Concord Camera C 3.1 SL User Manual

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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.

Table of Contents

GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................4

Package Contents ............................................................................................................................. 4

System Requirements ......................................................................................................................5

Camera Overview. ............................................................................................................................. 6

Loading the Batteries ........................................................................................................................ 9

Inserting an SD Card (Optional) ....................................................................................................... 9

Turning the Camera On and Off ..................................................................................................... 10

Setting the Date, Time and Date Stamp ......................................................................................... 10

TAKING PICTURES AND VIDEO CLIPS .......................................................................... 11

Taking Pictures ................................................................................................................................ 11

Taking Pictures in Macro Mode ....................................................................................................... 11

Taking Video Clips .......................................................................................................................... 12

Taking Continuous Pictures ............................................................................................................ 12

Taking Pictures with Self-Timer ....................................................................................................... 12

Using the Digital Zoom .................................................................................................................... 13

Setting the Flash ............................................................................................................................. 13

Setting White Balance ..................................................................................................................... 14

Setting Exposure Compensation .................................................................................................... 14

Setting Size/Resolution ................................................................................................................... 15

Customizing Your Camera Settings ................................................................................................ 15

REVIEWING YOUR FILES ................................................................................................18

Viewing Files ................................................................................................................................... 18

Magnifying Pictures ......................................................................................................................... 18

Thumbnail View ............................................................................................................................... 18

Running Slide Show ........................................................................................................................ 19

DELETING STORED FILES ..............................................................................................20

Deleting One ................................................................................................................................... 20

Deleting All ...................................................................................................................................... 20

Formatting the Internal Memory or SD Card .................................................................................. 21

PRINTING STORED PICTURES .......................................................................................22

Selecting Pictures for Printing ......................................................................................................... 22

Printing Pictures Directly ................................................................................................................. 23

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................24

Installing Your Camera Driver ......................................................................................................... 24

Installing the Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 .......................................................................................... 25

Installing the Ulead Cool 360 .......................................................................................................... 29

Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader –For all Windows Users(optional) .............................................. 32

DOWNLOADING PICTURES AND VIDEO CLIPS ONTO YOUR COMPUTER ...............34

Preparing to Download Files to Your Computer ............................................................................. 34

Downloading Files to The Computer ..............................................................................................34

USING JENOPTIK C 3.1 SL AS A WEB CAMERA ..........................................................36

UNPLUGGING YOUR CAMERA FROM THE COMPUTER .............................................39

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO TV ...............................................................................40

Setting TV Mode ............................................................................................................................. 40

Connecting the Camera to the Television ....................................................................................... 40

Using the TV as a Live Viewfinder ..................................................................................................40

Reviewing pictures and video clips on your TV .............................................................................. 40

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................41

SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................43

GETTING HELP .................................................................................................................44

SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................45

REGULATORY INFORMATION .........................................................................................48

GETTING STARTED

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Check that all of the items shown below are included with your camera.

• Digital Camera

• Camera Case

GETTING STARTED

• TV Cable

• USB Cable

• Wrist Strap

• CD-ROM(Includes Camera Driver,

Photo editing software, multi-lingual

User’s Guide etc.)

• 2X AAA Batteries

• Quick Start Guide

GETTING STARTED

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows:

• PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 300 MHz

• Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE

• Minimum 128 MB RAM

• USB port

• CD-ROM driver

• 1024 x 768 monitor, 24-bit color (true color)

Macintosh:

• Mac OS 10 or later

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

GETTING STARTED

CAMERA OVERVIEW

Camera

The following illustrations show the names of each component, button and switch on the camera.

Front View

Self-Timer/Red-eye Reduction Lamp

Back View

Indicator Lamp

LCD Monitor

Power Lamp

Flash

Speaker

Viewfinder

Lens

Mic

Power Button

Function Switch

Menu Botton

Enter Botton

Right Arrow/Zoom In

Left Arrow/Zoom Out

Up Arrow/Flash

Down Arrow/mode

GETTING STARTED

Top View

Bottom View

Shutter Button

Tripod Socket

Battery Door

Side View

USB Port Terminal

SD Card Slot

Macro Switch

Strap Eyelet

TV OUT Terminal

LCD indications

Shooting Mode

GETTING STARTED

White Balance Indicator

Capture Mode Indicator

Review Mode

EV Value

Pictuire Size Macro Indicator

Battery Capacity

Memory Capacity (Remaining

Flash Mode Indicator

Number of Storable Pictures)

Zoom Indicator

File Type Indicator

Frame Number/Total Number of Files

GETTING STARTED

LOADING THE BATTERIES

The camera uses 2x AAA alkaline or rechargeable batteries.

1. Slide the battery door and lift it open.

2. Insert the batteries according to the polarity indication engraved on the

battery contact as shown.

3. Close the battery door.

Checking the Battery Level

The battery level indicates the power of the batteries.

Full (white) Low (red, can not use flash)

When “Low Battery” is shown on the LCD, replace thebatteries with the new ones.

