Concord Camera Eye-Q 3040AF User Manual

User’s Guide

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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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: Single Shot

: Review

: Video Clips

CAMERA

OVER

Top/Front

11. Flash Ready LED

12. Viewfinder

13. Auto-Focus LED

14. LCD

15. Tripod Socket

16. Battery/Memory

Card Door

17. Mode Switch

18. Navigation Arrow

Buttons/Zoom

Buttons/Flash Button

LCD ICONS

VIEW

19. OK Button/

Enlargement Button

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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Bottom/Back

1. Power Button

2. Shutter Button

3. Flash

4. Lens

5. Viewfinder

6. Flash Sensor

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

Selection

D. White Balance

E. Battery Level

F. Image Quality

G. Macro

H. Frame Counter

I. Self-Timer

J. Zoom Bar

K. Memory Card

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

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

GETTING STARTED

GETTING ST

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

fig.1.1 fig.1.2

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.

Batteries are full

and ready to use.

1/4 battery capacity remains. Batteries are low

need to be

replaced soon.

3/4 battery

capacity remains.

Batteries are

empty, blinking

red and need to

be replaced.

1/2 battery

capacity remains.

Note:

• 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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Français Español Deutsch Italiano

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LANGUAGE OPTION

SETTING THE LANGUAGE

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:

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 Icons off

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 LCD off

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 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.

fig.1.1

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

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.

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

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fig.1.1

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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fig.1.2

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

fig.1.3

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

camera in this mode.

fig.1.4

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

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.

CAPTURE MODE

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SELF-TIMER

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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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Flash Mode Description

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

fire.

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

The camera can use up to 4x digital zoom to give your pictures up to 4x magnification.

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4x Zoom

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.

USING THE MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE

CAMERA MODE

CAPTURE MODE

QUALITY SETUP

IMAGE SIZE

SCENE SELECTION

WHITE BALANCE

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CAMERA MODE

EV COMPENSATION

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SETUP

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OFF

PARTY / INDOOR

BEACH SNOW

NIGHT PORTRAIT

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NORMAL

ECONOMY

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RESOLUTION

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1600 x 1200

1024 x 768

512 x 384

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USING THE MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE

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.

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How to use Self-Timer:

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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CAPTURE MODE

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SCENE SELECTION

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CAMERA MODE

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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Resolution

Quality

Fine 592168

3.1MP 2MP 1MP Email Size

(2048 x 1536) (1600 x 1200) (1024 x 768) (512 x 384)

Normal 13 21 49 149

Economy 26 42 89 223

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IMAGE QUALITY

The Image Quality setting determines the amount of compression used to reduce the size of the stored image file in order to economize the space in memory card.

Quality JPEG Compression Description

Ratio

Fine 5.1:1 Fine image quality can be used for making prints.

Normal 12:1 Normal image quality can be used for general purpose pictures.

Economy 24:1 Economy image quality can be used for pictures that will be

sent via e-mail.

How to change the Quality:

1. When ( ) Quality Setup is highlighted, press to enter the ( ) Quality Setup submenu.

2. Press or until the desired setting is highlighted.

3. Press the OK button to select the Quality mode.

4. Press the MENU button to return to picture taking mode.

WHITE BALANCE

By default the camera uses Auto White Balance to best reproduce colors under different lighting conditions. For mixed lighting conditions you can use the Auto White Balance.

White Balance Mode Description

Auto The camera will automatically choose the white balance setting. Use this

setting in variable conditions.

Sunny Use outdoors with sufficient sunlight.

Fluorescent Use indoors with fluorescent or ambient light conditions.

Tungsten Use indoors with tungsten light conditions.

How to change the White Balance:

1. When White Balance is highlighted, press to enter its submenu.

2. Press or until the desired setting is highlighted.

3. Press the OK button to select the White Balance mode.

4. Press the MENU button to return to picture taking mode.

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EV COMPENSATION

The camera uses EV Compensation to give you well exposed pictures under most conditions. If the main subject turned out too light or too dark, you can use the EV Compensation feature to improve the result.

Exposure Compensation Description Mode

How to use Exposure Compensation:

1. Press in the Main Menu until ( ) EV Compensation is highlighted.

2. Press to display the EV Compensation bar on the LCD.

3. Press to change the EV Compensation between - 1.8 to +1.8.

4. Press the OK button to select the desired value.

• The camera will return to picture taking mode automatically after selecting.

Increasing the Exposure in pictures that are too dark, will make the picture lighter.

Decreasing the Exposure in pictures that are too light will make the picture darker.

SCENE SELECTION

The default options in the camera can be used in most settings. The scene modes are helpful to quickly optimize the various settings to best capture specific scenes.

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Preset Scene Description

Off No Scene Selection (default).

Party/Indoor Use this mode in to capture the details of candlelit scenes or other indoor

Beach/Snow

Night Portrait Use this mode to capture a subject illuminated with the lights in a night scene with

How to set the Scene Selection:

1. When Scene Selection is highlighted, press to enter its submenu.

2. In the Scene Selection menu, press to choose between the options.

3. Press the OK button to select the Scene mode.

4. Press the MENU button to return to picture taking mode.

background light conditions.

Use this mode to capture the details in high glare scenes such as snow or shining water.

a slow shutter speed.

Due to the slow shutter speed, place the camera on a tripod for better picture quality.

Note: Any change of the flash setting will cancel the scene selected in Scene Selection.

