
Confirm that the power of the camera is turned off.
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Open the card-slot door as shown in the figure.
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