Tips:If you will not use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries.

INSERTING AN SD CARD (OPTIONAL)

The camera is equipped with 16 MB of internal memory that can be used for storage as soon as

you start taking pictures or recording video clips. Besides, the camera can use a Secure Digital (SD)

memory card to store images and/or video clips. If no SD card is inserted in the camera,

all pictures/video clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal memory. When SD card is

inserted in the camera, all pictures and video clips recorded by the camera will be stored on the SD

card.

To insert the SD card:

Insert the memory card in the direction as shown in figure, then gently but

firmly push the SD card into the SD card slot as far as possible. When the

card is fully engaged, a click can be heard.

Note:NEVER forcefully push the card into the camera to avoid damaging both the card and/or the

camera.

GETTING STARTED

To remove the SD card:

Press the memory card into the slot then release. When the card is partially ejected, pull it out.

Note:If the “Memory Full! ” warning message appears on the LCD, it means the SD card or

internal memory is full. Please remove the memory card and insert a new one or transfer all

images to your computer.

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

Press the Power button to turn the camera on. The green Power lamp will light up, the LCD will turn

on automatically.

After one minute of inactivity, the LCD will automatically power off. Then the camera will automatically

power off after being idled for around 3 minutes by default. To power off the camera sooner, press the

Power button.

SETTING TIME AND DATE STAMP

When you first use your camera or when the batteries are removed for an extended time

(approximately 120 minutes), you will need to set the Date and Time . The date and time information

will be displayed on the picture if date stamp is turned on.

1. Slide the Function switch to

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Press the

then press the Enter button to enter its sub-menu.

4. Press the

then press the Enter button.

5. Press the

changed, and then press the

value.

6. Press the

press the Enter button to turn the function on.

7. When the setting is completed, press the MENU button to return to capture mode.

or button to select Ad (Advance), and

or button to select Date Time, and

or button to highlight the field to be

or button to highlight Date stamp, then

(Capture mode).

or button to set the

TAKING PICTURES AND VIDEOS CLIPS

TAKING PICTURES

1. Power on the camera.

2. Slide the Function switch to

Note: In picture taking mode, the icon will be shown on the lower

left side of the LCD. If this icon is not shown, press the

repeatedly until the

icon is shown.

3. Frame your subject with the LCD or viewfinder.

4. Hold the camera still and press the Shutter button to take the picture.

(Capture mode).

button

• The

and icon will be shown briefly on the LCD after the Shutter button is pressed, which

indicates that the camera is saving the picture. Do not power the camera off or remove the

batteries before the picture is saved.

Note: If Quick View function is turned on(See ‘Customizing Your Camera Settings’), the LCD will

show the image just taken and the options of:

Save: Press the Enter button to save the image.

Delete: Press the

button to select “delete” and then press the Enter button to delete the image.

If no action is taken, the picture will be saved in 15 seconds or so.

TAKING PICTURES IN MARCO MODE

This mode enables the camera to take pictures in close distances.

1. Slide the Macro Switch to

position. The Macro icon ( ) will be

Macro Switch

displayed on the LCD.

2. Frame the subject in the LCD.

• The best shooting range is between 40 cm to 50 cm (15.76 in. – 19.89

inches.)

3. Press the Shutter button to take the picture.

Important: When Macro shooting is not needed, remember to slide the Macro Switch back to

Landscape (

) mode. Otherwise your pictures taken with shooting range go beyond 50 cm

might be blurry.

TAKING PICTURES AND VIDEOS CLIPS

TAKING VIDEO CLIPS

The camera can capture video clips with sound( Sound playback only on

TV&PC).

1. Turn on the camera.

2. Slide the Function switch to

3. Press the

button repeatedly until the Video Mode icon

(Capture mode).

appears on the LCD.

4. Use the viewfinder or LCD to frame your subject.

5. Press the Shutter button to start recording the video.

• During recording, the recording time is displayed.

6. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording. Otherwise the

camera will keep recording until the memory is full.

Note: The resolution for video clips can be set between VGA (640 x 480) and QVGA (320 x 240).

To set the desired resolution, please see page 15.

TAKING CONTINUOUS PICTURES

The camera can capture 3 consecutive pictures in 1024x768 resolution when the Shutter button is

pressed.

1. Slide the Function switch to

2. Press the

button until the Continuous Shooting icon ( ) is shown on the LCD.

3. Press the Shutter button to take 3 continuous pictures in 1024x768 resolution.

To exit the Continuous Shooting mode, press the button until the ( ) icon disappears from the

LCD.

(Capture mode).

TAKING PICTURES WITH SELF-TIMER

This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph.

1. Slide the Function switch to

2. Press the

button until the Self-Timer icon ( ) is shown on the LCD.

(Capture mode).

3. Press the Shutter button to activate the Self-Timer.

While the self-timer is functioning, the self -timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink. As

the time to take the picture is closer, the lamp blinks faster, normally for 7 seconds, fast for the

following 3 seconds, then the image will be captured.