CAPTURE MODE

QUALITY SETUP

IMAGE SIZE

SCENE SELECTION

WHITE BALANCE

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CAMERA MODE

TAKING A PICTURE

TAKING VIDEO CLIPS

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AKING VIDEO CLIPS

TTAKING VIDEO CLIPS

The camera can capture video clips without sound.

To record a video clip:

1. Slide the Mode Switch to ( ) Video Clip Mode.

2. Position the subject in the LCD.

3. Press the Shutter Button fully to capture a continuous video clip.

4. To stop recording, press the shutter button again.

• The camera will beep when you press the shutter button to activate or deactivate the video recording if sound is on.

Note: There is a time limit for each video clip. The time will vary depending on the amount of available memory space. The alloted amount of recording time will appear on the top right hand corner of the screen. The video clip capture will stop automatically when it reaches its time limit.

Video Clip Information

Resoluton: QVGA (320 x 240) Frame rate: 15fps File Format: AVI (Motion Picture)

Note: The Flash Ready LED will turn red when the camera is storing the video clip. Do not open the battery door or turn the camera off while recording, or the video clip may not be stored.

Note:

• Higher capacity memory cards can take longer video clips.

• The Flash, Menu and LCD on/off buttons are deactivated in this mode.

• The focus and the digital zoom cannot change during recording.

REVIEWING

YOUR FILES

Using Review Mode

In ( ) review mode, you can review your stored pictures and video clips through the LCD.

Using REVIEW mode:

1. Slide the Mode Switch towards ( ) .

2. Press or to scroll through each file.

• The file type and frame counter will be displayed on the LCD.

File Indication File Type

JPEG Still Picture

AVIVideo Clip

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Number of the total pictures/video clips

Number of the current pictures/video clips

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REVIEWING VIDEO CLIPS

How to review a video clip:

1. In ( ) Review Mode, press and to scroll through the stored pictures and video clips.

• Only the first image of the video clip is shown.

2. When a video clip (AVI) is displayed on the LCD, press the OK button to play.

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ENLARGING STORED PICTURES

AVI

press OK to view Video

In ( ) Review Mode, you can enlarge a section of your stored picture to take a closer look at the subject on the LCD. This feature is for viewing purposes only and it will not enhance the stored picture.

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How to enlarge:

1. In ( ) Review Mode, press or to scroll through the stored pictures and video clips.

2. While viewing a stored still image, press the OK button to use the "Enlargement" feature. Press the OK button again to get different magnifications in the following order.

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 2x Enlargement

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 4x Enlargement

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3. In 2x and 4x mode, you may press , , , to navigate in the picture.

Resolution Maximum Enlargement

2048 x 1536 4x

1600 x 1200 2x

1024 x 768 2x

512 x 384 No zoom

REVIEWING YOUR FILES

USING THE DELETE MENU

DELETE FILE

DELETE ONE

DELETE ALL

REVIEW

DELETE FILE

THUMBNAIL

SETUP

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Using the Delete Menu in Review mode:

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Set the Mode Switch to ( ).

3. Press the MENU button to display the main menu.

4. Press to enter the Delete submenu.

5. To exit the menu, press .

6. Press the MENU button to return to the ( ) Main Menu.

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Yes

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DELETE ALL

YES

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Once a file is deleted, it cannot be recovered.

REVIEWING YOUR FILES

DELETE FILE

DELETE ONE

DELETE ALL

1. When Delete File is highlighted, press to enter the Delete File submenu.

2. In the Delete File menu, press when Delete One is highlighted.

3. The next screen will display the stored pictures and video clips as thumbnails. Press , , , to highlight the file you want to delete.

4. Press the OK button to select.

5. The next screen will read "Are You Sure?" press or to highlight No or Yes.

6. Press the OK button to select.

• If No is selected, no change will be made, and you will return to the Delete

One thumbnail view.

• If Yes is selected, the selected file will be deleted.

• Press the Menu button to exit Delete Mode.

Delete All

Once all files are deleted, they cannot be recovered.

JPEG

How to delete all files:

1. Press when Delete File is highlighted to enter the Delete File submenu.

2. In the Delete File menu, press when Delete All is highlighted.

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DELETE ONE

DELETE ALL

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DELETE FILE

3. The next screen will read "DELETE ALL?" press or to highlight No or Yes.

4. Press the OK button to select.

• If No is selected, no change will be made, and you will return to the Delete

File Menu.

• If Ye s is selected, the next screen will read, "Are you sure?"

5. Press to select No or Yes. Press OK to select.

• If No is selected, no change will be made, and you will return to the Delete File Menu.

• If Yes is selected, ALL FILES will be deleted.

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USING THUMBNAIL MODE

How to view your files:

1. When the thumbnail menu is highlighted in the ( ) Review Mode, press button to have nine thumbnail images or video clips appear at once on the LCD display.

2. Press to highlight a picture or video clip.

• When the Navigation Arrow Button is pressed up in the top row of thumbnails, the previous 9 files will be

displayed

• When the Navigation Arrow Button is pressed down in the bottom row of thumbnails, the next 9 files will

be displayed.

