Concord Camera Eye-Q 3040AF User Manual

User’s Guide
User’s Guide
www.concord-camera.com
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CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on the purchase of your new camera. Your camera has been carefully engineered and manufactured to give you dependable operation. Read this manual before operating the camera to become more familiar with it.
This manual has been written and formatted with depth and detail so that you can easily follow the instructions to maximize the features of your camera.
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12. Viewfinder
13. Auto-Focus LED
14. LCD
15. Tripod Socket
16. Battery/Memory
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17. Mode Switch
18. Navigation Arrow
Buttons/Zoom
Buttons/Flash Button

LCD ICONS

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19. OK Button/
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20. Reset Button
21. MENU Button
22. Wrist Strap Holder
23. LCD On/Off Button
24. Memory Card Slot
25. Battery Compartment
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1. Power Button
2. Shutter Button
3. Flash
4. Lens
5. Viewfinder
6. Flash Sensor
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CAMERA OVERVIEW
7. Red-eye Reduction
LED/Self-Timer LED
8. Mini-USB Port
9. Video/TV-Out Port
10. Macro Mode Switch
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A. Resolution
B. Camera Mode
C. Flash / Scene
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D. White Balance
E. Battery Level
F. Image Quality
G. Macro
H. Frame Counter
I. Self-Timer
J. Zoom Bar
K. Memory Card
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CAMERA OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................2
Top / Front ......................................................................................................................................................2
Bottom / Back ..................................................................................................................................................2
LCD ICONS.....................................................................................................................................................2
GETTING STARTED ..............................................................................................................................................5
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................................................5
Camera Features ............................................................................................................................................5
Attaching the Wrist Strap.................................................................................................................................5
Loading the Batteries ......................................................................................................................................5
Turning the Camera On and Off......................................................................................................................6
Checking the Battery Level ............................................................................................................................6
Setting the language / Turning the LCD On and Off ......................................................................................7
Internal Memory / Inserting the Memory Card ................................................................................................8
Setting the camera’s operational mode ..........................................................................................................9
TAKING A PICTURE ............................................................................................................................................10
Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder ............................................................................................................10
Flash Ready LED ..........................................................................................................................................10
Taking a Picture with the LCD ......................................................................................................................11
Auto-Focus Lock............................................................................................................................................11
Setting the Flash ..........................................................................................................................................12
Digital Zoom ..................................................................................................................................................13
Using the main menu in camera mode ........................................................................................................14
Capture mode options ..................................................................................................................................15
Self Timer ......................................................................................................................................................15
Macro Mode ..................................................................................................................................................16
Image Resolution ..........................................................................................................................................16
Image Quality ................................................................................................................................................17
White Balance ..............................................................................................................................................17
EV Compensation ........................................................................................................................................18
Scene Selection ..........................................................................................................................................18
TAKING VIDEO CLIPS ........................................................................................................................................19
REVIEWING YOUR FILES ..................................................................................................................................19
Using Review Mode ......................................................................................................................................19
Reviewing Video Clips ..................................................................................................................................20
Enlarging Stored Pictures..............................................................................................................................20
Using the main menu in review mode ..........................................................................................................21
Deleting Your Files ........................................................................................................................................22
Using Thumbnail Mode ................................................................................................................................23
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CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ........................................................................................................24
Setup Menu and Features ............................................................................................................................26
Setting the Auto Off Time ..............................................................................................................................27
Setting the Language ....................................................................................................................................27
Setting the LCD Brightness ..........................................................................................................................27
Formatting internal memory or memory card................................................................................................28
RESTORE THE CAMERA TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ......................................................................29
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE ..................................................................................................................30
Computer System Requirements ..................................................................................................................30
Installation Requirements..............................................................................................................................30
Using the installer splash screen ..................................................................................................................31
Flow diagram for software installation ..........................................................................................................32
Identifying your operating system ................................................................................................................33
Installing the driver and DirectX 9 - Windows 98SE ....................................................................................34
Installing DirectX 9 - Windows 2000 ............................................................................................................36
Installing ArcSoft PhotoImpression - all Windows users ..............................................................................37
Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 - all Windows users (optional) ..............................................................39
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER ........................................................................................41
Downloading pictures and video clips onto your computer ..........................................................................41
Using ArcSoft PhotoImpression ....................................................................................................................42
Unplugging your camera from the computer ................................................................................................42
TV MODE ..............................................................................................................................................................43
Connecting the camera to the television ......................................................................................................43
Using the TV as a Live Viewfinder ................................................................................................................43
Reviewing pictures and video clips on your TV ............................................................................................43
ERROR MESSAGES ............................................................................................................................................44
TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................................................................................................45
GETTING HELP....................................................................................................................................................48
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................49
SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................51
Cleaning the camera body ............................................................................................................................51
Safety Tips ....................................................................................................................................................51
Precautions for the camera ..........................................................................................................................51
Precautions for batteries ..............................................................................................................................52
Precautions for SD Memory Cards ..............................................................................................................52
REGULATORY INFORMATION............................................................................................................................53
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Package Contents