To deactivate the Self-Timer, press

button until the Self-Timer icon ( ) disappears from

the LCD.

TAKING PICTURES AND VIDEOS CLIPS

USING THE DIGITAL ZOOM

The camera provides up to 4x digital zoom.

In Video mode, when picture size is set to QVGA only 2x digital zoom can

be achieved.

1. Press the

to zoom in. The digital zoom bar will be shown on the

LCD.

2. Press the

to zoom out or return to the normal mode.

Important:

1. Hold your camera steady when using Digital Zoom to prevent blurred pictures, caused by jittery

movement. It is recommended to either place your camera on a steady surface or mount it on a

tripod.

2. The image quality may degrade slightly with Digital Zoom.

SETTING THE FLASH

By default, the flash is set at OFF mode. When taking pictures at night,

indoor, or outdoor in heavy shadows, you may press the

to turn the flash on. Press the

button repeatedly until the desired

indicator appears on the LCD.

• When pressing the

button for the first time, the LCD will be black

for a while due to the flash being charged.

• When the flash is under charging, the orange lamp located next to the

viewfinder will blink. When the flash is ready for taking pictures, the orange lamp will light steadily.

Please wait until the flash stops blinking before proceeding to take pictures.

button

Flash Mode Flash Fires

Auto Flash

Fill Flash

The camera judges if a flash is required. If the environment is too dark, the flash will fire.

Flash will fire in any lighting condition.

Use this mode to reduce the occurrence of “red-eyes” when taking

Red-eye reduction

pictures with a flash. The camera will automatically detect when the flash is needed and the flash will fire after a short delay.

Off

In this mode, the flash will not fire, regardless of the lighting condition.

Note: Flash is not available in Video mode , Macro mode and Continuous Shooting mode.

TAKING PICTURES AND VIDEOS CLIPS

SETTING WHITE BALANCE

When the white balance is set to match the light source, the camera can take picture more accurately.

1. Slide the Function switch to

2. Press the MENU button, the LCD will show White Bal (White Balance) in highlight.

3. Press the Enter button to enter its submenu.

4. Press the

5. Press the MENU or ENTER button to exit.

or button to select the desired white balance mode.

(Capture mode).

Auto (Default)

Daylight Use when shooting outdoors in sunlight on a clear day.

Cloudy

Tungsten For shooting under tungsten lighting.

Fluorescent For shooting under fluorescent lighting.

The camera sets the white balance automatically according to shooting

conditions.

Use when shooting outdoors and the sunlight is not enough such as

under cloudy skies, in shade or at dusk.

SETTING EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting EV value manually to suit the lighting

condition of your subject. This feature helps to achieve better result when recording a backlit subject, a

strongly lit subject indoors, or a subject that is against a dark background.

1. Slide the Function switch to

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Press the

submenu.

4. Press the

or button to highlight EV (Exp Val) and then press ENTER to enter its

or button to select desired exposure value.

(Capture mode).

(Note: The ‘•‘ mark represents ‘0.5’)

5. Press the Enter or MENU button to exit.

TAKING PICTURES AND VIDEOS CLIPS

SETTING SIZE / RESOLUTION

1. Slide the Function switch to (Capture mode).

2. press the MENU button.

3. Press the

4. Press the

5. Press the Enter or MENU button to exit.

Size/Resolution options in different modes:

Mode Indicator Size Description

Note: The setting remains until you change it.

or to select PS (Pict Size) and then press the Enter button.

or button to select the desired size/resolution.

L2400 x 1800

M2048 x 1536

S 1024 x 768

VGA 640 x 480 Standard Video resolution.

QVGA 320 x 240 Best for e-mail.

(none) 1024 x 768 Not selectable.

Large picture size: produces higher picture resolution and

larger file size.

Standard picture size: produces normal picture resolution

and moderate file size.

Small picture size: pictures are of lower resolution and file

size is small.

CUSTOMIZING YOUR CAMERA SETTINGS

Use Advance to customize your camera settings.

1. Slide the Function switch to

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Press the

4. Press the

highlight the desired setting.

5. Press the Enter button to confirm.

6. Press the Menu button to return to shooting status.

or button to select Ad (Advance) and then press the Enter button.

and to highlight the item you want to adjust, and then press the and to

(Capture mode).

Setup menu and features

TAKING PICTURES AND VIDEOS CLIPS

Beeper(

OFF (Default)

Auto Power Off(

OFF (Default)

Quick Review(

OFF (Default)

Self-Timer( ):

10 sec (Default)

15 sec

20 sec

When Beeper is set on, a beep sound can be heard when the camera

is powered on .

No beep sound can be heard if Beeper is set at OFF mode.

When Auto Power Off is activated, after one minute of inactivity, the

LCD will automatically power off. Then the camera will automatically

power off after being idled for around 3 minutes.