3. Press the OK button to view the enlarged picture or video clip.

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CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS

CAMERA MODE

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SET AUTO OFF TIME

TV OPTION

LANGUAGE OPTION

RESTORE DEFAULT

LCD BRIGHTNESS

RETURN SELECT

SETUP

FORMAT

SOUND

CAMERA INFO

RETURN SELECT

CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS

SET AUTO OFF TIME

2 MIN

3 MIN

RETURN SET

TV OPTION

NTSC

PAL

RETURN SET

LANGUAGE OPTION

English

Français Español Deutsch Italiano

RETURN SET

LANGUAGE OPTION

Nederlands

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CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS

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FORMAT

YES

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DEFAULT

OFF

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SOUND

SET AUTO OFF TIME

TV OPTION

LANGUAGE OPTION

RESTORE DEFAULT

LCD BRIGHTNESS

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SETUP

FORMAT

SOUND

CAMERA INFO

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SETUP

EV COMPENSATION

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CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS

Using the Setup menu:

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Set the mode switch to ( ) or ( ).

3. Press the MENU button to display the main menu.

4. Press until Setup is highlighted.

5. Press to enter the Setup submenu.

6. In the Setup menu, press to highlight the option you wish to customize.

7. Press to enter the submenu of the highlighted option.

8. Use the Navigation Arrow Buttons to adjust the setting and press the OK button to select.

• The camera will beep when you press the OK button for feature selection if sound is on.

9. Press to return to the previous menu OR press the MENU button to exit.

Setup Menu and Features

Setup Setting Options Description

Set Auto Off Time 2min. 3min. This feature enables the camera to automatically turn off when it

TV Option NTSC, PAL Sets the mode the camera needs to adapt to your TV. (Page 43)

Language Option English, Sets the language in your camera. (Page.27)

Français, Español, Deutsch, Italiano, Nederlands,

Restore Default Yes/No Sets all camera settings to the factory default. (Page 29)

LCD Brightness Sets the LCD brightness level. (Page 27)

Format Yes/No Formats the internal memory or the memory card by deleting all

Sound ON/OFF The camera will beep when you press the shutter button for

Camera Info FW Version Displays the camera version information.

FW Part No. This is for information purposes only. Date Comment

is idle.

files. (Page 28)

shooting, or the OK button for feature selection through menu navigation. (Page 25)

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SET AUTO OFF TIME TV OPTION LANGUAGE OPTION RESTORE DEFAULT

LCD BRIGHTNESS

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LCD BRIGHTNESS

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CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS

EV COMPENSATIION

SETUP

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CAMERA MODE

–

SET AUTO OFF TIME

TV OPTION LANGUAGE OPTION RESTORE DEFAULT LCD BRIGHTNESS

RETURN SELECT

SETUP

SET AUTO OFF TIME TV OPTION

LANGUAGE OPTION

RESTORE DEFAULT LCD BRIGHTNESS

RETURN SELECT

SETUP

English

Français Español Deutsch Italiano

RETURN SET

LANGUAGE OPTION

Nederlands

RETURN SET

LANGUAGE OPTION

2 MIN

3 MIN

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SET AUTO OFF TIME

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OMIZING THE CAMERA

CUST

OMIZING THE CAMERA

SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME

SETTINGS

Notes:

• The default setting is 1 minute for LCD off (cannot be changed) and 2 minutes for camera off to conserve battery power.

•Turn the camera back on by pressing the Power Button or the Shutter Button.

SETTING THE LANGUAGE

To set the Language:

1. In the Setup menu, press until Language is highlighted.

2. Press to enter the Language submenu.

3. Press to highlight the desired language.

4. Press the OK button to set.

SETTING THE LCD BRIGHTNESS

How to set the LCD Brightness:

1. In the Setup menu, press until LCD Brightness is highlighted.

2. Press to display the LCD Brightness bar on the LCD.

3. Press / to adjust the brightness.

4. Press the OK button to select.

• The camera will return to picture taking mode or review mode.

CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS

EV COMPENSATIION

SETUP

RETURN SELECT

CAMERA MODE

–

FORMAT

SOUND

CAMERA INFO

RETURN SELECT

SETUP

Yes

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FORMAT

FORMATTING THE INTERNAL MEMORY OR THE MEMORY CARD

CAUTION:

1. Formatting deletes all pictures and video clips from the memory.

2. Removing the card during formatting may damage the card.

3. Selecting the formatting feature while there is no memory card in the camera, will cause the internal memory to format. All pictures and video clips on the internal memory will be lost.

1. In the Setup menu, press until Format is highlighted.

2. Press to enter the Format submenu.

3. Press to highlight No or Yes.

4. Press the OK button to select.

If No is selected, no change will be made, and you will return to the Main Menu. If Yes is selected, ALL FILES will be deleted.

Note: If MEMORY ERROR! is displayed on the LCD screen, this indicates that the internal memory or the memory card is corrupted. Please format the memory to continue.

RESTORE THE CAMERA TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS

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To restore the default settings in your camera:

1. Press when Restore Default is highlighted in the camera.

2. Press to select No or Yes.

• When No is selected, no change is made.

• When Yes is selected, the Default settings will be restored. Please refer to the table below for the default settings.

OPTION DEFAULT STATUS

Flash Auto Flash

Quality Normal

Resolution 2048 x 1536

Scene Selection OFF

White Balance Auto

EV Compensation 0

Auto Off 2 Min.

Sound ON

LCD Brightness Center

• The camera will beep when you press the shutter button for shooting, or the OK button for feature selection

through menu navigation. (Page 25)

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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE

SOFTW

The software that comes with the Concord Eye-Q 3040AF includes driver, reader, and photo editor programs. These programs transfer the pictures or video clips from your camera to your computer, and enable you to view them on your computer screen. The following are the computer system requirements for these programs to be installed.