• Concord Eye-Q 3040 AF
• Mini-USB Cable
• TV Out Cable
• User’s Guide/Quick Start Guide/Warranty Card
• Camera Case
•Wrist Strap
• 2x AA Alkaline Batteries
• CD-ROM (for Windows users only) – USB Mass Storage Driver – ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000 – Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 – Microsoft DirectX 9 – Multilingual User’s Guide

Camera Features

• 3.1 Megapixels,
• 1.6” Color LCD
• 4x Digital Zoom
•Video Clips
• 7MB Internal Memory
• Compatible with Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (not included)

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Please attach the wrist strap to prevent dropping the camera.
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Loading the Batteries

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The camera can use 2x AA alkaline, lithium or rechargeable batteries to operate.
1. Open the Battery/Memory Card door. (fig.1.1)
• Slide the door in the direction of the arrow marked on it, and lift it open.
2. Insert the batteries according to the polarity indicators on the top edge of the battery compartment. (fig.1.2)
3. Shut the Battery/Memory Card door by sliding it in the opposite direction of the arrow marked on it, and close
it securely. (fig.1.3)
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

The Power Button is located on the top of the camera. (fig.1.1)
1. Press the ( ) Power Button to power the camera on.
• The LCD will turn on automatically.
2. To turn the camera off, press the ( ) Power Button.
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Note:
To extend battery life, the LCD will be off after 1 minute of inactivity, press ( ) button to reactivate the LCD. The camera will automatically power off after 2 minutes of inactivity, press the Shutter Button to power the camera back on.

Checking the Battery Level

There are 5 battery levels that are displayed on the LCD.
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• The camera's battery level indicator may not accurately reflect the state of a rechargeable battery even the chargeable batteries have been fully recharged due to the inherent problem with rechargeable batteries.
•To extend battery life, the camera will automatically power off after 2 minutes of inactivity. To change this setting please refer to p.27.
• For better performance, please use NiMH rechargeable batteries.
• Remove the batteries from the camera if they will not be used for an extended period of time to prevent corrosion or battery leaks.
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE

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When the camera is powered on for the first time, the Language menu will appear.
Setting the Language
1. Turn the camera on.
• The Language Setup screen will appear on the LCD.
2. Press to highlight the language you would like to use.
3. Press the OK button to select.
4. The next screen will read “Are You Sure?” press to select No or Yes.
5. Press the OK button to confirm the selection.
• If you select No, you will return to the Language select screen.
LANGUAGE OPTION
Nederlands
• If you select Yes, all menu screens will be displayed in the new language.
Each language will set the default setting for TV option. To change this setting, please refer to the Customizing the Camera Settings section on page 27.
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Language(s) TV Option
English / Español / NTSC
Français / Deutsch / Italiano PAL
Nederlands / PAL

TURNING THE LCD/ICONS ON AND OFF

The camera has a 1.6” LCD which can frame subjects for image and video clip capture, review stored images and video clips and to display the current camera settings.
1. Use the ( ) button to toggle the LCD mode. The LCD mode changes each time the button is pressed as follows:
Icons off
LCD off
LCD on with icons
Note: In order to save battery power, you may turn off the LCD display, or LCD will be automatically turned off after one minute of inactivity.
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INTERNAL MEMORY/INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD

Internal Memory
The camera is equipped with 7MB of internal memory, which can be used right away.
Status Memory in Use
Memory card is not inserted. Internal Memory
Memory card is inserted. Memory Card
NOTE!: When the memory card is inserted, the images and video clips stored in the internal memory will be transferred automatically onto the memory card. Please insert a memory card with 7MB or greater of available memory.