The camera will not power off automatically in this setting.

When Quick View is set at ON mode, a preview of the picture/video just

taken as well as the options of ‘save’ and ‘delete’ will be shown on the

LCD. This is very convineint for deciding save the picture or not.

No preview of the picture/video just taken will be shown in this mode.

Setting the timer for a 10 seconds’ delay between the Shutter button is

pressed and the moment when picture is actually taken.

Setting the timer for a 15 seconds’ delay.

Setting the timer for a 20 seconds’ delay.

Quality(

TV(

Super Fine

Fine (Default)

Normal

Setting the picture quality to super fine. (Lower compression, bigger file

size)

Setting the picture quality to fine.

Setting the picture quality to normal. (Smaller file size)

PAL Setting the TV video signal format to PAL.

NTSC (Default) Setting the TV video signal format to NTSC.

TAKING PICTURES AND VIDEOS CLIPS

Language( ):

English (Default) Setting the language to English.

Français Setting the language to French.

Deutsch Setting the language to German.

Español Setting the language to Spanish.

Italiano Setting the language to Italian.

Nederlands Setting the language to Dutch.

Português Setting the language to Portuguese.

Flicker(

flicker of the light source will decrease the image quality. To overcome this phenomenon, you can

change the light frequency setting to suit the light source.

50Hz (Default) Setting the flicker frequency to 50 Hz.

60Hz Setting the flicker frequency to 60 Hz.

Date Time(

Reset(

Turning the LCD On or Off:

In Capture mode, the LCD can be turned on or off:

1. Press the ENTER button to turn off the icons on the LCD.

2. Press the ENTER button once more to turn the LCD off.

3. Press the ENTER button a third time to turn the LCD back on.

Note: The LCD cannot be turned off in the Playback mode.

): While taking pictures or recording video clips under indoor florescent lighting, the

YES

Setting the Date, Time, and Date Stamp. (p.10 )

Restore the settings of the camera to default setting.

REVIEWING YOUR FILES

VIEWING FILES

1. Slide the Function switch to (Playback mode). The last picture or video clip will be shown on

the LCD. The file type will be shown on the lower left corner of the LCD:

= Picture, = Video Clip

2. Press the button to skip to the previous file, press the button to skip to the next file.

3. To review video clips, press the Enter button.

• While playing video clips, you may press the Enter button to pause or resume the playing.

• When the whole video clip is played over, it will stop automatically. To stop playing the video clip

sooner and skip to other file, press the

4. While reviewing pictures, you can press the

button to zoom out or return to the normal.

MAGNIFYING PICTURES

Use the Magnify feature to zoom in a specific area of the selected picture.

1. Slide the Function switch to

2. Press the

3. Press the MENU button.

4. Press the

frame will be shown on the LCD.

5. Press the

button.

• The selected area will be displayed at 2x magnification.

6. Press

7. Press the Enter button to exit.

or button to select the picture that you want to magnify.

or button to highlight Zm (Zoom) and then press the Enter button. A light blue

, , or to locate the area to be magnified and then press the Enter

, , or to navigate to different parts of the picture.

(Playback mode).

or button.

button to enlarge the picture and then press the

Note: Video clips cannot be enlarged.

THUMBNAIL VIEW

The camera provides index viewing, that is, to view six pictures at a time on the LCD so that you can

search pictures quickly.

1. Slide the Function switch to

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Press the

or button to highlight Vw (View) and then press the Enter button. The LCD

(Playback mode).

REVIEWING YOUR FILES

shows options as below:

Single To display one picture each time.

Thumbnails To display up to six files on the LCD at a time.

Slide Show To play a slide show of all the stored files one by one.

4. Press the or button to select ([Thumbnail]) and then press the Enter button.

• Up to six thumbnail view files appears on the LCD. For video clips, only the first frame can be

seen.

5. Press the

• The selected picture or video clip is highlighted in blue.

• If total number of the stored picture/video clips exceeds six, you may press the

button to display the thumbnail files in the previous or next screen.

6. Press the Enter button to display selected picture or video clip in full screen.

or button to select specific picture/video that is shown in the current screen.

RUNNING SLIDE SHOW

Start the Slide Show features to sequentially display the images on the camera LCD monitor, on a

television screen, or on any external display devices equipped with a video input port.

1. Slide the Function switch to

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Press the

4. Press the

or button to highlight Vw (View) and then press the Enter button.

or button to select (Slide Show) and then press the Enter button.

(Playback mode).

• The slide show will start at once from the first picture or video clips on. Each file will be displayed

once.

Note: Only the first frame of the video clips will be displayed.

5. The slide show will stop automatically when the last file is shown. To stop the slide show sooner,

press the Enter button.

DELETING STORED FILES

Note: Once file is deleted, it cannot be recovered.

DELETING ONE FILE

1. Slide the Function switch to (Playback mode).

2. Press the

MENU button.