Computer System Requirements Windows

• 133MHz Pentium MMX processor or equivalent (300MHz Pentium II or better recommended)

• Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home / Professional /

• 275MB free hard disk space (extra 30MB for Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 and 65MB for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 if

• 64MB of RAM (128MB or more recommended)

• Minimum 800 x 600 display with 16-bit color (1024 x 768 with 24-bit color or better recommended)

• USB Port

• CD-ROM Drive

Macintosh

• Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 and X or later

• Power PC-based

• 32MB of RAM

• 640 x 480 display with Thousands of colors (Millions of colors recommended)

• Built-In USB Port

Installation Requirements

The installer will automatically detect which software applications need to be installed or if they are not necessary. Please read the installation requirements before proceeding with the installation process.

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System Windows Windows Windows Windows Macintosh

Install Camera Driver X

Install DirectX 9 X X

Install ArcSoft PhotoImpression X X X X

Install Adobe Acrobat Reader 5

Camera automatically detected X X X X by the computer (no driver installation required)

98SE Me 2000 XP

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE

USING THE INSTALLER SPLASH SCREEN

The installer will automatically detect which software applications need to be installed or if they are not necessary. This will be indicated by the buttons on the splash screen that appears when the CD-ROM is inserted into the computer:

Color Description

Yellow ( ) Required or highly recommended to install.

Gray ( ) Already installed or not necessary

Option Description

Camera Drivers The USB Mass Storage camera drivers enable the camera to become

Microsoft DirectX 9 DirectX 9 enables the movie playback applications on your computer to

ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000 This photo software enables you to edit and enhance pictures.

Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 Adobe Acrobat Reader enables you to view the electronic version of the

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

Concord Support Website Direct link to our camera support website. Please establish an internet

an external drive on your computer.

playback video clips that are captured with the camera.

User’s Guide.

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

connection before clicking on the link.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE

FLOW DIAGRAM FOR SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

To transfer the pictures and video clips from the memory card, the camera must be connected to a computer with the provided Mini-USB cable. Additional setup maybe required by some operating systems before connecting the camera to the computer for the first time.

Identifying your operating system

Windows Windows 2000 Windows Mac OS

98SE p.34 Professional p.36 Me/XP p.33 9.x/10.x p.33

Installing the USB Installing

Mass Storage Drivers DirectX 9 p.36

and DirectX 9 p.34

Installing ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000 p.37

Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 (if needed) p.39

Connecting the camera to the computer p.41

Downloading pictures and video clips onto the computer p.41

Disconnecting the camera from the computer p.42

Data transfer may not function correctly if you have one of the operating systems listed below or you are using an add-on USB adapter or USB hub.

• Windows 95

• Windows NT 3.51/4.0

• Mac OS 8.6 or lower

• Home built computer systems or computer systems without a factory installed operating system

• Home installed operating system or upgrade to the operating system.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE

IDENTIFYING YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM

Windows

1. Right click the My Computer icon on your desktop, and go to Properties.

2. The System Properties Box will appear. The information about your computer is listed under the system area.

3. Confirm that your computer is running one of the following operating systems and proceed to the page in the chart for installation instructions:

System Proceed to page

Windows 98 Second Edition Page 34

Windows 2000 Page 36

Windows Millennium Edition, Page 37 Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional Edition, Windows XP Media Center Edition

4. Press OK to close the window.

For Windows 98SE/Me/2000, if the My Computer icon is not on your desktop, click Control Panel icon from the Start Menu and double click on the System icon to open the System Property Box.

For Windows XP, if the My Computer icon is not on your desktop, click Control Panel icon from the Start Menu and click on the Performance and Maintenance icon, then click on the System icon to open the System Property Box.

Macintosh

1. In the Apple Menu on the Menu bar, select About this Computer.

2. A window will appear with the computers operating system version. Confirm that your computer is version 9 or higher.

No installation of software is necessary for Macintosh users, please go to Page 41 to connecting your camera to the computer.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE

INSTALLING THE DRIVER AND DIRECTX 9 – WINDOWS 98SE

NOTE: Do not connect the camera to your computer before the camera drivers and Microsoft DirectX 9

installation is completed.

Step 1 Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer.

Step 2 Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows 98SE is running.

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

Step 4 Insert the CD-ROM included in your camera’s packaging into your computer’s CD-ROM Drive.

NOTE: If the installer does not start automatically within 30 seconds after the CD-ROM has

been inserted, click on "My Computer" either on the Desktop or in the Start Menu and locate the CD-ROM Drive. Double click on the CD-ROM Drive icon for installation and proceed to Step 5.

Step 5 Select the language. Click [OK].

Step 6 The installation screen will appear. Click on

Step 7 Click [Next >].

Step 8 The next dialog will prompt you to select the

Install Camera Drivers.

components that will be installed. USB Mass Storage Driver and DirectX 9 will be preselected.

The files will be saved in the Concord Eye-Q 3040AF directory automatically. OR You may change the default folder by clicking [Browse…] and selecting a different folder in your computer.

Click [Next >].

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE

Step 9 Click [Install].

Step 10 Install progress bar

Step 11 The next screen will begin the DirectX setup.

Select "I accept the agreement " then Click [Next >].

Step 12 Click [Next >].

Step 13 Click [Finish].

Your computer will automatically reboot.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE

INSTALLING DIRECTX 9– WINDOWS 2000

Step 1 Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer.