Inserting the Memory Card

In addition to having a 7MB internal memory, the camera can use Secure Digital (SD) memory cards to store images and video clips.
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1. Open the Battery/Memory Card door.
• Slide the door in the direction of the arrow marked on it, and lift it open. (fig.1.1)
2. Insert the memory card as indicated by the diagram. (fig.1.2)
• Please insert the card in straight, not on an angle.
3. Shut the Battery/Memory Card door by sliding it in the opposite direction of the arrow marked on it, and close it securely. (fig.1.3)
•To eject the card, push the card in and release, then pull it out.
Note: The camera can support SD cards up to 512 MB.
If the memory card or internal memory is corrupted, the memory needs to be formatted. (p.28)
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SETTING THE CAMERA’S OPERATIONAL MODE

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The camera has 3 operational modes Camera Mode, Review Mode and Video Clip Mode.
1. To change the camera operational mode, slide the mode switch horizontally to the corresponding position.
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Camera Mode
Use the camera mode setting to take pictures or to customize your camera settings for picture taking.
Review Mode
Use the review mode setting to browse through images and video clips or to delete images from the internal memory or memory card.
Video Clip Mode
Use video clip mode to capture video clips. Note: No sound will be recorded.
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Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder at Distant Mode

TAKING A PICTURE

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Taking a picture with the viewfinder:
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Set the camera to ( ) Camera Mode and make sure the Macro Mode Switch is set to the ( ) Distant
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Mode located on the front of the camera.
• The LCD can be switched off to conserve battery power by pressing the ( ) button.
3. Frame the subject in the viewfinder.
4. Press the shutter button half-way to activate the auto-focus until the green AF LED lights up. (For
information on Focus Lock, please go to page 11) (fig.1.1)
• The camera will focus the lens at different distances to find the correct focus range, and you will hear a rapid click sound from the camera.
5. Press the shutter button fully to capture the image. (fig.1.2)
• The camera will beep when the image is captured if sound is activated.
• The camera will make a click sound.
• When the image has been captured, the Flash Ready LED next to the viewfinder will blink to indicate that the image is being stored.
Note: It is recommended that pictures in Distant Mode be taken at at least 1 meter(3 ft) away from the subject.

FLASH READY LED

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Flash Ready LED Status Description
Steady (fig.1.3) The camera is capturing a picture or video clip.
Hold the camera steady to prevent blurry pictures.
Blinking (fig.1.4) The flash is recharging. You may move the
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Note: Do not power the camera off or switch modes while the camera is capturing or storing a picture or
video clip to prevent corrupting the picture or video clip being stored.
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TAKING A PICTURE WITH THE LCD AT DISTANT MODE

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Taking a picture with the LCD:
1. Set the camera to ( ) camera mode and make sure the Macro Switch is set to the ( ) Distant Mode located on the front of the camera.
2. Frame the subject in the LCD.
3. Press the shutter button half-way to activate the auto-focus lock until the green AF LED lights up. (fig.1.1)
• The camera will focus the lens at different distances to find the correct focus
range, and you will hear a rapid click sound from the camera.
4. Press the shutter button fully to capture the image. (fig.1.2)
• The camera will beep when the image is captured if sound is activated.
• The camera will make a click sound.
• When the image has been captured, the Flash Ready LED next to the
viewfinder will blink to indicate that the image is being stored.
•Apreview of the image will be displayed on the LCD for 1 second and the
picture counter number displayed in the LCD will be updated.
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AUTO-FOCUS LOCK

This feature can be used to freeze the focus when the subject is not located in the center of the picture at ( ) Distant Mode.
To use the focus lock:
1. Position the subject in the center of the red frame located in the LCD. (fig.1.3)
2. Press the shutter button halfway until the green Auto Focus LED lights up. (fig.1.4)
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Auto Focus LED Status Description
Blinking (fig.1.5) The camera is setting the focus.
Steady (fig.1.6) The subject is in focus.
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3. Recompose your picture. (fig.1.7)
• Keep the shutter pressed half-way while recomposing the picture.
4. Press the shutter button fully to capture the picture. (fig.1.8)
Note: The AF LED will continue blinking in the following conditions:
1. There are several subjects at different distances within the focus lock area. Recompose the picture by moving the camera slightly.
2. There is no color contrast. Recompose the picture with a subject that contains more color.
3. There is insufficient lighting. Increase the lighting in the surrounding area.