3. Press the

shows options as below:

or button to select the picture or video you want to delete, and then press the

or button to highlight Del (Delete) and then press the Enter button. The LCD

Delete One To delete the current picture or video.

Delete All To delete all pictures and videos.

Format To format the internal memory or SD card.

DELETING STORED FILES

4. Press the

• The selected file will be deleted.

or button to select [Delete One], and then press the Enter button.

DELETING ALL FILES

1. Slide the Function switch to (Playback mode).

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Press the

4. Press the

• All stored pictures and video clips will be deleted. The LCD will show “NO PICTURE!” when all

files are deleted.

or button to highlight Del (Delete) and then press the Enter button.

or button to select (Delete All), and then press the Enter button.

DELETING STORED FILES

FORMATTING THE INTERNAL MEMORY OR SD CARD

Caution:

1. Formatting will delete all pictures and video clips from the memory.

2. During the formatting process, never remove the memory card or batteries, as it will damage

the card and/or the camera.

3. When a memory card is not inserted into the camera, selecting the formatting function will

format the internal memory instead. All pictures and video clips stored in the internal memory

will be deleted.

1. Slide the Function switch to

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Press the

4. Press the or button to select ([Format]), and then press the Enter button.

• The internal memory or SD card will be formatted in a few seconds. The “NO PICTURE!”

message will then appear on the LCD.

or button to highlight Del (Delete) and then press the Enter button.

(Playback mode).

PRINTING STORED PICTURES

SELECTING PICTURES FOR PRINTING

You can select pictures for direct printing by a photo developing service center or on a direct print

compatible printer.

1. Insert the SD card.

2. Slide the Function switch to

3. Press the

4. Press the MENU button.

5. Press the

shows options as below:

or button to select the picture you want to print.

or button to highlight Pr (Print) and then press the Enter button. The LCD

Print One To print the current picture.

Print All To print all pictures.

Cancel One To cancel the print setting for the current picture.

Cancel All To cancel the print setting for all pictures.

(Playback mode).

6. Press the

• The icon

selected for direct printing.

To print all the pictures on the SD card:

1. Repeat step 1-5 above.(Note: Step 3 can be bypassed.)

2. Press the

• All the pictures stored on the SD card will have an

To cancel direct printing settings:

1. Repeat step 1-5 above.

2. Press the

the Enter button.

• The

Note: The direct printing supports SD card only.

or button to highlight

will appear on the bottom left corner of the LCD, which indicates the picture is

or button to highlight A(Print All) and then press the Enter button.

or button to highlight

icon will disappear, which means the direct printing setting is deleted.

(Print One) and then press the Enter button.

(Cancel One) orA(Cancel All) and then press

icon.

PRINTING STORED PICTURES

PRINTING PICTURES DIRECTLY

1. Select the desired pictures (see ‘Selecting Pictures for Printing’ section).

2. Take the SD card out of the camera.

3. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot of a direct printing compatible printer.

4. Refer to the instruction manual of the printer to print the pictures.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION (FOR WINDOWS USERS)

Option Description

Enable the camera to become an external drive on your computer

Camera Drivers

Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0SE

Ulead COOL 360

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

User’s Guide

Concord Support Website

INSTALLING YOUR CAMERA DRIVER

Step 1 Make sure that your camera is not connected to the computer.

Step 2 Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP is running.

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

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer will pop up

Step 4

automatically.

Note: If the installer does not appear automatically, double click “My Computer”, and

then double click the CD-ROM drive.

Click “Camera Driver”.

under Windows 98SE, and enables the PC-Cam function under any

of required Windows systems.

Enables you to playback and transfer the files(pictures and video

clips) from the camera to your computer, to use the camera as PC

camera, and to organize, edit and share photos etc.

Enables you to transform a series of photos into a complete 360°

panoramic or wide-angle panoramic scene for an immersive viewing

experience.

Direct link to the electronic version of the User’s Guide in different

languages. (All User’s Guides are saved in PDF format.)

Direct link to our camera support website. Ensure that an internet

connection is established before clicking on the link.

Note:To avoid compatibility issues, we

Step 5

Step 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

recommend users of W98 and WME to

upgrade their OS through microsoft’s

website before installing the camera driver.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION (FOR WINDOWS USERS)

To ensure the complete installation and enable the camera to function well, please do

select “restart your computer”.

Step 7

INSTALLING THE ULEAD PHOTO EXPLORER 8.0

Step 1 Make sure that your camera is not connected to the computer.

Step 2 Make sure the computer is powered on Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP is running.

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

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer will pop up

Step 4

Step 5

automatically. Note: If the installer does not appear automatically, double click ‘My Computer’, and then double click the CD-ROM drive.

Click “Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0SE”.

Step 6

Select the language for installing Ulead Photo Explore 8.0, then click [Next].

Step 7

Step 8

Step 9

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION (FOR WINDOWS USERS)

Click [Next].

Read the agreement, and then click [Yes].

Click [Next].

Step 10

Click [Next].