Step 2 Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows 2000 is running.

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

Step 4 Insert the CD-ROM included in your camera’s packaging into your computer’s CD-ROM Drive.

NOTE: If the installer does not start automatically within 30 seconds after the CD-ROM has

been inserted, click on "My Computer" either on the Desktop or in the Start Menu and locate the CD-ROM Drive. Double click on the CD-ROM Drive icon for installation and proceed to Step 5.

Step 5 Select the language. Click [OK].

Step 6 The installation screen will appear, click on Install

Step 7 The next screen will begin the DirectX setup.

Step 8 Click [Next >].

Step 9 Click [Finish].

Microsoft DirectX 9.0.

Click [Next >].

Your computer will automatically reboot.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE

INSTALLING ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION – ALL WINDOWS USERS

Step 1 Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer.

Step 2 Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows is running.

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

Step 4 Insert the CD-ROM included in your camera’s packaging into your computer’s CD-ROM Drive.

NOTE: If the installer does not start automatically within 30 seconds after the CD-ROM has

been inserted, click on "My Computer" either on the Desktop or in the Start Menu and locate the CD-ROM Drive. Double click on the CD-ROM Drive icon for installation and proceed to Step 5.

Step 5 Select the language. Click [OK].

Step 6 The installation screen will appear, Click on

Step 7 Click [Next >].

Step 8 Click [Yes].

Install ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000.

Step 9 Click [Next >].

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE

Step 10 Make sure all two applications are checked and then

Step 11 Click [Next >].

Step 12 The screen will show the status of the installation.

Step 13 Click [Finish].

click [Next >].

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE

INSTALLING ADOBE ACROBAT READER 5 - ALL WINDOWS USERS (OPTIONAL)

Step 1 Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer.

Step 2 Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows is running.

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

Step 4 Insert the CD-ROM included in your camera’s packaging into your computer’s CD-ROM Drive.

NOTE: If the installer does not start automatically within 30 seconds after the CD-ROM has

been inserted, click on "My Computer" either on the Desktop or in the Start Menu and locate the CD-ROM Drive. Double click on the CD-ROM Drive icon for installation and proceed to Step 5.

Step 5 Select the language. Click [OK].

Step 6 The installation screen will appear, Click on Install

Step 7 Status bar.

Step 8 Click [Next >].

Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.

Step 9 The files will be saved into C:\Program

Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5 automatically.

You may change the default folder by clicking [Browse…] and selecting a different folder in your computer.

Click [Next >].

Step 10 Installation progress

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE

Step 11 Select Yes, to restart the computer or No, to restart the

computer later. Click [Finish >].

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER

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Note for Windows 98SE users: Do not connect the camera to your computer before the camera drivers and

Microsoft DirectX 9 installation is completed.

1. Power the camera on.

2. Connect the camera to the computer with the Mini-USB cable provided.

• Plug the larger end of the Mini-USB cable that is included with the camera into your PC’s USB port. (Please refer to your computer’s documentation for more information on the location of the USB port.)

• Plug the small end of the Mini-USB cable into the USB port located in the Cable Connection panel on the side of the camera.

3. When the camera is connected to the computer for the first time, the camera USB Mass Storage driver installation will begin. Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

DOWNLOADING PICTURES AND VIDEO CLIPS ONTO YOUR COMPUTER

Note: Windows 98SE users must install the camera driver first. (Page 34)

Note: Windows 2000 users must install DirectX 9 to view video clips on the computer. (Page 36)

Downloading files from the camera:

• Internal memory: Do not insert the memory card.

• Memory Card: Insert the memory card.

Caution: Do not attempt to open the battery/memory door to insert or remove the memory card and/or batteries when the camera is connected to the computer.

FOR WINDOWS USERS

Downloading Pictures and Video Clips onto your computer:

1. Connect the camera to the computer.

2. Double-click on My Computer.

3. Double-click Removable Disk.

4. Double-click DCIM.

5. Double-click 100_3040.

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

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

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

FOR MACINTOSH USERS

1. Power the camera on.

2. Connect the camera to the computer.

• After a few moments, the external hard drive will appear on the desktop.

3. Double-click the “untitled” removable drive that is on your desktop.

4. Double-click DCIM.

5. Double-click 100_3040.

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

6. 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)

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER

USING ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION

Windows Only

1. Connect the camera to the computer. (p.41)

2. Launch ArcSoft PhotoImpression software by clicking on Start-Programs-ArcSoft Camera Suite and choosing PhotoImpression from the application list on your screen.

3. When the Application opens.

4. Click on the [Camera/ Scanner] button.(a)

5. Click on the drop-down list under Select Source and choose Concord Camera.(b)

6. Click on the Camera/ Scanner Icon. (c)

•Asecond window will appear

showing the contents (pictures) in the memory card, and options on how to handle them. (d)

7. Select the picture you would like to view, edit or save by clicking on it. The selected image will be highlighted by a border. You may also click on Select All (f) to choose all pictures.

8. Click on Get Photos (e).

9. The pictures will then be added to your album at the bottom of the application (g). To access these, click CLOSE on the Camera Controls windows. Double-clic on the thumbnail to open.

10.You may now edit, save, print or further enhance your pictures using the buttons on the left hand side of the screen. Please refer to ArcSoft's Software help secton for a tutorial on all the features PhotoImpression offers.

