Concord Camera 6340z User Manual

User’s Guide
User’s Guide
www.concord-camera.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................................................3
System Requirements ....................................................................................................................................4
FCC Compliance and Advisory ......................................................................................................................5
Camera Components .....................................................................................................................................6
Attaching the Wrist Strap ...............................................................................................................................7
Using the Soft Case .......................................................................................................................................7
PREPARING THE CAMERA
Installing the Battery Pack .............................................................................................................................8
Charging the Battery Pack .............................................................................................................................8
Using Compact Power Adapter ......................................................................................................................9
Inserting an SD Card .....................................................................................................................................9
Formatting Internal or SD Card Memory ......................................................................................................10
Turning the Power On / Off ..........................................................................................................................10
Setting the Date and Time ........................................................................................................................... 11
Setting Date Printing .................................................................................................................................... 11
Setting the Language ...................................................................................................................................11
Setting the Beep Sound ............................................................................................................................... 11
Setting Auto Power Off .................................................................................................................................12
Setting TV Output Standard .........................................................................................................................12
Setting the LCD Brightness ..........................................................................................................................12
Setting Folder Name. ...................................................................................................................................12
Setting Quick View Interval ..........................................................................................................................12
About Menus and Settings ...........................................................................................................................13
Basic Function ..............................................................................................................................................14
Turning the LCD On or Off ....................................................................................................................14
About the Information Displayed on the LCD .........................................................................................14
Using the Zoom ......................................................................................................................................15
Turning the Digital Zoom On or Off ........................................................................................................15
Using the Mode Dial ...............................................................................................................................15
TAKING PICTURES/VIDEO CLIPS
Taking Pictures in Auto Mode ......................................................................................................................16
Reviewing an Image Quickly after Shooting ..........................................................................................16
Setting the Image Quality and Resolution ..............................................................................................16
Using the Flash .......................................................................................................................................17
Taking Pictures in Macro Mode ..............................................................................................................17
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer ........................................................................................................18
Taking Continuous Pictures ....................................................................................................................18
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Taking Pictures in A/S/M (Advanced) Mode .................................................................................................19
Taking Pictures in A (Aperture Priority) Mode .........................................................................................19
Taking Pictures in S (Shutter Priority) Mode ..........................................................................................19
Taking Pictures in M (Manual) Mode ......................................................................................................20
Quick Switching in A/S/M (Advanced) Mode ..........................................................................................20
Setting the Exposure ..............................................................................................................................20
Setting the White Balance ......................................................................................................................21
Setting the ISO Speed ............................................................................................................................21
Recording Video Clips .................................................................................................................................22
Functions Available in Each Camera Mode .................................................................................................23
REVIEWING PICTURES & VIDEO CLIPS
Reviewing files .............................................................................................................................................24
Magnifying Pictures ......................................................................................................................................24
Viewing Files in Thumbnail Mode ................................................................................................................24
Deleting Files ...............................................................................................................................................25
Deleting One File .........................................................................................................................................25
Deleting All Files ..........................................................................................................................................25
Protecting Files ............................................................................................................................................25
Running Slide Show .....................................................................................................................................26
Setting Slide Show Interval and Repeat Mode ............................................................................................26
Copying Files ...............................................................................................................................................26
SETTING FILE NUMBER & PRINTING ORDER
About File Number and Folder Capacity ......................................................................................................27
Setting File Number .....................................................................................................................................27
Selecting Pictures for Printing ......................................................................................................................28
MAKING CONNECTIONS
Viewing Files on Your TV .............................................................................................................................29
Downloading Files onto Your Computer ......................................................................................................29
Downloading by Using an SD Card Reader ...........................................................................................29
Downloading by Using with the USB Cable ...........................................................................................30
INSTALLING SOFTWARE (WINDOWS)
Installing the Camera Driver ........................................................................................................................31
Installing Quick Time Player 6.5 ..................................................................................................................32
Installing Roxio PhotoSuite 5.0 SE (Optional) .............................................................................................34
Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 (Optional) ..........................................................................................36
Using the Roxio PhotoSuite 5.0 SE .............................................................................................................37
APPENDIX
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................38
Specifications ...............................................................................................................................................39
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GETTING STARTED

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Please contact your dealer immediately if any of the items below are missing or damaged.
Camera Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack
Case Compact Power Adapter
Software Installation CD-ROM x 2 USB Cable (including multilingual User’s Guide)
Quick Start Guide Wrist Strap
TV out cable
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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 and unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet. 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.
• Disconnect the compact power adapter from both the camera and power outlet after recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards.
• The compact power adapter of the camera is designed for exclusive use with this camera. Do not use it with other products. There is a risk of fire and other hazards.
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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 COMPONENTS

Front
/Charge LED
Back
Flash Ready LED (orange)
GETTING STARTED
Tripod Socket
Status LED (green)
W (Zoom Out) button
T (Zoom in) button
Top
Speaker
Microphone
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Side
USB port

ATTACHING THE WRIST STRAP

Attach the wrist strap as illustrated below:
Wrist Strap Holder
Battery/Memory Card Door
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Note: Don’t swing the camera when carrying it by the wrist strap.