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION (FOR WINDOWS USERS)

Click [Next].

Step 11

Click [Next].

Step 12

Click [Next].

Step 13

Step 14

Click [Next].

Step 15

Step 16

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION (FOR WINDOWS USERS)

Installing stars. Please wait for a few seconds.

(For Win 98SE/2000/ME)

Note: If you selected to read the Readme file in step 15, the Readme window will pop up. Close the window after reading.

Click [Next].

Step 17

Click [Finish]. Remember to restart your computer to ensure successful installation.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION (FOR WINDOWS USERS)

INSTALLING THE ULEAD COOL 360 (OPTIONAL)

Step 1 Make sure that your camera is not connected to the computer.

Step2 Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP is running.

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

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer will pop up

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

automatically. Note: If the installer does not appear automatically, double click “My Computer”, and then double click the CD-ROM driver.

Click “Ulead Cool 360”.

Click on “Install Ulead Cool 360”.

Step 7

Step 8

Select language, then click [OK].

Click [Next].

Step 9

Step 10

Step 11

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION (FOR WINDOWS USERS)

Read the agreement, and then click [Yes].

Click [Next].

Step 12

Click [Next].

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION (FOR WINDOWS USERS)

Installation starts.

Step 13

If you do not want to install Internet Explorer Plugin, click [No].Otherwise, click [Yes].

Step 14

Click [Next].

Step 15

Click [Next].

Step 16

Step 17

Click [Finish].

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION (FOR WINDOWS USERS)

Click [Exit].

Step 18

INSATLLING ADOBE ACROBAT READER (OPTIONAL)

Step 1 Make sure that your camera is not connected to the computer.

Step 2 Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP is running.

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

Insert the supplied the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer will pop up

Step 4

Step 5

automatically.

Note: If the installer does not appear automatically, double click “My Computer”, and

then double click the CD-ROM drive.

Click “Install Adobe Reader”.

Step 6

Step 7

Status bar.

Click [Next].

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION (FOR WINDOWS USERS)

The files will be saved into C:\Program Files\Adobe Reader automatically.

You may change the default folder by clicking [Browse] and selecting a different folder

in your computer.

Click [Next].

Step 8

Installation progress.

Step 9

Click [OK].

Step 10

DOWNLOADING PICTURES AND VIDEO CLIPS ONTO YOUR COMPUTER

PREPARING TO DOWNLOAD FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER

Note: For Win 98SE, you must install the driver before downloading files.

1. Slide the Function switch to

2. Turn on the camera.

3. Connect the camera to the computer with the Mini-USB cable included with the camera by plugging

the larger end of the Mini-USB cable into your PC’s USB port first and then plug the small end of

the Mini-USB cable into the USB port of the camera.

Downloading files from the camera:

• Internal memory: Do not insert the memory card.

• Memory Card: Insert the memory card.

(Playback mode).

DOWNLOADING FILES TO THE COMPUTER

FOR WINDOWS USERS

1. Double-click on My Computer.

2. Double-click Removable Disk.

3. Double-click DCIM.

4. Double-click the folder that contains the desired images to view.

• The stored pictures (JPG) and video clips (AVI) stored in the memory will be displayed.

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

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

Note: If you’ve installed the Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 ,when the camera is connected to the

computer, the Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 will automatically run and appear as below.

You may click “Cancel” to close the “Digital Camera Wizard” then close the Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0.

DOWNLOADING PICTURES AND VIDEO CLIPS ONTO YOUR COMPUTER

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 “Removable Disk” removable drive that is on your desktop.

3. Double-click DCIM.

4. Double-click the folder that contains the desired images to view.

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

USING JENOPTIK C 3.1 SL AS A WEB CAMERA (FOR WINDOWS ONLY)

Note : You must install the camera’s driver before using the web camera.

1. Slide the Function switch to

2. Make sure that the camera is securely connected to your computer .

3. Turn on your camera.

• The computer will automatically find your camera and install it for the first time connecting the

camera to your computer, the installation message will vary on the different Windows Operating

Systems(See the “INSTALLATION MESSAGE”).

4. Launch Microsoft NetMeeting software.

Note: For Win ME/2000, click on “Start>Program>Accessories>Communication>NetMeeting”

to launch NetMeeting software.

For Win 98SE/XP, click “Start>Run”, type “conf” to launch NetMeeting software.

If you do not have NetMeeting already installed on your computer, please visit www.microsft.com

for instructions on how to download it onto your computer.

(Capture mode).

INSTALLATION MESSAGE

For Win 98SE

1. The following message will pop up, indicating that the

Windows system recognizes a new device and is searching

for the driver.

2. The following message will pop up to ask for insertion of

Windows 98SE CD-ROM. Insert the Windows 98SE CD-

ROM into the CD-ROM drive, then click “OK”.

3. Click “Browse” to find the driver.

USING JENOPTIK C 3.1 SL AS A WEB CAMERA (FOR WINDOWS ONLY)

4. Make sure the drive option is CD-ROM drive, then locate

and double click Win98 folder, then click “OK” .