UNPLUGGING YOUR CAMERA FROM THE COMPUTER

Windows 98SE:

1. Double-click on My Computer.

2. Right-click on Removable Disk to display the menu.

3. Click on Eject in the menu.

4. Unplug the Mini-USB from the camera.

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 Eye-Q 3040AF 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 “untitled” removable drive icon on the desktop to the Trash.

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

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TV MODE

EV COMPENSATIION

SETUP

RETURN SELECT

CAMERA MODE

–

SET AUTO OFF TIME

TV OPTION

LANGUAGE OPTION RESTORE DEFAULT LCD BRIGHTNESS

RETURN SELECT

SETUP

NTSC

PAL

RETURN SET

TV OPTION

TV MODE - VIEWING AND DELETING YOUR FILES ON TV

The camera allows you to view individual files and record clips on the television. To begin, check your television documentation to determine what video standard you should set your camera to either NTSC or PAL.

Changing the TV Mode setting:

1. Slide the Mode Switch to ( ).

2. Press the MENU button to view the ( ) Main Menu.

3. Press until Setup is highlighted.

4. Press to enter the Setup menu.

5. In the Setup menu press until TV is highlighted.

6. Press to enter the TV submenu.

7. Press to change the setting to NTSC or PAL and press OK.

8. Press the MENU button to exit.

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE TELEVISION

Connecting the camera to the television:

1. Connect the TV-Out cable into the jack marked VIDEO or VIDEO IN on your

television.

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).

4. Power the camera on by pressing the ( ) Power Button.

5. Connect the other end of the cable into the VIDEO port located in the cable connection panel. (fig.1.1)

Using the TV as a Live Viewfinder:

1. Connect the camera to the TV.

2. Turn the camera on.

3. Slide the Mode Switch to ( ).

4. The TV will become a live viewfinder.

fig.1.1

Note: You may record your TV Mode session by using your VCR. Please refer to your VCR documentation to learn more about recording.

Reviewing pictures and video clips on your TV:

1. In TV Mode, slide the Mode Switch to ( ).

2. Press to scroll through the saved pictures and video clips.

3. To customize your camera settings and to view more options, press the MENU button to display the TV Menu on the TV screen.

• The TV menu will display the same Delete menu and Setup menu used in the camera. Please refer to

pages 21 and 24 for further information.

Viewing video clips:

1. When an AVI file is displayed on the TV, press the OK button to view.

ERROR MESSAGES

001/003 001/003

Memory Error

28 SEC

003/016

AWB

001/003 001/003

Memory Full

003/016

AWB

Card Full

003/016

AWB

ERROR MESSAGES

Error Messages on the LCD indicate if the memory is full or if there is a problem with the memory.

Note: If the internal memory or the memory card is corrupted, the LCD will read ERROR! The memory needs to be formatted. Please format all files to continue. (Page 28)

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

CAMERA

Cannot turn on the camera.

The camera/buttons do not work.

The camera turns off during usage.

PICTURES/VIDEO CLIPS

Picture/Video clip has poor image quality.

TAKING PICTURES

Flash picture taken is too light.

Flash Picture taken is too dark.

Flash did not work.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Batteries were not installed correctly.

Batteries are dead or weak. Battery compartment door was not

closed correctly. The camera needs to be reset.

The batteries are drained of power. The Auto time off setting is too short.

Poor Lighting.

Lens is dirty.

Subject too close.

Subject is too close.

The flash is not needed.

Lighting condition is too bright.

The subject is too far away for the flash to be affective.

Flash is not on. The subject is in front of a bright light. Lighting condition is too dark.

There was sufficient flash for the picture and the flash did not fire. This happens when the camera is set to Auto Flash.

Camera’s flash has been turned off. Flash did not charge.

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Install batteries correctly using the direction indicators indicators on the edge of the top of the battery compartment.

Replace batteries. Close the battery compartment properly.

Press the reset button on the back of the camera with a pointed object such as a pen, then power the camera off then on.

Replace the batteries with new ones. Your camera comes with an Auto Time

Off setting, so if the camera is inactive for a certain amount of time, it powers off to conserve battery power. Please refer to the Time-Out section on page 27 to set your time limit.

Increase the lighting in the surrounding area when taking picture and video clips.

Clean the lens with a soft cloth. See the Camera Maintenance section.

Stand at least 3.3 ft. (1m) for the Distant Mode away from the subject. And at Macro Mode stand 0.66ft (20cm) away from the subject.

Move the subject further away from the camera.

Change the camera setting to Auto Flash. See p.12.

Decrease exposure compensation. See p.18.

Move the subject closer to the camera, or move the camera closer to the subject.

Turn the flash On. Change the subject's position. Increase the exposure compensation.

See p.18. This is normal as your cameras

electronic light sensor is programmed to only fire the flash when needed.

Turn the flash to Auto flash. Verify that the Ready LED has stopped

blinking before taking a picture.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

Picture taken is blurry.

There is something wrong with the color of your photographs.

Cannot take a picture or a video clip.

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

Picture is blurred when looking through the viewfinder.

Part of the picture/ video clip is missing.

Camera is not responding during picture capture.

The shutter button does not work.

LCD

The LCD display is dark.

The LCD screen looks milky and/or scratched.

The LCD is not displaying anything.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Subject or camera was moved as the picture was taken.

The focus was not locked before taking the picture.

White balance is not set properly.

Memory is full.

Camera is not set in picture/video clip taking mode.