USING THE CASE

Store the camera in the case when it is not in use.
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK

The camera can use either the supplied 3.7V 900 mA Rechargeable Battery Pack or the Compact Power Adapter as power source. Charge the Battery Pack before you use it.
1. Slide the Battery/Memory Card Door in the direction of the buttons.
2. Insert the battery pack in the direction of the button marked on the battery pack.
3. Close the Battery/Memory Card Door.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

1. Put the battery pack inside the camera body.
2. Connect the DC plug of the power adapter to the camera’s DC-IN in terminal. Plug the other end of the adapter into a power outlet.
• While charging the battery pack, the green
Self-Timer/Charge LED located at the front side of the camera will light up. When charging is complete, the LED will turn off.
3. Unplug the adaptor from AC outlet first and then from the camera when charging is not needed.
Note:
1. Charge the battery pack before using it the first time.
2. This is a lithium ion battery pack so there is no need to completely use or discharge it before recharging. It can be recharged at any time.
3. To protect and prolong the life of the battery pack, do not charge it for 24 hours or longer at a time.
4. The camera can be used while charging.
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Battery Status Symbols
The following icons indicate the various battery status. These icons will not appear when the camera is powered with a compact power adapter.
Sufficient battery
Low battery
Battery is over. Recharge the battery.
Note: When the battery is running out, the message “Replace Battery” will be displayed on the LCD.

USING COMPACT POWER ADAPTER

Connect the DC plug of the power adapter to the camera’s DC-IN in terminal. Plug the other end of the adapter into a power outlet.
Note:
1. Always turn the camera’s power off before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter.
2. The camera automatically switches to AC power adapter-powered operation when the adapter is plugged into the camera.
3. Use an AC adapter that meets the camera’s power specification (DC 5V). Using an incorrect AC power adapter may result in permanent damage to the camera.

INSERTING AN SD CARD

1. Turn off the camera.
2. Slide the Battery/Memory Card Door in the direction of the button to open the 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 status LED located aside the viewfinder 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. Slide the Battery/Memory Card Door in the direction of the button to open the 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.
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ABOUT CAMERA MEMORY AND STORAGE

Internal Memory
The digital camera is equipped with a 16 MB internal memory. If no SD card is inserted in the camera, all pictures/video clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal memory.
SD Memory Card
When SD card is inserted in the camera, all pictures and video clips 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.

FORMATTING INTERNAL OR SD CARD MEMORY

When you wish to delete all the files in the internal memory or on your SD card, or when you newly brought an SD card, format it by following steps below:
1. Insert the SD card if it is to format SD card.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Press the MENU button.
4. Press the
5. Press the or button to select Format then press the OK button.
6. Press the OK button again to confirm the selection. The formatting progress bar will appear on the LCD.
7. Press the MENU button to close the menu window.
Note:
1. Formatting will erases all the data in the internal memory or on the SD card, including protected files. Please check the contents in the memory before formatting it.
2. SD cards formatted in another camera, computer or peripheral device may not operate correctly. When that happens, reformat the SD card with this camera.
button to select the Setup Menu.

TURNING THE CAMERA ON / OFF

Power On
Slide the Power Switch to the right side and hold it until the green status LED lights up. It takes about 2 seconds to power on the camera.
• When the camera is turned on, the lens barrel will extend out automatically. Do not block the lens barrel.
Note:
1. You may also press and hold the mode to review the stored picture or video clips.
2. If the camera cannot be powered on, the batteries may be drained. Recharge the battery and try again.
button for more than 1 second to turn the camera on in Review
Status LED (green)
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Power Off
The camera will be powered off automatically after being idled for sometime. The auto power off setting can be changed. (p. 12) One minute before the camera is auto off, the LCD will be turned off. When the LCD is automatically power off, the green status LED remains light. In this situation, you may press any button to turn the camera back on.
To turn off the camera manually, slide the Power Switch to the right side.

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

1. Turn on the camera.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Press the button to select the Setup Menu.
4. Press the or button to select Date/Time and then press the OK button.
5. Press the or button to select a field to change.
6. Press the or button to set the values.
7. Press the OK button.
8. Press the MENU button to close the menu window.

SETTING DATE PRINTING

The camera provides options to have date printed on the pictures or not.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press the button to select the Setup Menu.
3. Press the or button to select Print Date.
4. Press the or to select On or Off.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu window.

SETTING THE LANGUAGE

1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press the button to select the Setup Menu.
3. Press the or button to select the desired Language.
4. Press the or button to select a Language.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu window.

SETTING THE BEEP SOUND

1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press the button to select the Setup Menu.
3. Press the or button to select Beep.
4. Press the or to select On or Off.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu window.
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SETTING AUTO POWER OFF

1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press the button to select the Setup Menu.
3. Press the or button to select Power Save.
4. Press the or button to set auto power off values: off, 1 min ~10 min.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu window.

SETTING TV OUTPUT STANDARD

1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press the button to select the Setup Menu.
3. Press the or button to select TV Output.
4. Press the or to set the video output signal standard: NTSC or PA L.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu window.

SETTING LCD BRIGHTNESS

1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press the button to select the Setup Menu.
3. Press the or button to select LCD Brightness.
4. Press the or to set the LCD Brightness level.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu window.

SETTING FOLDER NAME

1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press the button to select the Setup Menu.
3. Press the or button to select Folder Format.
4. Press the or button to set the folder format: standard or date. Standard format: 100_6340 Date format: xxYYMMDD (for example, the folder created on September
02, 2004 might be 10040902)
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu window.
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SETTING QUICK VIEW INTERVAL

When a picture is taken, it can be displayed on the LCD for 2 seconds or 10 seconds. You can also turn off the Quick View function by setting the Quick View to Off.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press the or button to select Quick View.
3. Press the or button to set the Quick View value: Off, 2 sec or 10 sec.
4. Press the MENU button to close the menu window.
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