5. Click “OK” to continue and complete the installation.

For Win 2000

1. The installation message will pop up. Click “Next”.

2. The warning message of “Digital Signature Not Found”

will pop up. Click “Yes” to continue to complete the

installation.

Note: The above installation may occur twice, just repeat

step 1 and step 2 to complete the whole installation.

For Win XP

1. The installation message will pop up. Click “ Next”.

USING JENOPTIK C 3.1 SL AS A WEB CAMERA (FOR WINDOWS ONLY)

2. The “ Hardware Installation” warning will appear, click

“Continue Anyway” to proceed.

Note: The message of “Hardware Installation” will occur

2 times successively, just click “Continue Anyway” to

proceed.

3. Click “Finish” to complete the installation.

UNPLUGGING YOUR CAMERA FROM THE COMPUTER

Windows 98SE:

Unplug the Mini-USB from the camera directly.

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 camera 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)

Macintosh:

1. Drag the “Removable Disk” removable drive icon on the desktop to the

Trash.

2. Unplug the Mini-USB cable from the camera.

fig.1.1

fig.1.2

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO TV

SETTING TV MODE

The camera allows you to view individual files and to take pictures or record clips on the television. To

begin, check your television documentation to determine the suitable type of TV broadcast standard:

NTSC or PA L.

1. Slide the Function switch to

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Press the

4. Press the

PAL .

Note: The selection of NTSC or PAL is according to video system used in the country where you

are.

5. Press the Enter button to confirm.

6 Press the Menu button to exit.

or button to select Ad (Advance) and then press the Enter button.

and button to highlight TV and then press the and to select NTSC or

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE TELEVISION

1. Plugging the one end of the supplied Video Cable to the VIDEO or VIDEO IN jack on your

television, then connect the other end of the Video Cable to the VIDEO port on the camera.

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).

(Capture mode).

USING THE TV AS A LIVE VIEWFINDER

1. Connect the camera to the TV with the supplied video cable .

2. Turn the camera on.

3. Slide the Function Switch to

4. The TV will become a Live Viewfinder.

(Capture mode).

REVIEWING PICTURES AND VIDEO CLIPS ON YOUR TV

1. Connect the camera to the TV.

2. Turn the camera on.

3. Slide the Function Switch to

4. Press the

• When video file is displayed on the TV, press the Enter button to view the video clip.

5. To view more options, press the MENU button to display the menu on the TV screen.

and button to scroll through the saved pictures and video clips.

(Playback mode).

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Press the Power button to turn the camera on.

See “Loading the Batteries”.

Replace with unused alkaline or fully recharged batteries (two AAA-size batteries).

Close the cover correctly and securely.

The camera is not running.

The power is not on.

The batteries were not loaded properly.

Batteries are depleted.

The battery cover is not closed properly.

The camera is in the Playback Function mode.

The flash is charging.

The camera is not taking pictures.

The SD card or internal memory is already full.

The SD card is not formatted correctly.

Picture is not clear. The lens is dirty. Clean the lens.

Picture is too dark. No enough light.

Viewfinder is dirty.

The pictures are blurred.

The pictures show on the LCD very slowly.

The flash doesn’t fire.

There is something wrong with the color of the photographs.

Hands were not steady when taking the picture.

The picture subject was not in the focus range of the camera.

The picture size is large.

The flash mode is set to Off.

White balance is not properly.

Slide the function switch to Capture Function mode.

Wait until the flash finishes charging. Press the shutter button when the indicator glows a steady orange.

• Obtain a new SD card and insert it.

• Download images to your computer, and then erase them from the card to free up more space.

• Delete unwanted files.

• Format the SD card with the camera.

• Ask SD card manufacturer for assistance.

• Use Fill flash during night time.

• Use Auto flash during daytime.

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

Ensure hands are steady when taking picture and remain steady one second after clicking the Shutter button.

Keep a minimum distance of 60 inches between the subject and the camera lens to stay in the focus range of the camera.

Select a smaller picture size, M picture size recommended.

Set the flash to any other mode except Off.

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

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

Part of the picture/ video clip is missing.

Camera is not responding during picture capture.

The LCD is not displaying anything.

The camera does not recognize your SD card.

The computer cannot download files from the camera.

The SD card is locked or write protected.

Something was blocking the lens when taking the picture.

The picture was not centered correctly in the viewfinder.

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

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

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

The battery level is low and the camera does not have sufficient power to

Replace batteries.

complete picture capture.

LCD is turned off.

Turn the LCD on, by pressing the ENTER button repeatedly until the LCD is on.

The battery level is low. Replace the batteries.

The card may not be SD certified.

The card may be corrupted. Reformat the card.

No card is inserted in the camera.

Purchase a certified SD card.

Caution: Formatting erases all pictures on the card. (See P.21)

Insert a card into the card slot. (See P. 9)

Camera power is off. Turn on the camera.