Power is off. Camera is in Auto Power off mode. The SD card is locked or write

protected.

Viewfinder is dirty.

Something was blocking the lens when taking the picture.

The picture was not centered correctly in the viewfinder.

The battery level is low and the camera does not have sufficient power to complete picture capture.

The camera is not turned on. The camera is processing a picture;

the ready LED light is still blinking.

Protective plastic film still in place on the camera.

The LCD brightness level is set too low.

Protective plastic film still in place on the camera.

LCD is turned off. The battery level is low.

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Hold camera steady until picture is taken.

Before taking a picture, press the shutter button half-way to lock the focus, and press the shutter button fully to capture the picture. (p.11)

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

Delete all pictures and continue shooting.

Download the stored files to your PC and delete the files from the camera internal memory or memory card.

Insert a memory card with sufficient memory available.

Set the camera to the proper mode for recording video clips, or taking photographs.

Turn the power on. Turn the power on. Remove the SD card from the card slot

and slide the lock switch to off.

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

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

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

Replace batteries.

Turn the camera on. Wait until the light stops blinking before

attempting to take another picture.

Make sure the protective plastic film covering the LCD during shipment, has been removed.

Increase the brightness level on your LCD to meet your personal needs. See p.27 for setting the brightness.

Make sure the protective plastic film covering the LCD during shipment, has been removed.

Turn the LCD on, by pressing ( ). Replace the batteries.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

VIEWING VIDEO CLIPS ON THE COMPUTER (WINDOWS 98SE/2000)

Cannot playback stored video clips on the computer.

INSTALLING SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS

Camera is not responding during picture download to the PC.

Cannot transfer pictures to the computer. The New Hardware Wizard cannot locate drivers. (Windows 98SE)

SD CARDS

The camera does not recognize your SD Card.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Video playback files are missing.

The operating system may not be allocating adequate resources to download the pictures.

The Mini-USB cable is not plugged into the camera.

The Mini-USB cable is not plugged into the computer.

The computer is not powered on. The Software is not installed on the

computer.

Software is not fully or correctly installed on the computer.

The card may not be SD certified. The card may be corrupted.

No card is inserted in the camera.

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Install Microsoft DirectX 9. (p.36)

Reset the camera by pressing the reset button with a pointed object such as a pen. Reboot the computer.

Check that the Mini-USB cable is plugged into the camera.

Check that the USB cable is plugged into the computer.

Turn your computer on. Disconnect the Mini-USB cable from the

camera and the computer. Install the camera software and drivers. (p.34)

Disconnect the Mini-USB cable from the camera and the computer. Uninstall the software: Start-Settings-Control PanelAdd/ Remove Programs. Re-install the camera drivers. (See p.34)

Purchase a certified SD card. Reformat the card.

Caution: Formatting erases all pictures on the card. p.27

Insert a card into the card slot. See p.8

GETTING HELP

You can get help from our troubleshooting section, FAQ on our website or by contacting a customer support representative.

Troubleshooting Section

If you need help with your camera, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual on page 45.

Website Customer Support/FAQ

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 support issues are answered in the FAQ section. 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, you can speak to or email a customer service representative. Please have the following information available:

Camera Information: Computer Information:

Name of camera model Operating System Camera Serial Number Processor Speed (MHz) Camera Info in camera (page 26): Computer Make and Model

FW Version Amount of memory FW Part Number Exact Error message received Date CD-ROM Part Number Comment

For Camera Support please contact: Toll Free in the US and Canada: Toll Free in Europe:

• (866) 522-6372 • UK: 0800-1696482 Monday – Friday 8:00am – 8:00pm • Spain: 900-973195 Saturday: 9am – 5pm • Germany: 0800-1800563 Sunday: 12pm – 4pm • Italy: 800-781883 Web: www.concord-camera.com • France: 0800-917599 For Camera Support via E-mail, please contact us at www.concord-camera.com.

Toll:

• +31-53-4829779

Monday – Friday 09:00 – 18:00 Saturday & Sunday: closed (Central European Time)

For ArcSoft Technical Support on Photo Editing Software, please contact:

In the USA and Canada: In Europe:

ArcSoft, Inc. Arcsoft, Inc. 46601 Fremont Blvd. Unit, Shannon Industrial Fremont, CA 94538 Estate Monday – Friday Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland 8:30AM - 5:30PM (PST) Tel: +353 (0) 61 702087 Tel: (510) 440-9901 Fax: +353 (0) 61 702001 Fax: (510) 440-1270 E-mail: europe@arcsoft.com Web: www.arcsoft.com E-mail: support@arcsoft.com

Note: Working hours are subject to change without prior notice.