SETTING THE FLASH

How to set the flash:
1. Press repeatedly until the desired indicator appears on the LCD.
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Auto Flash The camera judges if a flash is required. If the environment is too dark, the flash will
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Auto + Red-Eye Use this mode to significantly reduce the occurrence of “red- eye” in flash photography.
Reduction
The camera will automatically detect when the flash is needed and the flash will fire after a short delay.
Forced Flash Flash will fire in any lighting condition.
Flash off The flash will not fire in this mode. Please use this mode if you want to capture the
mood of the ambient lighting or to use the available light in places where flash photography is prohibited, such as museums.
•To prevent blurry pictures in low light situations, hold the camera steady when pressing the Shutter button or mount the camera on a tripod.
Note: The flash needs to recharge after it is fired. If the Shutter button is pressed while the flash is charging, the Flash Ready LED will blink. Please wait a few moments and press the Shutter button again to take a picture.
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TAKING A PICTURE WITH DIGITAL ZOOM

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How to use digital zoom:
1. Press toward ( ) to zoom into the subject.
2. Press toward the ( ) to zoom out or return to normal mode.
• The digital zoom bar displayed on the LCD monitor will indicate the change and the scale of magnification.
Photography Hints -
Hold your camera steady while using Digital Zoom to prevent blurriness in the photograph due to camera movement. It is recommended to either place your camera on a steady surface or use a tripod. Also, please note that the image quality may degrade slightly with digital zoom.
Note: The digital zoom can only be monitored with the LCD and not through the optical viewfinder.
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USING THE MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE

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QUALITY SETUP
IMAGE SIZE
SCENE SELECTION
WHITE BALANCE
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CAMERA MODE
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EV COMPENSATION
SETUP
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OFF
PARTY / INDOOR
BEACH SNOW
NIGHT PORTRAIT
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QUALITY SETUP
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SCENE SELECTION
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USING THE MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE
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Follow the steps below to set the advanced shooting options in the camera through the Main Menu.
Using the ( ) Main Menu:
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Set the mode switch to ( ).
3. Press the MENU button to display the main menu.
4. Press until the desired option is highlighted.
5. Press to enter the submenu.
6. Press in the submenu to toggle between the options.
7. Press the OK button to make a selection.
• All selections will be marked by a red check mark.
• The camera will beep when you press the OK button for feature selection if sound is on.
8. To return to the previous menu, press .
9. To exit the menu at any time, press the MENU button.

CAPTURE MODE OPTIONS

The capture mode menu has 2 features to choose from for taking pictures.
Capture Mode Option Description
( ) Single Shot The camera will take 1 picture at a time.
( ) Self-Timer The camera will take a picture 10 seconds after the shutter
button is released.

SELF-TIMER

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1. In ( ) Camera Mode, press MENU to display the main menu.
2. Press to enter capture mode.
3. Press to highlight ( ) Self-Timer.
4. Press the OK button to set the ( ) Self-Timer.
5. Place the camera on a flat surface or tripod.
6. Use the LCD to compose the picture, and then press the Shutter button to activate the Self-Timer.
Note:
• The Self-Timer is automatically deactivated once the image is taken.
•To deactivate the Self-Timer before taking a picture, follow the steps above and highlight another option
Photography Hints -
Since the Self-Timer LED indicator on the front of the camera flashes, you have time to join in the photograph and know when the camera is done taking a picture when the Self-Timer LED light stops blinking.
The Self -timer LED will blink slowly for 7 seconds, faster for the remaining 3 seconds and then the image will be captured.
• The camera will beep when the self-timter is activated if sound is on. (P. 25)
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MACRO MODE - CLOSE-UP SHOOTING

This mode enables the camera to capture pictures in close distances.
Setting Macro Mode:
1. The Macro Mode Switch is located in the front of the camera. Slide the Macro Mode Switch to ( ) to set the Macro mode.
• The Macro icon ( ) will be displayed on the LCD.
Taking a picture in Macro Mode:
1. Frame the subject in the LCD.
• The best shooting distance is at 20 cm. (7.9 in.)
• Auto-focus is not available in Macro Mode. You can monitor the focus range through the LCD.
2. Press the Shutter button fully to take the picture.
• The camera will beep when the image is captured if sound is activated.
Note: Pictures in Macro Mode taken beyond the recommended distance of 20cm (7 in) will be blurry.
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IMAGE RESOLUTION

Image Resolution determines the size of a captured image. Higher resolution images contain more details and have larger file sizes.
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Images Stored on 7MB memory (approx.):
How to change the resolution:
1. When Image Size is highlighted in the ( ) Main Menu, press to enter the ( ) Resolution submenu.
2. Press or until the desired setting is highlighted.
3. Press the OK button to select the mode.
4. Press the MENU button to return to picture taking mode.
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