USB cable is not securely connected.

Camera’s mode is in capture

mode .

Connect cable to camera and computer port.

Shift the mode in

TROUBLE SHOOTING

playback mode.

SPECIFICATION

Image Sensor CMOS Sensor (2048 x 1536 pixel), Sensor area 1 / 2 “

Lens Specification F 2.8, f = 8.34 mm

Focus Range

Operating System

Flash Strobe Yes, (Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Red Eye Reduction)

White Balance Automatic / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent / Tungsten

Exposure Control Auto / Manual (-2EV ~ +2EV)

Video Mode

Storage Capacity (for 16 MB

Built-In Memory) (approx.)

Compression JPEG / MJPEG (AVI)

Zoom 4x Digital Zoom(max.)

Display 1.8” TFT LCD

RTC(Real-Time Clock) Built-in (Date and Time)

PC Interface USB 1.1

Video Output NTSC/PAL

Storage Type Built-in 16MB Flash Memory + SD Card Slot (Card Not Included)

Power AAA 1.5V Batteries x 2

Bundled Software Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 SE and COOL 360

Normal: 1.5 m (4.92 ft.) to Infinity, Macro:40 cm - 50 cm (1.31 ft

- 1.64 ft)

Microsoft Windows 98SE / 2000 / ME / XP

Support Image Download for MAC OS 10 or Later

VGA, 640 x 480 Pixels, Up to 20fps

QVGA 320 x 240 Pixels, Up to 25 fps

Images Stored (approx.):

Image

Quality

Fine

Normal

Economy

2400 x 1800 2048 x 1536 1024 x 768

459

81119

13 17 29

Image Size

GETTING HELP

TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION IN THIS USER’S GUIDE

Please refer to the Troubleshooting section first, as it contains some of the most common problems

that users encounter.

WEBSITE CUSTOMER SUPPORT/FAQ

For problems that are not listed in the Troubleshooting section, please visit our customer support

website at www.concord-camera.com to view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) by clicking the

appropriate camera model picture in the “Camera Support” Section. Most of the latest support issues

are posted and answered in the FAQ section. If the problem you are encountering is not listed either

in the troubleshooting section of this User’s Guide or the FAQ section on our website, you can also

E-mail us by clicking the E-mail address link to the customer support center in the “Camera Support”

Section.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Before You E-mail or Call us

If you have questions concerning the operation of the camera or software installation that are not listed

either in the troubleshooting section of this User’s Guide or the FAQ section on our website, feel free

to speak to or email a customer service representative. Before emailing or calling us, please have the

following information ready:

Camera Information: Computer Information:

Name of camera model Operating System

Camera Serial Number Computer Maker and Model

Exact Error message received

SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the camera body

Please use a soft dry cloth to clean the camera.

Cleaning the lens and LCD

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

2. Gently wipe the lens 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 and/or

LCD.

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

Cleaning the battery contacts

As a matter of routine operation and handling, should any debris or foreign contaminant deposit itself

on the battery contacts in the camera and/or on the batteries, follow steps below to clean the battery

contacts to ensure proper electrical operation:

1. Wet the tip of a cotton bud/swab with rubbing alcohol and squeeze the excess alcohol from the

bud/swab.

2. Wipe the battery contacts inside the camera battery compartment and both ends of the batteries

lightly with the damp bud.

3. Allow the contacts to dry before placing batteries in the camera.

Caution:

1) Do not press hard during cleaning, as this will cause damage to the battery contacts.

2) Do not use water to clean the contacts, as this will increase the chance of oxidation.

3) Do not use Acetone or Nail Polish remover to clean the contacts as this may adversely affect

camera operation.

SAFETY TIPS

Precautions for the camera

• Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may cause a fire, 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.

SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE

• Do not swallow batteries or small camera accessories.

• 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 batteries. 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 lose 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 32°F-

104°F(0°C-40°C).

• 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.

• Allowing dust to accumulate in the camera over a long period of time is hazardous and in extreme

circumstances may cause a fire. It is best to clean your camera prior to seasonal periods of high

humidity.

Precautions for batteries

• 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 batteries in fire.

• Ensure the battery is positioned correctly with regard to polarity.

• 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.

• Batteries may not work normally under 32°F(0°C).

Precautions for SD 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.

SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE

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

• Do not open the battery/card cover or remove the SD 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, electrical shock,

during card repair or malfunction.

• When using SD 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 deleting 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 cards are delicate electronic devices. Please do not bend or drop them

• Please do not place the SD card in or near to an environment of strong electronic or magnetic

fields such as loud speakers or TV receivers.

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

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

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

• Do not open the battery/memory card door or remove the SD Memory Card while the camera is

reading, writing or formatting the card.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

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.

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

The Jenoptik trademark is used by Concord Camera Corp. and its subsidiaries under license. Microsoft and Windows

are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Mac and Macintosh are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

All other brands and product names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

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