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

CAMERA

SPECIFICA

Sensor

Image Resolution

TIONS

3.1 Megapixels (2048 x 1536 resolution), CMOS sensor

2048 x 1536 3.1 Megapixels

1600 x 1200 2 Megapixels

1024 x 768 1 Megapixels

512 x 384 Email Size

Lens

Zoom

Focusing Range

Exposure

Internal Memory

Storage Capacity (Approx. with 7MB of memory)

Removable Storage

LCD

Output Picture File Format

Viewfinder

Self-Timer

Flash Unit

9.0mm f/2.8 - f5.6 glass lens, 5 elements in 5 groups (equivalent to 48mm lens on 35mm format)

4x Digital Zoom

Auto focus from 4.13 ft (1.25m) to infinity, macro from approx. 7.9 in. (20cm)

Auto exposure and auto white balance with manual presets

7MB non-volatile memory

Resolution

Quality

Fine 592168

Normal 13 21 49 149

Economy 26 42 89 223

SD memory card slot

1.6” TFT display with LED backlight

JPEG compression with EXIF 2.2

Optical reversed Galilean type with 80% coverage

Approximately 10 seconds with blinking red LED

Flash off, auto flash, forced flash and auto with red-eye reduction

3MP 2MP 1MP Email Size

(2048 x 1536) (1600 x 1200) (1024 x 768) (512 x 384)

Battery Life

Flash Distance

Power Source

Connectivity

System Compatibility

Video Clips

Dimensions

PC Software

Accessories

120 photos

1m (3.28 ft) to 3m (9.84 ft)

2x AA Batteries

Mini-USB connection direct to PC or Mac SD connection to SD card reader (card reader not included). Video connection direct to TV (NTSC/PAL)

Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP and Mac OS 9 and higher

QVGA resolution, 15fps, AVI (Motion JPEG) format

103.5 x 63.5 x 31.5 mm without protrusion

ArcSoft PhotoImpression, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5

CD-ROM for Windows:

– Camera Drivers – Microsoft DirectX 9 – ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000 – Adobe Acrobat 5

– Multilingual User’s Guide in PDF format Multilingual User’s Guide Multilingual Quick Start Guide Mini-USB Cable TV Cable Wrist Strap Pouch 2x AA Batteries

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE

SAFETY

Cleaning the camera body:

1. Please use a soft dry cloth to clean the camera.

Cleaning the lens, viewfinder and LCD:

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

2. Gently wipe the lens, viewfinder 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, viewfinder

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

TIPS

and/or LCD.

AND MAINTENANCE

TIPS

AND MAINTENANCE

SAFETY TIPS

Precautions for the camera:

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

• 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 32ºF - 104ºF (0ºC

- 40ºC).

• 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.

SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE

Precautions for batteries:

• Use 2x AA batteries only.

• Dispose of the batteries in a manner that complies with applicable laws.

• Leakage, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury.

• Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of batteries in fire.

• Do not use old batteries with new ones, or mix brands of batteries.

• Ensure the batteries are positioned correctly with regard to polarity (+/-).

• Allowing dust to accumulate in the camera over a long period is hazardous and in extreme circumstances may cause a fire. It is best to clean your camera prior to seasonal periods of high humidity.

• Batteries may lose power if kept inside the camera for a long time without using. Please remove the batteries while the camera is not in use.

• Do not use manganese batteries as they cannot supply sufficient power to support the camera's operations. Batteries may not work normally under 32ºF (0ºC).

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.

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

• 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 or electrical shock, or 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 deletion 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

REGULATTORORYY

REGULA

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.

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.

VCCI INFORMATION

This is a Class B product, to be used in a domestic environment, based on the Technical Requirement of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) from Information Technology Equipment. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Please install and use the equipment according to this instruction manual.

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

INFORMA

TION

Tested to comply

with FCC standards

for HOME OR OFFICE USE

Concord, Concord Eye-Q and the Concord Eye-Q logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Concord Camera Corp., in the United States and/or other countries. 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. Ver. 1.1

Concord Camera Eye-Q 3040AF User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

CONGRATULATIONS

LCD ICONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Package Contents

Camera Features

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Loading the Batteries

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

Checking the Battery Level

SETTING THE LANGUAGE

TURNING THE LCD/ICONS ON AND OFF

INTERNAL MEMORY/INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD

Inserting the Memory Card

SETTING THE CAMERA’S OPERATIONAL MODE

Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder at Distant Mode

TAKING A PICTURE

FLASH READY LED

TAKING A PICTURE WITH THE LCD AT DISTANT MODE

AUTO-FOCUS LOCK

SETTING THE FLASH

TAKING A PICTURE WITH DIGITAL ZOOM

USING THE MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE

CAPTURE MODE OPTIONS

SELF-TIMER

MACRO MODE - CLOSE-UP SHOOTING

IMAGE RESOLUTION

WHITE BALANCE

EV COMPENSATION

SCENE SELECTION

REVIEWING VIDEO CLIPS

ENLARGING STORED PICTURES

USING THE DELETE MENU

DELETING YOUR FILES

Delete One

DELETE ALL

USING THUMBNAIL MODE

CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS

Setup Menu and Features

SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME

SETTING THE LANGUAGE

SETTING THE LCD BRIGHTNESS

FORMATTING THE INTERNAL MEMORY OR THE MEMORY CARD

Macintosh

Installation Requirements

USING THE INSTALLER SPLASH SCREEN

FLOW DIAGRAM FOR SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

IDENTIFYING YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM

INSTALLING THE DRIVER AND DIRECTX 9 – WINDOWS 98SE

INSTALLING DIRECTX 9– WINDOWS 2000

INSTALLING ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION – ALL WINDOWS USERS

INSTALLING ADOBE ACROBAT READER 5 - ALL WINDOWS USERS (OPTIONAL)

DOWNLOADING PICTURES AND VIDEO CLIPS ONTO YOUR COMPUTER

FOR WINDOWS USERS

FOR MACINTOSH USERS

USING ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION

UNPLUGGING YOUR CAMERA FROM THE COMPUTER

TV MODE - VIEWING AND DELETING YOUR FILES ON TV

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE TELEVISION

TROUBLESHOOTING